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Event schedule for July 2010

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Thursday, July 1, 2010
Event Time:	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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Cooking Class For Kids - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Thursday, July 1, 2010
Event Time:	12-1:30 pm
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Join Chef Kayleigh to learn how to do some healthy cooking! RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Annual Red, White & Blue Blood Drive Sponsored by News 10 NBC

Event Date:	Thursday, July 1, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Location:	Doubletree Hotel, 1111 Jefferson Road
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The supply of type O negative at the American Red Cross has dropped to critically low levels. While all blood types are needed during the critical summer months, the Red Cross urges eligible type O negative donors to make appointments to give blood this summer. The need is constant. The… more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Doc's World Largest Lobster Roll Event to Benefit Sands Cancer Center

Event Date:	Saturday, July 3, 2010
Event Time:	10am-2pm
Event Location:	Doc's Lakeside Seafood Restaurant, 726 South Main Street, Canandaigua
Contact Telephone:	585-394-3460

The World's Largest Lobster Roll will be unveiled at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 3 at Doc's Lakeside Seafood Restaurant, 726 South Main Street, Canandaigua. The lobster roll will beat out the current record holder, set at 61 feet, and be officially recorded into the Guinness Book of World Record's.… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Lose The Training Wheels

Event Date:	Monday, July 5, 2010
Event Time:	8:30AM - 4:00PM
Event Location:	Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Contact Telephone:	(585) 248-9011

Autism Organization To Host 3rd Annual Bike Riding Program Rochester, NY - Upstate NY Families for Effective Autism Treatment (UNYFEAT), is proud to announce they will again be hosting the 3rd Annual "Lose The Training Wheels" Bike Riding Program to be held at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), One… more

Submitted by: Ann Cole, Upstate NY Families for Effective Autism Treatment (UNYFEAT)

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	MC Sheriffs B Zone Substation (Henrietta)245 Summit Point Drive Henrietta
Contact Telephone:	585-753-7600

Free Disposal of outdated, unwanted and unusable medications. The purpose of this event is to collect pharmaceutical wast ONLY. This may include controlled substances, out dated, unwanted, over the counter medications or any pharmaceutical waste that is no longer needed, wanted or has passed it's expiration date. This collection event… more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Event Time:	11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Event Location:	Rochester General Hospital, 1425 Portland Ave., 1st Floor Atrium
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The supply of type O negative at the American Red Cross has dropped to critically low levels. While all blood types are needed during the critical summer months, the Red Cross urges eligible type O negative donors to make appointments to give blood this summer. Come in to donate blood… more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3
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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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	Fairport Police Department 31 S. Main Street
Contact Telephone:	585-223-1740

Free Disposal of outdated, unwanted and unusable medications. The purpose of this event is to collect pharmaceutical waste ONLY. This may include controlled substances, out dated, unwanted, over the counter medications or any pharmaceutical waste that is no longer needed, wanted or has passed it's expiration date. This collection event… more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event Location:	Rochester General Hospital, 1425 Portland Ave., 1st Floor Atrium
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The supply of type O negative at the American Red Cross has dropped to critically low levels. While all blood types are needed during the critical summer months, the Red Cross urges eligible type O negative donors to make appointments to give blood this summer. Come in to donate blood… more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Event Location:	Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave., Shults Center
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. Come in to donate blood in the month of July 2010 and receive a coupon for a FREE carton of Friendly's Ice Cream! more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Thursday, July 8, 2010
Event Time:	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, July 8, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Event Location:	University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, 601 Elmwood Ave., LaChase Assembly Hall
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. Come in to donate blood in the month of July 2010 and receive a coupon for a FREE carton of Friendly's Ice Cream! more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, July 8, 2010
Event Time:	7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Location:	Rochester General Hospital,1425 Portland Ave., 1st Floor Atrium
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. Come in to donate blood in the month of July 2010 and receive a coupon for a FREE carton of Friendly's Ice Cream! more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Women's Adventure Program

