Webster community mailbag

26 Mar

Know your numbers!

This Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon, Lovely You Aesthetics on North Ave. is hosting a “Know Your Numbers Day” as part of the salon’s Go Red Lovely campaign. It’s an opportunity to get your blood pressure checked for free, and get a few gifts as a reward: a Go Red Lovely T-shirt and a $25 Lovely You gift card to use at a future date.

There will also be a CPR instructor on site giving hands-on demonstrations, PLUS if you make a donation to the American Heart Association, you’ll be entered to win a $500 gift card.

This is a walk-in event with no appointment needed. So stop in anytime between 9 a.m. and noon, do something good for yourself and help out the American Heart Association.

Lovely You Aesthetics is located at 82 North Ave. in the Village of Webster.

Speaking of knowing your numbers …

The Webster Recreation Center invites community members who are 55+ to a fun and exciting “Singo Bingo” game on Friday April 17, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The game is a musical twist on the classic game of bingo. Sing along to your favorite tunes while matching song samples to titles on your Bingo card. Fantastic prizes await. Cost is $3 per participant and registration is required. Visit the Rec Center’s registration page and search for activity #141086.

The Webster Recreation Center is located at 1350 Chiyoda Dr.

Women’s Club April meeting … and cookies!

Adam Traub, Director of the Webster Public Library, will speak at the Women’s Club of Webster’s April luncheon meeting, scheduled for Thursday April 16. Mr. Traub will highlight the many programs and materials the library offers for seniors.  

April’s luncheon will be hosted by Proietti’s Restaurant, 980 Ridge Rd., Webster. Social time begins at 11:15 a.m., followed by a business meeting at noon, lunch at 12:30 p.m. and Mr. Donovan’s presentation at 1 p.m. 

Enjoy a buffet featuring a variety of pizzas, salad and a cannoli. Cost is $19. New members are always welcome, and warm camaraderie is included at no charge. Send check made out to WCW by March 12 to Carolyn Rittenhouse, 405 County Line Road, Ontario, 14519. If you think your check might be late, or if you have any questions, call Carolyn at  585-265-1303.

This also from the Women’s Club:

Give blood, enjoy homemade cookies. The Women’s Club of Webster will be assisting once again this year at the American Red Cross Blood Drive scheduled for Thursday, April 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Webster Firemen’s Exempt Building, 172 Sanford St. Women’s Club members will staff the canteen, offering donors homemade cookies, congenial conversation and a friendly word of thanks for giving the gift of life. Walk-ins are welcome, but it’s always best to make an appointment. Log onto redcrossblood.org/give, or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767). If you have any questions, call Katie Hout at 585-353-9964.

Arboretum presents program on lawn care

Carl Schimenti, the Urban Environmental Specialist for the Cornell Turfgrass Team, will visit the Webster Arboretum on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. to present a program on Lawn Care and Management. Learn lawn care basics such as grass type, water needs and weed control with pre- and post-emergents, fertilizing do’s and don’ts and mowing tips. Please register at thewebsterarboretum.org.  This presentation will take place at The Webster Arboretum 1700 Schlegel Rd in Webster.

Got expired drugs?

Webster Health and Education Network, together with the Town of Webster and the Webster Police Department will host a DEA National Drug Take Back event on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Webster Town Court, 1002 Ridge Rd. (behind Town Hall; look for the blue roof). Clear out your medicine cabinet to help to keep Webster safe. This will be a drive-through event so you don’t even have to get out of your car! 

This is your chance to safely dispose of unused, expired or unwanted medications. Registration is not required, but if you register you’ll get a reminder via email about the event. You can register and get more details here.

The Webster Health & Education Network (WHEN) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization serving Webster families for 30 years. Research shows that the longer a young person waits before trying drugs or alcohol, the less likely they are to become addicted later in life. WHEN works to delay, decrease, and prevent substance use by underage youth. 

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(posted 3/26/2026)

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What’s happening at the library?

24 Mar

I’ll be posting one of my mailbags in another day or two, but there’s so much cool stuff happening at the Webster Public Library in April and May that I wanted to break out those events for special attention.

Diverse Abilities Fair

The annual Diverse Abilities Resource Fair (formerly known as Special Needs Parent Resource Fair) is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. More than 70 Rochester-area agencies will be represented. Parents and caregivers are invited to stop in anytime during the fair, chat with the representatives and grab some information. All ages are welcome and if you or your loved one needs a break, Autism Up will have a sensory room set up in the Community Room.

Registration is not required, but is recommended, especially if you want an email reminder. Call 585-872-7075 or click here to register. More details to come about this as the event gets closer.

