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**Geneva City Schools Show Panther Pride with Food Drive Success**

Students and staff at West Street School (WSS) in Geneva, NY, collected 821 items of food for the "Souper Bowl of Caring" food drive. This year’s total surpassed last year's collection of 658 items, showcasing the generosity and dedication of the WSS community.

All donated food items were delivered to the Center of Concern on Friday to help those in need. The achievement was made possible through the combined efforts of students, families, and staff, with special recognition given to Ms. Breese for her contributions.

To celebrate the achievement, the school held a jersey/red & black day, uniting the community in Panther pride.

Source: Geneva City Schools

Source Type: Schools

Source Location: Geneva

Geneva, NY

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Geneva to host Neurographic Drawing Workshop June 13

Geneva, N.Y. — A neurographic drawing workshop titled "Neurographic Drawing: Florals and Meditation" led by Elizabeth Lincourt at The Don's Block Project in Geneva is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.; the session is open to participants ages 15 and up, limited to 10 and registration is required at https://doveblockeventregistration.org/reserve.php?id=MBXX82.

Geneva High Students Write, Read to West Street Second Graders

Geneva High School students in Geneva, New York, spent the day as authors and teachers, sharing original children's books with West Street second graders, while Chemistry Science students created books on trout, endangered species and environmental stewardship and shared them with the same class, illustrating the Panthers' compassionate communication and advocacy for the world around them.

Geneva Public Library Hosts Weekly American Mahjong Group

The Geneva Public Library in Geneva, New York, is hosting a weekly American Mahjong group for players without a partner that meets Thursdays at two-thirty in the Reading Room.

Geneva hosts Illuminations: Music Inspired by Arthur Dove

Geneva, N.Y. — The Dove Block Project will present "Illuminations: Music Inspired by Arthur Dove" on Aug. 8, an annual event featuring original live music on the 3rd floor of the Dove Block Project at 465 Exchange Street, with doors at 6:30 p.m. and the concert at 7:30 p.m., as organizers say ticketing and sponsorship details will be announced soon to support the center's mission.

William Smith College Rowing Finishes Third, Best Since 2002

The William Smith College Rowing team, part of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, finished third at the NCAA rowing championships, the program's best finish since 2002.

Geneva High School hosts donation-based thrift day for students

Geneva High School students from the Social Justice and Green clubs hosted a donation-based spring thrift day offering free summer clothing, shoes, backpacks, jewelry and period products to peers as part of the school’s Passionate Advocates and Hopeful Humans initiative, with ongoing donations for future thrift days.

Geneva Public Library hosts free preview for Geneva Music Festival

Geneva Public Library in Geneva, N.Y., will host a free preview concert for the Geneva Music Festival titled "The Pursuit of Happiness" on June 10 at 5:30 p.m. at 244 Main St., featuring Festival Artists-in-Residence performing Mozart, Schumann and Caroline Shaw in an intimate setting before the festival wraps up its season.

Free urban sketch workshop slated for Geneva, N.Y.

A free urban sketch workshop led by Paul Cook will be held Saturday, June 27, in Geneva, New York, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., teaching participants to use waterproof ink and watercolor to capture city scenes; registration is required, space is limited to 14 participants, and the event is open to ages 10 and up.

Geneva High School Chorus Honors Seniors; Teachers Become Lord, Lady

Geneva High School's spring chorus concert featured Chorus and Varsity Singers, showcased standout student soloists, recognized graduating members, and saw the seniors purchase a parcel of land in the United Kingdom that conferred lord and lady titles on Mr. Craig and Ms. Gibson, underscoring the program's sense of friendship and growth.

Geneva Public Library to Host Life Itself Discussion June 6

Geneva Public Library's Biography Book Club will meet Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m. in Geneva, N.Y., to discuss "Life Itself," Roger Ebert's memoir and a New York Times bestseller praised by Janet Maslin.