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Seventh-grade students at Gates Chili Middle School recently put their historical knowledge and critical thinking skills to the test in a hands-on mock trial experience that challenged them to think like lawyers, historians, and jurors.
After weeks of preparation, students stepped into the courtroom on December 4, taking on the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and jury members to argue three cases based on events from the Age of Exploration. One class served as the prosecution, while the other acted as the defense. Each team worked together to analyze primary and secondary sources, craft opening and closing statements, and prepare crossexaminations—all while following real courtroom procedures.
Divided into three trials—The State of the Americas vs. the King and Queen of Spain, The State of the Americas vs. the Men of Columbus, and The State of the Americas vs. Christopher Columbus—students debated the actions and accountability of key historical figures. After presenting their cases, student jurors weighed the evidence and made their decisions, reinforcing the importance of fact-based arguments and multiple perspectives in history.
The experience was designed to push students beyond traditional learning methods, encouraging them to evaluate historical evidence, recognize bias and form wellreasoned arguments. Social studies teacher Kim Venezio-Pulliam structured the project to simulate a real trial, assigning students to teams based on their strengths in research, public speaking, and collaboration. Each student had a defined role in preparing arguments, drafting witness scripts, and anticipating counterpoints from the opposing side.
“This experience challenges students to go beyond memorization and actively engage with history,” said Venezio-Pulliam. “They aren’t just reading about these events; they are interpreting evidence, making connections, and forming arguments.”
For many students, the trial was both exciting and nerve-wracking.
“I liked that it was like a real court, but it was nerve-racking,” said seventh-grader Maddox I.
“I loved how I got to socialize with people I never talked to before, and how the trial felt so professional,” added Dante C.
Beyond the excitement of debating in a courtroom setting, the project aligned with New York State Social Studies Standards, reinforcing students’ ability to analyze historical events from multiple perspectives. It also supported the district’s emphasis on civic engagement and critical thinking, giving students a firsthand look at how evidence and argument shape history and justice.
By stepping into the shoes of lawyers and historians, Gates Chili students walked away from the experience with a deeper understanding of history, the legal system and the power of well-reasoned debate.
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Foodlink’s Curbside Market is a mobile farmers market that brings fresh, affordable produce directly to neighborhoods across the Monroe County area.
The Curbside Market makes weekly stops in the following Gates locations:
•Gateway Apartments, Gates: Mondays, 2:30 to 3 p.m.
•Dunn Towers, Gates: Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
WIC is accepted at all sites. SNAP users can earn credit toward their next purchase
any time they buy fruits and vegetables at the Curbside Market.
Learn more about the program and see a price list at: https://foodlinkny.org/ program/curbside-market/.
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Lions Club of Chili and other community members participated in the Monroe County Parks Department’s Pick Up the Parks Day event at Black Creek Park on April 12. Those who pitched in to help pick up trash and clean up the park were: Mike Donner; Joe Korn; Cristina, Mike, Lilly and Jacob Candelaria; Jenn Lowden; Bert and Ellie Maggio. Provided information and photos.
Churchville-Chili Central School District recognizes the Class of 2025 students who will be graduating with Latin Honors this June. Latin honors is an award of distinction given to students upon graduation that meet or exceed specific grade point average thresholds as defined below:
•Summa cum laude (with highest distinction) - 97.000 and above cumulative weighted GPA
•Magna cum laude (with distinction) - 95.000 to 96.999 cumulative weighted GPA
•Cum laude (with honor) - 90.000 to 94.999 cumulative weighted GPA
This year, 34 students will graduate Summa Cum Laude, 16 will graduate Magna Cum Laude and 57 will graduate Cum Laude. The following students will graduate with Latin Honors.
