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C . Y IT . Lovely A. Warren, Mayor Y N O R, F E Rochester City Council ROCHEST R-Center Locations & Amenities Playground Gym Computer Lab Did you know? You can rent our facilities for Outdoor Courts Game Room Meals private use—parties, birthdays, reunions and more! Find a Indoor Pool Teen Lounge Community spot that’s perfect for you. Meeting Space Outdoor Pool Fitness Center Danforth Community Center Performance Space 200 West Ave. Spray Park After-school Satellite $395, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., four-hour * increments, 150 people max. Adams Street Edgerton Stardust Ballroom Address: 85 Adams St. Phone: 428-7266 Hours: M-F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 41 Backus St. $445, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., four-hour Flint Street increments, 240 max dinner style, Address: 271 Flint St. Phone: 428-7001 Hours: M-F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 400 max. theater style seating. Roxie Ann Sinkler Genesee Valley Field House 1316 Genesee St. Extension, Address: 75 Grover St. Phone: 428-7827 Hours: M-F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Closed Sat. Genesee Valley Park $195 per day, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., four- Humboldt hour increments, 48 people max. Address: 1045 Atlantic Ave. Phone: 428-7294 Hours: M-F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Closed Sat. Lake Riley Lodge Frederick Douglass 100 Norris Dr., Cobbs Hill $470 per day. Weekend rental only, Address: 999 South Ave. Phone: 428-6015 Hours: M-F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., four-hour incre- Thomas P. Ryan ments, 125 people max. Address: 530 Webster Ave. Phone: 428-7828 Hours: M-F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. MLK Lodge, 353 Court St., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. * #35 School Memorial Park Address: 194 Field St. Phone: 271-4583 Hours: M-F, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Closed Sat. $670 per day, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., four- hour increments, 170 seated max, * #46 School 228 cocktail style max. Address: 250 Newcastle Rd. Phone: 288-8008 Hours: M-F, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Closed Sat. Norton Village, 300 Waring Rd. $170 per day, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., four- Avenue D hour increments, 50 people max. Address: 200 Ave. D Phone: 428-7934 Hours: M-F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tay House at Cobbs Hill Carter Street 85 Hillside Ave. $195 per day, 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Address: 500 Carter St. Phone: 428-7890 Hours: M-F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. four-hour increments, 50 people David F. Gantt max. Address: 700 North St. Phone: 428-7149 Hours: M-F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. * All pricing includes a $20 applica- tion fee. Additional fees will apply Campbell Street for extended hours and holidays. Address: 524 Campbell St. Phone: 428-7860 Hours: M-F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Department of Recreation | Sun 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Youth Services also pro- Edgerton cesses rentals of: parks, diamonds, athletic fields, tennis Address: 41 Backus St. Phone: 428-6769 Hours: M-F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Closed Sat. courts, indoor and outdoor basket- #17 School ball courts, ice skating rinks, pools, * R-Center facilities and snow shoes. Address: 158 Orchard St. Phone: 899-9211 Hours: M-F, 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Closed Sat. Visit 400 Dewey Ave., 9 a.m. – 4:30 * #42 School p.m., call 428-6755 or visit www. Address: 3330 Lake Ave. Phone: 428-7829 Hours: M-F, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Closed Sat. cityofrochester.gov/facilityrental. 2 Department of Recreation & Youth Services Dear Friends, Dr. Daniele J. Lyman-Torres Winter has definitely arrived in Rochester, but while it may be Commissioner blustery and cold outside, there’s plenty of warmth and activity Eric Rose Deputy Commissioner inside all of the City’s R-Centers! Children and adults alike are Contact Us sure to find something to do that will keep them energized The City of Rochester and entertained throughout the chilly winter months. Recreation Bureau 400 Dewey Ave., And when the snow melts and makes way for spring, Rochester, NY, 14613 the fun just keeps on growing, along with new events Phone: 428-6755 and educational activities that are sure to be a hit. Office hours: Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. So take a look inside these pages to find out about the various programs and pastimes offered at our R-Centers. Important Dates You’ll discover we have something for everyone to enjoy, no Dec. 21: RSCD Recess begins matter the season! R-Centers open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dec. 24 & 25: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day R-Centers closed Dec. 26 – 31: RCSD Recess R-Centers open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mayor Lovely A. Warren City of Rochester Jan. 1: New Year’s Day R-Centers closed Jan. 21: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, R-Centers closed Feb. 12: Lincoln’s Birthday R-Centers closed Feb. 18: President’s Day R-Centers closed Feb. 19-22: RCSD Recess R-Centers open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. March 22: RCSD Recess R-Centers open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 15 – 18: RCSD Recess R-Centers open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 19 & 20: Observance of Easter Holiday, R-Centers closed R-Center Winter/Spring Hours of Operation Monday – Friday, 2:30 – 9:30 p.m. May 24: RCSD Recess R-Centers open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Satellite Centers: May 27: Memorial Day #42 School: #35 School: R-Centers closed Monday – Friday, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. June 24-28: Rec Staff Training #46 School: #17 School: Week, R-Centers closed Monday – Friday, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. RCSD Half Days R-Centers open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. City of Rochester, NY

