12/22/08, 12/12/08, 1/16/09, 1/17/09
Four nights of warmth, wellness, healing and happiness at Herb Haven in Canandaigua, NY. A non-profit educational center for women on the path to self-sufficiency. Family night on Jan. 16th. Herbal teas and natural snacks served. Admission $75 per night for 3 hours of pampering. Hand/foot soaks, chair massage, Reiki, acupuncture, essential oils, make your own dream pillows, and much more. For more information call Jessica Smith at 585-315-6087 or email at jsmith037@rochester.rr.com.
4th Annual Vegas Night
January 24th, 2009. Play a variety of Vegas-style games using Clara Barton Bucks including Blackjack, Texas Hold 'Em, Roulette, Craps, Beat The Dealer, Over/Under, Chuck A Luck, and more. A silent auction of plane tickets, an MGM Grand Hotel package, celebrity and sports autographs and more. Hors d'oeuvres and desserts served. Cash bar. Live auction at the end of the night. At the Palmyra Moose Lodge, 3808 Rt. 31 in Palmyra. Tickets $25. For more information contact the Red Cross at 315-331-3783.
Garth Fagan Dance: Underground Railroad: Linking Art With History A multi-media discussion on the influence of the Underground Railroad on the literary and performing arts. Panelists include world-renowned choreographer Garth Fagan, author and Empire State College professor Dr. Elaine Handley, award-winning documentary producer and children's book author Dave Marshall. Live performance from Garth Fagan Dance. Matinee performance includes a visit to the new interactive Underground Railroad exhibit at the RMSC, Flight to Freedom: Rochester's Underground Railroad. Saturday, Feb. 7th, 2009 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, Feb. 8th at 2 pm at the Rochester Museum & Science Center (Eisenhart Auditorium), 657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY. Adults $35, Seniors $30, Students $20. For tickets visit www.garthfagandance.org or call Chantel Feola at 585-454-3260.
Carlton Fire Company Steak Roast feat. 7th Heaven
February 28, 2009. Dinners 6-8 pm for $15 a person, after 8:30 pm $5 for 7th Heaven from 9 pm-1 am. For more information or tickets call Cindy at 585-589-2325, Matt at 585-698-4208, or Andrew at 585-590-0249.
Garth Fagan Dance: Music & Dance: The Familial Relationship Two of Rochester's artistic giants, Garth Fagan (along with Garth Fagan Dance) and the Rochester Philaharmonic Orchestra's Music Director Christopher Seaman join together for an evening of music, dance, and conversation. Saturday, March 14th, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the Hochstein School of Music & Dance, 50 Plymouth Ave North, Rochester, NY. Adults $40, Seniors $35, Students $20. For tickets visit www.garthfagandance.org or call Chantel Feola at 585-454-3260.
Garth Fagan Dance: Spring Season The third annual season features new and old company favorites as well as a matinee performance by Garth Fagan Dance School and the Greece Athena Show Choir. Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 2 pm and 8 pm at Greece Athena Performing Arts Center, 800 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY. Adults $40, Students $20. For tickets visit www.garthfagandance.org or call Chantel Feola at 585-454-3260.
Garth Fagan Dance: Two on Two: Renaissance Men Join world-renowned choreographer Garth Fagan and actor/director Stephen McKinley Henderson for an intimate look at the lasting influence of the Harlem Renaissance on two artistic geniuses: August Wilson and Romare Bearden. Excerpts from the literary work "Wilson's Fences" and Fagan's "DANCECOLLAGEFORROMIE". Thursday, May 28th, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the Geva Theater Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd, Rochester NY. Adults $45, Students $20. For tickets visit www.garthfagandance.org or call Chantel Feola at 585-454-3260.
Annual Holiday Tax Free Shopping
November 20th at the Sandy Creek Family Christian Center, 16858 Ridge Road, Holley, NY. Craft and home party vendors, door prizes, child care provided by certified day care staff in the craft area, and spaghetti dinners will be sold. A portion of proceeds benefits local charities. Call 585-638-8230 for more information.
