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Multiple Funding Sources Secured for Annual Summer Youth Program The Penn Yan Theatre Company and it
Friday, June 27, 2025
Multiple Funding Sources Secured for Annual Summer Youth Program The Penn Yan Theatre Company and it

    The Penn Yan Theatre Company and its Board of Directors pride themselves on not charging enrollment fees for their programs. This commitment to accessible community theatre opportunities is evident in the organization's fundraising efforts. A significant portion of this annual funding comes from grant sources. This year, PYTCo has been fortunate to receive funding from three different sources, with a fourth application still pending. The first award that the youth program received for this summer's

PYTCo - Penn Yan Theatre Company
History Center Golf Tournament & Grant
Friday, June 27, 2025
History Center Golf Tournament & Grant

Yates County History Center Receives Grant:The Yates County History Center has received a grant from the James P. Gordon Trust in the amount of $4,129.00 for preservation and operation. As a non-profit the History Center relies on grants and donations to continue its mission of preserving Yates County History.Tee-Up For History:Get ready! The Yates County History Centers’ annual Tee-Up for History is just around the corner. Join us at the Lakeside Country Club on September 8th for a day of fun benefitting

Yates County History Center
Sweet Farm Provisions to Celebrate Grand Opening in Downtown Penn Yan
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Sweet Farm Provisions to Celebrate Grand Opening in Downtown Penn Yan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26th, 2025  Sweet Farm Provisions to Celebrate Grand Opening in Downtown Penn Yan  Penn Yan, NY — Sweet Farm Provisions is proud to announce the grand opening of its new downtown Penn Yan retail space, a welcoming hub where conscious consumers can find thoughtfully curated goods that make sustainable living simple, stylish, and impactful. Sweet Farm Provisions is a part of Sweet Farm Foundation, a nonprofit farm located in Himrod, NY.   Located in the heart of downtown, Sweet

Sweet Farm Foundation
The Pat II Welcomes Guests Aboard for Season Five
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Pat II Welcomes Guests Aboard for Season Five

The Pat II Welcomes Guests Aboard for Season FiveThe Finger Lakes Boating Museum’s flagship has expanded daily cruises, increased charter availability, and added new specialty wine tasting tours Hammondsport, NY – The mid-morning blast of the boat’s horn echoing across placid Keuka Lake waters signals another small but historical moment for The Pat II. As the volunteer captain announces their departure and steers the all-electric powered vessel quietly away from the docks at Depot Park, guests settle in

Finger Lakes Boating Museum
Finger Lakes Fit Celebrates Expansion with Ribbon Cutting and 1st Annual 5K
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Finger Lakes Fit Celebrates Expansion with Ribbon Cutting and 1st Annual 5K

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2025Finger Lakes Fit Celebrates Expansion with Ribbon Cutting and 1st Annual 5KPENN YAN, NY — Finger Lakes Fit marked an exciting new chapter in its growth with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 7th to celebrate the gym’s recent expansion. The event, hosted in conjunction with the Yates County Chamber of Commerce, followed the 1st Annual Finger Lakes Fit 5K Run and Walk, which welcomed community members of all ages for a morning of movement and wellness. Located in

Finger Lakes Fit - Penn Yan
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for First Older Adult Center
Monday, June 16, 2025
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for First Older Adult Center

June 2, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPenn Yan, NY -  On Tuesday, June 17th, at 11:30am, Pro Action Yates Office for the Aging (YOFA) will host be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first Older Adult Center, located in the Pro Action YOFA Offices in the Yates County Building. Future activities at the Older Adult Center will include Computer classes; Arts and Crafts; Games; various educational classes; Recreational and Social activities; Health Screenings and Services; Special Events and Guest

Dave Boyd Music Celebrates Grand Reopening with Ribbon Cutting in Downtown Penn Yan
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Dave Boyd Music Celebrates Grand Reopening with Ribbon Cutting in Downtown Penn Yan

  Dave Boyd Music Celebrates Grand Reopening with Ribbon Cutting in Downtown Penn Yan Penn Yan, NY — Music lovers have a new reimagined space and shop to visit in Penn Yan with the official reopening of Dave Boyd Music, a hub for instruments, accessories, audio gear, repairs, and all things music. The Yates County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, May 29 to mark the occasion and welcome the business to its new location on 111 Main Street in Penn Yan.  Located in

Dave Boyd Music
Yates County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Dinner and Honors Outstanding Community Leaders
Monday, June 09, 2025
Yates County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Dinner and Honors Outstanding Community Leaders