•Summa Cum Laude: Bailey Adlowitz, Nathan Barski, Isaiah Bauch, Sarah Burley, Sydney Burnett, Carly Carpenter, Eliana Chalmers, Cameron Cohen, Deniz Dawani, Sebastian Dix, Hannah Doles, Violet Everhart, Malachi Falco, Cy Fox, Hunter Freece, Michaela Goettel, Kaitlyn Hayes, Annabelle Houlihan, Samantha Marvin, Dana McCarthy, Diana Morales-Negron, William Morgan, Jenjira Pellett, Isabella Pimm, Faith Robertson, Jordan Sassone, Kathryn Schauber, Kaylen Schauf, Yuvraj Singh, Dillon Swain, Ava Underwood, Sophie Wanck-Kann, Patrick Ward, Rose Woodfield
•Magna Cum Laude: Thomas Bekridakis, Noah Berg, Anthony Cerretto, Adan Garcia Morataya, Ryan Hanley, Campbell Hewlett, Elise Hopkins, Melissa Jong, Cody Kuhns, Brynley Limbeck, Tri Nguyen, Sydney Parker, Blake Rule, Adam Sargent, Aurora Turk, Leah VanHouter
•Cum Laude: Emmett Bachmann, Paige Bagley, Lydia Bauch, Leah Bennett, Gannon Birtchet, Juanita Bishop, Nikos Bitsas, Cecelia Buxton, Eleanor Comfort, Robert Corona, Brooklyn D’Ovidio, Charles DelGudico, Ali DeMatteo, Elena Dembeyiotis, James Derleth, Anna Dingee, Madeleine Dingus, Ava Donaghue, Cameron Dziakonas, Rudolph Fahnbulleh, Alexi Finnigan, Gabriella Fonseca, Natalie Fraser, Liliana Garcia, Charlotte Crigg, Annamaria Hagen, Addison Harpole, Ellie Herbert, Erin Hibbard, Quinlan Hickey, William Huynh, Lucas Karelus, Benjamin Lawson, Skylar Locke, Chenoa Lyon, Joseph Neglia, Deric Olson, Alexis Rioux, Rachael Romesser, Madeline Siriphanthong, Emily Stanes, Jacob Staudenmayer, Jordyn Stocks, Lillian Stouffer, Angeliki Strembenis, Maureen Sullivan, Jessica Sushko, Justice Swinton, Peter Szumigala, Maximus Tomaszewski, Audrey Vogt, Arianna Williams, Cole Wilson, Cassidy Wilt, Olivia Winterhoff, Graham Wohlers, Alexander Wojtylak.
Churchville-Chili’s Commencement will be held Saturday, June 21, at 7 p.m. at the Gordon Field House at Rochester Institute of Technology. Provided information
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The Gates Fire District recently unveiled a brand new fire safety trailer, taking community safety and education to the next level. Thanks to the support of Assemblyman Meeks, this state-of-the-art trailer will offer hands-on fire safety lessons for everyone in the community – including those with mobility challenges. The Fire District says the new trailer is a big step forward in keeping the community safe and informed.
“We’re thrilled to support the Gates Fire District in their efforts to make fire safety education accessible to everyone in the community,” said Meeks.
The trailer will be showcased at upcoming town events, school functions, local fire department open houses, and various community gatherings. “Our goal is to engage our community in meaningful ways,” said a representative from Gates Fire District.
Watch for event announcements and updates by visiting gatesfd.org or following the district’s social media pages. Provided information and photos
•Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will perform an Aroundthe-Town concert on Friday, May 9, 7 p.m., at the ChurchvilleChili Performing Arts Center, 5786 Buffalo Road, Churchville. Free admission. No tickets required.
•Spring Craft & Vendor Show Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Grace Church of the Nazarene, 2924 South Union Street, Rochester 14624. More than 35 local crafters and vendors will offer a wide array of items. The event is free and indoors. For information, call 585-594-4555 or email LHarmer16@gmail.com.
•The 198th Army Band will present a free concert on Saturday, May 17, 6 p.m., at Spencerport High School’s Performing Arts Center, 2707 Spencerport Road. There will be opening performances by Spencerport Central School District ensem-
bles. Pick up free tickets by Friday, May 16, at these Spencerport businesses: Perri’s Pizza, 1835 North Union Street; The Unique Shop, 130 South Union Street; Spencerport Hots, 500 South Union Street. Sponsored by the Spencerport Rotary Club and Spencerport Central School District. For information, call 585-489-0333.
•The Kiwanis Club of Spencerport is holding a Road Rally Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, May 17, from noon to 3:30 p.m. All ages can take part in a variety of enjoyable activities. One smartphone required per team. Registration is $40 from April 27 through May 10. Win prizes. Find more information and register at https:// givebutter.com/SPRR25.
