Drumming your way to good health
This looks really cool.
Folks at the Webster Public Library are introducing their new health and wellness series with a very interesting event.
Two Herons Drum Circle from Geneva will visit the library on Saturday Sept. 14 to present — well, a drum circle — from 3 to 4 p.m.
What the heck is a drum circle, you may ask. I did too, so I checked Two Herons’ Facebook page, where they describe a drum circle as a “unique, interactive community drumming experience.”
They go on to say that regular participation in drumming classes,
Reduces tension, anxiety and stress; Helps control chronic pain; Boosts the immune system; Creates a sense of connectedness with self and others; Helps us experience being in resonance with the natural rhythms of life; Releases negative feelings, blockages and emotional trauma; (and) Provides a medium for individual self-realization.
Okay. In any case, it sounds like a lot of fun.
The program is designed for adults and teens. Drums and other percussion equipment will be provided or you can bring your own. Registration is required at www.websterlibrary.org
You’ll also want to check the library’s website for some other really neat programs they’ve got planned this month, including
- A do-it-yourself Marbled Coaster Tiles craft project for teens and adults on Monday Sept. 16
- A Love Your Library celebration in honor of National Library Card Sign-up Month with snacks, games, crafts, and a photo booth on Saturday Sept. 21.
Plus, the library is collecting new and gently used coats through October 6, which will be distributed at the Project Homeless Connect Rochester event, being held at the Blue Cross Arena on October 15.
Find out more details about all these upcoming Webster Public Library events on their website.
An update from the Village Quilt Shoppe
The Village Quilt Shoppe has settled in quite nicely at 21 East Main St. and is gearing up for its grand opening in just a few weeks.
It’s scheduled for Sept. 13 and 14, and owners Monique and Vanetta promise a “great party” with food, raffles and much more. Stay tuned for more details about that.
In the meantime, Monique and Vanetta have all sorts of special events in the works, including their Embroidery Block of the month series beginning in September, and a bird cage quilt or table runner class.
The first weekend of every month the shop will host a “Weekend Retreat” with a different project every month, and the monthly “Sunday Embroidery Tea” gives quilters a chance to learn new stitches and perfect those you already use. The second Saturday of the month is “Quilters Anonymous Night,” and “Open Sew Friday” is another chance to gather with friends old and new to work on your projects.
Check the Village Quilt Shoppe calendar regularly to stay on top of all their classes and special events.
Electronics recycling opportunity
Got some old unused or broken electronics kicking around your garage that you don’t know what to do with?
Take them over to the Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Xerox (take Phillips Rd. to Caracas Dr.).
Items which can be accepted include:
- computers and accessories
- TVs and monitors (limit of two per vehicle)
telephones and answering machines- microwaves
- IT storage devices, cables and accessories
- printers, scanners and accessories
- gaming devices
- routers and servers
- office copiers and fax machines
- stereo, video and audio equipment
- other small electronics such as mobile devices
- most small home appliances (no freon)
For a complete list of acceptable items, click here.
Eating good in the neighborhood
Breakfast and dinner are on the menu on Saturday Sept. 21.
If you really don’t feel much like cooking breakfast that morning, you can hop on over to the First Baptist Church of Penfield for their first Flapjack Saturday Fundraiser of the season.
From 8 to 10 a.m., enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, maple syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage, and more for just $6 per person. All proceeds will benefit Penfield Hope, an agency which offers emergency financial assistance, non-perishable food, diapers, children’s clothing, and more to Penfield neighbors in need.
The First Baptist Church of Penfield is located at 1862 Penfield Rd., at the four corners.
That evening, let St. Martin Lutheran Church, 813 Bay Rd. in Webster, make dinner for you at their fall BBQ and FunFest.
From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. you can get a half chicken, salt potatoes, cole slaw, roll, butter and beverage for $10 per person. Pie slices and other desserts will also be available for purchase. A hot dog dinner for kids is $2. Kids will also enjoy a bounce house, face painting and balloons.
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time to participate, so you’re definitely going to want to check that out.
Capping off the year is one of my favorite village festivals, White Christmas in the Village. This year it is scheduled for Saturday Dec. 7 from 3 to 6 p.m., followed — of course — by the very popular Electric Parade at 6:30. More details to come about that event as well.
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