Event Date:	Friday, July 9, 2010
Event Time:	Friday - Sunday
Event Location:	Camp Good Days' Recreational Facility
Contact Telephone:	585-624-5555

The Camp Good Days' Women's Oncology Adventure Program will be held July 9-11, 2010 and is a weekend camping experience open to all women, ages 18 and older, dealing with any form of cancer, from recent diagnosis to remission. The Adventure Program may include waterfront activities such as, boating, fishing,… more

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

Category: Cancer-related

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Thompson Health Better Breathers

Event Date:	Friday, July 9, 2010
Event Time:	3-4pm
Event Location:	CCC buildg, RG&E room
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6177

This group is designed to help pulmonary patients improved the quality of their lives through education, guest speakers and discussion.
This month's speaker will be Mary Brady MD of Compassionate Care. She will be discussing
"Promoting Quality End of Life Care." more

Submitted by: Stacey Lauretti, Thompson Health

Category: Support Group Meeting

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Bike MS: Follow the Foothills

Event Date:	Saturday, July 10, 2010
Event Time:	1-day event
Event Location:	Glens Falls, NY
Contact Telephone:	1.800.344.4867

The National MS Society believes that moving is not just something you can or can't do, but rather is who you are. This is why we sponsor events like the Bike MS to raise funds for research, as well as comprehensive programs and services for people with MS moving closer… more

Submitted by: Sara David, National MS Society

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Look Good Feel Better Program for Female Cancer Patients

Event Date:	Monday, July 12, 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

Category: Cancer-related

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Catholic Charities Community Services 14th Annual Golf Tournament

Event Date:	Monday, July 12, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 noon
Event Location:	Eagle Vale Golf Club
Contact Telephone:	585-339-9800 ext.378

Catholic Charities Community Service is hosting its 14th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit persons with disabilities. It is a great time to come together and support an agency that provides exceptional support services to over 600 clients and their families who are in great need. Join us for a day… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Camp Open Arms - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Monday, July 12, 2010
Event Time:	Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Event Location:	Charles Finney School in Penfield, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

We are currently accepting applications for Camp Open Arms 2010. This is a two week summer day camp running Monday-Friday from July 12-23. This is a wonderful opportunity for any child with cancer or sickle cell anemia, their siblings and children with parents with cancer. Each year we take fun… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Epilepsy Summer Educational Series-When to Seek a Second Opinion

Event Date:	Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Event Time:	5:00PM-7:00PM
Event Location:	Tompkins Public Library, Ithaca
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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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	MC Sheriffs A Zone Substation 789 Linden Avenue
Contact Telephone:	585-753-7600

Free Disposal of outdated, unwanted and unusable medications. The purpose of this event is to collect pharmaceutical waste ONLY. This may include controlled substances, out dated, unwanted, over the counter medications or any pharmaceutical waste that is no longer needed, wanted or has passed it's expiration date. This collection event… more

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3
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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Bladder Cancer Prevention and Treatment Advacements-Free Educational Seminar

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Event Time:	6:30PM
Event Location:	James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center
Contact Telephone:	(585) 275-2838

Urologists specializing in bladder cancer will lead a free educational seminar for men and women concerned about this common disease at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. Edward M. Messing, M.D., chair of Urology at the University of Rochester Medical Center will lead the… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training, Cancer-related

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Anthony L. Jordan Health Center Health Fair with Free Health Screenings

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Event Time:	11:00AM-3:00PM
Event Location:	82 Holland St., Rochester, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-426-2861

Rochester residents can receive free health screenings as part of the Anthony L. Jordan Health Center health fair. The health center and 45 other health care and community organizations will provide screenings for conditions including diabetes, glaucoma, HIV and high blood pressure. H1N1 immunizations also will be administered. Insurance providers… more

