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February 1 AND THAT'S NEW YORK Rochester's Only Musical Revue Ensemble A Magical Journey Thru STAGES Presents AND THAT'S NEW YORK! At The Jewish Community Center Hart Auditorium 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Brighton January 11, 25 & February 1 @ 7:00 PM January 11, 12, 25, 26, February 1, & 2 @ 2:00 PM February performances to benefit The Benincasa Home For The Terminally Ill $15 Adults $12 Students/Senior Citizens Tickets may be purchased at the door, or at any Wegmans "That's The Ticket" counter ($1 surcharge). For more information contact 234-8688 ext. 4 Please visit our website at www.mjtstages.org SCCA Road Rally To HornELL AND BACK, SCCA organized Road Rally Two or more people, in ordinary cars, on regular roads, within the legal speed limit, make up a rally team. The goal is to drive on time (not early or late) and follow instructions. Each team needs a wristwatch set to match rally time; something to write on and write with. For night rallies a flashlight or other interior lights are needed to read instructions. Amateurs as well as experienced rallyists are welcome. A Novice class is held before each rally. Inquiries are welcome. More information available on www.flr-scca.com/rally/2003 This rally is sponsored by the Finger Lakes Region SCCA. February 1, 2003 - Registration starts at 4:00pm, First Car Out:5:31pm. Start/Finish location: Peters Party Complex, RT 36 Leicester, NY Directions: www.peterspartycomplex.com/directions.html Contact for Rally: Bruce Perry rallycross@flr-scca.com 585-382-9243 Come and play with us! February 2 AND THAT'S NEW YORK Rochester's Only Musical Revue Ensemble A Magical Journey Thru STAGES Presents AND THAT'S NEW YORK! At The Jewish Community Center Hart Auditorium 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Brighton January 11, 25 & February 1 @ 7:00 PM January 11, 12, 25, 26, February 1, & 2 @ 2:00 PM February performances to benefit The Benincasa Home For The Terminally Ill $15 Adults $12 Students/Senior Citizens Tickets may be purchased at the door, or at any Wegmans "That's The Ticket" counter ($1 surcharge). For more information contact 234-8688 ext. 4 Please visit our website at www.mjtstages.org Tracking the Groundhog at Wesley Hill Groundhog Day Hike at the Wesley Hill Nature Preserve, Richmond, Ontario County. 1 pm Join expert tracker Angela Yeatman and discover the art of tracking. Using tracking guides and museum model prints, Yeatman, an environmental educator and naturalist, will teach us how to read prints, find patterns, and discover "stories in the snow". All ages. Bring skis or snowshoes. Meet at the Wenrich cabin, a short walk from the Wesley Road entrance to the preserve. The cabin will be open and heated, and hot beverages will be provided. Wesley Road is off Gulick Road in the town of Richmond. The Preserve entrance is about one mile from the intersection of Gulick Rd and Wesley Rd. This event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Western Lakes Chapter of the Finger Lakes Land Trust. For more information, visit www.fllt.org or call our Canandaigua office, (585)394-4189. February 5 Group 14621 Community Technology Center Open House The Group 14621 Community Technology Center (CTC) will hold an Open House on Wednesday, February 5, 2003, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1476 St. Paul St. The CTC concludes its pilot classes this week and is gearing up for another month of introductory-level classes starting the first week of February. Refreshments will be served, and attendees will have a chance to tour the facility, as well as speak to staff, volunteers and students about their involvement with the CTC. All are invited to come celebrate with the community, and learn more about the variety of educational and volunteer opportunities available at the CTC. For more information about the Open House or CTC, please call 585.266.8420. February 7 Researching and Developing Grants Nonprofit Works of Rochester, NY is presenting a one-day course for entry-level and mid-level grant grants. The course will cover the essentials of locating and selecting grants for your organization, and approaching and building relationships with funders so as to maximize your success. You will learn: -Research methods, including the best directories and online tools to use. -Methods for matching your organization's needs to funders' priorities. -How to select grants and create a grant-seeking strategy. -Tips for initiating contact with funders and establishing relationships prior to requesting money. Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY Cost: $95 per person, inclues materials,lunch and parking For addtional information, visit or website at: http://www.nonprofitworks.com OR contact us at: Phone: 585.454.4910, Fax: 585.454.4912 Nonprofit Works 137 East Avenue, Suite 209 Rochester, NY 14609 Yellowjackets in concert 8:00 p.m., Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester River Campus The Yellowjackets are one of the University of Rochester's premiere male a cappella groups. Sing, laugh, and celebrate as the YJs celebrate the release of their new CD! Special guest performances will be featured as well. Admission $5/$7 at the door Tickets available at the UR Common Market in Wilson Commons February 8 Anderson Alley Artists/Second Saturday An Open-Studio event featuring the Anderson Alley Artists. Date: Saturday, February 8 Hours: 10 AM to 3 PM Where: 250 North Goodman Street, Rochester Anderson Alley Artists/Second Saturday An Open-Studio event, featuring the work of several artists in a variety of media...printmaking, painting, ceramics, fibers, art books and more. Date: Saturday, February 8 Hours: 10 AM to 3 PM Address: 250 North Goodman Street, Rochester NY 14607 (In the upper floors of the Fabrics & Findings Building on Anderson Avenue in Rochester...just follow the signs) Contact: Mary McMahon: 461-3940 UR Chamber Singers in concert 8:00 p.m., Welles-Brown Room of Rush Rhees Library on the University of Rochester River Campus Join L. Brett Scott, UR Director of Choral Activity, and the UR Chamber Singers in an intimate concert of music from the English Renaissance. Admission is free! February 11 CENTERING SOUNDS Pathways to Health: Centering Sounds How we deal with our emotions in conflict and stress effects our health. This class teaches both a model for honoring emotions without being dominated by them and a set of breathing practices intended to decrease the impact of stress upon our bodies. 15% discount for members on resource video and book offered with class. Advance registration is a must for all classes at Loriís - Limited space is available! Call 424-2323 to sign up for classes. PLACE: LORI'S NATURAL FOODS CENTER DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH TIME: 6:00PM - 7:30PM FEE: $15.00; BC/BS members pay $5.00 INSTRUCTOR(S): JUDY WARNER February 12 BUILDING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM Want to know more about the flu or the cold? Learn to build your immune system to fight off infection and viruses. There are alternatives to the commercially manufactured pharmaceuticals. Find out what they are and how to integrate them into your lifestyle. Kelly Verzillo is a certified Natural Health Professional who believes individuals need to take a pro-active responsibility for their health. She shares her skills and knowledge to help others build and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Advance registration is a must for all classes at Loriís. Limited space is available! Call 424-2323 to sign up for classes. PLACE: LORIíS NATURAL FOODS CENTER DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH TIME: 7:00PM - 8:00PM FEE: $10.00 INSTRUCTOR(S): KELLY VERZILLO MORE INFORMATION: 424-2323 February 14 Grant Writing Basics Nonprofit Works of Rochester, NY is presenting a 2 part course (Feb 14 and Feb 21) designed for entry-level and mid-level grant writers seeking to demystify the grant writing process, and learn what matters most when it comes to getting funded. Participants will elarn through a combination of presentations and group activities, and will also receive Word and Excell documents that they can customize for their use. Topics covered include:pursuing grants with the funder in mind; combining logic models with grant applications; preparing master grant application for multiple uses; creating and formatting budgets for grants; tracking and following up application after they're submitted. Note: Researching and Developing Grants, Feb 7, is recommended as a compliment to this course. Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY Cost: $195 per person, includes materials,lunch, and parking For additional information, visit our website at: www.nonprofitworks.com OR Contact us at: 585.454.4910 / fax: 585.454.4912 Nonprofit Works 137 East Avenue, Ste. 209, Rochester, NY 14604 mail@nonprofitworks.com Music Between Hearts: A Romantic Valentine's Day Concert with Desserts Music Between Hearts: A Valentines Day Concert and Dessert Event by The Publick Musick. Come and hear romantic music accompanied by delicious desserts from Cutler's Restaurant. The concert is at the Memorial Art Gallery, 500 Univeristy Avenue at 8 pm on Friday, February 14, 2003. Tickets are $25 for one and $40 for two. To reserve tickets, call 671-6612. Call