You knew we couldn't close out 2009 without getting back to our "home away from home" Vonnie's Boathouse at least 1 more time. Join us for lots of old time acoustic rock and good friends from 8pm-12pm as we say good-bye to Fall while overlooking beautiful Seneca Lake. Vonnie's is on Route 14 just south of Geneva.

7:30-9 PM. Bring the kids and family (or your inner child) to meet Dorothy and the Scarecrow as they present an evening of Wizard of Oz fun and games. Valerie Lapresi-Schmitz will share her large collection of Oz memorabilia, ornaments, games, facts and stories. Free. Refreshments. At Phelps historical Society howe house on 66 Main Street, Phelps NY 315.548.4940.

The Second Annual Tuba Christmas will be held at 2PM Sunday, November 29th at All Things Art, 65 South Main, Canandaigua. Admission is free for the audience. Low brass lovers of all ages filled the venue and enjoyed the performance last year. Contact Ken Poole, kpoole01@rochester.rr.com, for more information.

DOWNTOWN CLIFTON SPRINGS FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH 5-8PM WATCH THE VICTORIAN VILLAGE COME TO LIFE WITH THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. VISIT FROM SANTA, LIGHTS, DICKEN SINGERS, ART &CRAFT VENDORS, CHESTNUTSS, ALL STORES OPEN LATE AND MORE!! A TRUELY WONDERFUL HOLIDAY EVENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY! NOW ACCEPTING VENDORS www.cliftonspringschamber.com info@cliftonspringschamber.com 315.462.8200

Canandaiguas historic First Congregational Church is hosting the Rochester region’s premier choral group Madrigalia for a concert of holiday music. Madrigalia performs Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 7:30 PM at the Church at 58 North Main Street, Canandaigua (handicap accessible). Tickets are $10.00 in advance or $12.00 at the door. Tickets are available at the Church by calling 585-394-2184 or emailing fcccan@frontiernet.net. Please join us December 5th for some fabulous holiday music in an absolutely beautiful setting - the nearly 200-years old, National Landmark First Congregational Church!

Mr. Kim Tenreiro will present a one-person dramatization of "A Christmas Carol" voicing more than 25 characters. Saturday Dec 5th from 7-9:30 at All Things Art, 65 South Main Street, Canandaigua for the benefit of All Things Art. $10 tickets include Christmas treats during intermission. 585-396-0087 for more info.

Phelps American Legion Auxiliary, Rt. 96 E. of Phelps. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Poinsettias sold by the Sons of the American Legion. Lunch available. 315-789-3341 for information. Helen Maines 315-789-2407

3:00 pm Spirits Bright! Continuing its 25th Anniversary season, two new works premiere, written by conductor, Brian Story; Fantasy on a Tune from Coventry and Soaring with the Angels. Other music includes a Canadian Brass Christmas Suite, An English Christmas, and more. Canandaigua Middle School, 215 Granger Street, $5 admission, 18 & younger, free. For more information contact 585-396-3778 or hochstein.org

1-4 PM. Come enjoy our two story brick museum decked out in greens, trees and Victorian flair. Celebrate with trees & exhibits inspired by holiday celebration around the worl. Imaginary worlds too! See the Wizard of OZ tree, too! at Howe House, 66 Main St. Phelps NY. Free. Refreshments by the ladies of the historical society.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County is sponsoring Save Energy, Save Dollars workshop. Designed to help people reduce their energy bills through low cost or no cost energy conservation methods, Save Energy, Save Dollars will be held at the Cooperative Extension Center, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua on Wednesday, December 9, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The workshops are free but class size is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 585-394-3977 Ext. 409 and 425. This workshop is conducted by Cornell Cooperative Extension as part of the Empower New York Program, as a component of the HeatSmart NY Initiative. HeatSmart NY workshops are sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

Save the date for December 12th, 2009. Come home to Phelps for the Holiday. Experience our village and homes as we are decked out for the holidays! Get your tickets for the first ever holiday house historic house and building tour combined with a progessive dinner. Brought to you by Phelps Community Historical Society and Phelps Community Center. Lite Tickets - visit appetizer sites (3-6:30 Pm)& dessert (6:30-8 Pm) at Howe House for $20 person PCHS members/$25 non; Full Dinner Tickets - visit appetizer sites(3-5 PM), one home for dinner 5-6:30 Pm)and dessert (6:30-8 pm) at Howe House! $35 person/$60 couple PCHS members and $40/$70 for non. For more information, contact: PCHS at 315.548.4940 or email at histsoc@fltg.net

“An Irish Christmas” Seneca Soundwaves Chorus invites you to a performance of holiday music Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM At the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 320 So. Pearl St., Canandaigua, NY Special Guest: Kathleen Wakeman, Soloist Suggested donation: Adults $5, children free For info call 585-394-6537 Or email info@senecasoundwaves.com

Begin your holiday shopping at the best kept secret in Geneva, The SERRV International Gift Shop. Located in The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, you will find fair trade items from artisans around the world. The shop features unique hand carved wooden and stone items, as well as jewelry, scarves, wall hangings and home decor, games, musical instruments, holiday decorations, baskets, and more! On November 7th Enjoy refreshments from 10am-4pm, while you shop. Be entered in the drawing to win a SERRV Shop gift certificate!

Wednesday mornings Adult Art Class Saturday mornings Child/Parent Class Thursday afternoons Middle and High School Art Class and/or Tuesdays after school Kids' Art Class All happening at the St. Peter's Community Arts Academy, 149 Genesee Street, Geneva, New York, 315-789-4910 or check out the website: www.StPetersArts.org