3 We offer a huge array of youth and family programs and services with a focus on customer service excellence. Our primary goal is to enhance the City of Rochester with youth initiatives such as recreation, youth development, youth employment programs and a premier park system.

Program Dates Locations Contact Jr. Recreation Leader Program Wednesdays Danforth Kirmani Scott Paid internship and summer employment oppor- 2/06 – Community Kirmani.Scott@ tunity with the City of Rochester Bureau of Recre- 8/16/2019 Center cityofrochester.gov ation for ages 15 to 16 (turning 16 by August 31).

Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV): Tuesday and Neighborhood Tremain Harris The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Wednesday R-Centers Tremain.Harris@ Make your voice count! Join other teens to 5 – 7 p.m., Leadership roles cityofrochester.gov express your ideas and address the challenges September to open to grades www.cityofrochester.gov/ you face. Work together to create opportunities, June 7-12. YVOV events and activities that inspire change.

ROCmusic Ongoing Gantt R-Center, Dr. Armand Hall: 428-9944 Inspired by Venezuela’s revolutionary El Sistema enrollment: Edgerton R-Cen- Armand.Hall@ music project, this is a tuition-free community Winter/ ter, Frederick cityofrochester.gov Douglass R-Cen- program that offers classical music education and Spring: Janu- www.ROCmusic.org. instrument lessons to city youth in grades 1-12. ary 7 – June 7, ter (in January, www.cityofrochester.gov/ No previous musical experience is required. 2019 2019) rocmusic

The phenomenal ROCmusic program is expanding! Beginning in January, there will be even more ways for the community to experience ROCmusic! ROCmusic will expand its reach to include a brass component at the Frederick Douglass R-Center. Pick up an application at the Gantt, Edgerton or Douglass R-Centers or online at www. ROCmusic.org. or visit: www.cityofrochester.gov/rocmusic.

Take it to the Next Level! Biz Kid$ is a free week-long camp that teaches youth how to start their own business. Biz Kid$ camp lays the foun- dation of entrepreneurial know-how. Participants receive lunch daily. Camps are held Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ages 13-18: February 18-22, April 15-19; Ages 10-13 CALL 428-7098 for information Danforth Community Center, 200 West Ave. Enrollment Open Now!

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4 Camp. Explore. Discover. Dream.

ArtSmart: Lake Riley Lodge, : Genesee Valley Park Field Great Adventures: LaGrange Gear up for fun! Campers Cobbs Hill Park: A summer of House: Different sports are featured R-Center: learning through arts and creative weekly with current and former profes- embark on adventures and pursue expression. Music and dance, visu- sional athletes sharing their expertise. interests in Science, Technology, En- al art, photography, improv, group Special focus on aquatics and water gineering and Mathematics (STEM), games, field trips and activities in safety, participants may attend swim the arts and sports. Weekly field trips an inspiring, outdoor setting. instruction, participate in field trips and bring lessons to life through play and the annual AquaFest swim meet. engaged learning.

Can’t decide? Sign up Youth ages 6 through 13 • July 1 – August 23 • 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. for a different summer Summer 2019: $100/wk. for City residents, $145/wk. for non-City residents. camp each week! Additional siblings: $25/wk. discount.

For more information or an application, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/summercamps or call 428-6755.

Program Dates Locations Contact THRIVE Forward Weekdays Visit your local Shaylin Cox: 428-7913 Youth workshops, community service learn- 4 – 7 p.m. R-Center [email protected] ing, college tours, fun THRIVE Club days and November more! The program’s SMAC (Students Making A 1 – June 30, Change) Youth Leadership group helps young 2019 people envision their future selves. SMAC members are leaders in the community. They participate in community projects and trainings, working to educate and advocate for their peers.

SOAR September Danforth R-Center Jamila Crossdale The SOAR (Sexuality Outreach, Advocacy Re- 25 – June 5 428-8878 sources) Youth Leadership Team works to reduce [email protected] the rates of STIs and HIV/AIDS and unplanned pregnancies. Youth ages 13 to 18 participate in leadership skills, teen events, trainings, advise adult committees, advocate for youth, develop social marketing and peer-to-peer campaigns.

