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FEBRUARY 2012 EVENTS
Music Therapy Department Recital - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Thursday, February 9, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614. Free Admission.

Open Door Mission Valentine's Gala - Open Door Mission
Friday, February 10, 2012, at Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY.
Open Door Mission presents "Husbands, Love Your Wives." Join us for a gourmet dinner prepared and served by Chef Jean-Claude Mille, Former Executive Chef for the Cove at the Billy Graham Training Center, Christian comedian Brad Todd, and live dancing entertainment.
Cost: $125 per couple. $65 for singles. Proceeds help fund programs and services of Open Door Mission.
Register online at www.OpenDoorMission.com. For more information, contact Chris Scribani at (585) 454-6696 x108 or e-mail cscribani@odmmail.com.

The Epilepsy Foundation's 26th Annual Chocolate Ball - Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton
Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 East Main Street, Rochester 14604.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton will host "Midnight in the Garden," the 26th annual Chocolate Ball, at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
This magical evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a champagne, cocktail, and chocolate reception where guests sample a dozen award-winning chocolate creations and bid on items in a silent auction.
The highlight of the event comes after dinner with a live auction for the many unique chocolate cakes created exclusively for the Chocolate Ball by more than a dozen Rochester-area pastry chefs.
The annual fundraising event benefits the Epilepsy Foundation’s programs and services to approximately 10,000 individuals in the area with epilepsy and related disorders (including traumatic brain injury and developmental disability).
Ticket information: $200 per ticket. Corporate tables and Sponsorships available.
Contact: Debbie Baker at (585) 442-4430 x2707 or dbaker@epilepsy-uny.org.
Event Site: http://www.epilepsyuny.org/chocolateball.htm.

Youth Wind Symphony Concert - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614. Free admission.

Hochstein Youth Symphony & Philharmonia Winter Concert - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Sunday, February 12, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614. Admission $5.

Spotlight on Faculty Concert - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614. Admission $5.
Touchstone Trio – Morning, Noon, and Night: Music of Fauré, Husa, Debussy, and Buss.

Winter Fun on the Farm at Springdale Farm - Heritage Christian Services
Wednesday, February 22, 2102, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Springdale Farm, 700 Colby Street, Spencerport www.springdalefarm.org
$3 per person. Join us for some winter family fun at Springdale Farm!
Activities include: children’s crafts, petting zoo, robotic dairy barn tours, games and more.

7th Annual "Open That Bottle" Night (OTBN) - Bivona Child Advocacy Center
Saturday, February 25, 2012, beginning at 6 p.m., at Locust Hill Country Club.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening while enjoying your favorite wine!
The night will focus on food, wine, travel, and sports and includes the following:
• A silent auction and wine tasting during cocktail hour
• Dinner and "Open That Bottle" – Each couple will bring a bottle of wine to open and share with their table
• A live auction featuring 20-25 elite items and special packages
Tickets are $150 per person.
Sponsorships available.
Register online to attend or sponsor at http://www.BivonaCAC.org/news or contact Donna Lipari, Special Events Coordinator, at (585) 935-7831 or dlipari@bivonacac.org.

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MARCH 2012 EVENTS
Alzheimer’s Association: The Little Purple Dress Luncheon - Alzheimer's Association
Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 12:00 noon at the Hyatt Regency Rochester.
“Celebrating Women & Successful Aging: the Little Purple Dress Luncheon"
Guest speaker is literary journalist Gail Sheehy, author of the recent “Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos Into Confidence.”
The Debra J. Mayberry Inspiration Award* will be given at the event to a woman who has made significant and impactful contributions to women’s health and quality of life.
For ticket information and/or nomination forms for the Mayberry Award, contact Judith Lemoncelli at (585) 760- 5404 or judy.lemoncelli@alz.org.    * (Deadline for Inspiration Award Nominations is January 6, 2012.)

United Way Day of Caring - PRALID (People Rebuilding and Living in Dignity)
Monday, March 5, 2012 through Thursday, May 10, 2012.
The annual United Way Day of Caring - Rochester's single largest volunteer event - is taking place on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Every year the United Way organizes this event to provide local Rochester corporations with an opportunity to send out volunteer teams into the community to assist local nonprofits for a day. Beginning March 5, Volunteer teams and individuals can register online and choose a project they would like to support.
Check out the United Way at http://www.uwrochester.org/day-of-caring-2012.aspx for more details to see how your place of business can assist PRALID. PRALID (People Rebuilding And Living In Dignity) provides opportunities for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities, and/or people eligible for nursing home care who choose to live in the community.

