Genesee Valley Parent - June 2013

Rochester Area & Genesee Valley Parent • June 2013 1

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InsidejuneVol.20 Number 6

in this issue

on the coversummer fun issue

126 Things to Do 32

The Roc City Skatepark 16

Visiting Allegany State Park 12

Fairs, Festivals & Summer Fun 36

How to build a bird sanctuary 26

6 | GVParent.com On the Web in June

8 | Editor’s Note

10 | Buzzworthy Reviews & News

22 | Your Family – ACTiViTiES 11 Things Your Family Should Do This Summer

26 | Your Family – ACTiViTiES How to Build a Bird Sanctuary in Your Backyard

28 | Your Family – ACTiViTiES 10 Fun Picnic ideas

30 | Parenting – TEENS & TWEENS How Your Teen Can Make the Most of Summer Employment

32 | Calendar of Events Family-Friendly Events Fairs & Festivals Library Events 4th of July Events

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a My favorite Older friend // essAys frOM AreA students

m fairs, festivals & summer fun // yOur ultiMAte guide tO suMMer entertAinMent!

Special library inSert

Summer Library Program Guide

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what’s online [ ]

june // what you can find this month at www.gvparent.com

GiveawaysYou can still enter to win our Staycation Package that includes tickets to the Red Wings, the National Museum of Play at the Strong, the Buffalo Science Museum, Roseland Water Park and more! We’ll also have a new BiG giveaway each month this summer – you don’t want to miss it! Enter to win at www.gvparent.com/giveaways

Online-Only Editorial This month you can look forward to some great ideas for summer activities, fresh ideas for your Fourth festivities, our Family Favorites poll, and ways to honor the most important man in your life – Dad!

5 Tweeters to Watch // Our picks for great tweets:

@Darienlake / Get updates from WNY’s favorite amusement and water park all year long!

@Wickhamfarms / Family fun and CSA near Rochester. Open daily April- October with Corn maze open August- October.

@LongAcrefarms / Home of the Amazing Maize Maze Family Fun. ice Cream, Farm Market, Sweet Corn, Pumpkins, Wagon Rides, Jumping Pillow, and lots more!

@CommPlaceGr / The Community Place of Greater Rochester delivers high-quality, cost-effective health and human service programs to all ages at our three Rochester neighbor-hood centers.

@Goddardschool / Sue Adair is the Director of Education at @GoddardSystems and a resource for early childhood development, education, parent-ing information & tips.

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Online PollLast month we asked...

May is National Bike Month - how often do you opt for 2

wheels over 4?Here’s what you said:

57% Recreationally - we love to ride, but we do it for fun, not transporta-

tion

29% Never - we travel with way too much gear to carry on a bike

14% Sometimes - we ride when we can but use the car for distance/

weather purposes

Don’t forget to vote in our June poll! Add your response at

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father’sday is

june 16th

DiD YOu KNOWS FOR JuNE...June is known for the large number of marriages that occur over the course of the month. According to one etymology, June is named after Juno, the god-dess of marriage, so some consider it good luck to be married in this month.

June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

JuNE HOLiDAYS AND CELEBRATiONS:• LGBT Pride Month (uS)• Caribbean-American Heritage Month (uS)• Bloomsday in ireland and worldwide for fans

of James Joyce’s Ulysses (June 16)• Juneteenth, (aka Freedom Day or Emancipation

Day) (June 19)• Go Skateboarding Day (June 21)


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But i always take a minute to pause and linger over our June issue because it really reminds me of why we do this and what our maga-zine is about. Our missions is to entertain, inspire, and educate. And to give your family fun ideas, offer plac-es to go, and things to do in our community. As our Summer Fun issue, our June magazine does just that. it’s loaded up the best of what Rochester has to offer – fairs, festivals, and all sorts of great places to visit. Go ahead – build a bird sanc-tuary with help from Cornell university, take a hike through Allegany State Park, picnic at one of Rochester’s many parks, rock out at Rochester’s jazz festival, visit a museum... this is where Rochester shines!

We hope that you find this issue fun and entertain-ing. While you’re loading up your family calendar with awesome stuff to do, remember to pencil in a little relaxing time too.

See you in July!

i would love to hear from you! send me an email to [email protected]

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editor’s note[ ]By Jillian Melnyk

Jillian

The life of publishing is cyclical. We start each month with a blank document and fresh pages

and end with a completed magazine packed with content. By the time it arrives back from our print-er and hits the stands, we’ve already moved on to build our next issue. We’re always pushing forward to the next project – March, April, May... and before we know it, it’s summer. (Would you believe that i’m also already thinking about September? Yikes!) But it’s like that for parents too. Time flies fast! One second you are shoveling snow from your driveway and the next you’re donning shorts and capping off another school year.

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buzzworthy[ ]“People who get sunburned usually didn’t use enough sunscreen, didn’t reapply it after being in the sun, or used an expired product,” says board-certified dermatologist Amanda Friedrichs, MD, FAAD. “it’s important that people take the time to choose an effective sun-screen and properly apply it.” Dr. Friedrichs recommends people follow these tips when applying sunscreen:

1. Choose sunscreen that has an sPf of 30 or higher, is water resistant, and provides broad-spectrum coverage, which means it protects you from uVA and uVB rays.

2. Apply sunscreen generously before going outdoors. it takes approximately 15 minutes for your skin to absorb the sunscreen and protect you. if you wait until you are in the sun to apply sun-screen, your skin is unprotected and can burn.

3. use enough sunscreen. Most adults need at least one ounce of sunscreen, about enough to fill a shot glass or the amount you can hold in your palm, to fully cover all exposed areas of your body. Rub the sunscreen thoroughly into your skin.

4. Apply sunscreen to all bare skin. Remember your neck, face, ears, tops of your feet and legs. For hard-to-reach areas like your back, ask someone to help you or use a spray sunscreen. if you have thinning hair, either apply sunscreen to your scalp or wear a wide-brimmed hat. To protect your lips, apply a lip balm with a SPF of at least 15.

5. reapply sunscreen at least every two hours to remain protected, or immediately after swimming or excessively sweat-ing. “Your skin is exposed to the sun’s harmful uV rays every time you go outside, even on cloudy days and in the winter, so remember to always use sunscreen when outdoors,” said Dr. Friedrichs.

For more skin cancer prevention tips, visit the American Academy of Dermatology’s website, SpotSkinCancer.org to learn how to perform a skin self-exam, download a body mole map for tracking changes in your skin, and find free skin cancer screenings in your area. They also offer a helpful video, “Sunscreen: How to Apply” which is available on the Academy’s website and YouTube channel.

stay sun safe

Cool off for a cause – have a sip of lemonade and con-tribute to childhood cancer research in the process! During Lemonade Days (June 7-9) volunteers across the country (and right here in Rochester) will be setting up stands to raise money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The three-day event raises more than $1 million for childhood cancer research. To learn more, find a stand locally or reg-ister a stand, visit www.AlexsLemonade.org/LemonadeDays

make lemonade

see them roar!Need your daily dose of cute? The Zoo’s little lion cubs might not be on exhibit, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a peek at their fuzzy lit-tle faces. Thanks to a 24-hour Zoo Cam, you can now get an exclusive view of the cubs whenever you want. The Cam, accessible from both the Zoo’s Web site (www.senecaparkzoo.org) and 13WHAM.com, has been installed in a behind-the-scenes area of the Lion Exhibit, giving you a bird’s eye view of the cubs enjoying everything from playtime to chow time to naptime. This is the only opportunity the public has to see the cubs until they go on exhibit. While the exact timing of when that will take place is unknown, Zoo staff will keep the public informed. The Zoo will host a community-wide naming contest and details surround-ing the contest will be released in the coming weeks. The Cub Cam is a partnership between the Zoo and 13WHAM. The cubs, one male and one female, were born to first-time parents Asha and Chester who reside in the Zoo’s A Step Into Africa Exhibit.


put pen to paperTyping, texting, scrolling through apps – today’s kids are whizzes with gadgets... but what about old fashioned writing? “Research shows that people who are better at the PROCESS of writing produce better content,” says Noelle Pacer, an occu-pational therapist at Pieters Family Life Center in Rochester. “When a skill is automatic, we no longer need to focus on how we are doing it, and can focus our attention on content.” Pacer offers these tips for building writing skills in young children:

invest more time on grip than on forming letters and numbers. Check this web page for the progression of grip in children (www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com/pencil-grasp-develop-ment.html). Let your child go through each stage – don’t try to rush the process. Hand them writing tools that they can man-age. For children up to about 4 years old, this means thicker paint brushes and crayons. A 4-year-old hand does not have the control to use a thin crayon or pencil.

Find opportunities to write in natural contents. When uncle Matt sends a gift, make a thank you card. Let your child draw a picture and sign the card, in whatever style they are able. There are some great books that encourage children to have fun with crayons. My current favorite is The Scribble Book by Herve Tullet. Get outside and write on the driveway with sidewalk chalk. if you absolutely must work on shapes and letters, here is the developmental sequence: ver-tical line, horizontal line, cross (+), circle, square, triangle. L F E H T i u C O Q G S J D P B R K A M N V W X Y Z You will notice that the letter progression starts with vertical and horizontal lines; then circular strokes; and finally the diagonals.

if you have questions, contact Noelle at [email protected] or 585-487-3577.

call for volunteersLiteracy Volunteers of Rochester is looking for volunteers! Attend an upcoming one-hour preview session to learn about the program. Literacy volunteers tutor adults to help them learn to read, write or speak English and improve their math skills. To become a tutor it is not necessary to have prior teaching experience or knowledge of a foreign lan-guage. For more information call 473-3030 or visit www.literacyrochester.org. upcoming preview sessions are sched-uled for Wednesday, June 5, noon-1pm and Monday, June 10, 5-6pm.

Heritage Christian Stables, a therapeutic horsemanship pro-gram for children and adults with developmental disabilities, is looking for volunteers to assist in its next sessions, which runs until August 31st. upcoming orientations are June 26th and July 24th at the stables located at 1103 Salt Road in Webster. For more information contact Kim Kennedy at 340-2016 or [email protected]

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Q Awesome AlleganyR

out & about // ny state travel

By Susan Henninger

w hat’s so awesome about Allegany? Naturalist Adele

Wellman of Allegany state Park has the answer to this question and many more! “There is lots of variety here,” she enthuses. Families can choose to bike on the five miles of trails that run throughout the park

(there’s even mountain biking for the more adventurous), take a natural-ist-led hike, or roam through the woods on their own. Or they can

meander through the creeks, fish, or swim in the lakes.


For the geologically inclined, there are fossils of ancient sea creatures like crinoids and brachiopods to be unearthed, and “rock cities” at Bear Caves and Thunder Rocks to explore. Animal, bird, and insect life is abundant at Allegany and having the chance to observe these creatures in their natural habitat is memorable for both children and adults. Adele observes that, if parents are interested and enthusiastic about the park’s natural attributes, it’s likely their kids will be too.

Exploring NatureTo encourage this, Adele has run weekly educational programs at the park since 2000. With this many years of hands-on experience, she has a pretty good sense of what families are already interested in, as well as topics they might like to explore for the first time. The weekly beaver program is rarely repetitive as there are about sixty different beaver sites located throughout the park, including some on Science, Red House, and Quaker Lakes. The hikes begin at dusk when the industrious animals tend to be most active; however, Adele usually brings her stuffed beaver along just in case! “Beavers are wild animals so they don’t always come out when you want them to,” she explains, but quickly adds that most nights her groups are able to sit quietly and watch the New York State mammal feed, chew wood, and paddle purposefully about. Guided walks to Big Basin, an “old growth” wood which boasts an impressive tree canopy seventy-five feet above hikers’ heads and colorful cinnamon ferns which can grow to be over three feet tall, are also popular. At three miles, this trip is a bit

more challenging but usually rewarding as families may see evidence of porcupine, deer, and bear or hear the eerie sound of coyotes calling. Some excursions, like the one to the old ski jump, are less structured. On those, Adele says the hikers simply discuss any interesting natural phenome-na they come across or whatever animals decide to show up. Not only are these programs fun, they also teach life lessons. The program Wild Edibles – where groups are shown what they can safely eat and then encouraged to try it – is Adele’s personal favorite. People are often apprehensive or anxious about putting something unfamiliar in their mouths so, using Peterson’s Field Guide as a resource, Adele will show them several plants or berries that look alike and teach them how to differentiate them. Though she believes that most fears associated with nature occur because of a simple lack of knowledge, she’s quite sympathetic to other people’s anxieties. Her own mother unwittingly instilled a fear of snakes in her, something she’s determined not to pass on to her own daughters. “You have to remember that snakes serve lots of good purposes in nature,” she says. “They eat mice in the barns and they are an excellent food source for birds like hawks.” Confess-ing that she herself might feel apprehensive in a city landscape because it’s not what she’s used to Adele adds, “You can get rid of your fears by reading about them, look-ing them up on the Internet, and talking to professionals that work in the natural world every day. So, if you get poison ivy, you’ll know that you can put lotion or cream on it and then you can look up a picture of it so you’ll know to avoid it next time.”

