Greece Historical Society Craft Show
The Greece Historical Society’s annual Holiday Craft & Collectibles Sale is Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greece Museum, 595 Long Pond Road. A full house of craft vendors will offer unique items, including knitted pumpkins, snowmen, owls, penguins, pillow toys, table runners, crocheted doilies, afghans, charms, earrings, stocking stuffers, crocheted towels, dishcloths, holiday décor, mug rugs, and towels. The museum exhibit hall and museum gift shop will also be open.
Gates Trunk or Treat
The Town of Gates and Total Sports Experience are hosting Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at Total Sports Experience, 880 Elmgrove Road. Visit more than 20 Trick-or-Treat stations sponsored by community organizations and take part in the Costume Contest. Registration is required at https://totalsports-experience.com/events/tses-trunk-or-treat/.
“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”
Greece Athena High School Music Theatre presents “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” October 30–November 8 at the Athena Forum Room, 800 Long Pond Road. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on October 30, November 6, and November 7, and 2 p.m. on November 1 and November 8. Tickets will be available at the door.
Town of Gates Veterans Day Service
The community is invited to attend a Veterans Day Service in Gates on Saturday, November 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the Gates Chili High School Performing Arts Center, to honor the dedicated men and women who have served our country. Students from Walt Disney, Neil Armstrong, Florence Brasser, and Paul Road will read essays to recognize the service of our veterans. There will be refreshments following the service.
Monroe County Veterans Day Parade
The parade will kick off on Saturday, November 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of South Goodman Street and Highland Avenue and proceed up Highland Avenue to the Greater Rochester Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Gary Beikirch Memorial Park on South Avenue.
Veterans Day Spaghetti Dinner
Sons of Liberty MC is holding a Veterans Day Spaghetti Dinner on November 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 1461 Buffalo Road (rear of the building). The menu will include Brother Dawgs Sauce spaghetti with meatballs or sausage, garlic bread, salad, and dessert for $20. Proceeds will go to a local veteran organization.
GPAS Veterans Day Concert
The Greece Performing Arts Society will present a Veterans Day Concert on Sunday, November 8, at 3 p.m. at Greece Olympia School Auditorium, 1139 Maiden Lane.
Early Childhood Resource Fair
The Town of Greece is holding an Early Childhood Resource Fair on Sunday, November 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at The Center, 3 Vince Tofany Boulevard. This community event is for parents, caregivers, families, and professionals who work with and support children – including educators, recreation staff, healthcare providers, and other child-serving professionals. Discover resources, programs, and services that help young children learn, grow, and thrive. Meet local advocates, consultants, and community organizations dedicated to supporting children and families throughout the greater Rochester area.
Children’s and Teachers’ Used Book Sale
Friends of the Greece Public Library is holding a special book sale on Saturday, November 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower level of Buckman’s Plaza, 2590 Ridge Road West. Books for tots, teens, and in-betweens will be half price, including picture books, easy readers, chapter books and novels, non-fiction, and teacher resource books. Cash only; bring your own bag.
Gates Historical Society Presentation
The Gates Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month (March–November) at the Gates Town Hall Annex. The meetings are free, accessible, and open to the public. Learn about the Cobblestone Museum on November 16 during a presentation led by Gene Bavis. For information about the GHS, visit gateshistory.org.
Gates Gobble Wobble 5K
Start Thanksgiving off with the Gates Gobble Wobble 5K on Thursday, November 26. Plan to arrive at the Gates Town Hall back parking lot by 8:15 a.m. as the event starts at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome: runners, walkers, dogs, turkey costumes, and more. Bring items to donate to the Gates Chili School District Food Cupboard.
Local nonprofit clubs, organizations, and school groups can submit events by email to editor@westsidenewsny.com.
