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Rochester, NY

2024 Special Events

Rochester-area events that benefit local charities.

For information and agency contacts, click on the agency's name in the listings.

Agencies: Submit your 2024 events to Wishbook.roc@gmail.com.

MAY 2024 EVENTS back to top


Transportation Museum Season Opening Sunday May 19 - New York Museum of Transportation

Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. at the New York Museum of Transportation,  6393 East River Road, Rush.

The New York Museum of Transportation, in Rush, featuring the only vintage trolley ride in New York State, will hold its season opening on Sunday, May 28, 2023 from 11 a.m to 4 p.m.

The museum houses a collection of 14 trolley cars, several highway and horse-drawn vehicles, three model railroads, the Midtown Plaza Monorail, and numerous exhibits celebrating the transportation history of the area. In the gallery, a video presents the Rochester Subway in color, and a gift shop caters to the needs of all ages and interests.

Trolley rides are included with admission. Visitors experience the interurban era of a century ago as their trolley car winds its way on a 20-minute round trip through scenic countryside. The air whistle and the clickety-clack on the rails bring back a time when trolley cars provided fast, clean service connecting upstate New York cities.

All at the same family friendly admission prices!

$10 adults, $9 seniors 65+, and $6 youths age 3 – 12. 

The museum is open Sundays only 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located just 20 minutes south of Rochester at 6393 East River Road, Rush.

www.nymtmuseum.org        info@nymtmuseum.org       (585) 533-1113

24th Annual Open Door Mission Golf Classic - Open Door Mission, Inc.
Monday, May 20, 2024, at Midvale Country Club, 2387 Baird Road, Penfield, NY 
9:00 am: Registration, putting contest, raffles, driving range practice
10:00 am: Breakfast sandwiches, donuts, coffee, juice
11:20 am: Open Door Mission presentation
12:00 pm: Shotgun Start (Scramble Format). Grilled lunch during play.
Your registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, light breakfast, grilled lunch during play, plus a tee bag with golf shirt, golf balls, golf towel and other goodies.
Player and sponsorship registration fees are due by May 13, 2024.

Hope Hall Walk for Hope 2024

Thursday, May 23, 2024. Our amazing students have been busy raising money for our Walk for Hope that will take place on Thursday, May 23.

They've been setting up their own fundraising pages and collecting bottles and cans to recycle. Some classes have even come up with other creative ways to help raise funds. They've stepped forward to help, and now we are asking you to do the same!

We are asking you to donate an amount you feel comfortable with, to help us reach our Walk for Hope goal! 

Sister Diana is challenging the many generous members of the Hope Hall community to step forward and become a Sole Mate by sponsoring one or more of our students. Many of our students live in unsafe neighborhoods making it not possible or safe for them to go door-to-door fundraising on their own. This is why our Sole Mates are so important!

Please consider joining our community of Sole Mates by sponsoring a student with a gift of $25 or more. 

 To make a gift, click HERE. In the comment line, simply indicate Sole Mate.

 No matter the amount, please know that your gift is greatly appreciated and we thank you from the soles of our shoes to the bottom of our hearts!

 

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"Golfing for Good" Tournament - Notre Dame Learning Center, Inc.
Friday, July 28, 2024, at Webster Golf Club.

Dear Friends,
The merry month of May is here and today's my
day to check-in with our Notre Dame Learning
Center's golfers concerning registration for the
July 28 NDLC tournament at Webster.
Golf begins at 1:30, with dinner following.
Early registration of $125 is due by May 31.
Registration after that date will be $135.
I'd be most grateful if you could let me know if
you plan to have a foursome for the tournament
so I can let the folks at Webster Golf know the
number of fdursomes we expect. Enjoy your day!
Thanks,
Sister Evelyn


Registration Link/

Golfing for Good Tournament - Notre Dame Learning Center, Inc.
Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Webster Golf Club, 440 Salt Road, Webster, NY 14580

1:30 pm Shotgun Start.
Come enjoy a day on the greens and support a great cause!
Don't forget to invite your friends and family.
This year we are offering a Dinner Only option.
Please visit our website at
for more information on
Registration and Sponsorship.

OTHER 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.


RECURRING (YEAR ROUND) EVENTS back to top


Sundays

Trolley Car Restoration - New York Museum of Transportation

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

Friday Sale At St. Michael's Church - St. Vincent DePaul Society

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

Marine History Group - Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society

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.

Village History Group - Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society

(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.)

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