soon! This event sold out last year and seating is limited. Partner Yoga and Wine Party Soma Massage and Yoga Center at 20 North Goodman Street will be holding a partner yoga class with teachers Sigrid Long and Jeffrey Young at 7pm Valentine's Day. Learn to stretch, pose and breathe with the assistance of a partner. $10 per person, join us after for a wine and chocolates party! Contact 473-9240 or denise@massagerochester.com to sign up. www.massagerochester.com February 15 Healthy Eaters Potluck HEALTHY EATERS POTLUCK TO BE INAUGURAL EVENT FOR THE HEALTHY EATERS CLUB Rochester, NY -- A "Healthy Eaters Potluck," will be held Saturday, February 15, at the Rochester Friends Meeting House, 84 Scio Street, Rochester, beginning at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.). The potluck is sponsored by The Healthy Eaters Club, a new Rochester area organization dedicated to helping people maintain healthy eating habits through social and educational activities. A donation of $5 or more ($2 for low income) is requested to cover the facility rental. Participants must also bring a dish to pass that has been approved by the potluck coordinator. There will be a structured program following the meal to brainstorm future events for the club. The potluck and the club are open to anyone committed to establishing and maintaining healthy eating habits. The club does not push any particular diet or eating lifestyle, but rather encourages individuals to inform themselves about nutrition and make decisions based on personal needs. The club's purpose is to help people connect healthy eating with pleasure, friendship, and a cheerful spirit. There are only two restrictions: no smoking will be allowed at events, and children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans are welcome. Every effort will be made to ensure that everyone will have appropriate choices. Membership is free. People who wish to participate in the potluck must register by February 11. For more information and to register, go to http://georgia_nesmith.tripod.com/healthyeaters. People without Internet access may call Georgia NeSmith, club founder, at 585-546-6005. February 17 New Beading Class New Beading Class A3020 Beadwoven Square Stitch Bracelet February 17-March 3, 1-3 p. m. Instructor: Terry Byrne 1-3, Fee: $ 50 Get acquainted with the strongest member of the beadweaving family--square stitch. It's said that you can even cut into square stitched fabric and it will not un-ravel! It's a great stitch for bracelets-since they tend to take more punishment than other types of jewelry-and a bracelet is what we'll be making in this class. You'll learn the basic stitch technique, how to decrease, and how to attach a clasp. And, best of all, you'll welcome an elegant new bracelet to your collection! A materials list will be sent with confirmation of your registration. Beads can be purchased locally (a list of sources will be provided). Other materials may be purchased from the instructor. Expect the total cost of materials to be $15 to S20. Weavers' Guild of Rochester, Inc. Weaving & Fiber Arts Center at Village Gate Square Complex Box 20-Studio 407 302 N. Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14607 Call 461-1 770 to register or if you have questions Go to www.weaverscquildofrochester.org New Beading Class New Beading Class A3020 Beadwoven Square Stitch Bracelet February 17-March 3, 1-3 p. m. Instructor: Terry Byrne 1-3, Fee: $ 50 Get acquainted with the strongest member of the beadweaving family--square stitch. It's said that you can even cut into square stitched fabric and it will not un-ravel! It's a great stitch for bracelets-since they tend to take more punishment than other types of jewelry-and a bracelet is what we'll be making in this class. You'll learn the basic stitch technique, how to decrease, and how to attach a clasp. And, best of all, you'll welcome an elegant new bracelet to your collection! A materials list will be sent with confirmation of your registration. Beads can be purchased locally (a list of sources will be provided). Other materials may be purchased from the instructor. Expect the total cost of materials to be $15 to S20. Weavers' Guild of Rochester, Inc. Weaving & Fiber Arts Center at Village Gate Square Complex Box 20-Studio 407 302 N. Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14607 Call 461-1 770 to register or if you have questions Go to www.weaverscquildofrochester.org February 18 COPING WITH STRESS Coping with Stress: Lessons from the East The ancient Chinese art of qi gong and the relatively new Japanese art of aikido offer simple skills for balancing mind and body to deal with the stress of daily living. Learn more about their teachings and play with mind/body exercises you can continue to practice in daily living. Advance registration is a must for all classes at Loriís - Limited space is available! Call 424-2323 to sign up for classes. PLACE: LORI'S NATURAL FOODS CENTER DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH TIME: 6:00PM - 7:30PM FEE: $15.00; BC/BS members pay $5.00 INSTRUCTOR(S): JUDY WARNER February 20 New Beading Class New Beading Class A3053 Beadwoven Square Stitch Bracelet February 20 - March 6, 6-8 p.m.. Instructor: Terry Byrne 1-3, Fee:$ 50 Get acquainted with the strongest member of the beadweaving family--square stitch. It's said that you can even cut into square stitched fabric and it will not un-ravel! It's a great stitch for bracelets-since they tend to take more punishment than other types of jewelry-and a bracelet is what we'll be making in this class. You'll learn the basic stitch technique, how to decrease, and how to attach a clasp. And, best of all, you'll welcome an elegant new bracelet to your collection! A materials list will be sent with confirmation of your registration. Beads can be purchased locally (a list of sources will be provided). Other materials may be purchased from the instructor. Expect the total cost of materials to be $15 to S20. Weavers' Guild of Rochester, Inc. Weaving & Fiber Arts Center at Village Gate Square Complex Box 20-Studio 407 302 N. Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14607 Call 461-1 770 to register or if you have questions Go to www.weaverscquildofrochester.org February 21 Grant Writing Basics Nonprofit Works of Rochester, NY is presenting a 2 part course (Feb 14 and Feb 21) designed for entry-level and mid-level grant writers seeking to demystify the grant writing process, and learn what matters most when it comes to getting funded. Participants will elarn through a combination of presentations and group activities, and will also receive Word and Excell documents that they can customize for their use. Topics covered include:pursuing grants with the funder in mind; combining logic models with grant applications; preparing master grant application for multiple uses; creating and formatting budgets for grants; tracking and following up application after they're submitted. Note: Researching and Developing Grants, Feb 7, is recommended as a compliment to this course. Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY Cost: $195 per person, includes materials,lunch, and parking For additional information, visit our website at: www.nonprofitworks.com OR Contact us at: 585.454.4910 / fax: 585.454.4912 Nonprofit Works 137 East Avenue, Ste. 209, Rochester, NY 14604 mail@nonprofitworks.com February 22 University of Rochester Chamber Orchestra 8:00 p.m., Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester River Campus Under the baton of musical director David Harman, the UR Chamber Orchestra has become one of the premiere performing ensembles in the College Music Department at the University. This program will feature works by Faure, Mozart, and Respighi. Admission is free! SCCA Road Rally "The Long Way Home" Two or more people, in ordinary cars, on regular roads, within the legal speed limit, make up a rally team. The goal is to drive on time (not early or late) and follow detailed instructions. Each team needs a wristwatch; something to write on and write with. For night rallies a flashlight or other interior lights are needed to read instructions. Come and join us! Both amateurs as well as experienced rallyists are welcome. Inquiries are welcome. More information available on www.flr-scca.com/rally/2003 February 23 Important Lecture on Healthcare Sunday, February 23, 2:00 pm, First Unitarian Church, Winton Road, NYInterfaith Impact, presents author, internist, geriatrician Rudolph Mueller. He is on the faculty of University of Buffalo Medical Center. His research shows that comprehensive universal health care can provide all Americans preventive, restorative and cradle to grave medical care; all this at a saving of literally billions of dollars. Open to public. $3 donation suggested. February 24 Potluck for Progressives Potluck for Progressives: Monday, February 24th @ 5:30pm Downtown United Presbyterian Church 121 N. Fitzhugh Street Please bring a dish to pass and your own place setting. Action: Creating a Civil Liberties Safe Zone in Rochester Learn about the 44 cities, towns, and counties that have already passed resolutions to protect the civil liberties of their 5,566,084 residents from a gang of self-proclaimed "patriots" who demand we relinquish our rights. An action "tool kit" has been prepared so that we may begin work immediately -- before