19th Ward Square Fair

 19th Ward Community Association
 

Square Fair
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Saturday, June 1st

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Aberdeen Square - Aberdeen and Post Ave
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Come Have Breakfast with your Neighbors

8 am -10 am

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Parade begins at 216 Thurston Rd at 12:30 pm

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Let the Children's Games Begin

Pull a Wagon in the Parade

Watch the Silver Sneakers Strut their Stuff!!

Vendor Booths, Music
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Entertainment

Steve Grills and the Roadmasters

Joe Beard

Is Gosnell Case Unique?

RPD Citizen of the Year

Our own Susan Morehouse, head of the Arnett Block Association, was chosen by the Rochester Police Department as the 2012 "Citizen of the Year" for her work in the community. Last night she was given an award by Chief Sheppard at the RPD annual recognition banquet at the Riverside Convention Center in downtown Rochester.

Spring Bike Clinic!

R Community Bikes (RBC) and the Arnett Block Association held a neighborhood Bike Clinic in our parking lot at 350 Arnett Blvd today, May 4th, from 1-4 pm. RBC's expert volunteer crew of bike mechanics, including some new neighborhood helpers, was on site with parts and tools to repair all the broken bikes that showed up. We had a great turnout of over 40 kids, many with their parents, and not only repaired flat tires, broken chains, and other damage to the bikes that they brought but gave away 16 reconditioned bikes in a free raffle to kids without bikes of their own who came in eager anticipation. Certificates to get a bike at the RCB warehouse were also available for winners who didn't match the sizes of free bikes available and some sad losers.
R Community Bikes a non-profit organization that recycles bikes in Rochester. RCB gives away over 1000 bikes to the Rochester community every year. Thanks to a grant, they have a trailer for bringing bikes, tools, and parts to off-site events. Their shop/warehouse is at 226 Hudson Avenue, and volunteers are welcome!

Our next community event will be on Saturday, August 4th, from noon until 4 pm when we're hoping that RCB will be able join us again for our annual Block Party. Be sure to come and bring your neighbors and friends!

RYO Hosts TWISY Event!

Last night our own Rochester Youth Outreach (RYO) team hosted their first major event, TWISY. What on earth is TWISY? Well, it's a reminder that The World Is Still Young, a celebration of young talent in the arts, music, and good planning and teamwork, a testimony that creative youth with good hearts and a little encouragement can go a long way. The future is brighter because you all care!

Over 50 people of all ages came, including classmates at Wilson High School, friends, visitors from out of town, parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, teachers, volunteers and staff. A tasty grilled dinner and salad prepared by the youth was available as part of the entrance fee, along with lots of music, spoken word, and wholesome entertainment. There were even homemade cupcakes and TWISY tee shirts for sale at a modest price to raise funds for RYO. Watch the video below for to catch an impromptu drum circle.