July 30th - 8pm - meet at Nola's, July 31st- 6pm- Rivers Edge Party house, Aug 1, 2010- family picnic at Pineway ponds park. Laurie- Lcamman@live, 585-352-3762
"Ridin for Comfort"
The Webster Comfort Care Home is a non-for profitorganization that provides a homelike setting for individuals who are terminal and have a less than a short time left to be in a homelike setting and comfort. WCCH operates on 100% donations and volunteers. They are in need of many things at this point and our economy as it stands, theintake of important items such as food, bedding, toiletries,utility expenses, etc. I am one of the ortganizers hosting this first time ever "Motorcycle Charity Rdie"! Members of WCCH are very excited about this first time event! Cost per motorcycle is $30.00 with or without a passanger. There will be plenty of food, beer, soda & door prizes. There will be a 50/50 drawing and a comemorataive bandana to the first 100 motorcycles to sign in. We are hoping that this event will be a great success. 100% of all the proceeds will go to the WCCH. Won't you all join us for a "Compfort Ride" and help make this event a success! How awesome if this could even be broadcast live! If anyone is interested, please call me at (585) 330-8182 or 585-872-1216 Thanks so much and please consider our event publication. 1051 Gravel Rd., Webster, NY 14580 which is the pavilion behind the W Webster Fire Department.
Brockport Rotary Club's BBQ & Blues Fest
7/31-8/1/10. Think you're good with the grill? Join some of the best professional and backyard barbecue chefs for this cook-off! This two-day competition, at SUNY Brockport, is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society and the North East Barbecue Society. Proceeds from the event will support cancer research at the Wilmot Cancer Center. Join the competition or sample some of the best barbecue around! Visit www.brockportbbqfest.com for more information
2010 Charity Ride to benefit Crossroads House-A Comfort Home for the Dying
Sunday, August 1, 2010. 2010 Charity Ride to benefit Crossroads House (A Comfort Home for the Dying located in Batavia, NY) in memory of Dennis Bateman, South Byron Assistant Fire Chief and Red Knight Member Sponsored by: Stan's Harley Davidson, Inc. Date: Sunday, August 1, 2010 Registration: 10am - 12noon Cost: $15 per bike and rider/$5 passenger Registration/Starting Location: Stan's Harley Davidson, Inc., 4425 West Saile Drive, Batavia, NY 14020 (off Rte. 98 north of NYS Thruway) For more information, call: (585) 343-9598 Ending Location: South Byron Fire Department, 7389 Rte. 237, South Byron, NY 14557
2010 Charity Ride to benefit Crossroads House-A Comfort Home for the Dying
2010 Charity Ride to benefit Crossroads House (A Comfort Home for the Dying located in Batavia, NY) in memory of Dennis Bateman, South Byron Assistant Fire Chief and Red Knight Member Sponsored by: Stan's Harley Davidson, Inc. Date: Sunday, August 1, 2010 Registration: 10am - 12noon Cost: $15 per bike and rider/$5 passenger Registration/Starting Location: Stan's Harley Davidson, Inc., 4425 West Saile Drive, Batavia, NY 14020 (off Rte. 98 north of NYS Thruway) For more information, call: (585) 343-9598 Ending Location: South Byron Fire Department, 7389 Rte. 237, South Byron, NY 14557
Crossroads House 2010 Charity Ride
2010 Charity Ride to benefit Crossroads House (A Comfort Home for the Dying located in Batavia, NY) in memory of Dennis Bateman, South Byron Assistant Fire Chief and Red Knight Member Sponsored by: Stan's Harley Davidson, Inc. Date: Sunday, August 1, 2010 Registration: 10am - 12noon Cost: $15 per bike and rider/$5 passenger Registration/Starting Location: Stan's Harley Davidson, Inc., 4425 West Saile Drive, Batavia, NY 14020 (off Rte. 98 north of NYS Thruway) For more information, call: (585) 343-9598 Ending Location: South Byron Fire Department, 7389 Rte. 237, South Byron, NY 14557
Riding For Refuge
8/8/10. Providence Housing Development Corporation will be holding its first annual motorcycle poker run on August 8, 2010 to benefit homeless housing. Registration: 10:30 am to 12 noon, $20 per bike or car, $5 for additional passenger and $10 for afterparty only. Food (free), drinks, live music, raffle and prizes. Starting at Parkway at the Long Pond Road exit (we will be at the small parking lot at that exit) and ending at Merchants Grill. For more info contact Karen at (585) 328-3228 ext. 1426
Register for the Federation of Social Workers Golf Tournament
