Calendar for the week of July 20, 2008

Blood Drives

•American Red Cross Blood Drives open to the public: July 22 from noon to 7 p.m. at Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport; July 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orleans County Administration Building, 14016 Route 31, Albion; July 23 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Hamlin Fire Department, 1503 Lake Road, Hamlin; July 23 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Legacy at Parklands, 2000 Park Creek Lane, Churchville; July 23 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Hilton Fire Department, 137 South Avenue, Hilton; July 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Chili Fire Department, 3231 Chili Avenue, Rochester. Blood donors must be healthy, at least 17 years old (16 with a NYS parental permission slip) and must weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. Donors can donate blood every 56 days, and public participation is encouraged. For information, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit www.donatebloodnow.org.

•American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 23 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Hamlin Fire Department’s Merritt Hall on 1503 Lake Road, Hamlin. Parking is available behind the hall. Walk-ins are welcome, but if possible, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment. Positive ID is required. If you donated on or before May 27 you are eligible to donate again.

•Community That Cares blood drive on Tuesday, July 22 from noon to 7 p.m. at the Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport. A Community That Cares blood drive is a Red Cross initiative which provides the opportunity for various community groups to come together for a common, larger blood drive. As a special token of thanks, all presenting donors at all blood drives through July 31 are eligible to enter a random drawing to win a weekend getaway worth $1000. All current and new donors can call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or visit www.DonateBloodNow.org to schedule an appointment. Blood donors must be at least 17 years-old (16 with a NYS parental permission slip avaialable at www.DonateBloodNow.org/16), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.

Classes/Workshops

•AgVenture FVI Survivor Day Camp July 28 through August 1 - a week-long career day camp for youth 12 to 14. Each day of camp will feature different adventures in the fruit and vegetable industry, culminating in a “Survivor” style challenge. Hands-on activities and things to take home each day. For registration information, contact Margo Bauer at Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension, 461-1000 ext. 230. $150 per week scholarships available.

•Pre-licensing Class - Monday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. You must have a NYS Learners’ Permit to take this class (bring it to the Gillam-Grant Community Center to register). Class size is limited. Report to class at 8:45 a.m.; class begins promptly at 9 p.m. There will be a half hour lunch break (bring your own lunch). Cost is $25 for Gillam-Grant members, $30 for non-members.

•Find out about free or low cost New York State sponsored health insurance at an Open House with free screenings on Wednesday, July 23 from noon to 6 p.m. at Oak Orchard Community Health Center, 300 West Avenue, Brockport, and Unity Health System, 115 Indigo Creek (Canal Ponds), Greece.

Entertainment/Events

•Cool Kids in the Park - July 25 - the Rochester Children’s Theater will present “The Velveteen Rabbit.” August 1 - The Family Adventure Yoga with an African Safari touch will be in town. There will be storytelling and music. Cool Kids events run from 7 to 8 p.m. on Fridays at Sagawa Park, Brockport. Rain location is the First Baptist Church, 125 Main Street, Brockport. Events are free. Call 585-637-3984 for information or go to www.generationcool.biz.

•Spencerport Music on the Canal 2008 Concert Series will be held on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clyde Carter Gazebo along the canal. July 20 performance by Nostalgic Reunion. No concert on July 27 because of Canal Days. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair. Concerts will be held rain or shine.

•Buffalo and Brandy will be at the Byron Heritage Fest on July 26 at 4 p.m. Join in some interactive fun with music and magic. Something for everyone. For information, call 494-1120.

•The First Baptist Church is providing a free meal at The Gathering Table on Sunday, July 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 124 South Main Street, Brockport, for anyone interested. Call 637-6990 with questions.

•Old Time Country and Blue Grass Jam presented by the Conservation Club of Brockport and The Fox Den on July 27 at 2 p.m. at 291 Ladue Road, Brockport. $2 donation (performers and club members optional). Legal beverages and food available. For information, call Marilyn Lafferty at 637-2982.

•Apply for a passport on Tuesday, July 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sweden Senior Center, 133 State Street, Brockport. Visit www.monroecounty.gov/clerk-passports.php or call the Monroe County Clerk’s office at 753-1600 for complete information on what is necessary to apply. Photos will be available for a $7 fee. Pre-registration is recommended by calling 431-0090. Fee is $100 for adults (ages 16 and older), $85 for children under 16. Cash, Visa/MasterCard or check accepted. If paying by check, bring two checks.

