This Week's Rochester Area Events

Rochester NY

16 August, 2021

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ROCHESTER, NY — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Rochester. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and around Rochester: Intro to Typing (in Person) - MCLS When: Monday, August 16th at 1:00 p.m. Where: MCLS What: Event listing from MCLS: Monday, August 16 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PMThis course will be a basic introduction to touch-typing. Learn about proper finger positions and be introduced to free websites where you can practice this new skill. Call 428-8460 or register online for this ... Learn More Special Education Parent Advisory Council Meeting When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Rochester City SD What: Event listing from Rochester City SD: Monday and August 16 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More New Teacher Induction - Lakeshore When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Lakeshore What: Event listing from Lakeshore: Tuesday and August 17 (all day) Learn More Toddler Time In The Park - MCLS When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: MCLS What: Event listing from MCLS: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMJoin us for an outdoor storytime! Meet a children's librarian at the hollow tree across from Lamberton Conservatory for stories, songs, and rhymes. Storytimes help promote early learning skills and are a grea... Learn More Paws To Read - Greece Public Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Greece Public Library What: Event listing from Greece Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM All ages with an adult.   Drop into the library and read your favorite story to our visiting therapy dogs! There will be several dogs for you to visit and read to.  Learn More Simple Strategies for Eating Healthier When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: MCLS What: Event listing from MCLS: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMJoin us online for a Zoom Nutrition Class taught by Cindy DeCarolis, Certified Health Coach. Cindy studied at Trinity School of Natural Health, and she is a Certified Natural Health Professional through the As... Learn More Beginning Computer (in Person) - MCLS When: Tuesday, August 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: MCLS What: Event listing from MCLS: Tuesday, August 17 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PMLearn about the different types of computers you could buy and use: tablets, laptops, smartphones, and desktops. Learn about WIFI and how to use the mouse. We will use a browser to visit internet sites. No p... Learn More School 9 Instructional Programs Workshop/Programas de ensenanza de la Escuela 9 When: Tuesday, August 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 9 What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 9: Tuesday, August 17 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMLearn how to navigate through the many instructional programs used at School 9.Aprenda a navegar por los numerosos programas de ensenanza utilizados en las Escuela 9 Learn More Zoning Board Meeting - Town of Greece When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Town of Greece What: Event listing from Town of Greece: Tuesday, August 17 at 3:00 PMContact:Mary Jo Santoli: 723-2355Location:Greece Town Hall - Community Rooms A& BTime:7:00pm Learn More Public Hearing: Districtwide School Safety Plan When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Rochester City SD What: Event listing from Rochester City SD: Tuesday, August 17 from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PMThe public is invited to review and share written feedback on a draft Districtwide Safety Plan now through August 12, 2021.Live public comments may also be provided via a public hearing to be held ... Learn More Student Orientation: 9th grade - Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School What: Event listing from Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School: Tuesday, August 17 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMSave the Date/Time 9th Grade AcademyTuesday, August 17, 20215:00 to 6:00 P.M.Location: AuditoriumAgenda:ExpectationsYear-at-a-glanceBuilding Tour Learn More Finance COW - Rochester City SD When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Rochester City SD What: Event listing from Rochester City SD: Tuesday, August 17 from 5:30 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Student Orientation: grades 10 - 12 When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:15 p.m. Where: Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School What: Event listing from Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:15 PM to 7:00 PMSave the DateTuesday, August 17, 20216:15 to 7:00 P.M.Location: AuditoriumAgenda:ExpectationsYear-at-a-GlanceWhat's new at Wilson?Building Tour Learn More Brit Floyd - Rescheduled - Rochester Broadway Theatre League / RBTL's Auditorium Theatre When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Rochester Broadway Theatre League / RBTL's Auditorium Theatre What: Event listing from Rochester Broadway Theatre League / RBTL's Auditorium Theatre: Tuesday, August 17 at 7:30 PMDetails This show was originally scheduled for April 29, 2020 and was initially rescheduled for July 30, 2020. Due to the ongoing worldwide health… More https://www.f... Learn More SBPT - Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7 When: Wednesday, August 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7 What: Event listing from Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7: Wednesday, August 18 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSBPT Learn More Movement & Storytime In The Reading Garden When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: MCLS What: Event listing from MCLS: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMGet movin' and get grovin' and listen to some fun stories in the fresh air! Meet a children's librarian in the Dorris Carlson Reading Garden for stories, songs, and movement! Storytimes help promote early ... Learn More Bop 'Til You Drop, Family Dance Party When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Greece Public Library What: Event listing from Greece Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMChildren of all ages with an adult. Participate with your child as we dance to simple children's songs.  