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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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Ontario Red Kettle Challenge raises record $11,000

Submitted by News 10NBC
Friday, January 27th, 2012, 3:06pm
Ontario Red Kettle Challenge raises record $11,000

A record amount of money was raised during this year's Ontario Red Kettle Challenge.

More than $11,000.00 in donations was collected with more than 250 people participating The winner and results were announced last night at a reception attended by participants and town officials. Ontario Girl Scout Troop 377 was named the winner of the competition.

BSA Troop 127 started the challenge in 2007 to increase participating in the Salvation Army campaign. Before the competition was started, the Red Kettle donations totaled about $1,000. Since than, a new record has been set each season.

More than 27 community groups participated in the competition, ringing the bell for a total of 158.5 hours over the course of 30 days at the Tops Market on Furnace Road in Ontario. The winner of the challenge is determined based on the number of people participating and their spirit and enthusiasm.

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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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Newark Garden Club names winners in Pumpkin Walk

Submitted by News 10NBC
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011, 4:51pm
The Newark Garden Club has announced the winners of the Pumpkin Walk.

The Pumpkin Walk welcomed nearly 400 people who gathered between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Perkins Park in Newark. More than 75 carved and decorated pumpkins were judged by Shelley DiRenzo and Brittany Havrilla of the Wayne County Council of the Arts.

First place winners were Hannah Tray, for the pre-school group; Damian Mathys, kindergarten through grade two; Samantha Strobridge, grades three through five; Kate Barrett, grades six through eight; Morgan Carroon, grades nine through 12; and Robert Barrett for the adult category. The grand prize winner was Gigi Parcero, activities director.

All proceeds generated will benefit Newark Garden Club's Civic Beautification projects.
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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 presents its 50th “Holiday Festival of Crafts"

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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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.

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

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