Agritourism Bus Tour (Day 1) Monday, October 7, 2024 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Niagara County Fairgrounds / CCE-Niagara, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 The Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team, in partnership with the Stanley Warren Teaching Endowment Fund at the Cornell University Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, invites agritourism operations, agricultural service providers, and tourism promotion agencies to join them for an innovative, hands-on, and educational opportunity to grow the agritourism industry across New York State.Two options will be offered, one in Western NY (Lockport, NY) and one in Central NY (Cazenovia & Jamesville, NY). Each session will feature a full day chauffeured bus to five agritourism destinations as we explore their success in four areas: farm facilities, visitor profile, natural resources, and personal qualities. The first day will be capped off with a networking session and dinner. The second day will be a half day of speakers and a blend of hands-on activities, discussions and guest speakers.The Western NY Bus Tour will take place on Monday & Tuesday, October 7th and 8th. Day one will follow the itinerary listed below. Participants will board the bus at 9am at CCE Niagara, and will tour until approximately 4pm followed by dinner and networking. Day two will start at 9 am and will be held at the Buffalo-Niagara Heritage Village. Educational sessions will conclude at 12 pm on October 8th.October 7, 2024 Itinerary:  Hop on bus @ CCE NiagaraBlackman Homestead FarmKin Loch FarmsteadMcCollum OrchardsArrowhead Springs VineyardDinner: Binksberry HollowMore info and to register, visit here: https://ccebustour.my.canva.site/MUST REGISTER BY THURSDAY OCTOBER 3, 2024.  $60 per person (for day and a half training/tour) Amanda Henning, app27@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 231 Registration: https://ccebustour.my.canva.site/ ========================================= Agritourism Training Day 2 Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road , Amherst, New York 14228 Day two will start at 9 am and will be held at the Buffalo-Niagara Heritage Village, light breakfast will be served. Educational sessions will conclude at 12 pm on Tuesday October 8th.(The Western NY Bus Tour will take place on October 7th and 8th. Day one will follow the itinerary on the other event page and will meet at CCE Niagara on Monday only.)https://ccebustour.my.canva.site/Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the resources available at both the state and local level from Cornell Cooperative Extension and partners such as I LOVE NY and NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets to support their agritourism operation. And they will build a stronger local network within their agritourism community.Pre-registration is required by the Thursday prior to the event. Financial support is provided by the Stanley Warren Teaching Endowment Fund to keep costs affordable. All questions can be directed to Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. $60 per person for day and a half tour and training Amanda Henning, app27@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 231 Registration: https://ccebustour.my.canva.site/ ========================================= Niagara County 4-H Open House Wednesday, October 9, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Niagara County Fairgrounds / CCE-Niagara, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 WHO: Youth aged 5-18 years old, interested in learning about 4-H or are ready to join! Bring your family! WHERE: Cornell Cooperative Extension (Niagara County Fairgrounds) in the 4-H Training CenterWHEN: Wednesday, October 9, 5-7pmWHAT TO EXPECT: Learn about 4-H Programs, sign up, check out clubs, Hands on Activities, 4-H Q&A. No RSVP necessary. If you do decide to join 4-H, $30 enrollment fee due per youth when you sign up.  Free to attend Kathy Bowers, krc8@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 239 ========================================= Lockport Woodworkers Club Meeting Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Niagara County Fairgrounds / CCE-Niagara, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 Our membership consists of individuals from the Niagara County area who have an interest in woodworking and woodturning, and a desire to share this interest with others. The only requirement for membership is a willingness to share your interest and ability in creating useful projects in wood. Anyone with a desire to offer their knowledge or a need to expand their ability is welcome to join us at one of the Club meetings.Please check out their website for more information: Click here! ========================================= 2024 Board of Directors Meetings Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 Contact jpr237@cornell.edu with any questionsOur Annual Meeting is October 24th, 2024. Justin Rogers, jpr237@cornell.edu, 716-433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Lockport Woodworkers Club Meeting Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Niagara County Fairgrounds / CCE-Niagara, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 Our membership consists of individuals from the Niagara County area who have an interest in woodworking and woodturning, and a desire to share this interest with others. The only requirement for membership is a willingness to share your interest and ability in creating useful projects in wood. Anyone with a desire to offer their knowledge or a need to expand their ability is welcome to join us at one of the Club meetings.Please check out their website for more information: Click here! ========================================= 2024 Board of Directors Meetings Monday, November 25, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 Contact jpr237@cornell.edu with any questionsOur Annual Meeting is October 24th, 2024. Justin Rogers, jpr237@cornell.edu, 716-433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= CCE Autumn Raffle Fundraiser Drawing Monday, December 16, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Niagara County Fairgrounds / CCE-Niagara, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County Autumn Cash Raffle FundraiserOfficial Contest Rules:Ticket Cost: $50 each (may purchase with cash, credit card, or check, at the CCE office)ONLY 500 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD. Prizes:1st prize (one winner) - $5,000; 2nd prize (one winner) $2500; and 3rd prize (one winner) - $1,000. Ticket Sales: 9/17/24 – 12/16/24 **Ticket sales will end on December 16, 2024 at 11:30am. Drawing: Monday December 16, 2024 at 12:00pm at CCE Niagara. Targeted Geographic Area: Niagara County, NYRules: 1.Must be 18 years old to purchase a ticket.2.No purchase other than the raffle ticket is required.3.Tickets will be drawn at random.4.Tickets can be purchased for $50 at CCE’s administrative office, located at 4487 Lake Ave., in Lockport. Office hours are Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.5. Drawing will be held on December 16, 2024 at 12noon at CCE Niagara County administrative office, 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport, NY14094 and open to the public. 6. Not required to be present at the time of the drawing in order to win.7. The $5,000 ticket will be pulled first (largest odds) and not returned to the drawing for the $2,500 or $1,000 drawing. The winning ticket from the $2,500 drawing will not be returned to the drawing for the $1,000 drawing. Contest Advertising: Raffle will be advertised on the CCE Niagara County website (ccenigaracounty.org) on various social media channels and flyers in the office. $50 Justin Rogers, jpr237@cornell.edu, 716-433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= 2024 Board of Directors Meetings Monday, January 27, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 Contact jpr237@cornell.edu with any questionsOur Annual Meeting is October 24th, 2024. Justin Rogers, jpr237@cornell.edu, 716-433-8839 ext. 234 =========================================