Fright Night Rochester Presents Caverns Deep

PBA Directors Lynne Crawford and Chris Herlong are producing a one-of-a-kind, haunted theatrical production scheduled to premier Thursday, October 8th and run through Saturday, October 31st. The attraction will be located at Panorama Plaza at the intersection of Penfield Road and Panorama Trail. Open Thursday through Sunday, starting at 7:00 pm.

This is an event like nothing you've seen before. No animatronics, no clowns, no chainsaws, and NO WAITING IN LINE for hours on end to get in. Reserve your time slot, then relax and enjoy yourself until your turn is called. While you wait, enjoy concessions, our feature movie, and ancient tales of Bellalicia and how she came to be imprisoned in Caverns Deep. Visit our sponsors and enter to win $500 in one of our four weekly cash giveaways!

Sunday October 8th - Premier and special appearance by Robert Forster. Sign up to give blood with the Red Cross and receive a free autograph.

Sunday October 11th - The 4th Annual BooBash @ Fright Night Rochester! Featuring a Special Guest Live on Stage, from VH-1 Daisy Of Love FLEX is LIVE at the event and its all hosted by KISS 106.7!

Fairport Savings Bank, Metro Health East Pharmacy of East Rochester, and The American Red Cross will host afternoon kids days & a Blood Donor Drive with The American Red Cross, on Saturday, October 24th. Additional kids days to be held on Sunday, October 25th, and Saturday October 31st. Bring the whole family and tour the maze with the lights on. Includes fun trick or treats and games for the younger attendees.

Advance tickets available exclusively at all Wegmans. $2.00 coupons available on our Facebook page, at select sponsor locations, and through RARES.

If interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Lynne Crawford as soon as possible as space is limited and time is running out.

Help us spread the word by becoming a Fan of Caverns Deep on Facebook.

To learn more, visit www.cavernsdeep.com or call 585-234-FEAR!

Sponsored by Tanning Bed, Fairport Savings Bank, Metro East Health Pharmacy, Monster Energy Drinks, Arizona Ice Tea, Mancuso Limousines, and Tuxedo Junction. Partial proceeds benefit the Red Cross.

Margarita and Wine Event
Thursday, October 8th & 15th, 7:00 pm
Mud About You

Our next Margarita Glass/Wine Goblet Painting Party is Thursday 10/8 at 7pm.  Come in, paint your choice of pottery (margarita glass or wine goblet),

The following week on Thursday 10/15 at 7pm, meet us at Los Amigos (30 seconds from Mud About You) as we unwrap your art, become light headed from your inspiring artistic ability and enjoy a margarita or glass of wine.

For more information, contact:
Chuck Jones at 585-248-3790

The Gymnastic Training Center of Rochester Wants You To Try It!

PBA member The Gymnastic Training Center of Rochester is offering a special "Try It before you Buy It" coupon toward the program of your choice. This offer is extended to all PBA members.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Sarah Jane Clifford
The Gymnastic Training Center of Rochester
gtc@frontiernet.net
388-8686

Penfield Financial Group Would Like to Announce the Following Rental Opportunity

Charming, comfortable one bedroom apartment adjacent to the office of the Penfield Financial Group and Prudential Financial located in the prestigious Four Corners of Penfield. Private parking. Amenities include central air, gas heat, laundry room with washer/dryer, wi-fi internet access and cable ready. Spacious living room with working Franklin stove leading to private screened-in patio in a quiet park-like setting. Ample storage and walk-in closet and hobby/exercise room. Office/computer area. Modern kitchen with all appliances. Large bathroom with double walk-in shower and bathtub. No smokers or pets please. Available November 1, 2009. The following link includes a few photos: http://rochester.craigslist.org/apa/1406949819.html

For more information contact:
Geralyn Ferrari
Penfield Financial Group, LLC
585-641-3014

The Member-to-Member Discount Program has been revitalized for 2009. All members are encouraged to develop some type of discount, coupon, or incentive for fellow members to encourage solicitation of each other's businesses.

Businesses who offer member to member discounts will be given recognition in each monthly e-newsletter and at all PBA sponsored events. Additionally we will soon be issuing new signs for you to proudly display in your store.

More details can be found on the Member to Member Discount Program page located on the PBA website. Please contact us for more information or if you would like to participate in this program. If you are interested in taking advantage of any of these incentives, be prepared to show your membership card at the participating businesses.

Meet the Candidates
PBA Community Series
Tuesday, October 13th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Main Courtroom, Penfield Community Center 

This event is free and open to the public.

