Trumansburg Area Camber of Commerce - May 2013 Newsletter

Warren Real Estate Kate Seaman 330-5267 (office), 280-3339 (cell) [email protected]

Kate Seaman is a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker for Warren Real Estate and President of the Ithaca Board of Realtors. With thirteen years of experience in her field, Kate easily qualifies as an expert on the demographics of people who are buying homes in Trumansburg and the surrounding areas and what these buyers are looking for, both in residential properties and the communities they’re located in. According to Kate, home sales are important to an area’s general economy because they bring in new tax dollars and job creation, along with keeping the overall community dynamic. Currently there are more buyers than homes for sale, particularly in New York State, and these buyers are seeking homes in “move-in” condition that are in a great location. Kate says her clients are buying into an area as well as purchasing a property so the visual image the community projects, combined with the variety of products and services it has to offer, is just as important to prospective residents as their new home.

What are today’s homebuyers looking for in a community?

They’re buying into location which includes things like the school district and what I call amenities. The proximity of the state parks, restaurants, shopping, municipal services, the overall safety of the neighborhoods, and pedestrian walkways are all desirable traits to look for in a community.

Taughannock Falls On Taughannock Creek, Trumansburg. Thirty-Three Feet Higher Than Niagara Falls.

IN THIS ISSUE:

CALENDAR

TACC’s MISSION

Cover Story: Panel Discussion - Members Speak!

New MembersMember Announcements

“The Trumansburg Area Chamber of Commerce is the voice of local

business. With over 100 members, we are dedicated to making our community a great place to live, work and visit. We are 100% member supported and solely depend on the time and energy of our membership to create and promote local commerce. Just

as you must provide value to your customers, the Trumansburg Chamber of Commerce believes in providing value to our members. Whether you seek to build your business, strengthen your

community, or influence public policy, you can find opportunity and support through

the Chamber.”

Visit www.trumansburgchamber.com for Upcoming Chamber and

Community Events.

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PANEL DISCUSSION-MEMBERS SPEAK!HOW’S YOUR CURB APPEAL?

By Sue Henninger, Finger Lakes Writer

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Many buyers are trying to lower their carbon footprint and live as a one-car family. They want to be able to get their various needs met where they live instead of spending hours in a car each day.

Does the appearance of a village, town, or hamlet matter to your clients?

Absolutely! When I bring a new client in, the first impression of an area needs to be positive; you don’t get a second chance. The Village of Trumansburg is a perfect example because it’s unique in its own special way. Main Street evokes a feeling of quaintness and an urge to become a part of it. The community beautification volunteers (Takin’ Care of TBurg) have been doing a great job with the village’s landscaping and we should all support them. Curb appeal is contagious. If people see others making improvements they’ll do the same. It goes the other way to; if some people litter, others think that’s acceptable. We should choose to make our small towns beautiful and appealing instead of allowing them to look rundown.

What are some specific ways that business owners and service providers can strengthen their curb appeal?

Pay attention to what your village or town looks like! Customer service once people come inside a store is key too. We need a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in all of our businesses. One bad experience takes twelve good ones to correct it! Look at a business like Sundrees, which has great curb appeal. It’s quaint, charming, and different and they have wonderful customer service. I always end up buying something in there, whether I planned to or not! Gimme! Coffee is another example of staying current and offering what their customers want by adding free Wi-Fi. Hazelnut Kitchen is a four-star restaurant right on Main Street which also has great curb appeal, inside and out. It’s really important to try out new ways of being appealing, rather than continuing to do things the same way because “that’s the way we’ve always done it”.

I’d also suggest making sure you have attractive and informative marketing materials to distribute to local realtors to share with prospective home buyers. The more visitors can see that this area has what they want and

need the more likely they’ll be to buy homes here. The TACC newsletter, brochure, and website are some ways to share this information. Individual member’s brochures could also be displayed somewhere where it’s easy for people who are considering moving here to find them. TACC members can offer to talk to a real estate agent and tell them more about what you provide or you can give incentives, like discount coupons or special offers, to them to share with homebuyers. Realtors are always looking for innovative closing gifts with a local angle. I always give my buyers a “Welcome to the Neighborhood” gift package filled with items like local wines and homemade chocolates.

