The Annual Ionia United Methodist Church Strawberry Social will be held on Thursday, June 20 from 4:30 to 7pm. at the Ionia Firehall, County Road 14, Ionia, NY. We will be featuring Zweigle's hots, burgers, Italian sausage, salads, strawberry shortcake and Read's local made ice cream. All prices are al a carte.

Come join USDA Rural Development along with Pathstone, Weatherization, WayneCap, Empower NY, Catholic Charities, Bishop Sheen, NYSEG, GVRPC, Habitat for Humanity and other agencies to learn how they can help you with all of your housing needs! Homebuyer loans as low as 1%, grants for homebuyers, grants and 1% loans for home repairs, subsidized government housing, homebuyer education classes, tips on energy savings and much much more. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Strohm at USDA Rural Development rebecca.strohm@ny.usda.gov or (585) 394-0525 x4. The event is from 1-4pm at the Safety Training Facility 2914 County Road 48 Canandaigua, NY

Okay, so it's not really a hike, more like a leisurely stroll with a nature guide and wine tasting stations along the path. Whatever you want to call it, it's really fun! Come join us at the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve in Seneca Falls! To register, call 315-539-5624. 6:30 - 8:00 pm, $8 per person, Adults only

Help the Dec Family Keep Smiling Please Join Us at the SMS 6/20/13 from 4:30-8:00 Ziti Dinner $10 for Adults & $5 for Kids (12 & Under) Please contact Tessie (Lamanna) for Tickets @ 315/568-2069 or email @ tessieallen@rochester.rr.com If you cannot join us, donations can be mailed to: Tessie Allen 51 Miller St. Seneca Falls NY 13148 Please make checks payable to Erica Dec. Any contributions, no matter how small, is appreicated! The Dec family would like to thank you all in advance. Please join us and make this event a success and have a great meal!!!!

Join the Cornell Gorge Stewards on a hike of a campus natural area. You'll learn about the history of the area, geology and the local flora and fauna. 5:30 PM – 6:30PM Meet at the Corner of University Ave, and Central Ave. (Near the Johnson Museum of Art, north side of street.)

Members of the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra performing works of Beethovan, Mozart and Schubert. Featured soloist: flutist Christine Moulton of Mansfield University. Tickets $15 adults; $12 seniors; children and students free. 7.30 pm, Friday June 21. Saint James' Episcopal Church, Decatur and Sixth Streets, Watkins Glen.

Annual School's Out Celebration! Celebrate the end of another school year at Long Acre Farms! Friday, June 21st from 11am-4pm The Back 40 will be open with the Jumping Pillow, Giant Slide, Hoop Shoot, Trikes, Mini Maze, Sandbox and Spider Web. Admission is $5 per person (over age 2) for the Back 40 or $10 per person for the Back 40 and Gemstone Panning- includes a free gemstone cage to make your own necklace or lanyard with your favorite gem! Free balloons! Face Painting and Crafts Available for $1-$3 Snacks and Ice Cream available for purchase

A Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 10:00am-11:00am at the Seneca County Highway Department located at 2017 Prospect Street Romulus. Animals must be at least 3 months of age to be vaccinated. Please bring prior proof of vaccination if available. Donations are appreciated. For more information call the Seneca County Health Department at (315)539-1945.

Saturday, June 22nd 2:30-4pm $20 per person Includes Root beer Float & Souvenir Glass Held One Friday Every month this summer! Call (585) 396-7350 to Purchase your Tickets! The Canandaigua Lady 205 Lakeshore Drive Canandaigua, NY 14424 www.steamboatlandingresort.com info@cdgalady.com

Bring your camera for a walk through one of Plantations’ unique natural areas, with professional photographer Chris Kitchen and a Plantations docent. The Monkey Run property, comprising more than 500 acres of natural beauty, is part of a long biological corridor extending along Fall Creek from the northeastern edge of Tompkins County to Cayuga Lake. This moderate-level hike will offer opportunities to learn some basic outdoor photography techniques, as well as a bit about the local plants and natural history. Photography enthusiasts of all skill levels are welcome. Some steep stair and slope climbing may be required. In addition to your camera, please bring a water bottle, wear comfortable hiking shoes, and dress for the weather. 10:00 AM-12:00PM Instructor: Chris Kitchen, photographer, Ithaca, NY Fee: $24; $20 members and Cornell students. Pre-registration required. Location: Meet at the Cornell Recreation Club parking area, corner of Hanshaw and Lower Creek Roads