Girls Coalition Individual Visit your local Asia Peterson: 428-6769 The Girls Coalition (ages 8-17) mobilizes and groups meet R-Center Asia.Peterson@ empowers females to explore areas of self-pride, weekly cityofrochester.gov support, safety, social-ability and strengths.

5 Many R-Centers offer both organized and open sports for youth and adults. For more information, call or visit the R-Center of your choice.

Winter/ Spring Athletics Program Dates Locations Contact Rochester City Soccer League 1/07 – 7/26/2019, Various R-Centers: Nicole Hercules: 305-1136 for boys and girls Game days: Mondays, Campbell, Adams, [email protected] Fridays and Saturdays. Frederick Doug- Age groups: 5-7, 8-10, 11-13 Practice varies. lass , #5, #7, #28 and 14-16 and Marshall City Catholic Wrestling 6 – 8 p.m., Mondays, Thomas P. Ryan Leo Rhodes: 733-9693 Association Wednesdays and R-Center Ryan R-Center 428-7721 Fridays, December – Age group: 8-14 April City Wide Community Youth 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Fred- Don Corey: 428-7592 Floor League 12/04/2018 – 2/15/2019 erick Douglass Don.corey@ R-Center; Wednes- Age group: under 15 cityofrochester.gov days & Thursdays: Carter St. R-Center R-Center City Wide Begins March 4 or 5 All R-Centers Don Corey: 428-7592 League: Under12: (depending on age Don.corey@ Tuesday & Thursday group) cityofrochester.gov Under 15: Monday & Wednesday Saturday Community Wide Registration: January 5, Thomas P. Ryan If interested in coaching, Basketball League 12, 19 and 26 from 11 R-Center contact Don Corey at 428- Games: Saturdays at 10:30 (age 6-7 yr. a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $30.00 7592 for a volunteer appli- olds), 11:30 (8-10 yr. olds), 12:30 and at registration cation. All coaches will be 1:30 Games (13-15 yr. olds) certified (NYSCA) through our training at no cost.

RocHoops Registration: Friday, Thomas P. Ryan Pat Nothnagle: 455-7827 Adult basketball league. Fee: $600/ January 4, 2019 R-Center [email protected] team (includes team shirts) Start Dates: Tuesday, January 15 Thursday, January 17

RocSoftball League: Men’s and Summer Registration Cobbs Hill Pat Nothnagle: 455-7827 COED: Monday-Friday nights Deadline: May 1, games [email protected] begin mid-May. Women’s League: Friday nights www.rocsportsny.com Cost: $735/team

R-Center Fitness Centers Adams St. 85 Adams St. 428-7266 Mon. – Fri., 6 – 9 p.m. Ave. D 200 Ave. D 428-7934 Mon. – Fri., 3 – 9 p.m. and Sat. 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Campbell St. 524 Campbell St. 428-7860 Mon. – Fri., 3 – 9 p.m. and Sat. 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Flint St. 271 Flint St. 428-7001 Mon. – Fri., 3 – 9 p.m. and Sat. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Frederick Douglass 999 South Ave. 428-6015 Mon. – Fri., 2:30 – 9 p.m. and Sat. 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. David Gantt 700 North St. 428-7149 Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sat. 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thomas P. Ryan 530 Webster Ave. 428-7828 Mon. – Fri., 5 – 9 p.m. and Sat. 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

6 Winter/ Spring Athletics Program Dates Locations Contact Girls ROC Athletics 5:30 – 7 p.m. Flint St. R-Center Flint St. R-Center: An eight-week sports program de- Mondays at Flint St. and Sheila Katerle: 428-6015 signed exclusively for girls ages 8 – 14. 4 – 5 p.m., Wednesdays Frederick Doug- Sheila.Katerle@ The program focuses on fundamentals, at Frederick Douglass lass R-Center cityofrochester.gov development of skills in soccer, volley- January – June ball, , and basketball. Frederick Douglass Mentors will provide learning opportu- R-Center: nities with guest speakers and coaches Carmen Jones: 428-6015 from the local community. Carmen.Jones @cityofrochester.gov Sports Magnet Programming Soccer Training: through Campbell St. Tony Calderon: 428-7860 12/22/18, Mon-Sun, R-Center Anthony.Calderon@ Weekdays 6 – 8 p.m., cityofrochester.gov Weekends 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Training: 1/7/19 – 3/16/19, Mon, Tue, Wed, 6 – 8 p.m. Baseball Training: 1/7/19 – 3/16/19, Thurs & Fri 6 – 9 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Exercise Classes Program Dates Locations Contact Ave. D Exercise Program 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Avenue D Terrance McCutchen Saturdays R-Center 428-7934 Terrance.McCutchen@ cityofrochester.gov Frederick Douglass Ladies Noon – 2 p.m. Frederick Carmen Jones: 428-6015 Fitness Class Saturdays Douglass Carmen.Jones R-Center cityofrochester.gov Zumba Class w/ 6 – 7 p.m. David F. Gantt Migdalia Mendez Shirley Bittlingmaier Tuesdays & Thurs- R-Center 428-7149 days Mickey.Mendez@ cityofrochester.gov Cardio & Toning w/ Gwen 6 – 7 p.m. Flint St. Sheila Katerle: 428-6015 Cost: $5. 18 and up unless Tuesdays R-Center Sheila.Katerle@ accompanied by an adult cityofrochester.gov Intermediate and Ad- 11 – 12:30 p.m. Flint St. Sheila Katerle: 428-6015 vanced Line Dance Class Saturdays R-Center Sheila.Katerle@ w/ ROC City Line Dance Express cityofrochester.gov Winter/Spring Aquatics

