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20TH ANNUAL LOBSTER FEST
Benefitting: Boy Scouts of America – Seneca Waterways Council
Friday, Sept. 17; 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Location: TBD
Price: $275; $2,100 per table
Estimated attendance: 300
Purpose: Proceeds benefit low-income at-risk youth primarily in urban communities by providing the financial resources that support the educational and recreational youth development programs they receive, including being able to attend summer camp
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: No
Contact: Laurie Streber, [email protected], (585) 241-8526
www.senecawaterways.org/lobsterfest
CROSSWINDS 5K
Benefitting: Thompson Health
Sept. 4; 8 a.m.
Crosswinds Wesleyan Church, 3360 Middle Cheshire Road, Canandaigua
Price: $20
Estimated attendance: 150
Purpose: To raise funds for the Sands Cancer Center Patient Needs Fund
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Heather Rickett, [email protected], (585) 396-6155
www.thompsonhealth.org
COLOR WAYNE
Benefitting: The Arc Wayne
Sept. 10; 10 a.m.
Erie Shore Landing, 50 East Ave., Newark
Price: $10
Estimated attendance: 400
Purpose: To raise money to enhance programs and services for individuals with disabilities
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Jessica Blondell, [email protected], (315) 331-7741
www.arcwayne.org/newsandevents
THOMPSON HEALTH GALA
Benefitting: Thompson Health
Sept. 10; 6 p.m.
The Lake House on Canandaigua, 770 S. Main St., Canandaigua
Price: TBD
Estimated attendance: 250
Purpose: Proceeds benefit the F.F. Thompson Foundation Inc.
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: No
Contact: Heather Rickett, [email protected], (585) 396-6155
www.thompsonhealth.org
FALL SPORTING CLAYS SHOOT
Benefitting: Boy Scouts of America – Seneca Waterways Council
Sept. 11; 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Canandaigua Sportsman’s Club, 5280 Emerson Road, Canandaigua
Price: $60, $250 per 5-person team
Estimated attendance: 100
Purpose: Funds raised underwrite the costs associated with shotgun and rifle safety and outdoor education programs for thousands of youths at three Council Scout camps
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: No
Contact: Tony Vogl, [email protected], (585) 241-8556
www.senecawaterways.org
THE WHIRL
Benefitting: Genesee Country Village & Museum
Sept. 11; 5 p.m.
1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford
Price: TBD
Estimated attendance: 300
Purpose: A dinner and auction to benefit the museum’s programs, staff, and collections
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: No
Contact: Alison Mackenzie, [email protected], (585) 294-8252
www.gcv.org
TOUR DE TEDDI
Benefitting: Camp Good Days & Special Times
Sept. 11; 9 a.m.
Camp Good Days’ Recreational Facility, 643 W. Lake Road, Branchport
Price: $45
Estimated attendance: 375
Purpose: To raise funds to provide programs and services for children and families impacted by cancer and sickle cell anemia
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Jamie Varble, [email protected], (585) 624-5555
www.tourdeteddi.org
WHIRL 2021
Benefitting: Genesee Country Village & Museum
Sept. 11; 5 p.m.
1419 Flint Hill Road, Mumford
Price: TBD
Estimated attendance: 375
Purpose: To support Genesee Country Village & Museum
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Becky Wehle, [email protected], (585) 294-8245
www.gcv.org
ROCHESTER KIDNEY WALK
Benefitting: National Kidney Foundation
Sept. 12; 11 a.m.
TBD
Price: Free; donations encouraged
Estimated attendance: 500
Purpose: Funds raised through Kidney Walk will directly support NKF’s local patient services, education and research efforts Participation is free, but donations are encouraged. Everyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a commemorative Walk t-shirt. Additional recognition gifts will be awarded for meeting various fundraising levels.
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Ellen Scalzo , [email protected], (585) 598-3963
www.kidney.org/offices/nkf-serving-upstate-new-york
ANNUAL MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
Benefitting: Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester
Sept. 13; 9 a.m.
Midvale Country Club
Price: $2,500
Estimated attendance: 200
Purpose: Fundraiser for scholarships
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Yvonne Caternolo, [email protected], (585) 471-8686
www.italianheritagefoundation.org
FLAG DAY
Benefitting: Veterans Outreach Center
Sept. 14; 7 a.m.
Several locations
Price: NA
Estimated attendance: NA
Purpose: Raise money for free programs and services offered to veterans and their families
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Kim Osur, [email protected], (585) 295-7824
www.vocroc.org
HEROES BALL
Benefitting: Gilda’s Club Rochester
Sept. 17; 6 p.m.
Woodcliff Hotel outdoor event tent and virtual
Price: TBD
Estimated attendance: 350
Purpose: Funds raised help to support men, women and children in our community affected by cancer
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Heather Rossi, [email protected], (585) 423-9700
www.gildasclubrochester.org
OFF THE VINE
Benefitting: InterVol
Sept. 18; 6 p.m.
Memorial Art Gallery 500 University Ave., Rochester
Price: $195
Estimated attendance: 300
Purpose: Fundraiser to support InterVol to continue to connect the world’s neediest to materials, people and opportunities
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Nicole Jones, [email protected], (585) 922-1997
www.intervol.org/events
WALK FOR THE ANIMALS AT BARKTOBER FEST
Benefitting: Lollypop Farm
Sept. 18; 10 a.m.
