Rotary club grants January’s Service Above Self award

Skye Georgiadis, a high school sophomore, has been awarded Trumansburg Rotary Club’s Service Above Self award for January.

The Rotary Club’s Service Above Self award was created to recognize students in the Trumansburg Central School District, including those who are home-schooled, who exemplify Rotary’s motto, “service above self,” and who live Rotary’s “four-way test” in their everyday lives. 

The test asks the following questions:  Of the things we think, say or do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Georgiadis was nominated by her former English teacher, Rebecca Czajkowski. 

“Skye is a formidable student, and a social force to reckon with,” wrote Czajkowski in her nomination. 

“While I had the opportunity to teach her English 9 course last year, I’m nominating Skye this year because I’ve seen nothing but growth from an already positive presence in our community.”

Czajkowski stated that her former student exemplified the Rotary motto, “service above self,” and passed the “four-way test” with flying colors. She explained that Georgiadis has a keen awareness of others and selflessness.

The sophomore is involved in the Femtastics Club and Global Humanism group and has demonstrated initiative with the resources of the STEAM program. She also organized a story slam for community members.

“My goal in nominating Skye is to recognize and praise her efforts, highlighting them as a model for other high school-aged students in a post-pandemic academic environment,” Czajkowski wrote. “It is becoming increasingly rare to see the drive, autonomy, and passion that a student like Skye has for her community work.”

Anyone in the community who knows a prospective nominee is encouraged to send in a nomination. Program guidelines and a nomination form are available under “Service Above Self Award” on the Trumansburg Rotary Club website, tburgrotary.org.

Each monthly winner receives a $50 gift certificate to the Trumansburg business of their choice. At the end of the school year, a student is selected from the group to receive a $1,000 award. Georgiadis chose New York Pizzeria in Trumansburg for her certificate.

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Sweet Bough Wedding Showcase returns from hiatus 

The Sweet Bough Wedding Showcase is hosting an event featuring local wedding vendors, returning for the first time since 2019 when it was put on hold due to COVID-19.

Over 20 local businesses are involved in the event, including bakers, musicians, caterers, planners, photographers, florists and venues.

Attendees can sample food from caterers, listen to live music and participate in a scavenger hunt/raffle. Cider samples will be available for those 21+.

The showcase will be held Sunday, March 12, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at New Park Event Venue & Suites.

Tickets are on sale at www.sweetboughcollective.com. 

Early bird tickets are $7 and include admission for up to four people per party. Attendees can also pay $10 at the door, with admission for up to four people per party.

Spring offerings at Braided Root Waters Healing Sanctuary for March

Braided Root Waters Healing Sanctuary in Trumansburg, which focuses on transformational healing, is hosting two events this month.

A Spring Equinox Circle is scheduled for Sunday, March 19, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

A Despair and Discovery Circle is scheduled for Saturday, March 25, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To RSVP, please email Betti at e.a.Lambro@gmail.com. 

A suggested donation of $10-$20 supports Braided Root Waters Healing Sanctuary, but all are welcome with or without a donation.

For more information, please visit www.MoonWiseEarthWalks.org.

Hazelnut Kitchen hosts a wine dinner

Hazelnut Kitchen will host its first wine dinner Thursday, March 9, at 6 p.m. 

The wine dinner is $130 per person, including tax and gratuity.

Interested diners are requested to call (607) 387-4433 to make a reservation or book through the website at www.hazelnutkitchen.com.

Trumansburg Chamber annual dinner

Trumansburg Chamber is hosting its annual dinner for the first time since 2019. The event will celebrate the business community and this year’s award recipients. 

Dinner will be provided by Falls Restaurant & Catering.

The dinner is scheduled for Friday, March 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will be held at Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts, 5 McLallen St.

The event is $50 per person with a complimentary wine and cash bar.

Attendees are requested to register in advance. For more information, please visit www.trumansburgchamber.com.

Mid-Afternoon Irish Tea with Celtic harpist Lisa Craig Fenwick

Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts is hosting a mid-afternoon Irish Tea with harpist Lisa Craig Fenwick. 

Fenwick will present a program on a Celtic lever harp and a pedal harp. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day week, the concert will feature a variety of music styles, with a strong emphasis on Celtic music.

Fenwick, who performs throughout the region, will engage with her audience as she shares information about how the harp works and how it has evolved. She teaches harp both online and in her Ithaca studio.

The event will be held Sunday, March 19, at 3 p.m. A variety of pastries, teas and coffees will be served. 

Advance tickets are $10 if purchased at TCFA.live. Tickets are $15.00 at the door.

For more information on Fenwick, please visit LisaFenwickHarpist.com.