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Event schedule for June 2010

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2010 REEL MIND Theatre and Film Series about Mental Illness, Diagnosis BiPolar

Event Date:	Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Event Time:	7:00 PM
Event Location:	Cinema Theatre, 957 South Clinton Ave
Contact Telephone:	585-325-3145

The 2nd Annual REEL MIND is a collaborative effort sponsored by several area organizations and supported by a grant from The New York State Council on the Arts. The series features theatre and films about mental illness that promote hope despite difficult diagnoses, and which work to break down the… more

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Ask the Expert: Advances in Pediatric Oncology and Long-Term Survival Issues

Event Date:	Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Event Time:	6 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Club: 255 Alexander Street
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Join Dr. David Korones, URMC for an informational discussion revolving around both advances in Pediatric oncology & long-term survival. You can also learn about upcoming programs for children, teens & young adults! RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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16th Annual Wine Tasting & Auction to Benefit St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center

Event Date:	Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Event Time:	5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Event Location:	Temple B'rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Avenue, Brighton
Contact Telephone:	585-325-5260

All proceeds from this event will support health and mental health services to people who cannot afford health insurance or are underinsured. The festivities will include live music by the Four on the Floor Jazz Quartet, grazing stations with hearty hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, a variety of Finger Lakes… more

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Master's in Leadership in Health Care Systems Open House

Event Date:	Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Event Time:	4 to 7 p.m.
Event Location:	Helen Wood Hall, 255 Crittenden Blvd., Rochester
Contact Telephone:	585-275-8853

The University of Rochester School of Nursing will host an open house for the Master's in Leadership in Health Care Systems program. Find out more about two of the program's specialty tracks: Health Care Organization Management & Leadership and Clinical Research Coordinator. The Master's in Leadership in Health Care Systems… more

Submitted by: Susan Fandel, UofR School of Nursing

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Gilda's Club Intro to Machine Quilting Series

Event Date:	Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3; Thursdays 5-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Breast Cancer Support Group

Event Date:	Thursday, June 3, 2010
Event Time:	7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Event Location:	Lakeside Hospital ,Conference Rooms A&B ,156 West Avenue, Brockport , New York
Contact Telephone:	1(800) 227-2345

Free monthly meetings where women support eachother and exchange information through treatment and beyond. Every community's program is different, but many offer other services as well. more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

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Diabetes and Nerve Disease

Event Date:	Thursday, June 3, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Event Location:	Clifton Springs Hospital, Dining Room # 1, 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs, NY
Contact Telephone:	315.462.0220

Diabetes Community Program on Diabetes and Nerve Disease. Neurologist Dr. Philip Vitticore will discuss the causes, treatments, and prevention of diabetic nerve disease. Program is free. A diabetes-friendly lunch is available for $5.00 per person. RSVP required. To make reservations or for more information, contact the Clifton Springs Regional Diabetes… more

Submitted by: Sue Ullrich, Clifton Springs Regional Diabetes Health Center

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, June 3, 2010
Event Time:	11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event Location:	Unity Health - St. Mary's Campus, 89 Genesee Street
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will be eligible
to enter for a chance to win
one of five (5) gas grills. more

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

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Gilda's Club Intro to Machine Quilting Series

Event Date:	Thursday, June 3, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3; Thursdays 5-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Talk on Acupuncture for Head, Neck Cancers

Event Date:	Thursday, June 3, 2010
Event Time:	4:30 p.m
Event Location:	James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center
Contact Telephone:	(585) 276-4529

People with oral, head and neck cancers can learn more about the use of acupuncture for managing side effects during a discussion at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3, at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Jacob Wilcox, licensed acupuncturist, will lead the discussion… more

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Health and Wellness Fair at Parkwood Heights Senior Living Campus

Event Date:	Thursday, June 3, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-02:00 PM
Event Location:	1340 Parkwood Dr., Macedon
Contact Telephone:	315-985-9100

The public is invited to attend the annual health fair at Parkwood Heights Senior Living Campus. More than 30 local vendors will be on site to promote health and wellness along with onsite screenings and raffles. A healthy lunch will be available for $5 in the Fireside Dining Room.

