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MC Fair

Thursday, July 01

BICYCLE DROP-IN. Leisurely rides from various locations in and around Perinton.  Helmet and bell required.  No registration. 9:30am. Ages: 16yrs+. Dudley School (Hamilton Road),223-0770 www.perinton.org/Departments/RandP/recprog/bicycling/

HOCHSTEIN AT HIGH FALLS CONCERT:MAMBO KINGS. Noontime concerts at Granite Mills Park in High Falls. 12:15-12:45pm. Granite Mills Park in High Falls. 258-0253, www.wxxi.org   

Friday, July 02

COOL KIDS! GREEN KIDS! 2010. This is an award-winning family event series promoting play as an audience! This Friday, it's Catskill Puppet Theater. Their award-winning, national tour group brings grandiose sets of dazzling color and 3-foot high marionettes to the stage! 7-8pm. Sagawa Park corners Main (Route 19)/Erie Streets, Brockport. 637-3984, www.generationcool.biz

PENFIELD BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. Great food, performances, parade and fireworks show. 5pm. Harris Whalen Park, 126 Penfield Rd, Penfield, www.penfield.org 

RAVENS FC vs TORONTO LYNX Woman's Soccer 7PM $5 Marina Auto Stadium, 460 Oak St., www.rochesterravensfc.com 

SUMMER ARTWALK. Visit galleries, art studios and boutiques for live art demonstrations, music and refreshments. 4-9pm. Downtown Canandaigua, 396-0300, www.downtowncanandaigua.com  

Saturday, July 03

PENFIELD BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. See Jul 02. 2-11pm.  

RHINOS vs Montreal. Come watch our local soccer heroes. 7pm. $11-$20. Marina Auto Stadium, 460 Oak St. 454-KICK (5425), www.rhinossoccer.com 

Sunday, July 04

RED WINGS vs Scranton. Post game kids run the bases with Spikes & Mittsy. Post game fireworks. 7:05pm. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

Monday, July 05

RED WINGS vs Scranton. Pre-game autograph booth. 7:05pm. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

Tuesday, July 06

BRISTOL LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM. Water related fun and games at Levi Corser Park. Water Balloon Toss Game, Squirt Gun Target Contest, Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest and more!! Mud painting with local artist Kim Bellavia. 1-3pm 6750 County Rd. 32, Bristol Center, 229-5862, http://bristollibrary.wordpress.com 

RED WINGS vs Scranton. Come watch the Red Wings take on Scranton.  Pre-Game Autograph Booth. 7:05pm start. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

SUNSET SERENADES CONCERT: BRIGHTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, dinner and enjoy. Performances include family entertainment and local musicians. 6:30-8pm. Buckland Park Pavilion, 1341 Westfall Rd. Brighton. 784-5260.

Wednesday, July 07

MONTHLY MOVIE. Enjoy watching a classic musical movie in our air conditioned Community Room. Light snack served.  Limit 100.  *Registration required 2-4:30pm. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092 or TDD 321-1499, www.hpl.org 

RED WINGS vs Scranton. See the Red Wings take on Scranton. Pre-Game Autograph Booth. 7:05pm start. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

Friday, July 09

FRIDAYS AT THE MOVIES. Come enjoy a popular family movie with your friends in our air conditioned Community Room!  No registration required. 2pm. Ages: 4yrs+. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092 or TDD 321-1499, www.hpl.org 

RAGGEDY ANN'S 95TH BIRTHDAY. Raggedy Ann and Andy make a special guest appearance in honor of Raggedy Ann's birthday. Songs, activities readings and party games. 2pm. Adults $11, Seniors $10,Children(2-5) $9, under 2-free, Strong members-free. Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Sq. 263-2700 or TDD 423-0746, www.museumofplay.org  

ROCHESTER RHINOS' HOME GAME (vs. AUSTIN). Come watch our local soccer heroes. 7:30pm start. $11-20. Marina Auto Stadium, 460 Oak St. 454-KICK (5425), www.rhinossoccer.com 

Saturday, July 10

BIG RIB BBQ & BLUES FEST See Jul 08.   

