Calendar for the week of February 7, 2011

Classes/Workshops
•The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Preschool at 2415 Chili Avenue is now enrolling three- and four-year-old children for the 2011-2012 school year. The preschool offers a faith-based academic program. Call the church office at 247-7824 or visit www.oursaviourrochester.org for information.

Entertainment/Events
•Spencerport United Methodist Church hosts “A Midwinter’s Night on the Town” on Saturday, February 12. A classic spaghetti dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by a concert-style musical revue entitled “Broadway in Love.” Coffee and dessert will be served after the show. Featuring an all-star ensemble of local talent, the program includes many of Broadway’s greatest love-themed songs, representing several hit musicals. Tickets for the event, which include dinner, dessert, and the show, are $10, payable at the door ($8 for students and senior citizens). Reservations are required and can be made by calling 585-594-4458.
•Men’s Breakfast Group - Fraud and scam warning expert Jim Lynd, a Lifespan resource, will be the guest speaker for the February 12 Messiah Lutheran Church’s men’s breakfast. All men in the community are welcome. The group meets from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at 4301 Mt. Read Boulevard (corner of English Road). For meal planning, call the church at 865-1866 to make a reservation.
•Brockport High School Evening of Jazz, presented by the Brockport High School Jazz Bands, will be held Saturday, February 12. Featured bands will be Brockport High School, Kendall High School and Gates Chili High School Jazz Ensembles and the Brockport Blue Notes. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and music starts at 6 p.m. at the Brockport High School Cafeteria. Cost is $5 per person, and free for children 10 and under. Admission includes food and auction coupons. Additional coupons will be available for purchase. A Silent Auction will be held along with a Gift Basket Give-a-way. Tickets will be available at the door or by calling 637-5303 ext. 7185.
•IACC Revolving Art Exhibit featuring artist Gianpaolo Alexander will be open throughout the month of February, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Italian American Cultural Center, 150 Frank DiMino Way, Rochester. A free to the public Grand Opening Reception with refreshments will be held on Sunday, February 13 from 3 to 5 p.m.
•The Student Dance Organization at The College at Brockport hosts guest artist Camille A. Brown and Dancers in residency on campus from February 14 through 19. Two public performances are planned for Wednesday and Thursday, February 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Hartwell Dance Theater, Hartwell Hall, Kenyon Street, Brockport. Tickets for the performances are $20 ($8 for students), and are available through the Brockport Student Government Box Office, located in Seymour College Union, or by calling 585-395-2487.
•A free Inter-Faith Family Art Night will be held on Friday, February 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street, Brockport. Bring your entire family for an evening of dancing, music and crafts for all ages. Co-sponsored by First Baptist Church and the SUNY Brockport Arts for Children Club. For information, call 637-9770 or email brockportfirstbaptist@frontiernet.net.

Fundraisers
•The Lions Club of Chili is having a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, February 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Chili, in Chili Center, across from K-Mart. Dining hall is handicapped accessible. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and children ages six to 12, and free for children five and under. For information, call 247-7403 or 889-8589.
•Genesee Valley Det. Marine Corps League and Auxiliary Breakfast Buffet fundraiser is Sunday, February 13 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Ira Jacobson American Legion Post #474, 90 St. John’s Park, Rochester. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children under 10. Open to the public. For information, call Mary at 233-0402.
•17th annual Spaghetti Dinner at Lakeview Community Church, 30 Long Pond Road (near Edgemere Drive), on February 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages five to 12, and free for children four and under. Sponsored by Lakeview Community Church Youth Groups.
•Parma Baptist Church is collecting pull tabs of any kind. For information, call 352-3344 or John at 352-7866.
•Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, February 13, from 8 a.m. to noon at Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post 330, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages six to 10, and free for children five and under. Public welcome.
•All you can eat Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 13 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hamlin VFW Post #6703. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under. Breakfast is sponsored by the American Veterans Association.
•Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, February 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church, 4410 Holley Byron Road, Holley. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 12, and free for children four and under. For information, call 638-6383.
•Return to Lista’s Ristorante Italian Specialty Menu at Flash’s Tavern during the month of February to benefit Lifetime Assistance. Call Flash’s Tavern for details, 637-6760.

