CITY RECREATION CELEBRATES SPRING & SCHOOL RECESS WEEK (City of Rochester News Release - 3/4/08)

CITY RECREATION CELEBRATES SPRING AND SCHOOL RECESS WEEK (City of Rochester News Release - 03/04/2008)

City Recreation and Community Centers will celebrate spring and school recess with a variety of family activities. Events are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Patrons may contact Centers directly for additional information. For a listing of centers, contact the main recreation office, 400 Dewey Ave., 428-6755.

Rather than during after-school and evening hours, centers will be open 11 a.m.--6 p.m. on:

• Thurs., Mar. 20 (in conjunction with school superintendent's day)
• Mon.--Fri., April 14 through April 18 (during school spring recess)
• Sat., April 19 (for centers with Saturday programs)

Regular after-school center hours will resume on Mon., Apr. 21. All facilities will be closed Fri., March 21, Sat., March 22 and Easter Sun., March 23.

Sector 3 Egg Hunt (Ages 1-10)
Starts promptly at 10 a.m., Sat., Mar. 15, Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus Street
Youth may register at the following participating schools in the city’s Sector 3 northwest area: School #5, 17, 30, 34, 43, 57, Head Start (Austin St.) and Holy Family School (Jay St.).
For more information: 428-7521
$1 Fee; register by Mar. 11
Includes refreshments, entertainment, contest, Peter Rabbit visit and prizes.

Martial Arts Festival (All ages)
Starts promptly at 6 p.m., Wed., March 19
Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus Street
Sponsored by City of Rochester’s Edgerton Community Center and Adams Street Community Center
Enjoy demonstrations of Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kendo, Jujitsu, Kung-Fu.
Call 428-7521 for free tickets by March 17.

Community Egg Hunt (Ages 6-12)
Starts promptly at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 20
Flint Street Community Center, 271 Flint Street, 428-7001

Spring Egg Hunt (Ages 6-13)
Starts promptly at 4 p.m., Thurs., March 20
South Avenue Community Center, 900 South Avenue (Rear of School # 12)
428-6015 to register.

Candy Egg Hunt (Ages 11 and under)
Starts promptly at 2 p.m., Thurs., March 20
For more information: North Street Community Center, 700 North Street, 428-7149
Special prizes, candy treats and carnival games.

 Hot Shots Competition (Ages 6-18)
Starts promptly at 5 p.m., Thurs., March 27
East High School, 1801 E. Main Street
Participants must register at their local recreation center by March 20.
For more information:: 428-7294

Boys & Girls Spring Floor Hockey Tournament (Ages 12-14)
11:30 a.m.--5:30 p.m., Tues., Apr.15--Fri., April 18
For more information: Carter Street Community Center, 500 Carter Street, 428-7890
Register by Apr. 7.

Water Games (Ages 8 -12)
1--3 p.m., Wed., Apr. 16,
Adams Street Community Pool, 85 Adams Street; 428-7456 to register.
Games include relay races, jousting, football toss, under water search and more.
Swim suits and towels required. Limit 40 participants

Hoops for Food/ 8th Annual Basketball Tournament (Ages 10-17)
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wed., April 16
Flint Street Community Center, 271 Flint Street
Call 428-7001 to register by April 14.

Play Station Madden Football Tournament (Ages 8--18)
12 noon--5 p.m., Fri., April 18
Avenue D Community Center, 200 Avenue D; 428-7934 to register.
Open to boys and girls; limit 30 players.

Spring Egg and Scavenger Hunt (Ages 6--14)
Event starts promptly at 1 p.m., Fri., Apr.18
Campbell Street Recreation Center, 524 Campbell Street, 428-7860
Search for eggs and prizes, coloring contest and refreshments

Spring Fashion Show (Open to all ages)
7B8:30 p.m., Thurs., Apr. 24
Adonai Community Fellowship, 509 N. Goodman Street, 428-7828
Sponsored by Webster Community Center