The Beach Boys famously, harmoniously and awesomely sang, “I Get Around.”
The Eagles, also famously, harmoniously and awesomely, sang about “Life in the Fast Lane,” a song that we’re sure you’ll hear in a performance at the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua later this week.
But how did folks get around or maneuver the intricacies of the Finger Lakes area fast lanes back in the day? There are a few ways to find out.
Here’s what’s happening this week.
1. Who’s up for spaghetti? The Bloomfield Lions are
The Bloomfield Lions Club’s next spaghetti dinner is 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (or until sold out) Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Veterans Park, 6910 state Routes 5 and 20, East Bloomfield. The cost is $12 for ages 13 and up; $6 for 12 and under. The menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread and ice cream.
2. All about food and the Erie Canal in Farmington
Erie Canal Museum Educator Derrick Pratt will present “Erie Eats: The Erie Canal Food Ways Project” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Farmington Town Hall, 1000 County Road 8, Farmington. The program is the second of three presentations as part of the Farmington Historic Preservation Commission’s fall lecture series. Check the town’s website at www.townoffarmingtonny.com for cancellations and more information.
3. ‘Trolleys, Trains, and Trails’ in Canandaigua
The Ontario County Historical Society’s “Trolleys, Trains, and Trails” walking tour continues at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, starting at the society headquarters, 55 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Canandaigua transportation past and present is the subject of the walking tour, which lasts about an hour. Tours, which will happen rain or shine, are free, although donations will be accepted. No registration is required.
4. Fall in Love With Maple in Clifton Springs
The Fall in Love With Maple Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13, at Embers Rising Farm, 927 LaRue Road, Clifton Springs. Visitors can enjoy farm tours, fall photo ops, adopt-a-maple signups, vendors, fall produce, sourdough, ice cream, food trucks, mustards, popcorn and more. Also, see the baby goats who now call the farm home.
5. Boating through time in the Finger Lakes
The Boating Through History in the Finger Lakes program will be available to Finger Lakes Boating Museum visitors 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, through Monday, Oct 14. For all three days of the I Love NY Path Through History fall weekend, subject matter experts will be on hand at the museum for exclusive demonstrations and gallery talks. Museum daily admission is $12, with discounts for members, seniors, military, youths and more. There is no additional cost for special demonstrations and presentations. The Finger Lakes Boating Museum is at 8231 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport, Steuben County. For more information, visit www.flbm.org or call 607-569-2222.
6. See George Hayes & The Invisible Men in Canandaigua
George Hayes & The Invisible Men are set to perform from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Central on Main, 111 S. Main St., Canandaigua. Enjoy a throwback to the Hayes Brothers days and good old rock and roll. For details on this and other shows, visit https://www.facebook.com/TheCentralOnMain or www.downtowncanandaigua.com.
7. Get ready for one of these nights in Canandaigua
The Eaglez will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, 20 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua. Enjoy a performance by western New York’s original, longest-running Eagles tribute band. Tickets are available at fhpac.org or at the venue’s box office.
8. Pet blessings in Canandaigua
A pet blessing and celebration of St. Francis of Assisi will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 183 N. Main St., Canandaigua. The service will take place in the context of the morning liturgy and is open to anyone. People are encouraged to bring their pets, stuffed animals or photographs of beloved pets to the service for a blessing. “Blessing certificates” will be given and treats will be available for pets and their owners after the service. For more information, call 585-394-4818.
9. Fall book sale continues in Canandaigua
Wood Library’s fall book sale continues during normal operating hours this week through Sunday, Oct. 13, at the library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Oct. 12 is $5 bag sale day and Oct. 13 is $2 bag sale day. For details and to register for this or other Wood Library programs, visit woodlibrary.org or call 585-394-1381.
If you have an event you’d like to see listed in the “Things to Do” column, email Mike Murphy at mmurphy@messengerpostmedia.com.
Mike Murphy covers Canandaigua and other communities in Ontario County and writes the Eat, Drink and Be Murphy food and drink column. Follow him on X at @MPN_MikeMurphy.
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