Introduced in the early part of the 20th century as an ornamental, the toxicity of this plant can't be over-emphasized. At first glance it looks like Queen Anne's Lace on steroids.  For details on identifying and eradicating it, go to the New York State Department of Conservation's site:…

Cool Sweep is in effect today at the Arnett Branch Library!  The Arnett, Lincoln, Maplewood and Winton branches, will be open until 9:00 p.m. so people will have an air conditioned place to go to get relief from the heat.

Cool Sweep—presented by RG&E—is the City’s annual public safety and customer service program to help city residents who have limited opportunities to find relief from summer heat.

From Ofc. Kris Runyon:

Keep your eyes out for a suspicious guy going door to door offering to upgrade your alarm system, or sell you one. 

He is described as a light skinned male black, 19-21 years of age, 5’9”, 160#, short hair, no facial hair, no visible tattoos. He was wearing a “GE Security” shirt with some sort of hanging ID.  I spoke to him at an out of town cell number and he was very defensive and evasive.  He gave his name to a resident as Cameron and there was a red…

A big thank you to the Arnett Friends, including Susan Morehouse, Rora Rice, Carol Kramer, Ron Stallworth, Jay Ross, Dan Ross and Mitzie Collins, who sponsored our building’s birthday party today!  Your hard work, your baking skills, your donations and your music was much appreciated!

Check out the Arnett Branch Library's facebook page for more pictures:…

This is great news for neighborhood development.  I could not believe the committed units and price.  For more info http://www.rbj.net/article.asp?aID=195204

Hey parents, are you and your kids coming to the library this week to borrow books, CDs, and DVDs? Are you going to join us for our building's birthday party? Are you going to participate in storytime, LEGO Club or any of the other fun things we have going on this week? If so, your kids can also sign up for our Dig Into Reading summer program.…

Check it out!  Gently used children's items:  clothing, toys, games.
428 Jefferson Avenue at Dr. Samuel McCree Way.

Just heard from Cheryl Bertou:  Foodlink's Curbside Market truck will be selling fresh produce at the YMCA on Thurston Monday mornings, 10:30-11:15am, July through September!

The Curbside Market is an 18 foot truck filled with fresh fruits and vegetables at…

Summer in the SouthWest means more than just sun and fun – it also means the return of the Summer Meals program!  Thanks to a free program sponsored locally by the City of Rochester, the Rochester City School District, and Foodlink, all kids 18 and under can access free, healthy meals at locations right in their neighborhood.…

http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/Student-Offers-Lesson-To-Never-Give-Up/YgOfhpzFxUyqlFgSlLbsKA.cspx

My little boy is a 3rd Grader at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy on Congress Avenue. Last year as part of his grade's expedition (it is an expeditionary learning school) the class planted and cared for a garden. This year's 2nd graders recently added to it and planted…