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Seed and Plant Sharing Page

Reminder -- there is a page in SW Garden Group for sharing seeds and plants.  If you want to divide a plant, thin the garden, or just share ... check it out.

Added by Mark Sweetland on June 26, 2015 at 2:21am — 1 Comment

Mike and Mary Ellen/Dogs

Understand problem has been resolved.  How? 

Added by Mark Sweetland on March 11, 2015 at 11:40pm — No Comments

Clear Fire Hydrants!

Please adopt a fire hydrant near your house and dig it out of snow bank.  In the 10 minutes it will take the RFD to do this, your house could be a total loss.  Or you may help save a neighbor's life.  It is critical that we clear fire hydrants from snow.  Thank you.

Added by Mark Sweetland on February 25, 2015 at 12:50am — No Comments

Philly Flower Show & Longwood Gardens Tour

The 2015 Philadelphia Flower Show

"Celebrating the Magic of the Movies!"

See the largest annual indoor flower show in the world,

& the premier horticultural display garden in the

country - Longwood Gardens

March 4-5 (Wed.-Thurs.)

The theme for the 185th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is Hollywood – "Lights,…

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Added by Mark Sweetland on January 25, 2015 at 12:27am — 1 Comment

Location19 Donations

If you value Location19, consider a donation to help with operating costs.  John and Marian Boutet shoulder this effort, but it is a community effort.  Use the donate button on top left, in whatever amount, so they do not have to pay the whole cost for this website.  Join the Location19 Fans group, if you want!

It costs $300 a year, and we do not want to have them pay the cost.  It is for us!

Thanks.

Added by Mark Sweetland on January 7, 2015 at 3:10am — No Comments

Bike Stolen Post

From a crime prevention point-of-view, this reminds us bikes should always be in a locked garage, or chained securely.

Added by Mark Sweetland on July 28, 2014 at 12:48am — No Comments

Police BOLO

From Crime Prevention Officer Kris Runyon:

 

Hi there.

(In case you didn’t know, BOLO stands for “Be On the Look Out”) 

As is the season again, yesterday afternoon we had a call for door to door IDT energy sales on Aldine Ave near Woodbine.  We caught up with them on Post.  They, of course had no solicitors permit.  More importantly, when I got a chance later to run record checks on the fellows we stopped, both have arrest/convictions- one for larceny and…

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Added by Mark Sweetland on April 1, 2014 at 5:38pm — No Comments

The Arnett Cafe

If you have not been there, The Arnett Cafe just west of the library is worth a visit.  They opened last summer, and have a great menu "with a southern flair."  I have been twice, and highly recommend.  They serve breakfast and lunch, only open until 2.  But do go, as all on their menu is great.  And served with "southern hospitality," so you will be sure to go back again.  This is in the former French Quarter space.  It is within walking distance in the 19th Ward, and only minutes from…

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Added by Mark Sweetland on December 13, 2013 at 12:00am — No Comments

Development at Brooks Court

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

Added by Mark Sweetland on June 17, 2013 at 7:33pm — 2 Comments

Farmers Market News

The Farmers Market at Highland has reopened!  It will be held again at Cornell Cooperative Extension's Auditorium on Wednesdays, 3-6 PM.  They plan to be open from now until early May.  Stop in for root vegetables, baked goods, pastas, jams, jellies and much more from local vendors. 

Added by Mark Sweetland on March 17, 2013 at 3:15pm — 2 Comments

Brooks Landing Diner Review

The March 6 issue of City newsweekly had an interesting review of the Brooks Landing Diner, 904 Genesee St.  As the article concludes, " ... just one more reason why a trip into the 19th Ward is worth your while on a Saturday morning."  See:  http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/dining-review-brooks-landing-diner/Content?oid=2197024

Added by Mark Sweetland on March 11, 2013 at 5:04pm — No Comments

Amazing Cat Tale

An incredible story of a "lost" cat who journeyed hundreds of miles to find its way home:  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/19/one-cats-incredible-journey/

Added by Mark Sweetland on January 21, 2013 at 9:41am — No Comments

Garden Thought: Flowers for Dinner

Here's something to consider during the cold weeks ahead.  If you're a gardener, your mailbox may now be flooding with seed catalogs, and it's a traditional time to plan what you may wish to order for planting in March to get your indoor seedlings going.  Try some edible flowers this year!  If you never have, throw some in the garden for a fun experiment.  Bachelor's Buttons are edible garnishes that can be direct-sown in spring.  Calendula officianalis, or marigold, is known as "Poor Man's…

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Added by Mark Sweetland on January 3, 2013 at 4:28pm — No Comments

