As April draws to a close – and May is closer than you think – you might find yourself a little introspective, wondering where the time has gone and what lies ahead?
Several upcoming events may inspire you to express yourself creatively and grow spiritually, as well as explore the origins of family.
Here’s what’s happening this week.
1. Google your family tree in Canandaigua
Genealogist and historian Dennis Hogan will be the presenter at this Ontario County Genealogical Society program, which will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at the Ontario County Historical Society, 55 N. Main St. , Canandaigua.
2. Participate in the National Day of Prayer in Canandaigua
The Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua and Canandaigua Rotary are co-sponsoring a National Day of Prayer breakfast, Thursday, May 2, at 7 a.m., at the Carriage House, Sonnenberg Gardens, 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua . Tickets are $12 each and are available at the door. David Hutchings, executive director of Sonnenberg Gardens, will be the keynote speaker. After breakfast, a brief tour of the Sonnenberg Mansion is planned.
3. Find out what Canandaigua writers are working on
The Canandaigua Writers Group has been meeting regularly for some time at the Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Participants share original stories, poems, memoirs, and more in a learning and supportive community of fellow writers. The next time they do all of this is between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, May 3. All are welcome. For more details and to register for this or other Wood Library programs, visit woodlibrary.org or call 585-394-1381.
4. Find ideas for domestic projects in Geneva
The FLX Home Show begins at 5 p.m. on May 3 and continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 4 at the Geneva Recreation Complex, 666 S. Exchange St., Geneva. The free trade show makes it easy for customers to meet with contractors, retailers and other businesses in the home services market.
5. Learn about genealogy in Victor
Learn how to do basic research about your ancestors and more during this program scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Victor Farmington Library, 15 W. Main St., Victor. For more details and to register for this and other programs, visit www.victorfarmingtonlibrary.org.
6. Allow your inner artist to take flight in Canandaigua
The Ontario County Arts Council’s first May workshop cluster will begin from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 4 at the Ontario County Historical Society, 55 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Instructor Peggi Heissenberger will teach Acrylic 101, with the first of three classes, Seagulls on the Shore. Heissenberger will also teach Pull of the Moon, Friday, May 17, and Breeze in the Trees, Saturday, May 25. The cost is $45 for each course. Hardware will be included; just bring your lunch and a drink. No experience is necessary. For more information about Heissenberger, visit www.Peggiarts.com. Additional Ontario County Arts Council workshops will take place throughout the month. Seats…
