Lauterbach Hardware Store was founded around the early 20th century. It was a mainstay in the South Wedge neighborhood, serving the needs of nascent households during the neighborhood’s development of the early 20th century through revitalization efforts in the late 1970s through to the 1990s.

Join descendant, Robert Lauterbach as he shares his family history and artifacts with us in the community room at Abundance Co-op. Light refreshments and snacks will be available.

Sign up at Eventbrite: Lauterbach Hardware

Supported by the Neighbors In Action grant courtesy of the City of Rochester.

The monthly SWPC Board Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Sept. 23rd from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m at SWPC headquarters at 224 Mount Hope Ave. Join us to learn more about our initiatives and programming and share ideas.

The Community Engagement Committee meets the fourth Wednesday of each month.

The SWPC Board and Committee meetings are open to the public.
Join us in person at the SWPC Office at 224 Mt Hope Avenue Rochester NY 14620.

Contact us at (585)256-1740 or at info@swpc.org

Community Is: An Evening of Letterpress Printing with Posey Letterpress

Come learn a little about letterpress printing while participating in a community art project to be on display at Abundance Food Co-op. Posey Letterpress is a self-proclaimed stationery addict, lady printer, and ink mixer.

Sign up at Eventbrite for this FREE workshop here: Letterpress Workshop.

Workshop located in the community room of Abundance Co-op at 571 South Ave. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Light refreshments will be provided. This program was made possible by the ArtsBloom grant, compliments of the City of Rochester.

ArtsBloom Boomerang Workshop with Ted Baumhauer at Freak Out Flea Market

Boomerangs are a fun and easy sport, craft, art and science that anyone can do. Boomerangs are not just the wooden two wing type we typically think of, they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They can be for indoor (safe foam) or outdoor use and can travel from a few feet to the length of a football field and more. Boomerangs are also surprisingly easy to make from cardboard and paper. Making and throwing your own boomerang is a great way for children to learn about flight and gain self confidence.

Saturday, September 27th

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

151 Mt Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620

Reserve your spot here: Eventbrite Boomerang Workshop

Cleanup on the Water!

with Walking for Rochester 

Saturday, September 27th 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

By Land: meet at Genesee Park

151 Mt Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620

By Water: meet at Corn Hill Landing

Sign up here: Walking for Rochester Cleanups on the River

Celebrate the launch of the HomeWise: Senior Living Series with a cozy cider and donut patio party! Enjoy seasonal treats while we preview upcoming workshops on feng shui, home safety, and de-cluttering—each designed to help seniors create safer, more comfortable living spaces.

HomeWise educational series is supported by a NIA (Neighbors In Action) grant from the City of Rochester.

SWPC History: Ghost Canals along the South Wedge Riverfront with John Curran

The growth and prosperity of early Rochester depended on the creation of two hand-dug canals, both of which occupied the Genesee River corridor along today’s South Wedge neighborhood.

The presentation will feature a discussion and a display of photos, maps and documents describing the long-lost east riverside Feeder Canal and the westside Genesee Valley Canal.

Refreshments will be provided.

SWPC History is supported by a grant from the John F. Wegman Fund

The Rochester Fire Department provides critical fire safety education to community members of all ages, offering age-appropriate presentations tailored for schools, adult groups, and senior citizens. Taught by professional firefighters, these classes teach participants how to proactively reduce fire risks in their homes and what actions to take during an emergency. Key topics covered include the proper use, maintenance, and testing of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, as well as creating and practicing a home fire escape plan. Presentations also highlight fire prevention practices, with special attention given to kitchen safety.

Refreshments will be available.

Supported in part by City of Rochester’s NIA (Neighbors In Action) grant.

Sign up at Eventbrite: Fire Safety at Home: Holiday Edition

HomeWise: Using Feng Shui for a Peaceful, Healthy and Happy Home with presenter, Catherine Dean

About feng shui:

Feng Shui is all about guiding the direction of energy flow in your home or office. Understanding what impedes that energy flow or enhances it allows me to help you achieve comfort and balance in your surroundings which offers support in the various areas of your life. What is it that you would like to improve in your life? Your career? Your relationships with family, friends or your significant other? Are you looking for your significant other? Do you love your home but feel like something is just “off”? These are just some of the ways in which Feng Shui can be useful and there are many more.

HomeWise educational series is supported by a NIA (Neighbors In Action) grant from the City of Rochester.

Presenter Bio:

Catherine Dean is a lifelong resident of Rochester, New York. In 2010, she graduated summa cum laude from SUNY Brockport with a bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies. In 2014, she became a Certified Professional Stager through CSP International Training Academy. In 2016, Catherine became a Certified BTB Feng Shui Practitioner through Certified Feng Shui Professional Training with James and Helen Jay and added their Feng Shui Staging instruction to her program. Catherine has completed additional instruction with Carole Hyder and Lisa Janusz from the Wind & Water Center, including their Master Class concentrating on the elements. Most recently, she has achieved certification in Flying Star Feng Shui from Master Leigh Whiting from the Sunstone Centre. Catherine has a wide array of Feng Shui knowledge and is ready to help you move forward on your own life’s path.