North East News Letter Summer 08

93 Woodman Park Rochester, New York 14609

ROCHESTER CITY COUNCILWOMAN LOVELY WARREN

This newsletter is published by Friends of Lovely Ann Warren. No taxpayer funds were used.

“Restoring Hope, Rebuilding Community”

The North East Times Volume 1, No. 3 Summer 2008

FROM OUR COUNCILWOMAN

Dear Fellow North East Community Member:

Crime StoppersNeeds Your Help If you are aware of criminal activity in our community, call Crime Stoppers at (585) 423-9300. No one will ask your name and you may earn a cash reward of up to $5,000 if your information leads to an arrest and felony indictment. You will not be required to testify, and you will never be identified.

Meeting with Councilwoman Warren am happy to report that the North East has more than 30 vibrant and active block clubs, community, and neighborhood groups. Please know that it is my goal to attend as many of your meetings as possible to stay current and in touch with your issues and concerns. But unfortunately, community meeting times conflict with other Council obligations making it difficult for me to attend as many things as I would like.

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Having a hands on approach has always been my goal as your North East Council representative. Please call me if there is something that needs my immediate attention. Tracey Miller on my staff works diligently to respond to all calls within 24 to 48 hours. To assist me in this endeavor, would you please call my office at (585) 428-6684 and give my Legislative Aide Tracey Miller your meeting dates as soon as you have them to place on my calendar; I will do my best to attend as many of your meetings as possible. You may email those dates to her at [email protected]. Remember, anytime that you have a question or concern you do not have to wait until a meeting to speak with me. Please email me at [email protected] or call me at (585) 428-6684 at your convenience.

Now that school is out many of us our looking for fun and inexpensive ways to spend quality time with our children and their friends. This issue of the times is filled with many exciting activities taking place here in the North East.

Free Summer meals for Rochester Children

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he City of Rochester will provide free breakfast and lunch to children 18 years and under through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Sixty sites will serve lunch and about fifty sites will serve breakfast Monday through Friday through August 29th. Sites include community agencies, schools, churches, and recreation centers throughout the city. To find a location near you please call (585) 428-7872.

You will also find information on a free breakfast and lunch program for Rochester children, as well as how you can help R Community Bikes, a program that repairs and provides bikes free of charge to residents in need in our community. As always I welcome your input on issues and concerns, please feel free to call me at (585) 428-6684. At your Service,

Lovely

Councilwoman Lovely Warren warmly welcomes New York Gov. David A. Paterson to Rochester City Hall.

Biz Kid$ Camp

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f you know of children between the ages of 10 through 13, that are interested in developing a real business plan, learning how to look and act as a professional, managing their time and money, promoting a business, and preparing for the future, tell them about Biz Kid$!

Adopt a Garden

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elping to plant a community garden in one of the more than 80 existing City park gardens, is a rewarding way to revitalize our neighborhoods and meet new friends. If you or members of your Block Club would like to volunteer, please call (585) 428-8820.

Biz Kid$ is a free camp that provides youth an opportunity to explore entrepreneurship through fun, fast-paced games and activities. Participants will be rewarded with business cards, a canvas briefcase, calculator, and receipt book to help them start and maintain their businesses. Also, there is a chance to win cash prizes upon completion of the camp.

311 One call to City Hall y calling 311, City residents, businesses and visitors can call to reach City Hall and receive information, request services and report problems. From refuse collection, getting library hours, to reporting a stray dog in your neighborhood and a whole lot more, 311 is ready to help.

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If someone calls 311 who speaks a language that 311 staff cannot speak, a third-party translation service will join the call. Also, the 311 Center has automated technology to respond to hearing-impaired callers. The TDD/TTY direct number for 311 is (585) 428-7600.

Register now for two sessions to be held 9 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., July 14 through the 18, and August 4th through the 8th, at the Genesee Valley Field House, 1316 Genesee St., in Genesee Valley Park. Call the City Bureau of Recreation at (585) 428-7371 to request a registration packet.