The… more

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6th Annual Margery Pawluk Golf Tournament to benefit Sands Cancer Center in Canandaigua

Event Date:	Friday, June 4, 2010
Event Time:	9:30AM Registration
Event Location:	Reservoir Creek Golf Club, 8613 Cohocton St., Route 21 S., Naples, NY
Contact Telephone:	(585) 374-5276

We promise you a day filled with challenging golf, great food, fabulous live entertainment, terrific prizes and breathtaking scenic views. Last year was a huge success. We raised more than $9,000 for the Margery Coughlin Pawluk Cancer Patient Needs Fund at the Sands
Cancer Center in Canandaigua! With your help,… more

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CNA Recruitment Event

Event Date:	Friday, June 4, 2010
Event Time:	11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Location:	Unity Hospital Education Center 1555 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14626
Contact Telephone:	(585) 368-3000

Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Join us for an informational session to learn more about Park Ridge Living Center's C.N.A. opportunities and our newest position - shahbaz.

Friday, June 4
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Unity Hospital Education Center
1555 Long Pond Road… more

Submitted by: Angela Meradji, Unity Health System

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Stroll for Strong Kids Community Fundraiser

Event Date:	Saturday, June 5, 2010
Event Time:	8 a.m.
Event Location:	University of Rochester's Wilson Quad
Contact Telephone:	585-273-5948

Be part of Golisano Children's Hospital's biggest community fundraiser of the year! Join in on this year's luau-themed event, which will celebrate our community's children with the walk or a 5K run, followed by games and activities for the whole family. more

Submitted by: Katie Sauer, Golisano Children's Hospital

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AIDS Walk 2010

Event Date:	Saturday, June 5, 2010
Event Time:	9:30 am
Event Location:	Genesee Valley Park

We invite you to participate in the 19th Annual AIDS Walk to benefit AIDS Care, the organization formed by the merger of AIDS Rochester and AIDS Community Health Center! Walk Day - Saturday, June 5, 2010
The walk will take place rain or shine. Please bring your donation form and… more

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Spring into Safety Fair at Rochester General Hospital

Event Date:	Saturday, June 5, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 am - 12 noon
Event Location:	Adjacent to the Carter St. Parking Garage

Rochester General Hospital is holding its annual Spring into Safety event on Saturday, June 5th in the hospital parking lots adjacent to the Carter Street Parking Garage. The event (9:00 am - 12 noon) is open to the public (and media). Helmets will be given to the first 13-hundred youngsters… more

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CareNet's 1st Annual Baby Steps Walk to benefit the Pregnancy Center of Canandaigua

Event Date:	Saturday, June 5, 2010
Event Time:	Registration 10:30AM, Walk 11:00AM
Event Location:	Lagoon Park across from Steamboat Landing in Canandaigua
Contact Telephone:	585-393-0437

CareNet Pregnancy Center of Canandaigua is a community supported Christian organization, made up of staff and volunteers who minister to women and their families.The focus is on women in challenging situations, who may be faced with an unplanned pregnancy or related sexual concerns. We offer our services and support in… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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7th Annual Rochester "Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma" Walk

Event Date:	Saturday, June 5, 2010
Event Time:	Registration 9:00AM, Walk 10:00AM
Event Location:	Seneca Park, Rochester
Contact Telephone:	(585) 234-0398

Please join us at Seneca Park for the 7th Annual Rochester "Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma" walk. The walk is a great opportunity to get exercise, meet new friends, renew old acquaintances, win prizes, and walk in honor of or in memory of loved ones afflicted with scleroderma. More importantly,… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Hickok Center Participant Art Show

Event Date:	Saturday, June 5, 2010
Event Location:	Boulder Coffee Co. - South Wedge

Boulder Coffee Co. hosts an art show with artwork created by participants from the Hickok Center for Brain Injury, beginning June 1, 2010 at their South Wedge café located at 100 Alexander Street, Rochester, 14611 (corner of Alexander and S. Clinton). The art show at Boulder Coffee Co. is made… more

Submitted by: Gabrielle Hewson, Hickok Center for Brain Injury

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Cancer Survivors' Day Brunch

Event Date:	Sunday, June 6, 2010
Event Time:	12-2 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	585 423 9700

Join us for a celebration of survivorship with brunch and good company. RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Sunday, June 6, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Location:	Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1040 East Avenue
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will be eligible
to enter for a chance to win
one of five (5) gas grills. more

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

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I Can Cope Education & Support Program for People Touched by Cancer

Event Date:	Monday, June 7, 2010
Event Time:	6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Event Location:	St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Avenue ,Rochester
Contact Telephone:	1 (800) 227-2345

Educational classes for people touched by cancer. Some of the topics discussed include: side effects of treatment ,pain managment , financial concerns, cancer and intimacy, nutrition during and after cancer treatment, and fatigue. Meeting topic: Long term side effects of cancer treatment
Jan Dombrowski
Radiation Oncologist
Pluta Cancer Center more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