99 Victor Road, Fairport
Price: $30
Estimated attendance: TBD
Purpose: Lollypop Farm’s annual walk to raise funds that supports vital services and programs for homeless and abused pets in our community
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Amanda Glann, [email protected], (585) 223-1330, ext. 143
www.lollypop.org/bfest
ANTIQUE CAR SHOW AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Benefitting: Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
Sept. 19; 12-4 p.m.
151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua
Price: TBD
Estimated attendance: 400
Purpose: Enjoy amazing antique cars and Bluegrass music
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Kris Knight, [email protected], (585) 394-4922
www.sonnenberg.org
WALKING ON SUNSHINE
Benefitting: Mary Cariola Center
Sept. 19; 9:30 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, 3100 Atlantic Ave., Penfield
Price: Donations accepted
Estimated attendance: 1,000
Purpose: Our largest fundraiser of the year supports more than 450 individuals with multiple disabilities who attend our school or live in our residential homes.
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Christina Perrotta, [email protected], (585) 271-0761
www.marycariola.org
FOODLINK’S FESTIVAL OF FOOD
Benefitting: Foodlink
Sept. 20; 6 p.m.
Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., Rochester
Price: $50
Estimated attendance: 1,200
Purpose: A food/drink tasting event to benefit Foodlink
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Martha Bush, [email protected], (585) 413-4095
www.FoodlinkNY.org
RALPH P. DESTEPHANO MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC
Benefitting: Rochester Regional Health
Sept. 20; 7:30 a.m.
Oak Hill Country Club
Price: NA
Estimated attendance: 150
Purpose: To raise funds for Rochester Regional Health
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: No
Contact: Tiffany Carnevale, [email protected], (585) 922-4800
www.oakhillcc.com
TOURNAMENT OF HOPE
Benefitting: Villa of Hope
Sept. 20; 10 a.m.
The Links at Greystone
Price: Sponsorships/foursomes available
Estimated attendance: 144
Purpose: To raise awareness and funds for Villa of Hope
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Catherine Amico Orlandini, [email protected], (585) 329-3281
www.villaofhope.org
PHILANTHROPY AWARDS AND ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Benefitting: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Sept. 22; 12 p.m.
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Price: $60, free if virtual
Estimated attendance: 600
Purpose: To honor local philanthropists who are making a difference, and updating the community on the work of the Community Foundation in the eight-county region
Corporate support needed: No
Volunteers needed: No
Contact: Donna Ritchie, [email protected], (585) 341-4364
www.racf.org
BREAKFAST WITH FRIENDS
Benefitting: Catholic Charities Community Services
Sept. 24; 8 a.m.
Woodcliff Hotel
Price: TBD
Estimated attendance: TBD
Purpose: To raise funds and friends for services which help enhance and strengthen the independence, inclusion, and individuality of persons with disabilities and those who are living with significant health challenges.
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: No
Contact: Marianne Tucker, [email protected], (585) 339-9800, ext. 378
www.cccsrochester.org
TOASTING POSSIBILITIES
Benefitting: The Arc Wayne
Sept. 24; 6:30 p.m.
Ontario Country Club, 2101 Country Club Lane, Ontario
Price: $35
Estimated attendance: 200
Purpose: To raise money to enhance programs and services for individuals with disabilities
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Jessica Blondell, [email protected], (315) 331-7741
www.arcwayne.org/newsandevents
KIDS & TRUCKS
Benefitting: Children’s Institute
Sept. 25, 26; 10 a.m.
Frontier Field VIP parking lot
Price: $5 per person, $20 family
Estimated attendance: 4,000
Purpose: Climb aboard and explore a variety of vehicles; this family-friendly event helps support Children’s Institute’s programs for young children’s social emotional well-being
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Cindy Harper, charper@childrensinstitutenet, (585) 295-1000, ext.237
www.childrensinstitute.net
STEP UP FOR SENIORS
Benefitting: Fairport Baptist Homes Foundation
Sept. 25; 9 a.m.
Fairport Baptist Homes
Price: $25, kids 12 and under free
Estimated attendance: 150
Purpose: To raise funds for necessary programs and services that benefit thousands of area seniors
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Kathleen Zastrow, [email protected], (585) 388-2322
www.fairportbaptisthomes.org
13TH ANNUAL RECIPE FOR A C.U.R.E. SUNDAY BRUNCH
Benefitting: C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association
Sept. 26; 11 a.m.
Arbor at The Port
Price: $65
Estimated attendance: 300-400
Purpose: To raise funds and awareness for local families navigating a childhood cancer or chronic blood disorder diagnosis; there will be a virtual auction and live auction associated with this event
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Sara Harrison, [email protected], (585) 473-0180
www.curekidscancer.com
HOPE & RECOVERY LUNCHEON FEATURING ANDREW MCCARTHY
Benefitting: East House
Sept. 30; 11:30 a.m.
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Price: $75, $175, $1,000
Estimated attendance: TBD
Purpose: This luncheon highlights the efforts of those living with mental health and substance use disorders to live satisfying and productive lives
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: No
Contact: Development Department, [email protected], (585) 238-4800
www.easthouse.org
