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August 1 LDA's 40th Birthday Bash! LDA Life and Learning Services (formerly Learning Disabilities Association of the Genesee Valley, Inc.) will be celebrating it's 40th Birthday on Friday, August 1st, 2003 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at our offices located at 339 East Avenue, near the inner loop. We will be featuring the Steve Green Trio, a local Rochester jazz group, and the vocal stylings of poet Diane Gaffney - who has performed in the International Jazz Festival, and who will also be performing a story hour for children. In addition, LDA will be presenting each child who comes to our birthday party with a book. We will also be featuring a cake contest for local pastry chefs and bakers, in both amateur and professional divisions, with awards designed and provided by local artist, Andrew Galvin, who has received national acclaim for his glassworks, and a cake auction for anyone who wants to stop by and bid on the cakes submitted. Coffee and cake will be served as well. For contact information, please call Barbara Bangs, Director of Marketing for LDA Life and Learning Services at 585-263-3323, ext 247. Our website is at http://www.ldagvi.org, and our address is LDA Life and Learning Services, 339 East Avenue, Suite 420, Rochester, NY 14620. This event is FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Thanks! The Secret Garden, A Musical Presented by Penfield's Young, Open & Honest Players on July 30-August 2 at 8:00 PM at Penfield High School, 25 High School Dirve (off of Five-Mile Line Road). Written by Marcia Norman and Lucy Simon. $14 adults, $10 students; Special Senior Citizen rate $10 for August 1st performance only. Tickets available at all Wegmans Video Depts. or at the Penfield Recreation Dept. For more information, or to reserve tickets with a major credit card contact 585-340-8655. August 2 The Secret Garden, A Musical Presented by Penfield's Young, Open & Honest Players on July 30-August 2 at 8:00 PM at Penfield High School, 25 High School Drive (off of Five-Mile Line Road). Written by Marcia Norman and Lucy Simon. $14 adults, $10 students; Special Senior Citizens rate $10 for August 1st performance only. Tickets available at all Wegmans Video Depts. or at the Penfield Recreation Dept. For more information, or to reserve tickets with a major credit card contact 585-340-8655. August 9 In Praise of Predators From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. view a display of carnivorous plants that we don't often see. Zoo animals will also be highlighted with "Predator or Not" signs as well as information on these animals. Event includes fun activities, crafts and unique displays. Event is free for members or with regular paid zoo admission. "Brainstorm!" Rock, Rhythm and Blues for Kids at the Seneca Park Zoo! Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10 at 12:45pm on the D&C Performance Stage at the Seneca Park Zoo! Performing songs from their upcoming CD "Brain Toilet Revolution: Rock, Rhythm and Blues for a Kid's Cranium!”, the three adult musician/composers celebrate respect, peace and the positive power of diversity! The Moonbeam2earth Project's high-energy show uses inspiring songs to create an entertaining musical trip through the important and thoughtful lands of learning and self-respect. It's fun! It's cool! It’s at the zoo! Children and adults in the audience clap,sing and use percussive instruments! You'll hear songs like "Boogie Back to School" (It's cool to boogie to school!), "I Love My Lunch Lady" (She helps me dine!), and, yes, even a song about homework! (But my favorite TV show is on!) Even a song about your brain! It can't get much better than this...the Seneca Park Zoo and positive, funky music with a message. Join us! For more information call 585-381-8779 or visit our website at www.moonbeam2earth.org August 10 Brainstorm!" Rock, Rhythm and Blues for Kids at the Seneca Park Zoo Sunday, August 10 at 12:45pm On the D&C Performance Stage at the Seneca Park Zoo! Performing songs from their upcoming CD "Brain Toilet Revolution: Rock, Rhythm and Blues for a Kid's Cranium!”, the three adult musician/composers celebrate respect, peace and the love of learning through music! The Moonbeam2earth Project's high-energy show uses inspiring songs to create an entertaining musical trip through the important and thoughtful lands of diversity, learning and self-respect. It's fun! It's cool! It’s at the zoo! Children and adults clap, sing and use percussive instruments! You'll hear songs like "Boogie Back to School" (It's cool to boogie to school!), "I Love My Lunch Lady" (She helps me dine!), and, yes, even a song about homework! (But my favorite TV show is on!) Even a song about your brain! It can't get much better than this...the Seneca Park Zoo and positive, funky music with a message. Join us! For more information call 585-381-8779 or visit website at www.moonbeam2earth.org August 15 ZooBrew Stroll through the Seneca Park Zoo with your friends or meet new ones at this ADULT-ONLY event that includes live music by Providence, cash bar, finger foods and door prizes. General admission $5, $3 for zoo members, 5:30-8:30 p.m., rain or shine. Call (585) 336-7200 for more information or visit our website:www.senecaparkzoo.org August 20 Family Fun Night - Animal Opposites From 6-8p.m.,at the Seneca Park Zoo, enjoy dinner and beverages, fun activities and cool animals. These programs are an exciting educational experience for the whole family. $25 members/$35 non-members for a family of four. $3 each additional family member. Ages 5 and up. Call (585) 336-7213 to register. August 23 SPAR Group Activity - August Give your family all the fun and excitement of more than 70 great attractions at Seabreeze. You'll find thrilling adult rides and classic family rides ? plus some cool kiddie rides too. Then there's Raging Rivers, a whole waterpark full of liquid fun for everyone. Plus, check out great games to play, favorite summertime foods to eat and live shows to watch and enjoy. COST: Adult $6.95 (2 rides), Youth $13.50 (each for unlimited rides) Address: 4600 Culver Road 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Animal Enrichment Day Learn how the Seneca Park Zoo works to keep our animals physically and mentally fit. Enrichment activities are scheduled every half hour with a different animal demonstrating how they like to keep busy. Animal Enrichment Day also includes fun activities, crafts and unique displays. Event is free for members and with regular paid admission. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |