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Christopher's Challenge Hike for Life

Submitted by Melissa Campbell, Edge Advertising Group

Friday, March 23rd, 2012, 10:55am

Two men who lost their lives to cancer will be honored this weekend at the 11th Annual Hike for Life, sponsored Christopher’s Challenge and Strong’s Blood and Marrow Transplant Program on Sunday, March 25. The Hike for Life will be held in memory of Gene Martello, from Seneca Falls, and Tony Canali, from Canandaigua. Both men were in need of bone marrow transplants, and were dedicated supporters of Christopher's Challenge and believed in the mission of getting more people typed to be potential bone marrow donors.

Tony Canali, a guidance counselor and rugby and indoor track coach for McQuaid Jesuit, lost his battle with AML Leukemia in 2009 on his 60th birthday. Gene Martello passed away in 2006 after a brave fight with multiple myeloma. Gene’s son, Mark Martello, became a bone marrow donor last year after taking part in a bone marrow drive at a Christopher’s Challenge Hike for Life the previous year. He is hoping to meet his recipient soon.

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The Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Performs this Spring

Submitted by Kristine Thompson, Community Arts Blogger

Friday, February 10th, 2012, 3:00pm

The Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Performs this Spring

I'm looking forward to the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (RPYO) spring concert season for several reasons: the music is exemplary and...my son plays the tuba in it. If you're free on Sunday, March 4th or Sunday, May 13th, check out these concerts. You'll be delighted by the quality of the performances.

The RPYO is a symphony orchestra comprised of 100 dedicated young musicians in grades eight through 12 from around the greater Rochester area. These two spring concerts conclude the orchestra's 2011/2012 41st season. The March one includes its annual side-by-side concert with members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. All performances are led by Dr. David Harman, music director and conductor of the RPYO.

“Our students have enormous talent and passion for music and incredible drive,” said Dr.

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Wegmans customers give big to hunger relief in 2011

Submitted by WHEC_Web_Staff

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012, 10:56am

The Wegmans Check Out Hunger and Care About Hunger campaigns raised $1.43-million. That’s a four-percent increase from the 2010 campaigns.

Wegmans Community Relations Manager Linda Lovejoy said, "We know that the demand placed on food banks has increased dramatically in recent years. We're thankful and humbled by these results. They show that our customers and employees have responded just as caring neighbors do, by giving generously to help their communities."

Both campaigns allowed shoppers to donate $1, $2, $3, or $5 (or any amount) at checkout to each store's local food bank. In Rochester, the money raised goes to Foodlink. This year, $674,277 was raised.

Hunger relief campaigns raised a total of $2.3 million at Wegmans in 2011. Since these programs began in 1993, the company has raised more than $18 million for hunger relief.

For more Rochester, N.Y. news go to our website www.whec.com.

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Movie filmed in Rochester to premiere at Little Theater

Submitted by News 10NBC

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012, 2:04pm

After five years in the making, the movie, "SOPHOMORE" will make its world premiere right here in Rochester.

It will premiere on Friday January 13 at the Little Theater at 7:00pm.

The comedy was written and directed by Rochester native Tim Beideck and produced by Rich Angell, also a Rochester native.

"SOPHOMORE" stars Patrick Warburton(Seinfeld, Rules of Engagement, The Tick) and Emmy award winner Amanda Plummer.

The cast also includes many high school kids from the Rochester area and was filmed in Rochester, Webster, Irondequoit, Spencerport, Penfield, Charlotte and on sets built at Rochester Tech Park in Gates.

"SOPHOMORE" is a comedy about a group of students, their teachers and families and how their adventures lead to a higher level of tolerance, understanding and respect for each other.

For more information please visit www.sophomoremovie.com

World premiere tckets are $35 a

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Clarkson to host its annual Best Little Christmas Party

Submitted by News 10NBC

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 12:00pm

Clarkson to host its annual Best Little Christmas Party

Come celebrate the holidays with the Town of Clarkson. They are hosting their annual Best Little Christmas Party. The party is Saturday December 17 at 10:00am at the Clarkson Court House on Lake Road in Clarkson.

The party is for kids 10 and under. There will be a pinata, Christmas carols and of course, a visit from Old St. Nick himself. If your children are planning on attending, please drop off a gift($10 or less) with your child's name on it to the Town Hall of Justice Court by December 9. Santa will give the gift to your child at the Christmas party.

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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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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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