Community Events, Announcements and Opportunities

Upcoming Community Events

Seed Swap
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Penfield Community Victory Garden will host a Seed Swap and seed-starting workshop on Saturday, January 26, 9:00AM to 1:00PM at Penfield Community Center. Garden designer Carol Soutby will present a slide show of perennials for early spring bloom. Everyone is welcome to bring collected seeds to share as an option too. This event is co-sponsored by Penfield Community Victory Garden and Flower City Garden Network, and is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested by emailing: flowercitygardennetwork@gmail.com.

Town Board Legislative Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
The Town Board Legislative Meetings are conducted in the Auditorium of the Town Hall, 3100 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, 14526.
Meeting Agenda
Public participation is accepted at this meeting: (3-Ways)
In person, by phone (585) 340-8771, or online submission.
This meeting will be broadcast LIVE on Penfield Television's Government Access Cable Channel 1303 (Spectrum) and webstream
For additional information: Contact the Town Clerk at (585) 340-8629

Family Winter Snow Night Out
Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
The public is invited to join Penfield Recreation for a Family Winter Snow Night Out on Friday, February 7, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Harris Whalen Park. Come play in the snow under the February Snow Moon! This unique nighttime experience at Harris Whalen Park will include snow games, building snow sculptures, sledding in the moonlight, snowshoeing or hiking on moonlit trails, refreshments and staying warm by a fire. Participants are asked to bring a flashlight or headlamp for snowshoeing, and a sled for sledding. This event is free and all ages are invited. Sponsored by Penfield Recreation and Wegmans, our wellness partner. For more information, please call Penfield Recreation at (585) 340-8655, option 0.

50th Annual Penfield Jazz Fundraiser Concerts
Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 (7:30 pm - 10:00 pm)
Grammy Award winner, saxophonist, Jeff Coffin will headline the 50th Annual Penfield Jazz Fundraiser Concerts at 7:30 pm Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb 8 in the Penfield High School Auditorium, 25 High School Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and will be available as of Jan. 1, online at www.phsmusic.booktix.com. Jeff Coffin is a globally recognized saxophonist, composer, educator, and is a member of the legendary U.S. rock group, Dave Matthews Band. You may also know him from his 14 years, and 3 Grammy Awards, with the genre-defying Bela Fleck & the Flecktones. Jeff fronts a number of his own groups when not touring with DMB and has released 15+ solo CD's on Ear Up Records. Coffin is known for his passionate and fiery soloing, his melodically driven compositions, his deep involvement with music education, and his continued dedication to the improvisational musical art form of jazz. He is one of the top, in demand, saxophonists in the world as well as a first call studio musician in Nashville, Tennessee, where he has lived since 1991. Jeff is both a Yamaha & D'Addario Performing Artist and Clinician, teaches improvisation at the prestigious Vanderbilt University, authored The Saxophone Book, co-authored The Articulate Jazz Musician, and runs his own record label, Ear Up Records. The Penfield Jazz Fundraiser Concerts have taken place annually for 49 years and have featured many of the world’s finest jazz artists, including Clark Terry, Eddie Daniels, Russell Malone, James Carter, Kevin Mahogany, Regina Carter, Tia Fuller, Jake Shimabakura, Sean Jones, Darmon Meader, Jane Monheit, and many others. Coffin will perform with all the Penfield School District’s jazz groups, including jazz ensembles, jazz choirs, the 100+-piece Studio Orchestra, and Penfield Saxophobia, a multi-aged group of saxophonists performing an original piece of music commissioned specially for the group.

50th Annual Penfield Jazz Fundraiser Concert
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 (7:30 pm - 10:00 pm)
Grammy Award winner, saxophonist, Jeff Coffin will headline the 50th Annual Penfield Jazz Fundraiser Concerts at 7:30 pm, Saturday, Feb 8 in the Penfield High School Auditorium, 25 High School Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and will be available as of Jan. 1, online at www.phsmusic.booktix.com. Jeff Coffin is a globally recognized saxophonist, composer, educator, and is a member of the legendary U.S. rock group, Dave Matthews Band. You may also know him from his 14 years, and 3 Grammy Awards, with the genre-defying Bela Fleck & the Flecktones. Jeff fronts a number of his own groups when not touring with DMB and has released 15+ solo CD's on Ear Up Records. Coffin is known for his passionate and fiery soloing, his melodically driven compositions, his deep involvement with music education, and his continued dedication to the improvisational musical art form of jazz. He is one of the top, in demand, saxophonists in the world as well as a first call studio musician in Nashville, Tennessee, where he has lived since 1991. Jeff is both a Yamaha & D'Addario Performing Artist and Clinician, teaches improvisation at the prestigious Vanderbilt University, authored The Saxophone Book, co-authored The Articulate Jazz Musician, and runs his own record label, Ear Up Records. The Penfield Jazz Fundraiser Concerts have taken place annually for 49 years and have featured many of the world’s finest jazz artists, including Clark Terry, Eddie Daniels, Russell Malone, James Carter, Kevin Mahogany, Regina Carter, Tia Fuller, Jake Shimabakura, Sean Jones, Darmon Meader, Jane Monheit, and many others. Coffin will perform with all the Penfield School District’s jazz groups, including jazz ensembles, jazz choirs, the 100+-piece Studio Orchestra, and Penfield Saxophobia, a multi-aged group of saxophonists performing an original piece of music commissioned specially for the group.

