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Event Sunday to celebrate 25 years of helping Fairport youth

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 6:00am

In 1988, many school districts across the state of New York were given the task of created a community council for promoting healthy behavior among youth.

The Drug Free Schools and Community Act provided funding for districts along with written criteria for starting a functional partnership among schools, local law enforcement, government, and community groups.

While such groups were formed, few have lasted as long as the Fairport-Perinton Chemical Prevention Advisory Council (CPAC).

Debra Tandoi, who also works as the Asset Coordinator for the Fairport school district, says this is something Fairport takes great pride in.

“We followed the formula, and I think that’s the reason we’ve been able to sustain ourselves over the years,” said Tandoi.

The goal of CPAC is to educate youth about the dangers of substance abuse and promote healthy habits in the face of negative peer pressure.

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Fairport's Moonlight Creamery celebrates "International Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day"

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Tuesday, January 29th, 2013, 2:20pm

Fairport's Moonlight Creamery celebrates "International Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day"

A 40-plus year tradition of beating the winter blues with ice cream for breakfast continues on Saturday at Moonlight Creamery in Fairport.

From 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the local gourmet creamery will serve several breakfast-themed flavors, including To Sow My Wild Oats, Sticky Bunz, and the return of annual favorite, Maple Bacon. There will also be the traditional toppings as well as favorite cereal toppings such as Fruity Pebbles, Cap’n Crunch and granola, along with Belgian waffles a la mode, a “Complete Breakfast” sundae, and ice cream filled donut sandwiches. Coffee lovers will enjoy Espresso with English Toffee, made with fair trade, single origin, organic espresso roasted locally by Joe Bean Roasters.

There will also be door prizes including an “Apprentice Party” to develop and make your own ice cream flavor, “Ice Cream for a Year” certificates, and gift certificates for signature ice cream cakes and Decadence Party Packs.

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Rochester based charity and local organizations partner for holiday gift project

Submitted by Megan Manzari, Community Blogger

Friday, December 14th, 2012, 9:30am

Alyssa’s Angels, a Henrietta based charity, started a holiday gift project in 2011 to directly help local children and families in need during the holiday season. Five worthy non-profit organizations were selected and Alyssa’s Angels donated $500 to each.

This year, in an effort for the program to have a greater impact and help even more Rochester area children and families; Alyssa’s Angels reached out for partner organizations from the community to match its $500 donation. Through this effort, each of the five selected non-profit organizations received $1,000.

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East Rochester hosts Christmas 'Round the World event

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Tuesday, December 11th, 2012, 2:57pm

East Rochester hosts Christmas 'Round the World event

Saturday, December 15, East Rochester will host the second annual event complete with festive music, food, vendors and more. Guests may ride a horse-drawn carriage to events within the village all day.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Jean Daniel Senior Center
Come for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Jean Daniel Senior Center from noon to 3 p.m. The cast of “Sing Out” will lead carols at noon. Free refreshments will be provided.

Powers Farm Market
A live nativity will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Guests have the option of taking a shuttle bus to and from the market.

ER school campus
School choruses will perform at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Kids’ activities will include holiday book readings with Anita Mance, crafts and cookie decorating. Food will be available for purchase.

Edmund Lyon Park

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Volunteers sought for ER's Christmas Around the World event

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Monday, December 3rd, 2012, 3:20pm

Volunteers and participants are being sought for East Rochester's second "Christmas 'Round the World" celebration, set for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at various locations.

The event will include activities such as music/caroling, children's stories, food and item vendors, games and crafts for all ages, Santa and Mrs. Claus, sales and giveaways by local merchants, and horse-drawn carriage rides.

Volunteers are needed, ideally, to work a four-hour shift (9-1, noon-4, or 3-7). If you would like to help with one or two shifts, either individually or as part of a group, please contact Katie Conners DeVito at katie_devito@er.monroe.edu or Doreen DiNardo at doreen_dinardo@er.monroe.edu or 248-6389.

If you would like to be involved in another capacity, either individually or as part of a group, or for more information, contact Chris Pusateri at cpusateri@harrischesworth.com.

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Henderson Ford to Host ‘Go Further with Ford Night’ Combining Fusion, Fundraising and American Idol

Submitted by Megan Manzari, Community Blogger

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012, 9:43am

Henderson Ford to Host ‘Go Further with Ford Night’ Combining Fusion, Fundraising and American Idol

Henderson Ford presents “Go Further with Ford Night” on Thursday, November 15th- a free fundraising event that will benefit Moose Charities and showcase the brand new 2013 Ford Fusion.

Go Further with Ford Night is the fun finale to Random Acts of Fusion, the unique program hosted by Ryan Seacrest that has generated more than 12 million consumer engagements with the Ford Fusion by playing out a story arc through multimedia platforms.

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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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