Canandaigua Treaty Day

CANANDAIGUA TREATY DAY

Saturday, November 11th
Ontario County Courthouse
Main Street, Canandaigua

1:30-9:00 pm Commemoration of the 1794 treaty between the US government and the chiefs of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) after the Revolutionary War. Parade, followed by ceremony, pot-luck supper, speakers, and Native American dancing. Free.















The 1794 Canandaigua Treaty Belt













Main Street in Canandaigua is NY 332 South (Thruway Exit 44):

VETERANS' DAY PEACE ACTION AND CEREMONY

Saturday, November 11th
Twelve Corners Triangle Park
Monroe Ave. and Winton Rd. Brighton

3:00 pm construction of a candle memorial cemetery for fallen U.S. soldiers in Iraq
5:00 pm program and ceremony with comments by vets from various past wars and conflicts

We invite people to attend and be a part of this poignant event focusing on honor, peace and healing.

Sponsors include: Rochester Against War [RAW], RAW Theater, the Keemer-Riordon Chapter of Veteran’s for Peace, and Military Families Speak Out.
For further information www.rochesteragainstwar.org or call [585] 271-4796

Bus Fare-ness Meeting

Thursday, November 9, 12 noon
Center for Disability Rights
412 State Street
Corner of Jay and State

Agenda:

• Outreach update- coalition partners, postcards- next steps for outreach
• media strategy- event timeline
• Coalition structure- Roles- who does what?

We are calling for the creation of a City of Rochester Community Review Board. Under the current regulatory system, the RGRTA board recommends changes to local municipalities. The municipalities can accept or reject the proposed changes. Each locality can wield veto power. We are calling for the Rochester City administration to convene a review board consisting of people with disabilities who use Lift Line, local service providers and people who ride the buses. We want this review board to be empowered to instruct the City administration on proposed RGRTA policy changes.
-Jon Greenbaum, Metro Justice Organizer, 325-2560

Just for 2's!!!

10:15-10:45 and 11-11:30 on Thursdays THROUGH NOV. 16th Webster Public Library
Webster Plaza, 980 Ridge Road, Webster

Twenty minutes of songs, rhymes and stories with Jason. For 2 year olds accompanied by an adult.

Have you ever spent any time with even a small gaggle of two year olds??? This has got to be a really fast-paced and delightful event. And they do two groups in just a little more than an hour. wow.

(Okay, this little munchkin isn't two years old by at least a year.... but Julie Henderson Kobin, RIT alumna, sent some Halloween photographs of her two daughters and who could resist?)

info and to register your two year old: 872-7075

10th Annual Rochester Children's Book Festival

10am-4pm Saturday, Nov. 4th
Thomas Flynn Campus Center, Monroe Community College
1000 East Henrietta Rd.

The Rochester Children's Book Festival is a dynamic daylong family festival that invites children – from tots to teens – to experience the magic of books and meet some of their creators. The Festival is dedicated to promoting literacy, benefiting Monroe County libraries, and forging connections between the community and regional children’s authors and illustrators. The festival is free and open to everyone, so come and...

BROWSE through more than 300 titles in all genres for all ages...
ENJOY... readings for All Those Young at Heart
storytelling by Members of the Blackstorytelling League of Rochester
Crafts, Word Games & Other Activities for Kids & Families
Just for Teens Afternoon Program Writing & Illustrating Presentations for All Ages All Day
MEET forty-two authors and illustrators from around New York & elsewhere, including Caldecott-winning illustrator Paul Zelinsky and author James Howe (The Misfits, Bunnicula series)
PARK for free in Lots M and P (rear of campus)
LUNCH at the onsite Food Court
READ about the 2006 Festival at KidsOutAndAbout.com

The Festival is presented by : RACWI (Rochester Area Children's Writers & Illustrators
info: 671-0441 or 292-2534
rochesterchildrensbookfestival.org

Showcase of Teenage Bands

7-9:30pm, Sunday Nov. 5th
Webster Community Center
985 Ebner Dr., Webster

(free) Were you ever a member of a garage band? (or basement band, attic band... wherever you found a space to develop your voice and style and skills) The environment is sheer Americana... young and earnest musicians, the sometimes shy and sometimes tough audience, importance of getting real performance experience....

