[ FRI., JUNE 7 ] Book Show & Sale: Valuable Book Appraisal Talk & Free Appraisals. June 7-8, 9 a.m. Pullman Memorial Universalist Church, 10 East Park St. Book appraisal talk schedule: “What makes books valuable, and identifying first editions” (11 .a.m-noon Fri-Sat), “Appraising major literary works; Twain, Hemingway, Faulkner, and others” (Sat 1-2 p.m.), “Appraising history-changing books; Darwin, Galileo, Newton, Luther’s Bible, the Saint James Bible, Freud, Einstein, and more” (Sat 3-4 p.m.), “Appraising ‘art’ books; fine bindings, prints, maps, and limited edition books containing original artwork and other forms of illustration before photography.” (Sat 5-6 p.m.). Book sale Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Pullman’s roof repair fund Free. 454-9450. louwu2006@gmail.com. Free Friends & Family CPR. first Friday of every month. Cardiac Science Training Center, 349 West Commercial Street, Suite 1400 Are you a New Parent? Student? Interested in learning how to save a life? We are offering a FREE Family & Friends CPR Anytime class reviewing Adult, Child, Infant CPR & choking relief techniques. Classes fill up fast - Call today to schedule!!. Free. 267-7775. training@aedclp.com. [ SAT., JUNE 8 ] Essential Oils. June 8, 1 p.m. Grossmans Garden & Home, 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd Free. 377-1982. grossmans.com. Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Introduction to Mindfulness Yoga. June 8, 9:30 a.m. Pinnacle Yoga, 99 Crosman Terrace The workshop will provide a brief introduction to the practices—and the principles— of mindfulness yoga as taught by Frank Jude Boccio. It will consist of a series of short seated meditations, alternating with asana practices. Each of these mini-practices will concentrate on one of the so-called “foundations of mindfulness”: body, feeling, mind, and the things the mind perceives. No prior experience in yoga or meditation is necessary. Please contact the instructor to inquire about specific physical problems $25. (585) 473-2949. carl@ pinnacle-yoga.com. pinnacleyoga.com.
[ SUN., JUNE 9 ] Composting 101. June 9, 2 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $10. 7307034. rochesterbrainery.com. [ MON., JUNE 10 ] Beer Glorious Beer with Bridgette Pendelton. June 10, 6-8:30 p.m. The Culinary Center at Vella, 237 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd $70, register. 421-9362. vellaculinarycenter.com. Family Development Class: “Wise Choices.”. June 10, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N Goodman St. For parents of school-age children Free, RSVP. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. Organic and Time-Saving Gardening Methods. June 10, 7 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $20. 730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Personal Branding: Putting The Best You Forward. June 10, 6:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $15. 730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Smart and Sassy Springtime Cooking. June 10. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County, 249 Highland Ave Apr 15, 6-8 p.m. Go with the Grains! May 6, 6-8 p.m. Simply Risotto. Jun 10, 6-8 p.m., Picnics, Parties, and Potlucks $30 per class, register. 461-1000. mycce.org/monroe. [ TUE., JUNE 11 ] African World History Class. 7:30-9 p.m. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. The African World History class provides an ongoing experience of the contributions and achievements Africans and African-Americans have made throughout history. The class uses the historical experiences of African peoples to highlight the cultural values we share. Stay
tuned and check the Baobab website for further details $5 donation requested per session. baobab.center@yahoo.com. thebaobab.org. Buddhist Book Discussion Group. 7 p.m. Amitabha Foundation, 11 South Goodman St. “The Essence of the Heart Sutra”. This is a commentary by His Holiness the Dalai Lama that discusses the Buddha’s teaching on emptiness, the lack of inherent existence of the self and all perceived phenomena, and the true nature of reality. Everyone is welcome to participate or just listen, and make some new friends. Copies of the book will be available. Tuesdays 7-8:30 PM. By donation. 585-451-7039. NY@amitabhafoundation. us. amitabhafoundation.us/ rochester-amitabha-foundation. Chorus of the Genesee: Free Singing Lessons. 6-7 p.m. Harmony House, 58 East Main St 698-7784. Health Insurance Open House for Rochester’s Uninsured. 2-5 p.m. Threshold at the Community Place, 135 Parsells Ave Fidelis Care representatives will be on-site at Threshold at the Community Place, 145 Parsells Avenue, Rochester, every Tuesday from 2 – 5 PM to answer questions about health insurance options, and to help eligible residents apply to enroll in Fidelis Care programs. Current Fidelis Care members may also receive assistance completing their annual recertification at these events 1-888-343-3547. fideliscare.org. Rochester Thyroid Cancer Support Group. second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m Rochester Thyca Support Group, 255 Alexander St. The Rochester Support Group for Thyroid Cancer, meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the Gilda’s Club. The group is a patient led support group for the newly diagnosed, and those currently surviving, thyroid cancer Free. 276-4633. rochester-ny@thyca.org.