Good books, cheap

The Friends of WPL’s Spring Book Sale takes place Wednesday, April 22 through Saturday April 25.

The first day of the sale, April 22 from 4 to 7 p.m., is exclusively for Friends members. Membership can be purchased at websterlibrary.org or at the door.

All are welcome to attend the Book Sale on Thursday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hardcover books will be $1 each and paperbacks are only 50 cents each. Thursday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon are Bring-Your-Own-Bag Sale days, when you can fill your bag with books for only $5.

Want to do some volunteering?

The very popular Volunteer Fair returns on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon.

This is a great opportunity to chat with representatives from agencies all around Rochester who are looking for teen and adults volunteers. Registration is not required but recommended if you’d like a reminder. To register, call 585-872-7075 or visit websterlibrary.org. If you’d like to participate in the fair as an organization, please contact Jenny Paxson at 585-872-7075 ext 6144 or email at jennifer.paxson@libraryweb.org. 

And all this other stuff!

Here’s a brief look other upcoming programs:

  • April’s Community Exchange is party supplies. Drop it off your gently used party supplies at the library, ’cause someone will be able to use them! Then pick up something YOU need for your next party.
  • April’s Donation Station will support local Girl Scout Troop 60344, who are collecting items to make “kid kits.” They’re looking for games, puzzles, children’s books, coloring/activity books, colored pencils, crayons and markers.
  • Project Prom is returning to the library! Project Prom is a program that libraries, schools, and other community organizations run to provide formal attire to middle and high school students who might not be able to afford nice, fancy clothes for their prom, ball or other school dance. Through April 4, you can drop off your gently used formal wear — dress wear, shoes and accessories — at the library, and at Community Arts Day, library staff members will set up shop and give it all away to students in need.

For adults

  • American Roots & Blues Concert with Gordon Munding, Thursday April 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Gordon Munding sings and plays authentic Americana roots & blues music featuring slide guitar, fancy fingerpicking, and timeless tunes. Registration is required.
  • Heated Rivalry Night, Monday April 20, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Calling all loons! Join your fellow fans at the cottage for an evening of all things Heated Rivalry. There will be some Heated Rivalry-inspired crafts, trivia, snacks, a chance to discuss the show and books, and more. Come dressed in your best HR swag and make some new friends. Registration is required.
  • Wicked Movie Marathon & Party, Tuesday April 28. Movie showings begin at 9:30 a.m. with Wicked, followed by Wicked: For Good at 1 p.m. From noon to 1 p.m., enjoy a party with a light lunch, beverages, and sweet treats, and Wicked trivia. Registration is not needed for the movies, but is required to attend the party. Click here.

For Tweens and Teens

  • Maker Crafternoon, Tuesday March 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week’s craft will be buttons, perler beads creations, and beaded bracelets. Grades 4 through 12 welcome. Registration is required.
  • Make It Monday, April 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. This month you’ll be making popsicle stick mushroom houses. For grades 4 through 12 and adults. Registration is required.

For children and families

  • Egg Hunt, Friday April 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bring the family to search for Easter eggs at the library after hours. Hunt anytime between 5:30 and 7 p.m. and enjoy a spring craft afterwards. No registration is required.
  • Pet Storytime and Drop-in Crafts, Saturday April 11. It’s National Pet Day! Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m., and pet-themed crafts will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

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(posted 3/24/2026)

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Cast your vote! Help pick the LEGO Show Down champion

23 Mar

The LEGO masterpieces have been created, and it’s time for the judging!

Seven very creative families gathered at the Webster Recreation Center last Friday evening for the first-ever LEGO Family Show Down, a fun competition where participants were challenged to race against the clock and each other to build … well, whatever they wanted. Each family team was given the same selection of LEGOs and had a maximum of two hours to free-build their LEGO works of art. There were no restrictions as to the theme or size; the final product was only limited by their imagination and building skills.

The results are really impressive. There’s a Putt Put Golf course, Harmony Park, a giant, a warehouse, something that looks like it might be a bus garage, and more. All seven of the final creations are on display in the Recreation Center’s lobby, and now community members are asked to stop by and vote for your favorite.

The Rec Center is located at 1350 Chiyoda Dr. (off of Phillips) and the displays are right inside the front door. Just pop in, the friendly folks at the welcome desk will give you a ticket, you choose the creation you like best, and slip the ticket into the little box next to it. It’s that simple. Votes will be accepted through this Friday March 27 at noon.

I know that the event’s organizers are happy with the turnout and are considering scheduling another LEGO Family Show Down later this year. So stay tuned, dust off those LEGOs at home and start practicing!

