'Wizard of Oz' exhibit opens at National Museum of Play

Saturday, January 21st, 2012, 1:52pm

This weekend marks the grand opening of a brand-new "Wizard of Oz" exhibit at the National Museum of Play in downtown Rochester.

True to the museum's interactive setup, the exhibit takes a hands-on look at the classic film. Guests can take a stroll through a sepia-toned Gale Farm and try out Professor Marvel's Wagon, and also sit inside Dorothy's Bedroom as it whirls through a tornado - simulated by a titled room and interactive spinning.

As in the movie, the color splash occurs when the journey continues with games, slides and magic-like tricks of science and color as guests travel through Munchkinland, and along the Yellow Brick Road. After stops at the iconic Witch's Castle and Emerald City, and guests can transform their own voice into "the Great and Powerful Oz."

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Events in Irondequoit for January 18

Submitted by News 10NBC

Thursday, January 19th, 2012, 9:15am

The following events are occurring in the Irondequoit area on Wednesday, Jan. 18:

10:30 a.m., Pre-school Stories and Craft: Irondequoit Public Library, Helen McGraw Branch, 2180 Ridge Road E., Rochester. For ages 3 to 5 with an adult. Enjoy a good story or two and then make a simple craft to take home. This month the theme is "Let It Snow!" There is no charge for this program, but registration is necessary.

11:30 a.m., Mom & Baby Yoga: Pinegrove Community Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave., Rochester. For moms and babies ages 2 months to not yet crawling. Event runs through Feb. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Strengthen the bond with your baby and get in shape. Learn baby massage and exercises that will promote better sleeping patterns and aid in development. Fee: $60.

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Irondequoit police/fire blotter for January 17

Submitted by News 10NBC

Thursday, January 19th, 2012, 9:14am

The following incidents were reported in the Irondequoit area on Tuesday, Jan. 17:

At 12:47 a.m. Tuesday, an odor of smoke was reported to the Monroe County Emergency Communication Department. The City of Rochester Fire Department was on the scene at the time of the report. The location was listed as in the 200 block of Morton Street, Rochester, and the incident number is CTYF120170078.

An area with wires down, wires arcing or wires blocking the roadway in the first block of Suellen Drive, Irondequoit, was reported Tuesday. The Monroe County Emergency Communication Department received the call at 6:52 p.m. when the LAUF was on the scene. The incident number was recorded as LAUF120172555.

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Gary Lewis & the Playboys to Perform a Benefit Concert for the Mendon Public Library

Submitted by Kristine Thompson, Community Arts Blogger

Thursday, January 19th, 2012, 6:10am

Gary Lewis & the Playboys to Perform a Benefit Concert for the Mendon Public Library

The Friends of the Mendon Public Library will hold a “Heart Beats for Mendon” benefit at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at the Mendon Golf Club. Featuring a performance with Gary Lewis & the Playboys, the benefit will raise funds for the completion of the new Mendon Public Library building project. I met Gary Lewis and his wife, Donna, recently and am excited about this upcoming event! The community spirit is alive in Mendon and the number of people volunteering their time to benefit the library - Gary included - is amazing.

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Strong winds knock out power across the area

Submitted by WHEC_Web_Staff

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, 3:33pm

UPDATE: RG&E intends to restore all power by Tuesday evening, but some isolated outages may remain until Thursday morning.

The strong winds Tuesday night caused nearly 10,000 RG&E customers to lose power.

As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, there are still 993 customers in the dark in Monroe County.

Elsewhere, the numbers are fluctuating. Ontario County now has three customers without power, and in Wayne County, there are about 296 customers impacted.

RG&E is working to get all power restored by Tuesday evening.

For more Rochester, N.Y. news go to our website www.whec.com.

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Seneca Park Zoo closed because of power outages

Submitted by News 10NBC

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, 11:26am

Seneca Park Zoo closed because of power outages

If you were planning on visiting the Seneca Park Zoo today, you'll have to change your plans. The zoo is closed today because of partial power outages after last night's high winds.

Power is being provided by emergency generators in critical areas. Zoo officials hope that power will be restored today and that they can reopen Thursday.

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Irondequoit Historical Society announces February meeting

Submitted by News 10NBC

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, 8:10am

The Irondequoit Historical Society will present "The History of Rochester's City Parks" by Jim Farr at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 2.
The event will take place at St. John's Lutheran Church, 800 E. Ridge Rd. in Rochester and is free for society members. Guests are asked to provide a $1 donation.

For more information, visit www.ggw.org/~ihsociety.

Courtesy www.IrondequoitPost.com

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