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5/5/2012 - 5/22/2012 Friends of the Library Book Sale


When: Three weekends in May - click for hours
Where: 509 Esty Street, Ithaca

Each year, the Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library holds two book sales, one in the Spring, and another in the Fall, to benefit the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL), the Finger Lakes Library System (FLLS), and organizations working for literacy in Tompkins County.

5/5/2012 Family Fun Day & Sale


When:  Saturday, 5/5/2012 11am to 3pm
Where:  Catherine Park, Odessa

Family Fun Day and Sale to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital
Directions:  Mecklenburg Rd. to Grant Rd. to Park Rd to 5182 Park Road Odessa, NY

5/5/2012 Friends of the Library Book Sale


When:  5/5/2012 through 5/22/2012
Where:  509 Esty Street, Ithaca, NY

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale The sale runs for three long weekends, May 5-7, May 12-14 and May 19-22 at 509 Esty Street, Ithaca. Hours on opening day are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. the last day Tuesday May 22nd noon-8:00 p.m. all other days 10:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m. For more information or to volunteer, visit www.booksale.org or call 272-2223.

5/19/2012 Cystic Fibrosis Ben Morey Memorial Golf Tournament


When:  Saturday, 5/19/2012 at 9AM (Registration)
Where:  Stonehedges Golf Course, Groton, NY

Single Shotgun Start at 10AM.  Entry fees for the four person, Captain and Crew format will be $320.00 and includes greens fees, two carts per team, lunch, dinner, awards and prizes.  Visit
ithacacysticfibrosis.org for additional information and forms.

5/20/2012 - Excelsior Battalion Benefit Golf Tournament


When : May 20, 2012- Benefit Golf Tournament 12noon-6pm
Where: Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, Warren Road - Ithaca, New York 14850
Cornell Army ROTC is hosting a charity golf to benefit the CDS: Warrior Salute Program. Entry fee is $400/ four player team and includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, cart, and raffle ticket. For more information go toexcelsiorgolftournament.com or email Mike at mcl84@cornell.edu.

5/30 - 5/31/2012 Blood Drive at Tompkins Trust Company


When: Wednesday, May 30th and Thursday, May 31st from 9:00AM - 2:15PM (each day)
Where: Tompkins Trust Company Branch On The Commons in Ithaca

Tompkins Trust Company will be holding a blood drive on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31. The drive will take place at the main office branch on The Commons and will run from 9am until 2:15pm each day. 

6/2/12-6/3/12-Gem Fest


When: June 2nd 10-5 & June 3rd 10-4
Where: St. Michael’s School 320 S. Main St. Newark NY 14512

Gem Fest is the annual show for the Wayne County Gem & Mineral Club. With an emphasis on collecting, fun & learning we have a field trip on Sunday to Alasa Farm for fossils, free hands-on activities daily such as gem tree making, wirewrapping and soapstone carving in addition to vendors who have jewelry, fossils, minerals & more. St. Michael’s School 320 S. Main St. Newark NY 14512. Questions? Check our website www.wcgmc.org or call Ken Rowe 315-331-1438.

6/10/2012 All Saints Festival


When: Sunday, June 10, 12PM - 4PM
Where: All Saints Church, 347 Ridge Rd, Lansing, NY

Chicken barbecue, beer/wine, kids' games, silent auction, and more!

6/19/12-Taste of the Nation


When: June 19, 2012-5:30-6:30pm VIP Corporate Reception-6:30-9:00pm General Admission-9:00-10:30pm Dancing
Where: Emerson Suites, Ithaca College

With flavorful food and a passion for helping hungry children, more than 50 of the area’s finest restaurants and wineries will gather for Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation. Taste of the Nation Ithaca raises critical funds needed to support the national organization’s efforts to end childhood hunger in Ithaca, Tompkins County and across America. Our local recipients The Food Bank of the Southern Tier Backpack Program, Ithaca Community Harvest and Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Healthy Food for All.

Tickets may be purchased locally by contacting one of the 25 Ticket Ambassadors who have volunteered to sell tickets. A list of all of the Ambassadors and how to contact them can be found by going to the national event web site www.ithacatasteofthenation.org. Tickets may also be purchased on-line at this web site.

6/19/2012 30th Annual JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge


When: Tuesday, June 19th
Where: Onondaga Lake Park, Syracuse, NY

Registration is now open for the 30th running of the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge® in Syracuse to be held on Tuesday, June 19 at Onondaga Lake Park. 

7/14 -15/2012 5th Annual Finger Lakes Lavendar Festival


When:  Saturday and Sunday, 7/14 - 15/2012 9AM - 5PM
Where:  Lockwood Farm 1682 West Lake Rd., Skaneateles, NY

 Free admission •Stroll through fragrant fields. •Harvest your own bouquet of fresh lavender •Attend presentations on Beekeeping, Photography, Growing Herbs, Cooking and so much more… Festival activities occur outdoors rain or shine. Watch for more information about the Finger Lakes Lavender Festival Art Poster Contest.
Finger Lakes Lavender Festival  www.fingerlakeslavenderfestival.blogspot.com
Lockwood Farm • 1682 West Lake Road • Skaneateles, New York • www.lockwoodfarm.blogspot.com

7/28/12 - Bikers for Babies


When: Saturday, July 28, 2012 8:30AM
Where: Starting point CNY Powersports Cortland NY

Please Join us on July 28th, 2012 for a great event to help support the March of Dimes! The registration for this ride starts at 8:30 am at CNY Powersports in Cortland the Bike ride to Jamesville Park in Syracuse, Ny will start at 10:30 am once you arrive in Syracuse you will be welcomed by a live band, great food, and great fun! For more information please go to our website bikersforbabies.org!