Program Dates Locations Contact Adams St. Pool: 25-yard six lane Open Swim 4 – 6 p.m. Adams St. Brittany Bowman indoor swimming pool that features Monday-Saturday R-Center 428-7456 youth and adult swim lessons, adult Brittany.Bowman@ lap swim, Open Swim, Family Fun and cityofrochester.gov Lifeguard Classes.

Rochester Rapids Swim Team 12/01/2018 – 9/01/2019, Wilson Pool until Dan Delehanty: 455-8833 Monday – Friday, 6 p.m., 1/1/19 then re- www.rochesterrapidsswim- ages 6-21 turn to Adams St. team.com

Learn to Swim Lessons 1/04 – 4/20/2019, Adams St. Brittany Bowman Friday, 6 – 8 p.m. or R-Center 428-7456 Saturday, 10 a.m. – Noon Brittany.Bowman@ cityofrochester.gov Lifeguard Prep Class: Ages 15 and 2/05 – 2/26/2019, Adams St. Brittany Bowman over. Build skills for the lifeguarding Tuesday & Thursdays, R-Center 428-7456 8 p.m. class in March, 2019 Brittany.Bowman@ cityofrochester.gov American Red Cross Certified 3/05 – 5/02/2019, Adams St. Brittany Bowman Lifeguard Training Free for city resi- Tuesday and Thursday, R-Center 428-7456 6:30 p.m. dents and RCSD high school students. Brittany.Bowman@ Session One: Basic Level Skills cityofrochester.gov American Red Cross Certified 5/06 – 5/11/2019, Adams St. Brittany Bowman Lifeguard Training Session two: a Monday-Friday, R-Center 428-7456 5:30-9:30 p.m. week long course. Base level of skills Brittany.Bowman@ Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. are needed to complete successfully. cityofrochester.gov City Students: FREE Non-City Students: $75, Adults: $125 American Red Cross Re-Certi- 5/14 – 5/23/2019, Tues- Adams St. Adams St. fication Course for Lifeguards day, Wednesday and R-Center R-Center Aquatic Staff Registration Fees: Thursday, 6:30 – 9:30 428-7456 CPR Re-certification: $25 p.m., Class is held 5/14 – Lifeguard & CPR Re-certification: $75. 5/16 and 5/21-5/23 Baden St. Pool 485 N. Clinton Brittany Bowman Ave. 428-7456 Brittany.Bowman@ cityofrochester.gov

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8 Genesee Valley Sports Complex 131 Elmwood Ave. 428-7888