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(posted 3/23/2026)

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A much more attractive welcome to Webster

22 Mar

Have you seen them? The Village of Webster has FINALLY installed new welcome signs on the approaches to the village.

I’ve known for a while that the Village Board has been working on replacing the worn-out signs. Their condition had been deteriorating for a long time, and they desperately needed a new coat of paint. They were, in short, a rather embarrassing representation of our village.

When I asked more a year ago about fixing them, I was told that some new ones were in the works. So I’m especially happy to see that they’ve finally been installed.

The handsome new signs — which feature an updated Village logo — are located in three places that I know of: on East Main near Phillips, on South Ave. at the corner of Pontiac, and on West Main near Webster Nails & Spa.

You’ll also notice that the “Where Life is Worth Living” slogan is not included on these new signs. That may very well be because that’s actually the Town of Webster’s motto. The Village of Webster is “Where Life Keeps Getting Better.” (Many people don’t realize the distinction.)

And also, by the way, have you noticed that the white string lights snaking up the Village light poles have not been removed? They appear to be the same “candy cane” strings that were installed for Winter Wonderland, but the red part has been disabled, just leaving the white. They’re rather attractive and I think make the village sparkle and look especially charming at night.

Thank you, Village of Webster, for these new little touches, which help make the village more attractive than ever.

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(posted 3/22/2026)

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Bygone Blog: Let the litter games begin!

21 Mar

You probably didn’t notice it, but spring officially arrived on Friday morning, in all its cold, cloudy and rainy glory. The occasion made me think of a spring day 13 years ago when we were still living off of Hatch Rd. in North Penfield. Jack and I would take a walk every day around our neighborhood, and every spring would be dismayed at the number of advertising flyers that were littering the ground.

I actually wrote two blogs about that. The first was in 2012, and this follow-up a year later.

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Let the Litter Games Begin!

(Originally posted March 31, 2013)

Around this time last year I posted a blog about G&G Sealcoating and its marketing literature. Specifically, it was about how their marketing literature was strewn all over our neighborhood. In one two-day period last April, my husband Jack and I picked up almost 30 of the flyers along our regular two-mile walking route through the neighborhood. They had fluttered out of the newspaper boxes where they had been carelessly stuffed, extracted by the strong spring winds.

Since then, I’ve always considered this particular company to be King of the Litterers. I thought their neighborhood trashing record would stand forever.

But on Friday, it was in real danger.

On Friday afternoon, Jack and I were on that very same two-mile walk when we noticed a glossy white flyer at the side of the road. We thought at first our seal-coating friends had gotten an early start on their littering in defense of their title. But we were surprised to see it was an entirely new contender in the litter derby — a lawn care company. A little farther down the road we found a second. Then a third. We began to think that maybe, just maybe, this company was going to mount a serious challenge for the title.

All of a sudden we became much more vigilant as we walked, carefully inspecting lawns and bushes. At one point we split up along two conjoined side streets to cover more ground. Sure enough, by the time we met back up at the far end, we had both collected a handful of glossy white flyers. But we also had collected a handful of glossy green flyers.

Yes, ANOTHER lawn care company had joined the contest. Game on.

Things got serious. We started keeping score. White Lawn Care Company (WLCC) had the early lead by virtue of all the flyers from the early part of the walk. But Green Lawn Care Company (GLCC) quickly made up the deficit. Before long the score was neck-and-neck. There were several lead changes. By the time we got home we’d lost count, and we were honestly excited to see if WLCC had been able to pull it out in the end.

But it wasn’t to be. The final tally was 18 WLCC flyers, 19 GLCC flyers.

So our heartiest congratulations to Green Lawn Care Company. Their total was far short of Driveway Seal-Coating Company’s record-setting 30 flyers, but they CAN claim the title of “Most Prolific Neighborhood Litterer of the Spring” so far. Enjoy that winning feeling, GLCC, for it will be fleeting. Driveway Seal-Coating Company — King of the Litterers — should be rejoining the game in a week or two. 

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Fortunately, I haven’t seen this issue cropping up in the village, but I wonder if it’s still happening in my old neighborhood?

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(posted 3/21/2026)

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March History Bit: Webster’s fire departments

20 Mar

Our West Webster and Webster Volunteer fire departments are both marking notable anniversaries this year. 

The West Webster Fire Department (WWFD) is turning 100 years old in 2026, and the Webster Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) 120 years old. While the departments now share a century of tradition, each evolved from modest roots into the highly-respected, dedicated community organizations they are today.

West Webster Fire Department

A local tragedy served as the catalyst for the formation of the West Webster Fire Department.