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Look Good Feel Better Program for Female Cancer Patients

Event Date:	Monday, June 7, 2010
Event Time:	10 am to 12 pm
Event Location:	Wilmot Cancer Center, Patient Resource Room, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester 14642
Contact Telephone:	1(800) 227-2345

The Look Good, Feel Better prgram offers women in active cancer treatment techniques to restore their self-image and cope with the appearance-related side effects. Certified beauty professional provide tips on makeup, skin care, nail care and head coverings. Admission is FREE but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED. more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Monday, June 7, 2010
Event Time:	8:-00 AM - 3:00 PM
Event Location:	Unity Hospital, 1555 Long Pond Road, Main Entrance

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will be eligible
to enter for a chance to win
one of five (5) gas grills. more

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

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Monday, June 7, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Location:	City Public Safety Building, 185 Exchange Street
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will be eligible
to enter for a chance to win
one of five (5) gas grills. more

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

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Ask the Expert: Organize Your Life

Event Date:	Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Event Time:	6:30-7:30 pm
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Join professional organizer Gretchen for a fun night of learning how to organize and simplify your life.RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Hickok Center Support Group

Event Date:	Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Event Time:	6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Event Location:	114 South Union Street, Rochester, NY 14607
Contact Telephone:	585-271-8640

A Support Group for Adult Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury, Families and Caregivers. Lot and street parking available. more

Submitted by: Gabrielle Hewson, Hickok Center for Brain Injury

Category: Support Group Meeting

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Evarts Joint Replacement Seminar & Tour

Event Date:	Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Location:	Evarts Joint Center, at Highland Hospital, with Dr. Christopher Drinkwater
Contact Telephone:	585.784.2966

Attend for a Free Seminar with our doctors. Would you like to learn about joint replacement directly from our surgeons? Then sign up for one of our free seminars. The seminars are held at Highland Hospital, in the Collins Auditorium. A tour of the Evarts Joint Center will be offered… more

Submitted by: Gary Palmer Jr, Highland Hospital

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Gilda's Club Intro to Machine Quilting Series

Event Date:	Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3; Thursdays 5-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Senior Health Series: What Everyone Should Know About Alzheimer's & Memory Loss

Event Date:	Thursday, June 10, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Location:	Burgundy Basin Inn
Contact Telephone:	(585) 784-2999

Topic: "What Everyone Should Know About Alzheimer's & Memory Loss" 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… more

Submitted by: Gary Palmer Jr, Highland Hospital

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Gilda's Club Ask the Expert: Meditation and Health

Event Date:	Thursday, June 10, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Join Jude Sudario, RN and learn how the age old practice of meditation has profound effects on health and physiologicfunction. RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Gilda's Club Intro to Machine Quilting Series

Event Date:	Thursday, June 10, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3; Thursdays 5-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Friday, June 11, 2010
Event Time:	11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Event Location:	Al Sigl Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will be eligible
to enter for a chance to win
one of five (5) gas grills. more

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

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Gilda's Club Teen and Young Adult Improv Night

Event Date:	Friday, June 11, 2010
Event Time:	6-7:30 pm
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Join the teens and young adults of Gilda's Club for a night of laughter- participation optional. You can just join us for snacks and entertainment by local improv-ers or try out your own improv skills! We welcome you to bring friends to this event! RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

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Better Breathers-Thompson Health

Event Date:	Friday, June 11, 2010
Event Time:	3-4PM
Event Location:	RG and E room, CCC building
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6177

This group is designed to help individuals with lung disease improve their quality of life through discussions, education and behavior modifications. Our speaker this month is Jennifer Klein, PT and spiritual caregiver. She will present
"Using Meditation and Guided Imagery In Managing Pulmonary Disease". more

Submitted by: Stacey Lauretti, Thompson Health

Category: Support Group Meeting

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2010 Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis

Event Date:	Saturday, June 12, 2010
Event Time:	4:30 PM
Event Location:	Monroe Community College
Contact Telephone:	585-617-4771

This years walk (& run) will take place on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Monroe Community College. Registration which includes turning in collected donations and distribution of t-shirts will begin at 4:30 p.m. The actual walk (& run) will begin at 6:00 p.m. Food and entertainment will be available during… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Music for Miracles

Event Date:	Saturday, June 12, 2010
Event Time:	1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Event Location:	Rush Creekside Inn Pavilion, 6071 East Henrietta Rd., Rush
Contact Telephone:	(585) 624-4759