Making Meaningful Natural ConnectionsDuring their stay at Allegany, kids will have the opportunity to hone their scien-tific observation skills in the popular pond, stream, and creek hikes. Families learn to assess the health of the water by the type and amount of creatures they catch there. Certain numbers of species like mayflies and stone flies indicate that the water is clean so it’s more likely that you’ll catch trout there, Adele elaborates. Campers and visitors can even contribute meaningfully to data collection by acting as “citizen scientists.” In late August, the butterfly program at Allegany provides six-foot nets to help families catch, tag, name (according to sex), and record Monarch butterflies for the Monarch Watch Program (www.monarchwatch.org). A naturalist tells about the risks Monarchs face and the con-servation efforts underway that are aimed to protect them. Families can then take part in the butterflies’ migratory journeys by following the location dots on Journey North, another website dedicated to all types of migrations (www.learner.org/jnorth). Drag-onflies and Damselflies (which are actually different from each other) are also caught at Allegany and recorded for the lists kept by the county and state. In addition to these data collections, kids can be part of the ongoing search for the mocha emer-ald, a rare dragonfly that Adele is eager to encounter someday. One of Adele’s most meaning-ful contributions to the park’s nature programming was the development of the Junior Naturalist and Naturalist-in Training Programs for youth ages 5-11

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and 12-16 respectively. “I felt that our park was big enough and versatile enough to offer something like this for everyone,” she explains. With the goal of encouraging kids and parents to learn more about the natu-ral environment while exploring the park’s 66,000 acres, she created a Junior Naturalist Notebook which is supplemented each year by a specific topic, this year salamanders and herpetology. The booklets are $5 and $3 respectively and there’s a lot of fun to be had for this minimal investment! Sixteen activities in the Naturalist Notebook are geared for kids ages five to sixteen; the younger set is required to do at least five and the older teens need to do a minimum of ten as well as giving a five minute presentation to adult park staff. Participants may be asked to research or read up on certain topics as well as to ask questions to help them find out more about nature. “Please remember that, as a naturalist, the answers you don’t know are just as import-ant as the answers you do know,” the book advises. Activities include taking field notes, drawing pictures, going on hikes, identifying animal shapes in constellations, spotting noc-turnal species, and cleaning up trash at the

campground. Once everything is completed, kids are awarded a bandana, a certificate, and a Junior Naturalist card. Adele’s secondary goal as a naturalist is to teach kids how to look closely at the world around them while learning to enjoy nature in real life rather than just virtually. Electron-ic games only engage two of the senses she observes, whereas nature lets you smell, feel, and taste it as well as seeing and hearing it. Since many campers are at Allegany for at least a week, she has an excellent window of opportunity to begin addressing this through her nature programming. What young people see in Allegany frequently sparks their interest enough so that many will clamor to return to the park year after year. “We try to get kids to connect with the outdoors here so they’ll want to go home and find a place where they can bond with nature in their own neighbor-hoods,” Adele concludes.

Sue Henninger is a contributing writer to Rochester Area & Genesee Valley Parent Magazine and an avid nature-lover. She lives int he Finger Lakes. Visit her at www.fingerlakeswriter.com

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skate on, roc city

plans for a rochester skatepark

skateboarding and rollerblading are often mis-understood athletic endeavors. While there are many hard-working youths who enjoy grabbing

air time while performing tricks such as ollies, grinds, 180s and 360s, the mainstream public often thinks of skateboarders and skatepark enthusiasts as children with too much idle time on their hands. They also assume that abundance of idle time can lead these children into mischievous activities including proper-ty damage and posing a threat to pedestrians along crowded sidewalks. in fact, according to city code created in the late 1980s, the city of Rochester actu-ally made skateboarding on the streets (and not on the sidewalks) within the central business district of the inner-loop illegal. But in truth, while there are some youths who cause trouble while perched atop their skateboards, blades and BMX bicycles, a vast majority of these par-ticipants are just looking for a creative and physically challenging outdoor activity.

By John Boccacino


“The number of skateboard-ers, rollerbladers and BMX bike enthusiasts has steadily been on the rise in Rochester,” says Jim Maddison, president of the Friends of the Roc City Skatepark organization. Maddison and his group have spearheaded a movement to make Rochester home to North America’s largest skatepark, an all-inclusive outdoor haven for skateboarders, rollerbladers and trick bicycle riders that would be completely free to use. The proposed skatepark could be anywhere from 75,000 to 115,000 square feet, and Mad-dison’s group is targeting the area underneath the Frederick Douglass-Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge for their proj-ect. Maddison and his group have been working closely with several of the city’s epartments, including the Department of Recreation and Youth Services, to assess the viability of building

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this proposed skatepark. Stantec, a consulting firm that deals with planning, engineering, architecture, surveying, environmental sciences and project management, has also been consult-ed about the project, as has Rochester Mayor Thomas Richards. Maddison says that every step of the way, the skatepark has been positively received. “We have the very broad support from the city, from engineers and designers and from the econom-ic development folks,” he says. “What we’re looking at is an urban plaza with skate-friendly elements that is user-friendly for all people, not just skaters.” Maddison has four children ages 6 to 15 who enjoy participating in such skatepark activities. “That location is an icon of the city and it has four key elements that make it work for our skatepark: It’s right by the water, it’s in a central and important location downtown so skaters aren’t just shooed off into a brown field on the lit part of the city, the plot of land has great size and it’s under the bridge. This propos-al is a win-win.” The park is estimated to cost approximate-ly $3 million, but Maddison’s group conducted an economic development study that showed this project would generate roughly $1.8 million a year in revenue and would pay for itself after

less than 2 years. The skatepark has made its way onto the city’s Capital Improvement Project budget for 2015. Maddison says the next step is for Stantec to complete a feasibility and design study of the park by the end of June. If all con-tinues to go according to plan, the skatepark has a projected opening in 2015.

Free Wheelin’Five years ago, when Maddison says he came up with the idea of the skatepark, it stemmed from frustrations over the lack of nearby and affordable skateparks in the city. At the time, Maddison says there were 13 public skate-parks, all located in the suburbs, including East Rochester’s X Dreams Skatepark (since closed), where two hours of rental time would cost $15 per participant. Since X Dreams’ closing, the Rochester Action Sports Park opened up at 1044 Univer-sity Ave. Children can participate in assorted riding activities, including BMX, mountain bik-ing, skateboarding, scooters and in-line skating for $10 per session for members, $15 per session for non-members. However, that price adds up quickly for parents like Juliana Karr, whose nine-year-old son, Boone, is an avid skateboard-er, rollerblader and scooter rider. If she wants to

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take her son out for an afternoon of cost-free ride-time, Karr, a Rochester resident, has to travel out to Webster or Canandai-gua to find a free town park for Boone to practice his favorite activities. Karr hopes the proposed skatepark opens up as soon as possible and says the Rochester community would definitely support a project with as much upside and benefits as the Roc City Park. “I wish they would unveil this park tomorrow; there’s a huge need. We have to go great distances to find a safe, outdoor skatepark, and this project is long overdue,” Karr says. “This would be a game-changer. We do have some ramps in our driveway for Boone to practice, but this would make a huge difference. Just to have the option to ride and be outdoors would be so nice for our children.” On his sixth birthday, Boone first picked up a skateboard and instantly loved the activity, especially the exhilarating feeling that comes after grabbing some air while executing a trick. Karr says she held the misconception that skateboarders were a troublesome lot, and that until Boone showed an affinity for skateboarding, she never wanted her son to try this high-flying sport. In the three-plus years since Boone started boarding, Karr has changed her mind and wishes other parents would re-consider before assuming all skateboard-ers are bad news for area neighborhoods. “What I’ve found is this group of kids en-courages each other and they’re extremely polite and respectful boys and girls,” Karr says. “I now realize how lucky he is to be part of such a nice community. This park is exactly what we need, a place where city kids can ride or walk down and have a safe place to skateboard, rollerskate, bike and ride on their scooters.” If Maddison and Boone get their wish, Rochester will soon be home to the na-tion’s largest skatepark. “This park will be great; people can learn about these sports and it’s for kids of all levels, beginners to pros,” Boone adds. “It will be a lot of fun for people to watch us doing this, too. There will be ramps, boxes, bowls, spines and rails, all kinds of fun elements for kids to try out new tricks.”

John Boccacino is a frequent contributor to Rochester Area & Genesee Valley Parent Magazine. He lives in Webster, NY and reported on sports and local news for more than 6 1/2 years with the Democrat and Chronicle newspaper. He is currently the Director of Sports Information for Keuka College.

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“Finally I’m There” ! Colin GottkoSt. Louis School / Teacher: Mrs. Martin

Finally we pull into his driveway. i can already feel the excite-ment rushing up my spine. it’s the day of my sleepover at

Papa’s house. That’s what i call my grandpa. i ring the doorbell. He opens up the door wearing his typical plaid shirt, khakis, and glasses. He greets me. i say hello, anxious to spend quality time with him. So, you’re thinking “big deal”. Well, my Papa is a “big deal”. i have spent more days with my Papa than i can count. After i was born my mom went back to work, and Papa took on the role of babysitter extraordinaire. He has spent his retirement caring for me as a baby, toddler, preschooler, and now as a grade schooler. Even when mom was home for three years when my little brother was born, Papa still was always near. Papa always has interesting information to share. He reads a lot. When he reads something he thinks i would like to know he shares it with me. usually he is reading about the Navy. He entered the Navy out of high school. He was stationed on a bat-tleship and worked on fixing airplanes. He likes to share tales of these days with me and i like to listen. There isn’t anything that Papa wouldn’t do for me or my family. Papa drives me places i need to be. He watches me play soccer, lacrosse, and basketball, and comes to any school event i participate in. i have been to Disney World 5 times, and Papa is always there. He took me to Sesame Place, Virginia, The North Pole, and Watertown. He was with me for my first train ride and first plane ride. And it isn’t always just big things, sometimes it’s just when he takes me for ice cream after school that show me how much he loves me. The really ‘big deal” is how much i love him!

!my favoriteolder friend

1st placewinnerF or 26 years Wesley

Gardens (a not-for-

profit provider of short

and long term rehabilitation,

skilled nursing care, respite

and hospice services located

in Rochester’s beautiful cultural

district) has been conducting the

My Favorite Older Friend Essay

Contest to celebrate the bonds

that exist between the young

and old. Fifth grade students

in our surrounding communi-

ties are asked to express their

relationship with someone 55

years and older in 250 words

or less. Communications pro-

fessionals judge the essays on

originality, composition, and

the writer’s ability to capture the

essence of the relationship. The

top 10 essay writers read their

essays and receive awards at

a ceremony held in May at the

Rochester Museum and Science

Center.

For the fourth year, we’re proud

to publish the top three essays

and you can find all 10

winners on our website at

www.GVParent.com. Congrats

to all participants for submitting

such heartwarming and wonder-

ful essays!


“Back to the ‘Ranch’”! Judith LanahanSt. Louis School / Teacher: Mrs. Martin

You know to never judge a book by its cover. it’s

the same with my Nonno. You would have to look past the gray hair, big glasses, and funky mustache. Nonno is awesome, from his Texan talk to love for the out-doors. For one, Nonno is a great cook. He is italian, which is why we call him “Nonno.” Every time we go to his house, Nonno spoils us with phenom-enal food, and will sometimes give my siblings and me pieces of candy (not altogether known about). Nonno has a great sense of humor. Not only does he use Texan expressions like “i’m headin’ back to the Ranch” (meaning his house), but he tells funny stories like “The Fastest Man Alive and Surrounded by the En-emy.” i never get tired of listening to his countless stories and adventures. When i’m with Nonno, we both love to go outside and sit by his campfire. Together we try to find the big dipper or maybe roast marshmal-lows. Sometimes, he’ll say, “i hear the willy owl” then imitate the noise, just to be funny. Nonno loves the outdoors and science, so he loves taking my siblings and me on hikes or to the Rochester Museum of Science. Nonno is also always full of advice. Whenever i play a sport or do something new, he will give me tips and lessons on how to do things better because he loves me. it’s better than a coach because he is my grandpa and favorite older friend. My Nonno is filled with love, hugs, humor, advice and knowledge. He is the best Nonno in the world, and that is why i will always look for-ward to going “back to the Ranch.”