FACES OF ROCHESTER: FUN DAY Learn to express yourself, take a guided tour of portraits in the MAG collection, and enjoy self-portrait activities led by our Creative Workshop art instructors. 1-3pm. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900, www.mag.rochester.edu 

GANONDAGAN'S: TALES & TRAILS. Families will enjoy walking Ganondagan's easiest trail as they hear traditional tales of our four-legged and winged friends. 1:30-3pm. $3 Family,$10 Non-Members: Individuals: $5 Family: $15. Ganondagn Historic Site 1488 Route 444 Victor, 742-1690 for more information go to www.ganondagan.org  

GENESEO AIR SHOW. 1941 Historical Aircraft Group show with continuous flying performances.  Adults $15,6-12, $5; Under 6: Free. 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum, Inc.3489 Big Tree Lane,Geneseo,243 -2100, www.1941HAG.org 

MAKE & TAKE BEACH CRAFTS. Come and create 2 crafts with a beach theme. No registration required. 12-1p.m. Ages: 10yrs+. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092 or TDD 321-1499, www.hpl.org 

PERRY CHALK ART FESTIVAL. Adult & teen artists create works of outdoor art.. Kids' activities, live music, farmers & public markets, Chicken BBQ, crafts, bake sale & auction. 8:30am-1:30pm. Perry Village Park (Lake at Borden & Main), 14530. 237-5375; www.perrychalkfestival.com 

RED WINGS vs Buffalo Bisons. Pre game autograph booth, post game fireworks. 7:05pm. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

SERENDIPITY WALK. Take a guided walk with naturalist to areas of Cumming Nature Center that are not usually accessible to the public. Bring a lunch and foot gear for appropriate for different types of terrain, including wet areas. 11am-2pm. $3. Free for RMSC members. RMSC Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd., Naples,14512. 374-5425; www.rmsc.org 

 

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Sunday, July 11

BIG RIB BBQ & BLUES FEST See Jul 08. 11am-9pm  

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE & FLEA. Get outside while you browse for bargains. Take advantage of values on treasures that have made their way to market from other people's basements, attics, garages, etc. 8am-2pm. Browse free or sell your stuff, $25/booth. Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. 428-6907; www.cityofrochester.gov 

GENESEO AIR SHOW. See Jul 10.   

Tuesday, July 13

BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPER TRUCK DEMO. Members of the Bristol Volunteer Fire Department will be bringing their pumper truck to Levi Corser Park for water spraying demonstrations and fire safety tips. 1-3p.m. 6750 County Rd. 32, Canandaigua, 229-5862, http://bristollibrary.wordpress.com 

SUNSET SERENADES CONCERT: PROFESSOR JANGLE. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, dinner and enjoy. 6:30-8pm. Buckland Park Pavilion, 1341 Westfall Rd., Brighton. 784-5260.

Wednesday, July 14

ADVENTURES IN RHYTHM. Find the beat in this exciting hands-on family program with drums and other percussion instruments. 2-3pm. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092 or TDD 321-1499, www.hpl.org 

Thursday, July 15

FESTA ITALIANA. Folkloric dance & choral groups. Continuous musical entertainment. Food (incl. pastries & espresso), beer garden & more. Held at the Italian-American Community Center.  150 Frank DiMino Way. 594-8882; www.iaccrochester.org 

NIGHT AT THE ZOO. Spend the evening roaming the Zoo after hours while enjoying live performances. 6-8pm. $3 - $6. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 336-7123, www.senecaparkzoo.org 

RED WINGS vs Indianapolis Indians. Pre game autograph booth. 7:05pm. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com

Friday, July 16

"ALL ABOUT BLUEBIRDS" FOR FAMILIES. John Rogers talks you through a slide show presentation about bluebirds & then helps participants build bluebird nest boxes to take home ($7 materials fee). Family-friendly fun! 1-2:30pm. Donation suggested ($3/person; $10/family). RMSC Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd., Naples,14512. 374-5425; www.rmsc.org  

COOL KIDS! GREEN KIDS! 2010. This is an award-winning family event series promoting play as an audience! This Friday, it's "Steel Alchemy." Come and listen to this community-driven steel band of all ages--and every skill level--in the magical island sound of steel drums. 7-8pm. Sagawa Park corners Main (Route 19)/Erie Streets, Brockport. 637-3984, www.generationcool.biz 

FESTA ITALIANA. See Jul 15.   

FRIDAYS AT THE MOVIES. See Jul 09.   

RED WINGS vs Indianapolis Indians. RPO Post-game Concert. 6:05pm start. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

Saturday, July 17

BOP FEST 4. Shop's annual two-day music festival. Performers will be in the outdoor courtyard or in the atrium if it rains. 2-8pm. Village Gate Square, 274 North Goodman St., Rochester. 271-3354, bobshopseries@aol.com 

CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT. Hundreds of reenactors recreate Virginia in 1863 with two battles daily and townfolk offering concerts and vignettes depicting civilian life during the war. 10am-5pm. Adult $10, Youth $6, able companion $12. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 538-6822, www.gcv.org 

FESTA ITALIANA. See Jul 15.   

RED WINGS vs Indianapolis Indians. Pre game autograph booth. 6:05pm. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

RHINOS vs CAROLINA RAILHAWKS. Come watch our local soccer heroes. 7pm start. $11-20. Marina Auto Stadium, 460 Oak St. 454-KICK (5425), www.rhinossoccer.com

WONDERS OF WATER. Stations and demonstrations by the Zoo's skilled Docent team explore all the connections we have to our region's water supplies. 10am-4pm. Included with admission. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 336-7123, www.senecaparkzoo.org 

 

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Sunday, July 18

BOP FEST 4. See Jul 17. 3-8pm.  

CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT. See Jul 17.   

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE & FLEA. See Jul 11.   

FESTA ITALIANA. See Jul 15.   

JUNGLE JOG & KIDS FUN RUN. Kids 100-yard Fun Run (10am), Seneca Park Mile (9:30am) & 5K Jungle Jog (8:15am) runners, volunteers & families get FREE admission to the zoo on race day. 8:15am. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 336-7123; www.senecaparkzoo.org 

RED WINGS vs Indianapolis Indians. Pre game autograph booth. 1:05pm. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

Monday, July 19

RED WINGS vs Buffalo Bisons. Pre game autograph booth. 7:05pm. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

Tuesday, July 20

RED WINGS vs Buffalo Bisons. Pre game autograph booth. 12:05pm. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

Wednesday, July 21

GATES FAMILY ICE CREAM SOCIAL. Make your own sundae and join in lawn games at Westgate Park. 6:30-8pm. Westgate Park, 1489 Howard Rd. Gates. 247-6100x234, http://gatesrecparks.org /

Friday, July 23

COOL KIDS! GREEN KIDS! 2010. This is an award-winning family event series promoting play as an audience! This Friday, it's "Capoeira Mandinga." Be part of a traditional "Aula'o" (big class) as this highly energetic Brazilian art form is performed and taught to us! 7-8pm. Sagawa Park corners Main (Route 19)/Erie Streets, Brockport. 637-3984, www.generationcool.biz 

FRIDAYS AT THE MOVIES. See Jul 09.   

RED WINGS vs Scranton. Pre game autograph booth, post game fireworks. 7:05pm. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

Saturday, July 24

KIDS DAY AT THE PARK. Enjoy a maze, bungee bounce, ID cards available courtesy of the NYS Park Police and Monroe County Sheriff's Department. 1-5pm. Hamlin Beach Park Area 2, 964-2462.

RED WINGS vs Scranton. Pre game autograph booth. 7:05pm. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

SENECA PARK ZOO: FAMILY OVERNIGHT "Bunk with the Beasts" overnight program for a unique overnight experience. The evening will be filled with games, activities and an amazing animal presentation. 5:30pm.-9am. Members: $25 (kids ages 5-18), $20 (adults); Nonmembers $35 (kids ages 5-18), $30 (adults). Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 336-7123, www.senecaparkzoo.org 

WILDERNESS WALK. Take a hike off the beaten path with director Dave Gotham. Explore areas of the property not usually accessible to the public and discover fascinating stories of the region's history. Bring a lunch to enjoy along the trail. 10am-2pm. FREE/RMSC members, $3/Non-members: donation suggested--$3/person, $10 maximum/family. RMSC Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd., Naples,14512. 374-5425; www.rmsc.org 

 

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Sunday, July 25

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE & FLEA. See Jul 11.   

RED WINGS vs Norfolk. Pre game autograph booth. 6:05pm. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

ROCHESTER CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Androcles and the Lion See Jul 24.   

Monday, July 26

RED WINGS vs Scranton. Pre game autograph booth. 7:05pm. Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001; www.RedWingsBaseball.com 

Tuesday, July 27

BRISTOL VALLEY THEATER:TREASURE ISLAND. Based on the novel of Robert Louis Stevenson, this classic tale will thrill every soul who has longed for adventure. 11am. $5 Bristol Valley Theater, 151 South Main St. Naples, 374-9032, www.bvtnaples.org 

SUNSET SERENADES CONCERT: THE GREECE JAZZ BAND. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, dinner and enjoy. Performances include family entertainment and local musicians. 6:30-8pm. Buckland Park Pavilion, 1341 Westfall Rd., Brighton. 784-5260.

Friday, July 30

FRIDAYS AT THE MOVIES. See Jul 09.   

Saturday, July 31

2nd ANNUAL EVERYTHING SALE. Similar to a yard sale, items include kids' clothes, baby gear, toys and more. 9am-2pm. Henrietta Church of Christ, 1400 Lehigh Station Rd., Henrietta.

LITTLE BUDDIES MOVIE SERIES. The MVP Little Buddies Series is a family-friendly film series sponsored by MVP and Genesee Valley Parent.  This month's feature is HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE 10am. $5. The Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 258-0400, www.thelittle.org  

PARTY MADAGASCAR AT THE ZOO. This event is the Docent's largest fundraiser. International marketplace, food, games, raffles animal encounters & music. 6-11pm. $10,$15 at the door. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 336-7123; www.senecaparkzoo.org 

 

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