2023 Hope Walk Aug. 26
Start Organizing Your Team Today! PENN YAN -- The Hope Walk of Yates County organization is preparing for the 2023 Walk to be held at the Firemen’s Field behind Knapp and Schlappi. The Walk will take place on Saturday, Aug.
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Ty Trombley Named Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach at Keuka
KEUKA PARK — The Keuka College Department of Athletics has announced that Ty Trombley has been named the new Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Keuka College. Trombley served as the Interim Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach for the 2023 season and was an assistant coach at Keuka College for the four years prior.
Haiti Benefit Auction June 16-17
PENN YAN - The 19th Annual New York Haiti Benefit Auction will be held June 16-17 at the Yates County Fair Grounds in Penn Yan. The auction is a cooperative effort of many churches and individuals to bring relief to the hungry, sick, naked, and homeless of Haiti. And 100% of the event’s proceeds go directly to Haiti for relief.
Here’s a purr-fect way to help the community
It’s a busy time of year for vacation lodging, restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries, cideries, and other businesses related to hospitality. But it’s also the busy season for our friends at the Humane Society of Yates County.
Local students win Thompson Health Guild Scholarships
FINGER LAKES – The Thompson Health Guild awarded scholarships to five 2023 college-bound seniors at its Annual Dinner on June 1. Each $2,000 scholarship went to a recipient majoring in a health-related field who must successfully complete their first college semester with the intent to continue in health care.
Books & Bikes Fest Kicks Off Summer Fun
PENN YAN -- Saturday, June 24 will see the sixth annual Books & Bikes Fest take place at Penn Yan Public Library. Kids are invited to bring their bikes, trikes, and scooters to ride in the library’s parking lot, which will be closed to cars. There will be free books, bike helmets, snacks, bike decorations, and surprises. The Penn Yan Police Department will be on hand to make sure kids’ new helmets fit properly, and new this year, families can enter to win a free Empire Pass courtesy of the Friends of Penn Yan Public Library. An Empire Pass gives free admission to New York State Parks for one vehicle.
USAF ‘Airmen of Note’ to Play Smith Opera House & Rochester Jazz Fest
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Air Force Band’s “Airmen of Note” from Washington, D.C. is heading out on a 7-day community relations tour to New York and Pennsylvania, including performances at The Smith Opera House in Geneva and at The Rochester Jazz Festival.
UPCOMING EVENTS
JUNE 16 Penn Yan Cruisin’ Night Calling all car enthusiasts! The 25th annual Penn Yan Cruisin’ Night & Block Party is Friday, June 16, from 5:30-8 p.m. This year, Cruisin’ Night will take place at the Yates County office complex and parking lot due to a construction project happening on Main St.
Branchport Methodist
Our chicken barbeque was, as usual, a success! Thank you to all who helped – the firemen who cooked the chicken for us, the bakers who made cookies, the ones who made the wonderful coleslaw, all who donated rolls, those who helped serve the food, collect the money, manage traffic flow and those who helped set up and clean up. We especially want to thank our “chicken” who was there to greet everyone and all who came through to purchase the meals! Your help will help us to continue to serve the community of Branchport.
Mr. Mustard to play Courthouse Concert
PENN YAN - Are you ready for some good music? The return of the Yates County Summer Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn is about to return for its 8-week Wednesday night concert series. The first concert starts on Wednesday, June 21 and begins at 6:30 pm.