10 things to do in the Canandaigua area this week

You’ve just finished the poem that unlocked the key to the meaning of life, or the next great American novel has your name written all over it. 

Now what? 

Several already published writers will help guide you through the publishing world during one of many programs at Wood Library in Canandaigua. 

Here’s a look at what else is happening this week. 

1. Buttons, Buttons, Buttons! in Victor

The Rochester Button Guild visits the Victor Farmington Library for this button-related craft program, which starts at noon Tuesday, May 16, at the library, 15 W. Main St., Victor. For details and to register for this and other programs, visit www.victorfarmingtonlibrary.org.  

2. Learn more about the Wurlitzer organ in Victor

The “Rochester’s Best Kept Secret: Unveiling the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ” program takes place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at Victor Farmington Library, 15 W. Main St., Victor. Witness the history and hear the sounds of Rochester’s Wurlitzer organ. For details and to register for this and other programs, visit www.victorfarmingtonlibrary.org. 

3. The Wonders of Writing and Publishing in Canandaigua

Published local authors will share tips on how you can make your publishing dreams a reality, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua. For details and to registration for this or other Wood Library programs, visit woodlibrary.org or call 585-394-1381.  

4. Plant sale in Bloomfield

It’s time to plant, so head over to the Bloomfield Garden Club’s plant sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Bloomfield Historical Academy building, 8 South Ave., Bloomfield. The 49th annual sale features annuals, hanging baskets and homegrown perennials. Proceeds support the club’s many charitable and gardening projects. The public is invited. For more information, call Laurie O'Mara at 585-406-3457.  

5. Winter Canandaigua Farmers Market 

This is the last winter market of the season, which will be 10 to 11 a.m. May 20 in the Antis Street lot, off South Main Street, behind Frequentem Brewing Co. and across the street from V-Pub and Pizano's. Stay tuned for details on the opening of the market’s summer season. 

6. Parkinson’s program in Canandaigua

Dr. Ray Dorsey, the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester and co-author of the book, "Ending Parkinson's Disease, a Prescription for Action," will detail the likely principal causes of Parkinson's disease during a program from noon to 1:30 p.m. May 20 at Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua. A question-and-answer period followed by a book signing will also be featured. Register by emailing psgfl2002@gmail.com with the name and number of your party. 

7. Picture book celebration in Bristol Hills

The Bristol Hills Historical Society celebrates the publication of a picture book that depicts local history and lore at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Bristol Volunteer Fire Department, 4350 State Route 64. The original paintings from the book (by Rochester artist Anna Overmoyer) will be on display. Storyteller Perry Ground, a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation, will share the legend of Bare Hill.

8. Railroad museum open house in Shortsville

Visit the Lehigh Valley Railroad Historical Society Station Museum from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at 8 E. High St., Shortsville. A large collection of historical artifacts from the Lehigh Valley Railroad will be on display to the public. The gift shop will be open. Admission is free; donations are welcome. For more information, visit www.lvrrhs.org or call 585-289-9149.  

9. Home Grown concert in Canandaigua

The Finger Lakes Community Band will perform at 3 p.m. May 21 at Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, 20 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua. The musicians will feature band compositions from composers in the Finger Lakes and Rochester area. Tickets can be purchased online at forthillpac.com or by calling the box office at 585-412-6043. 

10. Iris Trio at Geneva Music Festival

The Iris Trio − Anna Petrova (pianist), Christine Carter (clarinetist) and Zoe Martin-Doike (violist) − will open the Geneva Music Festival with a concert at 5 p.m. May 21 at Froelich Hall on the Hobart and William Smith Colleges campus. The group will perform a new work, "The Blue Chapter of Project Earth," which is a creative undertaking with distinguished Canadian poet Don McKay and Juno-nominated composer/jazz pianist Florian Hoefner. The concert will last for approximately 75 minutes with a short intermission, followed by a celebration from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. To learn more, to purchase tickets for the festival concerts, and to support GMF, visit https://genevamusicfestival.com/.