•Join Gillam-Grant Community Center for a day at the New York State Fair in Syracuse on Monday, August 25. School bus transportation leaves the center at 9 a.m. with a comfort stop along the way and returns about 7 p.m. Check out agriculture displays, demonstrations, rides on the Midway, craft entries, food and more. Entrance into the fair is free to seniors 60 years and older. Cost for transportation for this trip is $21 for members, and $24 for non-members. Call the Gillam-Grant Community Center to register. Payment is due by Wednesday, August 20.

•The Byron-Bergen Public Library is hosting the Dady Brothers at Hickory Park on Route 19 for the Concerts in the Village Park series starting July 23 at 7 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy an evening of free entertainment. For information, call 494-1120.

•Free Concert on the Lawn, featuring the big band sounds of the Gateswingers, hosted by The Landing, 90 West Avenue, Brockport, on July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Rain date will be July 30. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. Free parking available.

•Seymour History Book Club meets Sunday, July 27 at 2 p.m. at Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main Street, Brockport. Join in the discussion of the Nuremberg Trials. Free and open to the public. For information, contact Joe at 585-637-2260 or jhoffman@liftbridgebooks.com.

•Party celebrating the release of Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer on Friday, August 1 at 11:30 p.m. at Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main Street, Brockport. Pre-order your copy by calling 585-637-2260. Books will be distributed at midnight. For information, call the store or email acrane@liftbridgebooks.com.

Fundraisers

•Golf Tournament on August 2 at 10 a.m. at Chili Country Club. Early registration is $60 by July 20; after July 20 $75. Send reservations to 318 Stony Point Road, Rochester. For information call 594-9082. All proceeds to benefit Crossroads Youth Center.

•Buy and register rubber ducks for Lions Club of Chili Rubber Duck Races on Black Creek August 3. Ducks are available at the Chili Farmers Market, on the Paul Road side of the Chili-Paul Village Plaza, next to the Village Pub, every Saturday between now and the day of the races. Each duck sells for $3 which includes the registration fee. For information, call 247-1253.

•Automatic and self service bays open for a car wash fundraiser on Sunday, July 20 at Top Notch Car Wash, Route 19 south of Tops Plaza, Hamlin (rain date July 22). Proceeds go toward support of volunteers from St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin, who will travel to New Orleans in August in an outreach effort.

•Friday Movie Nights run through August 29. The friends of Spencerport Assembly of God are sponsoring Friday Movie Nights to benefit Aurora House Comfort Care Home. The movie will start promptly at 7:05 p.m. and will feature many Classic Disney movies. Movies will be shown on the church’s large screen and refreshments will be available at family-friendly prices. Spencerport Assembly of God is located at 3940 Canal Road, Spencerport. A suggested donation of $2 per person is asked.

•Heavenly Desserts Tasting - featuring blueberry and peach choices, but chocolate and assorted others as well - Sunday, July 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Adams Basin United Methodist Church, corner of Canal Road and Washington Street, Adams Basin. All you can eat for $5.

•Canal Days all-you-can-eat breakfast - pancakes, sausage and beverages - July 26 and 27 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Spencerport Masonic Temple, 133 South Union Street. Cost is $4.50 for adults and take-outs, $4 for seniors, and $2 for children. Sponsored by Unity Lodge #479.

•Patriot Guard Riders Wounded Warrior III Poker Run on Saturday, July 26 at the Palmyra VFW, Route 31, Palmyra. Proceeds to benefit projects for Wounded Warriors. Register from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Ride departs at 11 a.m. Cost is $20 per rider, $5 per passenger. For information, visit www.patriotguard.org, www.pgrny.org or www.pgrnyevents.org. Special guests - Canandaigua VA, Blue Star Mothers of America, Veteran’s Outreach Center, Soldiers’ Angels.

•Brockport: Village Board meets the third Monday of each month (July 21 organization meeting) at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Planning Board meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals meets the fourth Tuesday of the month (July 22) only upon application. Historic Preservation Board meets as needed.

•Chili: Zoning Board of Appeals meets July 22 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Main Meeting Room. Library Board of Trustees meets July 22 at 6 p.m. at the Library.

