Visit the Fall Foliage Festival for a Great Family Getaway!

Not many people from the Finger Lakes are familiar with Cohocton, NY. It is a great weekend getaway for the whole family that’s not too far from home! Located just  40 minutes from our beautiful WoodsEdge community, why not check it out? On Friday, October 4^th – Sunday, October 6^th, 2013 they have their Fall Foliage Festival at the Village Green, which is a great time for families to get together for the weekend and enjoy live entertainment, flea markets, crafts, and plenty of activities for the kids.

On Friday, there will be a spaghetti dinner held by First Presbyterian Church, a Prince and Princess contest held through Cohocton School, Fall Foliage Soccer Tournament at Sports Complex and the Way-Co Football Game for their Homecoming. This is a great day for locals to gather and enjoy each other’s company during the fall season.

On Saturday, there will be plenty going on throughout the day around town including:

•        Breakfast/bake sale at the Methodist Church
•        Car Show at the school grounds  
•        Arts, crafts, antiques, the flea market, “Beef-on-Weck” by the Cohocton Lions Club at the Village Greens as well as the parade and live entertainment
•        Petting zoo at the Festival Walkway by big parking lot
•        Historical exhibits downtown and at the Larrowe House
•        Luncheon, bake sale & basement sale at the Methodist Church
•        Chicken barbeque at the Firehouse
•        Spud jug soccer games at sports complex for boys and girls, and fireworks at the sports complex sponsored by SAL & Lions Club.  

Tons of activities to keep you occupied throughout the day!

On Sunday, there’s a pancake feast at the Fire hall, more arts, crafts, antiques & flea market at the Village Greens, tons of food sponsored by Local Organizations at the Village Greens, petting zoo & historical exhibits, roast pork dinner at St. Paul Lutheran Church, entertainment with karaoke at the Village Greens, “Great Ducky Derby” at Rt. 415 River Bridge, karaoke contest, and candy run for kids at sports complex.

There are tons of events throughout the weekend to keep the whole family occupied! It is such a great way to enjoy an inexpensive weekend away from home with great people! If you would like more information about the festival, visit www.fallfoliagefestival.com.

Best Places in the Finger Lakes for a Picnic

In the romantic setting of the Finger Lakes, a picnic can be just what is needed during a day of wine tasting or site seeing.  A picnic is a nice way to break up the day and get in touch with the region's beauty!

She-qua-ga Falls – It is a delightful surprise to drive down Main Street in the village of Montour Falls and have the She-qua-ga Falls come into view. The falls are 165 feet high and are illuminated at night. There is a tiny park with a table or two at the base of the falls, allowing for a picnic almost within arm's reach of the thundering water. Montour Falls is located South of Seneca Lake.

Montezuma Wetlands Complex - If you enjoy nature and birds, Montezuma Wetlands Complex is a great place for a picnic. The tables are near the edge of the big pond on a lawn under beautiful trees, with the observation platform and rest rooms close by. There are only 2 or 3 tables so it's private and a great place to enjoy the outdoors only 5 miles East of Seneca Falls off Rt. 5&20.

Watkins Glen State Park –You will find a wonderful site for a family or group picnic at Watkins Glen State Park. The site has a beautiful, large enclosed pavilion, much nicer than your typical picnic shelter, located in a lovely clearing in the woods. To get there, you take route 329 out of Watkins Glen to the intersection of Meads Hill Road, bear to your right, down the hill, and cross the landmark Stone Bridge. The entrance to the pavilion will be a left turn after crossing the Stone Bridge. Just as all picnic facilities in the state park, one would have to reserve the pavilion by contacting the New York State park authorities.

Lodi Point State Park - When the weather is right, it is hard to beat a picnic by the lake. Lodi Point State Park is a little park that most people aren't aware of, right on the East side of Seneca Lake. The park has plenty of picnic tables and the point has a nice beach. The location on the point means there is water to be seen. It's a cute little park, just off the wine trail so it's a nice spot to stop for a picnic (then get back to the wine!).

To see a full list of great places to picnic, visit the Fingerlakes Innkeepers website here! 

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Tips for Using Vinegar at Home

Did you know that vinegar has uses that extend beyond food? Vinegar is an inexpensive and environmentally friendly cleaning product. You can visit online for a complete list of ideas and tips for using vinegar around the house. The following are just a few of our favorite tips and ideas from that website that we would like to pass along.

Gardens

• Preserve fresh cut flowers by adding a tablespoon of vinegar and a teaspoon of sugar to a quart of vase water.

• Sanitize outdoor furniture by wiping the furniture down with a vinegar soaked cloth.

