The weather is changing, but there is still so much going on in the Trumansburg area! There is something for everyone, from book sales and fundraisers to a variety of classes, so come on out to Trumansburg to see what we have to offer.
Non-profit news
The Trumansburg Lions are pleased to hold their second annual community family dance on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Trumansburg American Legion. The well-known local band Steve Southworth and the Rockabilly Rays will provide dance music, and the Legion will provide food and drink for sale.
The cover charge is an inexpensive – $5 per person and $10 per family. Advance sale tickets are currently available at the Legion. Lions Club members hope that local individuals and families will find this a fun community event.
The Ulysses Philomathic Library (UPL) book sale begins this week. Library Association members get first pick on the night of Wednesday, Sept. 18. If you do not already have an association membership, you can sign up at the door with a minimum donation of 1 cent, though higher amounts are appreciated and directly support the library operating budget. Thursday and onward the sale is open to the public.
Dates and times:
Wednesday 9/18 – members night: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 9/19: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 9/20: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9/21: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED SUNDAY
Monday 9/23- $5 bag day: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9/24-$2 bag day: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9/25-free day: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
UPL will be offering two other events, the Citizen Preparedness Course and The Art of Working Remotely. The Citizen Preparedness Course will be offered on Sept. 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it’s more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.
The 1 1/2-hour training course led by the New York National Guard will provide an introduction to responding to different types of disasters and “active shooter/active violence.” Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies.
Local author and web designer Scott Dawson presents his new book “The Art of Working Remotely,” on Sept. 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. If you work from home, a coworking space or coffee shop, this book is for you. Discover how to set up a quality workspace. Learn the behaviors and practices that contribute to remote worker success. You, too, can thrive in a distributed workplace.
T-Burg Takes on Pediatric Cancer will host the second annual Fall Festival FUNdraiser on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Trumansburg Fairgrounds. Join them for fall fun and help raise funds for T-Burg Takes On! There will be bounce houses, pumpkin chuckin’, a cider press, a traveling zoo, games, hayrides and more. Food is available for purchase from Lake Country Food Truck. Entry fee is $12 per person, and children two and under are free.
Entertainment
Cabin View Alpacas at 9435 Congress St. Ext. will be hosting “Alpacas and Autos Part III” Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alpaca pen sale, classic car show from Trumansburg’s Car Pride Club, vendors with unique products, MoMo’s Food Truck and Close Sound playing the classics from the ’50s and ’60s.
Jane Doe Trio Contra Dance at the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts Saturday, Sept. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. Dance calling by Pamela Goddard featuring Celtic, Northeast and Northern European dance tunes. Ithaca’s own contra dance Jane Doe Trio will be performing at the first public dance on their newly refinished floor. It’s an old-fashioned, rip-roaring, toe-tapping good time, so come on out and dance! Entry is $10 at the door.
Health and wellness at Lakshmi Living Arts
Wheel of the Year with Denise Hatch, Julie Kitson and Lissa Farrell, next for the Autumn Equinox. Gathering will take place Sunday Sept. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. to honor the balance of the Equinox. Fee by suggested donation of $10 to $20.
Ayurvedic Study Group facilitated by Sara Worden, Thursdays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Fee by donation.
Full Moon Shamanic Journey Series with Anne Sierigk, Sunday Oct. 23, 3 to 5 p.m. and recurring monthly with Full Moon. Fee by suggested donation of $10 to $20.
Self-Care Immersion: Mini-Retreat for Healers & Caregivers with Sara Worden, Sunday Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee is $105 before Oct. 20 and $125 after and includes lunch from Pure Food Mind and Body.
From Taughannock Falls State Park
Swimming is closed for the season, though the campground is still open, as well as the cabin loop, and they will remain open through Oct. 19. They are still charging the $8.00 parking fee on weekends only, through Oct. 20 including Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14. The park still holds a lot of beauty, even in the winter, and they are open from daylight to dark every day. Enjoy the splendor of the fall colors, as well as the peaceful snow covered winter. Winter trail closure information to follow.
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