war in Iraq breaks out & the "Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003" (Patriot Act II) is shoved down our collective throats. Join us in action! You are not alone! +_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+ History of the Potluck for Progressives: The Potluck for Progressives, founded by the Rochester chapter of the Alliance for Democracy, has been bringing committed activists together to break bread & coordinate action on a regular basis for the past several years with the goal of building a large progressive coalition in Rochester. Members of the Potluck for Progressives have fostered a number of innovative initiatives to support their goal: The Annual Human Rights Day Vigil & Panel Discussion, the "Rochester" listserv, The Progressive Community Calendar Project, The Issues Mapping Project, and numerous other activities & actions. Activists who have a wide range of experience & who's concerns span the entire spectrum from environmental issues to social & economic justice find common ground in the dream of building a powerful local coalition here in our community. Every time we meet together we take another step towards our goal. Join us in action! You are not alone! For more information about how you can help build a strong progressive coalition in our community contact: The Alliance for Democracy, Rochester Chapter Sue Mihalyi @ 271-7713 or Peter Mott @ 381-5606 or Rome Celli @ 732-1767 ===== Rome Celli 585.732.1767 Treasurer, Green Party of Monroe County Something To Believe In. Someone To Vote For. Web: www.GPoMC.org - The GreenLine: 585.234.6470 February 26 Finger Lakes Women in Technology job fair/networking event Finger Lakes Community College Finger Lakes Women in Technology job fair/networking event Wednesday, February 26, 2003, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Main Campus, Canandaigua Need more information? Contact Laura Ann Rakoczy 585-394-3500 ext. 7637, rakoczla@flcc.edu Open to participating RACDA member colleges including all St. John Fisher College students. February 27 RAW FOODS CLASS What are RAW FOODS? What happens to proteins, fats and carbohydrates when cooked? These questions and more will be answered in the living foods class. Advance registration is a must for all classes at Loriís - Limited space is available! Call 424-2323 to sign up for classes. PLACE: LORI'S NATURAL FOODS CENTER DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 TIME: 7:00PM - 9:00PM INSTRUCTOR(S): Sarvamangala FEE: $12.00 February 28 FrameMaker 7 and XML QuickStart class Feb. 28th-Mar. 1st: Learn how to work with XML and FrameMaker, including setting up structured documents, DTDs, EDDs and round-trip XML. Adobe Certified Expert trainer Kay Ethier will provide 2 days of intense hands-on instruction. Current members of Society for Technical Communication pay $475, others pay $600. Registration by Feb. 4th. More information see www.resourx.com or contact Dorothy Hoskins (585) 750-3118, resourx@attglobal.net University of Rochester Wind Symphony 8:00 p.m., Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester River Campus Join conductor Cindi Johnston-Turner in a program of traditional and contemporary music for wind ensemble. Admission is free! The Spirit of Peace ĖVisions FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COUNCIL and POLITICS OF FOOD present. . . The Spirit of Peace ĖVisions A performance of drama, comedy, dance, music and poetry to stimulate your vision of a better world. Friday, February 28 8 p.m. First Unitarian Church Auditorium 220 S. Winton Rd Rochester, NY Sylvia Barker Maryann Connolly Saundra Ehman Maria Gillard Liz Hallmark Initial Embrace Vahnonn Lovewrite Fred Marshall Rick Petrie Jack Prewitt Raginggrannies Doug Waterman Roy Wood The longest work, a musical drama by Roy Wood, was described by City Newspaper as "outstanding, a multidisciplinary, madcap, but intelligent satire of the world economic system." Performance is free and open to the public. Handicap accessible. Donations will be accepted and split between aid to the Kai Cloud fund to support Guatemalan subsistence farmers and Rochester Roots School 9 Garden Project. For more information contact Roy Wood: 254-6514 (evenings, weekends) dancmonky@hotmail.com AND THAT'S NEW YORK! Musical Revue Presented by A Magical Journey Thru STAGES. Feb. 28 & Mar. 1 at 7:00 PM and Mar. 1 at 2:00 PM at The School Of The Arts, 45 Prince Street, Rochester. Tickets $15 Adults; $12 Students and Senior Citizens. Performances to benefit Shelley Whitney through the National Foundation for Transplants and The Sojourner House. For more information call 234-8688, ext. 4 or visit our website at www.mjtstages.org |