We’re going to begin today’s mailbag with a fun event taking place this weekend — a Raise the Steaks Meat Raffle to benefit Challenger Miracle Field.
It takes place this Saturday, June 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. at St. Nicholas Society, 206 Madison St., East Rochester. Tickets are $20, and you can purchase them online here. (This is a 21+ event.)
If you’ve never been to a meat raffle, you’re missing out on a great evening of raffles, drinks, apps, lots of laughs and lots of chances to bring home the bacon — literally (or steaks or hot dogs or pork chops…).
All proceeds will benefit Challenger Miracle Field, which provides people with developmental, physical or intellectual disabilities a barrier free, safe, accessible place to experience the health benefits and joy of play through baseball, other team sports, and adaptive recreational equipment.
Support the Webster Comfort Care Home
The Webster Comfort Care Home is promoting a fund-raiser in collaboration with Webster Interiors.
From June 1 through August 31, Webster Interiors, located at 975 Ebner Dr., will donate a portion of qualifying sales to support the compassionate end-of-life care provided by the Webster Comfort Care Home.
- 25% of all in-stock furniture, accessories, lighting, and area rug purchases will be donated.
- 10% of all special-order purchases will be donated.
- You’ll receive Webster Interiors’ guaranteed best pricing.
Participating is easy: simply show a screenshot of this post when you visit the Webster Interiors showroom and let them know you’d like your purchase to support Webster Comfort Care Home. Every purchase can make a difference.
Old books. Great prices.
The Friends of the Webster Public Library’s next Vintage and Collectible Book Sale has been scheduled for Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library’s community room.
You can browse 14 tables and about 250 books, which will be conveniently sorted by theme. Most books will be priced below $20. Check the flyer for more details.
The Webster Public Library is located at 980 Ridge Rd., at the back of Webster Plaza.
Calling all 1971 RLT grads!
The RL Thomas Class of 1971 is planning its 55th reunion, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3.
Plans right now are for an informal gathering Friday night at Bill Gray’s on Ridge Rd., followed by a big party open Saturday at the White House at Webster Park.
More details will follow, but in the meantime, mark your calendars!
An aromatic Christmas in July
The public is invited to beat the heat and step into a winter wonderland (without the snow) for the Christmas in July flower show on July 23, filled with festive floral displays, sparkling holiday decor, and the sweet scent of the season in full bloom.
Wander through beautiful themed arrangements, gather inspiration for your own celebrations, and enjoy the magic of Christmas wrapped in summer sunshine. The event will also feature horticultural, educational and children’s exhibits.
Two clubs from Webster, Country Gardeners of Webster and Klemwood Garden Club, will be represented, along with 23 other clubs in and around the Rochester area.
“Christmas in July” is presented by the 7th District Federated Garden Clubs of NY, and will be held on Thursday July 23 at the Damascus Shrine Center, 979 Bay Rd., from 1 to 5 p.m. It’s open to the public and free of charge. Plus, there’s plenty of parking.
Bring your friends, bring your family—and experience the joy of the holidays in a whole new way!
What do you love about the library?
The Webster Public Library’s community survey is still up and running, and the folks over there would really like your thoughts about their spaces and services.
Through August 1, they’re asking library patrons to fill out a quick survey. Your answers will help them figure out which spaces and services people are really happy with right now, and which ones might need improvement. Basically, you’re going to help them decide how best to spend their limited funds.
It’s a really quick survey, and only takes about five minutes, and aside from asking your gender and age for statistical purposes, you can fill it out anonymously. BUT if you’d like a chance to win a library swag bag, make sure to include your email address at the end.
There are a few ways you can access the form. First, try this Microsoft form. But if that doesn’t work on your browser, click through to the library webpage here, where you’ll find a link which should work. The survey will be available through August 1.
Chamber welcomes new staff member
The Webster Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed a new staff member on their team, Colleen Heinle.
Colleen has been hired as an Administrative Assistant. Her background includes professional responsibilities involving management, staffing, training, and administrative support.
Colleen enjoys working outside in her yard and garden, growing her own herbs and vegetables. She loves to read historical fiction, memoirs, and autobiographies. On the screen she enjoys historical and period dramas, Food Network, Jeopardy, news, current event shows, and “anything Martha Stewart.” Her pride and joy is her son Joseph, serving as a Lt. in the US Air Force BioMedical group, stationed in Abilene, TX. You may even see her at the Memorial Art Gallery, a beloved go-to.
The Chamber’s membership and use of services — especially their rocENROLL HEALTH health insurance services — have been expanding rapidly, so adding a new assistant became necessary to help handle the workload.
Fairport Angels Blood Drive
Here’s an event that’s actually happening in Fairport, but I know is well supported by our Webster community members:
The Fairport Angels Annual Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, June 18 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. John of Rochester gymnasium, 8 Wickford Way in Fairport.
This annual blood drive is held in memory of the “Fairport Angels” — Hannah Congdon, Bailey Goodman, Meredith McClure, Sara Monnat and Katie Shirley — all Fairport High School seniors lost their lives 18 years ago in an accident only five days after their graduation day. The drive is a way to keep their memories alive and help others.
This is a very popular blood drive, so pre-registration is recommended so the Red Cross can adequately staff the drive. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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(posted 6/17/2026)
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