There's no better way to spend a Saturday than enjoying live music with family and friends in the sun. Team Ali-Gaiters is hosting this great event featuring the following musical artists to benefit Golisano Children's Hospital: Alabye
The Generations
Saints Of The Southern Tier
Dirty Bourbon Blues Band
Refill Tickets… more

Submitted by: Katie Sauer, Golisano Children's Hospital

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5th Annual Run For The Red 5K

Event Date:	Saturday, June 12, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 a.m.
Event Location:	Central Park Gazebo, Main Street

Market Alternatives, LLC presents the 5th Annual Run For The Red 5K on Saturday June 12th, 2010. Entry: $12.00 Pre-Registration (Postmarked by 6/11/10) / $15.00 day of race
Registration: begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Central Park Gazebo, Main St., Newark NY
Race Time: 9:00 a.m.
Course: accurately wheeled 5K… more

Submitted by: Stephanie Kiesow, American Red Cross

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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2010 Making Tracks for Celiacs Walk and Gluten-Free Food Fair

Event Date:	Saturday, June 12, 2010
Event Time:	9:00AM Registration, 10:30AM Walk
Event Location:	Brockport Middle School, Brockport, NY
Contact Telephone:	(585) 861-4065

The Rochester Celiac Support Group will sponsor its 9th Annual International Walk for Celiac Disease and 1st Annual Gluten-Free Food Fair on Saturday 6/12/10. Registration:
$10 per person (online through June 2)
$12 per person by mail
$15 per person (online June 2 - June 12)
$20 Day-of Registration Walk… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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MS Service Day

Event Date:	Saturday, June 12, 2010
Event Time:	9am - 3pm
Event Location:	Rochester and surrounding areas
Contact Telephone:	585-271-0966

Call for Volunteers! We are looking for individuals, organizations, or companies who would like to participate in the first annual MS Service Day sponsored by the Upstate NY Chapter of the Natioanl Multiple Sclerosis Society. Make a difference in the life of someone with MS! The National MS Society mobilizes… more

Submitted by: Deb Houck, National MS Society

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Meaghan's Hope 3rd Annual 5K Race/Walk for Cancer

Event Date:	Saturday, June 12, 2010
Event Time:	9:00AM
Event Location:	Lakeshore Community Church, 3651 Latta Road, Rochester NY
Contact Telephone:	(585) 872-5129

We are honoring Meaghan Latone, a young Rochester mom who lost her battle with non-smokers lung cancer. At Meaghan's request, all money raised through this event will go to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center and the Lipson Cancer Center, directed toward lung cancer research. Race Director Gail Zicari Wagner… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure

Event Date:	Sunday, June 13, 2010
Event Time:	varies by route-see event website
Event Location:	Mendon Ponds Park
Contact Telephone:	1888-DIABETES x3473

Are you up for a challenge? Get your heart pumping and your mind racing as you push yourself beyond limits you never dreamed possible. Join over 1,600 riders and volunteers for an experience that is fully supported, fun and inspirational for all cycling abilities! Enjoy a bike ride that takes… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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11th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Invitational

Event Date:	Sunday, June 13, 2010
Event Location:	Oak Hill Counrty Club, Kilbourn Rd. Rochester, NY
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

The American Cancer Society will host its 11th annual Coaches vs. Cancer® Golf Invitational, Presented by Under Armour®, Sunday and Monday, June 13-14, at the esteemed Oak Hill Country Club in suburban Rochester, N.Y. NCAA Division I men's college basketball and football coaches from across the nation will compete in… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Look Good Feel Better Program for Female Cancer Patients

Event Date:	Monday, June 14, 2010
Event Time:	10 am to 12 pm
Event Location:	Unity Cancer Center, University Radiation Oncology,1561 Long Pond Rd-Parking Lot C , Rochester 14626
Contact Telephone:	1(800) 227-2345

The Look Good, Feel Better prgram offers women in active cancer treatment techniques to restore their self-image and cope with the appearance-related side effects. Certified beauty professional provide tips on makeup, skin care, nail care and head coverings. Admission is FREE but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED. more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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Jerry Flynn Children's Classic Golf Tourney

Event Date:	Monday, June 14, 2010
Event Time:	11:30 a.m. registration
Event Location:	Greystone Golf Club
Contact Telephone:	585 423 9700

Your support of the Jerry Flynn Children's Classic can do great things for thousands of local children living with cancer. Please join us at Greystone Golf Club for our 7th annual tournament to support Gilda's Club Rochester. Call Gilda's Club Rochester at 585.423.9700 to sign up or register
online at… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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New York National Kidney Foundation Golf Classic