• Wash fresh vegetables with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of white distilled vinegar in 1½ quarts of water.

Cleaning 

• To make your drinking glasses and silverware spot free, add a ½ cup of white vinegar into the dishwasher before you start the wash.

• To shine chrome sink fixtures that have a lime buildup, use a paste made of 2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar. 

• Clean and deodorize a drain by pouring in 1 cup baking soda, then 1 cup of  hot white distilled vinegar. Let this sit for 5 minutes or so, and then run hot water down the drain. 

• Deodorize and clean the garbage disposal with white distilled vinegar ice cubes. Make them by freezing full-strength white distilled vinegar in an ice cube tray. Run several cubes down the disposal while flushing with cold water.

• Clean the microwave by mixing ½ cup white distilled vinegar and ½ cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Bring it to a rolling boil inside the microwave. Baked-on food will be loosened, and odors will disappear. Wipe clean.

• Remove soap buildup and odors from the dishwasher by pouring a cup of white distilled vinegar inside the empty machine and running it through a whole cycle. Do monthly. 

•  Get rid of fruit flies by setting out a small dish of undiluted white distilled vinegar.  

•  To clean and disinfect baby toys add a good-sized splash of white distilled vinegar to soapy water. 

Laundry

• Prevent lint from clinging to clothes by adding 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar to the wash cycle.

• To remove soap residue that makes black clothes look dull use white distilled vinegar in your final rinse.

• Forgot that you left wet laundry in the machine and it now smells moldy? Pour a few cups of white distilled vinegar in the machine and wash the clothes in hot water. Then run a normal cycle with detergent.    

• Eliminate manufacturing chemicals from new clothes by adding 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar to the water. 

• Bring out bright colors by adding 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar to the rinse cycle

We hope you make great use of these tips!  Visit WoodsEdge Luxury Apartment Homes on Facebook for more tips and information!

March Events in Corning/Elmira

In the Corning / Elmira area, March is jam-packed with things to do. Here are some of our suggestions for must see places and events!

The Corning Museum of Glass

• 2300°: Blues - 03/15/12 starting at 5:30 p.m. Chase away the winter with blues music by Howling Waters and hot glassmaking by Philadelphia-based artist Christopher Lydon. Free admission; some additional cost for food and drink. Registration is not required. Call (607) 438-5500 for more information.

• Families Explore: Ireland -03/18/12 starting at 12:00 p.m. Explore the symbols, legends and music of Ireland through hands-on activities. Learn about the cultures and stories surrounding objects in the collection of The Corning Museum of Glass. Included in Museum admission. Registration not required. Drop-in activities throughout the day.

For more information visit the Corning Museum of Glass website at www.cmog.org

Clemens Center

• Comedy Club 5 - 3/26/2012 starting at 8:00 p.m. The best in stand-up comedy! A trio of hot comics entertain adult audience members in an intimate theater/night-club setting with both table and tiered seating. Don’t miss your chance to laugh yourself silly in the area’s most popular and longest-running Comedy Club.
  

• Moscow Festival Ballet in "Cinderella" - 3/28/2012 starting at 7:00 p.m. This timeless fairy tale ballet comes to the Clemens Center this season to delight the young and not so young alike. Its exquisite costumes, lush scenery, comical evil stepsisters and, of course, Prokofiev’s exuberant score make this one of the most beloved ballets of all time.

• Common Time Spring Concert - 3/31/2012 starting at 7:30 p.m. "Remembering 9/11" - this concert will feature all patriotic music and will be given in memory of those who died on 9/11.

For more information visit the Clemens Center website at www.clemenscenter.com

Tanglewood Nature Center

• Bluebird Hike and Build a Birdbox at Tanglewood Nature Center - 3/17/2012 starting at 2:00 p.m. With the help of Tanglewood you will construct a wooden nesting box and discuss the best strategies for success. Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members. Register by March 12. Rain or shine.

For more information visit their website at www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com

Rockwell Museum

• Funday Sunday - 03/18/12 starting at 9:00 a.m. Family Fun: Kids Rock at the Rockwell! All activities are available at no charge. Children are to be accompanied by an adult. Gallery Art Hunts –9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All Ages. ArtPack Art Trail – Ages 5 and up. My Travel Journal – Ages 5 and up. Percussion Circle in the Education Center -1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – All Ages

• Music in the Galleries: The Tumbleweeds - 03/30/12 starting at 5:30 p.m. Cowboy songs and ballads with the Lanahan family. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Refreshments. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Concert. Reservations required • 607.974.2333. Members FREE/Not-yet-members $10

For more information visit their website at www.rockwellmuseum.org

WoodsEdge Welcomes Fall!

