Volunteers Needed for 2026 Cruisin' Night
We are excited to announce the upcoming Penn Yan Annual Cruisin Night on Friday, June 5, 2026! This beloved event brings together car enthusiasts, families, and community members for a day of classic vehicles, fun activities, and local pride.To make this event a success, we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team. Volunteers play a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring everything runs smoothly.Volunteer Opportunities:Event Setup (2 hours)Event Teardown (2
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
Bud to Bloom Luncheon and Silent Auction
Bud to Bloom Luncheon and Silent Auction The Ontario Yates Fund for Women and Girls, Inc. (ONYA) will host its annual Bud to Bloom Luncheon and Silent Auction on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the 41 Lakefront Hotel by Wyndham in Geneva. The event will begin with a silent auction from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by luncheon festivities at noon. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker The Honorable Debra Martin (Ret.) and Honorary Chair Katie Flowers. The luncheon will also spotlight several
Town of Torrey 175th Anniversary Time Capsule Contribution Deadline Approaches
Town of Torrey 175th Anniversary Time Capsule Contribution Deadline Approaches Dresden, New York, Town of Torrey - As the Town of Torrey honors the 175th Anniversary of its founding within Yates County in 2026, a Commemoration Committee is organizing a Time Capsule to be filled with appropriate memorabilia to be opened in 2051, the 200 Year Anniversary of the Town of Torrey’s establishment. Among the items being collected for inclusion in the Time Capsule are official Town records such as budgets,
Pedal Palooza Sets the Wheels in Motion for Summer in Dundee
Pedal Palooza Sets the Wheels in Motion for Summer in Dundee On Saturday, May 30, the Dundee Library will host a community-wide event known as “Pedal Palooza.” This bike safety program will feature a brief presentation by the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, along with various games and activity stations, free helmets, and even free ice cream. Kick off the summer with the Dundee Library at Pedal Palooza on Saturday, May 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “We’ve partnered with other local organizations and
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of WaxPax Records in Penn Yan
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of WaxPax Records in Penn Yan The Yates County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the official ribbon cutting for WaxPax Records on Friday, March 27, welcoming the new record shop to downtown Penn Yan at 112 Main Street. Community members, local leaders, and supporters gathered to mark the opening of the business, which brings a vibrant addition to Penn Yan's Main Street retail scene. Owned by Mark Collier, WaxPax Records brings a love of music and vinyl culture to the Finger
FLBM Announces 2026 Summer Day Camp Dates
FLBM Announces 2026 Summer Day Camp Dates Registration is open for youth ages 10 to 15 to join this popular camp July 6-10 FINGER LAKES, February – Registration is open for Finger Lakes Boating Museum’s Summer Day Camp program to be held Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10, 2026. Youth ages 10 to 15 will participate in activities at Museum boat shops, exhibit halls, and the Hammondsport waterfront as experienced camp staff and volunteers introduce campers to Finger Lakes boat-building history
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