June 29 2010 - August 9 2010. The Federation of Social Workers has a history of charitable activity in the Rochester community that began more than thirty years ago. In keeping with that tradition, the proceeds of this year's golf event will support three very worthy causes. The Ed Grabowski-Dina Finn Memorial Scholarship Fund provides much needed educational aid to worthy students. Christopher's Challenge Fund continues to do lifesaving work in the area of bone marrow transplants. Their event donation this year will be made in loving memory of John Kecskes and Nadine Spinell-Hughto, both of whom were loyal and dedicated supporters of the mission of Christopher's Challenge. Alyssa's Angels honors the memory of Alyssa Rose Bruno. The Federation of Social Workers has been involved with projects to help the Bruno family since Alyssa first became ill in 2005. Although Alyssa lost her courageous battle with cancer in August 2006, her spirit of caring and giving carries on through the work that Alyssa's Angels does to help needy children in the Rochester area. For more information or to register for the golf tournament, visit www.christopherschallenge.org or http://www.fsw-union.com/assets/GolfBrochureApril10.pdf Register before August 9. Tournament takes place August 15 at Greystone Golf Club 11:30 a.m. Registration and lunch 1:00 p.m. Shotgun start (Scramble Format) 6:30 p.m. Reception with raffle drawing and silent auction 7:00 p.m. Dinner Bone marrow drives from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Next Generation Leaders Program
Next Generation Leaders Program - A partnership between the Greater Rochester Red Cross and Big Brothers Big Sisters What: Recruit 30 adult mentors to be matched with youth in grades 9-12 in its Next Generation Leaders Program for the Fall program. Where: The Greater Rochester Red Cross, 50 Prince Street, Rochester, N.Y. 14607 When: Choose either Tuesday, July 27 or Thursday, August 12- from 5:30 P.M.-7:00 P.M. FREE Contact: To register call 585-241-4261; www.rochesterredcross.org Program Details: Two mentor recruitment orientation sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, July 27 and Thursday, August 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Greater Rochester Red Cross, 50 Prince St. Orientation sessions are open to the public and refreshments will be served. The partnership seeks mentors who will be matched with youth in one to one relationships. The matches will engage in a both group activities (in the fall) and activities on their own. The mentor will guide their mentee as they engage in a seven week leadership development program through the Red Cross. The Next Generation Leaders Program students will learn African American and Latino history and culture leadership development, community service through volunteer projects, career exploration and planning through college field trips, self esteem building, in addition to public speaking, safety training, special presentations, project planning, and much more.
Rochester Fur Ball
Rochester's first Pet-Friendly, black-tie gala and fundraiser event will be held on Saturday, August 28 from 6 pm to Midnight at the Strathallan Hotel. The Rochester Fur Ball is a fund raising event for Verona Street Animal Society, Animal Service League, and Monroe County Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Lucky dogs in attendance will be treated to a doggie buffet, animal communicator and dog spa, complete with an animal masseuse. Human companions will enjoy silent and live auctions, raffle, dancing, doggie fashion show, dinner buffet & open bar. Join us on August 28 at the Strathallan Hotel and show your support for Rochester's dedicated animal advocates and walk the red carpet with your furry friend in style! Visit www.RochesterFurBall.com for more information on the event and sponsorship opportunities
Free Adoption Seminar
Tuesday, August 3, 2010. The Adoption Place at Jewish Family Service will hold a free informational meeting on domestic, private and international adoption, as well as adopting waiting children. DATE: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 PM LOCATION: Jewish Family Service, 441 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 Adoption professionals from Jewish Family Service will be on hand to answer questions about all aspects of the adoption process. Participants will also hear from an adoptive family and have the chance to talk to them about their adoption experience. The event is open to anyone interested in domestic, private or international adoption. Registration is required by July 30, 2010. For more information or to register, visit jfsrochester.org or call (585) 461-0110.
IT Hackers Charity Golf Torunament
August 6th. Please join us for the first annual IT Hackers Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Veterans Outreach Center. This event is taking place at Wild Wood Country club in Rush New York. For additional information and sign-ups, go to this website: http://www.ithackerscharitygolf.org/
Coop Cup for Cancer
8/7/10. Come on out for a great day of golf and support cancer research at the Wilmot Cancer Center. This tournament, organized annually by friends and family of the late Clinton Cooper, will be held at LeRoy Country Club. The cost is $75 per golfer and that includes cart, lunch and a chicken barbecue dinner. The $20 per person dinner is open to all.
