Brockport Symphony Orchestra requests help from board
In order to keep bringing music to the community, representative Bethany Centrone came before the Brockport Village Board requesting a donation for the Brockport Symphony Orchestra (BSO) at the March 1 board meeting. more

Curves supports communities with food drive
Curves, 30 Minute Fitness and Weight Loss Center, will be joining the Curves International Inc. "Food for Friends" food drive to benefit local food banks. more

Drumcliffe School of Irish Arts performs March 20
The Drumcliffe School of Irish Dance will perform a repertoire of award winning dances, old favorites and new works of choreography at East Rochester High School on March 20. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. and will feature Irish Dance from 11th century Ireland to the distinct contemporary style associated with the world renowned shows like "Riverdance" and "Lord of the The Dance." more

Early childhood workshops set for St. John, Hamlin
St. John Lutheran Evangelism committee, in conjunction with St. John Early Childhood Programs, will hold four workshops to present tips on how to enable parents to help their children to be more successful in life. more

Hamlin residents enjoy Snow Day fun
Sunday, February 29 was a day of outdoor fun at the Hamlin Town Hall. Over 150 people participated in activities including horsedrawn wagon rides, snowball target shooting contests, ice cube stacking challenge, sports, snow sculpture and crafts. more

Hilton-Parma Recreation releases spring brochure
Hilton-Parma Recreation's spring brochure is now available with registration beginning on March 8. Brochures have been distributed through the Hilton Central School District and will also be available at the Parma Town Hall, the Parma Public Library and the office at the Village Community Center at 59 Henry Street. more

Pipes and Drums ready for St. Patrick's Parade
Members of the Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes and Drums have been busy practicing for the Annual Rochester St. Patrick's Day parade to be held March 13 beginning at 12:30 p.m. In 2003, the band won the Laurie B. Houlihan Award and in 2002 they were voted the Best Pipe Band by the parade committee. more

Scouts in Troop 53 earn badges, advance
Members of Chili Boy Scout Troop 53 have noted the following accomplishments: Jerry Cardilicchia and Eric Strassner advanced to First Class; Paul Wolski earned his Bronze Eagle Palm. In order to earn the Bronze Eagle Palm a scout must earn five merit badges beyond Eagle Scout achievements. more

Spencerport reduces bulk trash pick-up service
Bulk trash pick-up within the village of Spencerport will be reduced this year beginning in March. more

Sterling Renaissance Festival to hold auditions
The Sterling Renaissance Festival, in Sterling, New York will be holding auditions for its interactive improvisational troupe, known as "The Bless the Mark Players." The festival is seeking 35 experienced male and female actors of various ages to portray Elizabethan characters, and perform interactive improv and scenarios. more

SUNY Brockport makes donation to fire department
SUNY College at Brockport President Paul Yu (right) presented a $5,000 donation to the Village of Brockport Volunteer Fire Company March 2. Accepting the check on behalf of the Fire Department was Fire Chief Christian McCullough, along with Village Mayor Josephine Matela, who were joined by members of the Fire and Ambulance Corps. more

Tom Vandertang remembered in Ogden
A dedication ceremony was held at the Ogden Senior Center on February 20 in memory of Ogden Councilman Tom Vandertang. A plaque bearing his name was installed on the porch, which was the councilman's last project before he died in 2003. more

BBERT group to present training info
Students from Byron-Bergen's Emergency Response Team (BBERT) have been invited to present information about their project at the Mid-Hudson Serving Learning Institute near Rhinecliff, NY on March 16. more

CC students present Brigadoon
Brigadoon, set in Scotland, tells the story of love and adventure as two Americans discover a small Scottish town that only awakens for one day every hundred years. Students at Churchville-Chili Senior High School will present the musical Brigadoon on March 25, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. more

Churchville-Chili students
celebrate Black History Month
Question contests, student readings, assembly programs and an African drumming workshop are some of the ways Churchville-Chili Junior High School (CCJHS) students celebrated Black History Month. more

College Information Night to be held at Spencerport High School
School counselors from five area school districts, Spencerport, Brockport, Hilton, Holley and Kendall, are combining efforts to sponsor the Fourth Annual College Admission Information Night on Thursday, March 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Spencerport High School Auditorium. more

Hilton kindergarten registration March 15-16
Registration for incoming September 2004 kindergarteners into the Hilton Central School District will be held March 15-16. Hilton's full-day kindergarten program opens in September. All schools, Northwood Elementary School, Village Elementary School and Quest Elementary School, will have full-day programs. more

Holley Jr./Sr. High School holding used book drive
Used books can be delivered to Holley Jr./Sr. High School from now until March 26 to help the high school library increase its book collection. more

Holley High School presents "Cinderella"
The classic tale of Cinderella will come to life on the Holley High School stage March 11-14 complete with wicked stepmother and stepsisters, charming prince and glass slipper. more

Information Night for Brockport Kindergarten March 10
The Ginther School Parent Teachers Association is co-sponsoring an information night for parents of children in the Brockport School District who will be starting kindergarten in September 2004. more

Hilton French students get
backstage passes to "Les Miserables"
French IV and V students from Hilton High School experienced history and language at the Rochester performance of "Les Miserables" last month at the Auditorium Theater in Rochester. more

Math teachers get a lesson
Rachael McAnallen, nationally recognized math educator, visited Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES to work with teachers on how to introduce algebra into the elementary and middle school math curriculum. more

Nominations sought for Byron-Bergen alumni recognition
The Byron-Bergen Central School District wishes to recognize alumni by including them in the alumni Hall of Fame. Four new inductees will be selected this year and a ceremony and reception will be held September 10. more

New York Learn and Serve Grant
Thanks to a New York State Learn and Serve grant for the 2003-2004 school year, Byron-Bergen students in grades 7-12 are being trained as American Red Cross emergency shelter volunteers. more

Pajamas needed for play promo
A community pajama drive has begun in conjunction with upcoming performances of "The Pajama Game" in the new district auditorium at Spencerport High School. Clean pajamas in good condition will be collected through March 24 for use as props and decorations during this musical production on March 25-27. more

PTSAs team up for Internet Education for Parents program
The Brockport and Kendall CSD Parent Teacher Student Associations present a session for parents called "Internet Education for Parents." The presentation Tuesday, March 9 will be held at the Brockport A.D. Oliver Middle School, 40 Allen Street, in the LGI (Large Group Instruction Room) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. more

Riding in style
Holley Elementary students, parents, grandparents, Superintendent Mary Anne Kermis and Principal Brenda Freida hopped aboard a Hummer limousine from S & S Limousine and headed to Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in Greece. more

Spencerport BOE to address bus issues
A plan will be proposed to the Spencerport Central School District Board of Education on March 9 to add additional buses to the school bus fleet so that elementary students can get home earlier and activity buses could be restored. more

St. Pius students paint mural
Staff and students from St. Pius Tenth School in Chili filled the gym with color in an art project sponsored by the school. Students painted sports murals on the gym walls to help brighten up the school gym. more

"The Pajama Game" comes to Spencerport High School
Spencerport High School's annual musical returns this year with performances of "The Pajama Game." The long-running Broadway hit will be presented in the new high school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 25 and 26, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 27. more