Inaugural Roc Juneteenth Jazz

Roc Juneteenth 2024 5k Run/Walk is pleased to present the Inaugural "Roc Juneteenth Jazz" event. This event will be held at the Highland Bowl, on Father's Day Sunday, June 16 from 1-8pm. This is a free jazz event. You can get your free tickets by going to:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roc-juneteenth-jazz-tickets-896605730877?aff=oddtdtcreator

We are requesting that donations be made to either or both of these 5013c organizations. The first one is to support the construction of The Civil Rights Heritage Park at Baden Park, through the BCFF (Black Community Focus Fund). To learn more about this organization go to https://rochesterbcff.org.

The second organization is Agape Haven of Abundance, director Julia Oakley provides an oasis for children in highly vulnerable zip code. Agape is a fun, safe learning environment for children. Julia organizes, with the support of many community partners exciting adventures for the children to participate in. The programing is before and after school, as well as during school breaks. To learn more about Agape Haven of Abundance visit https://www.agapehavenofabundance.org.

We are grateful to our sponsors, Monroe County Dept. of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the City of Rochester for helping us make this event possible.

We are excited to bring jazz back to its roots. We appreciate the great contributions of Pythodd Club of Clarissa Street to the City of Rochester's jazz scene.

There will be delicious food from community vendors and plenty of good vibes, so bring your lawn chair or blanket and be ready to enjoy a fabulous line up of amazing jazz performers.

We hope to see you there!

Host or Publisher gloria johnson-hovey