•Save the date for Genesee Community College’s Cougar Classic golf tournament on Monday, July 21, at Stafford Country Club. Those with questions may contact the Foundation Office at 585-345-6809 or foundation@genesee.edu.
The North Chili Farmers Market kicks off its 50th season with a Plant Sale May 17.
The North Chili Farmers Market (NCFM) will celebrating its 50th season this year. To kick it off, they will hold their Preliminary Farmers Market and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to noon. Please come and get your flowers and vegetable plants for your garden and other products, from our local vendors.
This Plant Sale is a preview to the annual NCFM, which will be on Saturdays starting on June 14 and running through October 25. Operating hours for the 2025 season are from 8 a.m. to noon.
The NCFM was established in 1976 and every
since has been an annual benefit to the local community. The longevity of the NCFM is a testament to the value and dedication of its patrons, the community, and the local farmers and vendors who have participated through the years.
Bring your family and friends for the Preliminary NCFM and Plant Sale and be a part of this half-century-old Farmers Market. The NCFM is located at the United Methodist Church of North Chili, 2200 Westside Drive (at Buffalo Road and Westside Drive). Visit northchiliumc.org/farmers-market for information and updates.
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Monroe County Parks’ public golf courses at Durand Eastman, Genesee Valley and Churchville are now open for the 2025 season.
“Monroe County offers three affordable, accessible, and competitive golf courses that provide a terrific opportunity for residents to get out and enjoy a great sport,” said County Executive Adam Bello. “As warmer days approach, I encourage golfers of all skill levels to take advantage of the facilities we have and hit the links!”
Genesee Valley Golf Course offers two exceptionally maintained 18-hole golf courses, an all grass driving range, and the Calvin Peete Pitch & Putt practice area. Churchville features 27 holes of championship golf, a large practice putting and chipping green, and an all grass driving range. Durand Eastman is
a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed 18-hole championship golf course in a beautiful parklike setting. In addition, residents can take part in lessons, tournaments and leagues at all three Monroe County golf courses.
Free permits for discounted greens fees throughout the season are available for seniors 62 and over, active military, veterans, youth 17 and under, and golfers with a physician-certified disability. Qualifying residents can apply for a free permit at any pro shop at each of the three county courses.
Tee times may be booked online at www.monroecountyparksgolf.com.
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The Northeast Region of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the Rochester Team Hope Walk on Saturday, May 17, at the Roberts Wesleyan University Voller Athletic Center, 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.
“As our first year ever hosting the Team Hope Walk in Rochester, NY, we could not be more excited to make this a day of caring, family fun, and education for those in the community impacted by Huntingtons Disease. Please join us as we will walk together to show our support. We will have the one and only local Johnny Bauer Band as entertainment for a fun-filled day along with Papa G’s catering and cafe, and delicious treats from The Cookie Haven. There will be raffles, auction items, and a kids corner for the littles!! Get ready to paint the day Blue for our community!”said Jenny Garrison.
Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event, which takes place in over 100 cities across the U.S. and
has raised more than $28 million for HD since its inception in 2007. Thousands of families, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and communities walk together each year to support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families.
Online registration and donation information can be found at https:// northeast.hdsa.org/events/2025team-hope-walk-rochester.
Huntington’s disease (HD) is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It deteriorates a person’s physical and mental abilities during their prime working years and has no cure. Every child of a parent with HD has a 50/50 chance of inheriting the faulty gene. Today, there are approximately 41,000 symptomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at-risk of inheriting the disease. The symptoms of HD are described as having ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s – simultaneously. Learn more about Huntington’s disease and the work of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America by visiting www.hdsa.org or calling 800-345-HDSA.
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The Monroe County Department of Public Health is offering free Rabies Vaccination Clinics for dogs, cats and domestic ferrets.
“Having a pet is one of life’s great joys, but it also means taking steps to keep them safe,” said County Executive Adam Bello. “Getting your pet vaccinated against rabies is an important part of that. These free clinics make it easy and convenient, so I encourage every pet owner to take advantage and protect their dog, cat or ferret.”