Somewhat related research assignment - rent and watch the film, "The Commitments"

info 872-7117

Country Music Jamboree

2pm, Sunday Nov. 5th
Eagles Club
1200 Buffalo Rd., Gates

Hosted by the George Hogan Band, includes performances by the Frank Hill Band, Dave Donnelly, Dave Lawrence, Southbound and Miss Pauline. Food and drink available. admission is five bucks.

I want to see a picture of Miss Pauline....

info: 235-3180

Deaf Nation Expo

9am - 6pm Saturday, Nov. 4th
Dome Center - Monroe County Fair & Expo Center
2695 East Henrietta Rd.

Very little information about this was received, but it's an event of considerable interest, given the large deaf community in Rochester and at RIT. The expo itself is likely to expand your thinking and understanding about deaf culture and you have an opportunity to meet new people and learn. There's a performance from 7:30-11pm. Call for more details.

info: 334-4000

American Legion benefit for refugees

7-9pm, Saturday, Nov. 4th
American Legion Hall
818 Ridge Rd., Webster

When was the last time you were inside an American Legion hall, or talked to veterans who are members? This Webster chapter is holding a benefit dinner to help the Budu Liberian Refugees Children's programs.

Photograph the dinner! Talk with some Legionnaires! Find out more about the Budu Liberian Refugees Children's programs... and how the Legion members are involved. There could be a story here.

info: 585-241-9334

Suzuki Group Concert

4pm Saturday, Nov. 4th
Hochstein Performance Hall
50 N. Plymouth Ave

Young and very young musicians performing with violin, viola and cello. A community event with children and parents alike.

The Hochstein School is an important and valued Rochester gem -- if you haven't been there, if you haven't seen the creative environment or photographed what they do, you should.

"Since 1920, Hochstein School of Music & Dance has served as Rochester's Community School of the Arts, welcoming and nurturing students of all ages, all levels of skill, and all backgrounds, regardless of financial means. Hochstein now annually enrolls more than 3,500 students who enjoy an exceptional faculty of more than 120 members, individualized programs, unique ensemble and performance opportunities, a renovated, climate-controlled facility, and a reasonable fee schedule with financial assistance options. "

http://www.hochstein.org/
585-454-4596

TNUA - Tuesday Night Urban Assault

6pm every Tuesday
begins at Full Moon Vista bike shop 180 St. Paul St.

Organized by Scott Page, owner of Full Moon Vista bike shop and Saturn Rochester Twilight Criterium race organizer (an event gaining increased attention in bicycling circles), this weekly ride through the streets of Rochester is led by the organizer himself.

According to an article in this week's "Weekend," there are quite a few mountain bikers who attempt to ride all winter long, despite the snow. One rider describes how amazing winter night riding can be, "some nights you can full-moon ride with your lights off." The article (p. 12) includes additional commentary by riders that indicates this is one wild and determined group - read it for more information.

Looking for something to photograph in the evening because you have classes all day? Like to be outside even when it's cold and challenging? It would probably help if you ride a bike and could keep up with this group, but here's a story that deserves telling. Inquiring residents in Rochester would like to know just what these biking adventurers are up to!

Raging Grannies - a story not yet told!

What's a Raging Granny, you say?

The Rochester Group describes itself "Promoting peace, justice and social and economic equality through song and humor."

Go to www.rochesterraginggrannies.org for more information, including how the first group of "grannies" began in British Columbia ten years ago. Rochester's group began in 2002 because of county funding cuts to libraries, parks and social services. Since then, they've grown in size and rage..... singing out on a wide variety of social and political issues.

"Membership in Rochester's Raging Grannies is open to any woman, 45 years of age and older, upon an annual contribution of $1- 25 (or barter). You don't have to be a grandmother, and you don't even have to sing well. We operate with a sense of outrage, a sense of humor, and a commitment to nonviolence. Decisions on our policies and actions are made by group consensus."

Information:
Rage Coordinator Granny at rage_coordinator@rochesterraginggrannies.org
Info Granny at info@rochesterraginggrannies.org

Decade to Overcome Violence - WCC comes to Rochester

Overcoming Violence: Creating a Culture of Peace
Nov. 13-15

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, 1100 S. Goodman St., Baber AME Church, 550 Meigs Street and
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams St.

