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Groton Community Church's "Christmas Comes in August" Movies to Beat the

When: Wednesdays, August 11-September 8, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Where: The Groton Community Church 204 E. Cortland St. Groton, NY
The line-up of movies:
"Benny and Joon" (PG) on Aug. 11, "The Bishop's Wife (G) on Aug. 18, and "Don Juan DeMarco" (PG-13) on Aug. 25. As a bonus, "Evan Almighty" (PG) will be shown on Sept. 1 and "It's A Wonderful Life" (G) will cap the cool summer movies on Sept. 8. Please save these dates and plan to come. The church is located at Parking is on-street with a couple of handicapped parking spots in front of the church and the building is fully handicapped accessible.

The Kids Are Alright Bottle & Can Drive

When: Now through September 30, 2010
Where: Regal Cinemas at The Shops at Ithaca Mall
Bring your bottles and cans to Regal Cinemas in the Ithaca Mall any time until the end of September and help support the Ithaca Children's Garden.

McDonald Hockey School Camp

When: August 30-September 4, 2010
Where:JM Mcdonald Sports Complex
The JM Mcdonald Sports Complex is pleased to announce that we will be offering the McDonald Hockey School from August 30-September 4. The camp will run from early afternoon through the early evening, Monday thru Friday with optional bonus time on Saturday morning. The focus of the camp will be on learning and having fun playing hockey. Participants will develop their skating, passing and shooting skills. The camp is open to anyone in the Mite-Bantam age groups. The camp will be coached by Don Armstrong and Mike Whittaker, the Cortland, Homer High Schools Hockey Coaches. This camp is a fundraiser to benefit both the JM McDonald Complex and the High School Team. For more information and a sample schedule of the day please visit out website

Ithaca Brew Fest

When: Saturday, September 7th, 2010
Where: Stewart Park, Ithaca
Join Ithaca Beer Company and Cayuga Radio Group on Saturday, September 4, 2010 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM for the 4th Annual Ithaca Brew Fest at beautiful Stewart Park at the base of Cayuga Lake. Sample beers poured by over 40 local, regional, national, and international breweries. Snack on sizzling and savory food from local eateries. Take in musical performances by Sim Redmond Band, Kevin Kinsella, and more! Tickets are $35 dollars advance and $45 the day of. General Admission Ticket includes commemorative Brew Fest glass and drink tickets for 20 2-oz. samples of beers in all tents except VIP tent. All Brew Fest tickets are also available at the following locations: The State Theatre of Ithaca Box Office – 107 West State St. – Ithaca, NY 14850. All Wegmans Grocery Stores through That’s T.H.E. Ticket. The Tasting Room at Ithaca Beer – 606 Elmira Rd. – Ithaca, NY 14850. For more information, click here

2010 National Small Art Quilt Work Exhibition

When: July 23 - September 5, 2010
Where: The Main Street Gallery
2010 National Small Art Quilt Work Exhibition. July 23 - September 5, 2010. Opening Reception. Saturday, July 24th. 5-8 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is free and open to the public. Click Here to check out sample images! Come celebrate the color and texture of small art quilts from 32 artists. The Main Street Gallery, 105 Main Street, Groton, NY.

Introduction to Yoga for Seniors

When: Wednesdays
Where: Silver Spoon Café
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:45pm Beginners welcome! This class is for those 60+ who recognize the need to stay active and improve upon balance, flexibility, and strength. Classes are held at the Silver Spoon Café in the Schuyler County Human Services Complex Building, 323 Owego Street in Montour Falls, NY. There is a $5 per class suggested donation. Please bring a mat, small pillow, blanket, and water. Instructor Eleanor Liebson, OTR/L, RYT, PYT-C, has been teaching yoga for two years following her completion of the Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training program and is an occupational therapist with 20 years experience helping people attain independence following injuries, stroke, joint replacement and other conditions. For more information, call the Schuyler County Office for the Aging at (607) 535-7108. or contact: Gina Gasparro (607) 535-7108; Fax (607) 535-6832 GGasparro@Co.Schuyler.NY.US

Lansing Writers' Group

When: Wednesday, September 8, 7:00 PM
Where: Lansing Community Library, 27 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY
Meetings are open to adults and focused, mature minors who strive to improve their writing skills and learn from each other. All genres, skill levels, and writing types are welcome. Additional information available at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/lansingwritersgroup. Free and open to the public.

Story Time with Ms. Susie

When: Thursday, September 9, 10:30 AM
Where: Lansing Community Library, 27 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY
Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Different theme each week, all ages welcome. Free and open to the public.