•Clarendon: Town Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Clarendon Town Hall, 16385 Church Street, Clarendon.

•Clarkson: Town Board meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Planning Board meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Conservation Board meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Architectural Review Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month upon application only. All meetings are held in the Town Hall. The Library Board meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue. Historical Society meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Clarkson Town Court. Recreation Board meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at 4729 Lake Road, Brockport. The Town Clerk’s Tuesday office hours have been extended to 6:30 p.m.

•Hamlin: Planning Board meets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Town Board meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.; Conservation Board meets fourth Monday of each month (July 28) at 7 p.m.; Zoning Board of Appeals meets the third Monday of each month (July 21) at 7:30 p.m.; Recreation Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. All meetings held at the Hamlin Town Hall, 1658 Lake Road, Hamlin. For information, call 964-7222.

•Hilton: Village Board meets the first Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. Public Forums start at 7 p.m. Planning Board meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

•Kendall: Town Board meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Planning Board meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., with optional work sessions held the second Tuesday at 7 p.m.; Zoning Board meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Kendall Town Hall, 1873 Kendall Road.

•Ogden: Town Board meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. (only one meeting this month on July 9); Work Sessions will be held on alternate Wednesdays at 5 p.m. as needed; Ogden Conservation Board meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m.; Ogden Planning Board meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m.; Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. All meetings will be held at the Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, and are open to the public.

•Parma: Town Board meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.; Parma Conservation Board meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Planning Board meets the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.; Zoning Board of Appeals meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. All meetings held at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, and are open to the public.

•Riga: Town Board meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.; Planning Board meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m.; Zoning Board of Appeals meets as needed on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are held at the Riga Town Hall, 6460 East Buffalo Road, Churchville, and are open to the public.

•Spencerport: Village Board meets the first Wednesday of every month; Planning and Architectural Review Board meets the first Tuesday of every month; and Zoning Board meets the third Thursday of every month. All meetings start at 7 p.m. at the Village Office, 27 West Avenue.

•Sweden: Town Board meets July 22 at 7:30 p.m. Town of Sweden offices, 18 State Street, Brockport, are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For information, contact the Supervisor’s office at 637-7588.

•TOPS #242 Morton (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Mondays from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Morton Baptist Church, 1152 County Line Road, 659-8459, or call 659-8445 anytime.

•TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Union Congregational United Church of Christ, Churchville. Visitors are welcome.

•Spencerport TOPS #37 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Wednesdays at the Ogden Presbyterian Church, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport. Weigh-in at 6 p.m.; meeting at 6:45 p.m. For information, call 352-1147 or 352-0054.

•La Leche League of Rochester West, support group for pregnant and breastfeeding women, meets Monday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport. Free. This month’s topic is The Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby. Mothers are welcome to come with any question they have regardless of the stated meeting topic. For information, contact Sally at 585-663-3401, Donna at 585-621-1403, or Alison at 585-594-4601.

•OA (Overeaters Anonymous) meets every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Parish Hall, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport. Other local meeting places and times are listed at www.oa.org. OA is a free 12 step support group that welcomes everyone who seeks support with any eating issue. For information, contact Ruth at 585-355-4615.

•There will be no meetings of the Hilton-Parma Historical Society on July 21 or August 18 due to so many Town of Parma Bicentennial activities. Meetings will resume on Monday, September 15 at 7 p.m. at the group’s building on the grounds of Parma Park, 1300 Hilton-Parma Corners Road (Rt. 259).

•Programs at the Community Free Library, 86 Public Square, Holley: Tuesday, July 22 at 1 p.m. - Summer Reading Program, story telling (bugs); Thursday, July 24 at 1 p.m. - Summer Reading Program, animal draw, with Jessica Widmer and Habebah Ahmed. No registration required. Parking available in back of the library. For information, call 638-6987.

•Programs at the Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, 617-6181: Full Throttle Thursday - every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. Those in grades four and up can play with the new Wii. Bug Club - every Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for grades four and younger. A new activity each week. Clay Bug Pins - Wednesday, July 23 at 11 a.m. for grades six and up. Registration required. Take ‘n Bake Bugs - Wednesday, July 23 at 1 p.m. for ages four and up. Use polymer clay to create cool critters. Registration required. Scrapbooking - Monday, July 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring five to six photos, all other supplies are provided. Suitable for ages 15 and up, including adults.