Event Date:	Monday, June 14, 2010
Event Time:	11:00 a.m. Registration and Lunch, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
Event Location:	Irondequoit Country Club
Contact Telephone:	585-697-0874 x30

The National Kidney Foundation Golf Classic is the nation's premier amateur golf event for charity. Each year thousands of golfers from across the country participate - for the exciting competition, valuable gifts, and the chance to win great prizes - all to benefit a worthy cause. When you participate in… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Epsicopal SeniorLife Communities' 14th Annual Golf Tournament

Event Date:	Monday, June 14, 2010
Event Time:	11:00AM-Registration and Lunch, 12:00PM Tee-Off
Event Location:	Shadow Pines and Shadow Lakes Golf Courses, Penfield NY
Contact Telephone:	546-8439 ext. 3121

You are invited to golf with your friends and colleagues to benefit Episcopal SeniorLife Communities--a trusted friend in the Rochester community for more than 140 years. Our vision is to create environments which inspire active, purposeful, and fulfilled living. Our goal this year is to raise $50,000 to support the… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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11th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Invitational

Event Date:	Monday, June 14, 2010
Event Location:	Oak Hill Counrty Club, Kilbourn Rd. Rochester, NY
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

The American Cancer Society will host its 11th annual Coaches vs. Cancer® Golf Invitational, Presented by Under Armour®, Sunday and Monday, June 13-14, at the esteemed Oak Hill Country Club in suburban Rochester, N.Y. NCAA Division I men's college basketball and football coaches from across the nation will compete in… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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2010 REEL MIND Theatre and Film Series about Mental Illness, Unlisted: A Story of Schizophrenia

Event Date:	Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Event Time:	7:00 PM
Event Location:	Cinema Theatre, 957 South Clinton Ave
Contact Telephone:	585-325-3145

The 2nd Annual REEL MIND is a collaborative effort sponsored by several area organizations and supported by a grant from The New York State Council on the Arts. The series features theatre and films about mental illness that promote hope despite difficult diagnoses, and which work to break down the… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Event Location:	University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave., Six Nations Cafeteria
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will be eligible
to enter for a chance to win
one of five (5) gas grills. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Gilda's Club Intro to Machine Quilting Series

Event Date:	Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3; Thursdays 5-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Location:	University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave.,Six Nations Cafeteria
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.
All presenting donors will be eligible
to enter for a chance to win
one of five (5) gas grills. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Lets Talk Health - Independent Living and Beyond

Event Date:	Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Event Location:	Unity Hospital Education Center 1555 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14626
Contact Telephone:	(585) 368-3000

It takes more than an apple a day...get the facts. Let's Talk Health!

Please join us in the South Concourse of Unity Hospital for a free health fair beginning at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m. we'll move into the Education Center for a Q&A session: Independent Living and Beyond.

Having… more

Submitted by: Angela Meradji, Unity Health System

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Penn Yan Cancer Support Group

Event Date:	Thursday, June 17, 2010
Event Time:	2:00 pm
Event Location:	St. Mark's Terrace, 110 Chapel Street, Penn Yan , New York
Contact Telephone:	1(800) 227-2345

The goal of the cancer support group is to provide education , support , and promote awareness of cancer as a major health concern. Meetings are open to all cancer survivors, their families and caregivers. more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Support Group Meeting, Cancer-related

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Gilda's Club Intro to Machine Quilting Series

Event Date:	Thursday, June 17, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3; Thursdays 5-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, June 17, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Location:	University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave., Six Nations Cafeteria
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will be eligible
to enter for a chance to win
one of five (5) gas grills. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Young Adult Program

Event Date:	Friday, June 18, 2010
Event Time:	Friday - Sunday
Event Location:	Camp Good Days' Recreational Facility
Contact Telephone:	585-624-5555

Camp Good Days will offer the Young Adult Program, June 18-20, 2010, which is for young women and young men, ages 18-39, who are dealing with any form of cancer. more

Submitted by: Laura Osborn, Camp Good Days and Special Times

Category: Cancer-related

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Give It Up 2010: Birthdays for Bivona Benefit Concert

Event Date:	Saturday, June 19, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM
Event Location:	The German House, 315 Gregory St., Rochester, New York 14620
Contact Telephone:	(585) 935-7800

Give It Up 2010 combines the joys of music and charitable giving in one fun, exciting evening of live, critically-acclaimed music featuring:
Diana Jones - www.dianajonesmusic.com
Rhett Miller - www.rhettmiller.com
The Bottle Rockets- www.bottlerocketsmusic.com Tickets requests will be accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Each guest will be encouraged… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Gilda's Diner

