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Event schedule for February 2010

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How to Navigate Facebook

Event Date:	Monday, February 1, 2010
Event Time:	5:30- 7 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	423 9700

Learn how to browse facebook to connect with friends and family and stay up to date on Gilda's Club events. You can also bring questions about other computer and internet topics. This event is open to individuals with a connections to cancer. Email info@gildasclubrochester.org or call today to RSVP *There… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Teen Scene

Event Date:	Monday, February 1, 2010
Event Time:	5:30- 7 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	423 9700

Join the Teens and Young Adults of Gilda's Club for light dinner, new Wii games and fun! Email info@gildasclubrochester.org or call today to RSVP more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Promotion

Event Date:	Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Event Time:	6 a.m. until cookies run out
Event Location:	Area Tim Hortons stores
Contact Telephone:	(585) 273-5948

Grab a delicious cookie from a local Tim Hortons store during the week of Wednesday, Feb. 3, and know that your dollar will go towards improving care for sick and injured children. This great fundraiser has raised more than $28,400 for Golisano Children's Hospital! more

Submitted by: Katie Sauer, Golisano Children's Hospital

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Ask the Expert - Beating Winter Blahs

Event Date:	Thursday, February 4, 2010
Event Time:	6-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	423 9700

Beating the Winter Blahs - Cheryl Minchella, health educator from MVP will give you some tips on how to survive Rochester's Winters! email info@gildasclubrochester.org or call to RSVP more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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2010 Rochester Heart Ball

Event Date:	Saturday, February 6, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM-12:00 AM
Event Location:	Rochester Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 70 State St., Rochester, NY 14614
Contact Telephone:	(585) 697-6276

Join us for the Rochester Heart Ball on February 6, 2010! The evening will include cocktails, dinner and dancing, as well as Live and Silent Auctions. The 20th Rochester Heart Ball celebrates remarkable individual and institutional achievements in research and advocacy in our region. Learn how you, your company or… more

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Winter Walk for Strong Kids

Event Date:	Saturday, February 6, 2010
Event Time:	9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Event Location:	Nazareth College
Contact Telephone:	(585) 389-2838

This short, kid-friendly winter walk for Golisano Children's Hospital offers a perfect way to get some fresh air and entertain the kids. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The walk will start at 11 a.m. with kids' indoor and outdoor activities continuing until 1 p.m. Registration is free to all participants… more

Submitted by: Katie Sauer, Golisano Children's Hospital

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Cycle for Hope

Event Date:	Saturday, February 6, 2010
Event Time:	8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Event Location:	Various area fitness clubs
Contact Telephone:	(585) 273-5948

Looking for another reason to get to the gym? Become one of many of Cycle for Hope participants to pedal for kids helped by University of Rochester Medical Center's Golisano Children's Hospital and Camp Good Days. The six hour marathon will take place simultaneously as folks pedal the day away… more

Submitted by: Katie Sauer, Golisano Children's Hospital

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Gilda's Walk for Wellness 2010 Helping Kids with Cancer

Event Date:	Sunday, February 7, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 a.m. Registration & Activities 10:00 a.m. Walk
Event Location:	The Mall at Greece Ridge
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Gilda's Walk for Wellness: Helping Kids with Cancer is an event filled with activities for the whole family. All proceeds from the walk benefit the children's programs at Gilda's Club. Activities:
- A performance by the Greece Athena Middle School Theatre.
- Face painting, costumed characters, raffles, clowns, kids' crafts… more

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Ask the Expert- Lung Cancer

Event Date:	Thursday, February 11, 2010
Event Time:	6 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	423 9700

Lung Cancer: Diagnosis & Treatment - Drs. Agarwal, Jones & Raymond from the Wilmot Cancer Center will provide up to date information on Lung Cancer Treatment. email info@gildasclubrochester.org or call with your RSVP more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Community Wellness Fair

Event Date:	Thursday, February 11, 2010
Event Time:	11 AM - 1 PM
Event Location:	Livingston County Chamber of Commerce, 4635 Millennium Drive, Geneseo
Contact Telephone:	(585) 734-2786

Come celebrate American Heart Month with us at the Annual Community Wellness Fair, sponsored by the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce, with the Livingston Wellness Partnership. All are welcome! This event is FREE and will take place on Thursday, February 11, from 11 AM -- 1 PM at the Livingston… more

Submitted by: Carol Burke, Genesee Valley Health Partnership

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2010 Healthy Heart Fair

Event Date:	Thursday, February 11, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Event Location:	Rochester General Hospital Atrium
Contact Telephone:	585-922-5465

Rochester Community Invited to 2010 Healthy Heart Fair at Rochester General Hospital On Thursday February 11, 2010 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Rochester General Hospital's Rochester Heart Institute will celebrate Heart Month with its annual Healthy Heart Fair in the hospital's Atrium. The public and members of the media are invited.… more