“My Favorite Older Friend”!Emma GottkoSt. Louis School / Teacher: Mrs. Martin

Filled with love, patience, and kindness my Nana has

always been by my side. And i mean always! She was there the day i was born and has been there ever since, giving me courage, faith, guidance, and support. Nana is a great listener. When i need advice, Nana listens carefully, and advises wisely. When i have good news to share, she rejoices with me. When i need an ear and shoulder to cry on, she calms me down with her soothing voice and warm hugs and kisses. Nana is a great cook. When i was little she and i put together an entire tea for my family, complete with handmade invitations. Nana is always inviting me over to bake and cook with her. This is the only way to cook like Nana, because she doesn’t have recipes written down to share. in the summer we pick berries and make jam. in the fall we cook chili, and in the winter it’s fudge making time, and spring is anyone’s guess. Cooking is not her only talent. She is the family seamstress. You’ve got a hole, she’ll fix it! You need a hem, she can do that too. She has made all her grandchildren pillows. And when i was only 2 years old she made me a pink cape to go along with my sleeping beauty costume, for my first trip to Disney World. Now that i am older she helps me with my dance costumes. Her sewing machine might actually be older than she is, but she still does what she can with it. My Nana is wonderful! i have so many special memories of her and the many moments we have shared together. There isn’t an event in my life that Nana hasn’t been there for, holding my hand, pushing me forward, or catching my fall. She has been there for me my entire life by my side and i know she will always be by my side forever. i love you Nana!!!

Outstanding Achievement Award Winners

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Allen Creek ElementaryEthan DrewCarly HoyElise McCamantHenry Qin

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your family activities[ ] By Christa Melnyk Hines

get out! // 11 things your family should do this summer

t he lure of slowing down over summer sounded idyllic in the whir of hectic school schedules, but

what do you do if your child is already singing the summertime boredom blues? Try filling his dance card with this head-spinning assortment of creative, educa-tional and exhilarating activities. Not only will you fight off boredom, you’ll create plenty of new memories while relaxing, playing and learning together as a family! Here are 11 ideas to get your family going:

Tend a garden. Together with your child, cultivate containers of herbs, tomatoes or peppers. Take a digital photo each day to track the progress of the plant’s growth. Have your child put the photos in order in a journal and write down any observa-tions. Together, prepare a meal using your child’s homegrown produce.

Sleep outdoors. Chris Starnes, a mom of three, says her family loves to camp. They look forward to hiking, biking and swimming and a break from electronics. Want to take your family? Starnes suggests downloading a camping checklist from the internet and reserving a site at a state park. “State parks are clean and well-patrolled and there are usually activi-ties for the kids at some point during the day or weekend,” she says. “Go where there is a playground. And, don’t camp too far from restrooms – think evening or middle of the night trips!” Looking to camp close to home? Check out the Great American Backyard Campout on June 22. Visit www.nwf.org

Tour a working farm. Show your child how foods make it to grocery store shelves by touring a local farm. For ex-ample, Springdale Farm offers kids the opportunity to watch how milk is produced and collected by the dairy and learn how it is distributed throughout Upstate New York.

Stare at the stars. On a clear night, direct your family’s gaze toward the heav-ens. Try identifying a few of the 88 different constellations, many of which are named after mythological men, women and animals. Is your child interest-ed in learning more about the characters dotting the celestial night sky? Read D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths by Ingri and Edgar Parin D’Aulaire.

Build and fly a kite. “The experience never fails to fill adults and kids with wonder every time they fly a kite,” says Sean Beaver, a kite enthusiast and father of two. Kite flying is an inexpensive and relaxing ac-tivity. Check out the American Kite Association website, aka.kite.org, which provides educational resources, includ-

ing the history of kites and the science and math behind kite flying.

Pick berries. Bring summer home in a bucket of berries. Check out pickyourown.org to find a farm near you. Celebrate the fruits of your labor by baking muffins or enjoying berries over homemade ice cream! Visit us online at www.gvparent.com for an up-to-date list of area farms that offer fresh fruit and pick-your-own opportunities.

Go local. Area farmers’ markets offer an assortment of colorful, seasonal produce. There’s no better time to taste locally grown foods and experiment with new whole-some recipes in the kitchen with your child. The Rochester Public Market is open on Tues-days, Thursdays and Saturdays. Many area towns also host farm markets throughout the summer – find a compiled list

of area markets with dates and times at www.gvparent.com

Cook up a story. Recipes help kids practice math and reading skills, but you can also try giving cooking a literary twist that will delight even preschoolers. Read a book like If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff and make pancakes together. An older child who likes The Little House on the Prairie series, might enjoy The Little House Cookbook: Frontier Foods from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Classic Stories by Barba-ra M. Walker. Got a Star Wars fan? Check out the Star Wars Cookbook: Wookie Cookies and Other Galactic Recipes by Robin Davis.

Chase fireflies. Fireflies like grassy, humid areas near ponds and lakes, as well as treed areas and fields, away from urban lights. To attract fireflies to your garden or yard try turning off your

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home’s exterior lights. If you capture any fireflies, put them in a ventilated jar with a wet paper towel to keep the jar humid and allow the fireflies to breathe. Due to light pollution and insecticides, firefly populations have decreased. Be sure and let them go after you’re done admiring their flashing lights. To learn more about fireflies, visit www.firefly.org

Birdwatch. Learning about birds local to the area helps children appreciate and build interest in their natural surroundings. Purchase or make a bird feeder to attract birds to your backyard. Use a local bird guide and listen for different bird song to try and identify the birds visiting your yard. (Learn more about turning your backyard into a bird sanctuary and about birdwatching on page 26.)

Plan hometown field trips. New experiences help kids learn, grow and feel a connection to their communi-ty. Check out the multitude of museums on topics that might interest your child and explore historical landmarks. Need ideas? Check out some of our past Out & About profiles such as George Eastman House, the New York Museum of Trans-portation and MOST on our website at www.gvparent.com

Freelance journalist Christa Melnyk Hines and her family are doing lots of exploring this summer!

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Summer Camps & Activities

Thinking Summer?Time to think about camps and summer programs for the kids as they transition for the summer. No way that kids will say “i’m bored!” when they view our annual Camp Guide and online list of programs.

Day Camps Overnight Camps Family Fun international Camps Special Needs

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You and your children can be citizen scientists as you draw in different features on your yard map and talk about simple ways to make your yard more bird-friendly. YardMap is a free online interactive program, and it works anywhere in the world, according to Rhian-non Crain, PhD, YardMap Network Project Leader at Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology. The map of your yard is automatically linked to the Cornell Lab’s eBird project, so your family can track online the birds you spot in your yard as well. “YardMap works by giving participants tools to plan their yards, and by creating a community of gardeners with whom you can share ideas, advice, and work together to increase bird habitat across the country,” Crain says. In addition, YardMap brings a wealth of local infor-mation right to your fingertips. You can visit the local resourc-es page, type in your zip code, and be immediately connected to links that tell you the best native trees and plants for birds in your area, the nearest nurseries that offer these native plants, contact information for

growing experts in your area, the closest community gardens to you, and local reports of birds spotted within 20 miles of where you live in the past 30 days.

As you use YardMap, keep in mind these six simple steps to create safe habi-tats for birds in your yard:

Plant Native Trees, Plants, Flowers, and Grasses Birds eat fruits, insects, and seeds from native trees and plants, so it’s especially import-ant to include these elements in your landscape. The native trees and plants also provide birds with cover and nesting areas. According to Curtis Smalling, Director of Land Bird Conservation for Audu-bon North Carolina, you will also attract more bird species if you have structural complexity in your landscape. Installing native trees, plants, flowers, and grasses reduces your lawn size and creates an understory, shrub layer, middle story, and canopy level in your yard that will attract a more diverse bird population.

Supplement Birds’ Natural Diet In order to maximize the number of birds you attract and minimize the amount of mess in your yard, Smalling recom-mends having three separate bird feeders - one feeder that has black oil sunflower seeds, another feeder that has thistle seed, and a third that has suet cakes. Make sure you space the feeders five or six feet apart from one another. Prevent Window Collisions Smalling says the general rule of thumb is to place your bird feeder either less than three feet from your windows or more than fifteen feet away. If your bird feeders are close to your windows, the birds will slow down, and, if they do hit a window, they will survive the impact. If the feeders are more than fifteen feet away, then

the risk of window collisions is reduced. Another simple way to protect birds from fatal colli-sions is to keep your screens on your windows, Smalling adds.

your family activities ] By Laura Lane

for the birds // how to build a bird sanctuary in your backyard

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o ne of my children’s favorite summer pleasures is waking up to birds serenading them in the morning.

With their singsong voices and multitude of colors, birds bring your yard to life. Now, it’s easier than ever to attract more birds to your yard thanks to YardMap.org, a new, interactive website that allows you to pull up a Google satellite image of your property, and then use point and click mapping tools to plan out bird-friendly habitat fea-tures you can add to your yard.

Looking for a Bird You Don’t Know?Visit the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s All About Birds website at www.allaboutbirds.org to help identify birds you spot in your yard. if you don’t know a bird’s name, you can start by brows-ing groups of similar shaped birds. The site also includes a building skills section and free videos for new bird watchers as well as information on 586 species in its online bird guide.


Provide Water Birds need water to drink and bathe in, and they are especially attracted to moving water, Smalling says. Consider adding a birdbath to your yard and having water drip very slowly into it. Make sure to change the water every couple of days to keep it from becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes. It’s also important to give the bird feeder a good scrubbing once a week to keep it clean.

Eliminate the use of Pesticides and Herbicides Using chemicals on your lawn can be very harmful to both young and adult birds. For safe alternatives to lawn pesticides, visit the Audubon at Home website at http://web4.audubon.org/bird/at_home/IPM_Alternatives.html.

Keep Your Cat inside Do your cat and the birds in your yard a favor and keep your cat inside. If your cat is used to going outside, gradually decrease the amount of time outside and increase the amount of time inside until your cat becomes accustomed to being indoors. It helps to have plenty of toys on hand to keep your cat entertained. Even small steps you take to make your yard more bird-friendly can make a big difference. “It often feels like a small, meaningless act to remove a portion of your lawn and replace it with native vegetation similar to that found in the grasslands and forests near your home,” Crain says. “It turns out, however, that scientists think even these small acts provide welcome relief to birds and other wildlife.”

As a freelance writer and mother of two, Laura Lane enjoys trying to identify birds in her backyard with her family.

Help Merlin Learn to Identify Birds!Scientists at Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology are developing Merlin, a new, online tool that uses artificial intelligence to help you identify birds. For example, you can send Merlin a photo of a bird, and the program will identify it. if you don’t have a photo, Merlin will play “20 questions” to help you identify the bird. Merlin is still in the development phase, and scientists need your help to train the artificial intelligence program. As more people use Merlin, the program will become more accurate as it learns from its interactions. To help Merlin become smarter, go to Cornell’s All About Birds website at www.allaboutbirds.org/labs and participate in the six activities there.


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1. Picnic Basket Get yourself a cute picnic

basket that’s big enough for the entire family. Be sure to buy one that has a separate compartment for cold drinks and enough pockets for all of those yummy snacks.

2. Snacks Grab snacks that are

easy to pack such as carrot sticks, crackers, cheese cubes and raisins. Kids like finger foods that can be easily eaten

without the mess. Pack each snack in individual snack bags or small containers to keep them from getting jumbled together. (Remember to pack containers that are easy to tote home for cleaning – you don’t want to leave behind a messy park!)

3.Drinks Individual juice boxes

or sippy cups filled with your kids’ favorite drinks are perfect for keeping your kids

your family activities ] By Meagan Ruffing

let’s do lunch! // 10 fun ideas for a simple picnic with your kids

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s ummer is here and the kids are itching to be out-side all day long. Why not pack a lunch and head

to the park for a simple but splendid picnic with your family? Whether you’re an on-a-schedule type mom or the fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants mom, picnics are an excellent way to get some fresh air. Check out these 10 picnic-pleasing tips for your next outing with the family.

hydrated outside. Put ice packs on top of the drinks to keep them nice and cold until you reach your destination.

4. Lunch This is the best part

about the picnic! Kids love simple sandwiches like peanut butter and jelly, turkey and cheese or cucumber and mayonnaise. Get creative and use a character themed sandwich cutter to shape your child’s sandwich into a favorite cartoon friend. It will be a great surprise to your little one when you hand over his lunch.

5. Dessert Okay, this is really the

best part. Let’s be real. Choc-olate chip cookies or anything chocolate can get pretty messy under the sun. It’s bet-ter to keep it simple and pack desserts that your kids can eat with no fuss involved. Think teddy grahams, fruit snacks or fresh fruit.

6. Play-up on S’mores Julie Wages, mother

of two grown children, offers this tasty treat advice: “We would take our little ones from church on a picnic and we would cheat and use choc-olate graham crackers and marshmallow cream instead of s’mores. Just put the cream in a Dixie cup and give them the sticks of graham crackers to dip! A lot less mess!”

7. Play it Safe Nothing ruins a picnic

like bug bits and sunburns. Remember to slather on

Where TO GO

mendon Ponds Park • 95 Douglas Road, Honeoye Falls, NY • Monroe Coun-ty’s largest park boasts 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds and wetlands which have earned this park recognition on the National Registry of Natural Landmarks.

Cobbs hill Park • Culver Rd. and Norris Dr. • With a great view of the city, your family will enjoy the stunning Rochester skyline.

