Service/non-profit

Victor-based What's Happenin' Cares is presenting $215,000 to Blood Cancer United after its second annual charity golf tournament brought together 160 participants from the office technology and imaging industry. The Aug. 9-10 event at Firestone ... more

The average health savings account balance rose to a record $5,532 in 2024, but most account holders still used their accounts for current expenses and fewer than one in five invested any of the money, ... more

The Frank Cecere Memorial Fiesta will return to Ventosa Vineyards in Geneva from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, to raise money for scholarships at St. Francis-St. Stephen School. Donation tickets cost $35 and ... more

Penn Yan Community Café founder and CEO Connie Glover will step away from the nonprofit's day-to-day leadership Sept. 30 because of health concerns, with longtime Yates County human-services professional Lynda Rossi named executive director. Glover ... more

The Ithaca Police Department will hold a recruitment event Tuesday, Aug. 25, to answer questions and help prospective police officer candidates register for the city's civil service exam. The session is scheduled from noon to ... more

Nearly 100 golfers helped raise almost $17,000 for Ontario County Chamber of Commerce programs during the organization's annual golf tournament fundraiser Aug. 11 at Ravenwood Golf Course in Victor. RBC Wealth Management and Wegmans sponsored ... more

The Rockwell Museum and local partners unveiled the 18th Alley Art Project mural in Corning. The 2026 mural, titled Infinity Park, honors people who have supported and uplifted students ... more

Keuka College honored Penn Yan residents Steve and Susan Heller with its 2026 Stork Award for Community Service, recognizing more than three decades of volunteer work and leadership in Yates County. More than 100 community ... more

The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County is offering free group swim lessons for children through 2027. Registration opens August 25 for YMCA Family Members, August 28 for Youth Members and September 1 for non-members ... more

United Way of Cayuga County will launch its 2026 fundraising campaign with a week of radio interviews beginning Monday and a free community event Aug. 25 in Auburn. The campaign will run through Nov. 15, ... more

A retired Yates County Sheriff’s Office police dog who spent seven years assisting deputies with narcotics detection, tracking and other law enforcement work has died. K9 Ribo died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 11, according to the ... more

Embrace Your Sisters will celebrate 20 years of helping people with breast cancer during a public event Saturday, Aug. 15, at Birdhouse Brewing Co. in Honeoye. The anniversary gathering is scheduled from 4:30 to 6 ... more

The University of Rochester Medicine Thompson Health recently named six of its associates as the first-quarter 2026 Service Excellence Award winners. Recipients of the quarterly award are chosen by the health system’s Service Excellence Team, ... more

The Birkett Mills has donated $25,000 toward the Yates Community Center’s expansion project in Penn Yan, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The contribution will support construction of a 35,000-square-foot addition designed to expand recreation, ... more

State Sen. Pamela Helming is accepting nominations through Sept. 10 for her annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony, which will honor veterans from the 54th Senate District this fall. The ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 23 at ... more

Libraries in Palmyra, Newark and Williamson are offering more community services beyond traditional books. The local branches now provide programs, technology help, meeting space and specialty items for residents ... more

Professional Women of the Finger Lakes has recognized Hobart and William Smith Provost Sarah Kirk for leadership, mentorship and efforts to expand opportunities for women. Kirk received the recognition during the organization's annual scholarship fundraiser ... more

Michael Rulffes, president and chief operating officer of Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 list of community hospital CEOs to know. Rochester Regional Health said the national recognition highlights Rulffes' ... more

After decades of creating, teaching, and appreciating art, Rob Steedman is well versed in its ability to foster healing and connection. That’s why he enthusiastically spearheaded a recent initiative to enhance the daily lives of ... more