River Romance 2013

Celebrating Our Past and Future on the Genesee River October 4 - 6, 2013

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One hundred and fifty years ago, Rochester was a very different city in a very different country. The nation was in the throes of Civil War and on-lookers in the North took heart in knowing the Battle of Gettysburg might have turned the tide in favor of the Union.

President Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation, affirming beliefs long held by Rochester’s well known social reform movement under the leadership of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. American’s first boom town had supported the ideals of this great struggle, but its citizens were weary of war and looked forward to brighter days.

This year’s River Romance Celebration pays tribute to this significant period of Rochester’s history by honoring our past while celebrating our future. Events include tours of the new Heritage Trail in Downtown and the future home of the proposed Garden Aerial and Eco District in High Falls, a model of 21st century sustainability. Civil War re-enactors will converge on the former site of Camp Fitz-John Porter along the river off Flint Street to demonstrate Rochester’s role as a staging area for fresh troops headed to the South.

Meanwhile, tours of the Lower Gorge below Maplewood Garden will give visitors a chance to see how Rochester continues improve its access to the beauty of the Genesee.

And the staff at the Central Library will offer “River to the Roof” tours, creating a chance to learn about the sometimes ghostly history of this fascinating building while taking in a breathtaking view of the city’s changing skyline. The Landmark Society has put together a great self-guided tour titled “Inside Downtown,” demonstrating how some of the Center City’s oldest buildings are finding a new purpose for a modern era.

As always, the highlight of the weekend remains the Genesee River.

Returning favorites include the regatta in Genesee Valley Park, cruises on the Mary Jemison and Harbortown Belle and guided bike rides and hikes along the river’s edge.

And of course, there will be romance. The weekend’s signature event kicks off Friday evening on the Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge, where hundreds of married couples will honor their past and celebrate their futures by renewing their wedding vows.

The Canal Society of New York will open the historic Erie Canal Aqueduct below the Broad Street Bridge, providing a rare glimpse into this historic structure and its role in shaping Rochester early development.

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Friday, October 4

12 Noon and 6 p.m.: Walking Tour of the proposed Garden Aerial and Rochester Eco-District in High Falls. Meet at the west end of the Pont des Rennes Bridge.

Tour High Falls with Friends of the Garden Aerial, the new project to transform the area into a model of sustainable and sensitive development. Learn how organizers are showcasing the area with their annual Greentopia Festival and about their plan to revitalize the High Falls district.

12 Noon and 5 p.m.: Walking Tours of the Heritage Trail. Meet on the north side of the Rundel Memorial Building at the corner of Broad Street and South Avenue for a one-hour walking tour of this new urban trail that tells the story of Rochester through its buildings and landmarks.

2 to 3:30 p.m.: River to Roof Tours.

Meet in the lobby of the Rundel Memorial Building of the Rochester Public Library, 115 South Ave. Lead by The Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library. Tours will start in the Lower Stacks, where a trap door to an old millrace will be opened for viewing and participants can learn how the river is a natural air conditioner for the building. The tours will then go to the Upper Stacks, where participants may hear about various ghostly experiences staff have had in the building. A stop on the roof will reveal a spectacular view of the Genesee River and the city. Tours are free. Preregistration is requested. For more information or to preregister, contact Rebecca Fuss, Director of Programming & Outreach, at 585-428-8350 or Rebecca.Fuss@libraryweb.org.

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6 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Fall Salmon Run. Daily until November for avid anglers and spectators. Seth Green Drive and Norton Street off St. Paul Boulevard.

1 to 5 p.m.: Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse Tours. Visit the second oldest lighthouse on the Great Lakes (1822), including the Tower and Keeper’s House.

The gift shop is also open. $3 admission.

For further information call 585-621-6179 or visit www.geneseelighthouse.org.

5:30 to 7 p.m.: Buskers on the Bridge.

Corner of Platt Street and Brown’s Race.

See and hear local talent at the scenic High Falls.

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Inside Downtown Tour. Explore a number of Downtown’s oldest landmarks and learn how they are being converted to accommodate Rochester’s transformation. Advance tickets are available at The Landmark Society, www. landmarksociety.org or 585-546-7029 ext.

