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Festivals & Family Events
RED WHITE & BLUE BALLOON RALLY
May 24 - May 27
Letchworth State Park
The Letchworth Red, White & Blue Balloon Rally will be holding the 19th annual festival May 24 through 27th, 2019. Twenty-five balloons from several states will splash the Letchworth gorge with color. This is a non commercial event where pilots attend simply to enjoy flying among the beauty of the "Grand Canyon of the East".

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TREE PEONY FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS
May 25 -26 & June 1-2
Linwood Gardens
Every spring Linwood Gardens welcomes the public to enjoy the collection of Japanese and American tree peonies in full bloom during the Tree Peony Festival of Flowers.

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NUNDA FUN DAYS
May 30 - June 1
Nunda Kiwanis Park
Nunda Fundays is a three day event at Nunda Kiwanis Park in the Village of Nunda. There will be a carnival open from May 30-June 1 as well as the Grand Parade featuring local bands, fire departments, and floats at 6 PM on Saturday.

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Memorial Day Events
MEMORIAL DAY MUSICAL REMEMBRANCE
May 26, 3 PM - 6 PM
The Geneseo Riviera
The Geneseo String Band and Groveland Station will give a live performance at the Geneseo Riviera at this Memorial Day Remembrance Fundraiser. Tickets are $15.

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MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & WELCOME
May 27, 9 AM - 12 PM
Little Lakes Community Center
On May 27 there will be a Memorial Day Parade on Main street in Hemlock as a tribute to the veterans of the area and to remember the three men from Hemlock NY who died in WW2. Following the parade and memorial service in front of the building, volunteers from LLCA will welcome visitors by providing refreshments and information about the Center.

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MEMORIAL DAY CHICKEN BBQ
May 27, 11:30 AM
Saint Michael's Church
Memorial Day Chicken BBQ at Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church in Geneseo. Pre-sale orders should be picked up by 1 PM. Cost is $10 per person or $12 at door. You get 1/2 chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, roll and cookie.

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PARADES
AVON
Starts at 10:30 AM from the Avon Senior High School at ends at the Village Park Monument where there will be a ceremony.

CALEDONIA
Starts at 10 AM from the Caledonia-Mumford School and ends at Hamilton Park where there will be a ceremony.

DANSVILLE  
Starts at 10 AM from the Legion and ends at the Memorial where there will be a ceremony.

GENESEO
Starts at 10:30 at the Village Park and will end at the Civil War Monument (near St. Mary's Church and the Court House), and returns to the Village Park following services where there will be a ceremony. 

LAKEVILLE
Starts at 11:30 AM at the Lakeville United Church of Christ and will end at the Lakeville Volunteer Fire Hall grounds where there will be a reception.

LIMA
Starts at 9:30 AM followed be a reception at the Lima Town Hall.

LIVONIA
Starts at 10 AM on Commercial Street and will end at the Livonia Public Library where there will be a short ceremony.

NUNDA
Starts at 11 AM at 4 Massachusetts Street and ends at Oakwood Cemetery where there will be a ceremony. 
Tastings & Pairings
TASTE OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY 2019
May 21, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Camp Stella Maris
The historic 21st edition of The Taste of Livingston County comes to Camp Stella Maris on Tuesday, May 21, featuring a delicious variety of local food and drink!

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HOPS IN HEMLOCK
June 1, 3 PM - 8 PM
Hemlock Fairgrounds
Hemlock Little World’s Fair is happy to once again be having Hops in Hemlock this year on Saturday June 1 from 3 – 8 PM with live music. There will be beers, wines and ciders on tap and food trucks! There will be over 25 different tastings available from local vendors!

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Live Entertainment
AUDITIONS FOR A PIECE OF MY HEART
May 21, 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Little Lakes Community Center
On May 21 & 22, from 6:30 - 9 PM, the Little Lakes Community Association will hold auditions for A Piece of My Heart. The play by Shirley Lauro portrays women’s experiences in the Vietnam War. Roles for both women and men of various ethnicities are available.

