11 things to do in the Canandaigua area this week
Visiting Ontario County's seven parks is among the activities to cross off on anyone's must-do list.
One thing you can do this week, in addition to taking a dip in Canandaigua Lake at Deep Run Park in Gorham or enjoying the views at Gannett Hill in Bristol Hills, is to help shape the future of these and the county's other recreational gems at an open house Thursday at the Finger Lakes Community College Geneva campus, 63 Pulteney St.
Visitors will have an opportunity to learn about the planning process and provide feedback on county recreational facilities and offerings as well as help guide decision-making over the next 10 to 20 years.
The community can also take a public survey and provide thoughts and desires for the parks. Questions on the survey cover issues such as barriers to participation, facility needs, user satisfaction, and public outreach. The Ontario County Parks and Recreation Master Plan survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OntarioCoParks.
Here’s more of what’s happening this week:
1. It’s Ontario County Fair week
The Ontario County Fair opens at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, and will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Saturday, July 29, at the Ontario County Fairgrounds, 2820 County Road 10, Canandaigua. The 180th celebration of agriculture features animal competitions, food contests, rides, racing, demolition derby, fireworks and more. For details and a daily schedule of events, visit ontariocountyfair.org.
2. Learn babysitting skills at Wood Library
This class for boys and girls ages 11 to 18 will run from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 25 at Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of a babysitter including skills in accident prevention, first aid, and abdominal thrusts for choking victims. For details and to register for this or other Wood Library programs, visit woodlibrary.org or call 585-394-1381.
3. Bed race fundraiser in Canandaigua
The bed race is a popular and fun way to raise money for Family Promise of Ontario County, which works to address homelessness in the community. The race is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. July 25 at the Ontario County Fairgrounds, 2820 County Road 10. For more details, visit https://www.familypromiseontariocounty.org/amazing-bed-race.
4. Weigh in on Ontario County parks
Residents are invited to learn more about and provide input on the Ontario County Parks and Recreation master plan at an open house at 6 p.m. July 27 at Finger Lakes Community College's Geneva campus, 63 Pulteney St. Meet in Room 120.
5. ‘Bullets Over Broadway’ in Phelps
Phelps-Clifton Springs Community Theatre is presenting the Woody Allen musical “Bullets Over Broadway.” Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 27, 28 and 29, and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at Midlakes High School auditorium. Tickets, which are $10 ahead of time and $12 at the door, are available at the Midlakes High School office, Phelps Hometown Pharmacy, Sandy’s Floral Gallery (Clifton Springs), Renaissance—The Goodie II Shoppe (Canandaigua), Deb’s Crafts and Things (Newark) and Stomping Grounds (Geneva).Friday, July 28
6. Canandaigua's ‘Magnificent Benefactress’
The life of Mary Clark Thompson will be celebrated from 3 to 6 p.m. July 28 at the chapel at Woodlawn Cemetery, 130 N. Pearl St., Canandaigua, on the centennial of her passing. A proclamation presentation is planned at 4 p.m. Visitors will be able to enjoy music on the fully restored 19th-century Hook and Hastings pipe organ by organists Stan Avery and Robert "Bob" Green. Admission is free. Organizers ask that you consider leaving a fresh cut flower at her gravesite in appreciation of all that she did for the Canandaigua community and beyond.
7. Lakefront Art Show in Canandaigua
The Lakefront Art Show will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and 30, at Kershaw Park in Canandaigua. More than 100 local and regional artists will be featured. Free parking across the street from the park is available and admission is free. For more information visit Lakefronartshow.com.
8. Gun violence prevention workshop in Canandaigua
A gun violence prevention workshop is planned for 9 a.m. to noon July 29 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 183 N. Main St., Canandaigua. The Rev. Rosalind Hughes, author of “Whom Shall I Fear? Urgent Questions for Christians in an Age of Violence” and an Episcopal priest and gun prevention advocate in Ohio, will lead the workshop. Hughes also will be guest preacher at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 30.
9. Yates County’s murder of the century
“The People v. George Crozier: Yates County's Murder of the Century” will be presented at 11 a.m. July 29 in the gallery of the L. Caroline Underwood Museum, 107 Chapel St., Penn Yan. Yates County History Center staff member Jonathan Monfiletto will talk about the Benton resident, the Crozier family, their relatives and acquaintances, and the unfolding of the alleged murder and subsequent trial during this presentation. Admission is $8 for YCHC members and $12 for nonmembers. There is no need to register or pay in advance. For more information, call 315-536-7318 or email ycghs@yatespast.org.
10. School of Rock in Canandaigua
The band performs from 5 to 8 p.m. July 29 at The Central on Main, Downtown Canandaigua's outdoor bar, live music and dining venue between Simply Crepes, Wally’s Pub and Bubby’s Tavern. The bar opens for happy hour at 3 p.m. Saturday and enjoy streaming music while being happy.
11. Croquet fans get ready at Granger Homestead
Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum will host an interactive program on croquet from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30. Enjoy an ice cream cone or a cold drink while you watch a match – or participate yourself. Admission to the mansion and carriage museum, 295 N. Main St., Canandaigua, is free during that time.
If you have an event you'd like to see listed in the "Things to Do" column, email Mike Murphy at mmurphy@messengerpostmedia.com.
This article originally appeared on MPNnow: 11 things to do in the Finger Lakes this week