Yates County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Dinner and Honors Outstanding Community LeadersPenn Yan, NY — On Thursday, June 5th, the Yates County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Dinner and Community Awards at Climbing Bines Craft Ale Company, bringing together business and community leaders for an evening of celebration, gratitude, and recognition.The event was made possible by generous sponsors including Lyons National Bank, Keystone Custom Decks, Keuka College, Bank of the Finger Lakes, ServU

Yates Community Center Launches “Raise the Roof” Campaign
Friday, June 06, 2025
Yates Community Center Launches “Raise the Roof” Campaign

June 5, 2025 Media Contact: Charles Bollinger III, Executive Director Yates Community Center (315) 536-3354 raisetheroof@yatescc.org ________________________________________Yates Community Center Launches “Raise the Roof” Campaign to Fund New Community Facility   PENN YAN, NY. For years, our community has struggled to find available indoor space for sports, fitness classes, and programs for all ages. The Yates Community Center (YCC) is now taking a bold step forward by launching the Raise the Roof

Yates Community Center
New York State Council of the Arts announces SFLM as grantee
Friday, June 06, 2025
New York State Council of the Arts announces SFLM as grantee

The Saunders Finger Lakes Museum (SFLM) is proud to announce the receipt of a $1.8 million grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the continued construction of the museum’s main exhibition hall. SFLM is among 134 recipients of NYSCA’s capital project funding, which totals more than $86 million statewide. Dedicated to celebrating the vibrant cultures and diverse ecology of the Finger Lakes Region, SFLM is actively bringing its mission to life—even as construction

Saunders Finger Lakes Museum
FLBM Adds Boating Safety Classes
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
FLBM Adds Boating Safety Classes

FLBM Adds Summer dates for 2025 Boating Safety Certification Classes  All boat operators will be required to have a NYS boating safety certificate this year  FINGER LAKES, May 2025 – Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport will continue to help make earning the required New York State safe boating certificate easy to do in 2025. The Museum will offer the one-day course each month through August, adding three more opportunities for boaters to learn how to stay safe on the water. This popular program,

Finger Lakes Boating Museum
Spring Tradition Brings Keuka College and Community Together
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Spring Tradition Brings Keuka College and Community Together

Written by Kevin FrischFriday, May 2, 2025A local rite of spring, Celebrate Service… Celebrate Yates, saw Keuka College students, faculty, and staff join scores of local volunteers in a day of community building – both literally and figuratively. Nealy 150 participants fanned out to some 20 locations throughout the county on Sunday, April 27, for a day of cleaning, painting, planting, raking, and completing improvement projects at youth camps, churches, cemeteries, and community centers. “Celebrate Service…

Keuka College
Finger Lakes Fit: Your Hometown Gym and Host of the First Annual 5K Run/Walk and Ribbon Cutting!
Friday, May 02, 2025
Finger Lakes Fit: Your Hometown Gym and Host of the First Annual 5K Run/Walk and Ribbon Cutting!

Finger Lakes Fit: Your Hometown Gym and Host of the First Annual 5K Run/Walk and Ribbon Cutting! PENN YAN, NY — Looking to elevate your fitness journey in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere? Finger Lakes Fit, located at 143 Seneca St. in Penn Yan, is your go-to destination for achieving your health goals! Owned and operated by local fitness enthusiast William Bowers, the gym is fully equipped with everything you need, from cardio machines and free weights to a sauna, apparel, personal training, and workout

Finger Lakes Fit - Penn Yan
Yates County History Center New Exhibit
Thursday, May 01, 2025
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

Yates County History Center
Vineyard View Winery Expands to Seneca Lake with New Tasting Room & Event Space in Partnership with
Friday, April 25, 2025
Vineyard View Winery Expands to Seneca Lake with New Tasting Room & Event Space in Partnership with

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Vineyard View Winery Expands to Seneca Lake with New Tasting Room & Event Space in Partnership with Sweet Farm’s Climate SanctuaryGrand Opening Celebration Scheduled for May 25HIMROD, NY – Vineyard View Winery, a beloved family-owned winery on Keuka Lake, is proud to announce the opening of its new satellite tasting room and event venue, The Meadows, on the scenic shores of Seneca Lake. In partnership with Sweet Farm’s Climate Sanctuary, this unique year-round destination offers guests