Barn Dance to Benefit Farmland Protection in Central New York

When: Saturday, September 11 from 7-11PM
Where: McMahon’s EZ Acres Dairy Farm on West Scott Road in Homer
The Preble-based, non-profit organization New York Agricultural Land Trust (NYALT) wishes to invite their neighbors, friends and all those who enjoy live music and dancing to a fall barn dance fundraiser. The dance will feature two popular local bands – country western and square dance music by the Rythmaires and rock and roll by Spilt Milk. Admission will be taken at the door for $5/person or $20/family. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided courtesy of local businesses including Bill Anderson’s Farm Market, Beak and Skiff Orchards, Byrne Dairy, Linani Cookie Factory, and Owen Orchards. For more information, please contact NYALT Vice Chair Nancy Hourigan at (315) 689-6844.

Literacy Volunteers Orientation

When: Saturday, September 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Where: 124 W. Buffalo Street, Ithaca
Tompkins Learning Partners seeks volunteer tutors to provide support to adults in our community and incarcerated youth who want to improve basic reading, writing or math skills; learn English as a second language; or prepare for the U.S. Citizenship exam. Participants will receive a brief overview of tutoring in the Adult Basic Education, Incarcerated Youth Services, and English as a Second Language programs. Call 277-6442 to pre-register or for more information.

Ride for Life

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Where: Stewart Park, Ithaca NY
For one day in September, in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State, you will buckle your helmet, put your feet to the pedals, and ride 100 miles closer to a world without AIDS. You'll be cheered, fed, and celebrated for a ride you'll never forget. This 12th Annual Ithaca tradition brings together hundreds of riders, volunteers, and sponsors. The Ride has raised almost $1.5 million for local HIV/AIDS services in its eleven-year history. In 2009, we celebrated the 11th anniversary of the ride and raised over $250,000. This year, facing major state cuts in STAP's funding, we are hoping to be as successful as we have been in the past. For more information Click Here!

The Rhiner Festival

When: Saturday September 11, 2010
Where: Inlet Island
'The Country Fair Comes to the Rhine' Saturday, September 11th, 2010 A Street Festival on Inlet Island - noon to 6pm (and later!). The West End Waterfront Festival is a community celebration on Inlet Island and the surrounding area. This unique event begins with a day-long community celebration with music, arts and crafts, theatrical performances, old-fashioned games for kids, fortune tellers and belly dancers. The public will be invited to try and solve a mystery which unfolds in scenes throughout the day; and one lucky sleuth will receive a very special prize. At night, Old Taughannock Blvd, aka: ‘Moonshine Island’ will come alive with speakeasy parties, music, vaudeville performances, costume parties, and games of chance. This year’s festival centers around the theme of ‘The Country Fair Comes to the Rhine.’ With over 25 activities, there is something for everyone to see and do. For info, contact The History center 401 East State Street, Suite 100 Ithaca, New York 14850 Phone: 607.273.8284 ext. 6, Fax: (607) 273-6107 community@TheHistoryCenter.net Click here to go to their website

Corning Community College will host Reunion 2010

When: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Where: Corning Community College
The Corning Community College Alumni Association will host Reunion 2010 on Friday, September 10 through Sunday, September 12, 2010. This year’s event will honor classes ending with “0” or “5” although we welcome all alumni and friends. A special invitation is being extended to our honored class of 1960; CCC’s first graduating class, who will be celebrating their 50-year reunion. Gatherings will be offered for affinity groups including student athletes and student leadership participants. For additional information or to make reservations, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (607) 962-9473 or via email at alumni@corning-cc.edu. A complete listing of events can be found Here.

Visit by Local Author Diane Pellicciotti Kone

When: Tuesday, September 14, 7:00 PM
Where: Lansing Community Library, 27 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY
Diane Pellicciotti Kone, author of "Goodnight, My Angel" and "The Revenge Seeker", will read selections of her work, answer
questions, and sign books. Please join us for the engaging event, it is free and open to the public. Diane Pellicciotti Kone taught at the Lansing Central Schools for 33 years, where she was the advisor for the United Student's and the Illusions Literary magazine. For more information, contact 607-533-4939 or visit www.lansinglibrary.org .

Schuyler County League To Hear From School Superintendents

When: Wednesday, September 15
Where: Montour Moose Lodge #426 on Route 14 in Montour Falls
The Schuyler County League of Women Voters will meet for a luncheon meeting to hear from three area school superintendents. Wendy Field, Bradford, James Frame, Odessa Montour and Thomas Philips, Watkins Glen will discuss the current challenges faced by school districts relative to reduced revenues and other challenges. In addition, the three superintendents will discuss opportunities that exist for local districts.Cost of the luncheon is $12. The meeting is open to the public. Reservations are requested and can be made by contacting Donna Beardsley at 535-7676 or by email at dhbeards@yahoo.com by Friday, September 10, 2010.

