RYP Events (1/10/10)

[RYP Events]

Hello from RYP—



Happy New Year! This week, RYP has a busy week with 5 events to offer. On Tuesday, join RYP, Adirondack Mountain Club, and Monroe County Parks for an event at Eastern Mountain Sports to learn about all of the outdoor recreational opportunities available in our area. We will be having complimentary appetizers and RYP members will receive a 15% discount on any items in the store. On Wednesday, join RYP members at Geva for a complimentary reception including a fun theater trivia game, followed by highly discounted prices to the play Almost Maine. To purchase tickets, email Colleen Brown at <cbr...@gevatheatre.org>.

Also on Wednesday, RYP members have been invited to attend an Open House for NextGen Rochester, a young professional philanthropy group that educates its members about community needs and gives back to non-profit organizations. Complimentary wine and cheese will be provided.

On Thursday, join RYP for two events. At 4:30 join RYP for an economic event titled “What’s up with the economy.” This is a great event for anyone interested in learning more about the forecast for our local economy. The event takes place at Oak Hill Country Club, complimentary appetizers will be provided, and RYP members will have reserved tables. The event is $5, which can be used towards a drink. Following this event, on Thursday, join RYP for our first social of the year at the popular restaurant Bamba Bistro. This is a great opportunity to network, socialize, and enjoy drink specials.

On Saturday, join RYP members and Rochester Cares as we give back to the community in an event called “King for a Day” in honor of Martin Luther King. Volunteers can participate in numerous events in the community including: sorting food and medical supplies, recycling, reading to the children and elderly and much more. A complimentary breakfast and lunch reception will be provided. To participate, you must register at <http://www.rochestercares.org/kfad09.shtml>.

Next week, join us on Thursday for volunteering at Foodlink. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and socialize with other young professionals in a smaller group setting. To volunteer email Teresa at <ter...@newkenmore.com>.

RYP Activities

RYP ADK YP event

Runs: January 12th
Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Eastern Mountain Sports, Pittsford Plaza-3349 Monroe Ave
Description: Join RYP and Adirondack Mountain Club YP's for a fun evening to learn about outdoor recreational activities in our area and how you can get involved. The event will be held at East Mountain Sports in Pittsford Plaza. Complimentary snacks, appetizers, and non-alcoholic drinks will be served. RYP members will receive a 15% discount off of any items in the store.

RYP Evening at Geva

Runs: January 13th
Times: 6:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Geva Theater-75 Woodbury Blvd.
Description: RYP members will receive highly discounted ticket prices and a complimentary VIP cocktail reception with fun theater trivia game to see the play Almost Maine. Reception starts at 6:45 and show time at 7:30.

The Story:
When true love comes knocking, will you answer?
On a cold, clear, moonless night, in the mythical town of Almost, Maine, its residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected, sometimes hilarious, always heart-filled ways. A surprising and funny midwinter romance. When true loves comes knocking at the door, will you answer?
The Experience:
A valentine to love: requited, un- and everywhere in between.

Tickets (including the reception) are $25. To purchase your tickets, email Colleen Brown at <cbr...@gevatheatre.org>.

RYP Economic Event

Runs: January 14th
Times: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Oak Hill Country Club-346 Kilbourn Rd
Description: RYP members have been invited to attend "What's Up with the Economy" at the prestigious Oak Hill Country Club. At this event we will learn about the economic forecast for the coming year at the local and state level. RYP members will have their own reserved tables. Individual tickets are $5, payable at the door. Each ticket may be redeemed for a drink from the bar. Complimentary appetizers will be served.

Please RSVP to <maria....@r-y-p.org> by Tuesday, January 12th if you plan on attending so that we can be sure to have enough tables for our members.

Giving the talk will be Kent Gardner, President and Chief Economist for the Center for Governmental Research. Dr. Gardner has extensive experience in state and regional economic analysis, assessing the impacts of major developments, institutional change and public policy.

RYP Social at Bamba Bistro

Runs: January 14th
Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: 282 Alexander St.
Description: Come join RYP for our first social of 2010! We visit the award winning Bamba Bistro, formerly the Rio Bamba. The Bamba Bistro is a trendy restaurant serving amazing food of all price points in a historic atmosphere.