Ontario Beach Park • 4800 Lake Ave • A consistent winner of our Family Favorite Awards! Take a stroll along its picturesque pier, ride the 1905 Dentzel menagerie carousel, sgo for a swim, enjoy a day of boating – this park provides all that’s necessary for a perfect summer day at the beach.

highland Park • 450 High-land Ave • it’s not just for lilacs! Enjoy a stroll through the park’s many paths while you munch on sandwiches.

Durand eastman Park and Beach • 1200 Kings Highway • As the weather heats up this is the spot to be! With 5,000 feet of waterfront, this spot is perfect for a hot afternoon.

maplewood Park and rose Garden • Maplewood Drive at Seneca Parkway • Stop and smell the roses! This scenic park features more than 3,000 rose bushes that burst to life in early June.


sunscreen and bug repellant before the festivities begin in order to keep your family’s skin healthy and safe.

8.Games What’s a picnic without some fun?

Think simple. Bubbles, kites and books are great things to bring along for an after lunch activity. Also try games and activ-ities that engage kids with the outdoors. Birdwatching, bug-hunting and rock collecting are all fun activities for a picnic.

9. Always Bring Extra When Theresa Jones, mother of

two, goes on a picnic with friends, she says she always packs extra snacks. “If we are meeting friends – kids always want what the other has.” She also plays it safe by asking if anyone has allergies. “Our son’s

friend has a nut allergy so we don’t do peanut butter and jelly.”

10. Wrap it up Bring a fun, comfy blanket to

set up shop. Take it up a notch and think recycling. Use reusable sandwich bags and sippy cups from home. Roll up the blanket when you’re all done and stow it in your basket for an easy transport back to the car. Don’t forget the baby wipes. No matter what the ages of your kids, wipes are and always will be “mom’s best friend.”

Meagan Ruffing is a stay-at-home mom to Dylan (4) and Hannah (20 months). She is a parenting freelance writer who looks forward to countless picnics this summer with her family.

We want to know the places your family visits the most, and who treats your family the best. Share your own family favorites with other Rochester fam-ilies so they’ll know where to go to get great service and the best bang for their buck. Gather the kids, click on our website, and tell us your family’s favorites! We’ll publish the winners online in July.

Will some of these be your favorites again this year?• ICE CREAM SHOP Abbott’s Frozen Custard• PLACE TO VISIT THE DUCKS Schoen Place and along the canal in Pittsford • SPOT FOR OUTDOOR SUMMER FUN Seabreeze Amusement Park• FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM Rochester Red Wings BaseballAnd lots more!!!!

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Of course, I also learned critical workforce skills, such as dependability and time management, not to mention respecting the value of a dollar. Maybe the summer job your teen just landed isn’t ideal or only pays minimum wage. However, what matters most is that she will garner many skills and start to build connections.

Always Give 100%!“It doesn’t matter what type of job your teen gets this summer. Their employment is going to give them a priceless gift of learning accountability, responsibility, and building character,” explains Sue Scheff, founder of Parents’ Universal Resource Experts (P.U.R.E.) and author of Wit’s End: Advice and Resources for Saving Your Out-of-Control Teen (HCI Books, 2008). “Whether you are a cashier at Burger King or a greeter at Walmart, you are an essential person and

your employer is depending on you.” Teens need to embrace two behaviors: reliability and accountability. When teens accept a position, they are promising to be dependable and to help maintain the posi-tive reputation of that business in their local community. If a Pizza Hut has teen employees who do shoddy clean up or have a negative attitude, cus-tomers will not return. Even though many teen employees will soon venture far from the communities they grew up in, local business owners still have to pay the bills and send their own teens to college. What’s in it for your teen? He is building his own reputation. His employer is a potential recommendation for another job in the future, and he is also building connections. “Any door that opens in life is an opportunity,” says Scheff.

Develop SkillsThere are numerous, universal skills teens develop when they enter the workforce. “Many parents hound on the edu-cation component, which is critical. However, if your teen lacks the skills of being respon-sible in life, it could hinder his chances at keeping employ-ment,” Scheff warns. The following is a list of skills teens develop no matter where they work: • Teamwork • Leadership • Creativity • Communication skills • Dependability • Flexibility • Self-confidenceScheff advises, “Encourage your teen to be part of a workplace, even if it isn’t in his field, because it will build his self-worth, which is more valuable than a paycheck.”

parenting teens & tweens[ ] By Myrna Beth Haskell

m ost can probably recall a job they had as a teenager that they didn’t care for. i worked at a pool supplies store one

summer. From my then seventeen-year-old perspective, this job was – plain and simple – the equivalent to Chinese water torture. Pool supply stores are swamped preseason. By July, business seemingly slows to a snail’s pace. i must have dusted the same shelf five times one day. in retrospect, i realize that the pool retail job trained me to work well with customers, who were sometimes quite demanding.

It’s just a Job, Ma! //

resume-boostersTeens should keep in mind what future employers are looking for when describing their work on a resume. For instance, if you work at Ma-cy’s, you might list customer relations or visual merchan-dising as part of the job description. The following are typical tasks with savvy descriptions:

• Helped boss with new web-site technical assistance/website development

• Helped new employees learn the ropes job training

• Priced items for sales racks inventory management

• Lead and organized games at summer camp supervi-sor for athletic activities

how your teen can make the most of summer employment


WANT To ShAre yoUr IdeAS? UpcoMINg TopIc: How can parents help teens cope with the death of a friend? 8

improve ResumeJob experience looks great on a college resume. Admissions officers know that full-time students who work in their spare time are ambitious and have learned important skills they need in college, such as time management. These ap-plicants are expected to han-dle challenging, college-level curriculum because they have already kept a demanding schedule. Of course, when teens do a phenomenal job, stellar recommendations follow.

Value of a Dollar“Your teen will gain self-con-fidence while earning his own paycheck. Even at minimum wage, it is gratifying to know you’ve earned it yourself,” Scheff explains. “Earning their own money will make them appreciate it more,” she continues. Working teens learn the value of a dollar, especially when parents insist that they pay for frivolous or extrava-gant purchases with their own

money. If they realize that the $120 pair of sneakers is equiv-alent to two days of work, they might think twice before making the purchase. Many working teens are more aware of bargain shopping and less likely to purchase items on a whim. Scheff asserts, “Encouraging teens to stay focused on school is always a priority; howev-er, learning life skills with a summer job is also part of preparing for their future.”

Myrna Beth Haskell is a freelance writer and monthly contributor to Rochester Area & Genesee Valley Parent Magazine who lives in Salt Point, NY. She is the author of the newly released book, LIONS and TIGERS and TEENS: Expert advice and support for the conscientious parent just like you (Unlimited Publishing LLC). For more information visit www.myrnahaskell.com. Also available at: Amazon.com.

job safety checklistOf course, your teen’s safety is of utmost importance. The following is a “safety check list” for teens. Additional safety information can be found at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) website: www.osha.gov• Follow all safety rules.

• Ask questions.

• Wear required safety gear.

• Ask for help if needed.

• Report unsafe conditions to a shift/team leader or super-visor

• File a confidential complaint with OSHA if you believe there is a serious hazard or that your employer is not following OSHA standards.

Send your full name, address, & brief comments to: [email protected] or visit: www.myrnahaskell.com

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CalendarActivities • Exhibits • Theater • Storytelling • Shows • Family Fun • Outdoor Adventures

Parenting Programs • and lots more for families to do in & around Rochester!

Fitzsimmons Annual June Showcase

7 & 8FRi

Presented by the 2012-2013 stu-dents. Performed by ages 3-18. This year it is all about a toy store. Not a recital, but a show! Friday, June 7, 7pm, Saturday, June 8, 2 & 7pm.The Auditorium Theatre, 875 East Main St., Rochester. 425-7164. www.fdancef.com

Kids – bring your bike and helmet and ride through an obstacle course. Get your bike inspected for safety and a proper fit, and learn the rules of riding from local police officers. School bus safety, fire safety, and more. 1-3pm. Genesee Valley Moose Lodge 5375 West Henrietta Rd, West Henrietta, 14586.

Railroad DayBike Rodeo & Child Safety Day Get “up close and personal” with the

exciting world of railroading. Find out how to couple train cars together, learn what makes a diesel locomotive go, take a turn at the Morse Code ticker in the 100-year-old country station. All day. Regular museum admission. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 East River Road, Rush, 533-1113. www.nymtmuseum.org

Thousands of families across the nation will gather in their backyards, neighborhoods,

communities and parks to enjoy a night under the stars while helping to raise funds for a leading con-servation organization. As part of the National Wildlife Federation’s “Be Out There” movement, the Great American Backyard Campout encourages young and old alike to get outside and con-nect with the natural world.

Where: in your own backyardor a camping facility near you

When: June 22

For More Info: Visit www.nwf.org

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BiRDiNG & BOATiNG ON CAYuGA LAKE.

Saturday June 29, 9am-12pm. Montezuma Audubon Center

01 * Saturday FREE *5th AnnuAl PlAnt SAlE. Mendon Church is hosting their 5th Annual Plant Sale. Plants will include perennials, annuals, tubers, bushers, bulbs, vegetable seedlings, etc. The monies raised will go to Mendon Church’s Mission program. 10am-12pm. Mendon Church, 936 Cheese Factory Road, Mendon, 14506. 624-1457. www.mendonchurch.org

DolPhinS: thE RiDE. Swim, dive and play with dolphins in the big blue sea. Every Saturday and Sunday in June. 9am-5pm. included with museum admission. Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880. www.rmsc.org

MontEzuMA BiRDing hikE. A 2-mile long walk over flat terrain will provide excellent opportunities to hone visual and audio identification skills of songbirds and waterfowl. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair. 2-3pm. $3/child; $5/adult; $15/family. Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89, Savanna, 13146. 315-365-3588 www.audubon.org

FREE *RochEStER gREEk FEStivAl. Live entertainment, dancing, Greek food, children’s activities and church tours. 11am-11pm. Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 962 East Ave., Rochester. 244-3377. www.rochestergreekfestival.org

SPRing concERt oF voicES. the Hochstein Singers and Youth Singers in a joint concert along with the Hochstein Little Singers. The Hochstein Little Singers will sing a medley of tunes from the movie Mary Poppins and a suite of good night songs and poems. 3pm. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 North Plymouth Ave. Rochester 14614. 454-4596. www.hochstein.org

FREE *StAR SPAnglED ShoRtStAck SAtuRDAy. Join CDS Monarch for a pancake breakfast to benefit the Families in Need fund. Call for tickets. 8-11am. CDS Monarch, 860 Hard Road, Webster, 14580. 347-1032. www.cdsmonarch.org

StEPPing out to cuRE SclERoDERMA. Welcome walk season and step out to cure Scleroderma. Bring family and friends to support this great cause. Registration 9am, walk beings at 10. 9am. Seneca Park Longhouse Shelter, 2222 St. Paul Street Rochester, 14621. http://walks.sclerodermatristate.org/

StRoll FoR StRong kiDS. An annual family-friendly event where you can choose to run the 5K race, walk with your family and friends or both. All proceeds from the fundraising for the event benefit Golisano’s Children’s Hospital. 8:30am. university of Rochester River Campus, Elmwood Ave Rochester 14620. www.urmc.rochester.edu

zooBilAtion: 2013. Enjoy champagne, live music & cocktails w/a cause! Fundraiser benefits educational programs, kids’ camps, programs & initiatives, day-to-day operations & more at the Zoo.. 5:45pm. $80+/person. Ages: 21+. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 336-7123. http://www.senecaparkzoo.org/

02 * Sunday DolPhinS: thE RiDE. Swim, dive and play with dolphins in the big blue sea. Every Saturday and Sunday in June. 11am-5pm. included with museum admission. Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880. www.rmsc.org

FREE *RochEStER gREEk FEStivAl. See June 1. 11am-11pm.

