Keep shades down during the hottest time of the day and open at night. Change filter and clean air conditioner as recommended. Shut off air conditioner and open windows at night, or use a ceiling fan. Keep outside air conditioner condenser in the shade. Remember: Each degree above 75 that […]
Monthly Archives: June 2015
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The Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library will hold an information meeting about the benefits of a shared economy. The meeting will feature a talk by Andre Primus from RocShare, who will explain ShareFest 2015, a community-wide festival that involves sharing goods, resources and talent. ShareFest will take […]
The public can now sign up for NY-Alert to receive notice of sewage discharges. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is sponsoring an information session to provide background on the regulations. With the NY-Alert system in place, information can now be provided to residents in a timely […]
Is climate change a scientific problem? An engineering problem? A psychological problem? All that, and more? COMFORT ZONE takes an in-depth look at what happens when global climate issues come to our backyards. The specific setting is Upstate New York, but the effects, both subtle and profound, illustrate the kinds […]
Rochester has a great number of charitable organizations, made up of people whose purpose every day is to help others. The primary purpose of the Wishbook is to give ALL of the charities — large and small — in the Rochester area an opportunity to get their message to the […]
Craft Bits and Pieces located in Fairport Village Landing, accepts all kinds of craft materials imaginable! You can drop off your donations at their Donation Station at 104 Village Landing on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 AM to 5 PM. Here is a list of items that they take: […]
On Monday, June 22, the day before the Citizens’ Climate Lobby lobbies on Capitol Hill, we are asking that you communicate by phone and social media with your members of Congress to register your support for legislation to price carbon. Nine hundred Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteers will be meeting with […]
Public transit, walking and biking are healthy options for our bodies and the Rochester community. All kinds of free fun and great deals will be available for anyone who leaves their car at home and uses public transit for the day. Just show your RTS fare card at participating shops […]
Help build on the success of last year’s first ever Genesee River Basin Summit by creating an annual Basin Report Card that will be used to: Raise awareness of the Genesee and the condition of its waters; Provide a basis for conversation about what needs to be done to improve […]
This is a blending of Green Drinks, and Environmental Fair and the Community Wish Book. When: Saturday, June 13 at 10 am to 3 pm Where: Greenovation, 1199 East Main Street, Rochester, NY More info: 288-7564 or [email protected]