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Fairport Village Partnership
Solaris’ Time in Kennelley Park Nears an End
Effort underway to keep it in Fairport; Funding, donors sought
The steel and glass sculpture known as Solaris, which has graced the Main Street entrance of Kennelley Park since August of 2008, may soon be moved to a new home. The question is where.
Intended as the first in a series of “rotating” exhibits, the piece was selected by the Design Committee of the Fairport Village Partnership and leased through funding made available by the Fairport Office of Community and Economic Development. Now, the 18 month term of the lease has expired. In the near term the artist has agreed to leave the work in its current location. But with the lease expired the art is on the market and funds, approximately $10,000, must be raised in order to retain it permanently in the village.
Those interested in public art or have ideas about funding or programming can contact the Fairport Village Partnership at 585-377-6010 or at info@fairportpartnership.org
Read the full press release (PDF).
Fairport Pharmacy Celebrates another Grand Opening
Growing, local independent occupies new, larger location
Fairport Mayor Frederick “Fritz” May and Assemblyman David Koon recently joined owner/pharmacist, Paula Lewyckyj to celebrate the grand opening of the new Village Landing location of Fairport Pharmacy. Formerly located on North Main Street, the new location offers a larger space for the growing business. Co-workers, friends, family and customers also attended the grand opening event, which was open to the public.
From L to R: Assemblyman David Koon, Owner/Pharmacist Paula Lewyckyj, Fairport Mayor Frederick “Fritz” May, cut the ribbon formally opening Fairport Pharmacy.
(Photo courtesy Keith Boas Photography)
After two years of steady business growth, the business had outgrown its original location. “We desperately needed more space and more parking, this new location gives us plenty of both” said Lewycykyi, who currently employs four staffers: three part-time pharmacy technicians and a part-time delivery driver. The original North Main Street location had 780 square feet; the Village Landing Location has 2,500 square feet.
New at this location is a gift department managed by veteran retailer Fran Wells of Fairport. “We’re aspiring to have a comfortable place for people to come in and be immersed in things that are important to their total well-being” said Wells.
Fairport Pharmacy hours of operation are: Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday, 9am-2 pm. Closed Sunday. After-hours consultation and emergency service are available 24/7 by calling 585-678-4258. All insurances are accepted.
Read the full press release (PDF).
Front-porch Friendly
The Fairport Village Partnership (FVP) has published the 2010 Front Porches of Fairport Calendar; the first of what they hope will be an annual publication.
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“They’re the perfect holiday gift for friends and family. Particularly those who may have moved out of the area or spend the winter in warmer climes, but want to be reminded each day of the hometown they love,” said Clark King, former village mayor and current chairman of the FVP’s steering committee.
The calendar is available now at popular Fairport outlets including the Red Bird Market, Seasons of Fairport, Main Street Mercantile, Gift Ferry’s, Sew Creative, Moonlight Creamery, Perinton Historical Society and other local businesses. Copies will also be available at the FPMA/FVP booth at Kennelley Park during the festival, or by contacting the FVP office, at 377-6010, during regular business hours to reserve copies.
The press run was limited to only 2000 calendars. The fixed retail price is $15. All proceeds benefit the Fairport Village Partnership, one of the village’s economic development organizations.
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FAIRPORT VILLAGE PARTNERSHIP
6 N. Main Street, Suite 105
Fairport, New York 14450
585-377-6010
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