Enjoy a guided tour through the Botanical Gardens and discover the beauty and diversity of our numerous theme gardens. 10:00AM Location: Meet in front of the Nevin Welcome Center at the Cornell Plantations. 124 Comstock Knoll Dr. Ithaca, NY 14850

Join the Cornell Gorge Stewards on a hike of a campus natural area. You'll learn about the history of the area, geology and the local flora and fauna. 5:30 PM – 6:30PM Meet at Beebe Green (Near Japes Lodge)

Join your neighbors on Sunday June 23rd at 5pm on the front lawn of the Interlaken Public Library. Bring a dish-to-pass, place settings, drinks and either a blanket or chair.

Please join us at the Willard Chapel on Sunday, June 23 at 2pm for an exciting presentation by Civil War Reenactor Linda Zach. She will share aspects of wartime medicine including medical instruments and procedures, and the life stories of two fascinating women. Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first American woman to earn an M.D. Dr. Mary Walker, a field surgeon, was the first woman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.

It’s all about Country …at Glenora Wine Cellars! 5435 State Route 14, Dundee, NY 14837 800-243-5513 www.glenora.com Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GlenoraWineCellars Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 ~12:00-6:00pm $10 per person ~ Kids 12 and under are Free Join us for a wine & food festival, Country style! Featuring: • Live entertainment by “Flint Creek” from 1:00pm to 5:00pm • Local vendors • Chef Orlando’s Smoke Fest of chicken BBQ, ribs, pork and all the country fixins

2:30-4:30pm $25 per person Have fun with friends singing Karaoke on the Canandaigua Lady! Karaoke presented by Mitchell Entertainment! Held One Sunday Every month June-September! Call (585) 396-7350 to Purchase your Tickets! The Canandaigua Lady Docked at Steamboat Landing 205 Lakeshore Drive Canandaigua, NY 14424 www.steamboatlandingresort.com info@cdgalady.com

Enjoy a guided tour through the F.R. Newman Arboretum while visiting some of our stunning tree and shrub collections, and diverse ornamental garden plantings. 10:00AM Location: Meet at the Sculpture Garden in the F.R. Newman Arboretum at the Cornell Plantations.

The Queen of Peace Apostolate will sponsor a spiritual celebration for the 32nd anniversary of the apparitions of the Blessed Mother, Mary, at Medjugorje. The Celebration will be held on Tuesday, June 25th at St. Mary’s Church, 25 Center Street, in Waterloo. All are welcomed to attend. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. with the Most Holy Rosary (all twenty mysteries). Confessions will be heard during the Rosary. At 7:00 p.m. there will be Benediction. Holy Mass will follow at 7:15 p.m. with the Reverend Paul Bonacci as celebrant and homilist. A Healing Service will follow at the conclusion of Mass. For more information about the anniversary celebration contact the Queen of Peace Apostolate at (315) 539-9010.

NEWS RELEASE *Public Information meeting* Community Input Sought for Agenda 21 Gorham NY. June 13, 2013 -- Interested community members are invited to attend a public information meeting for a presentation and discussion of Agenda 21. The specter of Agenda 21 (Sustainable Development) has been looming large in the minds of many, some of whom question what it really means in terms of property rights and what it means for them as private citizens. The people of Gorham have a chance to hear such concerns addressed during a presentation by Tim Altier on Wednesday June 26, 2013 In the Gorham Fire Company on 4676 Kearney Road Gorham New York. Time – 7 pm. “Governor Cuomo’s Cleaner, Greener New York and the G/FLRPC Region Sustainable Development Plan have little to do with private responsible management of resources, but everything to do with changing the form of government for our town, county and state, from local control by elected officials to top down implementation by commissions with an agenda conceived from afar which would control every human endeavor,” In basic terms, Agenda 21 is a United Nations initiative based on the belief that “current lifestyles and consumption patterns of the affluent middle class–involving high meat intake, use of fossil fuels, appliances, home and work air conditioning, and suburban housing–are not sustainable.” The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) was formed to implement Agenda 21 in local communities around the world. Since 1994, federal agencies have worked with the authors of Agenda 21 to write legislation promoting this brand of sustainable development throughout the United States. In 2011, Gov. Cuomo announced the Cleaner, Greener Communities Program. The plan is to offer$100 million in competitive grants across 10 regions “for the development and implementation of smart development practices,” according to NYSERDA, the state agency administering the program. Please contact Doug Negley 585-507-6735 for further information.