11 at Parkleigh. During tour hours, tickets available at Nothnagle Inc. 217 W. Main St. Advance Tickets are $22; days of the tour, tickets are $25 while available.

7 to 7:30 p.m.: Renew Your Vows on the Banks of the Genesee. Join your spouse on the Pont de Rennes Bridge for a romantic ceremony in a 19th century setting set against the dramatic High Falls as a picture-perfect backdrop. Couples, please arrive no later than 6:45 p.m.

Enjoy a free reception in honor of those renewing their vows. No registration or fee required.

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Rundel Library River to Roof Tours The Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library will lead three ‘River to Roof’ Tours of the Rundel Memorial Building. Tours will start in the Lower Stacks, where the trap door to the millrace will be opened for viewing and participants can learn how the river is a natural air conditioner for the building. The tours will then go to the Upper Stacks, where participants may hear about various ghostly experiences staff have had in the building. A stop in the Local History division will show some of Rochester’s treasures and a demonstration of rare book scanning and digitizing. A final tour stop on the roof will reveal a spectacular view of the Genesee River and the city.

Tours are free and open to the public. Preregistration is requested. For more information or to preregister, contact Rebecca Fuss, Director of Programming & Outreach, at 585.428.8350 or Rebecca.Fuss@libraryweb.org.

The mission of the Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library is to raise public and private funds, enhance marketing and public relations services, and provide timely and innovative programming to support the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County and the Rochester Public Library.

Fitz-John Porter Civil War Camp In 1862 Camp Fitz-John Porter, a Civil War training camp, stood along the bluffs overlooking the Genesee River’s west bank near South Plymouth Avenue and Cottage Street. One thousand recruits from Monroe County formed the 108th and 140th New York Infantry regi-

ments and Mack’s 18th Independent artillery battery when they departed for war. Soldiers from the 108th fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Pickett’s Charge and other major engagements. Rochesterian Col. Patrick O’Rorke, just 26 years old, commanded

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the 140th which played a decisive role at Gettysburg’s Little Round Top battle.

The 140th fought in twenty major battles. The 108th and 140th were present at General Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. Mack’s Battery served with distinction in the deep South.

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Walking Tours from Corn Hill Landing to the Broad Street Aqueduct Corn Hill Navigation will provide one-hour round-trip walking tours from Corn Hill Landing to the Broad Street Aqueduct and back to Corn Hill Landing on Saturday and Sunday October 5 and 6, 2013.

The walking tours will begin at 10 am on Saturday (11 a.m.

Sunday) and leave from the Mary Jemison dock at Corn Hill Landing, 290 Exchange Blvd, every hour until 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The walking tours are free.

Those wishing may tour the Broad Street Aqueduct, which will be open to the public from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday October 5. Self-guided tours of the new Heritage Trail, which begins at the Broad Street Aqueduct, will be available all weekend as well.

Help us preserve and protect our local waterfronts

Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) is the official statement of land use and development policy for the city’s waterfront areas. It was prepared by the City Planning Office and adopted

by City Council in 1990.

The purpose of this project is to update the city’s LWRP and expand the boundary of the plan to include all of the city’s

waterfront areas along Lake Ontario, the Genesee River and the Erie Canal.

The update will also identify new waterfront policies and recommendations that will serve as a guide for future development and infrastructure improvements and will help leverage potential funding opportunities.

A consultant team (Ingalls Planning and

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Design/Steinmetz Planning Group) has been hired by the city and will work with city staff and a Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC) to complete the project. It is anticipated that the LWRP Update will be completed by December, 2013.

Share your thoughts, take the survey at www.cityofrochester.gov/LWRP/

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Mary Jemison Genesee River Shuttles Enjoy 30-minute cruises between Brooks Landing and Corn Hill Landing on Saturday and Sunday October 5 and 6, 2013. The shuttles will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday (10:30 a.m. Sunday) and leave from Brooks Landing, 1000 Genesee Street, every hour until 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with free parking at 960 Genesee Street. Returns from Corn Hill Landing, 290 Exchange Blvd. will be at one hour intervals, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $3 per person round trip.

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October 4th & 5th

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is coordinated and sponsored by the City of Rochester and MVP Health Care in partnership with City Newspaper, VisitRochester and a host of community organizations.

All events are FREE unless noted.