Town Board Work Session
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
The Town Board Work Sessions are conducted in the Auditorium of the Town Hall, 3100 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, 14526.
Meeting Agenda
This meeting will be broadcast LIVE on Penfield Television's Government Access Cable Channel 1303 (Spectrum), ROKU Channel Penfield TV, and this website
For additional information: Contact the Deputy Town Clerk at (585) 340-8627

Community Chat with Councilwoman Kohl
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Councilwoman Linda Kohl hosts a monthly Community Chat for Penfield residents at varying locations around town. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas, interests or Concerns. This month's Community Chat will be held in the new book area of the Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road (Community Center).

Town Board Legislative Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
The Town Board Legislative Meetings are conducted in the Auditorium of the Town Hall, 3100 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, 14526.
Meeting Agenda
Public participation is accepted at this meeting: (3-Ways)
In person, by phone (585) 340-8771, or online submission.
This meeting will be broadcast LIVE on Penfield Television's Government Access Cable Channel 1303 (Spectrum) and webstream
For additional information: Contact the Town Clerk at (585) 340-8629

Penfield Players Winter Readers Theatre
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
The Players Presents their Winter Readers Theatre Production of Cinderella Waltz by Don Nigro FREE PERFORMANCES Feb. 22 and 23, 2020 At the Penfield Community Center in the Community Room. Rosey Snow is trapped in a fairy tale world that is by turns funny and a little frightening--and who can blame her? With a demented stepmother, a possibly homicidal village idiot, a fairy godmother who sings salty old sailor songs, and so many more, this play combines numerous versions of the world's most popular fairy tale into a hilarious, yet sometimes dark retelling. Equal parts farce an romantic fantasy, a truly entertaining fairy tale for adults!
For More Info., please visit: www.PenfieldPlayers.org

Penfield Players Winter Readers Theatre
Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
The Players Presents their Winter Readers Theatre Production of Cinderella Waltz by Don Nigro FREE PERFORMANCES Feb. 23, 2020 At the Penfield Community Center in the Community Room. Rosey Snow is trapped in a fairy tale world that is by turns funny and a little frightening--and who can blame her? With a demented stepmother, a possibly homicidal village idiot, a fairy godmother who sings salty old sailor songs, and so many more, this play combines numerous versions of the world's most popular fairy tale into a hilarious, yet sometimes dark retelling. Equal parts farce an romantic fantasy, a truly entertaining fairy tale for adults!
For More Info., please visit: www.PenfieldPlayers.org

Town Board Work Session
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
The Town Board Work Sessions are conducted in the Auditorium of the Town Hall, 3100 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, 14526.
Meeting Agenda
This meeting will be broadcast LIVE on Penfield Television's Government Access Cable Channel 1303 (Spectrum) and webstream
For additional information: Contact the Deputy Town Clerk at (585) 340-8627

Community Chat with Councilwoman Kohl
Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2020 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Councilwoman Linda Kohl hosts a monthly Community Chat for Penfield residents at varying locations around town. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas, interests or Concerns. This month's Community Chat will be held in the new book area of the Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road (Community Center).

Community Chat with Councilwoman Kohl
Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2020 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Councilwoman Linda Kohl hosts a monthly Community Chat for Penfield residents at varying locations around town. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas, interests or Concerns. This month's Community Chat will be held in the new book area of the Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road (Community Center).

Community Chat with Councilwoman Kohl
Tuesday, May. 19, 2020 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Councilwoman Linda Kohl hosts a monthly Community Chat for Penfield residents at varying locations around town. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas, interests or Concerns. This month's Community Chat will be held in the new book area of the Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road (Community Center).

Community Chat with Councilwoman Kohl
Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2020 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Councilwoman Linda Kohl hosts a monthly Community Chat for Penfield residents at varying locations around town. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas, interests or Concerns. This month's Community Chat will be held in the new book area of the Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road (Community Center).

Community Chat with Councilwoman Kohl
Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2020 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Councilwoman Linda Kohl hosts a monthly Community Chat for Penfield residents at varying locations around town. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas, interests or Concerns. This month's Community Chat will be held in the new book area of the Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road (Community Center).

Community Chat with Councilwoman Kohl
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Councilwoman Linda Kohl hosts a monthly Community Chat for Penfield residents at varying locations around town. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas, interests or Concerns. This month's Community Chat will be held in the new book area of the Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road (Community Center).

Community Chat with Councilwoman Kohl
Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2020 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Councilwoman Linda Kohl hosts a monthly Community Chat for Penfield residents at varying locations around town. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas, interests or Concerns. This month's Community Chat will be held in the new book area of the Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road (Community Center).

Community Chat with Councilwoman Kohl
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Councilwoman Linda Kohl hosts a monthly Community Chat for Penfield residents at varying locations around town. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas, interests or Concerns. This month's Community Chat will be held in the new book area of the Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road (Community Center).

Community Chat with Councilwoman Kohl
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Councilwoman Linda Kohl hosts a monthly Community Chat for Penfield residents at varying locations around town. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas, interests or Concerns. This month's Community Chat will be held in the new book area of the Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road (Community Center).

Community Chat with Councilwoman Kohl
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Councilwoman Linda Kohl hosts a monthly Community Chat for Penfield residents at varying locations around town. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas, interests or Concerns. This month's Community Chat will be held in the new book area of the Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road (Community Center).

Community Chat with Councilwoman Kohl
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Councilwoman Linda Kohl hosts a monthly Community Chat for Penfield residents at varying locations around town. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas, interests or Concerns. This month's Community Chat will be held in the new book area of the Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road (Community Center).