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8th Annual Bowl for the Cure

Event Date:	Friday, February 12, 2010
Event Time:	6:30 PM
Event Location:	Clover Lanes
Contact Telephone:	585-254-2983

This year it is estimated that over 200,000 new cases of breast cancer will be detected and diagnosed among women. Men are not immune to this disease as it is estimated that men will account for over 1700 new cases. Over 40,000 women and men will die of breast cancer… more

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Nuptial Network's Charity Event to support Melissa's Living Legacy Teen Cancer Foundation

Event Date:	Friday, February 12, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Event Location:	Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Contact Telephone:	585-746-7210

The Nuptial Network is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive resource for couples marrying in The Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes Region and the first and ONLY of its kind in the area. This year they have selected Melissa's Living Legacy Teen Cancer Foundation as their "Charity of the Year" for their 4th… more

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Be Your Own Best Valentine

Event Date:	Friday, February 12, 2010
Event Time:	5:30- 7 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	423 9700

Treat yourself special...We'll make you a Lasagna dinner and then we'll have a special "Valentine" activity planned for you....it's a surprise! Must have a cancer connection to attend. Email info@gildasclubrochester.org or call to RSVP more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Meet and Greet

Event Date:	Friday, February 12, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 PM
Event Location:	The Village (on the Unity Park Ridge Health Care Campus)
Contact Telephone:	(585) 368-3000

You are invited to join residents of The Villages, Unity Health System's premier retirement community located on the campus of Unity Hospital, at a Meet & Greet luncheon. This informal program is an enjoyable and relaxing way for individuals to learn what Village life is all about from the people… more

Submitted by: Angela Meradji, Unity Health System

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19th Annual Friends of Strong Gala Wine Tasting

Event Date:	Friday, February 12, 2010
Event Time:	7 to 10 p.m.
Event Location:	Hyatt Regency Hotel
Contact Telephone:	585-275-2420

Guests will sample more than 300 red and white domestic and imported wines and champagnes from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, when the University of Rochester Medical Center's Friends of Strong holds its 19th annual Gala Wine Tasting at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom. The festive occasion will also… more

Submitted by: Carole Dowling, University of Rochester Medical Center

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Free Mammogram Screenings for Uninsured Women 40 and Older

Event Date:	Saturday, February 13, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Event Location:	Highland Breast Imaging Center, 500 Red Creek Drive, Suite 130, Rochester, NY 14623
Contact Telephone:	585-487-3300

Highland Breast Imaging Center in conjunction with the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester and Cancer Services of Monroe County are celebrating Valentines Day by offering free mammograms to women 40 and older who do not have health insurance or their health insurance does not cover mammograms. Parking is Free and… more

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Mended Little Hearts of Greater Rochester Monthly Meeting

Event Date:	Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Event Time:	6:30 pm
Event Location:	Lifetime Care Building, 3111 S. Winton Road, Rochester

Mended Little Hearts is a nonprofit organization that provides hope, caring and support to families who have children with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) and heart disease. Membership is free and open not only to parents and caregivers of these special children, but also to heart defect survivors, extended family members,… more

Submitted by: Jennifer Kowal, Mended Little Hearts

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ARC Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Event Time:	11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event Location:	The Jewish Home

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give Blood. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

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Winter Break Extravaganza

Event Date:	Thursday, February 18, 2010
Event Time:	12-2, for the whole week
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	423 9700

Events daily from 12-2. Lunch provided everyday except RMSC day. Monday, February 15th, Game Day - Join us for lunch, prizes, new Wii games and other fun board games. Tuesday, February 16th, Cooking Class - "Chef" Kayleigh will whip up a fantastic lunch and reveal some secret recipes. Wednesday, February… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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ARC Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, February 18, 2010
Event Time:	1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Location:	Blessed Sacrament Church, 534 Oxford St.

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

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Meet and Greet

Event Date:	Friday, February 19, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 PM
Event Location:	Woodland Village
Contact Telephone:	(585) 368-3000

You are invited to join residents of The Villages, Unity Health System's premier retirement community located on the campus of Unity Hospital, at a Meet & Greet luncheon. This informal program is an enjoyable and relaxing way for individuals to learn what Village life is all about from the people… more

Submitted by: Angela Meradji, Unity Health System

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ARC Blood Drive

Event Date:	Friday, February 19, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Location:	City Hall, 30 Church St.

