# Events & Meetings

- [Thursday, April 23rd | Bird Walk In The Grove](/events-and-meetings/thursday-april-23rd-or-bird-walk-in-the-grove.md): The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association is very excited to co-promote a wonderful early spring walking tour highlighting the amazing world of birds in The Grove.
- [Saturday, May 2nd | CLEAN & PREEN](/events-and-meetings/saturday-may-2nd-or-clean-and-preen.md): "CLEAN SWEEP" is a program of the City of Rochester. Beginning in 2023 UMNA expanded & rebranded it for UM as "Clean & Preen". We clean our neighborhood & preen our community gardens on the same day.
- [Saturday, May 9th | Monroe Fresh Finds Community Garage Sale](/events-and-meetings/saturday-may-9th-or-monroe-fresh-finds-community-garage-sale.md): This program is a collaboration with the Monroe Avenue Merchants Association, the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition and all the neighborhood associations along the Monroe Avenue corridor.
- [Saturday, June 6th | Ladybug Day](/events-and-meetings/saturday-june-6th-or-ladybug-day.md): Ladybug Day is a program of the South East Area Coalition (SEAC) developed in collaboration with Wide Water Gardens. Ladybug Day is co-sponsored by the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association.
- [Saturday, July 11th | A Garden Stroll in Upper Monroe](/events-and-meetings/saturday-july-11th-or-a-garden-stroll-in-upper-monroe.md): This is a fun, social stroll through the neighborhood looking at selected gardens and meeting their gardeners. This program was created with support from the ABC Streets Neighborhood Association.
- [Google Calendar](/events-and-meetings/google-calendar.md): While UMNA's major events are posted on this site, the Google calendar includes the major events PLUS lots of smaller conversations, meetings & activities related to UMNA and our neighborhood.
- [2026 Past Events](/events-and-meetings/2026-past-events.md)
- [2026 March 22:  UMNA Annual Meeting](/events-and-meetings/2026-past-events/2026-march-22-umna-annual-meeting.md): All UMNA meetings are FREE  and open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.
- [2026 February 5: Meeting | Sidewalk Repairs Along Monroe Avenue](/events-and-meetings/2026-past-events/2026-february-5-meeting-or-sidewalk-repairs-along-monroe-avenue.md): This meeting is being held by the City of Rochester to discuss repairs to Monroe Avenue that are being undertaken as a result of damage to the area by a massive water main break on September 13, 2025.
- [2025 Past Events](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events.md)
- [2025 December 7: Chili Cook-Off | Local History Presentation | UMNA General Meeting](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-december-7-chili-cook-off-or-local-history-presentation-or-umna-general-meeting.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. This fall we’re adding a fun social activity!
- [2025 October 19: Fall Social + Plant Exchange](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-october-19-fall-social-+-plant-exchange.md): This year we are expanding our popular fall “Plant Exchange” to include a bunch of fun fall related social activities to help our neighborhood blossom and grow in new ways.
- [2025 October 13: Sunrise Ceremony | Indigenous Peoples Day](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-october-13-sunrise-ceremony-or-indigenous-peoples-day.md): This is a program of the Indigenous Peoples Day Committee of Rochester. The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association is proud to co-promote & support this event in Cobbs Hill Park.
- [2025 September 25: Community Meeting | Water Main Break](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-september-25-community-meeting-or-water-main-break.md): This is an Invitation-only meeting to discuss the aftermath of the water main break under Monroe Avenue. All residents and businesses in Upper Monroe are invited.
- [2025 September 13: Monroe Fresh Finds Community Garage Sale](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-september-13-monroe-fresh-finds-community-garage-sale.md): This program is a collaboration with the Monroe Avenue Merchants Association, the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition and all the neighborhood associations along the Monroe Avenue corridor.
- [2025 September 11: Lawn  Games in Cobbs Hill Park](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-september-11-lawn-games-in-cobbs-hill-park.md): During the nice weather UMNA is offering several outdoor game nights in Cobbs Hill Park. A portion of the funding for this program is provided by the NIA program facilitated by the City of Rochester.
