The Final Makeover
Our new next-door neighbor, RISEGO, is putting the finishing touches on the development of a Social Entrepreneurship Center in the city of Rochester. The center will help young entrepreneurs create businesses that address problems in their community and avoid the pitfalls of selling drugs and other negative behaviors. The site will feature four new businesses that model how entrepreneurs create wealth the right way. Social Entrepreneurial classes will be beginning in mid-September, so they need your help during the days outlined below. RISEGO has set aside six days, and volunteers are needed...
Read MoreGFM Looks to NE Neighborhood
For some months, Grace Family Medicine has been working together with Joy Community Church to help open a second office in the Gerhardt Ministry Center (GMC) on the corner of Bay and Goodman Streets in Rochester’s NE side. Plans have been drawn up to convert an empty storefront in their multi-ministry building into a modern clinical office space with construction expected to begin this summer. When the facility is complete, Ali Reeves is planning to move in and begin offering her services under our supervision, hopefully early this...
Read MoreAirplay Jugglers Coming!
Famous Airplay jugglers, Wes and Jeff Peden, are coming to our Block Party for a special performance this Saturday, August 4th, at 1 pm. This is a show you and your kids won’t want to miss! Today’s Democrat & Chronicle published a marvelous story about Wes and his dad in today’s edition that starts out: When he was 5, Wes Peden was already juggling three balls. “At first, I did it to impress my dad,” says Wes, 17, of Rochester. His dad, Jeff Peden, has been juggling since elementary school. “I would watch juggling videos instead of Barney,” he...
Read MoreBlock Party 2007!
This year’s Block Party, being hosted by the Arnett Block Association in our parking lot on August 4th from Noon to 4 pm, is shaping up to be an extravaganza! We got the tipoff when we applied to the City to close 2 blocks of Arnett Blvd. for the afternoon (YES, the street will be closed off!) “What you’re describing is more like a festival than a block party,” we were told. After our Neighborhood Bible Club Monday ends on Friday (see below), here’s what’s on the schedule for Saturday: * Free food, hot dogs, and beverages!* Famous juggling team, Airplay!*...
Read MoreBible Club Next Week
Last year’s Backyard Bible Club was such a success that we’ll be hosting another one for kids 12 and under next week in the green space and parking lot at 350 Arnett Blvd. The youth group from Grace Community Church in Allentown, PA will be with us again to share their faith and enthusiasm. Here’s the full info: * Fun in the Son All Week Long! * 350 Arnett Boulevard! * Monday July 30 – Friday August 3! * Every Afternoon 2:00 – 3:00 pm! * Children 12 and Under! * Bible Stories! * Music and Sing-Alongs! * Games and Prizes! * Team from Pennsylvania! If you’d...
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