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Route 90 - 50 Mile Garage Sale
July 30-31, 2022, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The annual 50-mile Route 90 Garage Sale takes on a festival atmosphere each year as folks go searching for surprises. Stretching along the roadside of Route 90, a New York State Scenic Byway, the sale runs from Montezuma in the north to the Village of Homer at the southern end.
Along the way, you will find everything imaginable from antique andirons to zebra prints and loads of other unexpected delights. If you get hungry during your search for that collectible or unique item, there are plenty of creative food options. Local clubs, fire departments, and organizations put on breakfasts, bake sales, and BBQ's all along the way.
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Sensory Evaluation Center Studies
The Cornell Sensory Evaluation Center has two studies coming up that are looking for participants:
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At-Home Pizza Consumer Study, Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - During this study you will test up to 2 samples of frozen pizza at home, answer a few questions, and GET a $10 TangoCard. Answer this survey to see if you qualify. Available to anyone +18, NO allergies or intolerance to dairy and/or wheat.
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Canned Soup Online Survey - Complete this 20 min survey online to describe your preferences for canned soups and participate in a drawing for a $5 TangoCard. You don’t have to be in Ithaca to participate. Please share with your family & friends!
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Ithaca City Cemetery Tour
Thursday, August 4, 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with Friends of the Ithaca City Cemetery, will offer an Ithaca City Cemetery Tour. Friends of the Ithaca City Cemetery co-founder Julee Johnson will lead attendees through a tour of the cemetery, located on University Avenue, and discuss its evolution from village burying ground to Victorian “garden of the dead.” Johnson’s talk will include burial traditions, landscape features, notable Ithacans, and historical vs. current use of the space. Due to hilly, uneven terrain, sturdy shoes are recommended.
Contact Meghan Molloy at 607-272-4557, ext. 256 with any questions.
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Cornell Agritech Open House: From Research to your Plate
Saturday, August 13, 2022, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Learn how science happening on the Cornell AgriTech campus in Geneva impacts New York food and agriculture. Take tours of their facilities, research fields, and greenhouses and learn how important and fun science really is.
Below is a sampling of some activities and displays that will be offered (subject to change):
- Look through a high-powered microscope at New York crop diseases.
- Check out some creepy crawly insects and learn about their biology.
- Discover how various food and craft beverage companies produce some of your favorite products deliciously and safely through our expertise and innovation.
- Find out how we develop new apple, grape and vegetable varieties and visit some of our world-renowned germplasm repositories.
- Get insight on what it takes to implement lake friendly lawn care.
- Watch how drones and robots are used to analyze crop health.
The open house is open to all audiences and all are encouraged to visit our campus for a fun-filled educational day. Parking is available at Jordan Hall at 630 North St. Geneva, NY. No registration required.
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Dump and Run
Cornell's Dump & Run program collects items from students leaving campus in May and resells them to the community each August. In addition to diverting tons of reusable items from the waste stream, the annual Dump & Run sale raises more than $60,000 a year for local charitable organizations.
Dates and Times for Dump and Run 2022:
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August 13 and 14, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: The Dorm Shop with small appliances, mini-fridges, rugs, housewares, sporting goods, Cornell Gear, some furniture, and bedding sets will open.
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August 20 and 21, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: The Clothing Shop opens and the Dorm/Housewares Store will remain open as long as there are goods to sell.
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August 27 and 28, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: The final weekend of Dump and Run. More new things will be put out for clothing. Don't forget the "Bag Sale" on the 28th - fill a bag for $20!
Dump and Run is now located at the mall entrance to the left of Michael's at The Shops At Ithaca Mall. The Clothing Shop is the first store on the right-hand side when you walk in using this entrance. The Dorm/Housewares Shop is located at the same entrance - walk into the mall until Bath and Body Works, and then turn right. The store is on the left-hand side, located in the old Famous Footwear Store.
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Advanced Care Planning – A Gift to Your Loved Ones
Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
With Dr. Lucia Jander & Edna Brown, LCSW
Establish your goals and overcome your fears. Death is a part of life, and planning for it can make all the difference to the emotional health of those you leave behind.
The talk will cover:
- The importance of advance care planning
- Guidance in filling out Health Care Proxy, MOLST, and other important forms
- How to start the conversation with your family and other loved ones
This event is part of Hospicare’s community programs with Longview. Workshops are free and open to all and will be held in person at Longview. Social distancing, health screening, and masks will be required. To register call (607) 375-6335 or email bnash@longviewithaca.org.
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Caregiver Support & Educational Network
Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 12:00 PM
Topic: Caregiver budget tips, money-saving ideas, and being frugal!
As caregivers, we are constantly challenged with finances and budgeting for ourselves and our loved ones. Inflation hit 9.1% in June, the highest rate in more than 40 years (according to MoneyWatch). The increases were broad-based: rent, groceries, gas, new and used vehicles, car insurance, medical costs, etc. How are you stretching your budget with the rising inflation?
Come with ideas to share and money-saving stories. Join us to learn some real-life cost-saving tips and let’s talk about ways to be financially sensible during these unusual times.
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How to Stay Hydrated
Our bodies are made up of about 60% water. So how do you stay adequately hydrated? Get fluids from water and things that contain high levels of water such as tea, coffee, milk, juice, broth-based soups, fruits, and vegetables. About 20% of your daily water intake typically comes solely from the fruits and vegetables you consume.
To read more about how much water you should be consuming and tips on easy ways to boost up your water intake, read this blog post about staying hydrated written by Kerry Howell, Cornell Wellness staff.
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Adult Day Program
Longview’s Adult Day Program (ADP) has been serving Tompkins County since 1998. During its temporary closure during COVID-19, they had a chance to renovate a new space within their community that provides participants with a much more spacious environment that adheres to the NYS DOH COVID-19 infection control guidelines.
ADP has reopened its doors and is actively seeking new participants and are accepting applications. You can choose to attend 2, 3, or 5 full days per week at a cost of $75 per day which includes lunch, snacks, and an engaging social adult day experience.
To apply or request more information, please contact Pamela Nardi at 607-375-6300.
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Cornell Elves Backpack Program |
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The Backpack Program is back for its sixteenth year and will be supporting 30 schools!
The program donates new, filled backpacks to the neediest children in grades kindergarten to sixth grade. The items that complete the backpacks are standard and can be found on the Elves web page. Typically, a new filled backpack can cost between $20-$25.
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Donate supplies: Did your office buy too many pencils or notebooks this year? Do you have extra glue sticks? The program can get these items to classrooms where they will be used;
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Write a check: Don't have time to shop? No problem. The elves know how to stretch a dollar and get what the kids need most. Any amount will make a difference. Checks can be made out to "The Elves" and sent to Bill Alberta, 750 Elm Street Extension, Ithaca, New York 14850.
You also have the option of donating a backpack to a particular school or making a general donation that will be given to one of the schools on our list that is most in need. If you want to donate to a particular school, please contact the leader for that school, found on the website.
Backpacks will be collected in the atrium at EHOB (East Hill Office Building) on Wednesday - Friday for the first three weeks of August from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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