'Our Town Rocks' gets funding

DUNDEE--Our Town Rocks Health Improvement Project has announced they received $5,000 from the Yates Emergency Relief Fund of the Yates Community Endowment and Rochester Area Community Foundation.
After last summer which was devoid of many social interaction programs, the group plans to use the funding for numerous summer youth and family-friendly activities under the guidance of Yates County Public Health.
One of the programs will be a five-week summer drama camp from July 5 to Aug. 21. Elementary students from Dundee Central School will be able to enroll in the Monday-Wednesday-Friday camp to fill the 18 individual speaking parts and the 12 non-speaking members of the jury. In addition, six middle school students will have the opportunity to participate as the stage crew. DCS Elementary Music Teacher Enaw Elonge will serve as camp director and the play "Disorder in the Court!" will be presented on YouTube, Aug. 14.
"Drama Club 101," a second club, will be offered Tuesday-Thursday for 12 students and will provide basic training in drama. This group will not have a final production to alleviate any stress for beginners. Students will be able to expand their theatre and musical knowledge and can create a short final class video showcasing their favorite week's activity.
The sixth annual Night at the Museum on July 22, offers a themed family evening event involving local history. In 2021, "Night at the Museum" will be recognizing the 176th Anniversary of the Dundee Volunteer Fire Department. There will be free fire truck rides and other fire apparatus demonstrations. Also, there will be music, a photo booth, games, books and ice cream for all.
Throughout the summer there will also be a variety of "pop-in" events. Overseen by Taylor Howell, OTR literacy event coordinator, each event will feature a fun activity.
• July 8 - Pop in for Popsicles in the Park at Seneca Street Park 2-3 p.m.
• July 15 - Pop in for Art in the Park at Seneca Street Park 12-2 p.m.
• Aug. 12 - Family Bingo Night at OTR Office 6-8 p.m.
• Aug. 16 - Pop in for Story Walk & Popcorn at Seneca Street Park 2-3 p.m.
For more information see https://www.facebook.com/ourtownrocks/ or call 607-426-4015.