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Join ACT Rochester on June 4th at the Harro East Ballroom, 155 Chestnut St., for ACT NOW, the launch event for their new website and community indicators. To RSVP for this FREE event, click buff.ly/3UlD6nV

#ActNow #actrochester #rochesterny #RACF #event #newsite #launchevent #CommunityIndicators
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Join ACT Rochester on June 4th at the Harro East Ballroom, 155 Chestnut St., for ACT NOW, the launch event for their new website and community indicators. To RSVP for this FREE event, click https://buff.ly/3UlD6nV  #ACTNOW #ACTRochester #RochesterNY #RACF #Event #NewSite #LaunchEvent #communityindicators

Hey, Jazz Fans! Today on International Jazz Day we're honored to support Rochester International Jazz Festival Main Stage again this year from June 21- June 29.
#JazzDay @rochesterintjazzfest
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Hey, Jazz Fans! Today on International Jazz Day were honored to support Rochester International Jazz Festival Main Stage again this year from June 21- June 29.
#JazzDay @rochesterintjazzfest

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A huge thanks to you for all you do to help us bring free jazz to tens of thousands of people annually and to support all the talented young artists from almost 30 bands and ensembles who have the opportunity to perform on an international stage! Bravo! See you all on Jazz Street!

Thank you RACF. Those of us who delved in the medium welcome all support.

Join us on Wednesday, May 29, for an evening with chef and author Sean Sherman NĀTIFSorg at Ganondagan State Historic Site. Seating is limited. For more information and to register, visit www.racf.org/EOSS.
#IndigenousCuisine #thesiouxchef #seansherman #foodrevolution #ganondagan #CulinaryHeritage #foodies #booksigning
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Join us on Wednesday, May 29,  for an evening with chef and author Sean Sherman  NĀTIFSorg at Ganondagan State Historic Site. Seating is limited. For more information and to register, visit https://www.racf.org/EOSS.
#IndigenousCuisine #TheSiouxChef #SeanSherman #FoodRevolution #Ganondagan #CulinaryHeritage #Foodies #BookSigning

Rochester Board of Education members announced at today's community memorial service that the process is under way to recommend renaming School 33 for the late Rev. Dr. Iris J. Banister. ... See MoreSee Less

Rochester Board of Education members announced at todays  community memorial service that the process is under way to recommend renaming School 33 for the late Rev. Dr. Iris J. Banister.Image attachment

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Yesss Job Well Done 💙💙💙😇😇😇

We had a great morning at Reconnect Rochester connecting with folks who want to make our community a safer, more sustainable, and more joyful place to walk, bike, roll, and take the bus. #mobility #sustainability #safestreets ... See MoreSee Less

We had a great morning at Reconnect Rochester connecting with folks who want to make our community a safer, more sustainable, and more joyful place to walk, bike, roll, and take the bus. #mobility #sustainability #safestreets

The Sokol student winners are being honored today (4/25) at Central Library from 4 pm to 5:30 pm. This award annually honors outstanding student poets and writers in the name of the late Eli and Mildred Sokol, whose fund we hold. ffrpl.libraryweb.org/programs/sokol-awards/ ... See MoreSee Less

The Sokol student winners are being honored today (4/25) at Central Library from 4 pm to 5:30  pm. This award annually honors outstanding student poets and writers in the name of the late Eli and Mildred Sokol, whose fund we hold. https://ffrpl.libraryweb.org/programs/sokol-awards/

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The Sokol’s were such kind people. Mildred was a fireball!

The Community Foundation brings 50 years of experience helping individuals create a legacy that will resonate for generations. Partner with us to turn your charitable goals into reality. #LegacyBuilding #CommunityImpact #bethechange #rochesterny #takingchargeofchange ... See MoreSee Less

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