A Taste of Spring" Preview Party for Gardenscape 2012 - Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Monroe County Fair and Expo Center in Henrietta.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton will kick off GardenScape 2012 with an exclusive preview party of this spectacular flower and garden show on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Monroe County Fair and Expo Center in Henrietta. The preview party, a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton, a nonprofit human services agency serving the needs of area residents affected by epilepsy and related disabilities.
View photos from A Taste of Spring at http://www.epilepsyuny.org/apps/photos/album?albumid=8146432
Guests of A Taste of Spring will stroll through dozens of amazing gardens and enjoy a reception complete with heavy hors d’oeuvre, wine, beer, and cocktail tasting, desserts, and live music -- one day in advance of the show’s public run from March 15-18.
Tickets for A Taste of Spring are $50 and this includes entry into the gardens as well as the food and beverage tasting. The Epilepsy Foundation will hold a silent auction of garden and home-related items; a raffle for a beautiful handmade quilt from the Quilt Room in Penn Yan, NY; and will sell fresh flowers at the preview event and at the show itself.

Charity St. Patrick's Gala - Catholic Family Center
Friday, March 16, 2012, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
The gala – black tie optional – will begin with a complimentary cocktail reception from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. An elegant evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment will start at 7:30. Proceeds will benefit the programs and services of Catholic Family Center, and Christine Whitman will be honored with the 2012 CFC Award. We will also recognize James and Mary Ann Philippone with the President’s Award. Tickets are $175 per person, patron tickets are $200 and patron tables of 10 are $2,000. For information or reservations, call (585) 262-7172 or email cmarshall@cfcrochester.org.

Finger Lakes Concert Band - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Saturday, March 17, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614. Admission $5.

"Live from Hochstein" Concert & Broadcast - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614.
RPO Marimba Band.  Free Admission.

Greater Rochester Horseman’s Winter Classic - Heritage Christian Services
Saturday, March 24, 2102, at Lehman Farms, 161 S. Wilmarth, Pittsford, NY
Show starts at 8:15 a.m.
Join more than 120 riders from dozens of local stables and riding programs. Visit www.winterclassic.kintera.org for more information and for a link to our online auction.
Heritage Christian Stables is a therapeutic horsemanship program for children and adults with disabilities. The program, operated by Heritage Christian Services, allows riders to strengthen their bodies and minds and accomplish things they never thought possible!

Music for a Sunday Afternoon at Casa Larga Winery - Penfield Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, March 25, 2012, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Casa Larga Winery, 2287 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, NY.
Experience great live music from PSO musicians and sample some great New York State wines.
Purchase tickets ($25) at the Penfield Symphony office by calling Bess Garibay at (585) 872-0774.

"Live from Hochstein" Concert & Broadcast - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614.
Women in Music (Composers). Free Admission.

Spotlight on Faculty Concert: "Jazz It Up" - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Thursday, March 29, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614. Admission $5.

Hochstein Voice Department Recital - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Friday, March 30, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614. Free Admission.

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APRIL - MAY 2012 EVENTS
"Live from Hochstein" Concert & Broadcast - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Wednesday, April 4, 2012, from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614.
Michael Larco, viola. Free Admission.

32nd Annual Open Door Friendship Banquet - Open Door Mission
Friday, April 13, 2012, at Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY.
Registration : 5 p.m.  Dinner: 6 p.m.  Cost: FREE (offering will be taken).
Proceeds help fund programs and services of Open Door Mission.
Sponsors needed to help fund the buffet dinner.
For more information, contact Chris Scribani at (585) 454-6696 x108 (Fax: 454-2092) or e-mail cscribani@odmmail.com. Online registration at www.OpenDoorMission.com.

Women's Care Center Spring Gala - Women's Care Center
Thursday, April 19, 2012. Event to help mothers and their infant children.  Save the Date!!

Sheep Shearing at Springdale Farm - Heritage Christian Services
Saturday, April 21, 2102, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Springdale Farm, 700 Colby Street, Spencerport www.springdalefarm.org
$5 per person. Youth & Seniors (ages 2-11 and 63+) $4.
Event highlights include: sheep shearing, spinning, weaving & dyeing demos, petting zoo with baby animals & miniature horses, kid’s crafts, tours of the robotic milking center and more!

