Attention Hammocks at Southern Hills Residents!

Professional Soccer Player George Kyriazis is offering soccer lessons exclusively to the Hammocks children! The lessons will be held right at The Hammocks at Southern Hills. Please contact George for more information.

New Generation Soccer

Development program for Boys & Girls Ages 5 - 12

Learn Soccer with George Kyriazis

• Professional Player for 18 years
• Played in Italy, Greece & USA
• National team of Greece
• UEFA B Coaching License

FOR MORE DETAILS:

Phone - 585-738-5948

Email - gkyriazis@newgenerationsoccer.net

165 West Commercial Street

East Rochester, NY 14445

2012 Scarecrow Festival!

Visit the 2012 Scarecrow Festival and what will you find?  Amazing scarecrow creations lining Main Street of Fairport!

A local favorite, this Festival is steadily growing over decades and is becoming a major tourism event.  The tradition continues on as the Festival kicks off the new fall season in this canalside community!

This event takes place on Saturday, October 13 from 11am - 4pm.  Special events include a scarecrow contest, side walk sale, farmers market and entertainment.

If your upcoming weekend is looking bare... spice it up with this fun festive event.  Visit http://finditinfairport.com/fairport-events.html for more details.

Welcome to The Sandbox!

The Indoor Play Center for Children Up to Age 7

The Sandbox Indoor Playground is a 6,000 sq ft play facility strictly for kids up to age 7. The Sandbox is not a franchise but a family run business and they want everyone to feel at home during their visit.

Their focus is to provide you and your child with colorful, imaginative structures within settings that stimulate creative minds. Socializing comes naturally in this fun, clean and save environment. Their open floor plans allows you to watch your child from anywhere in the room.

As The Sandbox starts their third year, they have added to their multiple play options that are sure to please.

THE SANDBOX OFFERS:

• OPEN PLAY
• BIRTHDAY PARTIES
• GROUP AND FIELD TRIPS RATES
• SATURDAY OPEN PLAY HOURS
• MONTHLY CALENDAR
• UNYFEAT AFTER HOURS
• SOCIALIZING INTERACTIONS FOR HOME SCHOOLERS

To The Sandbox Friends with Special Needs

The Sandbox is proud to offer children with all types of disabilities a place to play safely and openly. Join them the first Wednesday of every month for their UNYFEAT (Upstate NY Families for Effective Autism Treatment) after hours night out.

Meet other families with children on all levels of the spectrum for a night of stress-free fun. Bring the whole family for a great night out.

Visit www.unyfeat.org for more information about this wonderful group.

For more information on The Sandbox, visit their website here!

Check out the NEW Gluten-Free BAKERY in Fairport!

Welcome to Ellie's Gluten Free Bakery!

Ellie's is a dedicated Gluten Free, Casein (Dairy) Free, and Soy Free (GFCFSF) Bakery, providing healthy and delicious baked goods. They cater to the often over-looked segment of the population affected by food allergies and specialized diets.

Ellie's customers are people with celiac disease and food allergies, children with autism and related disorders and people who are simply looking for healthy alternatives.

Ellie's baked good are of the highest quality with no preservatives or artificial ingredients. Ellie's looks forward to providing you with Gluten Free, Casein Free and Soy Free (GFCFSF) treats!

STORE HOURS
Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm

LOCATION & CONTACT INFO
1000 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 223.6411

Ellie's would love to hear from you! Email them at info@elliesglutenfreebakery.com

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Why do YOU love living at Southern Hills?

Put your writing skills into action for our Facebook contest and WIN BIG! Share with us why you love living at The Hammocks at Southern Hills and win prizes if your submission is picked. For more information, visit us on Facebook!

It’s August: Feel Cooler Instantly!

Feel Frosty on Contact

with aloe vera

Most people only reach for aloe vera lotion when they get sunburned. But smoothing it on anytime you feel overheated is smart, say Australian researchers: the cream lowers skin and sub dermal temperature on contact at North Texas Research Laboratory in Grand Prairie found that aloe penetrates skin four times faster than water and reaches seven layers deep (while water only reaches the outer layer), so the cooling effect will last longer than taking a cold shower.

Fool Yourself Cool

with mint

The protein TRPM8 is responsible for making humans feel coldness. When it’s chilly out, this protein sends an “It’s cold signal to your brain, which makes you react physically by shivering and getting goose bumps. A team of researchers at The Scripps Research Institute in LaJolla, California, found that the TRPM8 receptor is also triggered by menthol. So if you need relief, chew a stick of peppermint gum or rub on some mint-scented lotion to fool your brain into sending cooling signals to your skin.

Drop room temperature

with houseplants

According to USDA estimates, a room full of indoor plants can lower air temperature by up to 10 Degrees Fahrenheit. The reason: Plants go through a process called transpiration, in which they absorb warming carbon dioxide from the air and emit cooling water vapor. Even placing just a few potted plants in a sunny of oft-used room can lower the temperature by up to 3 Degrees Fahrenheit Tip: Desert plants, which are used to offset arid conditions, conserve water during sunny hours and only transpire at night, so keep cacti or other desert plants in your bedroom.

Questions? For more information on The Hammocks at Southern Hills, visit our website!

Have You Been To The Fairport Farmers’ Market Yet?

The Fairport Farmers’ Market was started in the mid 1970’s by then Village Trustee Patricia Knapp, and continues to be sponsored by the Village of Fairport.

The market has grown & evolved, and now hosts an average of 60 vendors each week in the height of the season. It is well known and respected statewide, and has been seen internationally on a Food Network show segment, and mentioned in the book The Artichoke Trail.

A Saturday trip to the market is the custom for many locals not only for the produce and other goods, but also as a popular place to mingle with neighbors and friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the market open today?

If it is a Saturday from May to November, then yes! The only Saturday that the market is closed during the market season is for the annual Canal Days festival on the first weekend in June. All other weekends, the market is open rain or shine.

What's in season?

We can't answer that for you, unfortunately, due to the subtle differences in nature each year. All products sold at the market are seasonal, so only offered when ready to be harvested. When the fields are empty, the produce will be no longer available. Your best bet is to ask a vendor when they think they'll have a certain item, and they can give you an idea of when they think it'll be available. They can also let you know how many more weeks they'll have a type of item.

Can I bring my pet?

We're sorry, but we ask that you respect our "no pets allowed" policy by leaving Fido at home.

Is there an ATM at the market?

There are two ATMs available, one on-site at the Bank of America, and another across the street at the Fairport Savings Bank.

Do the vendors accept credit or debit cards?

No, most do not. However, there are two ATMs close by.

Is there parking available?

Yes, plenty. You can park in the adjoining Village Landing parking lot and underground lot, as well as in the Packetts Landing lot across the street. Some on-street parking is available as well.

Is there public transportation near by?

There is an RTS bus stop by the entrance to the Village Landing lot on South Main Street.

Are there food vendors at the market?

Yes! There are baked goods and a food cart with hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches and more.

Can I sell something at the market?

The Fairport Farmers' Market only sells locally made or grown items.

If you are interested in possibly selling something, contact the market manager at fairportfarmersmarket@gmail.com for more information.