United Way of Tompkins County Day of Caring

When: September 16, 2010 8AM-4PM
Where: Stewart Park Ithaca NY
The kickoff of the 2010-2011 Campaign on the Day of Caring! The event includes a special community-wide non-perishable food and personal care items drive. All donations will benefit local food pantries and community organizations in Tompkins County.

Ithaca Waterfront Motorcycle Ride

When: Sunday, September 19
Where: Begin in front of Chemung Canal Trust Company on Rte. 89 in Ithaca
Make a difference in the lives of children!
Bring your family and friends AND A TOY down to Ithaca's Waterfront District for a day of activity, music, food and fun. The Ithaca Waterfront Motorcycle Ride for cops, kids, and toys will be held on Sunday, September 19. The bike ride registration and breakfast will start at 9:30am and goes til 11am. Registration includes breakfast, a t-shirt, and razor back ribs BBQ with live music at the Haunt from 2:30-5pm. There will also be a Chinese auction, prize balls, and a 50/50 raffle.The motorcycle ride around Cayuga Lake will begin at 11:30am. All events begin in front of Chemung Canal Trust Company on Rte. 89 in Ithaca. For more information contact Deb Noonan at 607-227-7724 or email nunu924@aol.com. Or Judy Urban at 607-844-3297 or email jlc33@cornell.edu. Click here for the website.

Girl Scouts Registration Nights

When: Saturday September 18, 10-2. Tuesday September 21, 5-7
Where: Stewart Park near the small pavilion
If you think it, you can do it! Gir Scouts now offers more options and more reason to join! Camp, events, program series, troops, travel and much more! Registration nights are open to all. Registration is $12 per year. Financial assistance is available. For more information, contact: Cheryl Baker 227-7530 evenings. or email at Ithacalansingsu@aol.com

CNY Cake Decorating Competition

When: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Where: At the Shops at Ithaca Mall.
What do masterfully decorated cakes, a scrumptious cake tasting contest, and much more fun for all have in common? They will all be featured at the second annual CNY Cake Decorating Competition and King Arthur Flour Cake Tasting Contest. This sweet event will be held on September 25, 2010 from 10 AM-6 PM at the Shops at Ithaca Mall in Ithaca, New York. Professionals, adults, even children are welcome to compete at The CNY Cake Competition. It is the mission of the event to find and introduce new techniques and products in cake decorating to everyone who attends. Hurry! You must register by September 15 for the cake competition. Click Here for all the details. Julie Ehrentraut, ehrentrauts@verizon.net, 607-229-4500

WEATHERIZING AND REPAIRING OLDER WINDOWS

When: Thursday September 30, 2010, 7-9PM
Where: The CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca, NY
Save $$ and stay warm this winter! Learn simple methods to repair and weatherize older windows Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be offering this popular workshop.
The class is free, but call CCE at (607) 272-2292 to register.

Recycle at your Community Event!

When: Summer
Where: Tompkins County Solid Waste
Recycle at your Community Event! Tompkins County Solid Waste can help you recycle at your public event. Borrow up to 20 free bins and signs. Call 273-6632 to reserve your bins today. Remember to ask about our event recycling guide. Contact: Nicole Stumpf, Assistant Recycling Specialist Tompkins County Solid Waste Management Division P: 607-273-6632 nstumpf@tompkins-co.org www.recycletompkins.org

Historical Walking Tours of Downtown Ithaca

When: Every Saturday, June - October 2
Where: Tours meet on The Ithaca Commons
Tours meet on The Ithaca Commons, just outside the Ithaca Visitor's Center/Ticket Center located outside Center Ithaca. Time: 3pm. Cost: $7. Monthly Full Moon Madness ghost walks(Guided history walks with actors who tell the tales of Ithaca's past) When: Monthly Saturdays closest to the full moon: Next ghost walk: June 26th, July 31st, August 28th, and October 2nd (Apple Harvest Festival). Tours meet on The Ithaca Commons, just outside the Ithaca Visitor's Center/Ticket Center Time: Tours embark at 8pm, 8:15pm, 8:30pm Cost: $13 (Tickets must be purchased in advance from The Ticket Center Ithaca by calling 607.273.4497 For info, call 273.8284

Growing Health 2010

When: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Where: Ramada Hotel, Binghamton, NY
Growing Health 2010 - Common Ground: Farms Food & Health kicks off with a full day conference on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 8:30 AM. The conference is immediately followed by an evening local food tasting from 5:30 - 9:00 PM. The event is being held in Binghamton, N.Y. at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center. Engage with leaders from multiple sectors to explore the dynamic connections between agriculture, food and well-being. Attend the conference, the evening local foods tasting or both events! For more information, call 888.603.5973 or click HERE to go to the website. Conference registration will be available on-line in mid July.