2025 Rabies Clinics being held within the readership area include:
•Ogden – Friday May 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport. Pre-registration required, call 617-6190.
•Wheatland – Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. to noon, 385 Scottsville Mumford Road, Scottsville
•Chili – Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m. to noon, 200 Beaver Road, Churchville
•Sweden – Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4927 Lake Road South, Brockport. Pre-registration required, call 637-2144.
•Gates – Thursday, August 21, 5 to 7 p.m., Memorial Park, 160 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606
•Greece – Wednesday, September 17, 5 to 7:30 p.m., 647 Long Pond Road, Rochester 14626
To ensure the safety of staff and others on site, all dogs must be on leashes. Cats and domestic ferrets must be in carriers. Vaccinations will be good for three years for pets with proof of prior immunization. For those pets without proof of previous vaccina-
tion, they will be good for one year.
Eligible pets must be at least three months of age.
State law requires cats, dogs, and domestic ferrets to be vaccinated for rabies by the age of four months. Owners can be fined up to $200 if they fail to get their pets vaccinated and keep them up-to-date.
For more information about pet vaccination clinics, call (585) 753-5171, email rabies@monroecounty.gov or visit https://www. monroecounty.gov/eh-rabies.
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Churchville-Chili High School students displaying excellence in the study of French and Spanish were inducted into the World Language Honor Society during a ceremony on Tuesday, April 1. Students recognized during the induction were:
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Abriella Agnello, Bailey Adlowitz, Karalyn Allen, Michael Bekridakis, Thomas Bekridakis, Troy Billings, Kyle Boyle, Olivia Briggs, Mckenzie Cagle, Nicholas Carpenter, Carly Carpenter, Deniz Dawani, Ali DeMatteo, Abigail DeVries, Elena Dembeyiotis, Connor Dingee, Madeleine Dingus, Brooke DiGiacomo, Chloe Dykeman, Lydia Eddy, McKenzie Elliott, Audrey Ennis, Violet Everhart, Rinnah Falco, Samantha Fantanza, Rudolph Fahnbulleh, Georgia Fitzgerald, Gabriella Fonseca, Samantha Forrester, Grayson Galliford, Madison Gagnon, Jacob Gonzalez, Isabella Goettel, Michaela Goettel, Nicholas Gregoire, Kaitryn Guilfoyle, Aiden Hahn, Campbell Hewlett, Ellie Herbert, Erin Hibbard, William Huynh, Carter Johnson, Madelyn Jordan, Riley Juszczak, Matthew Kanellis, Annie La, Kaiden Leiston, Brynley Limbeck, Aline Marcellus, Travis Markert, Sophia (Quinn) McCarthy, Dana McCarthy, Sloane Miller, Michael Miroff, Adrien Monahan, Greta Morgan, William Morgan, Maria Mullen, Naomi Nov, Mercy Payne, Jada Pellett, Jenjira Pellett, Jenna Phan, Isabella Pimm, Alaina Podszebka, Andrew Pothaczky, Faith Robertson, Rachael Romesser, Laila Rowe, Jordan Sassone, Adam Sargent, Kathryn Schauber, Seth Smith, Jack Sloan, Taylor Stocks, Jordyn Stocks, Brayden Stedman, Finnean Storie, Angeliki Strembenis, Karan Subedi, Aubrey Sudol, Paige Sugarman, Grace Szumigala, Simon Sykora, Dillon Swain, Desmond Valentin, Owen Underwood, Ava Underwood, Adeline Ward, Patrick Ward, Rose Woodfield, Tessa Wood, Melana Willard, Graham Wohlers
Spanish
Abriella Agnello, Olajuwon Akinpelu, Aidan Amarsingh, Joseph Andrecolich-Montesano, Sarah Atallah, Avery Aloi, Justin Ayers, Paige Bagley, Nathan Barski, Keeley Bell, Gavin Bonnewell, Juanita Bishop, Gannon Birtchet, Ava Briggs, Sarah Burley, Sydney Burnett, Camille Bussey, Kylee Campanella, Madeline Carmen, Michael Carpino, Anthony Cerretto, Olivia Cervini, Kayla Cervini, Katie