Located in Genesee Valley Park, the Boathouse in Genesee Valley Sports Court: The Genesee Valley Sports Complex is an all-season Park: The Genesee Waterways All-Purpose Sports Floor is home facility that offers ice skating, an Center offers rowing, sculling and to the Rochester River Monsters outdoor pool, an all-purpose sports outrigger canoeing courses. There Lacrosse team. Rental times are floor and an ADA approved ramp are 600 feet of accessible docks available for , baseball, and portable lift for better mobility. that comply with the ADA and are lacrosse, floor hockey, , Indoor Ice Arena: This state-of- the entry point to the scenic water- or special events. the-art rink hosts open skating for ways and the trails surrounding the Outdoor Pool all ages, adult and youth Waterways Center. The facility gives Open June-September leagues and several special events. people access to canoes, flatwater The rink is available to rent for par- kayaks and soon, adapted cycles. ties and private events. GVP Ice Rink Information Skate and Shoot Open until April 7, 2019 Monday – Friday, 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Skating Fees: Adults $5, Youth $2 Youth Hockey Program Rent the Pool, Rink or Sports (17 and under), College Students w/ Saturday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Court for Your Next Event ID $3, Skate Rental $3 Special Events Youth birthday parties: $125, Open Skate Sled Hockey Clinics maximum of 12 youth. Monday – Friday, Noon – 1:15 Saturdays, Saturday, 5-6 :15 p.m. Call 428-7888 for more information December 15, Noon – 1:30 p.m. Sunday, 1-2:15 and 2:30-3:45 p.m. and reservations. January 12, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Adult Skate Monday – Friday, 10:30 – 11:45 February 16, Noon – 1:30 p.m. (except during February Recess) March 16, Noon – 1:30 p.m. Sunday, 9:45-11 a.m.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square 353 Court Street MLK Ice Rink Information Open Skate Adult Skate Monday – Friday: Noon – 1:30 p.m., Monday – Friday 1:50 – 3:20 p.m. The rink season ends Sunday, 3:40 – 5:10 p.m., 5:30 – 7 p.m. and (Except during school recesses March 17, 2019 7:20 – 8:50 p.m. During this time, rink 12/21 – 12/31/18 and 2/18 – 2/22/19) Skating Fees: Adults $5 rentals may preclude open skate. Youth (17 and Under) $2 Saturday: Noon – 1:30 p.m., College Students w/ ID $3 1:50 – 3:20 p.m., 3:40 – 5:10 p.m. Skate Rental: $3 and 7:20 – 8:50 p.m. Ice Bike Rental: $10 per Sunday: Noon – 1:30 p.m., 1:50 – 3:20 45-minute session p.m., 3:40 – 5:10 and 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Special Events at the King MLK Skate to Commemorate Sweetheart Skate January 14, Noon – 1:30, 1:50 – 3:20 February 14, 6 – 8 p.m. Roc Holiday Village and the and 3:40 – 5:10 p.m. Free admission $4 for couples dressed in red.

Lighting of the Liberty Pole with 2 new non-perishable items. December 1, 4 – 8 p.m. Free Skate into Summer Free Family Skate with Saturday, March 2, 11 a.m. – 12:30 New Year’s Eve Skate the Superstars p.m., Tropical Theme December 31, Free Family Skate, February 2, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 5 – 7 p.m. and 16 and over Free St. Patrick’s Day Family Skate Skate 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Skate Rental Saturday, March 16, 1:50 – 5:10 p.m. $3 for both sessions. Free admission if dressed in green. 9 Reading ROCs at the R-Centers

The Department of Recreation youth participants with hundreds of One of the ROC Reader & Youth Services (DRYS) literacy on-line books and reading compre- superstars, Juan Zabaleta, programming is designed to hension activities geared toward is a six- year old participant at encourage and engage R-Center readers at every level. Avenue D R-Center. participants with on-going read- Accelerated Reader. Acceler- Juan arrived at Avenue D in ing and comprehension activi- ated Reader is a software program September of 2017, after moving ties during time out of school. where participants are initially tested to Rochester from Puerto Rico. His Through its various literacy pro- to determine reading ability, then English language skills were very grams, DRYS aims to promote and prompted to read books from an limited. Avenue D R-Center staff inspire a love of literacy so that read- on-site library of over 2,000 books worked very closely with Juan by ing can become a lifelong habit. grouped by reading level. January reading to him and with him on a 20 – March 10, 2019. The reading daily basis. The literacy programs offered at City program is operated by recreation R-Centers include: Learning English was definitely a center staff assisted by volunteers struggle for Juan, but by the Drop Everything and Read and local college students doing following June at our Reading (DEAR). The DEAR program takes community service. Offered at select Celebration, Juan stood up in place after school at all City of R-Center sites including: Avenue D front of his peers and read a book Rochester R-Centers. This program and Ryan. out loud. The Avenue D staff is is a time where all youth participants ROC Kids Read. The ROC Kids proud of Juan’s success. He is are encouraged to ‘Drop Everything Read literacy Enrichment program is now a reading superstar who and Read’ for at least 20 minutes. a full-year, out of school time literacy encourages his peers to be reading Youth can choose their reading enrichment program for kinder- superheroes just like him! activity, some choose to read a book garten through third grade youth. or magazine from the R-Center, The goal of the ROC Kids Read others bring a book from home and literacy enrichment program is to some choose to ‘team read’ or con- support the City’s youngest readers duct a ‘read aloud’ with their peers. to demonstrate grade-level reading Drop everything & Reading A-Z (RAZ Kids). The proficiency and to gain a love RAZ Kids program is a web-based of reading. ReadRea literacy program that provides