- [2025 August 28: Guided Walk Through The Grove](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-august-28-guided-walk-through-the-grove.md): UMNA co-promoted this Flower City Feeling Good Guided Tour of Washington Grove produced by the City of Rochester in collaboration with the Friends of Washington Grove.
- [2025 August 17: UMNA Leadership Confab](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-august-17-umna-leadership-confab.md)
- [2025 August 15: Garden Stroll in Upper Monroe](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-august-15-garden-stroll-in-upper-monroe.md): This is a fun, social stroll through the neighborhood looking at selected gardens and meeting their gardeners. This program was created with support from the ABC Streets Neighborhood Association.
- [2025: August 9: Intro to Narcan® & Monroe Ave Ambassador Program](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-august-9-intro-to-narcan-r-and-monroe-ave-ambassador-program.md): This program was organized with help from the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition (MARC). UMNA is a founding member of MARC.
- [2025 August 6: Lawn Games in Cobbs Hill Park | CANCELLED](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-august-6-lawn-games-in-cobbs-hill-park-or-cancelled.md): During the nice weather UMNA is offering several outdoor game nights in Cobbs Hill Park. A portion of the funding for this program is provided by the NIA program facilitated by the City of Rochester.
- [2025 August 5: Clean Up Monroe Avenue | Walking For Rochester](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-august-5-clean-up-monroe-avenue-or-walking-for-rochester.md): This is a collaborative program between the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association and Walking for Rochester.
- [2025 August 5th: National Night Out | CANCELLED](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-august-5th-national-night-out-or-cancelled.md): National Night Out is a community building event that highlights the importance of public safety.
- [2025 July 12: Monroe Fresh Finds Community Garage Sale](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-july-12-monroe-fresh-finds-community-garage-sale.md): This program is a collaboration with the Monroe Avenue Merchants Association, the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition and all the neighborhood associations along the Monroe Avenue corridor.
- [2025 July 10: Lawn Games in Cobbs Hill Park](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-july-10-lawn-games-in-cobbs-hill-park.md): During the nice weather UMNA is offering several outdoor game nights in Cobbs Hill Park. A portion of the funding for this program is provided by the NIA program facilitated by the City of Rochester.
- [2025 June 22: UMNA General Meeting](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-june-22-umna-general-meeting.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion.
- [2025 June 14: Ladybug Day](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-june-14-ladybug-day.md): Ladybug Day is a program of the South East Area Coalition (SEAC) developed in collaboration with Wide Water Gardens. Ladybug Day is co-sponsored by the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association.
- [2025 June 14: Monroe Fresh Finds Community Garage Sale](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-june-14-monroe-fresh-finds-community-garage-sale.md)
- [2025 May 18: Plant Exchange + Lemonade Social](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-may-18-plant-exchange-+-lemonade-social.md): People who live in Upper Monroe clearly have a fondness for gardening & gardens. We're combining a plant exchange with a casual social activity to help our neighborhood blossom and grow.
- [2025 May  15: Bird Walk In The Grove](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-may-15-bird-walk-in-the-grove.md): The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association is very excited to co-promote a wonderful early spring walking tour of Washington Grove highlighting the amazing world of birds in The Grove.
- [2025 May 3: CLEAN & PREEN](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-may-3-clean-and-preen.md): "CLEAN SWEEP" is a program of the City of Rochester. Beginning in 2023 UMNA expanded and renamed it "Clean & Preen". We clean our neighborhood and preen our community gardens on the same day.
- [2025 April 30: UMNA Leadership | Informal Discussion](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-april-30-umna-leadership-or-informal-discussion.md)
- [2025 March 16th: UMNA Annual Meeting](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-march-16th-umna-annual-meeting.md): All UMNA meetings are FREE  and open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.
- [2025 February 5: Security & Public Safety | MARC ACTION TEAM](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-february-5-security-and-public-safety-or-marc-action-team.md): This meeting is being convened by the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition (MARC).
