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05/08/2025

Tis the perfect time of year to take a country drive through Wayne County and discover the beauty of the Apple Blossoms that are slowly starting the bloom across the countryside. 🍏🍎

*While our Apple Orchards are beautiful to observe from a far, they are working farms and private property. Please do not enter any orchards and risk damaging crops!*

05/07/2025

Writer Theresa St John shares her experience visiting The Hoffman Clock Museum located inside the Newark Public Library detailing the diverse collection of watches, clocks and even a 1910 International Time Clock that is still operational. Be sure to check out the video at the end of the article when she showcases the moment on the hour when all the clocks chime together, yes all of them! ⌚️🕰

📍121 High Street in Newark

With nearly 1,500 museums in New York State, it would take several months, more likely years, to see them all. Can I tell you, I’m up for the job? I love learning about culture, people, and history; museums are some of the best places to gain insight into our fascinating past. Most of my favorite ...

05/07/2025

Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary - Community Survey Request

survey: https://dlrgroup.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6G81hmEIXNu0Hu6

The DLR Group is working with NOAA ONMS and New York State, co-managers of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary, to create the sanctuary's Programming, Partnerships, and Facilities Plan. As part of the plan, they are surveying the community to better understand all the ways people experience Lake Ontario and the new Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. The survey will help them recommend new programs, events and places in partnership with existing organizations across the four-county region. The plan will show how the sanctuary could support what people already love about Lake Ontario and suggest new opportunities to make it easier for everyone to visit the lake, learn about its rich cultural and local history, and enjoy the area.

We were asked to help share the survey link with anyone who lives, works, or enjoys the shores and waters of Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. They want to hear from residents, community organizations, local governments, business owners, and others who are interested in the future and success of the sanctuary. Follow the link to take the survey: https://dlrgroup.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6G81hmEIXNu0Hu6

05/06/2025

The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America will stop in the Village of Clyde, NY tomorrow, Wednesday May 7th around 10:30am with a ceremony taking place in Clyde's Central Park around Noon. A meet in greet will be held after, giving you the chance to meet celebrity riders and get autographs, up to 2 items per person, before they head off to their next stop. 🏍

The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is traveling more than 1,400 miles on a week-long trek from Michigan to Virginia to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction, a year around camp in North Carolina that exists to enrich the lives of children with chronic medical illnesses.

05/05/2025

Join us in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week this week as well as Great Lakes Awareness Day Today! 🥳

This week we celebrate travel and tourism as well the many ways to experience everything Wayne County has to offer. From fishing on the Great Lake Ontario, taking in the rural scenes along the Erie Canal, or enjoying delicious craft beverages, there is something for everyone.

Today we also take a moment to highlight the Great Lake Ontario. Being located on the southern shore of this breathtaking lake is something we never take for granted. It provides visitors and locals with endless views, world class fishing, water recreation, some unexpected history as well as education on different eco systems.

Join in the celebration by sharing your favorite Lake Ontario or Wayne County activity!

05/04/2025

The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor kicked off their Canalway Challenge Thursday May 1st. This free program invites people to trace history, track miles and earn rewards by setting a personal mileage goal and walking, running, cycling, or paddling along the canal and Canalway Trail to achieve it. A special 200-Mile option is available this year. Sign up individually or as a team.

Visit canalwaychallenge.org to get started today!

05/03/2025

The Laurel House will host their 10th Annual 5k Run/Walk on Saturday June 14th at 9:00am. The race will start at Newark’s Central Park this year and end near the Alex Eligh Community Center. Can’t join them on race day? There is a virtual option just for you. To register visit runsignup.com/Race/NY/Newark/LaurelHouse5K

The Laurel House Comfort Care provides end-of-life care in a place like home, surrounded by compassionate, high-quality care and support. There is no cost to the resident or their families/support system. Since opening in March of 2019 they have been able to help over 140 families through the efforts of volunteers, generous donors and fundraising events like the Laurel House 5k.

05/02/2025

Celebrate Cino de Mayo the right way, with authentic Mexican Cuisine from one of our incredible Mexican Restaurants.

Choose from Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, Casa Mexicana Bar & Grill, Mexican Restaurant Macedon, Sabor Jalisciense Mexican Restaurant or Mi Hacienda Jalisciense. 🍻

05/01/2025

90,000 chinook salmon are now swimming in Lake Ontario. The fingerlings have been in net pens at Krenzer Marine since April 10. It was decided NYS Department of Environmental Conservation that it was time to release them into their new home.

Charter captains met at the docks where the net pens were held and with a stripped-down pontoon boat, towed the pens to the Dock Daddy barge where they were secured with two pens on each side of the barge. Barge owner Ryan Cowley, along with others in the group donated their time to this important process for the Lake Ontario fishery.
They slowly towed the pens through the channel and released the salmon out in Lake Ontario.

For more information on Lake Ontario fishing and to book your Wayne County Fishing Charter visit waynecountytourism.com!

04/30/2025

Treat yourself, you deserve it! The weather is finally heating up making it the perfect time to cool down with a refreshing ice cream cone from one of our local ice cream shops! With a wide variety of flavors, toppings, and specialty items, you're sure to find something the whole family will enjoy! 🍦🍨

Visit waynecountytourism.com/directory-wc/categories/ice-cream/ for details, including hours, opening dates and more.

04/29/2025

In need of weekend plans? We've got you covered!! The Spring Wayne County Shopping Fling is this weekend, May 2nd-4th, 2025. Shop an eclectic mix of local gift shops, antique dealers, wineries, artisan shops and more during this three-day event.

Start your adventure by collecting your Stamp Sheet at the first stop. Make sure to fill in your contact details at the bottom before diving into your shopping spree. Gather stamps from each location you visit, and once your sheet is complete, submit it at your final stop for a chance to win one of four exciting gift baskets.

For a list of participating locations and details visit waynecountyshoppingfling.com

04/28/2025

Wladyslaw Woinas (Walter) was a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States from Poland after WWII and went on to become an accomplished watchmaker. An awarding-winning short film on Walter will be shown by California writer/film maker Mark Brown in the Community Room at Newark Public Library on Wednesday April 30th from 1pm to 2:30pm.

The Newark Public Library is also home to the Hoffman Clock Museum which features contents from Water’s watch shop which were donated by his good friend Roberto Ioannucci. The Museum is also home to over 400 clocks, watches and tools with a special emphasis on the history of New York State clockmakers.

The film will also be shown at the George Eastman House of International Film Festival on May1st. For additional information on the film visit filmfreeway.com/WatchingWalter057.