{"id":9556,"date":"2014-12-03T22:16:38","date_gmt":"2014-12-04T03:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rochestersubway.com\/topics\/?p=9556"},"modified":"2014-12-04T19:49:40","modified_gmt":"2014-12-05T00:49:40","slug":"to-do-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochestersubway.com\/topics\/2014\/12\/to-do-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"To Do This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Because<\/a>
\nBy Mike Governale<\/a><\/i><\/small><\/p>\n

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…<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

On Friday (5-9pm) and Saturday (10am-2pm) Metro Justice will hold it’s 33rd annual Alternative Fair \"external<\/a> \u2013 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).<\/p>\n

In addition to gift hunting you’ll find food, music, and information tables by local progressive organizations.<\/p>\n

Date\/Time:<\/b>
\nFriday (12\/5), 5-9pm
\nSaturday (12\/6), 10am-2pm<\/p>\n

Place:<\/b>
\nFirst Unitarian Church of Rochester
\n220 South Winton Road
\n(map it \"external<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/b>
\n$3 donation for ages 12+.
\nChildren under 12 free.<\/p>\n

Notes:<\/b>
\nThe building is handicap accessible.
\nFREE child care provided.<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u2022\u00a0\u2022<\/div>\n

\"On<\/a>
\nAnd on Sunday (2-5pm) you\u2019re invited to a holiday themed celebration at the Calvary St. Andrews church at 68 Ashland Street. <\/p>\n

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…<\/p>\n

2:15 \u2014 Opening Dedication
\n2:30 \u2014 Old School Painter Presentation and the story behind how they restored our very high ceilings and beams
\n2:45 \u2014 Tree Planting Dedication
\n3:00 \u2014 Holiday Carol Sing-Along
\n3:30 \u2014 Tour of the Emergency Food Cupboard for those interested is being a part of this urban mission
\n4:30 \u2014 Consecration Prayer
\n4:45 \u2014 Silent Candlelight Closing<\/p>\n

Date\/Time:<\/b>
\nSunday (12\/7), 2-5pm<\/p>\n

Place:<\/b>
\nCalvary St. Andrews
\n68 Ashland Street
\n(map it \"external<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/b>
\nFREE<\/p>\n

Notes:<\/b>
\nThe building is handicap accessible.<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u2022\u00a0\u2022<\/div>\n

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 info@rochestersubway.com<\/a>. Now get out there and mix it up Rochester.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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