Government Meetings
•Brockport: Village Board meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (February 9) at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. There will also be a Village Board Workshop meeting on Tuesday, February 8. Planning Board meets the third Tuesday of each month (February 15) at 7 p.m. (only upon application). Zoning Board of Appeals meets the fourth Tuesday of the month (February 22) only upon application. Historic Preservation Board meets the third Thursday of each month (February 17) at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall as needed.
•Chili: Comprehensive Plan Committee meets February 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Main Meeting Room. Planning Board meets February 8 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Main Meeting Room. Chili Parks and Recreation Committee meets February 9 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center.
•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 6 p.m. Architectural Review Board meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. 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. 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 (February 7) at 7:30 p.m.; Town Board meets the second Monday of each month (February 14) at 7 p.m.; Conservation Board meets fourth Monday of each month (February 28) at 7 p.m.; Zoning Board of Appeals meets the third Monday of each month (February 21) at 7:30 p.m.; Recreation Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month (February 8) 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. Planning Board meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
•Kendall: Town Board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., and its conference sessions (workshops) on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Kendall Town Hall, 1873 Kendall Road. The Town Board has also scheduled additional work sessions each Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. (excluding holidays), and on Saturdays prior to the third Tuesday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Kendall Town Hall. 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.; and the Zoning Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Kendall Town Hall.
•Murray: Town Board meets the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. at the Murray Town Hall, 3840 Fancher Road, Holley.
•Ogden: Town Board meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m.; 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: Planning Board meets the first Monday of every month (February 7) at 7 p.m.; Zoning Board of Appeals meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m.; Conservation Board meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 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. The Board of Trustees also conducts meetings the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Village Office.
•Sweden: Town Board meets February 8 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. Town of Sweden offices, 18 State Street, Brockport, are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, contact the Supervisor’s office at 637-7588.

Health/Help
•Spencerport TOPS #37 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Wednesdays at the Ogden Presbyterian Church, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport. Weigh-in from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; meeting from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. For information, call 352-1147 or 352-0054.

Historical
•“Evolving a Dream: From Margaret Woodbury Strong to Strong National Museum of Play” will be the topic of the February monthly program hosted by the Greece Historical Society. Presented by Christopher Bensch, vice president for collections at the Strong, the free event will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9 at the Greece Town Hall, 1 Vince Tofany Boulevard. Monthly programs are usually held on Tuesdays, but February’s event will be on a Wednesday. Reservations are not necessary. Greece Historical Society members are admitted free, donations to support the Society are appreciated from others. For information, call 225-3760 or visit www.greecehistoricalsociety.net.

Library Programs
•Programs at the Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, 617-6181: Children’s Story Hour - Tuesday, February 8, and Friday, February 11, at 10:15 a.m. (no registration required). Toddle Time - Thursday, February 10 at 10:15 a.m. for toddlers aged 18 to 36 months. Rhymes, books, songs and stories with your toddler. No registration required. Baby Story Time - Friday, February 11 at 10:15 a.m. (no registration required). Baby Sing, Sign and Play - Friday, February 11 at 11 a.m. presented in the Town of Ogden Rec Room by Linda Schmackpfeffer. Free for babies zero to 24 months (registration required). Friends of the Ogden Library Garage Sale - Friday, February 11 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
•Registration for the winter session of Story Time at the Newman Riga Library has begun. The session begins on February 8 and runs until May 3. Children ages three to five will meet on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Participants must be three years of age at the time of registration. For information, or to register, call 293-2009. The library is located at the intersection of Main and Buffalo Streets in the Village of Churchville.
•The Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton, offers Teen Tuesdays every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. from September through June. First Tuesday of the month - Teen Advisory Board; second Tuesday of the month - Anime Club; third Tuesday of the month - Teen Games; fourth Tuesday of the month - Teen Art Club. Free.
•The Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton, offers Family Thursdays every Thursday from September through June. First Thursday of the month - Lego Club from 4 to 5 p.m.; second Thursday of the month - Drama Club from 4 to 5 p.m.; third Thursday of the month - Family Book Discussion from 4:30 to 6 p.m.; fourth Thursday of the month - Knitting Club from 4 to 5 p.m.; fifth Thursday of the month - Games from 4 to 5 p.m. Free.
•The Friends of the Parma Public Library meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. All members are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested in this group is welcome to attend. Membership dues are $5 annually for those who wish to join.
•Adult Book Discussion of The Widow’s War by Sally Gunning on Wednesday, February 9 at 2 p.m. at the Parma Public Library. Free.