In the early 1900s, bucket brigades were the primary fire suppression system in West Webster. Buckets were hung on the rail at Goetzman’s store (on the southeast corner of Gravel and Ridge) in the event of a fire in the area.  

On January 15, 1925, tragedy struck in the 590 block of Ridge Rd., not far from where the current WWFD station is today. At the time, the closest fire department was in the Village of Webster, who arrived 10 minutes after the call went out. They immediately called for backup from Point Pleasant and Sea Breeze. But despite their best efforts, two buildings, a garage, five apartments and several cars were lost. 

After the fire, a community group called the “Social 20” took on the task of increasing fire protection in West Webster. On May 3, 1926, the West Webster Firemen’s Association held their first meeting. They began with only $75 to the organization’s name, but by the end of the month had raised enough to purchase a Federal truck chassis for $1,000. They built their first truck using parts from a decommissioned Rochester Fire Department chemical hose cart.

The first firehouse was in a garage on Ridge Road. Later, it moved to the southeast corner of Gravel and Ridge roads before finally settling in its current location on Gravel Rd., south of Ridge. The WWFD also operates from Station 2 on Backus Rd. and Station 3 on Plank Rd. 

Webster Volunteer Fire Department

The Webster Volunteer Fire Department kind of started out with an ice cream stand. 

In 1905, the WVFD as we know it today was just beginning to take shape, largely as a direct result of the Village of Webster’s incorporation that same year. That July, the Village Board passed an ordinance allowing the Webster Fire Association to maintain stands in celebration of the Fourth of July. Located at the southwest corner of South Ave. and Main St., the stands served soft drinks, sandwiches and ice cream. 

The following year, on March 23, 1906, a group of village men met to discuss the idea of forming a fire department. The Village Board approved the idea, and the WVFD was officially established, charged with the protection and preservation of property within the corporate limits of the Village of Webster.

Before 1905, as in West Webster, “bucket brigades” were the primary method of fighting fires. Residents would keep leather buckets in their homes or businesses, and when a fire broke out, would form a human chain from the nearest well to the blaze.

The original fire hall in 1907 was a building on South Avenue in the former Jayne and Mason Bank building. In 1908, the first firefighting apparatus was purchased from the town of Williamson. It was a hand-drawn, squirrel-tail pumper, which took 16 to 20 men to operate. That original pumper is now on display in front of the fire station on South Ave.  

A rather ingenious fire alarm system to announce fires was installed in front of the fire hall. It consisted of a steel tire from a locomotive suspended on a cross arm between two telephone poles with a spring mounted hammer and rope attached for ringing. The harsh sound could be heard over long distances and brought firefighters running from all directions. 

The Webster Volunteer Fire Department has served our community from its main station at 25 South Ave. since 1969. Additional stations are located on Salt Rd. and Phillips Rd. 

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(posted 3/20/2026)

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Webster’s SparX robotics team has strong showing at Finger Lakes Regional

19 Mar

About a week ago, I posted a blog about our One Webster SparX 1126 robotics team, which was preparing to take part in the Finger Lakes Regional First Robotics Competition at RIT. The event was held last weekend, and I recently received a follow-up from the school district about their strong performance.

It was a big, very competitive field. Despite the “Finger Lakes” name, the regional event drew an international crowd, including 56 teams from as far away as Ohio, Canada, Hawaii, and even Chinese Taipei.

SparX finished the weekend ranked 14th out of 56 teams, boasting a 7-3-0 record. Over the course of 10 matches, the team achieved a respectable high score of 358 points.

“It was a great competition, great learning!” said head coach David Schenk. “Our intake and shooter systems performed flawlessly. We helped our alliance win in semi-finals Match 9, and we competed against some of the best teams in the area.”

This year’s action-packed FIRST game, titled Rebuilt, features an archaeological and restoration theme. Teams are challenged to build industrial-sized robots that can recover “artifacts” (represented by yellow, 6-inch foam balls) and power up their alliance’s central scoring structure, the “hub,” by placing or throwing the artifacts inside. The field is also littered with obstacles, requiring robots to navigate over bumps or drive under a trench if their design is short enough.

Students answering judges’ questions
Making some adjustments to the robot between matches

Team 1126 is already preparing for their next challenge. They’ll travel to Albany on April 16-17 to compete in the Tech Valley Regional, where they hope to further improve their ranking. Fans and supporters are encouraged to follow the team on Instagram for live updates during the event.

“We’re already planning improvements and can’t wait to compete again!” Schenk added.

