Folk Art Guild Fall Open House and Apple Festival October 10 and 11
Folk Art Guild Fall Open House and Apple FestivalOctober 10th and 11th Middlesex, NY -- The craftsmen and musicians of the Rochester Folk Art Guild invite all to their much anticipated Fall Open House and Apple Festival on October 10 and 11. This beloved autumn tradition is set to take place from 11 to 4 at the scenic Guild location at 1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex, NY. Celebrate the beauty of fall, the harvest, and the rich outpouring of craft with the artisans who live the creative life and who are
Yates County Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Moore Sweets in Dundee
Yates County Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Moore Sweets in DundeeDUNDEE, NY —The Yates County Chamber of Commerce joined by community members, local officials, and a big crowd of supportive locals on Thursday, August 27th, to celebrate the official ribbon cutting and open house for Moore Sweets, a new bakery and café located at 17 Seneca Street in Dundee.Moore Sweets is owned by Alysen and Shelly Moore, who bring a passion for homemade treats and warm hospitality. The bakery offers ice
Annual Report 2025-2026
We’re excited to share our 2025–2026 Annual Report with you! It’s a chance to look back at everything we’ve accomplished together over the past year, from monitoring water quality and tracking HABs to reducing pollution, tackling invasive species, educating our community, and so much more. None of this work happens without you. Our members, donors, volunteers, partners, and neighbors are at the heart of what we do. We hope you’ll take a few minutes to flip through the report and see what we’ve made
Rainbow Junction Celebrates Mary Jo Covert’s 50 Years of Service
Penn Yan, New York — August 28, 2026 — The Board of Directors, staff, families, and children of Rainbow Junction are proud to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: Mary Jo Covert is marking 50 years of dedicated service to the center. Mary Jo began her career at Rainbow Junction in 1976 and has spent the past five decades caring for children and becoming a valued and familiar part of the center’s community. Today, she continues to share her experience, warmth, and dedication as the Lead Teacher in the
Exciting Events at the History Center
The Yates County History Center is hosting these exciting events soon! We hope you will join us! On September 12 the History Center will host “A Walk Through History Annual Cemetery Tour: City Hill Edition”, at 2PM at City Hill Cemetery in Penn Yan. This year we are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the foundation of the Society of Universal Friends! The Public Universal Friend and a number of followers will make their appearances in Yates County’s oldest non-native burial ground to tell you about
Middlesex Heritage Group
Middlesex Heritage GroupFrom: Amberle Kelly Middlesex Heritage Group is proud to honor Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. (“Win”) Harper at this year’s twenty-second annual Middlesex Citizen Appreciation Day. This free event will be held at the Middlesex Hose Co. on Water Street in Middlesex, on August 2nd from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will begin by honoring Win and celebrating his retirement as President of Middlesex Heritage Group. Light hors d’oeuvres, cake, and refreshments will be served. Win Harper
A Penn Yan Native Brings Auto Wash Car Wash Home
A Penn Yan Native Brings Auto Wash Car Wash HomeBobby Marchenese Opens Newest Location in His Hometown PENN YAN, N.Y. — Some people leave their hometown. Bobby Marchenese, owner of Auto Wash, has chosen to invest in it.Auto Wash Car Wash is now open in its newest location at 114 Lake Street in Penn Yan, bringing one of the region's favorite express car wash experiences to the center of Yates County. For Marchenese, it’s not just about expanding his business, it's personal.Marchenese grew up in Penn Yan and
Welding Technician Training In Yates County
Finger Lakes Community College and Coach and Equipment have partnered to bring a Welding Technician training program to Yates County beginning in July 2026. The program is designed to provide local residents with convenient access to hands-on welding training and career advancement opportunities. Classes will be held at Coach and Equipment on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m., beginning July 14, 2026, and continuing through mid-December. Participants will receive instruction in MIG, TIG, and
Yates County Chamber of Commerce Launches New Community Gift Card Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEYates County Chamber of Commerce Launches New Community Gift Card ProgramPenn Yan, NY — The Yates County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the new Community Gift Card Program, designed to encourage residents and visitors alike to support local Chamber Member businesses. Available for purchase directly through the Chamber’s website or in person, this digital gift card can be used at a variety of participating Chamber Member locations across Yates County and
Yates County History Center New Exhibit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30th , 202 5 FOR MORE INFORMATION Julia Yount , (315) 536 7318Yates County History Center New Exhibit “The World Turned Upside Down: 250 Years After the American Revolution" is the Yates County History Center's newest exhibit. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the war in 1775, this exhibit is open to the public Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 AM - 4 PM, 107 Chapel Street, Penn Yan. Available through the end of 2026. Suggested donation $5.00. Funded in part by a kind
