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August 2009 Genesee Street News

I have uploaded a copy of the August Genesee Street news. It is in PDF format.
2009_08_Aug_GENESEE_ST_News.pdf

Added by Shawn on August 11, 2009 at 2:21pm — No Comments

Suspicious Incident on Marlborough, Sunday 8/9 Approx 6:30PM‏

This is a repost from Sheri:

Last night at approximately 6:30pm a silver Impala pulled over in front of our house. There were several people in the car including a female in the passenger seat. A young male exited the rear driver side door and the vehicle drove off. The young male (black, thin to average weight, grey sweatshirt, dark colored ball cap) started walking east on Marlborough then he turned and quickly (almost running) went into Kathy's backyard and jumped over her fence… Continue

Added by Shawn on August 10, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Car hit our neighbors house. Penhurst Street

Sheri just shared this information with me. Anthony and I were at the Little last night when this happened. There was a police car at the neighbors house when we got home. Because someone last week ran down the street light in fron of our house, it was too dark to tell that something had happened! Watch out for crazy drivers on Penhurst!

-Shawn…

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Added by Shawn on August 10, 2009 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

Renaissance Square.....

I've been following the recent Renaissance Square project/debate and would be interested in hearing more about how our elected City Officials viewed this project. I've seen Dana Miller's comments on TV and in the newspaper but haven't seen anything from any other city council members. Does anyone have additional information on how various council members viewed this project, how they voted, etc??

Added by Margy Meath on August 5, 2009 at 9:06am — 1 Comment

Attempted Break In

Reposted from 19th Ward Yahoo Group:

Hello all.

Just for your information: When I got home from National Night Out at about 9:00, I noticed a kitchen window wide open and a basement "window" that is actually a piece of thick wood with a round hole through which a dryer hose and vent are fitted kicked in. (A window used to be there.) The kitchen window is directly above the basement dryer vent. A window well sits there.

The two officers who responded--quickly for… Continue

Added by Shawn on August 5, 2009 at 7:59am — No Comments

Robbery at 80 Enterprise

I had a door bell ring from the police last night at 4 AM, as the new neighbors across the street had been robbed. I was still on my computer. I had not seen anything, but when I went out, the street was full of police. They said there was a robbery as the people walked from their car in the driveway to the front door. The robbers came from Thurston Rd.

Added by Mark Sweetland on August 1, 2009 at 11:16pm — 2 Comments

Email subscriptions of Location19

Hi Location19er's!

After several requests, and much research, I have added an email subcription service to Location19. You will find in the upper left of the website (above the "Latest Activity" section) a link to add your email to the subcription service. It is free, and secure (powered by Google) and seems to function pretty well. Give it a try (you can unsubscribe as well) and let me know what you think. I will be fine tuning it in the coming days, so any feed back would be great,… Continue

Added by Shawn on July 24, 2009 at 1:31pm — 2 Comments

Mindful Meditation for Children and Adults

Mindful Meditation Sessions for Children and Adults

What: St. Stephen's Episcopal Church hosts weekly Mindful Meditation sessions for adults and children every Tuesday evening. No meditation experience needed. Meditation is facilitated by Wendy Sullivan, LMSW and based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction work of Jon Kabat-Zinn. Sessions are free and open to the public. St. Stephen’s is wheelchair accessible.

"Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves… Continue

Added by Wendy Sullivan on July 9, 2009 at 7:21am — No Comments

On a more positive note...

I want to call everybody's attention to a wonderful happening on the corner of Chili & Thurston today. I was able to catch part of it but unfortunately my camera's battery died 1/3 of the way through.

Kids from the Carlson Y and Miss Sweet Potato Pie's dance studio kids joined forces today to celebrate Michael Jackson's life and music. The energy and joy these kids have - and their incredible talent - is beginning to redeem that notorious corner. WOW. Just WOW.

Here… Continue

Added by Georgia NeSmith on July 7, 2009 at 11:29pm — 1 Comment

Ward-Wide Yard Sale

Hello, 19th Warders!