You are invited to attend a public information meeting for a presentation and discussion of Agenda 21. The specter of Agenda 21 (Sustainable Development) has been looming large in the minds of many, some of whom question what it really means in terms of property rights and what it means for them as private citizens. The people of Gorham have a chance to hear such concerns addressed during a presentation by Tim Altier on Wednesday June 26, 2013 In the Gorham Fire Company on 4676 Kearney Road Gorham New York. Time – 7 pm. “Governor Cuomo’s Cleaner, Greener New York and the G/FLRPC Region Sustainable Development Plan have little to do with private responsible management of resources, but everything to do with changing the form of government for our town, county and state, from local control by elected officials to top down implementation by commissions with an agenda conceived from afar which would control every human endeavor,” In basic terms, Agenda 21 is a United Nations initiative based on the belief that “current lifestyles and consumption patterns of the affluent middle class–involving high meat intake, use of fossil fuels, appliances, home and work air conditioning, and suburban housing–are not sustainable.” The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) was formed to implement Agenda 21 in local communities around the world. Since 1994, federal agencies have worked with the authors of Agenda 21 to write legislation promoting this brand of sustainable development throughout the United States. In 2011, Gov. Cuomo announced the Cleaner, Greener Communities Program. The plan is to offer$100 million in competitive grants across 10 regions “for the development and implementation of smart development practices,” according to NYSERDA, the state agency administering the program. Please contact Doug Negley 585-507-6735 for further information.

Join us this summer as we visit four beautiful outdoor venues and play a selection of show tunes, jazz, and your favorite patriotic songs! Free admission. 6/27/13 at 7PM Casey Park Ontario, New York 14519

Join the Cornell Gorge Stewards on a hike of a campus natural area. You'll learn about the history of the area, geology and the local flora and fauna. 5:30-6:30PM Meet at the Corner of University Ave, and Central Ave. (Near the Johnson Museum of Art, north side of street.)

Pinkalicious is a young girl who loves the color pink. She’s thrilled when she turns rosy herself after eating one too many pink cupcakes, but soon finds that being pink isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Based on The New York Times best-selling children’s book series, this fun-loving musical teaches to be careful what you wish for, and that a little self-control can go a long way. Single Tickets go on sale May 1, 2013. Subscribe now to get the best seats, exchange privileges, discounts, and more! A subscription is just $29 for all five shows. For details visit our website at www.hangartheatre.org or call 607.273.8588.

The landscapes of the Plantations abound with hundreds of species of trees and shrubs. In this week-long immersion in outdoor sketching and watercolor painting, the variety of specimens, settings and natural light available will offer continual inspiration. To encourage movement and health we will gently hike to discover different species to draw every day. Bring a hat, drinking water, sunscreen and a foldable chair along with a basic watercolor kit and sketchbook. In case of rain, we will paint indoors. Open to adults and youth ages 12 and older. A complete materials list is available upon request. Monday through Friday, June 24 through 28th, 3-6 PM Instructor: Camille Doucet, artist, Ithaca, NY Fee:$180 ($150 for members and Cornell students). Pre-registration required; deadline June 21. Location:First session meets at the Nevin Welcome Center at the Cornell Plantations. Subsequent locations will be determined each day.

An important fundraiser for Wood Library, the annual book sale is held at the Greater Canandaigua Civic Center each June. Thousands of used library books and other donated materials are for sale at discounted prices. June 15: 10am-8pm June 16: 12-5pm June 17-20: 10am-8pm June 21: 10am-8pm ($3/ bag day, from 5pm-8pm) June 22: 9am-1pm ($2/bag day, all day) Location— Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 N Bloomfield Rd, Canandaigua

Neil Simon's irresistible comedy follows the story of Barney Cashman, a seafood restaurateur who is deep in the throws of a mounting midlife crisis. Bored with a humdrum existence and desperate for passion and adventure, he musters the courage to join the sexual revolution before it's too late. Finding his mother's apartment empty one day a week, he embarks on a series of attempts to seduce three eccentric women. This seminal work by America's favorite playwright brings together humanity and hilarity in a fun-filled, bumpy ride of self-discovery as Barney grapples with how to stop existing in order to start living. Subscribe Now to get the best seats, exchange privileges, discounts, and more! Visit our website at www.hangartheatre.org or call 607.273.8588. Single Tickets go on sale May 1, 2013.

