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Honda has made a name for itself in the automotive industry by making a variety of compact but capable small cars. Some markets, including the Japanese market, incentivize automakers to make small Kei cars. Small Honda cars have always been popular in places like Japan, where the Kei class of automobiles encourages drivers to have a smaller footprint, but their popularity has spread across the world. Outside the ultra-small Kei car category, the brand has produced a number of innovative small cars. These are ten of the best small Honda cars.

2024 Honda Prologue EX AWD – Stk #44H2972. MSRP $52,250. Model 3B4H2REW. $3999, 1st payment, $595 acquisition fee, taxes, & DMV fees due at signing, 10k mi/yr. $.15 overage. To qualified buyers thru AHFC. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excess wear/tear and up to $.20/mi. over 10k mi/yr. $7500 Clean Fuel Credit toward the lease of a new 2024 Prologue when you lease with Honda Financial Services® (HFS). Includes $3,500 Captive Lease Cash and $500 NYS Clean Air Credit (see dealer for details). $1000 toward the lease of a new 2024 Prologue when you lease with Honda Financial Services® (HFS). Available to current owners of any 2014 or newer Honda. Must provide proof of ownership of eligible vehicle in the form of a current vehicle registration or proof of valid auto insurance. Offer not available to customers receiving conquest incentive. Zero Due at Signing Lease programs and NOT eligible. Fleet Sales, Honda Courtesy Vehicle Program (HCVP) vehicles, Honda Associate Lease Offer (HALO) and sales to Dealer-owned entities are NOT eligible. No trade-in required. Offer excludes purchases made prior to the program period and is transferable among members of the same household when the retail delivery registration address matches the current address on the proof-of- ownership document. Not redeemable for cash. Incentive paid to dealer and requires dealer participation. Not all customers will qualify. See dealer for details. Exp 1/2/25. 2024 Honda Prologue EX AWD – Stk #44H2972. MSRP $52,250. Model 3B4H2REW. 1st payment, $595 acquisition fee, taxes, & DMV fees due at signing, 10k mi/yr. $.15 overage. To qualified buyers thru AHFC. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excess wear/tear and up to $.20/mi. over 10k mi/yr. Not all customers will qualify. See dealer for details. Exp 1/2/25.

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Thank you to those who have already donated to the Willow Domestic Violence Center. Ralph Honda will be hosting a collection of items needed for the Willow Domestic Violence Center through December 15, 2024. For anyone who donates, you will receive a $10.00 coupon that can be used towards any service visit. Please take your donation to our greeter or cashier. Thank you in advance for helping families through such a difficult time. The shelter will only take items off their requested list so please choose from the following items on the link below. Cash donations of $10.00 or more will also be accepted & used to purchase items or gift cards for the shelter.

Ingredients: 12 ounces (1 ½ blocks) of cream cheese, softened; ½ cup sour cream; 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese; 1 small corner from a cheddar cheese block; 3 tablespoons powder ranch seasoning – NOT ranch dip mix; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled (divided); 1 large pretzel rod; 3+ large pretzel twists; 5+ mini pretzels; 2 candy eyes. Directions: In a large bowl, combine sour cream with softened cream cheese. You may need to use a mixer if your cream cheese isn’t softened completely. Add ranch seasoning, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder to the cream cheese mixture and mix well. Combine cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup bacon crumbles with the mixture until very well mixed. Remove 3 tablespoons from the mixture and set aside. Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap and place the remaining cheese ball mixture in the center. Wrap the cheeseball mixture by pulling the corners of the plastic wrap together and forming a ball. You can better shape the ball through the plastic wrap. Repeat step 4 with the 3 tablespoons of cheeseball mixture that you set aside, this will be the turkeys head. Refrigerate your cheeseballs for at least 4 hours or overnight. Unwrap your cheeseballs, they should be chilled and solid holding a ball shape. To form the turkey’s head, place a pretzel rod about ½ inch into the small cheeseball, add the cheddar cheese block corner as the beak, and add candy eyes. Place the other end of the pretzel rod into the front top of the large cheeseball. It should go far into the cheeseball to help hold the weight of the head. To form the turkey tail, place large pretzel twists into the back of the cheeseball slightly overlapping but side by side, pressing firmly so that the cheeseball holds the pretzels upright. Place the small pretzel twists in front of the large pretzel twists. Finally, using a spoon or your hands, pack the remaining bacon crumbles around the outside of the cheeseball and turkey head to coat your cheeseball turkey. Keep chilled and covered until ready to serve. Serve cold with pretzels and assorted crackers. Recipe credit: theblogette.com

November 11 is Veterans Day (U.S.) and Remembrance Day (Canada). If you’re fortunate, you may experience an “Indian Summer” in November, but according to the traditional definition, it can only occur between November 11 and 20! What is an Indian Summer? November 19 is Discovery of Puerto Rico Day. November 20-26, 2024 is National Game and Puzzle Week. It’s a week dedicated to enjoying and celebrating all things linked to games and puzzles. November 28 is Thanksgiving Day (U.S.). Understand the history and origins of Thanksgiving. The day after Thanksgiving, November 29 this year, is known as Black Friday. “Just for Fun” Dates in November: November is Banana Pudding Lovers Month—who knew? Here are some more wacky celebrations to look forward to: Nov. 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day; Nov. 6: Zero-Tasking Day; Nov. 9: National Scrapple Day; Nov. 16: National Button Day; Nov. 21: World Hello Day; Nov. 23: Fibonacci Day. November’s traditional birthstone is the topaz, usually a yellow to amber color. The ancient Greeks believed that topaz could make a wearer invisible. A symbol of honor and strength, topaz was also believed to bring longevity and wisdom. Learn more about topaz—and November birthstones. November’s birth flower is the chrysanthemum. Generally, chrysanthemums represent cheerfulness. A red one conveys, “I love you.” White symbolizes truth or pure love. A yellow one indicates slighted love. November’s Zodiac Signs are: Scorpio: October 23 to November 21; Sagittarius: November 22 to December 20.

Contact information: 585.225.3200, 3939 W Ridge Rd | Rochester, NY 14626, www.RalphHonda.com. Sales Hours: Mon – Thu: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, Fri – Sat: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.