03 * Monday MonDAy kickS FoR AgES 2 to 6. Playful learning activities designed for 2- to 6-year-olds, one Monday a month. This month: Gardens Galore. 10am-2pm. Free with admission. Ages: 2-6yrs. National Museum of Play at The Strong, One Manhattan Sq., Rochester, 263-2700. www.museumofplay.org

toDDlER Book cluB At thE StRong. Readings of classic children’s tales followed by music and movement activities. This month: Garden Stories. Shows at 10:30am, 11:30am & 12:30pm. Free with admission. National Museum of Play at The Strong, One Manhattan Sq., Rochester, 263-2700. www.museumofplay.org

06 * thursday FREE *hochStEin At high FAllS concERt SERiES PRESEntS: thunDERBoDy. A five-member group with roots in reggae and experimental dub. BYOChair. Rain location at High Falls Center. 12:10pm. Granite Mills Park at High Falls Rochester. 454-4403. www.hochstein.org

07 * Friday FREE *FitzSiMMonS AnnuAl JunE ShoWcASE. Presented by the 2012-2013 students. Performed by ages 3-18. This year its all about a toy store. Not a recital, but a show! 7pm. The Auditorium Theatre, 875 East Main St., Rochester. 425-7164. www.fdancef.com

RhinoS vS MontREAl iMPAct. Friday Night Frenzy! $1 Drafts during pregame! The 1st 1000 fans will receive a set of Rhinos thunder sticks, courtesy of Wendy’s. 7:35pm. Varies Sahlen’s Stadium, 460 Oak Street, Rochester, 454-KiCK (5425). www.rhinossoccer.com

zuMBAtoMic FoR kiDS. Designed for kids, Zumbatomic classes are rockin’, high-energy exercise in disguise parties with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and music kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more. Come join the party! 5:30-6:30pm. Ages: 6-12yrs. Best Foot Forward 8000 Cobblestone Court #100 Next to uPS Victor, 14564. 398-0220. www.BestFootForwardKids.com

08 * Saturday AniMAl BRthDAyS At thE zoo. Celebrate the birthday of your favorite zoo animals! “Happy Birthday” song and treats for the birthday animal, a docent-run touch table station. if you want to bring a gift see the website for ideas! Today’s Birthday: Kaba & Princess, Snow leopards. 1-3pm. included with admission. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 336-7123. www.senecaparkzoo.org

FREE *BikE RoDEo & chilD SAFEty DAy. Kids--bring your bike and helmet and ride through an obstacle course. Get your bike inspected for safety and proper fit, and learn the rules of riding from local police officers. School bus safety, fire safety, and more. 1-3pm. Genesee Valley Moose Lodge 5375 W Henrietta Rd, West Henrietta, 14586.

DolPhinS: thE RiDE. Swim, dive and play with dolphins in the big blue sea.

Every Saturday and Sunday in June. 9am-5pm. included with museum admission. Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880. www.rmsc.org

FAiRy houSE MAgic. Meet Fairy Houses author Tracy Kane, learn how to build a fairy house, dress up like a pixie, and more. During regular museum hours. included with museum admission. National Museum of Play at The Strong, One Manhattan Sq., Rochester, 263-2700. www.museumofplay.org

FREE *FitzSiMMonS AnnuAl JunE ShoWcASE- AFtERnoon ShoW. See June 7. 2pm. The Auditorium Theatre, 875 East Main St., Rochester. 425-7164. www.fdancef.com

FREE *FitzSiMMonS AnnuAl JunE ShoWcASE- EvEning ShoW. See June 7. 7pm. The Auditorium Theatre, 875 East Main St., Rochester. 425-7164. www.fdancef.com

hochStEin DAncE gAlA. Hochstein Dance Dept. year-end gala featuring a variety of dance styles including ballet, modern, Caribbean, Flamenco, and jazz. 2:30pm. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 North Plymouth Ave. Rochester 14614. 454-4596. www.hochstein.org

iDEntiFicAtion SERiES WAlk: tREES. uncover the wonders of the outdoors during a three-part journey. Shariee Edersheim guides visitors into the wonderful world of wildflowers and trees. Edersheim also provides a brief explanation of the use of field guides. 10am-12pm. $3 per person or $10 per family, member free. Cumming Nature Center 6472 Gulick Road Naples, NY 14512 374-6160 www.rmsc.org

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Kids and families will enjoy this fun filled day of music by Mr. Steve, followed by a baseball game. Join WXXi for a Mr. Steve concert followed by a meet and greet and then a 1:05 pm game. sunday june 9, 11am-1pm. $10-12 Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester, Parking Lot 333, North Plymouth Ave. 234-7660. www.wxxi.org

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litERAtuRE livE: thE vERy hungRy cAtERPillAR. Each Literature Live weekend offers the opportunity to meet, greet, and pose for photos with some of the most popular storybook characters of all time. 11am-4pm. Free with admission. National Museum of Play at The Strong, One Manhattan Sq., Rochester, 263-2700. www.museumofplay.org

PRS & DW FAn DAy With RAcE to thE StAgE AuDitionS. Expert advice and gear from PRS and DW at GC Rochester. Cheer HS Guitarists & Drummers as they audition for inTune’s Race to the Stage. Winners are awarded PRS or DW gear. 2-6pm. Guitar Center Rochester 1100 Jefferson Road Rochester, 14623. 424-2188. http://stores.guitarcenter.com

RED WingS vS. tolEDo. ESL Federal Credit union Post-game Fireworks, ZOOperstars Appearance, Backpack Giveaway, presented by Zweigle’s, 100.5 The Drive, and News 8, Pre-Game Autograph Booth. Gates open early at 5:30pm. 7:05pm. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

09 * Sunday 6th AnnuAl BRighton gREEn EnERgy FAiR. Visit more than 20 vendors and nonprofits presenting: Green products and services, info on recycling, alternative energy, and more. Children’s activities and a silent auction. 9am-1pm. Brighton High School (parking lot) 1150 Winton Rd Rochester 14618. http://www.colorbrightongreen.org/



A film about a high school teen’s journey to understand his Tourette Syndrome. Panel discussion to follow. Tuesday june 11, 7pm. $8/ticket; series tix also

available. The Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave. Rochester. www.reelmindfilmfest.com

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litERAtuRE livE: thE vERy hungRy cAtERPillAR. Each Literature Live weekend offers the opportunity to meet, greet, and pose for photos with some of the most popular storybook characters of all time. 1-5pm. Free with admission. National Museum of Play at The Strong, One Manhattan Sq., Rochester, 263-2700. www.museumofplay.org

RED WingS vS. tolEDo. Mr. Steve Pre-Game Concert, presented by WXXi, Bark in the Park- Bring your K9 friends to a ballgame, Clifford the Big Red Dog Appearance, Magnet Giveaway, Post-Game Run the Bases with Spikes & Mittsy, Pre-Game Autograph Booth. 1:05pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

WXXi PRESEntS: MR. StEvE At FRontiER FiElD. Kids and families will enjoy this fun filled day of music by Mr. Steve and a baseball game. Join WXXi for a Mr. Steve concert followed by a meet and greet and then a 1:05 pm game. 11am-1pm. $10-12 Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.wxxi.org

10 * Monday RED WingS vS. tolEDo. Basch & Nickerson LLP Kids Eat Free (1st 500 kids 12 & under will receive a hot dog, soda & snack item), Hillside Family of Agencies Pre-Game Autograph Booth. 7:05pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

toDDlER Book cluB At thE StRong. Readings of classic children’s tales followed by music and movement activities. This month: Garden Stories. Shows at 10:30am, 11:30am & 12:30pm. Free with admission. National Museum of Play at The Strong, One Manhattan Sq., Rochester, 263-2700. www.museumofplay.org

11 * tuesday MoM’S cluB oF PEnFiElD/EASt RochEStER/BRighton. Offers support & socialization for stay at-home moms & children. Open to all moms in the Penfield, East Rochester & Brighton school districts. Meets 2nd Tuesday of month. 10-11:30 am. For location, email [email protected] 10-11:30 am [email protected]

RED WingS vS. tolEDo. Senior Health Expo with information and Screening Stations in the Concourse, Family Four-Pack Day, Hillside Family of Agencies Pre-Game Autograph Booth. Alternate parking for weekday games, fans can park at Oak Street lots, including Kodak lot D. 1:05pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

REEl MinD SERiES: DiFFEREnt iS thE nEW noRMAl. A film about a high school teen’s journey to understand his Tourette Syndrome. Panel discussion to follow. 7pm. $8/ticket; series tix also available. The Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave. Rochester. www.reelmindfilmfest.com

12 * Wednesday SEnioR SoJouRn. Discover the signs of spring as senior naturalist, Shariee Edersheim, leads the way on an informative and easy hour-long walk to marvel at the beauty of the outdoors. 9:30-10:30am. $3 person, $10 per family. Free for members. Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Road, Naples. 374-6160. www.rmsc.org

13 * thursday hochStEin At high FAllS: RPo MARiMBA BAnD. Hear great, free, local musical talent. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating; local restaurants will have food available for purchase. 12:10pm. Granite Mills Park at High Falls Rochester. 454-4403. www.hochstein.org

MoMS cluB oF clARkSon/hAMlin. The MOMS Club of Clarkson-Hamlin holds daily activities as well as occasional evening events for you and your child. We offer playgroups, family activities, field trips, kid’s activities, moms and couples nights out, and many other activities. 10:00 am 502-8805 www.frontiernet.net/~clarksonhamlinmomsclub/

RED WingS vS. gWinnEtt. Knot Hole Kid’s Club Game (Knot Hole members receive reduced admission to this and all Knot Hole games. in addition, parents of Knot Holers get $1 off their ticket price), Hillside Family of Agencies Pre-Game Autograph Booth. 7:05pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

14 * Friday RED WingS vS. gWinnEtt. Post-game Fireworks,”Mikey Makes a Mess” Book Giveaway (1st 1,000 kids), Team Photo Giveaway (1st 5,000 fans), Pre-Game Autograph Booth.A Francesco Rinaldi sauce/ Spikes Salsa label can be redeemed at the Box Office for a buy one, get

one free ticket. 7:15pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

RhinoS vS vSi tAMPA BAy Fc. Health Night! (presented by unity Health Systems). Enjoy vendors and activites around the concourse offering healthy living tips and services. The first 1000 fans will receive a 2013 Rhinos team photo! 7:35pm. Varies Sahlen’s Stadium, 460 Oak Street, Rochester, 454-KiCK (5425). www.rhinossoccer.com

15 * Saturday DolPhinS: thE RiDE. Swim, dive and play with dolphins in the big blue sea. Every Saturday and Sunday in June. 9am-5pm. included with museum admission. Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880. www.rmsc.org

FREE *FingER lAkES concERt BAnD. Star Spangled Celebration of America! Brian Story directs community players and featured community chorus in the music of George M. Cohan, Aaron Copland, Morton Gould and more. 7:30pm. Canandaigua Middle School, 215 Granger St., Canandaigua, 14424. www.hochstein.org

RED WingS vS. gWinnEtt. ESL Federal Credit union Post-game Fireworks, Cap Giveaway (1st 2,000 fans), presented by Segar and Sciortino, Attorneys at Law, Pre-Game Autograph Booth. 7:05pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

SEREnDiPity WAlk. Enjoy a guided walk with Shariee Edersheim, and have an adventure exploring areas of the property not typically accessible to the public. Experience different types of terrain, including wet areas, so proper footwear is encouraged. 9:30-11:30am. Members: free, $3/person, $10/family RMSC Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd., Naples, 374-6160. www.rmsc.org

16 * Sunday DolPhinS: thE RiDE. Swim, dive and play with dolphins in the big blue sea. Every Saturday and Sunday in June. 11am-5pm. included with museum admission. Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880. www.rmsc.org

FREE *FAthER’S DAy At WickhAM FARMS. Treat Dads to a free day of fun on Father’s Day. Each father who visits Wickham Farms with his children on June 16 will enjoy the jumping pillow, miniature golf and a two-scoop ice cream -- all free. (Rest of the family will pay regular prices.) 10am-9pm. Wickham Farms 1821 Fairport 9 Mile Point Road Penfield 14526. 377-3276. www.wickhamfarms.com

RAilRoAD DAy. Get “up close and personal” with the exciting world of railroading. Find out how to couple train cars together, learn what makes a diesel locomotive go, take a turn at the Morse Code ticker in the 100-year-old country station. All day. Regular museum admission. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 East River Road, Rush. 533-1113. www.nymtmuseum.org

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June 1 – 619Th WArD COmmuniTy sQuAre fAir - june 1Food, crafts, music, kids’ games, clowns, carriage rides and more. Pan-cake Breakfast: 8-10am, Lunch Grill: 10am ‘til the food is gone, Parade: 12:30-1:30pm, Booths open 10am-4pm. 8am-4pm. Aberdeen Square Park (Aberdeen & Post Avenue), Rochester. www.19wca.org

fAirPOrT CAnAL DAys - june 1-2Arts and crafts festival with a variety of food vendors, children’s activities and a premier Rochester area band. Sat 10-6pm, Sun 10-5pm Main Street, Fairport along the Erie Canal. www.fairportcanaldays.com

hAmLin WheeL fesT - june 1Great music, entertainment and family fun! Food and crafts. Kid’s Cruise-in, inflatable Bouncers, Swap Meet, Silent Auction & Chariot Races. 10pm fireworks. 10am - 10pm. Hamlin Town Hall, 1658 Lake Rd. (Rte. 19), Hamlin. www.hamlinny.org

menDOn fire DePArTmenT CArniVAL - june 1Rides, games, food, live music, huge fireman’s parade @ 6:30pm. Presented by the Mendon Volunteer Firefighters. 1-5pm The Mendon Fire Department Firemen’s Field, 101 Mendon ionia Road, Mendon. 585-624-1738. medonfd.us

rOChesTer Greek fesTiVAL - june 1-2Live entertainment, dancing, traditional Greek food, children’s activities and church tours. 11am-11pm. Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 962 East Ave., Rochester. 244-3377. www.rochestergreekfestival.org

sT. riTA’s 59Th AnnuAL fiesTA - june 1Family-oriented event with Delicious Food, Kids’ Attractions, inflatables, Carnival Games. 5-10pm. St. Rita Church, 1008 Maple Drive, Webster. 671-1100. saintrita.org

suLfur sPrinGs fesTiVAL - june 1Features arts & crafts, live musical acts, games and activities for kids, lots of food, a parade on Saturday evening, and much more. 10am-8pm. Main Street, Downtown Clifton Springs, NY. www.sulphurspringsfestival.com

