Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. It could be your father, god father, family friend that has been a father figure, your grandfather etc. It was first proposed by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Washington in 1909. It is currently celebrated in the United States annually on the third Sunday in June.

All dads — even the one who claims to be Mr. Tough Guy — love a Father's Day gift that tugs at his heartstrings. Since it can be tough to find a store-bought option that has just the right amount of practicality, personalization and heart, try your hand at making one of these DIY Father's Day gifts this year. These homemade gift ideas vary in skill level, but most of them are easy enough for toddlers and kids to make (with mom's supervision, of course).

Many of these DIYs highlight everything your #1 guy loves most: manning the grill, cracking open a cold one with his buddies and going on adventures with his family. While we made sure to find ideas that he can actually use in his day-to-day life (say, a new spatula and apron for grilling), there's also so much room for you and your kids to get personal. Add heart to any of these handmade gifts by writing a heartfelt message, incorporating your family's best photos or attaching a homemade Father's Day card, there's no doubt that he'll cherish this present for years to come.

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Do you know that again in 2021, we can deduct $300.00 from our personal federal taxes for contributions made to nonprofits, as part of the last relief act? Since COVID, https://www.embraceyoursisters.org/ has not held in-person fundraisers and now they have scheduled their annual fashion show to be virtual. In addition to fashion and salon tips, online attendees can participate in a wine pull and silent auction. This event will run from July 11-16. Want name recognition as a sponsor or item donor? Visit: https://e.givesmart.com/events/kRr/

We have 23 members who have made the WINNERS list in the 2021 RBJ/The Daily Record Reader Rankings. These WINNERS remain eligible to earn the TOP WINNERS titles, which will be announced in August. To those of you who voted, 'thank you' for supporting our members! Congratulate:

Best Brewery – Fairport Brewing Company

Best Caterer – Spinelli's Catering & Event Space

Best Distillery – Iron Smoke

Best Event Meeting Facility – Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

Best Festival – Fairport Music Festival

Best Florist – Wildflower by Simply Events

Best Hotel – Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

Best Winery – Casa Larga Vineyards

Best Business Banking

• CNB
• Genesee Regional Bank
• M&T Bank

Best Credit Union

• ESL Federal Credit Union
• The Summit Federal Credit Union

Best Insurance Company - Tompkins Insurance

Best Mortgage Lender

• Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
• ESL Federal Credit Union

Best Wealth Management

• Allied Financial Partners
• Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
• Sage Tree Wealth, Inc.

Best Advertising Agency – Edge Advertising Group

Best Digital Marketing Firm – Edge Advertising Group

Best Media Buying – Edge Advertising Group

Best PR Agency – Edge Advertising Group

Best Assisted Living Facility – Solstice Senior Living at Fairport

Best Retirement Community – Creekstone

Best Civil Litigation Firm - McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C.

Best Estate Planning – McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C.

Best Medical Malpractice Firm - McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C.

Best Personal Injury Firm - McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C.

Best Real Estate Law Firm - McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C.

Best Apartment Complex – Creekstone

Best Architectural Firm – BME Associates Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors

Best Renovation Services – Pride Mark Homes

Best Cybersecurity Company - Just Solutions

Best Internet Service Provider

• Just Solutions
• Spectrum

Best IT Outsourcing Firm - Just Solutions

Best Web Design Firm – Edge Advertising Group

Best Company Culture

• Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
• ESL Federal Credit Union

Best Employee Recognition Program – Wegmans

Best Overall Leadership – Canandaigua National Bank & Trust

Best Training Program -

• Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
• Just Solutions

Most Innovative Workplace - Canandaigua National Bank & Trust

Best Overall Company to Work For (1000+) - Wegmans

Best Overall Company to Work For (501-1000)

• Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
• ESL Federal Credit Union

Best Overall Company to Work For (251-500) – Keller Williams

Best Overall Company to Work For (1-75) – Edge Advertising Group

CONGRATULATIONS!