The event will feature candidates running for elective offices that represent Penfield at the town and county level. Candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their highest priorities to constituents. They will also answer questions submitted in advance as well as from the audience via a moderator. Anyone wishing to submit a question in advance of the event is asked to e-mail their question to Chuck Jones at chuck@mudaboutyou.com. Questions should indicate if they are directed toward any specific candidate or political race and must be received by Monday, October 12th.

The event is free and open to the public. We hope to see many of your there!

The following candidates will participate in the event:

Candidates for Penfield Town Supervisor
Tony LaFountain – Republican (R), Conservative (C), and Independence (I)
Steve Nazarian – Open Party
Margaret Trevett – Democrat (D) and Working Families (WF)

Candidates for Penfield Town Board
John Albright – D, WF
Lynne Crawford – D, WF
Paula Metzler – R, C
Andy Moore – R, C, I

Candidates for Penfield Town Clerk
Robyn Miller – D
Amy Steklof – R, C, I

Candidates for Penfield Town Justice
Jim Mulley – R, C, I
David Murphy – D

Candidates for Monroe County Legislature - District 9
Mel Callen – D
Debbie Drawe – R, C, I

PBA Seeking Board Candidates

The PBA is looking for candidates interested in joining a dynamic group of board members all working toward building business vitality in Penfield.

Board members serve for a term of two years. During the term, board members
attend monthly board meetings, organize and participate in a number of
initiatives and work closely with other members of the PBA to develop and
execute programs beneficial to promoting business throughout Penfield.

Elections of board members will take place at our November 5th annual
meeting. Six board seats are open
for candidates.

The PBA membership is a terrific group of people to spend time with.
Whether you live in Penfield, own a business here or work for a business
located in this area, there is a spirit about this business community that
is exciting. We hope you will consider joining us and work with the board to

create an organization that we can all be proud of.

Please contact either Dennis Shew @ Dennis@DennisShew.com or Sam Delucia @
sdelucia@rochester.rr.com if you have an interest and would like additional
information.

Join Penfield Fitness & Racquet Club and the PBA for a Casino Night Fundraiser
Saturday, November 21, 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Penfield Fitness & Racquet Club
667 Panorama Trail West 

$25 per person includes $50,000 of "fantasy cash" to use at a variety of casino tables for fun play*. No cash winnings but some lucky attendees may win one of several prizes announced at the end of the evening. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to SIS: Sustain, Inspire, Survive. A nonprofit organization providing financial assistance to those fighting breast cancer.

Tasty appetizers will be provided throughout the evening free of charge. Beer and wine available for purchase.

Join us for this fun evening of entertainment and networking while supporting a good cause.

You can purchase your tickets several ways:
• At the Thursday, November 5 PBA lunch meeting at Penfield Country Club
• When you send in your annual dues renewal form by November 10
• Or by contacting Diane Thresh at 746-6758

*No one under 21 years of age admitted.

Increase Your
Online Networking Power

The Penfield Business Association now has its own page on Facebook! Click the link to become a Fan.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Penfield-Business-Association/114999697312?ref=ts.

You can also join the Penfield Business Association on LinkedIn.
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=157381&trk=hb_side_g.

Bicentennial Banners Give Added Visibility to Your Business EVERY DAY in 2010

The PBA is helping to coordinate the promotion of special bicentennial banners that will hang throughout Penfield for all of 2010. This is a great way for our members to add their support to the bicentennial celebration and to have their business name seen by thousands of people traveling to and through Penfield.

Here is a breakdown of the banners available for purchase. In addition to your two-sided banner hanging at the location you chose, this cost also includes one FREE 16” x 46” two-sided banner for you to display in your place of business. Banners will be sold on a first come, first serve basis so if you are interested, please email Diane Thresh (dthresh@mosaicmktg.com) right away. We think these will go fast!

16” x 46” Banners = $300 each banner
22 banners are available at the intersection of Rt. 250 and Rt. 441
10 banners are available at Penfield’s Four Corners

30” x 80” Banners = $400 each banner
4 banners are available at the intersection of Rt. 250 and Rt. 441
4 banners are available at the intersection of Bay and Empire
10 banners are available on Empire Boulevard
2 banners are available at the intersection of Blossom, Creek and Browncroft

Business names only (white printing). Company logos cannot be included. Payments are due September 30, 2009.

Please Note: The four larger banners at the intersection of Rt 441 and Rt 250 have been sold. Please act now to reserve your banner.