Sundrees Diane Richards and Sherry Spielberg 4 W. Main Street, Trumansburg 387-8811

Sundrees is a whimsical gift shop, gallery, and boutique, co-owned by sisters Diane and Sherry. The shop recently relocated to a larger Main Street space to better meet their customer’s needs.

What does “curb appeal” mean to you and your business?

Exactly what it sounds like! An attractive storefront that jumps out at you so people driving by will say “Looks like a great place to stop next time I’m here.” Businesses should be clean and well-kept with new paint and appealing window displays. You should have good lighting for nighttime too so when the store is closed people will still notice it and want to return.

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Diane Richards, Sundrees

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What have you done to make sure your business is attractive and engaging on the inside and outside?

We are constantly rotating displays of our merchandise inside and in the windows so our regular customers can always find something new and different here. That’s important in a small town like this. We have local people that come in every few weeks just because they know that there will be new things for them to see. I’ve found that if I put something I’ve had for six months on a different shelf or in a new spot it will sell right away. We also make an effort to feature the work of local artists.

At Sundrees we make a point of greeting everyone who comes in and we make sure that our employees are engaging our customers instead of being focused on a computer or cell phone. We’re always available to help customers, whether it’s with selecting a gift or trying on clothes. Whenever possible we’ll try to do special orders or respond to our customers’ requests if they can’t find what they’re looking for. This year we’re adding an online “wish list/ registry” for the wedding season because our customers wanted to be able to get their wedding and shower gifts from us. Our goal is to build a “wedding presence” in the Finger Lakes Region which will include cross-promoting other local businesses like Dresselas, the wineries, and catering businesses. We’re a small retail community so, for us, it’s all about collaboration, not competition.

How do you think TACC members can work together to make their communities more appealing to residents, potential homebuyers, and visitors?

I love that cleanup group (Takin’ Care of TBurg)! The flower box planters on the sidewalk are fantastic; without them Main Street would look pretty empty. The volunteers also maintain that little playground area. They’re a real asset to our village.

Another thing would be to have more local events; they’re fabulous for our business! During the Community Yard Sale we had a Sidewalk Sale and it was a very successful day for us. We’re also going to be coordinating something with the Farmer’s Market this summer and we’re planning to stay open until 7:00 p.m. on the nights there are events in the area that bring more people to town.

Curb appeal is contagious, but so is a lack of it. Your thoughts?

I agree! Sweeping is huge and keeping windows clean is too. You can pay someone else to do it or just do it yourself. Not only is it essential that people use the public trash cans on Main Street, it’s really important that they get emptied regularly by the Village so they aren’t overflowing with garbage and attracting flies, especially on the weekends. I wish positive curb appeal would be contagious and I hope this summer we can make our area look really nice at all times.

The Gemm Shop Nancy VanOrden 13 W. Main Street, Trumansburg 387-5678

Nancy VanOrden has served for about seven years on the Board of Directors for The Gemm Shop, a not-for-profit organization that offers clothing, house wares, and incidentals to the public at reasonable prices. The shop also provides a means for people to repurpose their items rather than throwing them away.


To me, curb appeal is important because it’s what gets people to come inside and shop rather than just walking by. We’re always looking for new ideas to get our name

Nancy VanOrden, The Gemm Shop Photo by Jim Mason


out there, positive ways to call attention to the shop and get people to come in that haven’t been here before.


Linda Murphy does our windows and she’s very creative about making sure that there’s a little bit of everything we offer in the displays. A lot of people have mentioned that they had no idea we carried the things we do, like men’s clothes, until they saw them in our windows. Linda changes the items frequently, which makes it clear that we have a lot going on inside and outside. People will often stop in front of our windows just to see what’s different! We’ve also been thinking about changing our signage to make it more noticeable from the street. A few times we tried putting a rack on the sidewalk with a sign that said “Lots more good things inside!” and that seemed to work well too. Inside, we have one of the greatest groups of volunteers you’ll ever find. They’re very welcoming and always greet people and thank them for coming. They really want to be part of the Gemm Shop’s success and that makes a difference. Volunteers shop at the Gemm Shop too; in fact we may be our own best customers!

