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Published 10 hours agoRochester’s Oktoberfest used to shut down East Main Street
For more than 15 years in the ’70s and ’80s, Oktoberfest brought tens of thousands to downtown. Today, its spirit can still be found at scattered events across the region.
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Published 10 hours ago‘Pumpkinpalooza’ returns with Oct. 10 event at Fairgrounds during Scarecrow Fest
Contributed by Katie Oakes, Orleans County CCE Master Gardener Coordinator KNOWLESVILLE – Master Gardeners are calling for entries for their annual Pumpkinpalooza competition! This contest is open to the public and takes place during the Medina Lions Club Scarecrow Festival on…
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Published 13 hours agoAlbion, Kendall each hosting festivals on Saturday with scarecrows, pumpkin painting
Albion and Kendall will both be hosting fall festivals on Saturday with scarecrows, pumpkin painting and other activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Albion Merchants Association will have its Fall Festival in downtown Albion. People can make scarecrows, paint a pumpkin, browse…
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Published September 29Medina hospital offering free 3D mammography screenings during October, November
MEDINA – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Orleans Community Health is promoting early detection and education to help combat this disease. In support of this effort, Medina Memorial Hospital is offering free 3D mammography screenings during October and November. 3D…
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Published September 29Ale in Autumn brought nearly 600 to downtown Medina
MEDINA – Saturday’s Ale in Autumn was about the most perfect day organizers could have hoped for. The day brought beautiful fall weather and a nearly sold-out event, according to Ann Fisher-Bale, coordinator for Medina Area Partnership, sponsor and organizer of the event that…
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Published September 26Orleans County’s Family Game Night will be at Ridgeway Fire Hall on Oct. 8
Press Release, Orleans County government RIDGEWAY – The Orleans County Legislature, in conjunction with the county Youth Bureau, will be hosting its 12th annual “Family Game Night” on Thursday, October 8th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Ridgeway Fire Hall located at 11392 Ridge Rd. in…
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Published September 24Big group expected locally in August to celebrate 90th anniversary of Santa School
Charles Howard remains revered figure for Santas portrayers ALBION – The Albion community may be doing some double-takes in August when 300 to 400 people, many resembling Santa Claus, are expected to be in town as part of a 90th anniversary celebration for the Charles W. Howard…
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Published September 24Boxwood at Night will showcase historic Medina cemetery on Oct. 3
Press Release, Friends of Boxwood Cemetery MEDINA – Boxwood at Night is back. The Friends of Boxwood Cemetery in Medina are excited to announce the fifth annual event will be on Saturday, October 3. Tickets cost $20 and there will be two time slots – 7 to 8 p.m. or 8 to 9 p.m.…
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Published September 22Medina ready for Ale in Autumn on Saturday at 20 downtown locations
MEDINA – The air is cooler; days are getting shorter; and Ale in Autumn is just around the corner. A sure sign of fall. For 15 years, Ale in Autumn has heralded the season in Medina, originally started by the Medina Business Association, now known as Medina Area Partnership. The…
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Published September 21Walk on Sunday will pay tribute to Lyndonville swan that died in June
LYNDONVILLE – There will be a walk on Sunday at 2 p.m. for people to show their respect and appreciation for the male swan at Lyndonville that died in June. That swan was an iconic part of Lyndonville for many years. It passed away not long after four baby swans hatched. The…
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Published September 21Building Blocks event at Medina library shows creativity with LEGOs
MEDINA – The second annual Building Blocks event sponsored by Medina Tourism Committee attracted a crowd of adults and children, some who came to look, others who came to enter their creations and those who came to build or play while they were there. The event, with a United…
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Published September 20Medina hosts 3-day international conference on preservation trades
160 people attended workshops on repairing windows, roofs, plaster and other parts of older buildings Photos by Tom Rivers MEDINA – Sadie Rose leads a workshop today on “The Art of Stencil.” It was among several workshops today in the former Medina High School. There were 160…