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🌱 How recent rains are reshaping Lakewood Vineyards’ harvest timeline
Make time for Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! on the Watkins Glen Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How recent rains are reshaping Lakewood Vineyards' harvest timeline
- How to plan a feel-good day at Farm Sanctuary Watkins Glen
- Meet the photographer who's never missed a NASCAR race at WGI
Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
- Thursday: Mainly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rain delays grape harvest at Watkins Glen vineyard (mytwintiers.com) — Heavy rain around Watkins Glen has forced Lakewood Vineyards to pause grape harvesting, as workers wait for vines and fruit to dry and fully ripen. Vineyard manager David Stamp explains how excess moisture can split grape skins and outlines hopes to finish picking by late October, depending on how kindly Mother Nature treats the Finger Lakes. 
• The 9 New York Animal Sanctuaries Where You Can Spend A Day With Rescued Animals (takingthekids.com) — One of the featured sanctuaries is Farm Sanctuary right here in Watkins Glen, where you can book guided tours to meet rescued cows, pigs, and turkeys on a scenic Aikens Road farm. The piece explains visiting hours, required reservations, footwear tips, and even on-site cabins and vegan lunches, making it easy to turn a simple visit into a relaxing local weekend getaway.
• Through His Lens – Charlie Berch's photos from Penn State vs. Wisconsin (mytwintiers.com) — A photo feature on Penn State's close loss to Wisconsin also spotlights longtime Twin Tiers photographer Charlie Berch, whose work includes decades of NASCAR coverage at Watkins Glen International. Berch, celebrated for national sports images, hasn't missed a WGI race since 1987, giving local racing fans a familiar eye behind many iconic track moments.
📸 Around Watkins Glen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watkins Glen
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★ Featured events ★
- Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca, 306 N Aurora St, Ithaca
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
- SCDA Watkins Glen International Track Day →
Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen - SCDA Watkins Glen International Track Day 10/5-6 →
Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen - SCDA Watkins Glen International Track Day →
Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen - SCDA Watkins Glen International Track Day 10/5-6 →
Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen - Lansing at Watkins Glen →
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6:30 pm - Spooky Hike: Buck Settlement →
FLT M14 Buck Settlement, Watkins Glen
4:30 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 23
📣 Watkins Glen Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Live Music: Gerard burke →
Solera Tap House, 4393 New York 414, Burdett
6:00 pm - Hooked On Driving - Watkins Glen →
Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen
8:00 pm - 2026 Fall Fest →
Grist Iron Brewing Company, 4880 New York 414, Burdett
12:00 pm - 2026 Fall Fest at Grist Iron Brewing Company →
Grist Iron Brewing Company, 4880 New York 414, Burdett
12:00 pm - Meg Williams at Grist Iron Brewing Company →
Grist Iron Brewing Company, 4880 New York 414, Burdett
6:00 pm - Live Music: The mudhoppers →
Solera Tap House, 4393 New York 414, Burdett
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Williams Oil Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Pine Valley. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Equipment Operator- 2nd Shift in Cayuta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkins Glen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Horseheads
- Vote for Guthrie Athlete of the Week for events from Sept. 19-25 (stargazette.com)
Ithaca
- Football finishes long stretch at home with a blowout win (theithacan.org)
- Gas Prices Hold Steady Across Finger Lakes (fingerlakesdailynews.com)
- Democrats Are Distancing Themselves From AOC's Political Aspirations (victorygirlsblog.com)
Ok Watkins Glen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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