It is sad to realize summer is coming to an end. Pools and beaches are closing. Folks are storing away camping gear. No more family picnics, music festivals and barbecues among other summer family activities. However, with the closing of summer comes the excitement of Fall. Our hometown shines this time of year. Not only do we have the anticipation of neighborhood trees turning from green to red, orange and gold, we have some fantastic area events lined up for the month of September. Here are some events that your entire family will enjoy:

1. Glass Harvest at Corning Museum of Glass– Starting September 6th the Corning Museum of Glass will be celebrating fall with their Glass Harvest. See the world’s largest glass pumpkin. Create a colorful glass pumpkin during a 40-minute Make Your Own Glass experience. Appropriate for all ages. Go on a Harvest Hunt to find fall foliage, pumpkins and more in the Museum’s collection. For hours and information visit cmog.org.

2. Crystal City Ferrari Show - On September 2nd Corning will be hosting its 10th annual Crystal City Ferrari Show. This event will feature Ferraris of many models and years, from across the Empire State Region of the Ferrari Club of America. Local residents are encouraged to attend the street show held from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Friday. Visitors will be able to look at several Ferraris and rare sports cars as they are displayed along Historic Market Street. Guests are encouraged to cast their votes for their favorite Ferrari. Guests will also have a chance to win Ferrari merchandise gift certificates to Gaffer District businesses and more. For additional questions, check out www.gafferdistrict.com.

3. Crystal City Jazz & Harvest Festival - On September 23rd and 24th Corning’s Gaffer District will be hosting the Crystal City Jazz & Harvest Festival. Friday night, enjoy live jazz and blues performances throughout Corning's Gaffer District, wine and beer tasting and complimentary limousine shuttles. Bring the family on Saturday for children's activities, hayrides, eating contests, a scarecrow competition and Corning Farmers Market. For more information visit their website at www.gafferdistrict.com

4. Vintage Grand Prix Festival in Watkins Glen, NY - On September 9th visit the Vintage Grand Prix Festival. This Festival is a tribute to the original Grand Prix races using the original 6.6 mile road course. Parked along the main streets of the village you will find over 600 classic sports cars of all ages for your enjoyment. In addition to live music, wine tasting, food courts, and assorted family activities, a variety of vendors will be selling racing related merchandise. Be sure to stay for the fantastic fireworks at dusk. For more information call (607) 535-3003.

5. Fun with Nature: Letterboxing at Tanglewood Nature Center in Elmira, NY- Held September 17th from 2:30 pm-3:30 pm, this fun and addicting hobby is sweeping the area. Do you like hiking, exploring, and going out with a mission in mind? If so then this is a great opportunity for you to learn something new. Letterboxing refers to using a book of clues to collect inked stamps in a booklet. For details visit their website at www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com or call 607.732.6060.

Lets hope for a long and enjoyable Fall season!

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Decorating Your Apartment: Part One

Decorating doesn’t have to be as scary as you think. Begin by selecting the style that best suites you and work your way from there. Use this guide to help you with all of your decorating endeavors. We've listed Part One here and will be sharing Part Two with you shortly ... stay tuned!

Contemporary

Contemporary is really a fancy name for a combination of many popular decorating styles. Most contemporary looks consist of clean, sleek lines, simple accents, and neutral colors with a few bold accents. Most apartments that feature this style have an open, spacious layout so that it is easier to blend each area of the home together. You may choose to use ultra dark wood or very light wood depending on the feel you are going for. You want your home to feel clean, airy, and simple yet sophisticated when you are finished with your design. Try finding furniture with a neutral color scheme and accessorize with accents of color. This way you can change your design as often as you wish without breaking the bank. Always take the “less is more” approach with contemporary design.

Cottage

If feeling cozy, comfortable and relaxed in your home then cottage design may be for you. This design style allows you to really express your personality and allows your guests to feel warm and welcomed in your home. You may want to consider drawing inspiration from the beach, country fields, or other parts of the natural landscape that surrounds you. Cottage design is often inspired by nature due to the fact that nature has many calming, relaxing sceneries to offer. Colors that are often used in cottage style design include soft blues, greens, yellows and whites. If you want your home to be cohesive yet stylish while still having a “lived in” look then cottage design should suite you well.

Traditional

While trends come and go, traditional design always remains the most popular style for homes across America. Traditional design is influenced by English and French design and usually exudes elegance, warmth and classical elements. Homes in the 18^th and 19^th century began using this style to help determine social classes within the household. Don’t let that fool you though, traditional design may look expensive, but can be pulled off for a lot less than you would think.

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