SCORGIES Reunion November 21st. SCORGIES Reunion at the German House, 315 Gregory St. from 7 pm-11 pm. Tickets $20 advance and $22 day of sale. Music lineup: The Press Tones, New Math and Personal Effects. www.scorgies.com. For additional information call Tom Kuhn at 585-737-0137.
Harvest Craft Faire
Nearly 100 unique artisans selling hand-crafted holiday items, clothing, dolls, toys, decorations, jewelry, and more. Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22nd from 9 am-4 pm both days at the Monroe Community Hospital, 435 East Henrietta Road. Free and wheelchair accessible, with plenty of free parking. Sponsored by the Monroe Community Hospital Auxiliary. For more information, call 585-760-6151.
In Memory of Mike McKay
In Memory of Mike McKay aka Rick Tracy, passed away October 18th, 2008. Please join the family this Saturday, November 22nd at the Winfield Grill 3 pm-5 pm so we can say goodbye to Mike his way. Spread the word!
Historic Palmyra's Holiday Bazaar
Antiques, woven and quilted items, books, tools, candy, baked goods, gourmet coffee, collectibles and more. Luncheon on Thursday and Friday. Alling Coverlet Museum, 122 William St., Palmyra. Thursday, Nov. 20 & Friday, Nov. 21: 10 am-5 pm, Saturday, Nov. 22: 10 am-2 pm
For more information call 315-597-6981
On Saturday, Nov. 22nd, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will bring together thousands who have lost loved ones to suicide to share in a day of healing and empowerment. Two local sites are among the 130 that will be participating. Join a nation-wide web conference followed by a program for local people whose lives have been touched by suicide. The program is free and lunch will be provided. For more information and to register, contact the coordinator for each site.
University of Rochester: 11 am-5 pm
Contact Renae Carapella at rcarapella@afsp.org or call 607-368-0977
Canandaigua VA: 12 noon-3:30 pm
Contact Rita Cronise at RecoveryED@aol.com or call 585-797-4641
Egypt FD Ladies Auxiliary Coat Drive
November 22nd, 8 am-4 pm, 7478 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Fairport. For more information call 585-223-1923
Rock and Row for Camp Good Days
Help keep every seat in the Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center filled for six hours!! Sign up individually or as a group. No rowing experience needed. Go to www.pittsfordindoorrowingcenter.org for more info.
27th Annual Greater Buffalo Train and Toy Show At the Agri-Center on the Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY. November 22nd 10 am-5 pm and November 23rd 10 am-4 pm. See Operating Layouts, The Live Steamers, Madd Matt's NASCAR Racetrack and more. Save on all gauges model trains, railroad collectibles, train books and videos, toys and die-cast, folls and miniatures, Lionel, American Flyer, Thomas & Friends! Admission $6, kids 12 and under free. Free parking available. Proceeds benefit the preservation and restoration projects of the Western New York Railway Historical Society. For information visit www.wnyrhs.com, call 716-743-0945 or email Stephen Kocsis at trainshow@roadrunner.com.
Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show
November 23rd. 20+ crafters offering homemade paper goods, candles, food/chocolate samples, holiday decorations, knit items, blankets, jewelry, purses, photographs, original watercolors, gift bags, and more! 10 am - 3 pm at Carmen Clark Lodge at the Brighton Town Park, 771 Westfall Road. Admission is free. Bring a canned item to donate to Foodlink! Call 585-317-4046 for more information.
Kazoo Fest The Camp Good Days and Special Times Annual Joe Benet Memorial Kazoo Fest will be held Friday, Nov. 28th through Dec. 23rd at the mall entrance of JC Penney stores in Eastview Mall, Marketplace Mall, and the Mall at Greece Ridge Center. For more information or to make a donation call 585-624-5555 or 1-800-785-2135 or visit www.campgooddays.org.