Event Date:	Saturday, June 19, 2010
Event Time:	8-10 am
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Join the men of Gilda's Club for breakfast, newspaper and conversation. RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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14th Annual Rose Walkto benefit Thompson Health Cardiac Rehabilitation and Fitness Center

Event Date:	Saturday, June 19, 2010
Event Time:	8:00AM-11:00AM
Event Location:	Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion Historic State Park, 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6253

Join 2010 Honorees Kay and Ron Charron, Finger Lakes Cardiology, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and many more "celebrity" walkers and teams on either the one-mile or two-mile walking route through beautiful Canandaigua neighborhoods.

The first 100 walkers collecting $35 or more in pledges will receive a free Rose Walk commemorative… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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2nd Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit Mercy Flight Central

Event Date:	Saturday, June 19, 2010
Event Time:	Registration 7:30AM, Race 9:00AM
Event Location:	CMAC/Fingerlakes Community College, 335 Marvin Sands Dr., Canandaigua, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-396-0584

Run or walk to benefit the life saving services provided by Mercy Flight Central, a free standing, non-profit organization providing air medical services to all those in need. Mercy Flight Central is not affiliated with any health care organization. Your support will help to ensure this valuable service remains available… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Medved 5K to Cure ALS

Event Date:	Sunday, June 20, 2010
Event Time:	8:30 a.m.
Event Location:	Frontier Field

The Medved 5K to Cure ALS is held annually on Father's Day. Proceeds from this event go to benefit laboratory research presently being conducted at the ALS-Therapy Development Institute in Boston, MA. Since its inception, this event has raised over $140,000 for ALS research. With an olympic style finish, around… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Look Good Feel Better Program for Female Cancer Patients

Event Date:	Monday, June 21, 2010
Event Time:	10 am to 12 pm
Event Location:	Highland Hospital ,Radiation Oncology, 1000 South Ave, Rochester 14620
Contact Telephone:	1(800)227-2345

The Look Good, Feel Better prgram offers women in active cancer treatment techniques to restore their self-image and cope with the appearance-related side effects. Certified beauty professional provide tips on makeup, skin care, nail care and head coverings. Admission is FREE but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED. more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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Weight Loss Seminar, at the Bariatric Surgery Center

Event Date:	Monday, June 21, 2010
Event Time:	1:00PM
Event Location:	Highland Hospital, Collins Auditorium
Contact Telephone:	585.341.0336

Weight Loss Seminar, at the Bariatric Surgery Center, at Highland Hospital, with Lael E. Forbes. We hold four information seminars per month, in the morning and afternoon. The seminars, approximately three hours in length, are held at Highland Hospital, in the Collins Auditorium. Seminars are free of charge. Registration is… more

Submitted by: Gary Palmer Jr, Highland Hospital

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Prostate Cancer Prevention Seminar

Event Date:	Monday, June 21, 2010
Event Time:	7:00PM
Event Location:	Wilmot Cancer Center
Contact Telephone:	585-275-2838

Show your dad how much you love him by attending a free talk on prostate cancer prevention and treatments at 7 p.m. Monday, June 21, at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Urologists and oncologists will address the role of nutrition and drug… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Gilda's Club Intro to Machine Quilting Series

Event Date:	Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3; Thursdays 5-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Event Location:	Highland Hospital, 1000 South Avenue, Auditorim
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will be eligible
to enter for a chance to win
one of five (5) gas grills. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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AIDS Care HIV Testing Day Event

Event Date:	Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Event Time:	11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Event Location:	AIDS Care's Health Outreach Project at 416 Central Avenue

National HIV Testing Day is a national campaign to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS and the importance of getting an HIV test recognized annually on June 27. It was started in 1995 by the National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA) to send the message "Take the Test, Take Control," to… more

Submitted by: Katherine Binsack, AIDS Care

Category: Health Screening

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Weight Loss Seminar, at the Bariatric Surgery Center

Event Date:	Thursday, June 24, 2010
Event Time:	9:00AM
Event Location:	Highland Hospital, Collins Auditorium
Contact Telephone:	585.341.0336

Weight Loss Seminar, at the Bariatric Surgery Center, at Highland Hospital, with William E. O'Malley. We hold four information seminars per month, in the morning and afternoon. The seminars, approximately three hours in length, are held at Highland Hospital, in the Collins Auditorium. Seminars are free of charge. Registration is… more