14th Annual Parkinson Canal 5K Run & Walk - Parkinson's Support Group of Upstate New York
Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Meridian Centre Park, Brighton NY. Save the date!
The Parkinson Canal 5K Run & Walk is held each year to raise awareness of and provide funds for both national and local efforts to support those with Parkinson's disease and ultimately to find a cure. The annual Parkinson Canal 5K Run & Walk also fosters volunteerism in service to people afflicted with Parkinson's disease, their families. caregivers, care partners, and friends.
Those interested in volunteering, or sponsoring this event, please email to run-walk2012@psguny.org.

4th Annual Bivona Summit on Child Abuse - Bivona Child Advocacy Center
Wednesday & Thursday, April 25 & 26, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency Rochester.
A multidisciplinary training conference for professionals who work with children. Professionals encouraged to attend include social workers, law enforcement, attorneys, judges, mental health professionals, the pediatric medical community, school personnel, daycare providers and child advocacy center personnel. Attendees can select the workshops that interest them; each workshop is presented by experts in their field, including several national and regional speakers.
Participants will also learn about the outstanding community resources available for children and families. Visit www.BivonaSummit.org for more information.

"More Mercy!" Gala - Mercy Community Services
Friday, April 27, 2012, at Oak Hill Country Club.   Save the Date !!
Celebrating the work of the Outreach Center for uninsured adults and the Residential Services programs for young mothers.

Piano Faculty Showcase - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614. Free Admission.

"Live from Hochstein" Concert & Broadcast - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Wednesday, May 2, 2012, from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614.
Ivan Trevino, percussion. Free Admission.

Charles Settlement House 95th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon - Charles Settlement House
Thursday, May 3, 2012, at the Burgundy Basin Inn.
Recognizing outstanding citizens and alumni. Save the date!

"Live from Hochstein" Concert & Broadcast - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614.
Deanna Witkowski, piano. Free Admission.

Pie, Plant, & Ice Cream Sale - VA Medical Center
Thursday, May 10, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua. Building 5 Auditorium.
Open to the public. For more information, please contact Louise Motyka at (585) 393-7111 or Louise.Motyka@va.gov.

United Way Day of Caring - United Way of Greater Rochester
Thursday, May 10, 2012.
The annual United Way Day of Caring - Rochester's single largest volunteer event - takes place today. Every year the United Way organizes this event to provide local Rochester corporations with an opportunity to send out volunteer teams into the community to assist local nonprofits for a day.
More information at http://www.uwrochester.org/day-of-caring-2012.aspx.

Attention, Agencies: Volunteer Fair - Regional Center for Independent Living
Thursday, May 10, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the RCIL office, 497 State Street, Large Conference Room (Room 112).
We invite agencies and organizations in the Rochester area looking for volunteers to join us for a chance to talk to prospective volunteers.
Please contact Deanna Mcmanus, RCIL's Peer Linkage Team Leader, for more information and to reserve a table by No Later Than Friday, May 4. Email dmcmanus@rcil.org, or call (585) 442-6470.

Annual Mother's Day Concert - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Sunday, May 13, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614.
Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra competition winners. Free Admission.

Annual Memorial Service for Departed VA Medical Center Veterans - VA Medical Center
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., at the VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua.
Memorial Service for departed Canandaigua VA Medical Center veterans and their families. Open to the public.
For more information, please contact Louise Motyka at (585) 393-7111 or Louise.Motyka@va.gov.

"Live from Hochstein" Concert & Broadcast - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614.
Merit scholarship winners in recital. Free Admission.

Spotlight on Faculty Concert - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614. Admission $5.
Serenades for Strings: Music of Beethoven, Dohnanyi, Mojsisovics.

Hope Hall's Annual Walk for Hope - Hope Hall
Thursday, May 24, 2012.
This fundraiser is a family-oriented event in which students, staff, parents, alumni, teachers, and board members all participate. We invite anyone to be a part of the success of the Walk for Hope by sponsoring a student. For information, contact Shaunta Collier-Santos at (585) 426-5824 x4.

Piano Faculty Showcase - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Thursday, May 24, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614. Free Admission.

Traditional Memorial Day Observance - VA Medical Center
Wednesday, May 25, 2012, at 2:00 p.m., at the VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua. Building 5 Auditorium. Open to the public.
For more information, please contact Louise Motyka at (585) 393-7111 or Louise.Motyka@va.gov.

Music Therapy Department Recital - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Thursday, May 31, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614. Free Admission.