The 19th Ward Community Association's annual Ward-Wide Yard Sale is coming up on Sat., July 25th -- if you're still interested in participating, please let me know as soon as possible. We'll be making maps to guide buyers to your house for a $5 donation, but feel free to set out your wares regardless! Maps will be available on the day of the sale at any of the sale locations and here at our office, so even if you don't want to sell, you can always shop (and, hey,… Continue

Added by Ann Robinson on July 7, 2009 at 1:42pm — No Comments

Great Article on Brooks Landing

Restaurants, housing on drawing board for 19th Ward hub D&C Sunday June 21st

Added by Shawn on June 21, 2009 at 12:13pm — No Comments

Thurston/Ravenwood Garden Work Parties

Garden Work Party at the Thurston/Ravenwood Garden

Tuesdays June 23rd, June 30th, July 14th, and July 21st

Lets keep the garden well maintained while enjoying neighbor comradery. Meet Tuesdays at 7:00 pm to weed, water, trim, deadhead, etc, etc. Bring your gloves and a favorite tool!

Questions or suggestions contact Joanne DeMarle
jddemarle@frontiernet.net

Added by Joanne DeMarle on June 17, 2009 at 9:55pm — 2 Comments

Front Yard Gardens

Great Idea! Shawn, drove by your street the other day, And thought we should all plant front yard gardens. Why have lawn when you can have flowers? Good source is Michael Warren Thomas on Trafalgar St., whose whole front yard is NOT GRASS. Take advantage of what little space we have to garden!

I have been putting in grasses, like blue fescue, wheatgrass, and another, Carl F.If anyone wants suggestions, a great catalog is http://www.highcountrygardens.com/

Hope to see you… Continue

Added by Mark Sweetland on June 5, 2009 at 12:12am — 2 Comments

Against Violence Run/Walk

This looks like a great event for our community by our community. I plan to walk it fast (not a runner) and hope to see many of you out there!

Added by Wendy Sullivan on May 28, 2009 at 8:54pm — 2 Comments

California Rollin Coming to 19th Ward!

Some great news for sushi lovers! Anthony and I saw a sign in a window on Genesee Street across from Boulder, that California Rollin is opening a new shop. Very Exciting! These are great signs that Brooks Landing is truly becoming a "college town" right here in the 19th Ward.

Added by Shawn on May 26, 2009 at 5:38pm — 1 Comment

19th Ward Treasure Hunt

The 19th ward treasure hunt has officially started. Stop by any of our sponsors to pick up a clue sheet. This is also a great two weeks to go for walks in the neighborhood, as we are distributing keys on sidewalks on park benches early in the morning. We distribute these all over Monroe County but obviously more in and around the 19th ward. Early morning walking can pay off.

Stop by our sponsors as they will be setting keys out in their stores on a daily basis. While you are there pick up… Continue

Added by Dan DeMarle on May 26, 2009 at 10:59am — 1 Comment

Who needs 4 Million Dollars? Compare and Contrast

I know I am angry about something when it follows me into the next day! I am still boiling over the 4 million more for University Ave ArtWalk. I love the ArtWalk and feel it is an important aspect in the overall quality of life in Rochester. But in the current economic conditions, I feel it is essential to invest in parts of the city that really need help. ArtWalk will survive, but will Thurston Road? Or is this… Continue

Added by Shawn on April 3, 2009 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

Lost Dog

Hello everyone

We are looking for the owner of a lost dog, a small pitbull/terrier mix with lots of energy, very nice. If you know whose dog it is, or might be interested in adopting, please contact:

Eric (stoplight77@hotmail.com)(585.406.6343)
Stephanie(585.451.7256)

Thank you.

Added by Ann Robinson on February 24, 2009 at 1:01pm — No Comments

The Beloved Community Supports Slater's Raiders for Peace

Check out this story in the D&C about yesterday's event over on the East Side.

Volunteers walk in friendship in northeast Rochester

Residents gather to promote 'a beloved community' through building relationships. Volunteers walked through neighborhoods and fellowshipped at St. Bridget's Church.

I never intended to be in the lead in this story. The reporter… Continue

Added by Georgia NeSmith on February 15, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

BREAK IN ALERT : 396 RUGBY AVE

From the 19th Ward Yahoo group comes word of a break in last week at 396 Rugby Ave.
They broke in through the back window near their tall fence and took 2 laptops and a Wii.

Added by Shawn on February 14, 2009 at 12:08pm — 1 Comment