Wayne County Council for the Arts Classes & Workshops for children and adults, 108 West Miller Street, Newark (315) 331-4593. www.waynearts.wordpress.com
Museum of Wayne County History Exhibit:"Wayne County Call of Duty: The War of 1812" will open. Call the Museum for more information. (315) 946-4943. www.waynehistory.org
March 3: 7th Annual Gala BallFundraiser for Cracker Box Palace will be held at Captain Jack's Tavern, Greig Street, Sodus point. Wine tasting, fine cuisine, open bar, silent and live auction, music and dancing. For pricing and tickets call (315) 576-6586 or (585) 737-5686.
March 3: Nest Box Building Volunteer Day Come one! Come all! Make nest boxes for birds great and small! Volunteers are wanted to help build and repair nest boxes for our most vulnerable bird species like the kestrel, wood duck, and purple martin. Lunch will be provided. Fee: FREE! 9am to 1pm. Visit http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma.htm for more information
March 7:Montezuma Birding Van Tour Ducks, geese and swans are on the move as the spring migration season is upon us. Hop in our van for an excursion to Montezuma’s birding hotspots where hundreds of thousands of waterfowl can be seen! Participants are encouraged to bring their camera and binoculars. Fee: $7.50/child; $10/adult, $30/family; $5/person if you drive yourself. 9am to Noon.Visit http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma.htm for more information
March 8-24: 2012 Annual Wayne County High School Art ExhibitWayne County Council of the Arts, 108 W. Miller Street, Newark. Reception on the 11th from 2am to 4pm. www.waynearts.wordpress.com
March 10: Winter Lecture Series Sponsored by the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society. Topic "The History of the Wizard of Oz", by Valerie Lapresi-Schmitz. Children as well as adults will enjoy this one. All programs begin at 2pm at the Newark-Arcadia Museum, 120 High Street and are FREE. 315-331-6409
March 10: Annual Dinner Dance Biker BallSponsored by the Wayne County Motorcycle Club to benefit the Humane Society. Join us for a night of food, music and friends and the popular “Silent Auction”. Tickets available at the shelter. Newark Elks Club, South Main Street, Newark. Begins at 5:30pm. www.waynecountymc.com
March 10,11: 2nd Annual Wine out of WinterCelebrate the end of the winter season with festive tropical wine and food pairings. www.lakeontariowinetrail.com
March 10,11: 2nd Annual Sportsman's Swap MeetSwap meet of individuals, dealers and collectors with everything and anything sportsman related. Refreshments, FFL dealers on site. 1770 Route 89, Savannah. 8am to 4pm. (315) 365-2522.
March 11: Canaltown Chorale ConcertThe concert will feature Canticles of America by John Rutter and The Last Words of David by Randall Thompson . Additional selections of sacred music will be performed. The Chorale will be under the direction of Jerry Hefley and Kay Oosterling will accompany. The Chorale will perform at 4pm in the Palmyra First United Methodist Church located on the corners of Church and Main Streets in Palmyra. A suggested donation of $5.00 per person will be accepted at the door. For more information go to Canaltown Chorale on facebook.com or contact Pam Marsteiner at 315-946-9085 or Linda Shepard at 351-986-1607.
March 15: Historical Spirits7:00 p.m. Alling Coverlet Museum, 122 William Street, Palmyra. Let’s talk about the ghosts.
March 16: Impact Theatre Presents New City New City is a five member band that consists of rhythm lead guitar, vocals, bass guitar, saxophone and drums. They play a wide variety of music such as spiritual gospel, and rhythm and blues combined with funk rhythms. Drama also by In Your face Players. Fee: Free! 7:30pm-9:15pm. Doors open at 7pm. 1180 Canandaigua St.(Rt. 21- the Palmyra Town Hall), Palmyra. Reservations strongly suggested. for mature audiences ages 12+. Call (315) 597-3553 or visit www.impactdrama.com
March 17-18 & 24-25: Maple Fest Weekend
Log Cabin is offering All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes with Real Maple Syrup from Packard Farms in Macedon and FREE Hayrides from the Log Cabin to Packard Farms to see the whole syrup process. Hayrides 10am-1pm. For more information call (315) 986-9224.
March 17: Nordic Walking Demo & HikeCasey Park, Knickerbocker Road, Ontario. Learn Nordic walking techniques and hike the trails. 10:30am to 12:30pm. Trail Works, Inc. (315) 589-5082. www.trailworks.org
March 17,18: National Fishing Lure Collectors’ Club Convention and Meet Saturday 17th, 10am to 4pm; Sunday 9am to 11am. Public welcome at the Palmyra Inn, Route 21. Call (315) 597-4793 S. Hays for information.