We’ve made some changes with our inside signage too by clearly labeling the racks so people don’t have to search for what they’re looking for. We’ve been trying to arrange our displays so they look more appealing. Since we’re a small space, we’ve rearranged items so shoppers have more room to navigate. Mostly we’ve been trying to cut down on clutter! Another way we’re doing this is to move items faster than we have in the past. They get about two months in the store then they’re put on the half-price rack. If that doesn’t work, we donate them to Freedom Village, a home for troubled teens near Watkins Glen.


I think that the more we can bring the Trumansburg area to people’s attention, the more visitors we’ll get. I know the Chamber is already doing this in a number of ways but it would be great to have an information board that was more visible, like the one that used to be in the pull-

off across from the Farmer’s Market. The Main Street sidewalks are great because they encourage people to walk around the village and go into the businesses.


This is very true. Our curbside is looking pretty good these days, especially some of the businesses like Tompkins Trust Company that have lots of well-maintained landscaping around them.

Good to Go! Trumansburg Market Nana Monaco 21 E. Main Street, Trumansburg www.gtgtburg.com

Good to Go! Trumansburg Market is a natural foods store and eatery that Nana co-owns with her mother, Patricia Heckart. Nana also serves as the Vice President for TACC and is the Chair of TACC’s Economic Development Committee.


Trumansburg has a unique, small town feel to it and the walkability of Main Street is a huge part of our appeal, even for locals who come here all the time. People can jog, bike, push strollers, or walk dogs up and down the street. We’re a family-owned, classic Mom and Pop type of store so our location is great. It’s easy for cars to pull up to and there is lots of free parking right in the area. In fact the whole reason we started the store was that this location became available. Being able to sit at the

Nana Monaco, Good to Go! Trumansburg Market Photo by Jim Mason


counter at the window and watch what’s going on outside is appealing to lots of our customers or we have two benches that Dave Gell and the Black Locust Initiative made for us right outside of Good to Go! where people can just relax and enjoy their food or drink.


We repainted the storefront and got some really good signage with a recognizable logo. We purposely chose bright orange for the inside walls because it’s supposed to make people feel vibrant! Since we have counter service our customers get better service and don’t usually have to wait. They can “grab and go” or sit down; there’s no pressure, it’s their choice. Listening to feedback from our customers is important to us. When people come in requesting certain foods that I don’t carry, I’ll usually try to order them and give them a try. We’ve gotten about half of our products that way, including our cinnamon raisin bread and carrot ginger soup. We also offer healthy options and items for people with dietary restrictions that they can easily get without anyone having to make a fuss over them or a big deal out of their order. Our customer service is what keeps us going. People are constantly telling us “Wow this is such a great place!”


The biggest challenge is to get people to come to our area for the first time. Once they’ve experienced the Trumansburg area, they’re hooked! We already have a great spirit of cooperation between our businesses and we all tend to cross-promote each other’s products and services. There’s a sense of camaraderie rather than competition because we’re all in this together. As a community we do a really good job of keeping the Village looking beautiful. Those planters that Takin’ Care of TBurg puts out are a great addition and the Village’s Department of Public Works always makes sure that our sidewalks are clear of snow in the winter.


This is absolutely true! When I wash my windows (which I need to do a lot) I’ll often wash my neighbors too since I already have everything out. I also pick up litter when I see it. If we all do a little bit every day to keep things looking nice, Main Street will stay clean and look great!

INVITATION TO OUR MEMBERS

The Chamber is a voice for, and of, our local businesses. The TACC Board of Directors meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 8:15 a.m. in the Trumansburg Telephone Company conference room, Union Street, Trumansburg. The meetings are open to all TACC members and we invite you to join us. Feel free to “like” us on Facebook, visit us at www.TrumansburgChamber.com, check out our quarterly newsletter for regular updates, or share our latest brochure with your friends, neighbors, and business associates!

Debbie Nottke, President TACC Board of Directors. Deb Nottke

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Dance and Theatre Arts Dr. Nancy Kane Congress & McLallen Streets, Trumansburg (607) 387-5939

Dr. Nancy Kane’s goal is to promote lifelong dance activity through dance education and her business reflects this creative and enthusiastic mindset. Dance and Theatre Arts offers classes at the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts in many dance forms including ballet, Irish step dance, tap, and musical theater to students age four to adult. Nancy joined TACC because she firmly believes in the business/arts partnership. She’s already worked with Vine Garden Designs and other local professionals to make her dance recitals as memorable as possible. She anticipates finding more people to network with through her TACC membership saying, “The more we know about each other, the more we can help each other.” What will Nancy and her dancers contribute to TACC? “We can always provide the entertainment!” she says.

