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Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Most locations are available daylight hours every day.

Joe's Jerky, the family-owned and operated jerky company known for its high-quality, hand-made products, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location. Set to open its doors on May 30th, the new store is located at 7360 State Route 46, Rome (corner of 46 and 49 in New London).

While the new location may be smaller in size, it's big on flavor and local charm. In addition to offering Joe's Jerky's famous hand-crafted jerky, the store will feature a wide array of local products, showcasing the best of what our community has to offer.

A Taste of Local Goodness

Customers can look forward to finding an impressive selection of local delicacies, including:
• Joe's Jerky's signature spices
• Utica Coffee
• VVS Maple Syrup
• Local Honey
• Bucks Seasoning
• Turkey Joints
• Battle Tested Sauces
• Iron Skillet Seasoning
• Winosaurus Wine Gummies

"We're excited to bring Joe's Jerky closer to our Rome community," said Jodie. "This new location isn't just about expanding our business; it's about creating a space where locals can find quality, hand-made jerky alongside other fantastic local products. It's where flavor meets perfection, and community meets quality."

Elevating Your Snack Game
Joe's Jerky has been crafting jerky excellence since 2011, and this new location is set to continue that tradition. The company's commitment to using quality ingredients and traditional hand-making processes ensures that every bite of jerky is packed with authentic flavor.

"Our new store may be compact, but it's bursting with flavor," Jodie added. "We've carefully curated a selection of local products that complement our jerky perfectly. It's all about offering our customers delicious and nutritious snack options that support our local community."

Join Us for the Grand Opening
Joe's Jerky invites the local community to join in the celebration of their new store opening. Come taste the difference and experience the unique flavors that have made Joe's Jerky a local favorite.

Date: May 30, 2025

Location: 7360 State Route 46, Rome (corner of 46 and 49 in New London)

Don't miss this opportunity to be among the first to visit our new location and discover the delicious world of Joe's Jerky and other local treasures. Mark your calendars and bring your appetite!

For more information about Joe's Jerky and our products, please visit them at www.joesjerky.net or follow them on Facebook.

About Joe's Jerky:
Joe's Jerky is a family-owned and operated jerky company that prides itself on offering high-quality, hand-made jerky using quality ingredients. Our mission is to provide a delicious and nutritious snack that stands out from the over-processed options available in the market. From our famous jerky to our support for local products, Joe's Jerky is committed to flavor, quality, and community.

John and Bob Dean are central NY musicians who have been performing and recording in the area for many years in various configurations, among them the SAMMY award-winning Dean Brothers band, the Dean Family Band (formerly Deans List), and in a trio called Stage Fright with singer-songwriter Linn Brown. Now in their current form as the John and Bob Dean Duo, their music is vocal harmony-focused, with guitar and bass instrumentation sprinkled with an occasional banjo or tuba. Both John and Bob are singer/songwriters who write and perform in an eclectic mix of genres, including pop, rock, country, and folk.

Embark on a musical journey through French and German masterworks at the Geneva Music Festival, where we explore the European traditions that have shaped Finger Lakes wine. This program brings to life the rich cultural influences that have contributed to both the region’s musical heritage and its renowned wines.

Geoffrey Herd and Blake Pouliot, violin;
Eric Wong, viola;
Clive Greensmith, cello;
Anna Petrova, piano

Program subject to change.
Enjoy 20% off this season’s tickets by purchasing a Season Pass, valid for concerts May 15- June 8, 2025.

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Most locations are available daylight hours every day.

The weather is warm, the flowers are blooming, and the bugs are out and about! With butterfly nets and bug jars in hand, we will explore habitats above and underground to look for cool insects. Come discover the amazing adaptations of these little creatures that are living right in our backyard.

More details: This program is designed for families with children ages 4-12. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. This program will follow relatively flat trails, which have packed crushed stone and grassy surfaces. The surfaces may be muddy this time of year. Our total route will be about 0.5 miles.

“Menagerie: Animals in Art” showcases hundreds of artworks featuring animals from ancient times to today, exploring how people have used animal images in art for various reasons, including symbolism, culture, ceremonies, and decoration. It includes images of insects, fish, birds, and mammals, highlighting their roles in power, virtue, decoration, and myth.

The exhibition also draws attention to the scope of the Wellin Museum’s collection. Selections include objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; Mesoamerican and Andean artifacts; artworks from Medieval, Renaissance, and 19th century Europe; prints, drawings, and textiles from East Asia; Persian illuminated manuscripts; and global modern and contemporary art.

Menagerie encourages viewers to consider the scope, meaning, and value of their interactions with animals, and, most importantly, to recognize their implicit interdependence. While the exhibition primarily focuses on nonhuman creatures, every object on view is the result of human creative effort and the depiction of each animal is filtered through its maker’s consciousness.

The objects in Menagerie reveal the complex, and sometimes volatile, interconnection between animals and humans. Moreover, some of these artworks illustrate the considerable stress humans have placed on our shared ecosystem. In examining the enduring bond between people and animals, Menagerie not only provides an avenue for imagining a sustainable future, but one in which humans and the natural world might find balance.

Join us on May 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for our Ithaca Loop Extravaganza! Tour all of our communities, Evergreen Pointe, East Pointe Apartments, The Meadows at Ithaca Townhomes, and Triphammer Apartments to be entered into a raffle for an iPad! Enjoy delicious food and light refreshments while finding your dream home!

Spring wildflowers are here! Each week brings a new wave of blooming species, and the seasonal spectacle is not to be missed. Join Faust Garden caretaker Rose Burdick for a pleasant and informative walk through the Faust Wildflower Garden to see these beautiful flowers in all their glory before they fade away for another year.

Wildflower Walks are offered every Saturday and Sunday from April 12 to May 4—no program on April 20.

More details: These programs are designed for adults. This program will follow a wheelchair accessible path of stone dust over flat terrain. Wildflower walks are free for all; donations are appreciated. Meet at the main parking lot trailhead kiosk.

The Cortland Coffeehouse PLUS is a monthly concert/cafe/bookshop/rummage sale at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Come early to browse the books and other sale items and to purchase some home-baked cakes, pies, quiches, and gluten-free, dairy-free snacks. On May 31, our performer is singer-songwriter Jonathan Ochshorn. In addition to performing and recording music, Jonathan is also Professor Emeritus of architecture at Cornell University. His writings and music videos can be found at jonochshorn.com.