Agencies: Submit your 2024 events to Wishbook.roc@gmail.com.
See Recurring (Year-Round) Events for events that are held every month.
SEPTEMBER 2024 EVENTS back to top
Game Changer - Empowering Women Luncheon
- YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of inspiration and empowerment as we honor Game Changers who challenge the status quo and create positive change in the world.
We are actively seeking volunteers to join our event planning committee. We meet via Zoom on the second Thursday of each month from noon to 1 PM. If you would like additional information, please reach out to you Yukali Okkotsu at yokkotsu@ywcarochester.org.
www.ywcarochester.org
Sponsorship Opportunities available.
Weekly Volunteers Needed
- Dimitri House
Month of September, 2024
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Looking for an opportunity to give back to your community? If so, Dimitri House needs you!
We’re looking for weekly volunteers to help in the office, food pantry, or the drop-in lunch program.
If you’re interested go to our website, click here to fill out a quick application today or call us at (585)325-1796. |
Trolley and Train Rides at the 22nd Annual Rush Fall Festival
- New York Museum of Transportation
Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 6565 East River Road, in Rush, NY., a new location adjacent to the New York Museum of Transportation.
Among the many exciting features of the Festival, there will be trolley and train rides that include visits to both the New York Museum of Transportation and the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum.
Rides will depart from the transportation museum throughout the day, with the vintage trolley car connecting to a real freight train. The railroad museum will feature an N-scale model railroad and a huge collection of full-size train cars and diesel locomotives. At the transportation museum, trolleys, a steam locomotive, model railroads and the Midtown Plaza Monorail will delight visitors of all ages. Tickets will be sold at the Fair. $12/person, age 4 and younger free!
In addition to the trolley and train rides, features of the Rush Fall Festival this year include a pancake breakfast, tractor show, dog parade (with prizes!), pony rides at "A Horse's Friend", face painting, food vendors, adult and youth bake-offs, and a pie eating contest!
The Rush Fall Festival is located at 6565 East River Road, in Rush, NY, and will be open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the Festival is free.
New York Museum of Transportation
OCTOBER 2024 EVENTS back to top
20th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
- Notre Dame Learning Center, Inc.
Friday, October 4, 2024 at 5:30 pm, at George Eastman House.
Save the Date!
Cash bar, Hors d'oeuvres, Buffet dinner; Live entertainment by the Dawgs.
$85 per ticket .
More info to follow as we draw closer to the momentous occasion.
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Toast for Hope Gala 2024 - Hope Hall School
Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 5:30 pm, at Monroe Golf Club, 155 Golf Avenue, Pittsford , NY.
Save the Date!
Table of 10: $1800.
Sponsorship opportunities available.
For more information, contact Ashley Dotter: Ashley.Dotter@HopeHall.org or 585-426-0210 ext 107.
ACTober 2024
- Breast Cancer Coalition
Thursday, October 10, 2024, at The Memorial Art Gallery. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
Cocktails, Grazing, Silent Auction, and Much More!
Attend • Bid • Donate • Support.
Take ACTion to help survivors in our community.
Individual Ticket $150 • Table of 8: $1,200 • Table of 12: $1500.
Contact us at 585-473-8177 for answers, or to purchase tickets by phone.
For more details, visit bccr.org/actober.
RECURRING (YEAR ROUND) EVENTS back to top
Sundays
Sundays from April-May through October, at the Museum, 6393 E. River Road, West Henrietta, NY.
Museum volunteers are restoring several antique trolleys for operation on the museum's rail line. View the progress as we bring a 1914 interurban car and a 100-year-old Rochester streetcar back to life!
Available during our regular operating hours, 11 am to 5 pm, Sundays only. Included in the regular admission price. See www.nymtmuseum.org for more information.
Fridays
Every Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at The St. Vincent DePaul Store in the basement of St. Michael's Hall, 124 Evergreen St. (Church location: behind 869 Clinton Avenue near corner of Clifford Avenue.) Includes antiques, collectibles, athletic equipment, electronics, and other items that are not basic household items. Quality merchandise at bargain prices. Proceeds raised at the sale go to support the St. Vincent De Paul Ministry to help the poor in our parish live a better life.
Saturdays
Second Saturday of the month*, from 10:00 am to 12 noon, at The Former Customs House, 10 Latta Rd., at the corner of River Street. Rochester, NY 14612. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Presentation by the Marine History Group of the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society. The Presentation will be followed by a round robin. Bring your thoughts about Marine History for group discussion.
*except July, August, and December.
(beginning in Spring)
Third Saturday of the month, from 10:00 am to 12 noon, at The Former U.S. Customs House, 10 Latta Rd. corner of River Street, Rochester 14612. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Bring in any items pertaining to Charlotte that you would like to show the group. (Every month except July, August, and December.)