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OPEN MIC PERFORMING ART SERIES
May 24, 6:30 PM
Dansville ArtWorks
Open Mic Performing Arts Series featuring the Wray Boys. You’ll love their passion for traditional country music. Audience members welcome to participate in the open mic portion with family friendly performances; please arrive early and sign up to perform. Free and open to the public; donations welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.

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TRIBUTE TO DICK JOPSON MUSIC JAM
June 2, 2 PM - 6 PM
Livonia Center Legion
The many fans of local country music legend, Dick Jopson, will not want to miss the “Tribute to Dick Jopson Music Jam” sponsored by the Little Lakes Community Association on Sunday, June 2. The many remarkable musicians who loved and played with Dick over the years have all been invited, along with other local musicians, to honor Dick and to celebrate his life through his music.

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LIVE AT FANATICS
Mike Pappert - May 24, 7 PM
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Todd Bradley - May 31, 7 PM
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Rebecca & The Soul Shakers - June 1, 8 PM
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JP Soars - June 2, 5 PM
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Summer Concert Series
HOOK & SPOON
Friday - Sunday & occasional Wednesdays
Up next: Flying Boxcar - May 25, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
My Own Worst Enemy - May 26, 2 PM - 5:30 PM
Brian from Flying Boxcar - May 29, 6:30 PM
Meg Gehman Duo - May 31, 7 PM
Luca Foresta & The ElectroKings - June 1, 1:30 PM
The John Boldger Trio - June 2, 2 PM
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THE BEACHCOMBER
Select Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in the Summer
Up next: Bobby & The 4 Speeds - May 25, 7 PM
That 80's Hair Band - May 26, 7 PM
Figure 8 - May 31, 6:30 PM
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Livingston Libation Loop
NO BS BREW COMPANY
HOPP'D & BREW'D FOOD TRAILER
May 24 & 31, 5 PM
The Hopp’d & Brew’d food trailer will be at No BS starting at 5 PM!

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RISING STORM BREWING COMPANY
TWIST THIS FOOD TRUCK
May 24 & June 1
“Your Unusual, Usual Eats” Twist This L.L.C is here to serve you their unique takes on favorite traditional dishes. Order directly from the truck or text your order from the taproom and it will be brought right to you!

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CLAUDIA HOYSER
May 24, 7 PM
Emerging modern country artist Claudia Hoyser is picking up steam and quickly capturing hearts in the U.S., as well as the U.K., with her organic, swaggery, and sultry sound. Come to the brewery to check her out!

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HOPP'S & BREW'D FOOD TRAILER
May 25, 5 PM - 8 PM
Local hops, craft beer, and quality ingredients bring you a rich experience with food that you never knew you loved.

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3 LEGGED PIG BBQ
May 31, 5 PM - 8 PM
Come get some BBQ favorites you know and love along with a great craft beverage!

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TRAVIS PRINZI BAND
May 31, 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Travis Prinzi Band returns to Rising Storm for a night of excellent craft beers and music!

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DUBLIN CORNERS FARM BREWERY
TGIF WITH TIM BUCCI & THE GANG
Fridays, 6:30 PM
Live music from Tim Bucci & The Gang, great beer and pizza delivery!

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CHARLIE & SEAN W/ HOT DAWGZ FOOD
May 25, 6 PM - 8 PM
Charlie & Sean return with their pumped up live tunes and we will be welcoming Hot Dawgz Food Cart for the first time.

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PANCAKES & PINTS
May 26, 11 AM - 2 PM
Dublin Corners will be teaming up with Hopp’d & Brew’d Sauce Co Food Truck on Memorial Day Weekend to bring you a yummy brunch! Hopp’f & Brew’d will make the pancakes and Dublin Corners will pour the beer. They’ll also be offering a special Beermosa for those of you daring enough to try it out!

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DON GRIFFIN & FRIENDS WITH HOT DAWGZ FOOD
June 1, 6 PM - 8 PM
Don Griffin & Friends return for a night of rockin live music! Hot Dawgz Food Truck will be on site.

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OSB CIDERWORKS
OSB TURNS 3
May 25, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Come jam out with Groveland Station and help OSB celebrate turning THREE!