Submitted by: Gary Palmer Jr, Highland Hospital

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Weight Loss Seminar, at the Bariatric Surgery Center

Event Date:	Thursday, June 24, 2010
Event Time:	1:00PM
Event Location:	Highland Hospital, Collins Auditorium
Contact Telephone:	585.341.0336

Weight Loss Seminar, at the Bariatric Surgery Center, at Highland Hospital, with William E. O'Malley. We hold four information seminars per month, in the morning and afternoon. The seminars, approximately three hours in length, are held at Highland Hospital, in the Collins Auditorium. Seminars are free of charge. Registration is… more

Submitted by: Gary Palmer Jr, Highland Hospital

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Gilda's Club Intro to Machine Quilting Series

Event Date:	Thursday, June 24, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3; Thursdays 5-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, June 24, 2010
Event Time:	11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event Location:	George Eastman House, 900 East Avenue
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will be eligible
to enter for a chance to win
one of five (5) gas grills. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Epilepsy Summer Educational Series-Behaviors Surrounding Epilepsy

Event Date:	Thursday, June 24, 2010
Event Time:	5:00PM-7:00PM
Event Location:	Strong Musuem of Play, Rochester
Contact Telephone:	(800) 724-7930

The Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton is hosting a summer educational series. There are six scheduled events in this series and each event will feature a neurologist speaking on an epilepsy-specific topic and a book reading and signing by Erica Dunton, author of Seven Days at Camp EAGR. All events are… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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HIV Testing Day

Event Date:	Thursday, June 24, 2010
Event Time:	2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Event Location:	405 Exchange Street in Geneva

National HIV Testing Day is a national campaign to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS and the importance of getting an HIV test recognized annually on June 27. It was started in 1995 by the National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA) to send the message "Take the Test, Take Control," to… more

Submitted by: Katherine Binsack, AIDS Care

Category: Health Screening

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Weight Loss Seminar, at the Bariatric Surgery Center

Event Date:	Friday, June 25, 2010
Event Time:	1:00PM
Event Location:	Highland Hospital, Collins Auditorium
Contact Telephone:	585.341.0336

Weight Loss Seminar, at the Bariatric Surgery Center, at Highland Hospital, with Joseph A. Johnson. We hold four information seminars per month, in the morning and afternoon. The seminars, approximately three hours in length, are held at Highland Hospital, in the Collins Auditorium. Seminars are free of charge. Registration is… more

Submitted by: Gary Palmer Jr, Highland Hospital

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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AIDS Care's HIV Testing Day Event

Event Date:	Friday, June 25, 2010
Event Time:	11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Event Location:	259 Monroe Avenue
Contact Telephone:	585-210-4205

In honor of National HIV Testing Day, AIDS Care will be hosting an event outside its Monroe Square office. Get a free HIV test with results in 20 minutes and enjoy free lunch, a DJ, and fun! The event will take place on Friday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to… more

Submitted by: Katherine Binsack, AIDS Care

Category: Health Screening

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Friday, June 25, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Location:	Strong Donor Room, 601 Elmwood Avenue, 1st Floor
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will be eligible
to enter for a chance to win
one of five (5) gas grills. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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National HIV Testing Day

Event Date:	Friday, June 25, 2010
Event Time:	2:00pm-7:00pm
Event Location:	McCree McCuller Wellness Center 845 W. Main Street (Bulls Head Plaza)
Contact Telephone:	368-6500

Free HIV testing will be available to the public on Friday, June 25 from 2pm-7pm at the McCree McCuller Wellness Center. There will be free food for those who attend, and results from the tests will be available after only 20 minutes. more

Submitted by: Angela Meradji, Unity Health System

Category: Cancer-related

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2010 Airport 5k

Event Date:	Saturday, June 26, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM
Event Location:	Greater Rochester International Airport
Contact Telephone:	585-784-5002

On Saturday, June 26, 2010, Lifetime Assistance, Inc. and The Greater Rochester International Airport invites runners and walkers alike to partake in the 11th Annual Airport 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Lifetime Assistance Foundation. Raise awareness for children and adults in our community with developmental challenges. Register at www.active.com, www.lifetimeassistance.org… more

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Liz Bonis Health and Wellness Seminar-Focus on Diabetes

Event Date:	Saturday, June 26, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-12:00PM
Event Location:	Nazareth Performing Arts Center, Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester NY 14618
Contact Telephone:	585-234-4077

WHAM's Liz Bonis will be at the Nazareth Performing Arts Center on June 26th. This time, the topic will be diabetes. So whether you have diabetes in your family, or have diabetes yourself, this seminar will answer a lot of nutritional questions for you.