Boy Scout Troop 9 Raising Funds for Equipment Trailer

The Troop, based out of Penfield High School, is working on raising money to purchase a new trailer for their equipment. The trailer will cost $3000 and the Troop is hoping that local businesses will offer their support through donations.

Businesses making a donation will have their name printed on the trailer and they will be recognized at the dedication of the trailer and in the local media through press releases.

If you are interested in helping the Troop, please contact Chris Klajbor at chris@frontierglassinc.com or 585-586-4240.

Penfield's Historic Ghost Walk
October 9th & 16th, 7:00 pm
First Baptist Church, 1862 Penfield Road

Penfield Local History Room and Penfield Recreation are beginning Penfield's Bicentennial early with a visit from some of the early settlers of our quaint town.

Join us and you will have the opportunity to visit and hear from the spirits of Penfield. The portal curtain that divides this world from the next is open for the ghosts to walk amongst us and share some of their memories of this once small village. Do not be afraid! They are here as friends and teachers, ready to tell a story or relive a moment in time once not so long ago.

Travel the old paths and meet many spirits on their way to their respective destinations. The 200th anniversary has created great excitement with the past residents of Penfield and they are thrilled to celebrate the history that is rooted in the rolling hills of the east.

Dates: Friday, October 9 (rain date 10/10), Friday, October 16 (rain date 10/17)

Tours will begin at 7:00 pm at First Baptist Church, 1862 Penfield Road.

Tickets: $10 each - proceeds to benefit Town of Penfield Bicentennial celebration

Reservations may be made ahead of time by calling Penfield Recreation at 340-8655.

Family Halloween Fun!
October 23rd, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Rothfuss Park

Penfield's annual Halloween Fun will be held Friday, October 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Rothfuss Park. The whole family can enjoy games, Trick-or-Treat, campfires, music, hayrides and refreshments from Tim Horton's!

This event is outdoors, so wear your costume, but dress for the weather! Rothfuss Park is located at 1648 Five Mile Line Rd. in Penfield. Penfield residents only, please.

Check out our Community Calendar!
Please visit the PBA website to view a complete list of Penfield events.

Avoid These Scary Investment Moves
by PBA Member Curt Regruit, Edward Jones

It’s Halloween time again, so you’ll probably be seeing a lot of ghosts, goblins, witches and werewolves. While you may find these sightings more amusing than fear-inducing, you don’t have to look far to find things that really are frightening — such as scary investment moves.

Fortunately, by recognizing these sinister steps, you can help avoid them. Here are a few to consider:

• Scary Move No. 1: Trying to “time” the market — If you always knew when to “buy low and sell high,” you’d be a tremendously successful investor. Unfortunately, no one can accurately predict highs and lows — and if you try to jump into and out of investments in response to speculation about where the market is heading, you could end up missing good opportunities. You’re typically better off by staying invested and investing based on your individual risk tolerance, time horizon and need for diversification. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification by itself cannot guarantee a profit or protect against a loss.)

• Scary Move No. 2: Chasing after “hot” tips — You can get “hot” investment tips from anybody — your neighbor, your brother-in-law or even that guy you always see at the bus stop. But while these tips may be wellintentioned, they may be flawed, for a couple of reasons. First, if an investment really was “hot,” by the time you hear about it, it may already be cooling off. But more importantly, it might not be suitable for your individual needs. Look for investments that you understand and that can help you meet your goals.

• Scary Move No. 3: Investing too aggressively — or too conservatively — If you invest too aggressively, you could be taking unnecessary chances. On the other hand, if you invest too conservatively, you may never achieve your long-term objectives. Try to find a mix of investments that fits your individual risk tolerance.

• Scary Move No. 4: Leaving your portfolio “unbalanced” — Over time, your individual situation will change, as will the fundamentals of some of the investments you own. That’s why it’s important that you regularly rebalance your portfolio, possibly with the help of an experienced financial professional.

• Scary Move No. 5: Failing to take advantage of investment opportunities — To help meet your goals, such as a comfortable retirement, it's important to take advantage of suitable investment opportunities. Contribute as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, as well as your IRA and any other retirement accounts you may have. As an investor, your greatest ally is time, so the more years you invest — especially when you’re investing in tax-advantaged accounts such as a 401(k) and an IRA — the greater your prospects for achieving your financial objectives.

You can’t elude all the pitfalls that life may hold in store. But by avoiding these terrifying investment moves, you can help improve your prospects for long-term success — and that’s not a scary thought at all.

*Edward Jones does not offer tax or legal advice. Consult with a competent tax or legal advisor about your specific situation.

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