The Friends of Wood Library’s latest family-friendly basket, “Groundbreaking Summer” is now on display. You’ll discover many ways to “dig into” summer fun and reading! There are generous donations from nine local merchants, Wood Library staff, and the Friends, valued at over $600.00. Please stop by Wood Library at 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua to purchase your tickets at $1.00 each or six for $5.00 during library business hours. The drawing is 2:30 pm on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the Friends’ 2nd Annual Strawberry Social. All proceeds from this basket benefit Wood Library’s summer reading programs. For more information, contact the Friends of Wood Library at 585-394-1381 or visit us on Facebook or on the web at woodlibrary.org/friends.

Seneca Soundwaves Chorus from Ontario County is moving it’s regular rehearsal days from Wednesday nights to Saturday mornings starting June 15, 2013. Rehearsals begin at 10:00 AM and end at 12:30 PM. The women’s chorus is still meeting at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 320 South Pearl Street, Canandaigua, NY. Just the day and time has changed. Do come and check us out! We offer a morning of singing, fellowship and fun.

Give BIG, win BIG. The Y is raffling off an Electric Car! Second and Third Prize aren't shabby either - an Apple iPad and 1 year's worth of car washes! Tickets can be purchased: -online at https://rochesterymca.org/miev-raffle -Eastside Family YMCA Branch or Bay View Family YMCA Branch -Bay View Family YMCA's Open House on June 1 -Canal Days on June 2 The drawing will be held on July 16th at the Bay View Family YMCA A limited number of tickets are being sold!!!

Grades K-8, register @ 17 Elmwood Ave, Geneva, 315-789-1828 www.stfrancisststephens.org

Friends of the Modeste Bedient Memorial Library, Branchport, will once again hold Cruis’in Night on the first Friday of every month from May through September, 5 to 8pm. We welcome all cruisers from antique cars to tractors, whatever your favorite ride is. There will be wine tastings, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, music and more. All proceeds go to Library. Come as a participant or spectator. Hope to see you there!

The Moravia Book Club is excited to present their selections for the 2012 - 2013 season. We’re starting out on November 4th commemorating the 100th year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic with the historical fiction book “The Dressmaker” by Kate Alcott. December 2nd is a reader’s choice: something quirky - “The Dead Beat Lost Souls, Lucky Stiffs, and the Perverse Pleasures of Obituaries” by Marilyn Johnson and/or a farcical play - “Accidental Death of an Anarchist” by Dario Fo. (Participants in the discussion can read either of these selections or both.) When the holidays are over, it’s time for a mystery on January 13th with “Death Comes to Pemberley” by P.D. James. February 17th is another either/or meeting with the titles “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand and/or “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford. On the 24th of March we’ll be discussing “The Orchard: A Memoir” by Theresa Weir. May 5th brings more true stories and another reader's choice with a biography of our own Emily Howland titled “Miss Emily” by Mildred Myers and/or the autobiographical “Grace and Grit”, by Lilly Ledbetter. Local author Kim Edwards is the focus of our June 9th meeting with “The Lake of Dreams”, a book that fictionalizes the Fingerlakes region. July and August feature novels with “An Available Man” by Hilma Wolitzer on July 14th, and “The Litigators” by John Grisham on August 18th. All of these meetings will take place at the Locke Town Hall, 906 Main St., Locke, at 7:00 PM. Our last meeting of the season is held at 1390 Cloverleaf Road, Locke, at 6:30 PM on September 29th. We will discuss the book “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed, and then choose the books for our next season. Questions? Contact Marilyn Westlake (C)428-1221 or Bonnie Thomas (H)497-0766.

Vacation Bible School at Lake Country Christian Church. 68 Swift Street, Waterloo, NY 13165. 6:30-8:30pm nightly. Ages 3-13 years. Free