ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Here’s your guide to what’s happening around the Rochester area on Friday and this weekend. You can see more upcoming events in our community calendar.
Stars & Stripes Celebration (Friday)
The Veterans Outreach Center is holding its annual Stars & Stripes Celebration on Friday to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces and remember the fallen.
The celebration at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center gets underway at 5:30 p.m. The event features a silent auction, dinner, and dancing. You can get tickets, see the full schedule, and bid on the auction here.
Orleans County job fair (Friday)
Looking for a job in Orleans County? The county is hosting a recruitment event. It will be held at the county administration building in Albion from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday.
People will be able to meet with representatives from county departments, learn about open positions, and interview on the spot. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register and complete the survey here. Walk-ins are also welcome. To learn more about the event, click here.
East Avenue Grocery Run (Saturday)
The East Avenue Grocery Run, a 17th annual fundraiser to fight food insecurity across the region, is happening on Saturday. The race helps to support dozens of local food pantries and meal programs, raising more than $110,000 last year.
The 5K and 10K race both start at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of East Avenue and Meigs Street. Runners will head down East Avenue, past Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, over the promenade to the Genesee Riverway Trail. There will also be a 1K run and walk at 9:40 a.m. and a “Boogie for Broccoli” for children at 9:55 a.m. You can sign up and see the course maps here.
Organizers are trying to raise at least $40,000 this year. You can choose to enter a team in the run, and there will be a post-race party. Runners can pick up their packets at the Rochester Running Co. on Friday or on race day.
Children and Teen Book Festival (Saturday)
The Rochester Children and Teens’ book festival returns to Monroe Community College on Saturday with over 50 authors and illustrators. There will also be free read-alouds, crafts, drawing workshops, presentations, food trucks, and more.
One new exhibit this year is the Teen Scene, with activities based on authors teens love. People can buy signed books at the festival. You can see the full schedule and map of the festival here.
Monroe County Veterans Day Parade (Saturday)
The fifth annual Veterans Day Parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of South Goodman Street and Highland Avenue. From there, it will head up Highland Avenue until it reaches the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Gary Beikirch Park, within Highland Park. That’s where a ceremony will take place honoring veterans.
The parade will include marching units, veterans’ service organizations, military-style vehicles, and veterans representing all eras and military branches. Food and drinks will be available to buy
The Grand Marshal of this year’s parade will be New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran who enlisted after the 9/11 attacks. He’s a recipient of the Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal, the Afghan Campaign Medal, and other honors. Learn more about the parade here.
Women’s Health Fair (Saturday)
Health professionals and local organizations will be at Wheatland Chili High School on Saturday for the Women’s Health Information Fair. It aims to connect women of all ages with resources to make informed decisions on their health and well-being. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s hosted by Monroe County and Legislator Dr. Nazish Jeffery.
Seneca Park Zoo Military Appreciation Day (Sunday)
Seneca Park Zoo will host more than 20 veteran-serving agencies on Sunday for its first-ever Military Appreciation Day. It’s in partnership with the Veterans Outreach Center and the Monroe County Office ofVeterans Service.
You can stop by between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to learn about services provided by Honor Flight, the Rochester Vet Center, Trillium Health Foundation, Veterans Upward Bound, VA Medical Foster Homes, the Monroe County Office of Human Resources, and more. There will also be insider chats and animal enrichment at animal habitats throughout the day.
All activities are free with admission, but resource tables are available only until 1 pm. You can learn more and get tickets here.
The zoo is also collecting donations for the Veterans Outreach Center’s “Pets for Vets Pantry.” Guests bringing items on their wish list will get $2 off admission. Requested items include cat food, cat litter, dog food, pet beds, pet sweaters, and pet toys.
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