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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 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…
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Published September 18Medina hosting 2nd annual LEGO event on Saturday, with focus of 250th of USA
MEDINA – The second annual LEGO event sponsored by Medina Tourism Committee is scheduled for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library. Medina Tourism Committee member Barb Gorham said the event was so popular last year, they have decided to do it again.…
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Published September 18Triennial souvenirs, other items available as organization does close-out sale on Saturday
MEDINA – Folks wanting a permanent souvenir from the recent Triennial, which ran for three months this summer throughout the village, can find a variety of merchandise at a Cash and Carry Sale on Saturday at the Triennial Hub headquarters at 345 North Main Street. The sale will…
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Published September 172 acclaimed guitarists performing Saturday at Hoag
Press Release, Hoag Library ALBION – Hoag Library is pleased to welcome internationally acclaimed guitarist Muriel Anderson and renowned guitarist Kinloch Nelson for a free concert this Saturday at noon. The concert will feature two exceptional guitarists whose performances…
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Published September 15Basket raffle event for suicide awareness adds 5K run/walk this Sunday
Fourth annual event ‘supports the fighters, admires the survivors and honors the taken’ SHELBY CENTER – The fourth annual fundraiser for suicide awareness this Sunday will again include more than 155 baskets up for raffle. The event for the first time includes a 5K run/walk. The…
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Published September 14Man who is paralyzed plans 360-mile ride along towpath on power wheelchair
Ian Mackay wants to show what’s possible for wheelchair users with accessible outdoor infrastructure; Trip goes through Orleans County on Sept. 27-28 Press Release, Ian’s Ride ALBANY TO BUFFALO – Ian Mackay, who is paralyzed from the neck down, will take on his next Big Ride,…
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Published September 12Marine Park hosting vendors, concerts today
Photos by Tom Rivers CARLTON – Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross performs today at the Orleans County Marine Park for the Pop-Up & Jam event presented by the Friends of Orleans County Marine Parks in partnership with Carlton Community Heart & Soul, Oak Orchard Neighborhood Association…