From Susan Morehouse: 

On June 21st, Police Chief Ciminelli will be visiting the Arnett Block Association meeting. He may take a walk around the neighborhood (which is where he grew up!) with us. Our meeting will begin at 5:30 at 350 Arnett 

and weather permitting we will go for a walk from Rugby to Wellington (including Geneva's building) and back.

We will then have some light refreshments and talk with him about concerns in the neighborhood. Please 

join us and…

There was some fun doings today at the Arnett Branch Library

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Hello Everyone -

I am part of a group that is putting together a training program for community members.  We have been brainstorming ideas and there are many possibilities from "how to become a non-profit" to "City boards and committees - what they do and how to join".  We feel that what will set our program apart is the fact that it will be truly community driven.  To that end, we are asking that as many people as possible to the following survey.

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On Wed, 25 May 2016 15:28:45 -0400, Susan Morehouse wrote:



Minutes of May 24, 2016 Arnett Block Association meeting

Next Meeting:  SPECIAL MEETING WITH CHIEF CIMINELLI,  JUNE 21, 5:30-6:30

Police Chief Ciminelli will be joining us for our meeting. We plan to meet at 350 Arnett briefly and then take him on a walk on Arnett from Rugby to Wellington (including Geneva's building),…

The Southwest Garden Group, Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County, and Lowe's are teaming up in a project called "Blocks in Bloom."  Lowe's wants to help people "Love Where You Live."  And this year, along with the City of Rochester, all will help bring front-yard gardens where none existed in City neighborhoods.  The uplift provided by front-yard gardens is considered helpful to stabilizing neighborhoods.

Homeowners or renters were identified who…

BENEFIT CONCERT for El Salvador Women

Thursday, May 12, at 7pm

St. Monica Church



On May 12th at 7PM, St Monica and the Sisters of St. Joseph will host a benefit concert and presentation. The evening will include music and a presentation by Tula Mejia from Share El Salvador, a women’s advocacy center. She will share her very moving experiences with empowering women in one of the poorest and most war torn countries in the world. The event is free but a free will donation will…

Picture swings at your bus stop while you’re waiting with your kids to go to the grocery store. Imagine playful colorful sidewalks that let you and your kids tip toe through tulips or play hopscotch on the walk to school or to your local R-Center. Envision playful sculptures outside of your place of work, outside a neighborhood café, or in your local playgrounds that…

Minutes of Arnett Block Meeting for April

We had two new neighbors join us! Welcome, Tee and Cassandra!…

The Gates Historical Society Spring Victorian Tea will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, May 22, at The Hinchey Homestead, 634 Hinchey Road.  Varieties of tea and beverages, and a wide assortment of sandwiches, breads, desserts, and fruits will be served. $20.00 per person. Proceeds will be used to help with the ongoing restoration and maintenance of the property.  Seating…

The Neighborhood Service Center at 923 Genesee St, is once again taking applications for roof repair money. Stop by or call 428-7630 for details and to enter your roof. Certain guidelines and income restrictions apply. Last day for applications is May 25. The drawing of winners’ names will be held on May 26

Unfortunately, most of us missed the community forum last night regarding budget priorities.  Please take a few minutes to take the online survey.  As Mayor Warren and her budget committee try to close a $41 million gap in the budget, it is important that they hear from us regarding our priorities.  Open this link, http://www.cityofrochester.gov/budget/  which will take you to the City of Rochester budget information page,…

It is time to make nominations for the Rochester Regional Library Council's Library of the Year Contest. Last year the Arnett Branch Library was selected Public Library of Year! Who will win this year? There are a lot of great libraries to choose from. Perhaps patrons will honor the Phillis Wheatley Community Library. They do all sorts of wonderful things over there. For instance, the have some very cool food gardens on their grounds. Perhaps people are extra excited about the…

Have you ever wondered about the small cemetery on Congress Avenue?

The Rapids Cemetery Restoration Committee has formed and includes members from the City Historian's Office, the 19th Ward History & Archives Group and local Veterans groups. Located on Congress Avenue just south of Brooks Avenue, Rapids Cemetery is a football-field-sized pioneer cemetery instituted in the early 19th Century. Older than the City of Rochester, it is approaching its Bicentennial. Research is…

I just watched these 6 TED Talks Eileen Graham and Tamara Leigh posted.  They are well worth watching.

http://www.ted.com/playlists/322/the_power_of_the_individual