Summer Dancing on the Ithaca Commons

When: Every Monday unitl it gets too cold!
Where: Ithaca Commons
Tompkins County Country Dances present Summer Dancing on the Ithaca Commons. Contra, Square, Circle, and Couple Dancing Live music, all dances taught, beginners welcome. EVERY Monday, June 6 until it gets too cold (sometime in late September) 7:30-10pm Ithaca Commons Main Pavilion (Bernie Milton Pavilion). The series is intended for both "regular" dancers and the walk-in public. We encourage passers-by to join in, even if only for a few minutes...and many of them stay for the evening. Music is provided by "Your Friends and Neighbors", an open band for musicians. New musicians are welcome; sheet music is available. If you can walk, you can do it; over the years, even a few wheelchair dancers have joined in! Occasional squares dances are thrown into the mix, and even a few circle dances when the crowd gets big. The evening traditionally ends with a waltz. For more information, photos, bios, or other publicty material, contact: Ted Crane 607.273.8678 site@tedcrane.com

Out of the Rubble Gala

When: Saturday, October 9, 2010 4PM-9PM
Where: Barton Hall, Cornell University Ithaca NY
The Gala is a chance for citizens of the United States to come together as a group to say “Thank You” to our Servicemen and Women, Police, Fire Fighters and Paramedics. This event will serve as a national hug (per se) to those who have laid their lives on the line and especially those who have been wounded in battle, either overseas or on U.S. soil. This wonderful event is a fundraiser for the Liberty Lodge, a place for our Real American Heroes to come, rehabilitate while leaving the dusts of war behind them. Liberty Lodge will be able to utilize the proceeds from this Gala to add on to their existing lodge, plus build other larger facilities to take care of these Real American Heroes. Furthermore, they will be able to provide a relaxing setting for our wounded Veterans, wounded Police Officers, wounded Fire Fighters and wounded Paramedics and their families. Also, they will be able to purchase the equipment and hire the help required to further this goal. For more information on-line or call George Wooden at 1-443-206-6121.

Cancer Resource Center's 17th Annual Walkathon & 5K Run

When: Saturday, October 23
Where: Ithaca's Cass Park
The Walkathon & Run is the signature fundraising and outreach event for the Cancer Resource Center. Each year, some 600 - 800 individuals participate and many more make contributions in honor of a loved one. Forming teams, registering as an individual, or making donations are easy to do through CRCFL's website - www.crcfl.net . For more information, contact the office at 277-0960.

Ithaca Farmer's Market

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays until the end of October
Where: Dewitt Park
Ithaca Farmer's Market at Dewitt Park Tuesdays 9 am - 2 pm Thursdays 3 pm - 7 pm Every week 'til the end of October! The Ithaca Farmer's Market is a cooperative with 150 vendors who live within 30 miles of Ithaca, New York. Agricultural vendors grow and offer high quality fruits,vegetables, meats, eggs, poultry and dairy products. Food vendors bring a wide variety of freshly baked goods, jellies, honey, and sauces as well as delicious meals to eat at the market. Many talented artists and craftspeople sell their exceptional, locally made items. www.ithacamarket.com

2nd annual Canstruction of the Southern Tier

When: October 22 - October 30, 2010
Where: Arnot Mall
The Food Bank of the Southern Tier announces their 2nd annual Canstruction of the Southern Tier, presented by Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP, will take place at the Arnot Mall from October 22 - October 30, 2010. Groups of participants will compete to build unique structures made entirely of canned foods. For more information, Contact: Melissa Smith at 607.796.6061 ext. 23 or go to
www.foodbankst.org

IPEI 12th Annual Adult Spelling Bee

When: Sunday, November 14th at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Ithaca High School's Bliss Gym
Participating in the IPEI 12th Annual Adult Spelling Bee is a great way to improve your spelling and vocabulary skills and have fun at the same time! The Bee has been scheduled for Sunday, November 14th at 2:00 p.m. at Ithaca High School's Bliss Gym. For more information on the Spelling Bee and to register click Here or If you would like to enter a team, please email ipei@ipei.org or call Barbara Holdsworth at 280-2411.