- [2025 February 3: Community Forum on Vehicle Vandalism/Theft, Homelessness & Other Concerns](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-february-3-community-forum-on-vehicle-vandalism-theft-homelessness-and-other-concerns.md): This meeting is being convened by Michael Marshall, Co-Chair Board of Ministry at the Immanuel Baptist Church on Park Avenue. UMNA is supporting this forum.
- [2025 February 3: Economic Development | MARC ACTION TEAM](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-february-3-economic-development-or-marc-action-team.md): This meeting is being convened by the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition (MARC).
- [2025 January 28: Beautification & Livability | MARC ACTION TEAM](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-january-28-beautification-and-livability-or-marc-action-team.md): This meeting is being convened by the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition (MARC).
- [2025 January 25 | Discussion: Conversion to LED Streetlights](/events-and-meetings/2025-past-events/2025-january-25-or-discussion-conversion-to-led-streetlights.md): UMNA is convening a community conversation about the City's planned conversion from conventional streetlight bulbs to whiter, brighter LED bulbs.
- [2024 Past Events](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events.md)
- [2024 December 2: Help Reboot Monroe Avenue](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-december-2-help-reboot-monroe-avenue.md): This meeting has been produced by the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition (MARC). The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association is a founding member of MARC.
- [2024 November 30: Small Business Saturday](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-november-30-small-business-saturday.md): The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association supports it's small business by partnering with merchants on Small Business Saturday.
- [2024 November 13: UMNA General Meeting](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-november-13-umna-general-meeting.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.
- [2024 November 10: Monroe Branch Library 110th Anniversary Celebration](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-november-10-monroe-branch-library-110th-anniversary-celebration.md): The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association is co-promoting the 110th anniversary celebration of the Monroe Branch Library. All activities are free and open to the public.
- [2024 October 29: Results of the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Community Input Survey](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-october-29-results-of-the-monroe-avenue-revitalization-community-input-survey.md): This meeting has been produced by the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition (MARC). The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association is a founding member of MARC.
- [2024 October 19: Plant Exchange + Cider Social](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-october-19-plant-exchange-+-cider-social.md): People who live in Upper Monroe clearly have a fondness for gardening & gardens. We're combining a plant exchange with a casual social activity to help our neighborhood blossom and grow.
- [2024 October 14: Sunrise Ceremony | Indigenous Peoples Day](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-october-14-sunrise-ceremony-or-indigenous-peoples-day.md): The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association will help celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at the White Pine Tree of Peace on the North side of the Cobbs Hill Reservoir near The Grove.
- [2024 October 1: 2025 Preventative Maintenance Project Public Meeting #2](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-october-1-2025-preventative-maintenance-project-public-meeting-2.md): The City of Rochester is held a meeting to share information and hear from residents on road improvement projects affecting Monroe Ave near Werner Pk and Culver Rd between Monroe Ave and Rt. 490.
- [2024 September 7: Discussion of Public Safety in the Pinnacle Rd Area](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-september-7-discussion-of-public-safety-in-the-pinnacle-rd-area.md): Neighbors along Pinnacle Road will gather on Saturday afternoon to discuss public safety in the area.
- [2024 September 5: Exploring The Architectural Heritage of Upper Monroe](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-september-5-exploring-the-architectural-heritage-of-upper-monroe.md): A private walking tour of Upper Monroe focused on architecture produced by the Rochester Brainery and presented by members of the Landmark Society of Western New York.
- [2024 August 31: Vacant Properties on Crosman Terrace](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-august-31-vacant-properties-on-crosman-terrace.md): Several neighbors along Crosman Terrace invited UMNA to see four properties on Crosman Terrace that have become vacant and discuss ideas for addressing property code compliance concerns.
- [2024 August 29: Guided Walk Through Washington Grove](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-august-29-guided-walk-through-washington-grove.md): UMNA co-promoted this Flower City Feeling Good Guided Tour of Washington Grove produced by the City of Rochester in collaboration with the Friends of Washington Grove.
