Wayne County Life

SUBMITTED by Amy Blum (7-Mar-2011)

Two Hands-On Workshops by Native American Flutist and Musician Arvel Bird to be Presented by Ganondagan

Arvel Bird

Animal totems and flute / drum circles will be focus of workshops.

Two unique opportunities for the public to participate directly in a workshop with award-winning Native American musician Arvel Bird (Southern Paiute – Me’tis/Scottish) will be offered this month in Rochester, sponsored by Friends of Ganondagan (FoG). On Saturday, April 9 from 1-3 pm, Arvel will present his “Animal Totems and Drumming Circle Workshop,” and on Thursday evening, April 14 from 7-9 pm, he will offer his “Animal Totems and Flute Circle Workshop.” Both workshops will take place at the Quaker Meetinghouse (workshops not affiliated with the Quakers), at 84 Scio Street, corner of Scio and Charlotte.

The first half of each workshop will focus on how indigenous tribes used animal “medicine” or “wisdom,” and how—through Arvel’s guided meditation—individuals can learn to find and connect with their power animal. The second half of each workshop involves a music circle to which participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments: percussion for April 9, or a flute for April 14. Arvel describes the music circles as a “fun and healing time to connect to the Creator with movement and rhythm.”

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SUBMITTED by Jill Harper, Lyons Central School (30-Mar-2011)

Dear Community Member,

We would like to remind you all that the community health fair will be this Saturday April 2 from 9 am-1 pm at the Lyons Community Center. The purpose of this event is to give back to our community, staff and students by providing education, entertainment and many free items to those who attend. To date we have confirmation of over 40 agencies that will be joining us. There has been a great deal of time and effort put forth by students and staff in planing this event.

We will have entertainment provided by Kid Power who will be presenting "Operation Lunch Line" and will provide an opportunity for guests to join Kid Power on an amazing journey inside the human body of a young boy named Max. Presentations will be at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30.

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SUBMITTED by Susan Gateley (1-Apr-2011)



Along with the classes in drawing and knots by other teachers, I'm offering a class in writing and publishing your story. Great American novel, memoir, how to manual, or family history you'll learn how to put it together and get it into print. Life is filled with interesting stories including your own. How to make memories into memoirs and more is our mission this Saturday.

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SUBMITTED by Carol Kenyon, Everybody Rides, Inc. (1-April-2011)

A benefit breakfast buffet will be held at the Montour Falls Moose Lodge, Sunday, April 3, 8-11 AM. The buffet is $6 per person and all proceeds benefit Everybody Rides Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program. The Moose Lodge is located at 2096 State route 14 in Montour Falls, NY.

Sunday looks to be the only nice weather day of the week, so get together with some family and friends for a ROAD TRIP to Montour Falls for a wonderful breakfast and to support Everybody Rides - where freedom begins on the back of a horse!

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SUBMITTED by Joan Carey (31-Mar-2011)

The first Captains and Sailors 5K race is planned for Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Forman Park (tentative location) in Pultneyville during the 54th annual Pultneyville Homecoming celebration. The walkers will begin at 8:10 AM and the runners at 8:30 on a route that goes by many historic sites plus offering a beautiful view of Lake Ontario on parts of the route. T-shirts are being offered to the first 75 entries with prizes given to the first place finisher in each age division for males and females in the running division and first place finishers in the male and female walker division.

This race is part of a series of three 5K races planned by the Williamson High School French Club. These 5K races are being offered to those who are interested as a means to raise funds for a trip to France in December 2011. The Tour de Pommes 5K and the French Toast 5K are scheduled for June 18 and August 20 respectively. If you sign up for the three race series there is a $5 discount. For more information you may contact Diane Osborn at 315-589-2318 or email at ljodlo@aol.com.

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SUBMITTED by Ken Bradstreet, Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor (31-Mar-2011)

On April 9th from 9AM to Noon, Palmyra-Macedon student athletes will participate in their second annual Village of Palmyra spring cleanup. This community service project is organized by the school district's Director of Physical Education, Athletics and Community Service, Thomas Schmandt.

Downtown Palmyra

One hundred or more student athletes will gather at locations designated by village officials within the Village of Palmyra and pick up trash and debris left behind this long hard winter. Last year, in addition to the usual litter, items such as a vehicle fuel tank, 10-12 foot sections of piping and a variety of lumber were removed. All village residents are encouraged to follow the students' example. Take a few hours on the 9th of April and spruce up your own properties and help make the Village of Palmyra shine.

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