Meetings
•The Rotary Club of Gates-Chili meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at Garlock Commons, Roberts Wesleyan College, off Westside Drive. Visitors welcome.
•The Riga Democratic Committee meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Churchville Elementary School. Use the west rear entrance from the parking lot on Park Road. For information, contact Bonnie at 538-2951.
•American Legion, Hiscock-Fishbaugh Post 788 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Community Center, 59 Henry Street, Hilton. For information, call Bob at 585-233-0403.
•Leah Chapter #183 Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Hilton Masonic Lodge, 287 East Avenue, Hilton. For information, call Mary at 585-233-0402.

Open Houses
•St. Paul Lutheran School will have a Science Fair and Preschool through Grade 8 Open House on Thursday, February 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran School is located at 158 East Avenue, Hilton. The school offers full or half day kindergarten option, busing from various school districts and NYS qualified staff. For information, call 392-4000.

Religion
•Second Sunday Sampler Program: presentation and discussion of “Prison Ministry: Engaging the Stigmatized in the Community,” led by Jim Smit, and facilitated by David Markham, will be held at Brockport Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, February 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Historic Garland UMC, 3723 Sweden Walker Road, Brockport. Free and open to the public. Refreshment served. Visit www.brockportuu.org for information.

School Boards
•The Brockport Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting: Capital Project Workshop - Building Condition Survey Update on Tuesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. in the District Office Board of Education Room.
•Churchville-Chili Board of Education will meet in the Conference Room, Administration Office, 139 Fairbanks Road, Churchville, on Tuesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. for a work session followed by a business meeting at 7 p.m.

Seniors
•Valentine Day Dance with entertainment by Len Hawley and Bob Neusatz on Thursday, February 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. at GrandeVille Senior Living Community, 555 Maiden Lane. Free (refreshments will be served). RSVP by February 10 to 621-6160.
•Chili Senior Center offers a day trip to Sprague’s Pancake House, Eldred WWII Museum and the Cuba Cheese Shop on Tuesday, March 22. Cost is $50 per person. Veterans can sign up immediately. The trip with then be open to others starting Wednesday, February 9. Stop in at the Chili Senior Center, or call 889-6185, to reserve a space.

Social & Professional
•Holley Garden Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 34 East Albion Street, Holley. Guest speaker for February will be Elaine Berner, who will present a slide show on raising and releasing butterflies into the wild. For information, call 638-0555.
•Spencerport-Churchville MOMS Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Elmgrove Road, Gates. All stay-at-home moms are welcome.
•Gates Garden Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Gates Town Hall Annex, 1605 Buffalo Road. Guests welcome. For information, contact Pat Bartholomew at 429-7586.
•The Chili neighborhood group of the American Sewing Guild meets the second Tuesday of every month from September through June at 7 p.m. at the Chili Senior Center, 3235 Chili Avenue. People of all skill levels who enjoy sewing are welcome. Monthly projects vary according to group interests. Contact Cherie Brugler at 721-1878, or just come to a meeting.
•Country Neighbors Quilt Guild meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Brockport Firemen’s Exempt Club on West Avenue, Brockport. New members and guests are always welcome. For information, call Nancy Allen at 392-8976 or email nallen@rochester.rr.com.
•MOMS Club of Hilton business meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Call 234-6667 for locations and information.

Sports & Recreation
•Spencerport Soccer Club is accepting applications for their summer recreational programs. Applicants paid by February 19 will receive a Rochester Rhinos Player Pro Pass, good for all regular season home games. Register online at spencerportsoccerclub.com, or email spenys@rochester.rr.com.
•Hamlin Recreation presents Winter Break Camp Monday through Friday, February 21 to 25, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lion Charlie Maier Lodge. For children age six (or in kindergarten) to age 12. Activities include daily games and crafts. Polar Wave trip with lunch on Friday. Participants must bring daily lunch and drink (snack provided). Weekly registration rate is $80 (rate increases by increments of $5 each day after the discount deadline of Monday, February 14). Daily registration rate (if registered by date listed): $18 - February 14; $20 - February 15; $23 - February 16; plus $10 trip fee if applicable. An additional 10 percent non-resident fee applies. Before and/or after additional hour is $5 per hour. Contact Hamlin Recreation at 964-7222 for information.
•Speed, Strength and Agility Class on Sundays, February 13 through March 13 (no class February 20) from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. at S&S Fitness Center. For children ages seven to 15. Cost is $15 if registered by February 7 (non-residents additional 10 percent). Sneakers and gym clothes required. Pre-registration required. Contact Hamlin Recreation at 964-7222 for information.