The need is constant. The gratificaiton is instant. Give Blood. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

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Sock Hop to benefit Mercy Flight Central

Event Date:	Saturday, February 20, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 PM-midnight
Event Location:	Holiday Inn Airport
Contact Telephone:	585-396-0584

To raise funds to support the lifesaving services of Mercy Flight. Cost: $10 in advance (available at Wegmans), $12 at door Hosted by Legends 102.7 Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Patricia Miller at pmiller@mercyflightcentral.org or call 585-396-0584. more

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Gilda's Diner- For Men Only

Event Date:	Saturday, February 20, 2010
Event Time:	8- 10 a.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	423 9700

Join the men of Gilda's for breakfast, newspaper and conversation! Email info@gildasclubrochester.org or call to RSVP more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Gilda's Club Hockey Night Out

Event Date:	Saturday, February 20, 2010
Event Time:	7 p.m.
Event Location:	Blue Cross Arena
Contact Telephone:	(585) 454-5335 x.302

Gilda's Club Presents:
A night out with the Americans All Gilda's Club employees, families and friends can purchase tickets at a special rate to see the Rochester Americans take on the Buffalo Sabres Minor League Affiliate the Portland Pirates on Saturday February 20th at the Blue Cross Arena. On this… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Voices & Vision

Event Date:	Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Event Time:	6-8 pm
Event Location:	Breast Cancer Coalition, 840 Univesity Ave.
Contact Telephone:	473-8177

This exciting program gives people with breast cancer an opportunity to explore and express their feelings through writing. Workshops run in six week cycles on Tuesday evenings and advanced registration is required. This workshop is limited to 12 participants. more

Submitted by: Niki MacIntyre, Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester

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ARC Blood Drive

Event Date:	Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Location:	City Place, 50 West Main St.

The need is constant. The gratificaiton is instant. Give Blood. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

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Breast Cancer Coalitions Evening Seminar

Event Date:	Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Event Time:	7-9 pm
Event Location:	840 University Ave
Contact Telephone:	585-473-8177

We invite you to this free seminar titled "1882-Present: How Far We've Come" presented by Dr. Kristin Skinner. Please join us for a fascinating look at breast cancer treatment through the ages. This event is free, no reservations required. more

Submitted by: Niki MacIntyre, Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester

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Urology Today: There's Help for Urinary Incontinence!

Event Date:	Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Event Time:	5:00 - 7:00 pm
Event Location:	Belhurst Castle
Contact Telephone:	1-877-922-5465

Female urinary incontinence (especially after childbirth) is more common that you might think. It is also a problem that can be treated for most women - even elderly women. In a 2005 survey*, over 38 percent of the women who responded noted that they had dealt with at least one… more

Submitted by: Wendy Maxwell, Rochester General Hospital

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Ask the Expert- Cancer and Nutrition

Event Date:	Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Event Time:	6-7:30 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	423 9700

Wednesday, February 24th 6-7:30 p.m.
Cancer & Nutrition - Join Joanne Lipp MS,RD as she explains the importance of good nutrition during cancer treatment and beyond. She will provide tasty samples! email info@gildasclubrochester.org or call with your RSVP more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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"Rochester Cares" A Haiti Benefit Relief Concert

Event Date:	Thursday, February 25, 2010
Event Time:	6:00PM
Event Location:	The German House, 315 Gregory Street

"Rochester Cares" A Haiti Relief Benefit Concert. Thursday, February 25, @ 6PM. The location is at the The German House, 315 Gregory Street. Tickets are $20 presale/ $25 at the door. Online tickets/info: http://EventsthatRoc.com or you can purchase tickets at The House of Guitars, The Keg & Nathaniel's Pub Please… more

Submitted by: David Ayzenberg, Greater Rochester Red Cross

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Breast Cancer Coalition's Book Club

Event Date:	Thursday, February 25, 2010
Event Time:	6-8 pm
Event Location:	840 University Avenue
Contact Telephone:	585-473-8177

Please call to reserve a spot in this fantastic book club. The February book being discussed is Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. All women who have/or had a breast cancer diagnosis are invited to participate - we even have a few extra copies of the book in the office to… more

Submitted by: Niki MacIntyre, Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester

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Meet and Greet - Adult Child Event

Event Date:	Thursday, February 25, 2010
Event Time:	6:30 PM
Event Location:	Woodland Village
Contact Telephone:	(585) 368-3000

Are you the adult child or companion of a senior who is showing the signs of needing additional support? If so, you won't want to miss this educational event presented by The Villages at Unity, Unity Health System's premier retirement communities located on the Unity Hospital campus. Not only will… more

Submitted by: Angela Meradji, Unity Health System

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What Everyone Should Know About Alzheimer's & Memory Loss

Event Date:	Thursday, February 25, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Event Location:	Burgundy Basin Inn, 361 Marsh Rd., Pittsford, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-784-2999

Nationally Known Alzheimer's Educator and Consultant Erin Bonitto Will Share New Approaches to Care for Alzheimer's and Memory Loss Patients. The program is for family members and caregivers of patients, and anyone interested in memory loss and new options for dealing with it. Registration: The cost is just $5 and… more

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Red Cross Volunteer Orientations