Please register children only. Learn More Basic Powerpoint (in Person) - MCLS When: Wednesday, August 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: MCLS What: Event listing from MCLS: Wednesday, August 18 from 1:00 PM to 1:40 PMLearn about using Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software. Create slides in preview mode and add images and text with slide transitions and animations. Call 428-8460 or register online for this class. Learn More Planning Board Meeting - Town of Greece When: Wednesday, August 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Town of Greece What: Event listing from Town of Greece: Wednesday, August 18 at 3:00 PMContact:Michelle Betters: 723-2344Location:Greece Town Hall - Community Rooms A& BTime:7:00pm Learn More Intro to Allyship When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: ZOOM What: In this foundational virtual class participants learn the basic tenets of what is means to be an ally and advocate for historically marginalized persons. overview:In this foundational virtual class participants learn the basic tenets of what is means to be an ally and advocat... Learn More Electricity, Cellular Technology and our Connected World: Health, Nature and Spiritual Concerns - wi... When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: MCLS What: Event listing from MCLS: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMThe Arts and Literature Division is excited to welcome Madis Senner to the Central Library. Madis will discuss Arthur Firstenberg's book, The Invisible Rainbow; Dr. Mercola's book, EMF*D: 5G, Wi-Fi & Cel... Learn More Family Craft Night: Windsocks - Greece Public Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Greece Public Library What: Event listing from Greece Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Families of children ages one and up with an adult are invited to join us for a story and craft each week. This week we are making...  Windsocks! All supplies will be provided.  *O... Learn More Flower Garden Craft for Children - Greece Public Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Greece Public Library What: Event listing from Greece Public Library: Thursday, August 19 (all day) Ages 3-8. Just add water and decorate the pots to create beautiful miniature flower gardens! Materials will be provided to program registrants only and can be picked up at the Circulation Desk starting T... Learn More Town Board Meeting - Town of Greece When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Town of Greece What: Event listing from Town of Greece: Thursday, August 19 at 2:00 PMContact:Cheryl Rozzi: 723-2341Location:Greece Town Hall - Eastman RoomTime:6:00pm Learn More ROC the Finger Lakes DeTOUR℠ with Amanda Chestnut When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Memorial Art Gallery What: Event listing from Memorial Art Gallery: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMDetails Our Flower City is home to some of the best murals, festivals, and artists in the country. Every two years, Rochester's oldest and… More https://www.facebook.com/events/960252228105038 Learn More Friends of School of the Arts Board Meeting - Off-Site - Location TBA When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: School of the Arts What: Event listing from School of the Arts: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More The Old School Summer Jam - Rochester Broadway Theatre League / RBTL's Auditorium Theatre When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Rochester Broadway Theatre League / RBTL's Auditorium Theatre What: Event listing from Rochester Broadway Theatre League / RBTL's Auditorium Theatre: Thursday, August 19 at 7:30 PMDetails Featuring: Dru Hill, Ginuwine, Montell Jordan, Q and RL. https://www.facebook.com/events/205323458159326 Learn More Online treasure auction When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Online What: 3-DAY ONLINE TREASURE AUCTION ONLINE AUCTION SITE: www.biddingowl.com/FirstUnitarianSocIthaca Dates and Times: 3 DAYS Starts Friday, August 20th 9am, continues Saturday, August 21th and ends on Sunday August 22nd at 9pm. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit Facebook and Online: www.uni... Learn More How to read a report card for students in grade K-2/Como leer el informe de calificaciones grado K-2 When: Friday, August 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 9 What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 9: Friday, August 20 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMLearn about the importance of teh report card, how to read the report card and how to advocate for your child based on the report card.Conozca la importancia del informe de c... Learn More $5 Friday - August 20, 2021 - Memorial Art Gallery When: Friday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Memorial Art Gallery What: Event listing from Memorial Art Gallery: Friday, August 20 at 5:00 PMDetails MAG's $5 Fridays are back! Make MAG your Friday date night destination on "$5 Friday." On select Fridays from 5-9 pm, enjoy $5 museum… More https://www.facebook.com/events/3998745263506164 Learn More Lakefront Cycle Classes When: Saturday, August 21st at 7:45 a.m. Where: Seager Marine Inc., 811 South Main Street, Canandaigua, New York, 14424, United States What: We will provide a super sweaty and memorable cycling experience as we tune out the chaos of the world around us and turn our focus inward to foster a mind + body connection, using energetic music and motivational instructors who will push us past our limits! Our state of the a... Learn More Earthworks Hike at Genesee Valley Park Bus Passes Available When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:30 a.m. Where: Anna Murray-Douglass Academy School No. 12 What: Event listing from Anna Murray-Douglass Academy School No. 12: Saturday, August 21 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM131 Elmwood Ave, RTS Bus Line 16- Genesee St. Meet in Parking Lot at base of Elmwood Avenue bridge over Genesee River near Elmwood Ave and South Plymouth Ave.Staff Conta... Learn More RCSD Family Forum - PreKindergarten & Early Childhood When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: PreKindergarten & Early Childhood What: Event listing from PreKindergarten & Early Childhood: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMLearn more about the 2021-22 School Year at a zoom webinar on Saturday, August 21, 2021 form 10:00am - 11:30am. The link to reigster to join us on Zoom is www.rcsdk12.org/fo... Learn More Rochester Water Lantern Festival When: Saturday, August 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: North Ponds Park What: Water Lantern Festival is back! Rochester Water Lantern Festival is coming up on August 21, 2021! Voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA TODAY! Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include fo... Learn More Needy Ego Arts Festival When: Sunday, August 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 139 S Winton Rd What: Needy Ego Arts Festival Everyone is invited to enjoy a day of art, music, culinary delights and boutique shopping as Temple Beth El is transformed into an outdoor arts and crafts marketplace. RAIN OR SHINE! Proceeds to benefit the Ilana Finkelstein Art Fund at Temple Beth El. Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Rochester Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.