Community Activities in Rochester ● June 30th through August 30th- Summer Recreation Program at the Avenue D Community Center, 200 Avenue D, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eric Rose, Director. Call (585) 428-7934 for program details. ● June 30th through August 30th- Summer Recreation Program at the Carter Street Community Center, 500 Carter Street, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mark Harold, Director. Call (585) 428-7890 for program details. ● June 30th through August 30th- Summer Recreation Program at the North Street Community Center, 700 North Street, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Preston Sanders, Director. Call (585) 428-7149 for program details. ● June 30th through August 22nd- Summer Recreation Program at the Norton Village Recreation Center, 350 Waring Road, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mark Harold, Director and Montina Langston, Site Supervisor. Call (585) 428-1486 for program details. ● June 30th through August 22nd- Summer Recreation Program at the (Webster) Adonai Community Center, 509 North Goodman Street, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hector Arguinzoni, Director and Kaye Adams, Site Supervisor. Call (585) 428-7828 for program details.

If you would like additional information on other Volunteer Planting Events, please call (585) 428-8820.

Bike Giveaway program in Need ecently, a warehouse used by a not for profit group that restores used bicycles and gives them away to low income City residents was broken into and more than 30 bikes were stolen.

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R Community Bikes at 226 Hudson Avenue gives away about 500 bikes a year and repairs another 500 for free. As a result of the theft, three bike giveaways scheduled for this summer will have to be scaled back. If you would like to donate to R Community Bikes or for more information, please call Dan Lill at (585) 865-9872.

● July 7th through July 24th and July 28th through August 21st - Rochester’s free Summer Swim Academy. 30-minute classes will take place from 9:30 a.m. to Noon, Monday through Thursday at ten locations throughout the City. Classes available for every skill level. Call (585) 428-7888 for a registration form and program details. ● July 7th through August 22nd - Get Smart with Art, ArtSmart Summer Camp 08. Enjoy theatre, dance, storytelling, painting, textile arts and more! The camp is offered Monday through Friday at the Lodge at Lake Riley, Cobbs Hill Park, 100 Norris Drive. (Off Culver Road) Registration is limited and required by June 6th. The cost is $60.00 per week. For more information call (585) 428-7371.

● Sunday, July 13th – Latino Health Fair, Sponsored by the Rochester Primary Care Network, on the Coca Cola Grounds on Upper Falls Blvd. and Clinton Ave. More than 60 health and human service agencies will participate. For more information call (585) 325-2280 or visit www.rpcn.org. ● Friday, July 25th, August 1st, 8th and 21st - Bands on the Bricks, at the Rochester Public Market, 280 North Union Street, from 6 to 11 p.m. Call the summer hotline at (585) 428-5990 for the band lineup. ● Wednesday, July 30th, - Sprouts Kids Gardening Club as they “Community Garden Project”, at the North Street Community Center from 10 a.m. until Noon. For information and registration please call (585) 428-8820. ● August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd – Puerto Rican Festival, at the Frontier Field VIP Parking Lot. Sponsored by the Puerto Rican Festival Committee and the City of Rochester. Call (585) 234-7660 or go to [email protected] for information. www.prfestival.com ● Saturday, August 2nd – Puerto Rican Parade, at Noon, the parade route: Main Street, Downtown Rochester (Liberty Pole to Main St. to N. Plymouth to Morrie Silver Way). Sponsored by the Spanish Action Coalition. For parade details call (585) 232-4050 or visit www.prfestival.com. ● Saturday, August 9th – Carifest and Parade Main St. Armory, 900 E. Main Street, Parade route tba. Sponsored by Rochester West Indian Festival Committee. Call (585) 254-1629 for parade information. ● Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 – Clarissa Street Reunion on Clarissa Street in Corn Hill Neighborhood. Sponsored by the Clarissa St. Reunion Committee. Call (585) 234-4177 for festival details. If you would like flyers to distribute or post on your neighborhood bulletin board regarding the events listed, please call my office and we will gladly send them to you!