 

Classes/Workshops

•The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Preschool at 2415 Chili Avenue is now enrolling three- and four-year-old children for the 2011-2012 school year. The preschool offers a faith-based academic program. Call the church office at 247-7824 or visit www.oursaviourrochester.org for information.

 

Entertainment/Events

•Spencerport United Methodist Church hosts “A Midwinter’s Night on the Town” on Saturday, February 12. A classic spaghetti dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by a concert-style musical revue entitled “Broadway in Love.” Coffee and dessert will be served after the show. Featuring an all-star ensemble of local talent, the program includes many of Broadway’s greatest love-themed songs, representing several hit musicals. Tickets for the event, which include dinner, dessert, and the show, are $10, payable at the door ($8 for students and senior citizens). Reservations are required and can be made by calling 585-594-4458.

•Men’s Breakfast Group - Fraud and scam warning expert Jim Lynd, a Lifespan resource, will be the guest speaker for the February 12 Messiah Lutheran Church’s men’s breakfast. All men in the community are welcome. The group meets from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at 4301 Mt. Read Boulevard (corner of English Road). For meal planning, call the church at 865-1866 to make a reservation.

•Brockport High School Evening of Jazz, presented by the Brockport High School Jazz Bands, will be held Saturday, February 12. Featured bands will be Brockport High School, Kendall High School and Gates Chili High School Jazz Ensembles and the Brockport Blue Notes. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and music starts at 6 p.m. at the Brockport High School Cafeteria. Cost is $5 per person, and free for children 10 and under. Admission includes food and auction coupons. Additional coupons will be available for purchase. A Silent Auction will be held along with a Gift Basket Give-a-way. Tickets will be available at the door or by calling 637-5303 ext. 7185.

•IACC Revolving Art Exhibit featuring artist Gianpaolo Alexander will be open throughout the month of February, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Italian American Cultural Center, 150 Frank DiMino Way, Rochester. A free to the public Grand Opening Reception with refreshments will be held on Sunday, February 13 from 3 to 5 p.m.

•The Student Dance Organization at The College at Brockport hosts guest artist Camille A. Brown and Dancers in residency on campus from February 14 through 19. Two public performances are planned for Wednesday and Thursday, February 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Hartwell Dance Theater, Hartwell Hall, Kenyon Street, Brockport. Tickets for the performances are $20 ($8 for students), and are available through the Brockport Student Government Box Office, located in Seymour College Union, or by calling 585-395-2487.

•A free Inter-Faith Family Art Night will be held on Friday, February 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street, Brockport. Bring your entire family for an evening of dancing, music and crafts for all ages. Co-sponsored by First Baptist Church and the SUNY Brockport Arts for Children Club. For information, call 637-9770 or email brockportfirstbaptist@frontiernet.net.

 

Fundraisers

•The Lions Club of Chili is having a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, February 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Chili, in Chili Center, across from K-Mart. Dining hall is handicapped accessible. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and children ages six to 12, and free for children five and under. For information, call 247-7403 or 889-8589.

•Genesee Valley Det. Marine Corps League and Auxiliary Breakfast Buffet fundraiser is Sunday, February 13 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Ira Jacobson American Legion Post #474, 90 St. John’s Park, Rochester. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children under 10. Open to the public. For information, call Mary at 233-0402.

•17th annual Spaghetti Dinner at Lakeview Community Church, 30 Long Pond Road (near Edgemere Drive), on February 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages five to 12, and free for children four and under. Sponsored by Lakeview Community Church Youth Groups.

•Parma Baptist Church is collecting pull tabs of any kind. For information, call 352-3344 or John at 352-7866.

•Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, February 13, from 8 a.m. to noon at Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post 330, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages six to 10, and free for children five and under. Public welcome.

•All you can eat Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 13 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hamlin VFW Post #6703. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under. Breakfast is sponsored by the American Veterans Association.

•Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, February 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church, 4410 Holley Byron Road, Holley. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 12, and free for children four and under. For information, call 638-6383.

•Return to Lista’s Ristorante Italian Specialty Menu at Flash’s Tavern during the month of February to benefit Lifetime Assistance. Call Flash’s Tavern for details, 637-6760.

 

Government Meetings

•Brockport: Village Board meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (February 9) at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. There will also be a Village Board Workshop meeting on Tuesday, February 8. Planning Board meets the third Tuesday of each month (February 15) at 7 p.m. (only upon application). Zoning Board of Appeals meets the fourth Tuesday of the month (February 22) only upon application. Historic Preservation Board meets the third Thursday of each month (February 17) at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall as needed.