Winter Farmers' Market News

Great news for local food fans!  While the Winter Farmers' Market at Cornell Cooperative Extension has ended, many vendors will be moving to the Long Season Winter Farmers' Market, which will now be open all Winter!  The Long Season was scheduled to end soon, but will continue now on Sundays from 1-4 PM.  A joint effort of the Brighton Farmers Market and the Southwedge Farmers Market, it is located at the Brookside Community Center, 220 Idlewood Rd. off S. Winton, between Westfall and 590. …

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Added by Mark Sweetland on December 19, 2012 at 5:57pm — No Comments

Meeting Times

I see many meetings that I consider attending, but look at all that start at 6 PM.  That's right when I start making dinner.  I don't know when people eat if a meeting starts then, but there's little choice when you work and have to start getting ready for bed at 10!  It is hard for people who work to attend meetings at that time.  Maybe 7 PM?  It is difficult to find a good time, I realize.  What do others think?

Added by Mark Sweetland on November 19, 2012 at 5:04am — 2 Comments

E2 Cookout Postponed

Due to threat of rain, the cookout for 8/14/12 at Enterprise and Post has been postponed.  Will let you know when rescheduled, first part of September.

Added by Mark Sweetland on August 13, 2012 at 10:55pm — No Comments

Beautiful Header for L19!

John, Congratulations on another great photo for the header.  Stunning!  Hoping to see some more from the trip to Cobbs Hill Daylily Garden sometime in the future.  Mark

Added by Mark Sweetland on August 6, 2012 at 1:58am — No Comments

Gardener Alert! Project Scion to aid City Lot

Bruce Zaretsky and Sharon Coates of Zaretsky & Associates and Pietro Furgiuele of Waterford Tilling have launched Project Scion THE ORCHARD and are calling for help to revamp a vacant lot in the City of Rochester.

Added by Mark Sweetland on June 19, 2012 at 11:11pm — 3 Comments

Energy Provider Warning-Solicitors

There was a segment on WHAM 13 News Thursday warning about door-to-door solicitors, who say they can save you money on your gas and electricity bills.  Have seen comments here previously mentioning this practice.  I have had about 3 such people at my door.  The warning from WHAM is do not show them your RG&E bill, as they can pick up info and switch you to their company without any other permission and without your knowledge.   RG&E said if this has or will happen, contact them and…

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Added by Mark Sweetland on March 2, 2012 at 1:00am — 1 Comment

Turkey Visits for Dinner

We had an unexpected guest for dinner last Friday.  His dinner, not ours!   He spent about half an hour by the bird feeder.  Never before seen a turkey in the yard on Enterprise St. 

 

Added by Mark Sweetland on November 20, 2011 at 4:44pm — 11 Comments

SW Merchants

Information Links

These links plus others can also be found under the Links tab.

ABOUT THE 19TH WARD

19th Ward Community Association
Rochester City Living
RocWiki.org

 

ANIMAL RELATED SERVICES

To report animal cruelty, call 911 or  THE ANIMAL CRUELTY HOTLINE: (585) 223-6500

City of Rochester Low-income Spay/Neuter for pet Dogs and Cats

Rochester Community Animal Clinic - low-income spay/neuter for pet dogs and cats, and feral cats

PAWS, Inc.Providing Animal Welfare Services

City of Rochester Adopt a Dog or Cat

Lollypop Farm, The Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe County 

 

BUYING A HOME IN THE 19TH WARD

Homesteadnet.com

City of Rochester Property Information

Rochester City Living

Trulia Listed Homes For Sale

UR Home Ownership Program

Zillow listed homes for sale

COMMUNITY LINKS

Arnett Public Library

Brooks Landing

City of Rochester 

John Lightfoot, Monroe County Legislator,District 25

Loretta Scott, City Council President, At Large

LaShay D. Harris, South District

Genesee Valley Park

Metro Justice

RGRTA Bus Information

Minority Reporter

SouthWest Tribune

Rochester Green Living

ROCSPOT

Sector 4 Comm. Developmant Corp

Savor Life Radio Show

Teen Empowerment

WDKX Urban contemporary 103.9 FM

WRUR 88.5 UR and WXXI partnership  88.5 FM

Southwest Family YMCA

UR Gov. & Community Relations


EDUCATION

Rochester Prep Charter School

U.S. Dept. of Education

 

FAITH COMMUNITY

St. Monica Church


BUSINESSES

El Latino Restaurant
D and L Groceries
Hand Crafted Wrought Iron
Jim Dalberth Sports
Menezes Pizza
TOPS Friendly Markets
Staybridge Suites

OUTREACH AND SERVICES

Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning (CPLP)

Dealing with Lead
Drug Activity
Healthy Blocks
HEAP NY Home Heating Assistant
Home Safety Tips    LifeTimesAdultDay Health Care
Medicare
NeighborWorks Rochester
Parking / Abandoned Vehicles
2-1-1 Social Services
ACT Rochester

OTHER

Genesee Co-op FCU

3/50 Project

South Wedge Ning

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