Category: Health Fair, Health Screening

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Oscar Go! A Benefit and Silent Auction to raise funds for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Event Time:	6:00PM-8:30PM
Event Location:	Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Avenue, Rochester, NY

Please join Oscar and his loved ones for a family-friendly evening to include: * An encore showing of RoCo's 6×6x2010 exhibit*
* Silent Auction/Raffle for items and services from local businesses and artisans**
* Opportunity to win an iPad
* Oscar's artwork for sale
* Music by Margaret Explosion
*… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Thursday, July 15, 2010
Event Time:	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:	Friday, July 16, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Location:	Strong Donor Room, 601 Elmwood Ave., Main Floor
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. Come in to donate blood in the month of July 2010 and receive a coupon for a FREE carton of Friendly's Ice Cream! more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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"Help Our Van Go!" Car Wash

Event Date:	Saturday, July 17, 2010
Event Time:	9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (rain or shine)
Event Location:	in front of Dake Junior High School, 350 Cooper Rd., 14607
Contact Telephone:	585-271-8640x207

The Hickok Center for Brain Injury's Second Annual "Help Our Van Go!" Car Wash will be held Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) in front of Dake Junior High School, 350 Cooper Road, West Irondequoit, 14617. Hickok Center participants, staff, families, high school… more

Submitted by: Gabrielle Hewson, Hickok Center for Brain Injury

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Gilda's Diner - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Saturday, July 17, 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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Heart Healthy Awareness Day

Event Date:	Saturday, July 17, 2010
Event Time:	10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Event Location:	Wegmans, 345 Eastern Blvd., Canandaigua

Thompson Health, Wegmans and Finger Lakes Cardiology Associates are partnering for this event which features glucose and cholesterol testing, as well as blood pressure checks and information on Nature's Market, smoking cessation, cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes management, stroke management and pharmaceuticals. You will have the opportunity to meet with physicians from… more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

Category: Health Fair, Health Screening

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Tee'd Off at Breast Cancer Golf Tournament

Event Date:	Monday, July 19, 2010
Event Time:	noon
Event Location:	Shadow Lake Golf Course

Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Breast Cancer Coalition. Please think of participating and having a great time. more

Submitted by: Niki MacIntyre, Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Look Good Feel Better Program for Female Cancer Patients

Event Date:	Monday, July 19, 2010
Event Time:	10 am to 12 pm
Event Location:	Gildas Club, 255 Alexander St, Rochester 14607
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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Look Good... Feel Better - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Monday, July 19, 2010
Event Time:	10-12 noon
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	800-227-2345

Join the American Cancer Society to learn how to apply makeup that will help you look better and feel your best during treatment! Call 800.227.2345 for info or to RSVP. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Cooking Light and Eating Right

Event Date:	Monday, July 19, 2010
Event Time:	3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Event Location:	Clifton Springs Hospital, Dining Room # 1, 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs, NY
Contact Telephone:	315-462-0220

Free Diabetes Community Program with speaker, Rose Copper-Brown, RD CDE. Putting it all together with healthier food choices and balanced meals. Will include recipes and ideas for healthy eating with diabetes, along with some vegetarian components for consideration. RSVP required. Contact the Clifton Springs Regional Diabetes Health Center at 315.462.0220… more

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

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Epilepsy Summer Educational Series-New Treatments for Epilepsy

Event Date:	Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Event Time:	5:00PM-7:00PM
Event Location:	Broome Public Library, Binghamton
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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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	MC Sheriffs C Zone Substation (Chili) 4201 Buffalo Road
Contact Telephone:	585-753-7600

Free Disposal of outdated, unwanted and unusable medications. The purpose of this event is to collect pharmaceutical waste ONLY. This may include controlled substances, out dated, unwanted, over the counter medications or any pharmaceutical waste that is no longer needed, wanted or has passed it's expiration date. This collection event… more

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3
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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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	East Rochester Police Department 254 West Ivy Street
Contact Telephone:	585-586-4399