Enjoy drink specials from 6-9pm in the private room upstairs where RYP members can network, meet new people, or just have a good time! You make our socials what you want them to be.

• There's free valet parking in the Bamba Bistro lot or park directly on Alexander St. Bamba Bistro is located directly across the street from the Old Toad.
• Coat check is located on the first floor underneath the stairs.
• Feel free to stick around after the event and enjoy drinks at the bar downstairs or a great meal in the dining room!

Rochester Cares Volunteers for King for a Day

Runs: January 16th
Times: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: 41 Backus St. Edgerton Community Center
Description: KFAD '10 is a rewarding morning of volunteering and community service dedicated to the giving spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A variety of volunteer projects will be occurring simultaneously around Rochester, including food sorting, recycling cartridges, sorting donated books, games with the elderly, and much more. A welcome breakfast will kick off the event, followed by volunteer projects at multiple agencies, and a "thank you" reception for volunteers, sponsors and organizers.

Registered volunteers are asked to meet at the Stardust Ballroom in the Edgerton Community Center located at 41 Backus St, Rochester, 14608 at 8:30 AM. Then teams of volunteers will head out to their respective projects and later return to the Stardust Ballroom for post-project celebratory luncheon!

To volunteer, you must register at <http://www.rochestercares.org/kfad09.shtml>.

Community Activities

Rochester Oratorio Society Auditions

Runs: January 11 and January 16, 2010
Times: By Appointment
Description: The Rochester Oratorio Society (ROS) will hold mid-season auditions on Monday, January 11 and Saturday, January 16, 2010. Singers in all voice parts are welcome.

 

The ROS season continues with two concerts in collaboration with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra at the newly-renovated Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre: “Big Screen Epics” (Pops concert) on February 26 & 27 and Verdi’s Requiem on May 20 & 22.

 

Rehearsals are held in Fellowship Hall at Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave., on Monday evenings, 7:30pm - 10:00pm, beginning January 11, 2010.

Contact: Jo Ann Lampman 473-2234 or <ross...@atnmail.com>.

NextGen Rochester Open House

Runs: January 13th
Times: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 500 East Ave
Description: Whew! What a great year!!

We had a lot of fun with NextGen in 2009. We met many new friends, learned about the needs in our community, and gave away $9,700 in grants. (Did we mention that we had a lot of fun along the way?)

Come join us for a social at the Community Foundation’s offices at 500 East Avenue as we celebrate the grants we made in 2009 and launch NextGen’s 2nd year.

You’ll have a chance to meet some of our members, learn about the programs we supported in 2009, tour the Community Foundation’s historic Georgian Colonial home, and enjoy some wine and cheese.

You’ll also have the chance to get answers to your questions like:

• What is NextGen?
• Who are your members?
• What did you do in 2009?
• How does your grantmaking process work?
• What are the real benefits of membership?
• Why did people join?
• How do I join for 2010?

For more information, email <NextG...@racf.org>.

Parking is available behind the Community Foundation's building (including the adjoined AAUW lot) or at the Third Presbyterian Church parking lots near East Ave. at either Meigs St. or Arnold Park.

RYP Membership Deals

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is offering a special subscription to young professionals at a highly discounted price. You can go to any three (ANY three) concerts listed for as little as $45.00 per person.
 
To purchase the subscription go to: <http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=PR%3ARPO%3A2010%3ACYOM%3AMAIL&linkID=rpo&shopperContext=&caller=PR&appCode=&prc=MAIL&ppc=MAIL&RSRC=customized20091113&RDAT=beyond-1>

Board Seat Opportunities

As many of you know, RYP is working hard to secure board seats for young professionals. These organizations are interested in opening board and committee seats to young professionals. If you have an interest in serving on a board, contact the organization at their email address.

The Verona Street Animal Society, Inc. (VSAS) is dedicated to providing the resources necessary to enable Rochester Animal Services to more effectively serve the public's animal care and control, pet sterilization, and pet adoption interests and, in cooperation with the City of Rochester, to support the mission of Rochester Animal Services. They are recruiting volunteers to serve on a variety of sub-committees including event planning, marketing/promotion, website, newsletter, grant writing, strategic planning, business plan, and education campaigns. To serve on a committee, email <VSA...@gmail.com>.