Visit www.cityofrochester.gov/riverromance for a complete schedule.

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Events at Maplewood Rose Garden, Lake Ave. & Driving Park 10 to 11 a.m.: Rose Workshop in Maplewood Rose Garden. Learn from local rose experts as they teach the secrets of successful winter preparation. No registration is required.

Saturday, October 5

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Maplewood Rose Garden vendors. Enjoy food and refreshments, rest and replenish for the day’s hikes and biking expeditions.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Tours of the Lower Falls and Gorge. Docents from the Maplewood Neighborhood Association will treat visitors to the beauty and history of the Lower Falls of the Genesee. This year’s focus will include the area’s significance to the Underground Railroad with costumed actors bringing history alive. Tour takers will also learn about the five bridges over the gorge, the rivalry between Carthage and Rochester and the river’s transformation from a place of industry to recreation. Tours are about 45 minutes long with the last tour starting about 3 p.m.

Tours are free.

1 to 3 p.m.: Geneseo String Band and the Flint Hill Folk: Sit around the park’s gazebo and hear music of the Civil War period.

7 to 9:30 p.m.: Haunted Gorge Tours, Lower Falls Park. This family friendly descent into the Lower Gorge features creatures and spirits that are sure to scare aboard a tractor drawn wagon. Pre-registration required. Fees: $5 for those 12 and over; $2 for children under 12. Tickets are available at City Recreation Administration Office, 400 Dewey Ave. or at the Maplewood YMCA, 25 Driving Park Ave. Park in Maplewood YMCA lot, Driving Park Ave. Sponsored by the Maplewood Neighborhood Association; Maplewood YMCA and the Edgerton Community Center.

Other events along the Genesee River 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open Non-motorized Boat Launch. Turning Point Park boat launch. Canoe/Kayak rentals from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $15 rental fee.

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9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 25th Annual Head of the Genesee Regatta Day #1. The 2013 Head of the Genesee Regatta will take place at the Genesee Waterways Center,149 Elmwood Ave. (behind the Genesee Valley Park Sports Complex).The two-day event is one of New York State’s premier rowing regattas and is expected to draw more than 350 racing entries. Viewing on the foot bridge over the Genesee River and along the east river bank is ideal for spectators.

9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Mary Jemison River Shuttles. Enjoy 30-minute cruises between Brooks Landing and Corn Hill Landing on Saturday and Sunday October 5 and 6, 2013. The shuttles will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday (10:30 a.m. Sunday) and leave from Brooks Landing, 1000 Genesee Street, every hour until 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with free parking at 960 Genesee Street. Returns from Corn Hill Landing, 290 Exchange Blvd. will be at one hour intervals, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $3 per person round trip.

10 to 11:30 a.m.: Early Days Walking Tour. Meet in front of the Rundel Memorial Library Building on South Avenue for a guided tour of early Rochester including the site of Indian Allen’s 1789 mills, the 100-acre plot purchased by Nathaniel Rochester and the historically significant Main Street Bridge. Walk ends at the Canal Society’s first aqueduct presentation.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: One-hour Walking Tours from Corn Hill Landing to the Broad Street Aqueduct and back to Corn Hill.

Tours will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday and leave from the Mary Jemison dock at Corn Hill Landing, 290 Exchange Blvd., every hour until 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The walking tours are free.

11 a.m.: Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour. Meet at the South Cemetery entrance, 1133 Mount Hope Ave., opposite The Distillery restaurant. Tour is $5, free for children under 16 and for members of the Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery. For more information: 585-461-3494.

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11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Inside Downtown Tour.

Explore a number of Downtown’s oldest landmarks and learn how they are being converted to accommodate Rochester’s transformation. Advance tickets at The Landmark Society, www.landmarksociety. org or 585-546-7029 ext. 11 at Parkleigh.

During tour hours, tickets available at Nothnagle Inc. 217 W. Main St. Advance Tickets are $22; tickets on the days of the tour are $25 while available.

1 to 3 p.m.: Guided Bike Ride from the High Falls District and Beyond. Meet at the Pont de Rennes Bridge and travel along the Genesee Riverway Trail and by road into surrounding neighborhoods. Ride through Downtown Rochester, Genesee Valley Park, Corn Hill and Susan B. Anthony Neighborhoods. This is a 10 mile ride on flat terrain, city roads and paved trail.

