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By Mike Governale

Because we’re always thinking ahead to the weekend, here are a couple of fun things you might want to check out. We’ve got a Christmas celebration going on in the South Wedge, and one heck of a shopping alternative to the big box stores…

On Friday (5-9pm) and Saturday (10am-2pm) Metro Justice will hold it’s 33rd annual Alternative Fair – your holiday shopping alternative to the big box stores. You can rest easy knowing you’re supporting LOCAL craftspeople, and getting sustainably produced, quality goods at truly affordable prices. There will be thousands of items including pottery, textiles, jewelry, fine art, toys & games, ornaments (and much more).

In addition to gift hunting you’ll find food, music, and information tables by local progressive organizations.

Date/Time:
Friday (12/5), 5-9pm
Saturday (12/6), 10am-2pm

Place:
First Unitarian Church of Rochester
220 South Winton Road
(map it )

Cost:
$3 donation for ages 12+.
Children under 12 free.

Notes:
The building is handicap accessible.
FREE child care provided.

And on Sunday (2-5pm) you’re invited to a holiday themed celebration at the Calvary St. Andrews church at 68 Ashland Street.

This 1873 South Wedge landmark has recently been transformed with an extensive restoration. Bring the family and see it shine with “a thousand lights for Christmas.” You’ll enjoy tree ornament decoration for the kids, a cranberry treats bake-off, history tours for you architecture buffs, and much more…

2:15 — Opening Dedication
2:30 — Old School Painter Presentation and the story behind how they restored our very high ceilings and beams
2:45 — Tree Planting Dedication
3:00 — Holiday Carol Sing-Along
3:30 — Tour of the Emergency Food Cupboard for those interested is being a part of this urban mission
4:30 — Consecration Prayer
4:45 — Silent Candlelight Closing

Date/Time:
Sunday (12/7), 2-5pm

Place:
Calvary St. Andrews
68 Ashland Street
(map it )

Cost:
FREE

Notes:
The building is handicap accessible.

Do you know about a great local event this weekend that you’d like to tell people about? Add it to the comments below. Or, if you’d like us to post about something going on in the near future, send the details to [email protected]. Now get out there and mix it up Rochester.

Tags: Calvary St. Andrew’s, Calvary St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Parish, event, Metro Justice, Metro Justice Alternative Fair, Rochester, Rochester NY, South Wedge

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