June 7 – 13AnnuAL ALBiOn sTrAWBerry fesTiVAL - june 7-8A festival full of fun, food, handmade crafts, activities, a parade and a turtle race, not to mention strawberries galore. Fri: 11am-9pm, Sat: 9am-8pm. Court House Square, Main St (Route 98), Albion. 589-7727. albionstrawberryfestival.com

AnnuAL ALLenTOWnOuTDOOr ArT fesTiVAL - june 8-9Enjoy the beauty of Buffalo’s weather in June, the charm and uniqueness of the Allentown area and the quality of the art and crafts presented by over 400 juried exhibitors. 11am-6pm. Allentown Historic Preservation District, Buffalo. www.allentownartfestival.com

keukA ArTs fesTiVAL - june 8-9The annually-held fine art and skilled craft show includes kid and fami-ly-friendly activities, food vendors and live entertainment. 10am-5pm. Penn Yan Keuka Lake Outlet Trail, Penn Yan. 315-531-9232. keukaartsfestival.com

The fAsT & The furriesT 2013 - june 8Annual road races, dog walk, and pet festival to help raise funds and aware-ness for Rochester Animal Services. Live music, exhibitors, vendors and a variety of activities. Don’t miss the pet contests, 10K & 5K races, and clinics. 7am - 2pm. Ages: , Verona Street Animal Society, 184 Verona St., Rochester, 727-2533. www.cityofrochester.gov/

fLOWer CiTy DAy AT The mAr-keT - june 9Sales of vegetable plants, perennials, annuals, and gardening supplies. 8am-2pm Rochester Public Market, 280 N. union St. 428-6907. www.cityofrochester.gov/public market

sTreeT mAChines Of rOCh-esTer OuTDOOr AuTO shOW - june 9Antiques, classics, street machines, race cars, modified trucks, street rods and motorcycles, street vendors, food, entertainment and much more. 9am-4pm. Badgerow Park, 1120 Latta Rd., Greece. www.streetmachinesofrochester.com

June 14 – 20mAPLeWOOD rOse fesTiVAL - june 15-16A city-wide block party on the Driving Park Bridge! includes children’s activities, music, Perennial Swap, Rose Garden Tours and more. Fireworks display over the Lower Gorge. 10am-6pm. Maplewood Rose Garden, Lake and Driving Park Ave., Rochester, 428-5990 or 311. www.maplewood.org/rose-festival/

June 21 – 27rOChesTer inTernATiOnAL jAZZ fesTiVAL - june 21-29Celebrate the 12th edition of the Xerox Rochester international Jazz Festival, featuring 1200 musicians gathered from around the world to perform in fa

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WAr Of 1812 re-enACTmenT - june 22-23The historic village comes to life with re-enactors portraying shop-keepers, housewives, merchants and soldiers amidst the sounds of fifes and drums; cannons and muskets; and Austen-era music and dancing. 10am-5pm. Free with admission. Genesee Country Village & Muse-um, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 538-6822. www.gcv.org

June 28 – July 4See Separate Section for July 4th activities on Page 44.

rOChesTer inTernATiOnAL jAZZ fesTiVAL - june 21-29. See June 21.

July 5 – 11renAissAnCe fesTiVAL - juLy 6-AuG 18, WeekenDs OnLyAn authentic English Renaissance village is created every Sat. and Sun. through August 18 with contin-uous live entertainment, old world rides, games and food. 10am-7pm. 15385 Farden Rd, Sterling, NY. 800-879-4446. www.SterlingFesti-val.com

yATes COunTy fAir - juLy 9-13Exhibits, tractor pulls, jousting, fam-ily activities, food, games, contests and live entertainment. 10am. Old Route 14A, Main Street, Penn Yan. 315-536-3830 www.yatescounty-fair.org

BiG riB BBQ & BLues fesT - juLy 11-14This weekend event will have Rib masters from across the uSA serving a full menu of delicious barbeque specialties and 20 musical perfor-mances by blues bands. 11:30am-10pm. Admission: lunchtime-free. $5 or $10 after 3pm. 12 & under: free. Highland Park, Highland and South Park Ave., Rochester. 473-4482. www.mybigrib.com

July 12 – 18renAissAnCe fesTiVAL - juLy 6-AuG 18, WeekenDs OnLy. See July 6.

yATes COunTy fAir - juLy 9-13. See July 9.

BiG riB BBQ & BLues fesT - juLy 11-14. See July 11.

GeneseO AirshOW - juLy 12-14“The Greatest Show on Turf” is the theme of this year’s airshow. Featuring World War ii war birds, as well as other classic aircraft. (gates open daily at 6am.) Military re-enactments, displays and food. 6am-dark. $20, under 12yrs. Free. Geneseo Airport, Big Tree Lane off Route 63, Geneseo. 243-2100. www.1941hag.org

hiLL CumOrAh PAGeAnT - juLy 12, 13, 16-20Outdoor drama based on the Book of Mormon. Hollywood special effects, and a costumed cast of over 650 provide a spectacular show. 9:15pm. The Hill Cumorah, Highway 21 between the villages of Palmyra and Manchester. 315-597-5851. www.hillcumorah.org

COrn hiLL ArTs fesTiVAL - juLy 13 - 14Enjoy the Historic Corn Hill Neighborhood, Free Admission. Experience 400+ Original Artists, 4 Stages of Live Music, Food & Family Fun. Also this year: The Fairy Houses Tour! 10am-6pm Corn Hill District, Rochester. CornHillArtsFes-tival.com

finGer LAkes LAVenDer fesTiVAL - juLy 13-14Stroll through fragrant fields. Harvest your own bouquet of fresh lavender. Many artistic and culinary delights. 9am - 5pm. Lockwood Lavender Farm, 1682 West Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152. www.fingerlakeslavenderfestival.blogspot.com

hemLOCk “LiTTLe WOrLD’s” fAir - juLy 16-20Amusement rides, 4-H events, harness racing, food, concerts, demolition derbies, truck pulls, talent show & more. 9:00am-mid-night. $8-$11. Free parking. 7370 Water St., Hemlock. 367-3370. www.hemlockfair.org

July 19 – 25mACeDOniAn fesTiVAL - juLy 19-21Folk music, food, performances and costumes and activities that are representative of both the past and present of Macedonian culture. St. Dimitria Macedonian Orthodox Church Grounds, 235 Telephone Rd., W. Henrietta. 334-6675. www.macedonianfest.com

COnVenTiOn DAys - juLy 19-20Displays, discussions, tours and activities commemorating the 165th anniversary of the 1848 Ameri-can Women’s Rights Convention. National Women’s Hall of Fame, Seneca Museum, Seneca Falls Historical Society, People’s Park and the Stanton Home. 315-568-2703, 315-568-8060. www.convention-days.com

fesTA iTALiAnA - juLy 19-21Arts and Crafts, live entertainment, food, children’s activities and more. italian American Community Center, 150 Frank DiMino Way. 594-8882. www.iaccrochester.org

CiViL WAr re-enACTmenT - juLy 20-21Hundreds of re-enactors recreate Civil War life in 1863 with two battles daily and townfolk offering concerts and vignettes depicting civilian life during the war. 10am-5pm. Free with admission. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 538-6822. www.gcv.org

OrLeAns COunTy fAir - juLy 22-27Hands on activities and free enter-tainment as well as the many exhib-its will leave you with more choices than you can imagine. Orleans Co Fairgrounds, 12690 Route 31, Albi-on 14411. www.orleans4-hfair.com

OnTAriO COunTy fAir - juLy 23-27Amusements, rides, games, rodeo, horse drawn wagon rides, 4-H displays, auto racing, food and ac-tivities. Ontario County Fairgrounds, 2820 County Rd 10, Canandaigua. 394-4987. www.ontariocountyfair.org

OsWeGO hArBOrfesT - juLy 25-28Enjoy activities for the entire family, music, crafts, midway rides. Con-certs held in many parks. Children’s activities. use the Park & Ride park-ing areas located at SuNY Oswego, Rt. 104 West. www.oswegoharborfest.com

hemLOCk “LiTTLe WOrLD’s” fAir - juLy 16-20. See July 16.

renAissAnCe fesTiVAL - juLy 6-AuG 18, WeekenDs OnLy. See July 6.

hiLL CumOrAh PAGeAnT - juLy 19-20 See July 12.

July 26 – August 1renAissAnCe fesTiVAL - juLy 6-AuG 18, WeekenDs OnLy. See July 6.

OrLeAns COunTy fAir - juLy 22-27. See July 22.

OnTAriO COunTy fAir - juLy 23-27. See July 23.

OsWeGO hArBOrfesT - juLy 25-28. See July 25.

nATiVe AmeriCAn DAnCe & musiC fesTiVAL - juLy 27-28Traditional dancers, musicians, storytellers, and artists sharing their cultural heritage, crafts and arts. Also popular children and adult workshops. 10am-6pm. Ganonda-gan State Historic Site, 1488 State Rd. (Rte. 444) Victor, 14564. 742-1690. www.ganondagan.org


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sPenCerPOrT CAnAL DAys - juLy 27-28Arts & Crafts, live music, children’s activities, incl. games & face paint-ing, classic car show. union St., Downtown Spencerport. 349-1331. spencerportcanaldays.com

Ten uGLy men fesTiVAL - juLy 27An all day festival that benefits char-ities in the Rochester area. Food, games, children’s activities and more. 10am-8pm. $30 advance, $40 day of, Kids 13 - 20: $10, 12 and under free. North Side Entrance to Genesee Valley Park, Elmwood Ave. Rochester. www.tenuglymen.com

WATerfrOnT ArT fesTiVAL - juLy 27-28Juried items on display & for purchase. Handmade crafts & artwork by 180 artists. Enjoy cool, outdoor breezes & ample shade. 10am-5pm. $3. 12 & under free. Kershaw Park (Lake Shore Dr.), Canandaigua, 14625. 671-9102. www.waterfrontartfestival.com

LiVinGsTOn COunTy fAir - juLy 30 - AuG 3Harness Racing, Tractor pulls, demolition derby, horse show, 4-H displays, rides, food and activities. Livingston County Fairgrounds, 310 Leicester St., Caledonia. 538-2168. www.livingstoncountyfair.org

mOnrOe COunTy fAir - AuG 1-4Carnival rides, games, 4-H displays and competitions, music, local foods and drinks Monroe County Fairgrounds, 2695 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, 340-5780. mcfair.com

PheLPs sAuerkrAuT fesTi-VAL - AuG 1-4Family Fun for all ages. Arts & Crafts, Kraut idol, Cabbage Bowling, 20K Road Race, a Giant Parade, Live Music, Mustang Rally Car Show, and a fantastic Fireworks Display. Fireman’s Field, Ontario St., Phelps. 315-548-2222. www.phelpsny.com/phelps-fun/sauer-kraut-festival/

August 2 – 8renAissAnCe fesTiVAL - juLy 6-AuG 18, WeekenDs OnLy. See July 6. LiVinGsTOn COunTy fAir - juLy 30 - AuG 3. See July 30.

mOnrOe COunTy fAir - AuG 1-4. See August 1.

PheLPs sAuerkrAuT fesTi-VAL - AuG 1-4. See August 1.

LimA CrOssrOADs fesTiVAL - AuG 3Pancake Breakfast, vendors, children’s activities, car cruise and show, games, contests, and the annual bed race. 8am-10pm. Main St., Routes 5 & 20, Lima. www.crossroadscouncil.org/html/cross-roads_festival.html

PArk AVe summer ArTs fesT - AuG 3-4A 1.25 mile route filled with unique shopping, food & entertainment, juried arts & crafts, as well as three stages of musical acts. Parking in area lots & on side streets. No pets. 10am-6pm. Park Avenue (Alexander to Culver), Rochester, 473-4482. www.rochesterevents.com

PAGeAnT Of sTeAm - AuG 7-10Display of antique farm equip-ment dating back to early 1900’s, parades, tractor pulls, flea market, live music, displays, demos & food. 8am-8pm. $6. Kids under 12 FREE. Pageant Fair Grounds, Gehan Rd. off Rt. 5 & 20 E, Canandaigua. 315-331-4022. www.pageantofsteam.org

August 9 – 15renAissAnCe fesTiVAL - juLy 6-AuG 18, WeekenDs OnLy. See July 6.

PAGeAnT Of sTeAm - AuG 7-10. See August 7.