This is a health and nutrition… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia

Event Date:	Sunday, June 27, 2010
Event Time:	11:00AM
Event Location:	Seneca Park-Wegmans Building
Contact Telephone:	585-749-6158

Join walkers in Rochester and thousands nationwide to help us reach our goal of $1,500 -- and bring hope for healthy lives to millions of mothers and babies every year. 11:00am Registration opens

11:30am Open Ceremonies 11:45am Survival Stories

12:15pm Balloon release

12:30pm Walk begins

Events: refreshments, raffles, games and… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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U.S. Transplant Games Bowl-A-Thon to Support Team Upstate NY National Kidney Foundation

Event Date:	Sunday, June 27, 2010
Event Time:	3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Event Location:	Clover Lanes, 2750 Monroe Ave., Rochester NY
Contact Telephone:	585-455-5055

The goal of the Transplant Games are to showcase the success of transplantation while calling attention to the critical need for more organ donors in the U.S. $20 Donation per bowler includes 2 games, shoes & refreshments, and cash bar. Make your reservations today! On-line reservation www.kidneynyup.org
Contact Vathxira Inthalasy… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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8th Annual CURE Golf and Tennis Tournament

Event Date:	Monday, June 28, 2010
Event Time:	11:00 AM-7:30 PM
Event Location:	Irondequoit Country Club
Contact Telephone:	585-473-0180

Event Includes: -8 Hole Scramble
-Win $1 Million! Hole-in-one contest
-Win $2010! Putting contest
-Win $1000! Closest-to-the-pin contest within 12
-Longest drive contest
-Adult Putting contest
-Kids Putting contest
-Golf Trivia contest
-Skins Game
-Gift bags and many other great prizes Sign up early and save!!! Save $50.00 off any… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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8th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Bivona Child Advocacy Center

Event Date:	Monday, June 28, 2010
Event Time:	11:00AM-7:45PM
Event Location:	Midvale Country Club
Contact Telephone:	585-935-7800

8th Annual Golf Tournament Featuring the "Bald-Headed Boys" The day starts with a hearty lunch and practice on the driving range, followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m., snacks and drinks throughout the course, and a wonderful sit-down dinner complete with prizes and awards. Register Online more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Golf Fore MS

Event Date:	Monday, June 28, 2010
Event Time:	11:30 a.m.
Event Location:	Penfield Country Club, Penfield, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-271-0805

Enjoy a full country club experience that includes access to the driving range, use of the club's locker rooms and more. Wonderful drawing prizes, on-the-course contests, and a great cause! more

Submitted by: Sara David, National MS Society

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Free Brain Injury Awareness Series: Alternative Therapies

Event Date:	Monday, June 28, 2010
Event Time:	11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Event Location:	114 South Union St., Rochester, NY 14607
Contact Telephone:	585-271-8640x207

Bring your lunch and join us for a FREE Educational Panel entitled "Alternative Therapies for Survivors of Brain Injury" on Monday, June 28, 2010 at our Rochester Center. Our panel will include: Acupuncturist, Paul Rooney, of the American Acupuncture Clinic, dedicated to treating a wide variety of health problems by… more

Submitted by: Gabrielle Hewson, Hickok Center for Brain Injury

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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2010 REEL MIND Theatre and Film Series about Mental Illness, People Say I'm Crazy

Event Date:	Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Event Time:	7:00 PM
Event Location:	Cinema Theatre, 957 South Clinton Ave
Contact Telephone:	585-325-3145

The 2nd Annual REEL MIND is a collaborative effort sponsored by several area organizations and supported by a grant from The New York State Council on the Arts. The series features theatre and films about mental illness that promote hope despite difficult diagnoses, and which work to break down the… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Epilepsy Summer Educational Series-Seizure Types and Accessing Epilepsy Services

Event Date:	Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Event Time:	3:30PM-5:30PM
Event Location:	Wood Library, Canandaigua
Contact Telephone:	(800) 724-7930

The Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton is hosting a summer educational series. There are six scheduled events in this series and each event will feature a neurologist speaking on an epilepsy-specific topic and a book reading and signing by Erica Dunton, author of Seven Days at Camp EAGR. All events are… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Gilda's Club Intro to Machine Quilting Series

Event Date:	Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3; Thursdays 5-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Gilda's Club Independence Day Picnic

Event Date:	Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Event Time:	5-6 pm
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Our annual Independance Day Picnic, even though it's not on 4th of July there will be picnic food and fun for all. RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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