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JUNE - OCTOBER 2012 EVENTS

Girls on the Run of Greater Rochester 5K Run - Girls on the Run of Greater Rochester
Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Monroe Community College
The run will have over 300 girls in 3rd through 8th grade who have been participating in a 10-week after-school running program that encourages girls to develop self-respect and healthy, joyful lives.
The run is open to the public and is a charity run to help support the nonprofit organization with a goal to reach more girls in the Greater Rochester area. Information is found on the website: www.gotrrochester.org

Original Vocal Pieces in Recital - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614. Free Admission.

Keeping Pace with AIDS - AIDS Care
Sunday, June 3, 2012, at The Roundhouse, Genesee Valley Park
5K walk, 5K run, Paws for the Cause, 20- and 50-mile bike rides.
All proceeds to benefit AIDS Care.
For information on participation, sponsorship or volunteering, call (585) 210-4150 or
email us at development@acRochester.org

19th Annual DePaul Golf Classic - DePaul
Monday, June 4, 2012 at Ridgemont Country Club in Greece
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 19th Annual DePaul Golf Classic.
The 18-hole tournament begins with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Golfers can choose to play a team scramble or team best ball handicap. Fees include both lunch and dinner. Proceeds from the event benefit DePaul clients and programs.
The registration deadline is Friday, May 11. For more information about the tournament or individual golfer participation, please contact Tom Corrigan at DePaul, 1931 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624, (585) 719-3336, email him at tcorrigan@depaul.org, or visit www.depaul.org.

SPCC's 25th Annual Golf Tournament - Society for the Protection and Care of Children (SPCC)
Monday, June 4, 2012.
Save the date for the 25th Annual Children’s Classic Golf Tournament.

Hochstein Dance Gala - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. at Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614.
Dance Department students perform. Free Admission.

Finger Lakes Concert Band - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at Canandaigua Middle School.
Admission $5. Free for ages 18 and younger.

Open Door Mission 2012 Golf Classic - Open Door Mission
Monday, June 11, 2012, at Webster Golf Club, 440 Salt Road, Webster, NY 14580
Time: 11:00 a.m. (Scramble format).
Cost per golfer $125.00. Proceeds help fund programs and services of Open Door Mission.
Sponsorship packages available.
For details and to register visit www.OpenDoorMission.com. For more information, contact Chris Scribani at (585) 454-6696 x108 (Fax: 454-2092) or e-mail cscribani@odmmail.com.

Spotlight on Faculty Concert: Mambo Kings - Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Thursday, June 14, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14614. Admission $5.

10th Annual Bivona Golf Tournament - Bivona Child Advocacy Center
Monday, June 25, 2012, at Midvale Country Club.
Save the date now and plan to get three of your friends or business associates together for a wonderful day of golf at a beautiful course! Join us at Midvale Country Club for our 10th Annual Golf Tournament. Registration is $175 per person. Become a corporate sponsor, hole sponsor, or our signature “Bald-Headed Boy” sponsor and help support Bivona Child Advocacy Center.
Contact: Donna Lipari at (585) 935-7831 or dlipari@bivonacac.org.

Hope Hall's Annual Golf Tournament - Hope Hall
Monday, June 25, 2012.
Enjoy an incredible day of golf, lunch at the turn, and an awesome steak and chicken buffet at the end of the day. Sponsorships are available. For information, contact Shaunta Collier-Santos at (585) 426-5824 x 4.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Gala - Center for Disability Rights
Friday, July 27, 2012, at the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside, 120 East Main St., Rochester, NY 14604
Celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act at a fundraising Gala with CDR. Evening includes a silent auction, dinner and dancing. Entertainment provided by colorful comedian Greg Walloch (http://www.gregwalloch.com)/
For more information, please contact Jenny Phillips at (585) 546-7510 or jphillips@cdrnys.org

Annual Volunteer Picnic & Student Awards Program - VA Medical Center
Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., at the VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua.
Pavilion, Courtyard 1. For more information, please contact Louise Motyka at (585) 393-7111 or Louise.Motyka@va.gov.

Journey Home 17th Annual Golf Classic - Journey Home
Monday, August 13, 2012, at Lakeshore Country Club, 1165 Greenleaf Rd.
Save the Date!

AIDS Red Ribbon Ride - AIDS Care
August 22 – 26, 2012.
Throughout the 9-county Finger Lakes Region
5-day, 420-mile bike ride. All proceeds to benefit AIDS Care.
For information on participation, sponsorship or volunteering, visit www.aidsredribbonride.