Golden Specialties David Golden 1673 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca www.golden-spec.com

Dave has been running Golden Specialties, a company that produces promotional products, embroidery, vinyl lettering and graphics, and screen printing, fulltime since 1988. His competitive pricing, quality products, and customer service have garnered him many repeat customers and kept him in business for twenty-five years. Though Dave had been considering joining TACC for years, he finally did so at the urging of Brandy Besemer. His reason is simple, “I like to do business locally and I like others to do the same,” he explains. Dave also likes to be part of a group where when people need something they’ll come to him rather than go out-of-town or online. Networking with TACC members will allow him to explain his niche market as well as to meet other area business owners.

Amazeing Acres & the Finger Lakes Hostel Eleanor Liebson 9803 Lodi Center Road, Hector www.amazeingacres.org

Amazeing Acres is just what it sounds like, a seasonal destination with plenty of unusual outdoor fun! Featuring a 7,000 square foot arborvitae hedge with a center tower, there’s nothing like it in the Finger Lakes Region Eleanor says

proudly. Amazeing Acres also has a labyrinth, a hammock grove, and a Native American medicine wheel. When Darlene McGill told Eleanor, “I love this place; you should tell everyone about it!” Eleanor decided to join TACC to spread the word about her growing business. She feels she has some different attributes to offer the Chamber noting, “A Business After Hours here would be great!” She’s also has experience in running workshops on stress management and relaxation for large groups.

Vine Garden Designs Marcia Horn 12 Elm Street, Trumansburg (607) 387-5939

Marcia describes Vine Garden Design as a full-service, family-owned, retail florist business that specializes in events and weddings. Marcia has thirty-two years of experience in the industry and guarantees that all her orders are fresh and of the finest quality. Todd Mallinson’s assurance that TACC has a lot to offer its members convinced her that the time was right to join the Chamber. Marcia believes that it’s essential for local businesses to help consumers understand how important it is for them to shop in their own neighborhoods to keep their communities sustainable and thriving. For her, the key is encouraging reciprocity. “We business owners donate a lot to various organizations in our communities throughout the year so we like to be able to count on their support and their business too,” she elaborates.

Luckystone Partners Q. Cassetti 2 Camp Street, Trumansburg www.qcassetti.com

Luckystone Partners is a design and brand consulting company that was founded in 1997 by Q Cassetti. Q has broad experience with corporations and consulting firms in metropolitan areas but she’s also proficient at helping start-ups with branding strategies and organizing their work and their image. In addition to this, Q is also a nationally recognized artist. Deb Nottke suggested she become a TACC member and the idea appealed to her, both for her own business and the Farmer’s Market, where she currently serves as Board President. Not only does Q have expertise and “groundless ideas” to offer TACC, she’s very interested in helping the Chamber explore various ways it can help small businesses while expanding its own reach in the area.

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Many thanks to Dorothy’s Music Room for preparing an excellent meal for the February TACC Business Luncheon. The luncheon featured Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce’s President Jean McPheeters who shared timely information about the tax credits available to small businesses through the Affordable Care Act. TACC members who are interested in hosting a Business Luncheon or Business After Hours should contact Mary Spicer at [email protected] or 387-5763.

More TACC Events to Look Forward To!

Business After Hours at Americana Vineyards: June 12th at 5:00 p.m.

Business Luncheon at Snug Planet with food provided by Good to Go! Trumansburg Market: July17th at noon.

Business After Hours at the Trumansburg Farmers Market: July 31st at 5:00 p.m.

Family Picnic at Spruce Row Campground: August 28th at 5:30 p.m.

Good Food, Good Company, Good Works!

The Trumansburg Rotary Club meets every Thursday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the American Legion on Seneca Road, Trumansburg. Anyone interested in learning more about local and international community service or education-related activities is invited to join members for dinner as Rotary’s guest. Contact Peggy Haine at 387-5171 or 227-6486 for further information.