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Join Mayor Lovely A. Warren as we celebrate two decades of Pathways to Peace in Rochester. 20th anniversary 2celebration luncheon Pathways To Peace #thinkaboutit Initiative Pathways to Peace continues we have had a rash of gun related are excited to provide the commu- to make a tremendous impact incidents in our city and it is unac- nity with outreach training,” said Ray in the Rochester community ceptable,” said Lightfoot, who serves Mayoliz, Manager of Youth Outreach whether mediating street level as Chairperson of the Rochester and Violence Prevention for the City conflict, pushing into schools Area Gun Violence Coalition. “We of Rochester, “We are sick and tired to help ensure that violence are working with Pathways to Peace of burying young men and women doesn’t impede education to educate the community on how in response to senseless violence. or assisting those impacted to properly engage in the work of People need to respect the lives of outreach with young people. We by violence. others. ” In addition, Councilmem- want residents to ber Lightfoot joined In 2018, Pathways celebrated 20 be able to advocate Pathways to Peace years of service to the Rochester for their neighbor- to announce a new community with a luncheon hosted hoods, and eradi- 24-Hour Hotline. by Mayor Lovely A. Warren featuring cate gun violence Residents can call a keynote address by former Mayor in the community. (585) 428-6339 William A. Johnson who was the cat- I’m grateful to have anytime they need alyst to the creation of the program. Mayor Lovely Warren assistance with me- Mayor Johnson created Pathways and Pathways to diation and dispute as part of a comprehensive effort Peace as partners in settlement and talk to safeguard the lives of Rochester this effort,” Lightfoot added. with a member of the Pathways to youth, defuse potentially violent situ- Peace team. ations and help them get on a track “For 20 years, Pathways to Peace to a better life. The PTP team reach- has been working in our community To learn more about Pathways To es out into neighborhoods to assess to intervene and react to violent Peace or the #thinkaboutit cam- the needs of youth, network with all incidents. We have joined efforts paign, visit: www.cityofrochester. available resources and link at risk with Councilmember Lightfoot on gov/pathwaystopeace/ youth to appropriate services. Path- his new initiative #thinkaboutit and ways to Peace offers prevention, in- tervention and direct monitoring of youth receiving the services needed to support their positive progress. In late 2018, Pathways joined with City Councilmember and Chairman of the Public Safety, Youth and Rec- reation Committee, Willie J. Light- foot to offer an “Intro to Outreach” training to the community. “Recently,

11 PLAYDATE In 2018, the R-Centers launched an exciting new program designed for the preschooler in your life. Adams Street R-Center Construction PLAYDATE incorporates interactive The Department of Recreation for visitors of all abilities. Safety play projects, music and movement and Youth Services is excited for features like an updated fire alarm exercise and early reader activities to the grand re-opening of Adams system and security cameras will give your preschooler the jumpstart Street R-Center nestled in the help keep the building, youth and they need for a successful journey heart of Corn Hill. staff protected. Newly designed and through school and life. Parents are crafted upstairs recreation spaces invited to accompany their toddlers Through the fall and winter of 2018 allow for expanded programming. every Sunday, Noon – 2 p.m., Janu- the Adams Street location, attached ary 20 – March 10, to the Humboldt to Nathaniel Rochester Community A completely redesigned pool area R-Center. School #3, will be closed while un- with include better lighting, add- dergoing major renovations. ed accessibility features, lifeguard Pre-registration is not required. The stations and diving boards, as well Department of Recreation and Youth When Adams Street reopens its as updated locker rooms, showers, Services has a strong commitment to doors, the space that has been a dressing and restrooms to provide building a foundation for toddlers and second home to generations of better lighting and ventilation. their families by supporting positive families, will be more inviting and adult-child interactions through activi- accessible for all who visit. The City of Rochester and the Roch- ester City School District look for- ties and play. Renovations will include new ADA ward to completing the $2,250,000 For more information please visit: compliant sidewalks and ramps project just in time to welcome in www.cityofrochester.gov/rcenters or making the center more accessible their R-Center family in early 2019. call Cynthia Rochet at 428-1170.