Vineyard View Winery on Seneca
New Business ''Plants on Main'' Brings a Touch of Nature to Penn Yan
Friday, April 18, 2025
New Business ''Plants on Main'' Brings a Touch of Nature to Penn Yan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Yates County Chamber of Commerce 315.536.3111 chelsea@yatesny.com    New Business "Plants on Main" Brings a Touch of Nature to Penn Yan    Penn Yan, NY – The Yates County Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome "Plants on Main" to the heart of Penn Yan's business community. This unique plant and gift shop offers a refreshing new destination for plant enthusiasts, garden lovers, and anyone looking to bring a little piece of nature into their lives.    Owned and

Plants on Main
NEW YORK’S SENECA LAKE WINE TRAIL UNVEILS REFRESHED VISUAL BRANDING
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
NEW YORK’S SENECA LAKE WINE TRAIL UNVEILS REFRESHED VISUAL BRANDING

NEW YORK’S SENECA LAKE WINE TRAIL UNVEILS REFRESHED VISUAL BRANDING New branding embodies richness and transformation, visually capturing the essence of Seneca Lake and its renowned wineries. WATKINS GLEN, NY. (March 26, 2025) — The Seneca Lake Wine Trail (SLWT), an independent leader in grape growing, wine, and tourism initiatives in New York’s Finger Lakes region unveiled a refreshed visual brand identity. Seneca Lake is the crown jewel of the Finger Lakes, with producers crafting exceptional

Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Once Finger Lakes Celebrates 5 Years
Monday, April 07, 2025
Once Finger Lakes Celebrates 5 Years

Once Finger Lakes Celebrates 5-Year Milestone: Evolving While Staying True to Core ValuesPenn Yan, April 5, 2025 – Once (OHN-say) Finger Lakes, a beloved local establishment that has become a cornerstone of the Finger Lakes region, is excited to celebrate its 5-year anniversary! From its beginnings as a "Regional Wine Tasting Room" offering selections from 9 upscale wineries to its current evolution as a "Regional Tasting Bar & Shop" with a wider range of local craft offerings, the business has remained

Once Finger Lakes
Camp Invention 2025
Thursday, April 03, 2025
Camp Invention 2025

CONTACT: Ken Torisky National Inventors Hall of Fame Phone: 234-901-6085 E-mail: ktorisky@invent.orgCamp Invention's Fun, Action-Packed Summer STEM Program Coming to Your AreaPenn Yan, NY — March 31, 2025 — Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to the following locations: St. Mary School the week of July 7 - July 11, 2025 Yates County the week of July 14 - July 18, 2025 SFSS the week of July 28 - August 1, 2025 Regional program sponsors include Camp

St. Michael School
Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park to be Upgraded for the Next Century
Thursday, March 06, 2025
Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park to be Upgraded for the Next Century

New Design and Timeline Announced for Replacement of Iconic Footbridge   The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) announced today that the current Sentry Bridge at the entrance of Watkins Glen State Park will be replaced next year. A new, sustainable span will be built to last through the next 100 years, replacing the 1908 span that has been compromised by time and weather. "When coming to Watkins Glen, we want visitors to have the full park experience so they can enjoy

ServU Credit Union, Grand Opening Penn Yan
Thursday, January 09, 2025
ServU Credit Union, Grand Opening Penn Yan

ServU Credit Union opens new branch in Penn Yan, New York  January 7, 2025 – Penn Yan, NYServU Credit Union cut the ribbon on a brand new, full-service branch in Penn Yan on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The Yates County Chamber assisted with the ribbon-cutting ceremony.  This beautiful, new 5,000-square-foot building is located at 102 Delano Place, across from the Keuka Lake Outlet and directly behind the Casa Mezcal Restaurant, next to Carey’s Lumber. ServU Credit Union members can take advantage of

ServU Federal Credit Union- Penn Yan Branch
2024 Community Table Dinner Raises $22K for Our Town Rocks & The Living Well
Thursday, November 21, 2024
2024 Community Table Dinner Raises $22K for Our Town Rocks & The Living Well

For Immediate Release: November 21st, 2024Contact: Chelsea Race, Director of Marketing(315) 536-3111 | chelsea@yatesny.com    2024 Community Table Dinner Raises $22K for Our Town Rocks & The Living Well   The Community Table Dinner takes place the first Saturday of September each year, where hundreds gather over a communal farm-to-table meal to raise funds for a different local charity in Yates County. While the dinner is typically held on the Main Street Bridge in Penn Yan, this is the second year

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