Benefit for residents affected by Daniel Drive fire in Webster
27 people were displaced, some losing everything to the fire, smoke and water damage.
Saturday, Nov. 29th at Waypoint Fine Food and Spirits, Oak Park Marina on Sodus Bay, Lake Bluff Rd, North Rose (Take 104 to Lake Bluff Rd. (414 N) 1 1/2 miles on left)
Tickets: $25 each or $45 per couple
Pasta buffet and Cash bar begin at 5 pm. A selection of pasta, sauces and meats, salad and bread. Live band "Red Eye". Raffles, gift baskets.
Proceeds to benefit the victims of the fire
Call Donna for tickets at 585-746-4412
Matt's Coats For Kids
Free coat distribution for children in need on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28th and 29th at the Brockport ELKS Lodge, 4400 Sweden Walker Road, Brockport from Noon-5 pm each day. In memory of Matthew J. Fitton. In the first four years, over 2,000 coats have been donated by generous citizens of the area. Visit the website at www.MattsCoatsForKids.org.
Nuts and Bolts Comedy Improv Friday, Nov. 28th and Saturday, Nov. 29th at 8 pm. Upstage 3/Rochester Auditorium Theatre, 3rd floor, 875 East main Street, Rochester. Tickets $10, $5 with valid student ID. Group rates available. Free, lit, secure parking behind the building. For tickets visit www.nutsandboltsimprov.com or call 585-334-8973
Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, November 29th from 9:30am-3pm at the Geneseo Armory. Show will benefit the Red Cross. Admission is $2 for adults or $5 per family. Call 585-243-7029 for more info.
Gilda's Club Rochester Holiday Open House December 4, 2008. 225 Alexander St., Rochester, NY 14607. Refreshments, tours of the clubhouse, handmade crafts. Learn how Gilda's Club Rochester helps people living with cancer. 4:30 pm-8 pm. Free! For more information call 585-423-9700 or visit www.gildasclubrochester.org.
Christmas in the City- Downtown Batavia 13th Annual Christmas in the City Festival, December 5th, 5-9 pm, Downtown Batavia. Entertainment and in-store drawings in over 20 stores, featured entertainment by In Jest and Batavia Concert Band, food & holiday gift vendors, free horse & wagon rides, Batavia Muckdog and Red Wings mascots and lots more for all ages. For more information contact the Batavia Business Improvement District at 585-344-0900 or visit www.downtownbataviany.com.
City Coupon Books
"Enjoy the City" is the areas premier local savings book and it is now available for purchase. Just $20 (payable by cash or check to Paws and Purrs Rescue Inc.) Check it out online at www.enjoythecity.com
Garth Fagan Dance Season Premiere A local premiere of Garth's latest work as well as classic and contemporary favorites from the Company's extensive repertoire. Matinees will feature a performance by students from Garth Fagan Dance School and the Greece Athena Show Choir.
Times: Thursday, Dec. 4th: 7:30 pm
Friday, Dec. 5th: 8 pm
Saturday, Dec. 6th: 2 pm, 8 pm
Sunday, Dec. 7th: 2 pm, 7:30 pm
Location: Calkins Middle School Theater, 1899 Calkins Road, Pittsford NY
Tickets: Evening Performance Benefit Tickets (Include performance and reception)--Thursday only: $135. Adults $40, Seniors $35. Students $20. Matinee Performances: Adults $35, Senior $30, Students $20
For tickets visit www.garthfagandance.org or call Chantel Feola at 585-454-3260
Holiday Pet Photos
Pose with your four-legged friends with Santa or in front of our holiday-decorated set! Receive four 4x6 digital photo-quality prints of one or more shots, and a CD of your photos for just $25.