March 18: Pancake Breakfast
Macedon Fire Hall 8am-Noon
March 22-25: Mackenzie’s Spring Open House
138 Eat Main Street, Palmyra. (315) 597-5986. Door prizes, free Vera Bradley clip zip ID with $50 purchase. Spend $100 and get $20 off, $10 off $50 and $5 off $25. www.mymackenzies.com
March 23-25: March Into Spring Open House
Hop on in and see what is new for Spring! Free Refreshments and Door Prizes. LW Emporium Co-Op. 6355 Knickerbocker Rd. Ontario, NY (315) 524-8841March 23-25: Good Old Days Country Shop Spring Open House Opens for the season. Get inspired for Spring. 7643 Jay Street, Pultneyville. 9am - 5pm. www.goodolddayscountryshop.com (315) 589-2775
March 24: Bluegrass Concert Rhonda Vincent & The Rage will be performing at the Sodus High School Auditorium. Doors open at 5pm. Concert starts at 7pm with Rebecca Colleen and the Chore Lads an up and coming group from Romulus. Rhonda Vincent and The Rage start at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $25.
March 24: Public Ghost Hunt 7pm-1am. $30 per person. 132 Market Street Call for information at (315) 597-6981.
March 24: Galen Bicentennial BanquetBuffet dinner beginning at 4:30pm with social hour at the VFW, corner of Sodus and Columbia Sts., Clyde. www.clydespan.com
March 24: Sodus Rotary presents “Rhonda Vincent & the Rage”
Sodus High School Auditorium, doors open at 5pm. Rebecca Colleen & The Chore Lads open the show at 7pm. Tickets available from www.sodusrotary.org
March 24: The Big Read (Review and Talk) Join us for the review of “The Chocolate War” and talk on Bullying by Bonnie Hayes, director of Historic Palmyra. Village Bookmarket, 207 East Main Street, Palmyra at 10am. (315) 597-0210. www.villagebookmarket.com
March 24: Annual Pancake BreakfastRose Fire Hall 6:30am - 11am Adults $5, Ages 6-12 $3, 5 & under free.
March 24: LCC Easter Festival and Craft Show 9am-4pm Special Guest: The Easter Bunny! An Easter Egg Hunt will be held with live entertainment featuring local artists, with a bounce house and more. For event Schedule: www.lyonscc.org
March 28: Derby Hill Hawk Watch Visit Lake Ontario for the spectacular spring raptor migration. Travel in the Montezuma Audubon Center van to witness hundreds and perhaps thousands of bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, sharp-shinned hawks, turkey vultures and many more! If weather conditions do not cooperate, the program will be moved to Thursday, March 29. Meet at the Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146. Fee: $15/child, $20/adult.
March 29: Shade Grown Coffee House and Open Mic NightThe 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. The Coffee House will feature a brief presentation on the status of the NYS Environmental protection Fund. Fee: Free! 6:30pm-9:30pm
March 31: 6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt New Hope Assembly of God, 5160 Rt. 414, North Rose. For ages 12 & under. Registration begins at 9:30am and the event is from 10am -Noon. Free candy, prizes, refreshments and music will be provided.
March 31: Chicken BBQSodus Bay Sportsman's Club Noon-? 7812 Margaretta Rd. Sodus Point (315) 483-0051
March 31: Chicken BBQ East Palmyra Fire Department 3:30pm- 6:30pm Adults $8.50 Children $5.00
March 31: Organ Dedication Concert Wayne Skinner, a graduate of Boston Conservatory of Music, will perform in concert to dedicate the new Allen Organ at the North Ontario United Methodist Church,7200 Ontario Center Rd.Ontario, NY. Fee: Free! (315) 524-9509
March 31: Amphibian Migration Night HikeJoin us for a night hike around Montezuma's wetlands in search of our small, slippery, slimy friends. 8pm-9:30pm. Call for more information. (315) 365-3588
March 31: Wine Maker's DinnerEnjoy a chef prepared 5 course dinner, choice of entree paired with wines. Alternative beverages if not tasting wine. Features Thorpe Vineyard and silent auction gift baskets from Wolcott Historical Society. $25/person. Tickets sold at Carriage House Museum, Lyons National Bank branches. Sodus Bay Heights Country Club, 5pm.
March 31: Breakfest with the Easter BunnyAll you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, homefries, juice & coffee. Adults $6 Children 4-12 $3 Under 4 Free. 4049 Lake Road Pultneyville. Pultneyville Fire Co. Ladies Auxillary
March 31: Easter Egg Hunt & Muddy Trail HikeCracker Box Palace, 6450 Shaker road, Alton. 9:30am to 2pm. Lunch included. Wear old clothes and bring some to change into if needed.
March 31: 2nd Annual Wayne County Pizza Contest fundraiser. An exciting event in which participants can try pizza from 8 different vendors and VOTE on which one they like the best. A DJ will be present provided by Action Entertainment and there will be a cash bar available. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 10 and under. The event will be held at Captain Jacks located at 8505 Grieg St. in Sodus Point. The judges for this year’s event are the Rochester Pizza Guy (rochesternypizza.blogspot.com), WROC/WUHF’s John DiPasquale, WHAM13’s Sean Carroll, and Sodus Town Superintendent Steve LeRoy. Doors open at 1pm. BE SURE TO GET THERE BY 2PM TO VOTE!!!For more event information please contact the American Red Cross at 315-331-3783 or visit our website at www.waynecountyredcross.org.
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