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Grown by Nature with Organic Rick. 8:30 a.m. Grossmans Garden & Home, 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd Free. 3771982. grossmans.com 8:30 a.m Grossmans Garden & Home, 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd 6/8 Mulching, 6/15 Watering, 6/22 Composting, 6/29 Natural Pest Control Free. 3771982. grossmans.com. Live Organic, Love Organic, Think Organic.. 8:30 a.m. Grossmans Garden & Home, 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd Free. 3771982. grossmans.com. Rocking Your Garden Series. 10 a.m Grossmans Garden & Home, 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd Learn to use natural stone in your garden Free. 3771982. grossmans.com. Shade Gardening. June 8, 2 p.m. Grossmans Garden & Home, 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd Free. 377-1982. grossmans.com. Standup Comedy Classes. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd. Saturday June 8, 2013 2:00-5:00 P.M. Writing Clinic Saturday June 15, 2013 2:005:00 P.M. Performance/Improv Clinic Saturday June 22, 2013 2:00-5:00 P.M. Business of Comedy Clinic Saturday July 13, 2013 2:00-5:00 P.M. Writing Clinic Saturday July 20, 2013 2:00-5:00 P.M. Performance/ Improv Clinic Saturday July 27, 2013 2:00-5:00 P.M. Business of Comedy Clinic. $50, register. 671-9080. thecomedyclub.us.
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for Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables and is a state-funded initiative to help individuals make healthier choices with their SNAP dollars Free. 585-3283380. Mushrooms & Beyond. June 6. Smugtown Mushrooms, 127 Railroad St. More info online Free, donations accepted. smugtownmushrooms.com. Rochester Makerspace Open Nights. 6-10 p.m. Rochester Makerspace, 850 St. Paul St. #23 Bring a project to work on or something to show others, help work on the space, or just get to know the venue Free. 210--0075. rochestermakerspace.org. Yoga. Mondays,. Eastside Wellness Center, 625 Ayrault Rd. Monday Vinyasa Flow 4:30 p.m., Restorative 6 p.m. Thursday Vinyasa Flow 5:30 p.m $14 drop-in, $60 5 classes, register. cindy@relaxreleaserestore.com.
First Friday
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Citywide Gallery Night
June 7 • 6-9pm FirstFridayRochester.org
A.R.T.S Gallery at Aviv Cafe Images of Faith Anderson Arts Building Simply Art Art and Vintage on Main (AVoM) A Main Connection Art Museum of Rochester K-12 Art Show AXOM Gallery Exhibition Space Paul Garland: In Retrospect Baobab Cultural Center Francesca Lalanne: Morphogenesis Black Radish Studio Times Five Cat Clay Preview Party: Dichotomy Art Bizarre Chartreuse Studios Photo Exhibition Gallery at The Arts and Cultural Council MasterPrint Gallery Artist Showcase Hungerford Urban Artisans (HUA) Open Studios Image City Photography Gallery Shapes Light and Color Joe Bean Coffee Roasters Turn Table
LESSONS at the LOFT NEW works from Jennissa Hart Military History Society The Last Flight Of "Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am" Richard Margolis Art + Architectural Photography Richard Margolis Studio Spectrum Gallery Photographs of David Freund The Gallery@Equal=Grounds June First Friday Visual Studies Workshop Gallery First Friday events at VSW Writers & Books Writers & Books Summer Kick-off JUNE HIGHLIGHTS:
• 6x6x2013: Get Your Small Art! at RoCo • NEW works from Jennissa Hart at LESSONS at the LOFT • Shapes Light and Color at Image City Photography Gallery • Preview Party: Dichotomy Art Bizarre at Cat Clay • Times Five at Black Radish Studio • Paul Garland: In Retrospect at AXOM Gallery & Exhibition Space • Images of Faith at A.R.T.S Gallery at Aviv Cafe • June First Friday at The Gallery @ Equal=Grounds
[ WED., JUNE 12 ] Blogging 101. June 12, 7 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $15. 7307034. rochesterbrainery.com. Debt Management. June 12, 7 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $15. 730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Family Development Class: “Did You Hear What I Said?”. June 12, 6-8 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N Goodman St. For parents of school-age children Free, RSVP. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. Small Business Council Boot Camp #4: Building High Performing Teams. June 12, 7:45 a.m. Mario’s, 2740 Monroe Ave. Presenter: Tina Smagala, Paychex $25, SBC members free. 271-1111. rochestersbc.com/.
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