Want to document stories of importance to a community? Want to show real community leaders and residents working to understand a serious social issue in order to develop real plans of action and initiatives that are community based?

Photograph these events, meet the people who have been involved and the people who come to seek answers. Some of Rochester's most important figures in the issues are listed in the events below.... find out who they are! Listen, learn, develop further ideas for how you might engage in some meaningful documentation... these events are only a good beginning.

Rochester’s Christian community will welcome an outstanding leader of the World Council of Churches at a series of events over two days, November 13 and 14. The Rev. Hansulrich Gerber, Coordinator of the WCC’s “Decade to Overcome Violence,” will describe and interpret the current ministries of the WCC, preach in a worship celebration, and lead a seminar and workshop focused on understanding violence and how faith communities can respond.

The Rev. Gerber is a Mennonite pastor from Geneva, Switzerland. Formerly he was a farmer and teacher. Before assuming his current position, he directed the International Mennonite Peace Committee and the European relief work of the Mennonite Central Committee. His assignment with the WCC is to coordinate its decade-long program responding to the growing threat of violence within families and communities, and among nations. His ministry entails networking churches and movements worldwide.

The WCC Visitation is sponsored by GRCC, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, and the Rochester Friends of the WCC. The public is invited to all activities. Details follow:

Monday, Nov. 13, 12 Noon Lunch, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
“Transformed by Grace: Ninth Assembly Priorities for the World Council of Churches”
Co-presenters: The Rev. Hansuli Gerber and Ms. Caroline Hennessey, Fund Developer, Officer for WCC/USA. A multimedia journey to the February, 2006 WCC Assembly in Porto Alegre, Brazil , and, an update on emerging WCC program priorities. A buffet luncheon will be served at a cost of $12.00. For luncheon reservations, please use the tear-off Registration Form in this newsletter, or call (585)254-2570 by November 8.

Monday, Nov. 13, 7:00 PM, Baber AME Church, 550 Meigs Street
An Ecumenical Worship Celebration
Rochester area Christians are invited to “taste” something of the wonderful Spirit that filled the WCC’s Ninth Assembly in Brazil. The liturgy will include prayers, litanies, and readings from the Assembly. Special music will reflect the Church in its great diversity. The sermon, entitled “Unity in Spirit in the Bond of Peace: The Changing face of the
Global Church” will be brought by Pastor Gerber.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 8:30 - 11:45 AM, CRCDS, 1100 South Goodman Street
“Seeking Spiritual Dimensions Underlying the Crisis in Violence”
A seminar probing for root causes and deeper understanding. Rev. Gerber will share insights from the “Decade to Overcome Violence” and a panel of diverse, local faith community leaders will respond. Panelists will include: Muhammad Shafiq (Muslim), V.V. Raman (Hindu), Frank Howard (Buddhist), Gail Ferraioli (Judaism), and Peter Peters (Christian).

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1:45 - 4:00 PM, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
”What Can We Do in Rochester to respond to Violence in Its Many Faces?”
A workshop, led by Rev. Gerber, sharing information about how communities respond to violence in Rochester and around the world. Participants: Audrey Smith, Victor Saunders, John Klofas, Marian Walker, Bill Coffey, Kathy Muzana, Bridget Hurley, Jeff Rideout, Ed Lemon, Elaine Johnson, Isobel Goldman and others. Public is invited.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 10 AM-Noon, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams St.
“Raise Up the Foundations of Many Generations: Churches Respond to Violence”
Christian leaders will gather to Listen, Learn, and Launch new initiatives. The Rev. Karyn Carter, formerly Executive Director of Families and Friends of Murdered Children & Victims of Violence, Inc., will share her experience of losing a sister to violence. A panel of church leaders will respond, and a series of forums will be launched to rediscover the spiritual/moral foundations of community. Panelists will include: Reverend Dr. John Walker, Ms. Donna Ecker, Reverend Alan Newton, Judge Roy King, Minister Franklin Florence and Father Larry Tracy. (Free to all – no RSVP necessary) Sponsored by Faith Community Alliance and GRCC.

more information : grcc1@frontiernet.net