Snowshoe At the Montezuma Audubon Center!
Ready for some outdoor adventure? Try snowshoeing at the Montezuma Audubon Center! Snowshoes are available for rent. Costs: $5 adults & $3 children. For additional information call (315) 365-3588. MAC, 2295 Route 89, Savannah. ny.audubon.org/montezuma.htm
January 7: Hot Cocoa and Snow—Snowshoe and X-C Ski
Cross-country skiers and snowshoes are welcome to kickoff the winter season at the Montezuma Audubon Center with two guided events. Skiers will be led around the two-mile groomed trail while snowshoers will explore the signs of winter on the forest and grassland trail. Afterwards, everyone will warm up inside with a cup of hot cocoa. *Fee including snowshoe rental: $5/child, $7.50/adult, $20/family; Fee without rental: $3/child, $5/adult, $15/family. Skis rentals are not available. 1pm to 2:30pm. 315-365-3588 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
January 11: Hot Cocoa and Snow—X-C Ski at Howland’s Island
Cross-country skiers will be led around Howland’s Island, one of the wildest places in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex, to enjoy the beauty of this winter wonderland. Afterwards, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa at the Center. *Fee: $3/child, $5/adult, $15/family (participants must bring their own skis). 10am to Noon. 315-365-3588 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
January 14: Family Ski and Snowboard Nights at Brantling
From 5pm to 9pm. Reservations for rental equipment are encouraged. Visit the website for registration and rental information. www.brantling.com. Brantling Ski Slopes Inc., 4015 Fish Farm Road, Sodus (315) 331-2365
January 21:Snowshoe & Cross Country Ski at Alasa Farms
Trips through the forest and fields of Alasa Farms. 10am to Noon. Come with your mud boots, snowshoes or skis. Sponsored by the Genesee Land Trust. Please RSVP to Linda Straus at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
January 21: Owl Prowl
Owls are among the silent hunters of the night. Live owls will be on display during an indoor presentation on local owl habitats by animal rehabilitator Ron Walker. Then, join the MAC staff to search for the threatened short-eared owl in the grasslands around Montezuma. $5/child, $7.50/adult, $20/family. 2:30pm to4:30pm. 315-365-3588 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
January 21: Winter Wine and Food Affair
The Rotary Clubs of Wayne County will host a Winter Wine and Food Affair on Saturday, January 21st at the Alex Eligh Community Center located at 303 East Avenue, Newark, New York. The event will feature two tasting sessions: an early session from 5p.m. - 7p.m. or a later session from 7p.m. – 9p.m. Guests will be offered tastings and sales from over 20 wineries, farm markets and food establishments. Call (315) 331-6045 for more information.
January 21,22: Wine and Chili Fest
JD Wine Cellars, Long Acre Farm, Eddy Road, Macedon. Warm up your winter with wine and chili. Serving 2 different chilis with paired wines. 12pm to 5pm. www.jdwinecellars.com
January 26: Shade Grown Coffee House and Open Mic Night
The Montezuma Audubon Center hosts a coffee house/open mic featuring local music and talent. Come relax and enjoy the music or sign up to perform. Each coffee house will feature a brief presentation on a timely environmental issue. The topic this month is Wetland Habitats. Fee: Free! 6:30pm to 9:30pm. 315-365-3588 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
January 28: Kick Cancer Out Benefit Tournament
Three Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts Schools will have an inter-school tournament and demonstration to raise money for cancer. Casey Park, 6551 knickerbocker Road, Ontario. 1pm to 5pm. www.kuksoolwon.com
January 28: 7th Annual Red Cross Vegas Night
Vegas style games using Barton Bucks (play money). Raffles, live/silent auctions. Hors d'oevres, desserts and cash bar. Palmyra Moose Lodge, Route 31, Palmyra. 6:30pm to 11pm. www.waynecountyredcross.org
January 28: Family Ski and Snowboard Nights at Brantling
From 5pm to 9pm. Reservations for rental equipment are encouraged. Visit the website for registration and rental information. www.brantling.com. Brantling Ski Slopes Inc., 4015 Fish Farm Road, Sodus (315) 331-2365
January 28: Winter Lecture Series
Sponsored by the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society. Topic "The Scoop on our Old Houses, Part 2", by John Zornow. A continuation of last year's informative talk on historic Newark houses. All programs begin at 2pm at the Newark-Arcadia Museum, 120 High Street and are FREE. 315-331-6409
This calendar is published by the Wayne County Office of Tourism. Inclusion in this publication does not constitute an endorsement. While every effort is made to insure accuracy, the Wayne County Office of Tourism cannot assume responsibility for changes in details and rates. www.waynecountytourism.com - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - 800-527-6510