Free.

12 Noon to 1 and 2 p.m. Historic Aqueduct Guided Tours. Get a rare glimpse inside the original crossing of the Erie Canal over the Genesee River, giving birth to Rochester’s claim as America’s first boom town. Short presentation and tours will be provided by members of the Canal Society of New York State. Meet in the lobby of the Rundel Memorial Building of the Rochester Public Library, 115 South Ave. 12 to 3:00 p.m.: Historic Aqueduct open. Enter off from South Ave, Behind the Dinosaur Barbeque. Get a glimpse of Rochester’s historic underbelly. Volunteers from the Canal Society of New York State will be strategically placed in the Aqueduct to provide history and insights about this unique Downtown aqueduct. Also hear about proposals for future redevelopment.

2:30 to 3 p.m.: The Plymouth Brass Quintet Plays the Aqueduct. Faculty members of the Hochstein School of Music and Dance will celebrate the weekend by presenting traditional works for brass quintet presented in the Erie Canal Aqueduct (Broad Street Bridge Downtown). Their selections will enliven the event with a spirited performance to honor the Aqueduct and its traditions.

12:30 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.: River to Roof Tours. Meet in the lobby of the Rundel Memorial Building of the Rochester Public Library, 115 South Ave.

Lead by The Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library. Tours are free.

Preregistration is requested. For more information or to preregister, contact Rebecca Fuss, Director of Programming & Outreach, at 585-428-8350 or Rebecca.

Fuss@libraryweb.org.

12 Noon and 6 p.m.: Harbor Town Belle River Cruises. Daily cruises by reservation until November. Call 585-342-1810 or visit www.harbortownbelle.com.

3 to 4 p.m.: Walking Tour of the Heritage Trail. Meet in the Susan B. Anthony Square Park (between King and Madison Streets) by the statue of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, for a one hour walking tour of this new urban trail.

3:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Sam Patch Cruise from Corn Hill Landing to Pittsford. Depart from Corn Hill Landing, 290 Exchange Blvd. on the 1800s packet boat replica Sam Patch. Cruise the Genesee past new and old Rochester landmarks including Camp Fitz-John Porter and the University of Rochester River Campus before turning eastward onto the Erie Canal. Arrive at 12 Schoen Place in the beautiful and historic canal port of Pittsford. Tickets are $15 for Adults; $13 for Seniors 65 and over; and $10 for Children 3 to 18. Children 2 and under are free. Reservations are recommended by calling 585-662-5748 or emailing info@samandmary.org. Passengers are responsible for providing their own transportation back to Corn Hill Landing.

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5:30 to 8:00 p.m.: Twilight River Romance Dinner Cruise. Depart on board the historic 1931 Mary Jemison from Corn Hill Landing, 290 Exchange Blvd., for an elegant dinner and romantic views of the Rochester skyline and historical sites along the Genesee River and Erie Canal. Seating is limited. Advance ticket purchases – before Noon, Sat. Oct. 5 – is required.

Tickets are $55 per person (cruise, dinner, one complimentary champagne cocktail.)

Call 585-662-5748 or email info@samandmary.org 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Commemoration of Underground Railroad and Civil War Local History. The Plymouth-Exchange Neighborhood Association (PLEX) continues its sesquicentennial commemoration of the events leading up to and during the Civil War. Costumed re-enactors will bring to life the Underground Railroad and Civil War training camp history of this area.

Vocal and instrumental music from the period will accompany the family-friendly dramatization of events. The role of Harriet Tubman as an Underground Railroad guide and her subsequent services as an armed scout and nurse for the Union cause will be portrayed. The pivotal role played in 1863 at Gettysburg by soldiers who trained at Rochester’s Camp Fitz-John Porter in the PLEX neighborhood will be explained and followed by a cannon-firing drill. Parking available. Free.

5 to 7 p.m.: Family Skate at Genesee Valley Ice Rink. 131 Elmwood Ave. Open skate fees: 17 and under, $2; 18 and over $5. College students $2.50 with ID. Skate rental $3. Call 585-428-7888.

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Events in Charlotte, Ontario Beach Park and Turning Point Park

Sunday, October 6

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open Non-motorized Boat Launch. Turning Point Park boat launch. Canoe/Kayak rentals from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $15 rental fee.