•Buffalo and Brandy will be at the Byron Bergen Public Library, 13 South Lake Street, July 24 at 4 p.m. for a make your own music CD workshop. Come join the fun with pizza and a special buggy treat. For information, call 494-1120. Registration is required. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

•Buggy Fridays at the Hamlin Public Library through August 1. Each Friday at 1:30 p.m., a movie featuring bugs will be shown. No registration is required for this free program. Call 964-2320 for details.

•Genesee Country Village will bring some 19th century-style games to the Newman Riga Library in Churchville on Tuesday, July 22 at 3 p.m. as part of the “Dive into Reading” summer reading program. No registration necessary. This program is free and suitable for everyone.

•Magical Extravaganza on Wednesday, July 23 at 11 a.m. at the Parma Public Library. Bill Rahn, master magician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, will perform. For information, call 392-8350 or visit www.libraryweb.org/parma.

•Assemblyman Steve Hawley’s (R,I,C-Batavia) community outreach program will be held July 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Hamlin Town Hall, 1658 Lake Road, Hamlin. A community liaison representing the Assemblyman will be in attendance to meet with residents and discuss state issues. For information, contact Assemblyman Hawley’s district office at 585-589-5780.

•Hilton Apple Fest Committee meets Monday, July 28 at 6 p.m for a summer picnic at the Jennejahn Lodge in the Village Park behind West Avenue School. If interested in helping with the Apple Fest and attending the picnic, leave a message at 392-7773 or on the website www.hiltonapplefest.org.

•Canal Days Ecumenical Worship Service at Ogden Presbyterian Church, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport, on July 27 at 10 a.m. Combined worship service of Spencerport United Congregational, Spencerport United Methodist and Ogden Presbyterian churches. Visitors welcome. Service will feature music played by the “Touch of Brass” instrumental group. For information, call 352-6802 or 352-6848.

•Spencerport High School’s Class of 1988 will hold its 20th year reunion weeked August 1 through 3. For a complete listing of events, or to purchase tickets, visit www.spencerport88.myevent.com.

•Nutri-fare, for residents 60 years and older and their spouses, is available in Albion, Lyndonville, Kendall, and Medina. Dining available Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Albion site closed Wednesdays and Medina site closed Fridays.

•Meals on Wheels, a community service of the Orleans County Nutrition Program, is available by calling 589-5424.

•Help with medical paperwork offered by Genesee County Office of the Aging, 2 Bank Street, Batavia. Call 344-3108 to schedule an appointment.

•Junior Hawks Youth Football and Cheerleading organizations are accepting registration for the 2008 season. Participants do not have to be Holley residents. $40 registration fee (fundraising and other options available). Football is for ages eight to 13 years old and cheerleading is for ages seven to 14 years. Contact Robin for registration information at 301-1845, Nicole at 638-2286, or visit www.holleyhawksfootball.com.

•Hilton Select Basketball Tournament will be held Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2 (rain date is Sunday, August 3), at Parma Town Hall Basketball Courts. For Boys 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and Girls 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U. Teams are four players maximum. Brackets determined by number of registrants. Cost is $80 per team. Make checks payable to Hilton Select Basketball. Registration deadline is July 21. Schedule will be posted July 25. Players must have own health insurance coverage and proof of age. For information go to www.hiltonselectbasketball.com.

•Vacation Bible School at Clarkson Community Church for children age four through those in fifth grade, Monday through Friday, August 4 through 8. The theme for this year is “Son Harvest County Fair” with the focus on growing in the fruit of the Spirit. Meet at Clarkson Community Church at 8339 Ridge Road West, Brockport, each day from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. For information, or to pre-register, call 637-6070.

•Vacation Bible School - SonForce Kids, Monday through Friday, July 28 through August 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at Adams Basin United Methodist Church, corner of Canal Road and Washington Street, Adams Basin. For preschoolers through sixth graders with older youth welcomed as helpers. Cost is $5 per child ($10 maximum per family).

•Holy World Studios Vacation Bible School at Spencerport United Methodist Church, 32 Amity Street, Spencerport, July 28 through August 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade will star in God’s story. No pre-registration required. For information, call 352-3114.