GreATer rOChesTer GermAn fesTiVAL - AuG 9-10German food, drinks, dancing, crafts and cultural displays and children’s activities. Fri: 3-11, Sat: 11-11. $5/adult, under 16-free. Spencerport Fireman’s Field, Spen-cerport. 426-7835. www.rochestergerman.com

PuerTO riCAn fesTiVAL - AuGusT 9-11Celebrate Puerto Rican culture, history & heritage at this exciting, local event filled with food, live music & fun. Frontier Field ViP Lot, One Morrie Silver Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.prfestival.com

BrOCkPOrT summer ArTs fesTiVAL - AuG 10-11Events will include the popular Duck Derby; over 100 artists and crafts-people, great music and food and activities for kids. 10am-6pm. Main Street, Brockport. 260-7764. www.brockportartsfestival.com

CArifesT - AuG 10Featuring some of the Caribbean’s finest in food, music, and arts and crafts. The annual costume parade highlights the traditional carnival spirit of the Caribbean, The parade starts at 11am at Liberty Pole Way, continuing down Main Street, Rochester. 1-10pm. Riverside Fes-tival Site, Court St. and Exchange, Rochester. www.rwifo.com

WALnuT hiLL CArriAGe DriVinG COmPeTiTiOn - AuG 14-18Pittsford countryside comes alive with the magic and romance of an earlier era - a time when the Horse and Carriage reflected the quality of life and influenced the pace and scope of occupational and social activities. 8am-5pm. Walnut Hill Farm, 397 West Bloomfield Rd, Pittsford. 385-2555. www.walnuthillfarm.org

WAyne COunTy fAir - AuG 12-17Exhibits, Farm animals, food ven-dors, rides and live entertainment. Fun for the entire family. No pets. 10am-10pm. Wayne County Fair Grounds, 250 W. Jackson St. Pal-myra. www.waynecountyfair.org

ukrAiniAn ArTs & CrAfT fesTiVAL - AuG 15-18The Festival has offers tradition ukrainian foods, dance, Arts and Crafts. The ukrainian Stage offers a variety of entertainment including Traditional ukrainian Folk Dancers and Singers. St. Josaphats, 940 Ridge Road East, Rochester. 266-2255. www.rochesterukrainianfestival.com

August 16 – 22renAissAnCe fesTiVAL - juLy 6-AuG 18, WeekenDs OnLy. See July 6.

WAyne COunTy fAir - AuG 12-17. See August 12.

WALnuT hiLL CArriAGe DriVinG COmPeTiTiOn - AuG 14-18. See August 14.

mOunT mOrris iTALiAn fesT - AuG 16-18Arts, crafts, food, live entertainment. The “idol” contest begins Friday at 6pm. Main St, Mount Morris. www.mountmorrisitalianfest.com

OLD Time fiDDLer’s fAir - AuG 17-18Fiddlers of all skill levels are invited to perform onstage. Visit the Jammin’ Tent where all ages, styles and experience play together. 10am-4pm. Free with admission. Genesee Country Village & Muse-um, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 538-6822. www.gcv.org

neW yOrk sTATe fAir - AuG 22-sePT 2New York State’s largest annual event; an exciting mix of big-name entertainment, mouth-watering food, captivating exhibits and thrill-ing attractions. Continues through September 2. 8am-10pm. advance sale tickets available, 12 & under free. Empire Expo Center, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse. 800-475-FAiR.www.nysfair.org


HeMlock little World’S FairJULy 16-20


August 23 – 29neW yOrk sTATe fesTiVAL Of BALLOOns - AuG 29-sePT 2Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Vendors, live entertainment, food, rides, children’s games and activ-ities. 6am to dusk. $5 under 12 free. Dansville Municipal Airport- entrance on Maple St., Dansville, 14437, 335-2076. www.nysfob.com

neW yOrk sTATe fAir - AuG 22-sePT 2. See August 22.

August 30 – September 5neW yOrk sTATe fAir - AuG 22-sePT 2. See August 22.

neW yOrk sTATe fesTiVAL Of BALLOOns - AuG 29-sePT 2. See August 29.

September 6 – 12CLOThesLine ArTs fesTiVAL - sePT 7-8Enjoy family art activities and visit the museum, food vendors, live entertainment and more. 10am-6pm. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 university Ave. 276-8900. www.mag.rochester.edu

GreenTOPiA - sePT 10-15Ecofest on the weekend includes green vendors, a farmer’s market, how-to’s, an alternative fuel vehicle show, a kids’ zone, a fashion show, mouthwatering organic and local food, wine and beer tastings, and all kinds of live music. The High Falls District, Rochester. 287-5560. www.greentopiafest.com

September 13 – 19GreenTOPiA - sePT 10-15. See September 10.

September 27 – October 3nAPLes GrAPe fesTiVAL - sePT 28-29The grapest festival in the land! Arts and Crafts, wine tasting, food, Grape pie contest, family enter-tainment, live music. Please leave pets at home. Naples High School Grounds, Naples, NY www.naples-valleyny.com


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Hep Kids is designed to provide families with an opportunity to enjoy quality time together while enjoying jazz music, learning about instruments, creating musical crafts, presentations by community partners and much more. Saturday june 29, 10am-2pm. $2, child/$5 adult, max. $10/family. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 North Plymouth Ave. Rochester 14614. 454-4596. www.hochstein.org

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RED WingS vS. gWinnEtt. Magnet Giveaway (1st 2,500 fans), Father’s Day Celebration and Post-Game Catch on the Field, Post-Game Run the Bases with Spikes & Mittsy, Pre-Game Autograph Booth. Jersey Auction and Ed Randall’s Bat for the Cure Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. 1:05pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

RhinoS vS chARlESton. Bark at the Park! Bring your dog to the game and sit in our exclusive BARK ZONE! $1 of every Bark Zone ticket sold will be donated to Lollypop Farm! 4:05pm. Varies Sahlen’s Stadium, 460 Oak Street, Rochester, 454-KiCK (5425). www.rhinossoccer.com

19 * Wednesday MoMS cluB oF iRonDEQuoit. Moms and kids are finding support, friendship and more. We look forward to meeting you! Meets the third Thursday of the month. 9:30-11am. Check web site or email April at [email protected].

RED WingS vS. ScRAnton. Baseball Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins autograph appearance, 6-6:45 p.m. and 7:15-8 p.m, .Democrat & Chronicle Wings Wednesday, Hillside Family of Agencies Pre-Game Autograph Booth. 7:05pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

20 * thursday BiRDing vAn touR. Hop in the van for an excursion to birding hotspots where hundreds of thousands of waterfowl can be seen! Participants are encouraged to bring their camera and binoculars. 9am-12pm. $7.50/child; $12.50/adult, $35/family. Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89, Savanna, 13146. 315-365-3588 www.audubon.org

hochStEin At high FAllS: cRAig SnyDER FuSion gRouP. Hear great, free, local musical talent. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating; local restaurants will have food available for purchase. 12:10pm. Granite Mills Park at High Falls Rochester. 454-4403. www.hochstein.org

RED WingS vS. ScRAnton. Knot Hole Kid’s Club Game(Knot Hole members receive reduced admission to this and all Knot Hole games. in addition, parents of Knot Holers get $1 off their ticket price), Pre-Game Autograph Booth. 7:05pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field, 1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

21 * Friday RhinoS vS AntiguA. Things that make you go Vrooooom! The 1st 1000 fans will recieve a Rhinos car magnet, courtesy of Sahlen’s! 7:35pm. Varies Sahlen’s Stadium, 460 Oak Street, Rochester, 454-KiCK (5425). www.rhinossoccer.com

friday, June 7 - rhinOs vs MOntreAl iMpACt

friday, June 14 - rhinOs vs vsi tAMpA BAy fC

sunday, June 16 - rhinOs vs ChArlestOn

friday, June 21 - rhinOs vs AntiguA

saturday, June 29 - rhinOs vs phOeniX

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22 * Saturday AniMAl BRthDAyS At thE zoo. Celebrate the birthday of your favorite zoo animals! “Happy Birthday” song and treats for the birthday animal, a docent-run touch table station. if you want to bring a gift see the website for ideas! Today’s Birthday: Lily &, Marina California sea lion 1-3pm. included with admission. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 336-7123. www.senecaparkzoo.org


FREE *thE gREAt AMERicAn BAckyARD cAMPout. The Great American Backyard Campout is coming to a neighborhood, campground or park near you. Check website for registration information. Evening. in your own backyard! www.nwf.org

23 * Sunday FREE *coWAPAMoozA - DAiRy Month cElEBRAtion. A free and udderly fun celebration for National Dairy Month! it will include: A milk mustache photo station, An “amoozing” dancing cow, Hands-

on butter making, Games to get you moo-ving! Dairy samples (while supplies last). 12-2pm. Wickham Farms 1821 Fairport 9 Mile Point Road Penfield, 14526. www.wickhamfarms.com


27 * thursday hochStEin At high FAllS concERt SERiES PRESEntS: MAMBo kingS. A five-member group with roots in reggae and experimental dub. BYOChair. Rain location at High Falls Center. 12:10pm. Granite Mills Park at High Falls Rochester. 454-4403. www.hochstein.org

29 * Saturday BiRDing AnD BoAting on cAyugA lAkE. Explore the waterways of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex and find out what birds are singing, flying or swimming along the way. Rent a canoe or bring your own. 9am-12pm. $7.50/child, $12.50/adult, $40 canoe rental Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295

State Route 89, Savannah, 13146. 315-365-3588. www.audubon.org


hEP kiDS JAzz cElEBRAtion. HEP KiDS is designed to provide families with an opportunity to enjoy quality time together while enjoying jazz music, learning about instruments, creating musical crafts, presentations by community partners and much more. 10am-2pm. $2, child/$5 adult, max. $10/family. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 North Plymouth Ave. Rochester 14614. 454-4596. www.hochstein.org

RhinoS vS PhoEniX. 2013 Rhinos Hall of Fame Night Official induction Ceremony of our new Hall of Famers! 1999 Open Cup Champion replica flag giveaway for the first 2500 fans. 7:05pm. Varies Sahlen’s Stadium, 460 Oak Street, Rochester, 454-KiCK (5425). www.rhinossoccer.com

30 * Sunday DolPhinS: thE RiDE. Swim, dive and play with dolphins in the big blue sea. Every Saturday and Sunday in June. 11am-5pm. included with museum admission. Rochester Museum &

Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880. www.rmsc.org

FREE *hochStEin AluMni oRchEStRA. Evan Meccarello directs former students and friends of Hochstein in a summer string orchestra concert. 3pm. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 North Plymouth Ave. Rochester 14614. 454-4596. www.hochstein.org

July01 * Monday RED WingS vS. SyRAcuSE. Basch & Nickerson LLP Kids Eat Free (1st 500 kids 12 & under will receive a hot dog, soda & snack item), Hillside Family of Agencies Pre-Game Autograph Booth. 7:05pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

02 * tuesday RED WingS vS. SyRAcuSE. Knot Hole Kid’s Club Game, M&T Bank/Messenger Post Media Family Four-Pack Night, Hillside Family of Agencies Pre-Game Autograph Booth. 7:05pm. Frontier Field,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

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04 * thursday RED WingS vS. PAWtuckEt. ESL Federal Credit union Post-game Fireworks, Hillside Family of Agencies Pre-Game Autograph Booth. 7:05pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

FREE *RPo PRESEntS: inDEPEnDEncE DAy concERt. On the Main Street Bridge in downtown Rochester (followed by fireworks). 9pm. Main Street Bridge, Rochester. www.rpo.org

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page 4605 * Friday RED WingS vS. PAWtuckEt. Baseball/RPO Concert/Fireworks Tripleheader- Following the game, fans can enjoy an exclusive concert performed by the RPO, then stick around for a great fireworks show. Hillside Family of Agencies Pre-Game Autograph Booth. 6:05pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

RPo PRESEntS: PAtRiotic cElEBRAtion At FRontiER FiElD. Free with admission to the Red Wings game, immediately following the game with fireworks to follow concert.