Event Date:	Thursday, February 25, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM
Event Location:	Greater Rochester Red Cross

Red Cross Volunteer Orientations: Interested in volunteering locally in the Greater Rochester area with the Red Cross? Join us! The next three volunteer introduction sessions for interested individuals are scheduled now. Find out where your skill sets and interests will fit best. There's something for everyone! Where: Greater Rochester Chapter… more

Submitted by: David Ayzenberg, Greater Rochester Red Cross

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Breast Cancer Coalition's Brown Bag Friday

Event Date:	Friday, February 26, 2010
Event Time:	noon
Event Location:	840 University Avenue
Contact Telephone:	585-473-8177

Bring your lunch and we'll provide the dessert for this non-traditional breast cancer support group which is exactly what many of us have been looking for. Brown Bag is a free drop-in program. There is no need to call ahead. more

Submitted by: Niki MacIntyre, Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester

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Dinner & a Movie

Event Date:	Friday, February 26, 2010
Event Time:	5 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	423 9700

Dinner is at 5 and the movie starts at 6. Dinner will have a "Canadian Theme." The Proposal:
When high-powered book editor Margaret faces deportation to her native Canada, the quick-thinking exec declares that she's actually engaged to her unsuspecting put-upon assistant Andrew, who she's tormented for years. He agrees… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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OLIVER musical to benefit Local Rochester Charities

Event Date:	Friday, February 26, 2010
Event Time:	7:30 p.m.
Event Location:	Athena Performing Arts Center 800 Long Pond Road Greece, New York

Come watch Greece Athena Middle School Students put on a play to benefit Local Rochester Charities! February 26 & 27 and March 5 & 6, 2010 Athena Performing Arts Center
800 Long Pond Road Greece, New York Tickets now on sale at ALL Wegmans customer service desks. Http://gamstheatre.org/default.htm more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Red Cross Day with the Rochester RazorSharks

Event Date:	Saturday, February 27, 2010
Event Time:	2:05 P.M.
Event Location:	Blue Cross Arena

Join us for Red Cross Day with the Rochester RazorSharks on Saturday, February 27, 2:05 PM at the Blue Cross Arena. The Rochester RazorSharks invites the community to enjoy a professional Premier Basketball League game to benefit the Red Cross Local Disaster Relief Fund. $1 of each ticket goes to… more

Submitted by: David Ayzenberg, Greater Rochester Red Cross

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5th Annual "Open That Bottle" Night (OTBN) - Bivona Child Advocacy Center

Event Date:	Saturday, February 27, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM
Event Location:	Locust Hill Country Club
Contact Telephone:	(585) 935-7800

Don't miss the Bivona Child Advocacy Center's signature event and the pre-eminent OTBN party in Rochester next year. OTBN was created in the late 1990s by John Brecher and Dorothy Gaiter, who write a wine column for the Wall Street Journal. They had noted that many people would buy special… more

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Win Big Casino Night

Event Date:	Saturday, February 27, 2010
Event Time:	5:30 PM-10:00 PM
Event Location:	Brockport Elks Lodge, 4400 Sweden-Walker Rd., Brockport
Contact Telephone:	585-395-6049

Join us for a fun and casual event supporting Lakeside Health System, the Win Big and Casino Night. This event featuring a huge cash drawing as well as 15 casino tables make for a fun filled evening you won't want to miss. Cash in your winnings for chances to win… more

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Serenity House Gala Celebration

Event Date:	Saturday, February 27, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM
Event Location:	Country Club of Mendon
Contact Telephone:	585-924-7724

The gala will be held at the Country Club of Mendon. Arunas Chesonis, Paetec's Chairman and CEO is our Honorary Chairperson. Kevin Doran from Channel 8 will again be our Celebrity Host and Auctioneer. A favorite local band, The Orient Express, will provide the music for the evening. Tickets are… more

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OLIVER musical to benefit Local Rochester Charities

Event Date:	Saturday, February 27, 2010
Event Time:	2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Event Location:	Athena Performing Arts Center 800 Long Pond Road Greece, New York

Come watch Greece Athena Middle School Students put on a play to benefit Local Rochester Charities! February 26 & 27 and March 5 & 6, 2010 Athena Performing Arts Center
800 Long Pond Road Greece, New York Tickets now on sale at ALL Wegmans customer service desks. Http://gamstheatre.org/default.htm more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Healthy You: The Rochester Childhood Obesity Epidemic

Event Date:	Sunday, February 28, 2010
Event Time:	7:00pm
Event Location:	Broadcast on WXXI-TV 21

Child Obesity is one of the area's biggest health concerns. Find out more about child obesity --- its prevalence and causes in our community; and learn about community resources to help keep you and your family healthy. WXXI Panel of Experts:

Dr. Stephen Cook, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University of Rochester… more

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