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Happy weekend, Finger Lakes!
In today’s happening-today edition: Learn-to-curl sessions, upstate towns frozen in time, Shrek’s 25th anniversary screening, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Hands-on learning, big plans: Curling is arriving in the Southern Tier as the Finger Lakes Curling Club welcomes newcomers with learn-to-curl sessions and plans fundraising for the region’s first dedicated curling facility in 2026 — get all the details.
Quality holds as demand grows: New York’s Zen Toasted Maple marked ten years in business, celebrating the wooden tokens that put brands in pockets and pint glasses, from drink and admission tokens to keepsake promos — see how they scaled up.
Where America’s past endures: From Seneca Falls to Saratoga Springs, a recent feature spotlights nine Upstate towns seemingly frozen in time, including the National Women’s Hall of Fame and Oswego’s rich maritime history — read the full story.
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Lake life, handled: Midweek Conesus reset? Beachcomber Of Conesus has two restaurants and bars (hello, Cabana), live music by the sand, a volleyball court, and firepit hangs, plus renovated rooms with sweeping lake views if the night runs long.
Local keys, less stress: Whether you’re upsizing, eyeing a quiet acre, or want straight answers, The Team @ Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty helps Finger Lakes neighbors buy, sell, and plan with zero drama. From single-family, land, and waterfront to the occasional luxe dream, the team keeps it easy.
Your 50+ HQ: Lifelong is Ithaca’s 50+ community hub where you can try tai chi, take a class, or simply find your people. It offers free Medicare counseling and tax prep, plus tech help and support groups, practical services that help Tompkins County neighbors age confidently, together.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍀 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5k @ Knights of Columbus (Geneva) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Grab your green, lace up, and join Geneva’s longest running tradition, the St. Patrick’s Day 5K, winding through the scenic streets you know by pothole. Run or walk, wave to half the town, then earn your corned beef, bragging rights, and a guilt-free afternoon nap.
👗 4th Annual Dress Giveaway @ Fingerlakes Mall (Auburn) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If your closet has more sparkle than a holiday window, take the hint. The Donor Family Network and Team Finger Lakes host the 4th Annual Dress Giveaway, where you can donate or pick up a 2026-ready dress, save some cash, and actually help your neighbors.
❄ Winter Market @ Fall Street Brewing (Seneca Falls) | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Take a break from hibernating and wander to Fall Street Brewing’s Winter Market, where Saturdays mean farm-fresh finds, local makers, and a pint warming faster than your gloves. CCE Seneca pops in every other week with seasonal goods. Bring cash or checks, no plastic.
🎬 Classic Movie: Shrek @ State Theatre of Ithaca | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Feel old yet? The State Theatre is celebrating Shrek’s 25th with a big-screen revival, ogre layers, and plenty of Donkey chatter. Members stroll in free, the rest of us cough up $7 in advance or $10 day of, kids and nostalgia welcome.
🥂 Downtown Sip & Stroll @ Canandaigua Business Improvement District | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Take a lap of downtown for the first Sip & Stroll of the year, consider it cardio with benefits. Wander shop to shop sampling wine, beer, and mocktails, then refuel with bites from gems you already love. Keep it 21+, and watch for presale tickets.
🎭 Anastasia @ Mynderse Academy (Seneca Falls) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 PM – Mynderse Academy is turning St. Petersburg into Paris, and the auditorium into a time machine. The Drama Club’s Anastasia delivers heart, hijinks, and high notes, because nothing says small-town weekend like Romanovs, revolution, and a show tune. Bring the crew, applaud loudly, repeat.
🍁 Maple Brunch @ The Lake House on Canandaigua | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – This maple pancake brunch at The Lake House on Canandaigua pours on the good stuff, with fluffy stacks, locally tapped syrup, and seasonal favorites, plus sweet treats by the lake. Bring the crew, skip the dishes, and call it self care, Finger Lakes edition.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Finger Lakes report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 37°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 59%
A chance of snow showers before 7am, then snow showers likely and patchy blowing snow between 7am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind 16 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 2 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 20%
A slight chance of snow between 8am and 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 3 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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