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armers Markets are ‘essential’ services and we Fbelieve it is more important than ever to be here for you. Come get greens, honey, syrup, jam, pies, fresh the parents. How affordable is it? $480.00 for the of past races, along with directions to the track. Find veggies, baked treats, quilts, handmade face masks, entire season which includes the rental of a microd & the club’s schedule on our Facebook page: Finger eggs, mushrooms, and much more on Sunday! Things motor each week. The Club is centered around parents Lakes Microd Club. Racing is for both Boys & Girls are different at the market this year due to the pandemic spending time with their children, (in a beautiful ages 5-17. For more information call (A.J. Burgess) at and we hope you will help us keep everyone safe - place) improving their driving skills, Sportsmanship, 607-898-3313. vendors and shoppers. Please follow our important and Helping others. There is a learning curve for the safety rules when coming to the market. Also we highly parents as well, putting the motor on, lining up the encourage preorder & prepayment for a quick pick chain & more. By now you might be wondering how up at the market - check our vendor list here: https:// competitive is the Racing? Well in the 38 years of freevillefarmersmarket.weebly.com/2020-vendor... for running the track this way our percentage of Drivers info about specific preorder and delivery options. winning a race each year is 89.63%. We will be holding Try-Outs at the end of april this year and private Try- outs are available. If interested, call A.J. at 607-898- GROTON OLDE HOME DAYS 3313 to set-up a time. e are still up in the air on if we will be able to Whold the festival this year (2021). We are a Location & Contact Information planning ahead that we will get the green light to hold our Groton Olde Home Days Festival this year. Groton Our Track is located just off the corners of Rts. of 38 Olde Home Days 2021 dates are set for Thursday, CONNIE WANTS TO GO WITH THE SAME AD AS LAST YEAR FOR THE & 34B, (at: 1437 Peruville Rd. Freeville NY) and is the Friday and Saturday August 26, 27 and 28. We will travel guide WITH A FEW REVISIONS: We are taking out Family Friendly,great dance oor,food,drinks,great bands,it all add'ssport up to a ofgood Microding’s time! Premiere Facility. On our club’s continue to update everyone in the coming weeks – WE ARE REPLACING IT WITH: Website: www.littlewheels.org. There are some videos follow us on Facebook. IN NEED OF A GREAT EVENT LOCATION? CONTACT US TODAY! WE ARE TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR OUR DINNER SHOWS. WE ALSO TAKE RESERVATIONS FOR RENTAL OF THE OPRY BARN FOR WEDDINGS, REHEARSAL DINNERS,CHRISTMAS PARTIES, BENEFITS AND ANY SPECIAL EVENTS YOU MAY HAVE IN MIND.

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Sunday hours. Groups of 10 or more are welcome GENERAL INFO: Center4Art.org The Center for the anytime by appointment. DRIVE-IN SUMMER CONCERT Arts is hosting Drive-In Concerts at Dwyer Park in Preble, NY located about 10 minutes north of Homer. We are uncertain what our summer and fall event line- SERIES FEAT. SISTER HAZEL Gates open at 6PM. You must purchase your vehicle up will look like. We are planning to bring events back ticket in advance. Up to 4 individuals per vehicle. All to the CNY Living History Center as the guidelines Drive-In Concerts are “First Come, First Parked” allow. AT DWYER MEMORIAL PARK shows. Center Members will receive preferred parking. June 26 8PM All ticketed vehicles will have a 10×10 foot pod within For the most up to date information, please phone Dwyer Memorial Park which to park. Guests may exit their vehicles, but must (607) 299-4185 or visit our Facebook page or website 6799 Little York Lake Road remain in their 10×10 spot on the Driver’s Side Only. www.cnylivinghistory.org. Preble, NY 13141 Masks must be worn when not in your 10×10 foot spot (607) 749-4900 (restroom/concession visits). he Center for the Arts of Homer presents Sister THazel on June 26th at Dwyer Memorial Park as part of their Drive-In Summer Concert Series. Originating from Gainesville, FL, Sister Hazel is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well-spring of natural talent has been called “one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years” by Performing Songwriter Magazine. Song “All for You,” topped the adult alternative charts during the summer of 1997 and the success propelled their album to platinum status. . Since then, the band JULY 16-18, 2021 has become firmly established not only in rock and 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse Coal Yard alternative music, but now in country with four back- syracusenationals.com 720 Railroad St to-back Billboard Top Country Albums Chart entries DeRuyter, NY 13052 along with making their debut on the most revered yracuse Nationals Classic Car Show is one of the (315) 852-9932 stage in country music, the Grand Ole Opry. Tickets Slargest automobile shows in the country, the largest are $75 per vehicle with up to four people per vehicle. in the Northeast, featuring a wide range of exhibit ur 2nd annual motorcycle ride for cancer. More Odetails to come – check out our Facebook page for TICKET LINK https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ of products such as street rods and custom, classic, updates. sister-hazel-drive-in-concert-tickets-148776980955 muscle and antique cars.

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From its modest beginnings youth. Our innovative, as a summer camp for inner highly regarded programs city children, our Agency serve high need, specialized has grown to become one of populations who have been the largest, most respected historically underserved. residential treatment We care first about the youth facilities in New York State. we serve, while helping We currently provide over them develop the attitudes, 200 teenagers from 55 social skills and self- counties with counseling, education, independent direction that will enable them to become contributing living and vocational skills, family reconciliation and members of the community, and we respect, empower, supportive community services. Additionally, we and partner with families to support their efforts in are also one of the largest not-for-profit agencies in successful reunification and family preservation. THE WILLIAM GEORGE Tompkins and Cortland counties, providing jobs for nearly 500 full-time employees. In addition to providing outstanding residential care, The William George Agency strives to create an AGENCY FOR CHILDREN’S What drives this tremendous growth and impact? At exceptional work environment as well. We provide the heart of everything we do is our motto: “Care First” an excellent wage and benefits package, and we SERVICES offer extensive support, training, and advancement ince its inception in 1895, The William George We are committed to providing a safe and caring opportunities. It’s challenging work, but if you like SAgency for Children’s Services has been at the residential environment supported by proven building relationships and working with people, if you forefront of residential care. therapeutic, clinical, and medical care for at-risk enjoy making an impact by teaching and helping others, this may be the rewarding career for you.

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