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TIE DYE CELEBRATION & JEFF ACKER
May 26, 1 PM - 5 PM
To come celebrate OSB’s 3rd birthday party they will be giving away 100 white shirts with the option to tie dye them on site. Feel free to bring some snacks or run next door and grab a slice of pizza. Stay for the live music from Jeff Acker from 2-5 PM!

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POKE SUSHI ROLLING CLASS
June 2, 6 PM - 8 PM
If you missed us last time here’s your chance! Back by popular demand join Poke Sushi and OSB Ciderworks on Sunday June 2nd and learn how to roll your own sushi! Each ticket includes a FREE pint of your choice from the wide variety of OSB’s delicious craft ciders available on tap!

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BATTLE STREET BREWERY
EVAN MEULEMANS
May 31, 7 PM - 10 PM
Great beer and a fantastic atmosphere! Come out for a night of music and beer.

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HOPS & ASANAS
June 2, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Join Donna for an exciting Sunday morning of yoga & beer! Battle Street Brewery is a unique craft brewery located in Dansville, NY with a beautiful space for yoga! Experience this fantastic brewery with me at the tapline as well as on your yoga mat! Space is limited so purchase your ticket(s) today!

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Dining
FOOD TRUCK RODEO
May 21, 4 PM - 7 PM
Keshequa Central School
The Cheesed and Confused truck as well as Milliners Southern Smoke BBQ truck will be in the Nunda Parking Loop on May 21! While enjoying your meal, pop into the Nunda Building to vote for the 19/20 school budget and BOE candidates. The KCSD Art Show will be hosted this evening as well.

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FLY-IN & DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST
June 2, 9 AM - 1 PM
The National Warplane Museum
Join the National Warplane Museum for a hot breakfast of eggs, sausage and pancakes – bring the whole family and support the museum’s educational programs. Admission to the exhibits is included with your meal!

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Arts & Crafts
PUT YOUR HEART INTO ART WORKSHOP
May 23, 6 PM - 7 PM
Dansville ArtWorks
Learn how to create an acrylic pour painting and leave with your own 8×10 masterpiece! $25 includes all supplies. Fun for all ages! Space is limited!

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PAINT & SIP
May 26, 11 AM - 1 PM
Sugar Creek Glen Campground
Create a beautiful canvas painting of this bird house! Stacy will guide you step by step and help you complete an amazing work of art that you can take home. $25 per person, includes all the materials you need.This is a family friendly event, but you must be 21 + to participate in the “Sip”. Pre registration required.

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LEISURE'S PAINTING SOCIAL
May 26, 7 PM - 9 PM
Leisure's Restaurant
Come paint these lake house at Leisure’s! $35, snacks and a beverage included.

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INTRO TO WATERCOLOR
May 29, 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM
Avon Free Library
Join Avon Free Library for a beginners’ watercolor project. Space and supplies are limited, registration with the library is required. Class for teens is at 3:30 PM, for adults at 6:30 PM.

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CHALK COUTURE WORKSHOP
June 1, 10 AM
Dansville Fire Department
Come join Chalkin’ with Sue M and my Chalkettes at the June Make & Take to learn more about Chalk Couture and complete a take home project to share or keep for yourself. These workshops have sold out quickly, so make sure you sign up ASAP!

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Classes & Workshops
CUPCAKE DECORATING
May 20, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wadsworth Library
Join Wadsworth Library for cupcake decorating with Ruth Ann Lewis from Sweet Arts Bakery! This program is best for ages 13 and up. Registration is required. The event is part of the “Mainly Main Street” series sponsored by Friends of Wadsworth Library.

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MOUNT MORRIS FARMERS MARKET INFORMATIONAL MEETING
May 21, 5:30 PM
Mount Morris Village Office
Thinking of being a vendor? Come to the informational meeting on May 21 at 5:30 PM. This meeting is for all vendors as well as potential vendors. You will get valuable information as well as a few ideas.

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LEARN ABOUT VERMICULTURE
June 1, 11 AM - 12 PM
Livonia Public Library
Looking for a low maintenance “pet” who will add organic fertilizer to your garden? Consider raising worms! The program will include: getting started with the worms, kinds of containers to use, “bedding” for the worms, feeding schedule, and harvesting the worm castings.