2nd Annual Wine & Microbrew Cruise - PRALID (People Rebuilding and Living in Dignity)
Saturday, August 25, 2012 on the Canandaigua Lady, Canandaigua NY.
Come sail away on the Canandaigua Lady while enjoying a taste of the Finger Lakes. To commemorate our 20th year of service to the Rochester community, PRALID is hosting the 2nd Annual Wine & Microbrew Tasting Cruise aboard the Canandaigua Lady. Proceeds will benefit PRALID. PRALID (People Rebuilding And Living In Dignity) provides opportunities for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities, and/or people eligible for nursing home care who choose to live in the community.
Sign up on our email list to receive news and updates about the event by emailing info@pralid.org.

Patriot Day Ecumenical Prayer Service - VA Medical Center
Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at the VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua. Building 5 Auditorium. Open to the public.
For more information, please contact Louise Motyka at (585) 393-7111 or Louise.Motyka@va.gov.

2012 Women of Distinction -  Girl Scouts of Western New York, Inc.
Thursday, September 20, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., at Salvatore's Italian Garden, 6461 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043.
Women of Distinction is Girl Scouts of Western New York’s signature program that provides girls leadership opportunities to honor women for their strength of character, commitment to community service and dedication to mentoring girls and young women. The proceeds raised from Women of Distinction help to make a direct and lasting impact in the lives of girls and young women. Girl Scouting has been redesigned and reenergized to engage and empower today’s girls and young women to be leaders for themselves, for others and for our communities.
For more information, contact Amy Johnson, Chief Development Officer, at amy.johnson@gswny.org or
1-888-837-6410 ext. 6030.

10th Annual Bivona Wine Tasting - Bivona Child Advocacy Center
Thursday, October 18, 2012, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Memorial Art Gallery.
Help us to support Bivona Child Advocacy Center at our 10th Annual Wine Tasting! Bring your friends and join us for great food, great wine and microbrew tasting, terrific raffle items, and a live auction.
Tickets are $50 per person. Sponsorships are available.
Contact: Donna Lipari at (585) 935-7831 or dlipari@bivonacac.org.

Accessible Halloween Trick-or-Treat - Center for Disability Rights
Thursday, October 25, 2012, at 497 State Street, Rochester, NY 14608
Join CDR for its annual Accessible Halloween Trick-or-Treat as we provide a fun, safe and fully-accessible Halloween experience for children with and without disabilities.
For more information, please contact Jenny Phillips at (585) 546-7510 or jphillips@cdrnys.org

Veterans Day Observance/ Missing Man Ceremony - VA Medical Center
Monday, November 12, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at the VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua. Building 5 Auditorium. Open to the public.
For more information, please contact Louise Motyka at (585) 393-7111 or Louise.Motyka@va.gov.

Pearl Harbor Day Service - VA Medical Center
Friday, December 7, 2012, at 2:00 p.m., at the VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua. Building 5 Auditorium. Open to the public.
For more information, please contact Louise Motyka at (585) 393-7111 or Louise.Motyka@va.gov.

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ONGOING YEAR-ROUND EVENTS
Parkinson Monthly Support Groups - Parkinson's Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
For people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. (Check web page for more information.)

• First Monday of each month from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lifespan office, 1900 South Clinton Avenue.

• First Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Road South.

• Third Saturday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Lunch Bunch at Bill Gray's, 1650 Penfield Rd., Penfield

• Fourth Wednesday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Legacy Park Crescent, 1000 Providence Circle (off Mt. Read Blvd, just north of Stone Road), Greece. (Westside Support Group.)

• Fourth Wednesday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Canandaigua.

• Second Saturday of each month for care partners only. Lunch meeting at Fairport Baptist Home, 4646 Nine Mile Point Road, Fairport..

Support Group for Breast Cancer Survivors and Patients - Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
The first and third Thursday of every month from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 840 University Avenue (between Culver and Goodman). This is an open support group  -- 
No RSVP required!
Questions? Please contact the BCCR office at (585) 473-8177.

Paws & Purrs Pet Adoptions - Paws and Purrs Rescue, Inc
Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Petco Henrietta, Hylan Drive.  
(excluding holidays.)

Trolley Car Restoration - New York Museum of Transportation
Sundays throughout the year, at the Museum, 6393 E. River Road, West Henrietta, NY.
Museum volunteers are restoring several antique trolleys for operation on the museum's rail line. View the progress as we bring a 1914 interurban car and a 100-year-old Rochester streetcar back to life!
Available during our regular operating hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays only. Included in the regular admission price. See www.nymtmuseum.org for more information.

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