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2017 Technology Woman of the Year Breakfast

Join us for this year’s DR Technology Woman of the Year Awards breakfast to recognize, celebrate, and make visible the achievements of women in high technology fields. Through this award, women who work in these professions are encouraged to stay in the Greater Rochester area, mentor young women, and contribute to the economic growth of the region.


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Comics Against Cancer 4

Comics Against Cancer 4 will feature 7 of the country’s hottest headlining comedians taking the stage for one incredible evening of laughter with proceeds to benefit Gilda’s Club Rochester.

Hosted by CAC founder, Steve Burr this PG-13 event is sure to be the funniest night of the year and without a doubt a can’t miss performance!

General admission tickets are just $40 each! VIP tickets are priced at $100 each and include a pre-show reception as well as a meet-and-greet with the comics after the show.

This year’s line-up of performers includes nationally touring comediansLizzy Cooperman, Jon Fisch, AnthonyDeVito, Earl David Reed, Marianne Sierk, Ophira Eisenberg and Ralph Tetta!


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ACT Rochester Report Card Event

On April 7th, ACT Rochester will deliver its sixth Annual Report Card Event. This event has become a well-known and anticipated discussion around data in the community around the 9 topic areas on ACT Rochester’s website - Arts, Children, Community Engagement, Economy, Education, Financial Self-Sufficiency, Health, Housing, and Public Safety. The Report Card compiles 100 community indicators into an easily digestible assessment of our community’s well-being. This year, join us as we learn about the major impact that lesser known community collaborations are having by using data in unique and multifaceted ways.


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A Healthy Pulse: planning for healthy neighborhoods

Rebecca Morley, Director of the Health Impact Project, The Pew Charitable Trusts, is the 4th speaker for our Reshaping Rochester Lecture Series.

Rebecca’s talk will focus on why decisions about where and how we build housing, streets and stores impact our health. Morley will share how data can drive decision-makers to build healthier and more equitable communities.

Ticket pricing: $15 for Adults; $10 for seniors; Free for students with a valid student ID


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Did You Know Cohousing is Coming to Rochester?

Come hear about it on April 3

Join Flower City Cohousing Community for a free ORIENTATION SESSION to learn about a new multi-generational living community in Rochester

RSVP required by April 1st [email protected] or call Jane at 585 315 2406

Flower City Cohousing Community’s goal is to create a multi-generational community with 20 primarily owner-occupied units by 2018. Come and learn about living in your own independent housing unit, while collaborating with and enjoying the benefits of neighbors committed to creating community. More than 120 such communities exist nationwide, with more in formative stages.

We also welcome invitations to speak with your organizations. Find us on Facebook or Twitter.


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A Purse for Change

You are cordially invited to the 11th annual A Purse for Change—a designer purse auction benefitting the Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley. Your ticket includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, dibs at over 150 purses being auctioned off, networking and fun. Help make a real difference in the lives of women and girls in our community while enjoying a fun night of shopping and friendship! Our mission is to promote economic self-sufficiency for women and girls through grant making and education. Since 1994, we have awarded over $1.3M to programs that have helped thousands on the way to success!


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Community Forum: 151 Mt. Hope Avenue

The City of Rochester is inviting community members attend a community forum regarding future opportunities for the City-owned vacant site located at 151 Mt. Hope Avenue.

The City would like community input towards repositioning this site as part of the ongoing revitalization of the Mt. Hope Avenue corridor.

 

 


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March City Council Meeting

Have your voice heard at the next City Council Meeting.

There is a “Speak to Council” session that begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the actual City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Sign up to speak or leave your comment by calling (585) 428-7421 or TDD/TTY (585) 428-6054 or email [email protected]

Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room 302-A, City Hall

30 Church St, Rm 300A, Rochester, New York 14614
The 7:30 p.m. Council meetings are broadcast live on City12, the City’s government access channel that is available to Time Warner Cable subscribers. The meetings are also streamed live on the City’s website, www.cityofrochester.gov.

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Digital Rochester Networking at Three Heads Brewing

Connect with friends and colleagues while catching up with Digital Rochester during our March networking at Three Heads Brewing. Enjoy a cash bar and complimentary appetizers. Event attendees will receive $1 off all beer purchases.


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Young Professionals in Higher Education Conference

Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual conference of Young Professionals working in Higher Education. You don’t want to miss this fantastic professional development and networking opportunity!

Registration is now open and can be done at: http://alumni.rit.edu/YPHEConference