Community Beautification Seeks Volunteers

Takin’ Care of TBurg is an informal group of Trumansburg-area residents who get together in the spring and summer to weed and trim along Main Street, pick up litter, and plant and maintain the Main Street planters. Work sessions are held on Saturday mornings from 9-11:00 a.m. and the schedule of work dates is posted on the pole at the Kids’ Village and at various businesses around town. Contact Karen Powers ([email protected]) with any questions, suggestions, or to be added to the email list.

Meat CSA Shares Available

High Point Farms, LLC is now taking signups for their June to November Meat CSA. The MacCheynes are committed to providing their customers with high quality grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, pasture-raised chicken and pasture pork. High Point Farms is Animal Welfare Approved and doesn’t use antibiotics or added growth hormones. CSA pick-ups occur monthly at three locations: Tioga Street in Ithaca and Sweetland Farm and High Point Farms in Trumansburg. To sign up go to: www.highpointfarms.net/upstate-meat-csa.html

Try Something New

Amazeing Acres features a hedge maze, labyrinth, paddle boats, hula hoops, jump ropes and more. It’s a great place to have a birthday party or visit on the weekend. Amazeing Acres is open June-August from 12-5:00 p.m. or by appointment. For reservations call 607-592-5493.

Ulysses Historical Society Hosts Two Events

The annual Bake and Yard Sale will be May 4th from 8-1:00 p.m. at UHS. Donations may be brought to UHS Monday mornings from 9-12:00 p.m. Other arrangements can be made by contacting Joyce Bennett at 387-6850. The UHS Spring Luncheon will be May 11th at 12:00 p.m. at 39 South Street, Trumansburg. Talented actress Eleanor Stearns will portray Emily Dickinson and the meal will be catered by Carol Van Derzee. Tickets are $14.00 and may be purchased at UHS or by calling Joan Hogan at 387-6648 or Georgianna Stevenson at 387-6496.

Frontenac Point Vineyard - Estate Winery Opens

Carol and Jim Doolittle welcome visitors on Saturdays and Sundays in May, June, and November or on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from July to October. Carol recommends trying Frontenac’s “Vertical Chardonnay Flight” which allows you to taste the difference between four glasses of wine made from the same grape variety, at the same winery, by the same winemaker with the only variable being how nature impacted the grapes. The Doolittle’s and several other TACC member wineries will also be part of Winestock NY 2013 at Three Brothers Estates & Wineries on June 29th.

Community Yard Sale is Back

Trumansburg’s Annual Community Yard Sale, featuring sales, food, and fun, will be held on May18th 8 a.m., rain or shine. To be included on the map or to reserve a space, email [email protected].

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Happy Anniversary

Be sure to congratulate The Falls Tavern Restaurant and Catering owners, Carol and Fred Van Derzee, who just celebrated 25 years in the restaurant business! Read about the secret to the family’s success in Tompkins Weekly newspaper: www.tompkinsweekly.com (April 1, 2013).

Opening Day at the Trumansburg Farmers’ Market

The Market will be open for the season on Wednesday, May 15th from 4-7:00 p.m. There’s a great 2013 vendor lineup complete with spring greens, flowers, meats, cheeses, breads, ice cream, and delicious dinner options. Local favorite, the Notorious String Busters, will be the opening band and, to kick off a year of special programming, Phoenix Wiggins from Healing in Circles will lead a workshop, “Healing in Circles Hoops”, a therapeutic approach to Hoop Dance that’s fun for all ages. Contact Phoenix Wiggins at 227-3010 or at www.facebook.com/HealingInCircles for more information. For a complete lineup of all 2013 TFM workshop programs and musical entertainment, visit their website at www.tburgfarmersmarket.com.

CircusYoga Returns to Trumansburg

CircusYoga camp will be held at the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts on McLallen and Congress Streets in Trumansburg on July 22-26th. For further details visit http://www.tburgconservatory.org/calendar.htm

TCSD Foundation’s Grant Cycle Underway

The Trumansburg Central School District Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization which helps facilitate the best possible educational opportunities for students in the Trumansburg district. Proposal applications for the spring grant cycle are just getting underway and will be accepted until May 31, 2013. In addition to teacher grants, the Foundation also fulfills its mission by operating the Trumansburg Kids Explore & Discover field trip program and by awarding an annual scholarship award for Community Service to a graduating senior from Charles O. Dickerson High School. To learn more about TCSD’s programs, visit their website at http://www.tcsdfoundation.org .

