8 things to do in the Canandaigua area this week
At least three programs this week will help folks in the Finger Lakes understand what’s going to happen in the sky on April 8. Another will explain what’s going on beneath us.
And still another aims to solve one of the biggest mysteries of all — how does this Chromebook thing work?
Here’s what’s happening this week.
1. Witness the wild life in Canandaigua
Wildlife photographer Jerry Miller’s “Wild & Free” exhibit has opened and runs through May 3 in the third-floor gallery at Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Miller has been capturing images of free-ranging wildlife in their natural environments in North and South America for the last several years. All images are ethically photographed without baiting or calling. An artist reception is planned for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 6.
2. Learn how to use a Chromebook in Canandaigua
Participants will learn how to use a Chromebook efficiently and effectively with keyboard shortcuts, touchpad tips and general navigation help during this program from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 28, at Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua. For details and to register for this or other Wood Library programs, visit woodlibrary.org or call 585394-1381.
3. What’s going on below the surface of Seneca Lake?
Wood Library’s Hobart and William Smith Speaker Series continues with the program, “Evidence of Sublacustrine Springs in Seneca Lake.” This will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. March 28 at Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Professors Tara Curtin and David Finkelstein from Geoscience will discuss evidence used to decipher the occurrence of springs emerging beneath the surface of lakes with an example from Seneca Lake. For details and to register for this or other Wood Library programs, visit woodlibrary.org or call 585-394-1381.
4. Trivia night in Clifton Springs
The Arc Ontario’s third annual trivia night will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
March 28 at Clifton Springs Country Club, 2721 Town Line Road, Clifton Springs. Team registration for the third annual event is $15 per team member and includes four rounds of trivia and basket raffles. Preregister for the event at www.ontarioarcevents.org/trivianight. All proceeds from the event benefit The Arc Ontario’s menu of programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other challenges throughout Ontario County and the surrounding region. For more information, contact Eden Thomas at events@thearcontario.org.
5. For kids: What is a solar eclipse?
This program from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, March 29, at Wood Library will provide all the info you’ll need to enjoy the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. For details and to register for this or other Wood Library programs, visit woodlibrary.org or call 585-394-1381.
6. Hear Native American eclipse stories in Victor
“Raven Steals the Sun: Native American Eclipse Stories” will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Victor Farmington Library, 15 W. Main St., Victor. Perry Ground, master storyteller at the Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor, will present. For details and to register for this and other programs, visit www.victorfarmingtonlibrary.org.
7. Easter egg time in Middlesex
An Easter egg hunt gets started at 11 a.m. March 30 at the Middlesex United Methodist Church, 1156 Route 245, Middlesex. This is an outdoor event for children.
8. ‘ The Sky’s the Limit’ opening in Canandaigua
“The Sky’s the Limit” opening reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. March 30 at the Ontario County Historical Society Museum, 55 N. Main St., Canandaigua. The Ontario County Arts Council exhibit will feature new artwork and light refreshments. Plus, at 1:30 p.m. the OCAC Players will perform “Total Eclipse Hotline,” a short skit written by OCAC member Kathy Morris. For more details, visit the Ontario County Arts Council at www.ocarts.org.
If you have an event you’d like to see listed in the “Things to Do” column, email Mike Murphy at mmurphy@messengerpostmedia.com.