Chesher, Eliana Chalmers, Shavonne Callahan, Lily Clinton, Amelia Clancy, Madelyn Ciravolo, Sarah Ciminelli, Caleb Comas, Eleanor Comfort, Cameron Cohen, Jordan Cope, Brooklynn D’Ovidio, Nathan DelGudico, Juliana Davison, Saniya Dhakal, Madeleine Dingus, Anna Dingee, Sebastian Dix, Bailey DiGiacomo, Erin Doles, Hannah Doles, Ava Donaghue, Anubis Drew, Lariana Drumgoole, Kendyl Dykeman, Lydia Eddy, McKenzie Elliott, Avery Ewell, Jillyan Ewing, Natalie Esposito, Samantha Fantanza, Ava Fedele, Brianna Ferguson, Ethan Ferrell, Rahlin Finch, Cy Fox, Maren Freece, Hunter Freece, Samantha Marvin, Charlee Marvin, Erin Marone, Riley Marra, Dominic Marra, Timothy Marsherall, Madison Mastrodonato, Antanella Masi, Matthew McIntyre, Jacob McGowan, Joshua Miner, Knashia Miller, Sloane Miller, Ariana Mistretta, Natalia Mistretta, Diana Morales-Negron, Ella Martin, Madison Mastrodonato, Chenoa Lyon, EllaRae Lagares, Lauren Laing, Stella LaMorte, Samantha Lawson, Malena Leastman, Brady Lindsay, Bianca LiBritz, Jordan Lopez, Ashlee Hiser, Annamaria Hagen, Addison Harpole, Kaitlyn Hayes, Neil Hassam, Landon Healey, Corinne Henry, Samantha Hauck, Elise Hopkins, Alexa Hogan, Eladio Rodriguez Polanco, Patrick Johnson, Laila Johnson, Melissa Jong, Ella Jenkins, Daniel Jennings, Christopher Keller, Julian Serra, Kaylen Schauf, Emily Schauf, Knashia Miller, Kaitlyn Pozzuolo, Gianna Pozzuolo, Dylan Percassi, Corrina Penner, Ryan Pastecki, John Rhine, Aaron Reina, Ethan Richmond, Abbigail Rioux, Alexis Rioux, Bobby Rule, Blake Rule, Julián Samalot-Monroig, Jordan Sassone, Ryan Vujanovic, Mason Simmons, Alex Sikorski, Grace Szumigala, Peter Szumigala, Kyler Thomas, Jocelyn Torres, Jacob Torres, Maximus Tomaszewski, Yelizaveta Tyshkova, Caitlin Venti, Audrey Vogt, Sophie Wanck-Kann, Carter Walworth, Maggie Watkins, Vanessa Weismore, Skylar Williamson, Arianna Williams, Jordan Wilson, Olivia Winterhoff, Sophia Winterhoff, Cassidy Wilt, Bailey Zehr
Multiple Languages
Madeleine Dingus is in IB French 2 & IB Spanish 2, Lydia Eddy is in IB French 1 & IB Spanish 1, McKenzie Elliott is in IB French 1 & IB Spanish 1, Samantha Fantanza is in French IV & Spanish III, Sloane Miller is in IB French 1 & IB Spanish 1, Abriella Agnello is in French III & Spanish III, Grace Szumigala is in French III & Spanish 2. Provided information and photo
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Jim Boscov, Chairman and CEO of Boscov’s, recently announced that the family’s iconic department store will be opening its 51st store and the fifth in the state of New York, at The Mall at Greece Ridge in Rochester. The store will open in the fall of 2025. The new 175,000 square foot Boscov’s will be the largest department store in the region. Boscov’s will reimagine and completely remodel portions of the mall creating a contemporary Boscov’s store that offers the classic values of a full-service department store. Boscov’s will hire over 250 co-workers and offer unique services and provide extras, such as a year-round military discount, a gift registry for every occasion, curbside pickup and a hassle-free return policy.
“We provide the community with a different kind of shopping experience that’s more competitive on price, service and quite frankly, fun,” said Jim Boscov. “We still believe in having a knowledgeable sales staff providing genuine service as well as an amazing assortment of branded goods at unbeatable values. That’s what makes Boscov’s different, and I think you’re going to like that difference.”