- [2024 August 21: A discussion about bringing "Garden Walk" to Upper Monroe](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-august-21-a-discussion-about-bringing-garden-walk-to-upper-monroe.md): A group of interested Upper Monroe neighbors is meeting to discuss the possibility of mounting a "Garden Walk" style program in Upper Monroe during the summer of 2025.
- [2024 August 20: Informal UMNA leaders conversation at TRATA](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-august-20-informal-umna-leaders-conversation-at-trata.md): Every few weeks the UMNA officers/board meets to talk informally about neighborhood issues in a social setting. This meeting is open to Upper Monroe residents and invited guests.
- [2024 August 14: Help tidy up Monroe Avenue with Walking For Rochester](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-august-14-help-tidy-up-monroe-avenue-with-walking-for-rochester.md)
- [2024 June 27: Ladybug Day](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-june-27-ladybug-day.md): Ladybug Day is a program of the South East Area Coalition (SEAC) developed in collaboration with Wide Water Gardens. This year Ladybug Day is co-sponsored by the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association.
- [2024 June 24: Informal UMNA leaders conversation at Bar Bad Ending](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-june-24-informal-umna-leaders-conversation-at-bar-bad-ending.md): Every few weeks the UMNA officers/board meets to talk informally about neighborhood issues in a social setting.
- [2024 June 19 & 22: Invasive Plant Removal on Pinnacle Hill](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-june-19-and-22-invasive-plant-removal-on-pinnacle-hill.md): Invasive species adversely affect habitats and bioregions, causing ecological, environmental, and/or economic damage. Upper Monroe neighbors occasionally target invasive species for removal.
- [2024 June 20: Monroe Avenue Community Input Launch Party](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-june-20-monroe-avenue-community-input-launch-party.md): The Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition is hosting a HUGE street party to kick off a major effort to gather community input on the future success of Monroe Avenue.
- [2024 June 12: UMNA General Meeting](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-june-12-umna-general-meeting.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.
- [2024 May 23: Plant Exchange + Lemonade Social](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-may-23-plant-exchange-+-lemonade-social.md): People who live in Upper Monroe clearly have a fondness for gardening & gardens. We're combining a plant exchange with a casual social activity to help our neighborhood blossom and grow.
- [2024 May 21: Informal UMNA leaders conversation at Bar Bad Ending](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-may-21-informal-umna-leaders-conversation-at-bar-bad-ending.md): Every few weeks the UMNA officers/board meets to talk informally about neighborhood issues in a social setting.
- [2024 May 11: Restore The Children's Garden](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-may-11-restore-the-childrens-garden.md): "Clean Sweep" is a program of the City of Rochester. Beginning in 2023 we expanded and renamed it "Clean & Preen". We clean our neighborhood and preen our community gardens on the same day.
- [2024 May 4: Clean & Preen | City of Rochester Clean Sweep Program](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-may-4-clean-and-preen-or-city-of-rochester-clean-sweep-program.md): "Clean Sweep" is a program of the City of Rochester. Beginning in 2023 we expanded and renamed it "Clean & Preen". We clean our neighborhood and preen our community gardens on the same day.
- [2024 April 25: Walking Tour of Washington Grove](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-april-25-walking-tour-of-washington-grove.md): The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association is very excited to co-promote a wonderful early spring walking tour of Washington Grove highlighting the amazing world of birds in The Grove.
- [2024 April 23: Informal UMNA leaders conversation at TRATA](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-april-23-informal-umna-leaders-conversation-at-trata.md): Every few weeks the UMNA officers/board meets to talk informally about neighborhood issues in a social setting.
- [2024 April 16: 2025 Preventative Maintenance Project Public Meeting #1](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-april-16-2025-preventative-maintenance-project-public-meeting-1.md): The City of Rochester is held a meeting to share information and hear from residents on road improvement projects affecting Monroe Ave near Werner Pk and Culver Rd between Monroe Ave and Rt. 490.