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COOKING CLASSES
June 3, 10th & 17th
Food Studio North, SUNY Geneseo
The Executive Chef and culinary team will teach you everything from knife skills, to scaling recipes, to cooking a new style cuisine. This is an intensive personalized experience from new and experienced chefs. Inside the professional kitchens at Food Studio North on the SUNY Geneseo campus. All classes will be offered on June 3rd, 10th, and 17th. Space is limited, reserve your spot now!

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Kids Corner
EVENTS AT LIVONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Stop Motion Animation Workshop - May 21, 28 & June 4
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Build Your Own Catapult - May 23, 3:30 PM
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MOUNT MORRIS DAM KIDS TO PARKS DAY
May 29, 11 AM - 4 PM
Mount Morris Dam Recreation Area
Come on down to Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area for some family fun to kick-off the summer. A great way to enjoy a beautiful Sunday with children’s activities, food, and lots of fun! Bring the kids to this FREE family event! All are welcome!

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EVENTS AT AVON FREE LIBRARY
Family Movie Afternoon - May 24, 2 PM
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Game Night - May 29, 5:30 PM
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Letchworth State Park
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. LETCHWORTH!
May 22, 9 AM - 1 PM
School children will be visiting Letchworth State Park in commemoration of the birth of its great benefactor, William Pryor Letchworth. A half-mile loop around the Glen Iris Inn will highlight the park’s history. Along the loop, 15-minute programs, at 10 interpretive stations in rotation, will be conducted on various subjects including flint knapping, atlatl demonstration, Civil War camp life, and local plants & animals.

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LEARN TO CATCH A FISH & KINDS CONSERVATION DAY
May 25, 11 AM - 4 PM
Event featuring games, activities, educational workshops, spear-fishing target contest, free fishing (no license required), free lunch and door prizes. Presented by Friends of Letchworth in conjunction with DEC and Cornell Cooperative Extension.

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Vendor & Plant Sales
ANNUAL PERENNIAL SALE
May 24 & 25
Monument Park, Caledonia
The Big Springs Garden Club of Caledonia-Mumford will host its Annual Perennial Sale on Friday, May 24 from 9AM - 4 PM and Saturday, May 25 from 9 AM - 2 PM. Proceeds for beautification of Caledonia and Mumford plus other community projects.

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ST. AGNES SCHOOL YARD SALE
May 31 & June 1
St. Agnes School
From furniture to items for your kitchen, electronics to books, the St. Agnes School Yard Sale has everything you’re looking for! You can find us in the Church Pavilion.

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SPRING BOOK SALE
May 31 & June 1
Lima Public Library
Book sale along with whatever else we round up! $3 a bag unless marked differently.

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Did You Know About...
THE 2019 APOG ARCHITECTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT
Geneseo

This summer APOG (Association for the Preservation of Geneseo) has put together an Architectural Scavenger Hunt, “The Doors of Geneseo,” for anyone interested in the details of the classic homes of the Historic District of Geneseo. Copies of the FREE booklet of photos of the architectural elements are available at Sundance Books, Touch of Grayce, Florence’s Perpetual Estate Sale, and the Wadsworth Public Library.  
All of the doors are clearly visible from the public sidewalk. All houses are within the Historic District, South Street to North Street, Main Street to Highland Road. Deadline is September 19, 2019.   The grand prize is $250. The winning entry will be announced at the September 21 APOG Wing Fest. Stroll the Village streets, enjoy the summer weather, and test your powers of observation.

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Save The Date
MOUNT MORRIS GLORY DAY
June 8, 10 AM - 10 PM
Downtown Mt. Morris

Mount Morris is celebrating it’s 8th Annual Festival on Saturday June 8th! Vendors and Sidewalk sales start at 11 AM in Downtown Mount Morris with the Francis Bellamy Memorial Parade at 6 PM, Family Fun night at Bellamy Park and Fireworks at 9:30 PM! The celebrations this year will be like no other, the community will be celebrating it’s 225th Birthday with enthusiasm and historic reverence. A dedication of a new Mural downtown will be held at 11 AM on Main Street & Chapel. The streets will be lined with balloons, bring your chairs for the Frances Bellamy Memorial Parade, and make sure to visit the animals at the petting zoo!

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