Name: Writing the Words They Erased at Irondequoit Public Library
Start: 2026-10-06
End: 2026-10-06

Backwoods by Kettle Ridge Farm is the outdoor music, food and drink experience in Fairport NY that everyone is talking about. The 30-acre wooded venue features a shipping-container bar, live music stage, wood-fired grill station, covered pavilion, hiking and biking trails, and children's natural playground. Come relax in one of the rustic Adirondack chairs or at a picnic table and listen to some of the best local, regional, and nationally-touring performers you'll see anywhere. Amazing vibe, family-friendly, and dog-friendly. Check out the website at www.BackwoodsKRF.com and sign up for the email newsletter to stay on top of schedule and hours.

Backwoods by Kettle Ridge

Witness 50 years of wine making from graft to glass at Casa Larga Vineyards. Tours, tastings, special events facility, unique gift shop and cafe . Open 7 days a week. Home to the New York State Ice Wine and Culinary Festival every February, to the Purple Foot Grape Stomping Festival every September, to the Craft Vendor Holiday Market in November and to Rochester's original Patio Parties every Thursday evening from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Casa Larga Vineyards Inc.

DICK’s House of Sport Rochester, located at the Eastview Mall in Victor, NY is a destination devoted to sport. Through our passionate experts, in-store experiences and local partnerships, we are a place for everyone in the community to connect and play.

DICK’s House of Sport Rochester

Eastview is the premier shopping destination in Western New York; a super-regional shopping center located less than a mile off New York State Thruway Exit 45 and Route 490. The mall is located near the Finger Lakes wine region, the second largest wine producing region in the United States. Eastview truly caters to the upscale fashion clientele with more than thirty stores that are unique to the market including Anthropologie, Apple, Box Lunch, Brooks Brothers, Buckle, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Eddie Bauer, Free People, GUESS, Janie & Jack, LL Bean, LEGO, LUSH, Madewell, Pottery Barn, Vera Bradley, Warby Parker, and White House Black Market. Eastview also has major department stores including Macy's, JC Penney, and the only Von Maur department store in New York. In March 2021 we became home to the first ever state-of-the-art 100,000 square foot Dick’s House of Sport. Shoppers can also check out a movie at Regal Cinemas Shoppers and enjoy a bite to eat in the food court which features nearly a dozen restaurants. Sit-down dining options around the mall include Adelita’s Mexican Cocina & Tequila, Champps Kitchen + Bar, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, and Tai Chi Bubble Tea. Step into a Higher Form of Shopping at Eastview!

Eastview Mall

Whether you want to grab a healthy and delicious lunch after a round or plan to join your golfing buddies for a bite before tee time, the Timber Ridge Golf Club Pub & Grill has something for everyone. The Pub & Grill at Timber Ridge Golf Club also offers fantastic Weekly Specials, so check back regularly to see what’s on our menu.

Timber Ridge Golf Club

The Village Bakery & Cafe is located at the main entrance of the Eastview Mall. We offer shoppers sweet pastries and cookies, savory breakfasts and lunches, and handmade artisan-style hearth baked breads. Our talented baristas offer delicious coffee drinks, organic teas, healthy smoothies and refreshing iced beverages. Gather with your friends and coworkers in this bustling café. Our team of artisans bake bread daily using centuries old baking methods free of preservatives, dough conditioners and stabilizers. Our breakfast pastries are also handmade in the traditional French style, using only whole ingredients, and baked fresh every morning. Village Bakery & Cafe offers catering for breakfast and lunch events. Your guests will enjoy a full range of fresh and healthy offerings at your next corporate office luncheon or celebratory baby or bridal shower. Est. 2012

Village Bakery & Cafe Eastview Mall

New York Museum of Transportation offers fun for the whole family featuring a 2-mile round trip trolley ride, unique in New York State. Historic vehicles, model railroads, the Midtown Plaza Monorail, and numerous exhibits bring transportation history to life. Special events are offered throughout the operating season, and a gift shop meets the needs of kids and adults alike.

New York Museum of Transportation

Conveniently located just two miles from Eastview Mall, Kettle Ridge Farm is a family farm producing pure maple syrup and raw wildflower honey. We also offer our own meads as a NYS farm micro-winery. Many special events are offered seasonally including Dinner Under The Moon, Igloo Brunch, Sappy Hour, and Pancake Sundays. Our Adopt-a-Maple program is nationally-acclaimed and especially popular as a family activity. With a beautiful setting and a climate-controlled, 3,000 square foot barn that can be rented for corporate gatherings, graduations, weddings, and other celebrations, Kettle Ridge Farm has become one of the most talked-about new venues in the Rochester/Finger Lakes region. Sign up online at KettleRidgeFarm.com for our free newsletter that lets you know about events as they are scheduled. Call Chris Hurley at 585-217-7108 for more information.

Kettle Ridge Farm

Rochester, NY, is the third-largest metropolitan area in New York State, nestled along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. With a proud sports tradition, Rochester is home to iconic teams like the Rochester Red Wings (MiLB), Rochester Americans (AHL), Rochester Knighthawks (NLL), and Flower City Union (NPSL). Our vibrant sports culture thrives across all levels, from youth clubs and high schools to elite collegiate programs, creating a strong, year-round foundation for athletic excellence.

The Rochester NY Sports Commission champions Monroe County through the power of sports tourism. By attracting championships, invitationals, and tournaments across a wide range of disciplines, we help fuel the region’s economy and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Each year, Rochester welcomes a growing roster of sporting events, showcasing our top-tier facilities, supportive community, and dedication to teamwork on and off the field.

We invite event organizers, rights holders, and sports professionals to discover why Rochester and Monroe County are ideal destinations for your next competition or tournament. Let’s play in Rochester!

Visit Rochester

*Join us for a generative writing workshop against censorship at Irondequoit Public Library!*

This workshop is presented as part of our [Rochester Reads 25th Anniversary](https://writersandbooks.org/rochester-reads/) programming. Participants in this workshop will read excerpts on the subject of censorship from one of our 2026 Rochester Reads selections, Omar El Akkad’s *One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This*.

What is the role of the writer in an era of increased censorship, where the chilling of speech is a central tactic to suppress dissent, freedom, and social justice? Inspired by BELONG by Gianna Stewart this accessible, generative writing workshop invites you to “take back” one or more words on PEN America’s “Banned Word List” and say exactly what it means to you. Whether in poetry or prose, you’ll explore the associations, images, and personal definitions you have for words the powerful want to erase. Led by Tyler Barton, the workshop will include short readings of powerful works of literature that reclaim language, as well as prompts to get you thinking and your pen moving.

This event is organized in partnership with Irondequoit Public Library.

Read more about BELONG by Gianna Stewart, RoCo’s new public artwork, [HERE](https://www.rochestercontemporary.org/exhibitions/belong/)

**ABOUT THE WORKSHOP LEADER**  
**Tyler Barton** is the Artistic Director of Writers & Books and the author of Eternal Night at the Nature Museum and The Quiet Part Loud. He has taught writing to children, high schoolers, college kids, library patrons, incarcerated individuals, nursing home residents, and new immigrants. He directs the Joe Flaherty Legacy Writing Workshops for Writers & Books and co-founded Fear No Lit with the artist Erin Dorney. Learn more at tsbarton.com.

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