R-Center Courts Open Ball Schedule: Eastside Locations: David F. Gantt R-Center: 700 North St. Mon – Wed, 7 – 9:30 p.m. Carter R-Center: 500 Carter St. Tue, 6 – 9:30 p.m. Ave. D R-Center: 200 Avenue D. Mon – Wed, 6 – 9 p.m. Frederick Douglass R-Center: 999 South Ave. Tue, 6 – 9:15 p.m. Thomas P. Ryan: 530 Webster Ave. Tue – Fri, 7 – 9 p.m. When city-wide basketball begins, open ball is only on Fridays. Westside Locations: #17 School R-Center: 158 Orchard St. Mon – Thu, 6 – 9 p.m. Adams St. R-Center: 85 Adams St. Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m. Roxie R-Center: 75 Grover St. Mon, Wed, Fri, 6 – 9 p.m. Flint St. R-Center: 271 Flint St. Mon, Tue, Wed, 6 – 9 p.m. : Frederick Douglass R-Center, starting in January! Call 428-6015 for information.

12 2018-19 Fun Fridays Holiday Activities Special Events Open to youth participants who Breakfast With Santa December attend any of the R-Centers 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 12/15/18 Edgerton Holiday Celebration, Thomas P. Ryan R-Center. Pancake Edgerton R-Center December Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Breakfast & Gift from Santa 6 p.m., 12/19 ROC Holiday Village Kickoff, January Liberty Pole Way and MLK Lodge, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, 4:30 – 8 p.m., 12/1 Adams St. R-Center Bounce House Madness, Ryan 6 – 8 p.m., 1/17 R-Center, 2 – 4 p.m., 12/21 February Quad Fun (roller skating, , African-American Heritage Youth movies, swimming) 2 – 4 p.m., 12/28 Gala, Edgerton R-Center, 2/8 January Black History Month Celebration, Skate Party, Flint R-Center, Adams St. R- Center, 5 – 7:30 p.m., 2 – 4 p.m., 1/11 The City of Rochester is a proud 2/20 sponsor of the Roc Holiday April Teen Dance, Douglass R-Center, a brand new event that is Village, Spring Celebration 6 – 8 p.m., 1/18 bringing the magic of the holidays Edgerton R-Center, 12 – 2 p.m., 4/18 Quad Fun (roller skating, bowling, back to Downtown Rochester! It will movies, swimming), 6 – 8 p.m., 1/25 take place at Dr. Martin Luther King Rolling with the Bunny Easter Skate Jr. Park on the weekends leading up Adams St. R-Center, 6 – 8 p.m., 4/18 February to Christmas in December. Black Heritage Youth Gala, City Hall, 6 – 8 p.m., 2/8 When the Village is open, enjoy free ice skating and skate rentals, Teen Dance, Gantt R-Center, visit Santa, shop for gifts from local 6 – 8 p.m., 2/15 vendors and artisans, eat at pop-up Quad Fun (roller skating, bowling, restaurants and so much more. movies, swimming), 2 – 4 p.m., 2/22 Check out www.rocholidayvillage. March com for hours and details! Bounce House Madness, Carter St. Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday R-Center, 6 – 8 p.m., 3/8 from 12/1 – 12/23 Teen Dance, Ave. D R-Center, Holiday Village Hours: 6 – 8 p.m., 3/15 Friday, 4 – 8 p.m. Quad Fun (roller skating, bowling, Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. movies, swimming), 6 – 8 p.m., 3/29 Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. April Holiday Bar Hours: Teen Dance, Edgerton R-Center, Friday, 4 – 11 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m., 4/12 Saturday, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday, 12 – 6 p.m. Quad Fun (roller skating, bowling, movies, swimming), 2 – 4 p.m., 4/26 Lighting of the Liberty Pole and May Roc Holiday Village Kickoff, 4:30 – 8 p.m., 12/1 Field Day, Genesee Valley Park, 6 – 8 p.m., 5/10 New Year’s Eve Skate (12/31) Free Family Skate 5-7 p.m. Teen Dance, MLK Lodge, 6 – 8 p.m., 5/17 16 and over free skate: 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Skate rental: $3 applies for Explore a Park Day, check your both sessions) R-Center for details 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 5/24

13 What’s at the HappeningMarket? Holidays at the Market: Trees, Food Truck Rodeo decorations, foods, crafts, gifts, local food. local brew. local bands. cookie decorating and more! Wednesdays, April 24; May 29; Sundays, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, & 16 June 26 / 5 – 9 p.m. / 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (FREE rides with Santa 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Flower City Days: Everything City of Rochester spring and plants galore! Public Market Community Garage Sales Sundays / 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Collectibles, curios and more! May 5, 12, 19, 26 & June 2, 280 N. Union St. Sundays, Apr. 21, 28; June 9, 16, and Memorial Day Weekend: 23, 30 / 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.cityofrochester.gov/ Fri., May 24; Mon., May 27