•Chili: Comprehensive Plan Committee meets February 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Main Meeting Room. Planning Board meets February 8 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Main Meeting Room. Chili Parks and Recreation Committee meets February 9 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center.

•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 6 p.m. Architectural Review Board meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. 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. 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 (February 7) at 7:30 p.m.; Town Board meets the second Monday of each month (February 14) at 7 p.m.; Conservation Board meets fourth Monday of each month (February 28) at 7 p.m.; Zoning Board of Appeals meets the third Monday of each month (February 21) at 7:30 p.m.; Recreation Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month (February 8) 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. Planning Board meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

•Kendall: Town Board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., and its conference sessions (workshops) on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Kendall Town Hall, 1873 Kendall Road. The Town Board has also scheduled additional work sessions each Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. (excluding holidays), and on Saturdays prior to the third Tuesday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Kendall Town Hall. 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.; and the Zoning Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Kendall Town Hall.

•Murray: Town Board meets the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. at the Murray Town Hall, 3840 Fancher Road, Holley.

•Ogden: Town Board meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m.; 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: Planning Board meets the first Monday of every month (February 7) at 7 p.m.; Zoning Board of Appeals meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m.; Conservation Board meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 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. The Board of Trustees also conducts meetings the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Village Office.

•Sweden: Town Board meets February 8 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. Town of Sweden offices, 18 State Street, Brockport, are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, contact the Supervisor’s office at 637-7588.

 

Health/Help

•Spencerport TOPS #37 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Wednesdays at the Ogden Presbyterian Church, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport. Weigh-in from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; meeting from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. For information, call 352-1147 or 352-0054.

 

Historical

•“Evolving a Dream: From Margaret Woodbury Strong to Strong National Museum of Play” will be the topic of the February monthly program hosted by the Greece Historical Society. Presented by Christopher Bensch, vice president for collections at the Strong, the free event will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9 at the Greece Town Hall, 1 Vince Tofany Boulevard. Monthly programs are usually held on Tuesdays, but February’s event will be on a Wednesday. Reservations are not necessary. Greece Historical Society members are admitted free, donations to support the Society are appreciated from others. For information, call 225-3760 or visit www.greecehistoricalsociety.net.

 

Library Programs

•Programs at the Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, 617-6181: Children’s Story Hour - Tuesday, February 8, and Friday, February 11, at 10:15 a.m. (no registration required). Toddle Time - Thursday, February 10 at 10:15 a.m. for toddlers aged 18 to 36 months. Rhymes, books, songs and stories with your toddler. No registration required. Baby Story Time - Friday, February 11 at 10:15 a.m. (no registration required). Baby Sing, Sign and Play - Friday, February 11 at 11 a.m. presented in the Town of Ogden Rec Room by Linda Schmackpfeffer. Free for babies zero to 24 months (registration required). Friends of the Ogden Library Garage Sale - Friday, February 11 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

•Registration for the winter session of Story Time at the Newman Riga Library has begun. The session begins on February 8 and runs until May 3. Children ages three to five will meet on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Participants must be three years of age at the time of registration. For information, or to register, call 293-2009. The library is located at the intersection of Main and Buffalo Streets in the Village of Churchville.

•The Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton, offers Teen Tuesdays every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. from September through June. First Tuesday of the month - Teen Advisory Board; second Tuesday of the month - Anime Club; third Tuesday of the month - Teen Games; fourth Tuesday of the month - Teen Art Club. Free.

•The Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton, offers Family Thursdays every Thursday from September through June. First Thursday of the month - Lego Club from 4 to 5 p.m.; second Thursday of the month - Drama Club from 4 to 5 p.m.; third Thursday of the month - Family Book Discussion from 4:30 to 6 p.m.; fourth Thursday of the month - Knitting Club from 4 to 5 p.m.; fifth Thursday of the month - Games from 4 to 5 p.m. Free.

•The Friends of the Parma Public Library meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. All members are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested in this group is welcome to attend. Membership dues are $5 annually for those who wish to join.

•Adult Book Discussion of The Widow’s War by Sally Gunning on Wednesday, February 9 at 2 p.m. at the Parma Public Library. Free.

 

Meetings

•The Rotary Club of Gates-Chili meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at Garlock Commons, Roberts Wesleyan College, off Westside Drive. Visitors welcome.