Savor Rochester: a Festival of Food
Monday, September 20, 2010. Support Foodlink at Savor Rochester: a Festival of Food on Monday, September 20, 2010, from 5 to 8pm at the Rochester Public Market. Join us for a celebration of local flavor. The Festival of Food features over 100 local restaurants, wineries, breweries, bakeries and farms sampling the best food and drink in the region. All proceeds benefit Foodlink, the local food bank serving the Genesee Valley and Finger Lakes region for over 30 years. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door, and allow you unlimited tastings. You don't pay per taste! Tickets are available at Wegmans, www.festivaloffood.org, or by calling Foodlink at (585) 328-3380.
2010 Fire & Ice Benefit Auction
9/11/2010. The 2010 Fire and Ice Benefit Auction will be held at the Hyatt Regency hotel located in Rochester, New York. All proceeds from this event will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief programs. Tickets will cost $125 per person. The event will begin at 6:00pm, and end at 10:00pm. For more information about this great event, you can visit www.RochesterRedCross.org, or contact Jenna Buker by phone at (585)241-4221 or via email at jennab@greac.org.
2010 Fire & Ice Benefit Auction
The 2010 Fire and Ice Benefit Auction will be held at the Hyatt Regency hotel located in Rochester, New York. All proceeds from this event will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief programs. Tickets will cost $125 per person. The event will begin at 6:00pm, and end at 10:00pm. For more information about this great event, you can visit www.RochesterRedCross.org, or contact Jenna Buker by phone at (585)241-4221 or via email at jennab@greac.org.
MacKenzie Childs Shopping Event
8/22/10. How often can you save on MacKenzie Childs items AND help Wilmot Cancer Center's patient care and research programs? During this special shopping event, you can save 15% on everything in the store, and 10% goes to cancer programs! The store is located in Aurora, NY and open from 9:30am-6pm.
Fairport Music and Food Festival
The 6th annual Fairport Music and Food Festival is being held Saturday, August 28th, in the village of Fairport, on Liftbridge Lane, along the historic Erie Canal, from noon until dark. This is a day-long, family oriented celebration of music and food, with all proceeds benefiting the Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong. A number of local and regional bands will perform, and there are crafts,entertainment, and fun activities for the kids. Festival vendors will be offering signature dishes and refreshments. A $10 donation pre-event day ( $15 day of event ) is requested, and children 12 and under are free. For further details please see www.fairportmusicfest.com or call 585-703-0957 or 585-370-3831.
Rochester Contemporary Open Late
Rochester Contemporary Art Center is open until 10pm on Fridays in June through September.
Humor is the Best Medicine - An Evening with the RevMo
10/1/10. You'll laugh until your sides hurt with the unmistakable comedy of Phyl Contestible's 'Reverend Mother,' or RevMo as she's known. The 7:30pm show will be held at the University of Rochester Alumni and Advancement Center Auditorium, 300 E. River Road. Tickets are $15ea or $35 for the VIP experience, which includes a wine and cheese reception with the RevMo and the opportunity to have a friend or family member 'roasted' during the show (only 100 VIP tickets available)! For tickets, call the Wilmot Cancer Center Advancement Office at 585-276-4717.
"Out of the Rubble" Gala
Saturday, October 9th, 2010. For our Troops and Hometown Heroes "Out of the Rubble Gala" October 9th, 2010 Barton Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Since 9/11, the citizens of the United States have not come together as a group to say "Thank You" to our Servicemen and Women, Police, Fire Fighters and Paramedics. These incredible individuals lay their lives on the line for us every day, on both foreign and domestic soil.
Holiday Market
10/16/2010-10/17/2010. Shop the Junior League of Rochester's Annual Holiday Market where you'll find over 100 artists offering a wide array of handcrafted art, jewelry, ceramics, apparel, gourmet treats, holiday decorations, and much more. Open October 16 (10-5) and October 17 (10-4) at the Fair & Expo Center, 2695 E. Henrietta Rd, Henrietta, NY 14467. Tickets are $5 & free to children ages 12 and under. Visit www.jlroch.org, email juniorleagueholidaymarket@gmail.com or call (585)385-8590 for more information. Proceeds from this event will help support the JLR community projects.
"SIS" Pink Tie Gala
Friday, October 29, 2010. Casa Larga Vinyards 6:30pm $75.00 per person includes dinner, dancing, silent auction and raffle. All to benefit "SIS" a 501c3 organization providing financial assistance to those battling breast cancer. sispinktie@gmail.com or visit our website www.helpsis.org
Collectorfest Monthly
11/7/10. Get your Rochester Red Wings memorabilia signed by Rochester baseball greats Joe Altobelli and Johnny Antonelli at this annual sports show from 10am-3pm at the Webster Columbus Center. The local legends will sign autographs from 1-2pm for $5 each and the funds will be donated to the Wilmot Cancer Center.