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Staff Spotlight: Kristina Heiligenthaler Colleges You Attended: Syracuse and staff and working CIP budget process! University (undergrad, Journalism on a variety of new Tell us about your family: & International Relations) & SUNY and different projects. Married with two children Buffalo (grad - MSW) Biggest lesson Your ideal day? Some- Title: Program Development learned? Building thing fun & active with Specialist positive relationships my family. can be just as important Time with the City:12 years + 2 Favorite mentor? as getting the work done. years with AmeriCorps Nancy Johns Price. What do you do outside of Why do you do this? Public service What inspires you? Hard work, work? Chase my toddlers around. and a real interest in details/organi- honesty and public service. zational/administrative processes. Biggest on the job accomplish- What is your personal motto? ment? Learning the operating Favorite part of your job? Interact- “Everything will be okay in the end. budget process and learning the ing with many different programs If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”

Staff Spotlight: Tina Langston Time with the City: 24 years Where do you see Biggest on the job accom- Why do you do this? It’s rewarding yourself in five years? plishment? Helping build and I feel I have a calling to help and I’d love to still have a up centers for the commu- communicate with our youth. positive impact on the nity to enjoy. community. Favorite part of your job? Being Favorite mentors? I’ve able to develop positive relation- Biggest lesson had many, Gene Williams, ships with youth, helping and seeing learned? No matter Marge Ambuske and growth within my staff and know- what the obstacle is, you Mark Harold. ing that there is always room for need to continue pushing What inspires you? My family. and persevering. improvement. What is your personal motto? Other sites you’ve worked at: Ryan, What do you do outside of work? I never give them hell, I just tell the Gantt, Ave. D, Humboldt, Carter, Spend time with my children, trying truth and they think its hell. THRIVE, Campbell and Edgerton new restaurants and celebrating my ~Harry S. Truman African-American culture.

14 TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD A BRIGHT FUTURE. Take advantage of FREE Employment Readiness Training

Youth Employment Training Danforth Seniors Programs Mayor Warren invites high school students to get the skills they need to 2018 – 2019 successfully land a job by taking advantage of free, week-long employment Danforth Community Center readiness training. Trainings are open to currently enrolled students ages 14 – 20. 200 West Ave. • Life Skills • Leadership Skills • Personal Portfolio • Snacks/Prizes Weekly Activities For more information and to enroll, call 428-6366. Indoor Horseshoes Club, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays s of D ar ou Ye g la 0 s 0 s 2 WOW Club (A walking club held 1818 2018

C . in the Auditorium) stops during Y IT . Lovely A. Warren, Mayor Y N O R, F E Rochester City Council ROCHEST January and February. 11:30 a.m. – noon., Tuesdays It’s Bingo Time, stops during January and February. 12:30 – 2 p.m., Thursdays Special Events Become a “Let’s Eat Ice Cream Cake” Christmas Celebration! 1 – 3 p.m., MENTOR Wednesday, December 19 advice & Change a Life. success “Swing Into Spring Fling” Lasagna Luncheon. Noon – 3 p.m., coaching direction support Wednesday, March 3, 2019 “It’s Easter!” Cold Cut Sandwich Luncheon. Noon – 3 p.m., motivation training Wednesday, April 10, 2019 In celebration of our Mothers and We are seeking professionals who are looking Fathers Brunch. Noon – 3 p.m., to give back to their community by serving as Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Mentors Matter a mentor. You will be paired with city residents who want to end the cycle of unemployment and Trips Around Rochester poverty. Mentors will work with mentees to assist them with establishing The Harriet Tubman House goals and managing their personal and structural barriers. Friday, April 26, 2019, Auburn, N.Y., Contact OTR Connection Coordinator, Mr. Isaac Bliss Sonnenberg Gardens, Friday, at 428-6503, or [email protected]. June 14, 2019, Canandaigua, N.Y.

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15 City of Rochester, Department of PRESORTED Recreation and Youth Services STANDARD MAIL 400 Dewey Ave. US POSTAGE PAID Rochester, NY 14613 ROCHESTER, NY Permit No. 4380

Introducing: BREAK WEEK Discoveryactivities CALL Want to explore and play during school breaks? Countless adventures await! Field trips to local parks and cultural 428-8820 sites, snowshoeing & sledding, STEAM activities and experiments, to register arts & crafts and much more! $100 per week for WHERE? Genesee Valley Park Field House city residents. $145 per week for non-City Ages: 6 – 13; Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. residents. Additional sib- December Break: 12/21, 12/26, 12/27, 12/28 and 12/31 lings can join the fun at a February Break: 02/18 – 02/22, Spring Break: 04/15 – $25 per week discount. 04/19 s of D ar ou Ye g la 0 s 0 s 2 1818 2018

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