10 to 11:30 a.m.: Guided Walk in Turning Point Park. Meet in the Turning Point parking lot at the end of Boxart Street off Lake Avenue. Tour the Red Falls, Bullock’s Woods and the spectacular boardwalk over Turning Basin. Some hills; not recommended for children under 10.

1 to 3 p.m.: Guided Bike Ride of Seneca Park and Turning Point Parks. Meet at Seneca Park Zoo parking lot. Ride on the Genesee Riverway Trail north to the Port of Rochester. See spectacular views of the river gorge, ride on the 4,000 foot boardwalk in Turning Point basin, and under the O’Rorke Bridge. This is a 12 mile ride on a paved trail with a few moderate hills.

12 Noon to 12:45 p.m. and 1 to 1:45 p.m.: Charlotte Cemetery Tour. Meet on Lake Avenue at River Street. Tour the historic pioneer cemetery of the Village of Charlotte. This is the final resting place of the first customs collector of the port, early lighthouse keepers and daredevil Sam Patch. Established before the city of Rochester, this cemetery is home to many early pioneers and veterans from the Revolutionary war, War of 1812 and the Civil War. Sponsored by the Charlotte Community Association and the Charlotte Village and Transportation Museum. Parking also available at the Ira Jacobson Post Home.

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11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Autumn at the Lake.

Ontario Beach Park, Lake Avenue at Beach Avenue. Free family fun featuring hayrides, pumpkin decorating, children’s activities, Rec’ on the Move mobile recreation vehicles, free historic Dentzel Carousel rides and the Grease Paint Alley Clowns doing face painting and balloon animals. Refreshments are available. Sponsored by the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee of the Charlotte Community Association.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Charlotte Community Association 50th Anniversary Celebration continues. Meet at the Sandpiper pavilion in Ontario Beach Park. See Greece Historical Society and the Charlotte Village and Transportation Museum exhibits on Col. Patrick O’Rorke and soldiers from Charlotte/Greece who served in the Civil War. Buy exclusive Charlotte history books and merchandise, postcards, hats, t-shirts, coffee mugs. Charlotte High School murals and carousel posters will also be available along with books and shirts.

2 to 2:30 p.m.: Charlotte High School Tour. Visit the recently remodeled Charlotte High School auditorium for a talk by Robert Paradise on the eight restored WPA murals by Carl Peters. Sponsored by the Charlotte Community Association.

2 to 3:30 p.m.: Free Guided Walk in Turning Point Park. Meet in the Turning Point parking lot at the end of Boxart St. off Lake Avenue. Tour the Red Falls, Bullock’s Woods and the spectacular boardwalk over Turning Basin. Some hills; not recommended for children under 10.

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Head of the Genesee Invitational Regatta

For 25 years the Head of the Genesee Regatta has been a signature event of the River Romance Weekend. This year’s competition will cover two days at the Genesee Waterways Center from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day. Saturday, October 5th will feature Collegiate competitors in a three mile “head” race in the morning and a 1500 meter paired sprint in the afternoon. This unique format determines the winners by a combination of the morning time added to the sprint time from the afternoon races. This year, Brown, Syracuse, Buffalo, and Northeastern will join Hobart William Smith, R.I.T., and the University of Rochester.

Over 30 college crews are expected to compete. Regatta Director Tim Giarrusso said, “Our goal is to grow this event every year and continue the long tradition of excellence. In this our 25th Annual regatta, the college coaches asked us to open up new

Other events along the Genesee River 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 25th Annual Head of the Genesee Regatta Day #2. Brighton, Cross-Currents, Fairport, McQuaid, Mercy, and Pittsford will compete against many other national high school programs.

Local racing clubs for masters from the Genesee Rowing Club, The Genesee Waterways and Naiades Rowing clubs will match up against clubs from several states and Canada.

sculling events in single and double classification. This is a testament to the great work our regatta staff and volunteers put forth each year in putting on a top notch event. Last year we had over 150 volunteers over the regatta”. Sunday, October 6th will feature High School, Open and Masters racing. Giarrusso adds: “Rochester has a great reputation for rowing and some of the best water for rowing in North America.” Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing (RCiR) is a charitable 501(c)3 focused on leveraging the world caliber rowing venues of the Genesee River and the Erie Canal here in Rochester, NY. and distributing proceeds back into the rowing community to promote the life-long sport of rowing. Our regattas are staffed by volunteers from area rowing programs and deliver world class rowing experiences.