- [2024 March 30: Tidy Up Monroe Ave For Eclipse Visitors](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-march-30-tidy-up-monroe-ave-for-eclipse-visitors.md): Thousands of visitors are expected for the total eclipse on April 8th. We want to make a good impression when they show up in our neighborhood!
- [2024 March 23: UMNA Annual Meeting](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-march-23-umna-annual-meeting.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.
- [2024 February 13: Alternatives to a downtown Business Improvement District](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-february-13-alternatives-to-a-downtown-business-improvement-district.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. This is a special meeting to provide information to residents about a topic of interest.
- [2024 January 13: Special Meeting regarding the Zoning Alignment Project](/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-january-13-special-meeting-regarding-the-zoning-alignment-project.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.
- [2023 Past Events](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events.md)
- [2023 November 14th: General Meeting](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events/2023-november-14th-general-meeting.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.
- [2023 October, 27th: "Thousands Of Bodies Buried In Upper Monroe! Where Are They?"](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events/2023-october-27th-thousands-of-bodies-buried-in-upper-monroe-where-are-they.md): In the spirit of Halloween a local history sleuth will reveal the shocking TRUE FACTS about thousands of bodies buried in Upper Monroe. PLUS there will be a costume contest with prizes!
- [2023 September 10th: Monroe Avenue Clean-up with Walking For Rochester](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events/2023-september-10th-monroe-avenue-clean-up-with-walking-for-rochester.md): Please keep an eye on the weather. Typically, inclement weather on the day results in a postponement. Since this program does not have advance registration we won't be able to contact you with changes
- [2023 September 7th: Guided Walk Through Washington Grove](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events/2023-september-7th-guided-walk-through-washington-grove.md): The UMNA is collaborating with the City of Rochester & Friends of Washington Grove to provide a tour through The Grove on Thursday, September 7th at 6pm. This activity is free & open to the public.
- [2023 August 31st: "Architecture In The Wild: Exploring Upper Monroe"](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events/2023-august-31st-architecture-in-the-wild-exploring-upper-monroe.md): A walking tour of Upper Monroe focused on architecture produced by the Rochester Brainery and presented by members of the Landmark Society of Western New York's. Open to the public.
- [2023 August 19th: #UMNAsocial at Cobbs Hill Park](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events/2023-august-19th-umnasocial-at-cobbs-hill-park.md): We're hangin' out in Cobbs Hill Park for about an hour or more. This is a strictly social activity that's also family friendly. All ages welcomed. No meeting. No agenda. No reservations. Join us!
- [2023 August 3rd: #UMNAsocial at TRATA](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events/2023-august-3rd-umnasocial-at-trata.md): We're hangin' out on the roof patio at TRATA for about an hour or more. This is strictly social. No meeting. No agenda. No reservations. No admission fee. Join us!
- [2023 July 30th: Monroe Avenue Clean-up with Walking For Rochester](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events/2023-july-30th-monroe-avenue-clean-up-with-walking-for-rochester.md): The precise details associated with the activity will be confirmed as we get closer to the date.
- [2023 June 15th: Guided Walk Through Washington Grove](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events/2023-june-15th-guided-walk-through-washington-grove.md): The UMNA collaborated with the City of Rochester & Friends of Washington Grove to provide a tour through The Grove on Thursday, June 15th at 6pm. This activity is free & open to the public.
- [2023 June 6th: General Meeting](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events/2023-june-6th-general-meeting.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.
- [2023 April 29th: Clean & Preen | Clean Sweep](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events/2023-april-29th-clean-and-preen-or-clean-sweep.md): "Clean Sweep" is a program of the City of Rochester. UMNA participates in Clean Sweep pretty much every year. This year we added a special component, "Clean & Preen".
- [2023 13th & 15th April: #UMNAsocial](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events/2023-13th-and-15th-april-umnasocial.md): In the spring of 2023 UMNA hosted two social events to reconnect after the long winter months and for new neighbors to meet the community. There was no agenda. We just hung out together.
- [2023 April 4th: General Meeting](/events-and-meetings/2023-past-events/2023-april-4th-general-meeting.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.