About SparX Team 1126

Team 1126 SparX is comprised of high school students from Webster Schroeder and Webster Thomas high schools. The team has been a dedicated participant in FIRST® for 24 seasons, dating back to 2003, and has won 30 awards throughout its history.

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(posted 3/19/2026)

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Webster Museum talk presents a journey through the history of quilting

18 Mar

The Webster Museum cordially invites everyone to a presentation by local quilt historian Beth Davis on Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m.

Beth has worked at The Genesee Country Village Museum and until recently was an American Quilter Society Certified Appraiser of Quilted Textiles. She is retired from both, preferring now to focus on her love of quilt making. She excels at both documenting oral history (having contributed to Quilters Save Our Stories, the largest oral history collection about quilt makers in the world) and documenting in written form (having written the GCVM catalog on their quilt collection). Beth is also the author of A Stitch in Time: Quilts From Genesee Country Village and Museum.

Beth will talk about the history of quilting and its many variations and applications. Time will be provided after the presentation to view the quilts displayed in exhibit areas throughout the museum.

The presentation is scheduled for Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. at the museum, 18 Lapham Park in the Village of Webster. There’s no cost to attend this program, but registration is required, and the seats are filling up quickly. Visit webstermuseum.org, and you’ll be directed to where you can sign up. Limit two people per registration.

Here’s a bit more about the museum’s current exhibit of quilts, which they call “Stitched Stories: a Celebration of Vintage Quilts”:

At the heart of the new exhibit are more than 20 handcrafted quilts. Visitors are invited to step back in time and explore the beauty, skill, and storytelling woven into quilts from the 19th and early 20th centuries, which showcase a wide variety of designs and techniques, each a reflection of the maker’s artistry and resourcefulness.

Far more than practical bedcovers, these quilts served as visual diaries of family life and community connections. Patterns such as “Courthouse Steps,” “Crazy Quilt,” and “Redwork” reveal regional traditions and changing fashions in both fabrics and colors. Some pieces were stitched from scraps of worn clothing, while others feature intricate embroidery or appliqué work that turned everyday materials into works of art.

“Stitched Stories” runs until June, inviting guests to experience how creativity and community have long been interlaced through needle and thread.

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(posted 3/18/2026)

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Spry Middle School seizes the day with “Newsies Jr.”

17 Mar

Stop the presses! The talented students of Spry Middle School are taking to the streets, and the stage, for their upcoming production of the hit musical Disney Newsies JR. 

Inspired by the newsies’ strike of 1899, Disney Newsies JR. is a 60-minute adaptation of the 2012 Broadway favorite, based on the 1992 Newsies film. The musical follows a ragtag group of New York City newboys who rally to fight the price hikes of paper moguls William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. Led by the determined Jack Kelly, and championed by the pen of budding newspaper reporter Katherine Plumber, the newsies unite across the city to stand their ground.

Spry’s production boasts a 50-member cast and 30+ member stage crew. Mentored by artistic director Bill Ambler, vocal/music director Stephen Costanza, and choreographer Jackie Collins, the local newsies have been “carrying the banner” through rehearsals, perfecting their two-steps and their Brooklyn accents.

Producer Tricia Mungo says, “Students really connect to the Newsies storyline because it speaks to the fact that you can make a difference and have an impact on your community no matter how young you are. This is so empowering.”

“Everyone loves a story that allows the underdog to come out on top,” she added.

Mungo said that Newsies’ music and high energy dancing has allowed the cast to have a great time, and they look forward to the audience having a great time as well!

Newsies will be presented at Spry Middle School, 119 South Ave. on Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m., and Saturday March 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $9 each and are available online here. They’ll also be available at the door. All tickets are reserve seating.

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(posted 3/17/2026)

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Show off your LEGO building skills at the Rec Center

16 Mar

There’s still time to sign up for a great family-fun event taking place this Friday, where you and your kids can show off your LEGO building skills and maybe win some cool prizes.

It’s called the LEGO Family Show Down, a friendly competition where family teams will race against one another and against the clock. Each family will have a maximum of two hours to free-build anything they want. There are no restrictions or themes and each family’s creation will be a reflection of their own imagination and skills.

Each creation will be on display for a week at the Webster Recreation Center for the community to vote on a winner. Once the voting is over, you’re welcome to pick up your family’s masterpiece. Which you can then place on your mantle and show off at home.

I’ll be taking photos of the creations for my blog as well, so I hope to see yours!

The Show Down takes place on Friday March 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per family and registration is required (you only have to register the adult). You can register online here or even easier yet, call the Rec Center at (585) 872-7103. But do it soon because the slots are filling up.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

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(posted 3/16/2026)

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