News From Laura Reid

Laura and Blake Reid are building the area’s first and only eco-friendly one-room schoolhouse at 66 Cayuga Street, Trumansburg. It will be a traditional schoolhouse, similar to those built 100 years ago, but with the advantage of modern day environmentally friendly methods. The project build uses recycled and natural materials, involves local businesses and community members, and incorporates school families, making it even more special. Trumansburg Montessori School will move out of the TCFA space and into the new schoolhouse over the summer and the school will officially open in September 2013.

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Just Released! Be sure to check out our 2013 brochure!

Annual Special Events Visit www.TrumansburgChamber.com or www.TBurgEvents.com for details

• Farmers Market• Fireman’s Day parade • Summer concerts at Taughannock State Park• Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival of Music & Dance• Trumansburg Fair • Greater Ithaca Art Trail• Winter Festival• Cayuga Lake Triathlon• Trumansburg Community Yard Sale• Soap Box Derby

How to Get to Trumansburg, NY Jacksonville, Trumansburg, Lodi, Interlaken, Sheldrake, and Ovid are nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. They can easily be reached by following Route 96 or 89 from either Ithaca or the NYS Thruway.

Visit www.TrumansburgChamber.com for map & detailed directions

Trumansburg Area Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 478, Trumansburg, NY 14886 www.TrumansburgChamber.com

L ocated in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, the Trumansburg area is the proud home of Taughannock Falls State Park and the Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance. Nestled between Cayuga and Seneca Lakes, Trumansburg is just a short drive to Ithaca – home to Cornell University and Ithaca College. The Trumansburg area offers a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy a variety of cultural activities while immersed within the natural beauty and landscape of the Finger Lakes. The Village of Trumansburg is a close knit community with an eclectic vibe that welcomes locals and visitors alike. Main Street (Route 96) offers a unique blend of historical and contemporary architecture, with diverse shops and services. The Village provides an assortment of restaurants, a weekly Farmer’s Market with local produce, crafts, and beverages, and a vibrant nightlife with live music and entertainment, all within walking or biking distance of each other.

Strolling through the Village will give you a glimpse of homes and businesses in architectural styles such as Gothic, Italianate, and Federal. Historical markers note places of interest such as the Camp House, Abner Treman’s initial settlement site, and the path of Sullivan’s Army during the Revolutionary War. Nearby is the hamlet of Jacksonville, a small community on Route 96 with an abundant cultural and farming heritage. To the north of Trumansburg are the

historic and picturesque Villages of Lodi, Interlaken, and Ovid. The Trumansburg Area Chamber of Commerce serves more than 100 members in three counties. Learn more at www.TrumansburgChamber.com or find us on facebook.

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LOCAL LIVING: Trumansburg is home to the Conservatory of Fine Arts and the Ulysses Philomathic Library. Trumansburg enjoys a healthy local economy that can support and sustain many small businesses, and has a robust real estate market with an average home price around $200,000. Trumansburg also boasts a nationally ranked school system; offering the most AP courses in the area as well as extracurricular enrichment activities. There are opportunities to volunteer at many of the local clubs and organizations such as Lions club, Rotary, and the Trumansburg Central School District Foundation. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Play a round at the local golf course, take a hike along the Black Diamond trail or up to see Taughannock Falls or just stop at the lookout to snap some seasonal photos of the falls. Enjoy biking, kayaking, boating, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling or cross country skiing. Taughannock Park offers a public swimming area, a picnic area and playground. Take a stroll along the waterfront or relax on the expansive lawn for one of the summer outdoor concerts. The Trumansburg Area supports its local artists. Their works can be seen in our local venues, galleries, and shops. Meander down Main Street & take in the sights, sounds, and offerings from our locally owned businesses and services. The Ulysses, Interlaken, Lodi and Ovid Historical Societies are open to visitor throughout the year. There are a variety of accommodations for visitors too. From charming inns and bed and breakfasts to locally owned campgrounds and camping areas within the State Park and the National Forest.

LOCAL TASTES: The Trumansburg area is home to fine restaurants, family dining, pubs, wineries & cidery, many of which feature local music and innovative cuisine. In addition to the traditional, Trumansburg boasts two chocolatiers and the farmer’s market which offers locally grown & organic fare, as do the area community supported agriculture (CSA) farms. Photo by Jim Mason

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