Free Disposal of outdated, unwanted and unusable medications. The purpose of this event is to collect pharmaceutical waste  ONLY. This may include controlled substances, out dated, unwanted, over the counter medications or any pharmaceutical waste that is no longer needed, wanted or has passed it's expiration date. This collection event… more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Location:	City Place, 50 West Main Street, Rochester
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. Come in to donate blood in the month of July 2010 and receive a coupon for a FREE carton of Friendly's Ice Cream! more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Thursday, July 22, 2010
Event Time:	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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Second Opinion TV Show-Female Sexual Dysfunction

Event Date:	Friday, July 23, 2010
Event Time:	7:30AM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-Female Sexual Dysfunction

Event Date:	Friday, July 23, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Fight for Love musical theatre revue to benefit the charity Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Event Date:	Friday, July 23, 2010
Event Time:	8:00PM
Event Location:	Geva Theatre Center Nextstage,75 Woodbury Blvd, Rochester, NY 14607

"Fight With Love" is a fourth-annual completely student-created musical theatre revue to benefit the charity Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS provides help with medical and living expenses to those struggling with HIV/AIDS nationally, and does that through grants to smaller organizations, such as AIDS Care (the recent… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Epilepsy Summer Educational Series-New Treatments for Epilepsy

Event Date:	Saturday, July 24, 2010
Event Time:	11:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	Children's Museum, Utica
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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21st annual Ten Ugly Men Festival

Event Date:	Saturday, July 24, 2010
Event Time:	10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Event Location:	Genesee Valley Park

Join in on the hottest party of the summer, the 21st annual Ten Ugly Men Festival. New events include KanJam and Corn Hole, along with old favorites like volleyball, kickball and dodgeball. To order tickets, which are $30 in advance for adults, $10 for adolescents ages 13 to 20 and… more

Submitted by: Katie Sauer, Golisano Children's Hospital

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Second Opinion TV Show-Long QT Syndrome

Event Date:	Saturday, July 24, 2010
Event Time:	3:00PM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-Long QT Syndrome

Event Date:	Sunday, July 25, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Kids Helping Kids Southtown Plaza Summer Fest

Event Date:	Sunday, July 25, 2010
Event Time:	11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Event Location:	Southtown Plaza

Southtown Plaza's parking lot will transform into a children's play place with all kinds of activities for kids, including a "Get Well" craft area inside the former Old Navy store, where kids can create cards to send along to patients at Golisano Children's Hospital, a "baby crawl" at 11 a.m.,… more

Submitted by: Katie Sauer, Golisano Children's Hospital

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Look Good Feel Better Program for Female Cancer Patients

Event Date:	Monday, July 26, 2010
Event Time:	10 am to 12 pm
Event Location:	Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Dr ,Rochester 14623
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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Cheshire AV Golf Classic

Event Date:	Monday, July 26, 2010
Event Time:	9:00am - 8:00pm
Event Location:	Brockport Country Club, 3739 County Line Road

The 3rd annual Cheshire A/V Golf Classic will benefit the Kirch Developmental Services Center at Golisano Children's Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The center provides individualized evaluation and specialty health care for children with developmental disabilities and movement disorders. The center also offers community education, trains professionals,… more

Submitted by: Katie Sauer, Golisano Children's Hospital

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Next Generation Leaders Program

Event Date:	Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Event Time:	5:30 P.M.-7:00P.M.
Event Location:	50 Prince Street
Contact Telephone:	585-241-4261

*This event is free and open to everyone
* Training dates are Tuesday, July 27 or Thursday, August 12, both from 5:30-7pm The American Red Cross and Big Brothers Big Sisters are looking to recruit 30 mentors to be matched with youth in grades 9-12 in its Next Generation Leaders… more

Submitted by: Christine White, Greater Rochester Red Cross

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Thompson Health's Cardiac Rehabilitation Eastview Mall Walkers Club