“We have the advantage of being a family-owned business. That means we can make decisions and work to please the customer; not the stock market,” Jim Boscov said. “We still believe in the traditional department store, where in one shopping trip, you can find everything you want. Rochester is going to see some very aggressive retailing that combines fun, fashion, community partnership, entertainment and service with jaw-dropping pricing throughout the store.”
As America’s largest family-owned department store company, community involvement matters to Boscov’s. The store is actively involved with local non-profit organizations year-round. Last year, these efforts resulted in over $4 million raised for the communities it serves. A special “Charity Day” event to benefit local charities will be an important part of the Grand Opening Celebration when Boscov’s opens this fall at The Mall at Greece Ridge. Details will be announced in the coming months.
Wilmorite, the owner and management company for The Mall at Greece Ridge has made several investments in this property since its inception. Originally two malls sat on this property. In 1994, Wilmorite connected the two with a massive expansion making the mall 1.6 million square feet. In 2013, Wilmorite redeveloped a large section of the mall facing Ridge Road into a dining and shopping destination. Today, Wilmorite presents another major development for this property. Boscov’s will have a long-term positive impact on the mall.
“We are thrilled to add Boscov’s to the Greece Ridge lineup of stores. It complements our existing tenant mix and will attract new
retail, restaurants, and entertainment. The Boscov’s organization has been great to work with; they are a reputable company and have high standards. They have chosen Rochester and in particular Greece for their next store and I think the Greece community and the Greater Rochester marketplace will welcome them with open arms. Their focus on the charitable organizations and their involvement in worthwhile local causes aligns with our company values and will allow them to immediately mesh with the Greece community and all of Monroe County,” said Jon Dower, Senior Vice President and Director of Leasing
Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, Boscov’s operates 50 stores in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Ohio, and West Virginia. It is the nation’s largest family-owned department store chain. Boscov’s is celebrating its 111th year as a full-line, full-service department store. It is known for making shopping fun and offering the best brands at the best prices with incredible service. In addition to the wide range of departments normally found in department stores, Boscov’s also features toys, furniture, an exciting gift department, a vast full-service candy department, and Boscov’s Bargain Outlet, a unique store within a store.
The Mall at Greece Ridge is located on Ridge Road in Greece. It is 1.6 million square foot enclosed shopping center with Barnes & Noble, JC Penney, Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshall’s, Burlington and 140 other specialty shops and restaurants. Apple Cinemas just opened in March and Charlotte Russe opened earlier this year. Hot Pot 585 is under construction and expected to open this summer.
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The First Presbyterian Church of Chili Food Cupboard first opened its doors in June 2021. In the beginning, the Food Cupboard served three to five families in the area. Since then, the cupboard has grown to assisting around 150 families, feeding approximately 530 people each month.
In March, families were treated to bread and soup bags which were donated by Pampered Chef.
The Food Cupboard couldn’t operate without its faithful volunteers. On March 15, the Food Cupboard Committee thanked its volunteers with a lunch following its distribution day.
The First Presbyterian Church of Chili’s Food Cupboard is open at 3600 Chili Avenue on the third Saturday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for drive-by food pick-up. No special requirements need to be met in order to receive food. The Food Cupboard is always looking for community members to assist with the operations. To volunteer, call the church at 585-889-9896. Food donations of hard to secure items, such as peanut butter, crackers and breakfast
The 12th annual Camp Haccamo Car, Truck and Cycle Show will be Saturday, June 7, at the Mall at Greece Ridge. Gates open at 8 a.m., judging at noon, and awards shortly after 1 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, June 8. Proceeds benefit Rotary’s Camp Hammamo, a free, fun, safe overnight summer camping experience for individuals with special needs. All makes and models are welcome. Pre-register for $15 ($20 day of show). Fifty “People’s Choice” awards will be presented along with 16 special awards, and trophies for all winners. Register at http://www.camphaccamo.org. Spectator admission is $3. There will be a 50/50 raffle, vendors, music, door prizes, and food. Those with questions may contact Chuck Krause at ckrause613@gmail.com or 585-703-0918. Provided information
cereal, are also being accepted. Food items can be dropped off at the church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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