Food Cupboard in Chili
The Food Cupboard at First Presbyterian Church of Chili, 3600 Chili Avenue is open from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, and the third Saturday of each month. Grocery Bags of food are donated to those in need. The Food Cupboard currently serving over 90 families.
Anyone interested in being a Food Cupboard Helper (packing bags, handing out food, etc.), making monetary donations, and/or donating peanut butter, cereal, crackers or paper grocery bags to this cause, should contact the church at 585-889-9896.
Donate used bikes
Churchville Lions are supporting R-Community Bikes by having a bicycle recycling collection on Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Riga Town Highway Garage, 6475 Buffalo Road, Churchville. Drop off used bicycles in any condition. They will be repaired and distributed free of charge to Rochester area children and adults. Donors unable to transport bikes may call 548-234-2008 to arrange a pickup.
Gates Historical Society presentation on barns
The October Gates Historical Society program will be held on Monday, October 21, at 7 p.m. in the Gates Town Hall Annex. Jane Grant, author, will be presenting a program about barns and how some have disappeared while others remain. Come enjoy some curious barn-related anecdotes, learn about a few local farming families, and be inspired to a greater appreciation for the remaining barns. This program is free and handicapped accessible.
Trunk or Treat in Gates
The Town of Gates is holding a free Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Gates Chili High School Fieldhouse Parking Lot.
There will be more than 20 Trick or Treat Stations featuring town departments and local organizations passing out treats. Attendees should come in costume as awards will go to the most creative, best group, and best individual costumes. A cider and donut station will be provided by Wegmans.
The event is sponsored by the Town of Gates, Gates Recreation and Parks Department, and Gates Police.
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