8:30pm. Free with admission to the game. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.rpo.org

06 * Saturday RED WingS vS. PAWtuckEt. Latino Night Post-Game Concert featuring Tony Vega, presented by McDonalds and Wegmans, Magnet Giveaway (1st 2,500 fans), Hillside Family of Agencies Pre-Game Autograph Booth. 6:05pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field, 1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

RhinoS vS chARlottE. Family Night! Family ticket special: 4 tickets and a game day program: Just $19.99! 7:05pm. Varies Sahlen’s Stadium, 460 Oak Street, Rochester, 454-KiCK (5425). www.rhinossoccer.com

07 * Sunday RED WingS vS. PAWtuckEt. Knot Hole Kid’s Club Game, Post-Game Run the Bases with Spikes & Mittsy, Hillside Family of Agencies Pre-Game Autograph Booth. Francesco Rinaldi pasta sauce or Spikes Salsa label can be redeemed at the Box Office for a buy one, get one free ticket. 1:05pm. Varies by seat. Frontier Field ,1 Morrie Way, Rochester. 234-7660. www.RedWingsBaseball.com

09 * tuesday FREE *nEW SuMMER cAMP PRogRAM: RAinFoRESt REScuERS. Designed for kids ages 6-10, and explores the Rainforest through a variety of hands-on activities that will compare and contrast New York and the Rainforest. The program is divided up into 8 session. 9am-12pm. $10 per child, per session. Long Acre Farms, 1342 Eddy Rd., Macedon, 315-986-4202. www.longacrefarms.com

10 * Wednesday FREE *RPo PRESEntS: concERtS By thE ShoRE. Brought to you by Wegmans. 7:30pm. Ontario Beach Park, Rochester, 14612. www.rpo.org

11 * thursday hochStEin At high FAllS concERt SERiES PRESEntS: MikAElA DAviS. Harpist and vocalist teams up with other eclectic instruments to create a unique and soulful lo-fi sound. 12:10pm. Granite Mills Park at High Falls Rochester. 454-4403. www.hochstein.org

MoMS cluB oF hEnRiEttA EASt. The MOMS Club of Henrietta-East invites you to see what we’re all about. Here Moms and kids are

finding support, friendship and more. Meetings are the second thursday of each month. (children always welcome) Please contact for location and time info. Email [email protected], or call 234-4666 ext 6.

StuARt hoRSE tRiAlS. The 300 competitors come from all over the united States and many foreign countries. Fun for the whole family. Parking is $10 a car, admission is free. Continues through July 14. 8am. Stuart Horse Trials, Townline & Murray Rds, Victor, 14564. www.stuarthorsetrials.org

tEMPlE B’Rith koDESh concERt. Fundraiser will also feature the Rochester Philharmonic League Young Artist Auditions’ Special Award Winner, Pittsford baritone Aaron Bigeleisen. 7:30pm. Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. Rochester. www.rpo.org

12 * Friday RhinoS vS RichMonD. Christmas in July! Christmas decor, Christmas cookie eating contest, and pictures with Santa! Bring a toy to donate to the children of the Hillside Family of Agencies and receive a $5 ticket to the game! 7:35pm. Varies Sahlen’s Stadium, 460 Oak Street, Rochester, 454-KiCK (5425). www.rhinossoccer.com



Library //programs & activities03 * Monday FiEStA Fun. Celebrate Hispanic culture and the end of the school year with a Fiesta. Play games, eat yummy snacks, and there will be a pinata. For ages 5-10. Younger siblings welcome if accompanied by a caregiver. 3pm. East Rochester Public Library, 111 West Elm St., East Rochester, 428-8248. www.libraryweb.org/

StoRy tiME. For ages 2 1/2 years-old to 5 years-old with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays, circle games, toys, and a snack are all part of the program. 10:15-11am. Gates Public Library 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, 14624. 247-6446 www.gateslibrary.org

tEEn WRiting gRouP. Do you like to write? Have you been looking for a place to share your writing with other teens? Meet on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month to write, share, edit, and laugh. Please register. 5-6:30pm. Ages: 7-12 grade Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. www.hpl.org

04 * tuesday BABy StoRytiME. For newborns - 18 months with a caregiver. Babies will experience books, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and simple sign language! Fifteen minutes of storytime will be followed by 15 minutes of play and socialization. 10-10:30am. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7093. www.hpl.org

EvEning cRAFt SERiES FoR tWEEnS. Craft: Red, White & Blue Beaded Necklace. This is a craft project that can be completed in the allotted time. All materials for the crafts will be provided free of charge. Class size is limited to 20 people, so register early. 6:30-7:30pm. Ages: 8-13yrs. Gates Public Library 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, 14624. 247-6446 www.gateslibrary.org

tEEn ADviSoRy BoARD. Come be a part of the Teen Advisory Board. Grades 7-12. 6-7pm. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7093. www.hpl.org

WEgMAnS gRilling. The Wegmans’ chef will demonstrate the 4-step grilling technique. Learn the best way to be successful grilling meat, seafood, fruits and veggies. Samples of the recipes will be provided. 6:30-8:30pm. $2 supply fee. Ages: . Calkins Road Wegmans, 745 Calkins Rd Rochester 14623. www.hpl.org

05 * Wednesday DRoP-in StoRytiME. This program will include stories, songs, rhymes, and simple sign language! For kids of all ages. No registration require 10-10:30am. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7093. www.hpl.org

tiME FoR totS. Forty minutes of free play with toys followed by a twenty minute story time. No registration required. 10:15-11:15am. Gates Public Library 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, 14624. 247-6446. www.gateslibrary.org

06 * thursday JAzz BAnJo PERFoRMAncE. A musical program featuring many of the world’s finest banjos. Learn about the banjo’s contribution to the origins of Jazz beginning in 1840 with their hands-on demonstrations. Please register. 7-8:30pm. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. www.hpl.org

lEgo cluB. For ages 5-12 Hear a story, then build with our LEGOS! Call 247-6446 to register. 6:30-7:30pm. Gates Public Library 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, 14624. 247-6446. www.gateslibrary.org

07 * Friday FilM FRiDAyS. Each Friday morning, we will show a movie and serve popcorn. Call for details. 10am-12pm. Gates Public Library 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, 14624. 247-6446. www.gateslibrary.org

08 * Saturday tEEn voluntEER PRogRAM. Do you have community service hours to complete? Register to come and help out at the library. Earn 2 hours towards your community service requirement. You must register in order to attend and earn the volunteer hours. 12-2pm. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. www.hpl.org

11 * tuesday BABy StoRytiME. For newborns - 18 months with a caregiver. Babies will experience books, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and simple sign language! Fifteen minutes of storytime will be followed by 15 minutes of play

and socialization. No registration required. 10-10:30am. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7093. www.hpl.org

gAtES gRAPhic novEl gRouP Bring in your favorite graphic novel to share with the rest of the participants. Be sure to invite your friends as well! 5:30-6:30pm. Gates Public Library 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, 14624. 247-6446. www.gateslibrary.org


15 * Saturday SuMMER READing kick-oFF. Celebrate the beginning of summer with games, food, and fun! Play carnival games and win prizes! Meet the Amazing Magic Joe at 12pm! Jump in the bounce castle! Sign up for Summer Reading! 11am-1pm. Seymour Public Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 14420. 637-1050. www.seymourlibraryweb.org

17 * Monday tEEn WRiting gRouP. Do you like to write? Have you been looking for a place to share your writing with other teens? Meet on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month to write, share, edit, and laugh. Please register. 5-6:30pm. Ages: 7-12 grade Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. www.hpl.org

18 * tuesday BABy StoRytiME. For newborns - 18 months with a caregiver. Babies will experience books, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and simple sign language! Fifteen minutes of storytime will be followed by 15 minutes of play and socialization. No registration required. 10-10:30am. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7093. www.hpl.org

collEgE SAvingS: gEtting thERE FRoM hERE. Presented by Edward Jones. Discusses establishing a college savings goal, strategies to help achieve the goal and the features and benefits of 529 savings plans. Registration is Required. 6:30-8pm. Gates

Public Library 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, 14624. 247-6446. www.gateslibrary.org


22 * Saturday READ to EMMiE thE ShEEPDog. Emmie is a 4 year old Shetland Sheepdog, and she would love to hear you read to her! Children of all ages can practice reading to Emmie. 10:30 am. irondequoit Public Library - Evans Branch 45 Cooper Road Rochester, 14617. 336-6062. www.libraryweb.org

tEEn SuMMER voluntEER PRogRAM. interested in being a teen volunteer over the summer? Attend this Teen Summer Volunteer Sign-up program to find out what volunteer opportunities are available for teens at HPL. Registration is required. 1-2pm. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. www.hpl.org

24 * Monday lEARn SoMEthing nEW SuMMER READing PRogRAM. Beginning today, pick up a Summer Reading Folder at the Reference Desk. Receive a raffle entry for each completed activity. All entries due by 2 pm on August 7. You can Register online at www.eglena.wordpress.com. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. www.hpl.org

MonDAy MoviES. Each Monday morning, we will show a movie and serve popcorn. 9-11:30am. Gates Public Library 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, 14624. 247-6446. www.gateslibrary.org

SuMMER READing PRogRAM FoR REgiStRAtion/PRogRAMS BEginS. Registration Begins: Mon, 7/24 (ice Cream Kickoff) Registration Ends: Sat, 7/13 Program Runs From 6/24 to 8/3 Register for the Summer Reading Program. The more you read the better the chances to win a prize. Registration packets will be available. 6:30pm. Gates Public Library 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, 14624. 247-6446. www.gateslibrary.org

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june 29PENFiELD Penfield independence Day Pa-rade goes from the High School along RT 441 to Penfield Com-munity Center at 10am. Then, everything takes place at Harris Whalen Park from 5-11pm. There will be great food and a bounce house for kids with Live music by Dang and Dog House. Fireworks start at 10pm. Routes 250 & 441, Penfield. 340-8655, www.penfieldrec.org

july 4thBRiGHTON 5k Race at Twelve Corners and Brighton High School starting at 8am. Meridian Centre Park festivities. 2025 Winton Road South, starting at 2pm including rides, games, food, and enter-tainment including The Skycoast-ers, ending with a Fireworks Display at 9:50pm. 784-5260. www.townofbrighton.org

BROCKPORT 4th of July Brockport. “Old Fashioned Celebration” with musical entertainment, games for children of all age sand re-freshments. 11am-3pm. Morgan Manning House, 151 Main St. Brockport, 637-3645. www.brockportny.org

CANANDAiGuA 4th of July Parade on Main Street. 10am. Parade will go south on Main Street from the County Court House to Lake-shore Drive. Community Picnic at Kershaw Park, 3pm. Live Music begins at 6pm in the gazebo, Featuring Taran. Fireworks! 9:30-10:15pm. More music until 11pm. www.canandaiguachamber.com

CHiLi From Noon to 10pm there is a ton of Fun Family Entertainment! The 24th Annual Chil-e Festival includes Food Booths, Craft Vendors, Senior Center activities, 6th Annual Car Show, bungy Trampoline, inflatable rides, Fire Department Activities, and, of course, the Parade at 5pm and Fireworks at 10pm. All day there will be music from multiple groups (including the Goodrats @ 8pm) to keep you in the spirit of the celebration. 889-4680. www.townofchili.org

FAiRPORT Firecracker 5k Race starts at 8am, Parade on Main St at 10am, followed by Picnic in the Park from Noon- 4:00pm with music, food, and other events. Village of Fairport & Perinton Park, Route 31F and O’Connor Road, Fairport. 586-9840, www.fairportperintonchamber.org

HENRiETTA Henrietta Annual Craft and Garage Sale, Senior Center, 515 Calkins Rd, 9am-2pm. At 4pm, go to Veteran’s Memori-al Park 595 Calkins Rd, Enjoy live bands, children’s games, activities and local food vendors. Fireworks 9:40pm www.henrietta.org

iRONDEQuOiT irondequoit 4th of July Festi-val: July 3rd and 4th. Come to irondequoit Town Hall campus where there will be community booths, Arts & Crafts Show and Sale and a Pioneer House & Blacksmith shop open house. Beverage Garden Entertainment for adults 3-10:30pm, register for the 10k and 2-mile Fun Run at 6-8pm (race is the 4th), and Street Dance at 7-11pm.

iRONDEQuOiT 2-mile Fun Run at 8am, 10k race at 8:15am, decorated bicycle contest 10am, followed by the Parade at 11am along Titus Avenue from irondequoit Plaza to Town Hall, Beverage Garden Entertainment for adults 2-10:30pm, Kids’ Area Entertainment 1:30-4:15pm, Musical performances at 5:30 & 7pm and irondequoit Concert Band 8pm, Fireworks (weather permitting) at 9:30pm. Town Hall Campus - 1280 Titus Ave 336-6070, www.irondequoit.org

MuMFORD (GENESEE COuN-TRY ViLLAGE & MuSEuM) Pomp, music and merriment are all part of the day’s July 4 festiv-ities, highlighted by the swearing in of new American citizens on the steps of the Town Hall. Cere-mony begins at 11am. Through-out the day, see how Americans celebrated July Fourth over the years with visits to independence Day in different settings around the historical village. Enjoy an afternoon patriotic concert and participate in games and contests throughout the day. 10am-4pm Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 538-6822, www.gcv.org

ROCHESTER Celebrate independence Day with your family and friends at the City’s July 4th Celebration, on the Main St. Bridge. Fabulous fireworks over the downtown skies at 10 pm! Recommended viewing areas: Main St. Bridge, Broad St. Bridge, Chestnut St. near the Washington Square Garage and surrounding streets. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for more comfortable viewing of the fireworks show. Music begins at 7:30pm with the RPO playing at 9pm. No pets, please. Free park-ing at all city-owned garages. info: 311 or 428-5990. www.cityofrochester.gov

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