Pet Saver Superstore 1520 W. Ridge Rd. in Greece
Nov. 30th: 9 am-4 pm
Dec. 2nd: 4:30 pm-8:30 pm
Dec. 4th: 4:30 pm-8:30 pm
Reserve your sitting time by calling (585) 223-1330 x241 or online at www.lollypop.org
Annual Tiger Tracks Two-Day Public Train Show and Sale
Vendors, local model layouts, workshops, and hands-on layouts for kids to operate in the RIT Gordon Field House Saturday, Dec. 6th, 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, Dec. 7th, 10 am to 4 pm.
Tickets are $5 Daily Admission, $3 Seniors, and kids under 12 are FREE.
Girl Scout Cookies!!
Girl Scout Cookies will be on-sale October 4th-December 7th!! Introducing a new kinda cookie this year--Dulce de Leche cookie. Call 716-837-6400 for more info.
Go Green! Recycle your Musical Instrument
Musical Instrument Drive to Beneft and Inspire Kids sponsored by the Nazareth College chapter of MENC: The National Association for Music Education. Instruments can be dropped off in the Nazareth College Music Dept. Office located in the Arts Center between 8am and 5:30pm weekdays thru December 8th.
Spencerport Lions Craft Show
12th Holiday Craft Show Saturday, Dec. 13th from 9 am-3:30 pm at Terry A. Taylor School gym, 399 Ogden-Parma Townline Road (Off Rt. 259), Spencerport, NY. Raffles all day, over 50 crafters, food available. Handicap accessible. Free admission. Music by Chris Wilson. Fore more information ontact Lion Kathy Hare or Lion Chuck Hare at 585-544-2316.
O.U.R.S. Festival of Light and Enlightenment
One Universe Resource Service presents music by Sonam Targee, Reiki and other healing modalities, silent meditation, and interactive activities. Saturday, Dec. 13th at Carmen Clark Lodge, Brighton Town Park (777 Westfall Road, Rochester) from 11 am-2 pm. Monetary donations and non-perishable food and toiletries for local churches and food pantries accepted. For more information visit www.OneUniverseResourceService.com, email kscholler@rochester.rr.com, or call 585-218-0486.
Let Nature Sing Concert
Rochester Women's Community Chorus presents "Let Nature Sing" at Hochstein School of Music on December 13th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $12/regular, $10/students and seniors, and $7/children 12 and under. Save $2 per ticket by purchasing in advance. Groups of 15 or more can get a group discount price. For more info call 585-234-4441 or visit www.therwcc.org
A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol
Off Monroe Players presents three performances of Gayden Wren's "A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol" on December 12th and 13th at 8 pm, and December 14th at 2 pm at Salem United Church of Christ, 60 Bittner Street in downtown Rochester. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made via phone at 585-234-0500. Admission is free but donations are welcome.
Rochester Chorus Sweet Adelines Holiday Chorus
Thursdays November 6th thru December 18th at St. John's Home Auditorium. 150 Highland Ave. at South Ave. Call 585-621-5759 for more info.
Barnes & Noble, The Mall at Greece Ridge Center
Dec. 21st: 10 am-8 pm
Dec. 23rd: 10 am-9 pm
Just leave us a donation and we'll do the rest!
Cats, Kittens, and Dogs for Adoption
Every Thursday from 6-8pm at PetSaver--1596 Ridge Road West. Every Saturday from Noon-3pm at PetSmart--917 Holt Road, Webster Paws and Purrs Rescue, Inc. will be showing their adoptable animals every Thursday and Saturday. All are housed in foster homes and showered with love. Go to http://pawsandpurrs.homestead.com for more info.
Wonderland of Trees
November 22nd-December 31st. The Wonderland of Trees is an annual fundraiser for the Holland Land Office Museum. Features over 40 trees decorated by area businesses, service clubs and schools. This year's theme: Frosty Holiday. Admission is $4 for adults. $1 for children 5-13. Children under 5 are free. Call 585-343-4727 for more info.
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