Additionally, RCiR is working to create

10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Mary Jemison River Shuttles. Departs every hour on the half hour from Brooks Landing to Corn Hill Landing. Return trip from Corn Hill Landing every hour on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $2 round trip.

11 a.m.to 3 p.m.: One Hour Walking Tours from Corn Hill Landing to the Broad Street Aqueduct and back to Corn Hill. Departs every hour. Presented

by Corn Hill Navigation. Free.

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inclusive opportunities in the sport of rowing by developing programs in rowing instruction and adaptive equipment for people with barriers to the sport. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit www. rochestercommunityrowing.org.

Headquartered in Genesee Valley Park and founded in 1996, the Genesee Waterways Center (GWC) is the gateway to outdoor activities on or near the water in Western New York. Here you can experience kayaking, rowing, sculling, canoeing, and whitewater kayaking, as well as hiking and biking. GWC offers topnotch instructors, growing facilities and extensive rental equipment for canoeing and kayaking from June 1 through Labor Day. The GWC has programs for everyone, with recreational facilities and year-round classes available to all ages and ability levels.

12 Noon to 3 p.m.: Walking tour of “Rock Park.” Visit one of the nation’s only urban kayak facilities. Park at the Seth Green fishing access lot, corner of Norton Street and Saint Paul Boulevard and walk down Seth Green Drive to the Kayak Adventures tent. Join Director and Olympic Coach Art Miller on a walking tour of this urban treasure. View the river’s rapids and the Lower Falls up close. Learn how city kids are learning to whitewater kayak in the middle of their neighborhood while gaining an appreciation for nature and the environment.

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terrain. Learn about local history and famous Rochesterians, including Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, the horticulture, geology, physical geography, architecture, symbolism, and more of this historic gem. Free. For more information: 585-461-3494 or go to www.fomh.org.

2 to 3:45 p.m. Family Skate at Genesee Valley Ice Rink. 131 Elmwood Ave. Fees: 17 and under $2; 18 and over $5, college students $2.50 with ID. Skate rental, $3. For more information, call 585-428-7888.

2 to 4 p.m.: Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour. Meet at the North Cemetery Entrance, 791 Mount Hope Ave., opposite Robinson Drive. Tour includes both paved roads and uneven

3 to 4 p.m. Walking Tour of the Heritage Trail. Meet in the Susan B. Anthony Square Park (between King and Madison Streets) by the statue of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, for a one hour walking tour of this new urban trail. Extend your tour by joining the Early Days tour which begins at 4 p.m. from the Downtown end of the Heritage Trail.

4 to 5:30 p.m. The “Early Days Walking Tour” before Rochester was Rochester. Meet in front of the original Rochester Public Library Building on South Avenue and join local historian Hal Schuler for a guided walk through Downtown.

Walking Tours on the Corn Hill Historic Wellness Trail Starting at the Genesee River, take a self-guided walking or biking tour of the Corn Hill Neighborhood, home to some of Rochester’s earliest citizens.

The Corn Hill Historic Wellness Trail takes participants to landmarks that trace the neighborhood from the early 1800s to its current renaissance. Wegmans has sponsored the publication of a Passport, which maps and describes the sites on the trail. Free Passports can be picked up free at the Mary Jemison dock in Corn Hill Landing.

The Corn Hill Neighbors Association and Wegmans Food Markets Eat Well, Live Well Community Initiatives created and sponsored the trail.

The Charles River, Boston?

No, the Erie Canal, Rochester.

Intersecting the Genesee River at Genesee Valley Park, the almost 200-year old Erie Canal provides recreational opportunities of all kinds on water and on land. Aquatic abundance is just one of the things that gives the Greater Rochester area so much visitability. In fact, last year, nearly two-million people visited the Flower City and left an economic impact of almost one-billion dollars bringing more jobs, tax revenue and lots of other real benefits to area residents and businesses.