•The Riga Democratic Committee meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Churchville Elementary School. Use the west rear entrance from the parking lot on Park Road. For information, contact Bonnie at 538-2951.

•American Legion, Hiscock-Fishbaugh Post 788 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Community Center, 59 Henry Street, Hilton. For information, call Bob at 585-233-0403.

•Leah Chapter #183 Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Hilton Masonic Lodge, 287 East Avenue, Hilton. For information, call Mary at 585-233-0402.

 

Open Houses

•St. Paul Lutheran School will have a Science Fair and Preschool through Grade 8 Open House on Thursday, February 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran School is located at 158 East Avenue, Hilton. The school offers full or half day kindergarten option, busing from various school districts and NYS qualified staff. For information, call 392-4000.

 

Religion

•Second Sunday Sampler Program: presentation and discussion of “Prison Ministry: Engaging the Stigmatized in the Community,” led by Jim Smit, and facilitated by David Markham, will be held at Brockport Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, February 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Historic Garland UMC, 3723 Sweden Walker Road, Brockport. Free and open to the public. Refreshment served. Visit www.brockportuu.org for information.

 

School Boards

•The Brockport Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting: Capital Project Workshop - Building Condition Survey Update on Tuesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. in the District Office Board of Education Room.

•Churchville-Chili Board of Education will meet in the Conference Room, Administration Office, 139 Fairbanks Road, Churchville, on Tuesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. for a work session followed by a business meeting at 7 p.m.

 

Seniors

•Valentine Day Dance with entertainment by Len Hawley and Bob Neusatz on Thursday, February 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. at GrandeVille Senior Living Community, 555 Maiden Lane. Free (refreshments will be served). RSVP by February 10 to 621-6160.

•Chili Senior Center offers a day trip to Sprague’s Pancake House, Eldred WWII Museum and the Cuba Cheese Shop on Tuesday, March 22. Cost is $50 per person. Veterans can sign up immediately. The trip with then be open to others starting Wednesday, February 9. Stop in at the Chili Senior Center, or call 889-6185, to reserve a space.

 

Social & Professional

•Holley Garden Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 34 East Albion Street, Holley. Guest speaker for February will be Elaine Berner, who will present a slide show on raising and releasing butterflies into the wild. For information, call 638-0555.

•Spencerport-Churchville MOMS Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Elmgrove Road, Gates. All stay-at-home moms are welcome.

•Gates Garden Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Gates Town Hall Annex, 1605 Buffalo Road. Guests welcome. For information, contact Pat Bartholomew at 429-7586.

•The Chili neighborhood group of the American Sewing Guild meets the second Tuesday of every month from September through June at 7 p.m. at the Chili Senior Center, 3235 Chili Avenue. People of all skill levels who enjoy sewing are welcome. Monthly projects vary according to group interests. Contact Cherie Brugler at 721-1878, or just come to a meeting.

•Country Neighbors Quilt Guild meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Brockport Firemen’s Exempt Club on West Avenue, Brockport. New members and guests are always welcome. For information, call Nancy Allen at 392-8976 or email nallen@rochester.rr.com.

•MOMS Club of Hilton business meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Call 234-6667 for locations and information.

 

Sports & Recreation

•Spencerport Soccer Club is accepting applications for their summer recreational programs. Applicants paid by February 19 will receive a Rochester Rhinos Player Pro Pass, good for all regular season home games. Register online at spencerportsoccerclub.com, or email spenys@rochester.rr.com.

•Hamlin Recreation presents Winter Break Camp Monday through Friday, February 21 to 25, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lion Charlie Maier Lodge. For children age six (or in kindergarten) to age 12. Activities include daily games and crafts. Polar Wave trip with lunch on Friday. Participants must bring daily lunch and drink (snack provided). Weekly registration rate is $80 (rate increases by increments of $5 each day after the discount deadline of Monday, February 14). Daily registration rate (if registered by date listed): $18 - February 14; $20 - February 15; $23 - February 16; plus $10 trip fee if applicable. An additional 10 percent non-resident fee applies. Before and/or after additional hour is $5 per hour. Contact Hamlin Recreation at 964-7222 for information.

•Speed, Strength and Agility Class on Sundays, February 13 through March 13 (no class February 20) from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. at S&S Fitness Center. For children ages seven to 15. Cost is $15 if registered by February 7 (non-residents additional 10 percent). Sneakers and gym clothes required. Pre-registration required. Contact Hamlin Recreation at 964-7222 for information.