Event Date:	Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Event Time:	7:00AM
Event Location:	Eastview Mall
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6253

Join Thompson Health's Cardiac Rehabilitation department for its Mall Walkers Club Tuesdays, July 13 and 27, at Eastview Mall. The mall opens to walkers at 7 a.m. Healthy heart experts will be available to take blood pressures and answer questions from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the food court on… more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

Category: Health Screening, Health Education, Seminars & Training, Support Group Meeting

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FF Thompson Hospital Operation Kids Program for families of children undergoing surgery

Event Date:	Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Event Time:	7:00PM-7:45PM
Event Location:	Surgical Care Center, FF Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St. Canandaigua
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6111

Operation Kids is for families of children who will be undergoing surgery, and is meant to ease any concerns the children and adults might have. It includes a tour of the Surgical Care Center, Operating Room and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, followed by a question/answer session. Also, children are treated to… more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training, Support Group Meeting

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Gilda's Club Zumba Class

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Event Time:	6-7:30pm
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Join us for the first ever Zumba dance/exercise class for teens and young adults. Bring friends! RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3
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 Picnic - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Event Time:	5-6:30 pm
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

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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Zumba Class - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Event Time:	6-7:30pm
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Join us for the first ever Zumba dance/exercise class for teens and young adults. Bring friends! RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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FF Thompson Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

Event Date:	Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Event Time:	5:00PM-6:00PM
Event Location:	M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, 350 Parrish St. Canandaigua, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-507-7002

The Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group will meet on Wednesdays, July 14 and 28, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua. This group is open to individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury, their loved ones and anyone who is… more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

Category: Support Group Meeting

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series - Gilda's Club

Event Date:	Thursday, July 29, 2010
Event Time:	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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Second Opinion TV Show-Forever Young

Event Date:	Friday, July 30, 2010
Event Time:	7:30AM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-Forever Young

Event Date:	Friday, July 30, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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6th Annual Blues Fest!

Event Date:	Friday, July 30, 2010
Event Time:	5pm
Event Location:	Yates County Fairgrounds
Contact Telephone:	315-536-9029

10 Live Blues Bands!
For Tickets:
-Pre-Sale Weekend Admission only $10 per Person before July 25th (Available at Llyods or online: http://www.lloydslimited.biz/events.htm)
-Tickets are $15 at the gate ...For more information on the festival go to http://www.lloydslimited.biz/events.htm Sponsorships and vendor spaces available! On-Site Camping is also available!
-Motor homes, campers,… more

Submitted by: Stephanie Kiesow, American Red Cross

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Brockport BBQ & Music Fest to Benefit the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center

Event Date:	Saturday, July 31, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 AM-8:00PM
Event Location:	Holley Street, SUNY College at Brockport
Contact Telephone:	585-472-5093

Professional and backyard barbecue chefs will face off in a series of delicious contests this weekend during the BBQ & Music Festival in conjunction with Brockport's Summer Arts Festival. The taste-bud-tantalizing event, set for Saturday and Sunday, July 31 and Aug. 1, at SUNY Brockport, will support patient care programs… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Epilepsy Summer Educational Series-Epilepsy & Child Development

Event Date:	Saturday, July 31, 2010
Event Time:	11:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	Manlius Public Library, Manlius
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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Second Opinion TV Show-HIV in Middle Age

Event Date:	Saturday, July 31, 2010
Event Time:	3:00PM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Tour de Thompson bicycle ride

Event Date:	Saturday, July 31, 2010
Event Time:	7:00 AM registration, 8 AM mass start
Event Location:	Tour begins and ends at Onanda Park on the west shore of Canandaigua Lake
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6050

This bicycle tour of the Bristol Hills features scenic views of Canandaigua Lake with a 15-mile ride, a 31-mile ride or a 100K ride featuring 6,800 feet of climbing. The $35 registration fee includes a post-ride picnic, massages and parking on the upland side of the park. Proceeds benefit the… more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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