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East Rochester to host "Christmas Around the World"

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011, 1:24pm

East Rochester to host "Christmas Around the World"

The town/village of East Rochester, ER Chamber of Commerce and School District will hold an open community celebration this Saturday, Dec. 17.

"Christmas Around the World" will be held at the Village Hall, 120 West Commercial St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling, live music and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Free popcorn will be available and children's stories will be read at the library. For more information contact Mary Cilento at 381-9147 or jcilent1@rochester.rr.com.

Courtesy: Fairport-ERPost.com

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Monroe County kicks off annual Coats for Seniors program

Submitted by WHEC_Web_Staff

Monday, December 5th, 2011, 1:39pm

Monday morning, Monroe County kicked off its annual Coats for Seniors program.

Officials are collecting new or gently used coats for older adults in need. Donations are being accepted daily from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Monroe County Office Building and participating senior centers.

Contributions will be collected until January 31.

Seniors in need of a coat can call 585-753-6280.

Click here for a list of drop-off locations

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Don't like Black Friday? Try Orange Friday instead

Submitted by WHEC_Web_Staff

Friday, November 25th, 2011, 1:01pm

Not a fan of the crowds and sales on Black Friday? A unique craft sale is giving you the chance to still get some shopping done, while helping a good cause.

The "Orange Friday" sale is in memory of Hannah Congdon, one of the Fairport Five- five best friends killed in a car crash just days after graduating from Fairport High School.

The craft show goes until 3 p.m. at Casa Large Vineyards on Turk Hill Road. Proceeds benefit a school in Kenya which was built by "Hannah's Hope," a charity that was set up after the teen died in a car crash along with 4 of her friends in 2007.

Organizers are calling it an "Orange Friday" sale, because orange was Hannah's favorite color.

"The fact that we've been able to build on her memory and build a beautiful school and continue to add classrooms in Kenya is just I'm sure something that she'd be extremely proud of," says Hannah's father, Terry Congdon.

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The Rochester Folk Art Guild presents its 50th “Holiday Festival of Crafts"

Submitted by Kristine Thompson, Community Arts Blogger

Monday, November 21st, 2011, 10:36am

The Rochester Folk Art Guild will present its 50th Holiday Festival of Crafts from 10 am to 5 pm on Friday, Nov. 25th and Saturday, Nov. 26th and from 11 am to 5 pm, Sunday, Nov. 27th. The show will be held at The Harley School, 1981 Clover Street in Rochester, between Elmwood Ave.

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Reservations being accepted for Fairport Village Christmas Party

Submitted by News 10NBC

Friday, November 18th, 2011, 5:25pm

The 41st annual Fairport Village Christmas Party will be held on Friday, Dec. 2, at the Green Lantern Inn, One East Church St., Fairport.

All proceeds generated from the event benefit the Perinton Food Shelf.

Cocktails begin at 6:30 pm, followed by a sit-down dinner and dancing. The Johnny Matt Band will be providing entertainment.

Tickets cost $40 per person. Reservations must be made by the Monday, Nov. 28 deadline. To reserve tickets and inquire about tables seating 8 or 10, call 585-223-5929.
Courtesy: Fairport-ERPost.com

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"Have a Heart for Hannah's Hope" to be held at Casa Larga

Submitted by News 10NBC

Thursday, November 17th, 2011, 11:10am

"Have a Heart for Hannah's Hope" to be held at Casa Larga

You don't need to go to the mall on Black Friday to find that perfect Christmas present for that special someone, just head to Casa Larga Vineyards in Fairport.

"Have a Heart for Hannah's Hope", a holiday arts and crafts fundraiser will be held on Friday November 25 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Casa Larga at Turk Hill Road in Fairport.

The fundraiser will raise money for another classroom at Hannah's Hope, a school in Kenya built in memory of Hannah Congdon. Right now, the school goes through 3rd grade. The money we raised will go toward a classroom that will take the children up to eighth grade.

Hannah was a 2007 graduate of Fairport High School who was killed in a car crash with four of her friends just days after their graduation.

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Behind the scenes of the Pirate Toy Fund

Submitted by WHEC_Web_Staff

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011, 5:14pm

News 10NBC is getting ready for our annual Pirate Toy Fund drive. It's your chance to help us collect toys for children in need at Christmastime. This year’s drive runs from November 28 through December 3.

On Thursday, November 17 on a special edition of ROC City Tonight at 7 p.m. we will take you behind the scenes of the Pirate Toy Fund. We'll introduce you to Gary the Happy Pirate -- the man responsible for collecting tens of thousands of toys each year for children all around our area. And we'll show you why this is one of the most important programs in our community.

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