Drift back to a more leisurely time with a visit to the marvelous Erie Canal. Just one more reason to

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Port of Rochester enhancements

An idea almost 50 years in the making reached a critical milestone this summer when the City of Rochester began seeking firms to construct a deep-draft marina at the Port of Rochester with a harbor-side neighborhood beside the new waterfront amenity in Charlotte.

The first phase of the project calls for constructing a deep-draft marina basin that can accommodate 85 slips immediately south and west of the Port of Rochester Ferry Terminal with a river opening near the current site of the City boat launch. The basin will be surrounded by a park and public promenade that will connect the Genesee Riverway Trail to the Charlotte Pier.

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North River Street will be extended to the south to provide an additional northsouth access point into the Port from Latta Road, complete with sidewalks, lighting and on-street parking. In later phases of the project, a portion of the Port of Rochester Ferry Terminal will be renovated into a boater-service facility for boaters. The Marina design includes plans for future expansion of the basin to accommodate up to 157 slips.

Together, the Marina and associated private developments will strengthen the Port of Rochester’s reputation as a Great Lakes destination. These projects will transform an under-developed public waterfront area into a year-round resource that will complement other significant public amenities, including Ontario Beach Park, the Terminal Building, the Charlotte Pier and the Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse.

The City also began seeking proposals from developers interested building a harbor-side neighborhood between the Marina and Lake Avenue that could include condominiums with rights to Marina slips, retail and commercial space and a possible hotel.

Construction of the Marina is scheduled to begin later this year and be complete in 2015.

Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society (www.geneseelighthouse.org) Canal Society of New York State (www.canalsnys.org) Charlotte Community Association (www.charlottecca.org) Charlotte Community Development Corp.

Corn Hill Navigation (www.samandmary.org) Corn Hill Neighborhood Association Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery (www.fomh.org) Genesee Land Trust (www.geneseelandtrust.org) Genesee Waterways Center (www.geneseewaterways.org) Genesee Corridor Business Association Greater Rochester Rose Society (www.rocrose.org) Rochester River Romance 2013

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Group 14621 Community Association (www.group14621.com) Harbor Merchants Association High Falls Business Association Kayak Adventures (www.kayak-adventures.org) Maplewood Neighborhood Association (www.maplewood.org) Maplewood YMCA (www.rochesterymca.org/maplewood) Monroe County (www.monroecounty.gov) Ontario Beach Park Program Committee Plymouth Exchange Neighborhood Assoc Rochester Community Rowing (www.rochestercommunityrowing.org)

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Walking Tour of the Garden Aerial and Rochester Eco-District Walking Tours of the Heritage Trail River to Roof Tours Fall Salmon Run Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse Tours Buskers on the Bridge Inside Downtown Tour Renew Your Vows

Saturday October 5th

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Rose Workshop in Maplewood Rose Garden Maplewood Rose Garden Food and Refreshments Tours of the Lower Falls and Gorge Geneseo String Band and the Flint Hill Folk Haunted Gorge Tours, Lower Falls Park 25th Annual Head of the Genese Regatta Day #1 Mary Jemison River Shuttles Early Days Walking Tour Corn Hill Walking Tours Mount Hope Cemetary Walking Tour Inside Downtown Tour High Falls Guided Bike Ride Historic Aqueduct Guided Tours Historic Aqueduct Opening The Plymouth Brass Quintet River to Roof Tours Harbor Town Belle River Cruises Walking Tour of the Heritage Trail Sam Patch Cruise Twilight River Romance Cruise Dinner Cruise Underground Railroad and Civil War Commemoration Family Skate at Genesee Valley Ice Rink

Sunday October 6th

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Open Non-motorized Boat Launch Guided Walk in Turning Point Park Guided Bike Ride, Seneca Park and Turning Point Parks Charlotte Cemetary Tour Autumn at the Lake Civil War Veterans Exhibit Charlotte Cenesee Lighthouse Activities 25th Annual Head of the Genesee Regatta Day #2 Mary Jemison River Shuttles Corn Hill Walking Tours Walking Tour of “Rock Park” Charlotte Villiage Cemetary Tour Charlotte High Tour Free Guided Walk in Turning Point Mount Hope Cemetary Walking Tour Family Skate at Genesee Valley Ice Rink Walking Tour of the Heritage Trail Early Days Walking Tour

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