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Fairport cheerleading squads take part in fall service projects

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 9:00am

Fairport cheerleading squads take part in fall service projects

Fairport High School cheer squads were busy last weekend giving back to the community!

On Sunday, Fairport Varsity Cheerleaders participated in the 2012 "Walking on Sunshine" fundraiser to support Mary Cariola Children's Center and their activities for children with developmental delays especially those with complex or multiple disabilities.

While they took part in that the Fairport Freshmen Cheerleaders joined thousands of others and walked around downtown Rochester in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The girls raised over $8,000.

On Saturday, Faiport Junior Varsity Cheerleaders planted more than 1800 flowers in their "Garden of Hope" to raise research funds and awareness of Rett Syndrome.

Fairport Freshmen Cheerleaders at Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk

Fairport JV Cheerleaders's Garden of Hope

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Fairport, Pittsford canal photos win top honors in contest

Submitted by News 10NBC

Thursday, September 27th, 2012, 12:12pm

Fairport, Pittsford canal photos win top honors in contest

Work by two local photographers has taken first-place in the statewide 2012 Erie Canalway photo contest.

"Fairport at Dawn" by photographer Keith Boas, of Fairport, took first place in the category Buildings, Bridges, and Locks. His photo "Jogging in a Snowstorm," taken in Bushnell's Basin, also placed first in its category.

Also taking first place was Pittsford photographer Gary Eisenhart's photo, "Lock 33 Sunset" in the On the Water category. Eisenhart's photo "Canal Duck Family" placed third in the Nature of the Canal category. Rochester native Stephen Drew also won honorable mention for his image of Albion.

“These outstanding images show us the beauty and character of the canal corridor and remind us of what makes it a unique place to celebrate and preserve,” stated Beth Sciumeca, Executive Director of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.

Judges selected 12 winning photos from more than 400 entries.

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MDA's Show of Strength aired Sunday evening on News10NBC

Submitted by WHEC_Web_Staff

Monday, September 3rd, 2012, 12:07pm

News10NBC has received calls from viewers wondering about the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Many of them grew up watching the MDA telethon on Labor Day.

The MDA Show of Strength actually aired on News10NBC Sunday night and featured testimonials with people dealing with muscle diseases and of course, lots of entertainment like singer Carole King wrapping up the show on a positive note.

News10NBC's Rebecca Leclair co-hosted the local segments with Tony Infantino from WARM 101.3 to let people know that more than $620,000 has come in to support local research at the University of Rochester Medical Center and provide patient services.

To make a donation or to learn more, click here.

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Fairport charity shop to celebrate $100,000 customer

Submitted by News 10NBC

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012, 11:58am

It took the Tool Thrift Shop less than 2 years to make make $100,000 since opening in 2010. Now the charity shop is honoring the customer that helped them reach their mark.

Ed Stockman will be honored at a brief ceremony on Friday, August 10, at the store. The Tool Thrift Shop's CEO Thomas Poelma will be presenting Stockman with a gift certificate and will celebrate with the shop's volunteers.

The Tool Thrift Shop is a volunteer-run, donation-based, resale shop featuring tools and hardware at great prices. Revenue earned from the shop supports Senior Options for Independence -- a group that supports seniors who choose to age in their own homes.

The Tool Thrift Shop is located at 126 Fairport Village Landing. For more information on the event, call (585) 223-0484

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Annual Fairport Angel Walk Scheduled for August 3

Submitted by Megan Manzari, Community Blogger

Monday, July 30th, 2012, 9:46am

Our community will unite on August 3, 2012 at 6:00pm for the annual Fairport Angel Walk.

The Angel Walk is held every year in memory of Meredith McClure, Bailey Goodman, Katie Shirley, Sara Monnat and Hannah Congdon, who were killed in a car crash on June 26, 2007, just days after their high school graduation. The event shook the Fairport-Perinton community and the impact of the tragedy was felt across the nation.

The three mile walk will start and end at Kennelley Park Gazebo. This year’s walk is on the fifth anniversary of the Celebration of Life that was held in August 2007 at Fairport High School to remember the girls.

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Federation of Social Workers Seeking Nominations for Human Services Worker of the Year Awards

Submitted by Megan Manzari, Community Blogger

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, 9:43am

Do you know a volunteer, local business owner or human services worker who goes above and beyond to help those in need in our community? Here's a chance to help them get recognition for all that they do!

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Perinton Bicentennial family picnic, contests to be held Saturday, July 14

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Friday, July 13th, 2012, 2:43pm

The Town of Perinton’s two-week celebration of its 200th anniversary comes to a close this weekend with a gala family picnic on Saturday, July 14 and a concert on Sunday, July 15 evening, both at Center Park behind the Perinton Community Center on Turk Hill Road.

“We’ve had a wonderful string of events with great participation from the community,” said Pat Knapp, member of the Perinton Bicentennial Executive Committee. “But we’ve always planned that the family picnic this Saturday would be a highlight, because there’s something for people of all ages – and, once again, it’s all free.”

The picnic, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday features an antique car show, a firemen’s waterball competition, a horseshoe tournament, a Lollypop Farm “kissing booth,” Gadgets the Clown, and plenty of traditional, old-time picnic games like potato sack relays, and three-legged races.

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