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18 Feb

I was considering not even posting this mailbag for another week or so, since ALL of the events I’m featuring don’t happen until March or beyond. But I’m getting very tired of February and want to start looking well beyond all this snow and ice and stinkiness.

First, here’s another reminder about a very interesting program at the Webster Public Library. It was originally scheduled for Jan. 15, but it got snowed out and has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

It’s a presentation by local bike enthusiast Karen Lankeshofer about Elsa von Blumen, a famous Rochestarian and female bicyclist in the 1880s.

Von Blumen was a Rochesterian who, in the 1880s, raced high-wheeled bikes against horses, skaters, male cyclists, and eventually a growing number of women cyclists. Her first professional bike race was against a horse in Rochester’s Driving Park. From Rochester, she went on to race throughout the entire Eastern United States for a decade. Succeeding at the male-dominated sport at the time, von Blumen helped pave the way for other women to find the courage to break social taboos.

There’s no cost to attend but registration is required.

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the Webster Association of Senior Program Supporters (WSPS) will be the recipient of a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at the Webster Masonic Temple, 30 Orchard St., on Friday March 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. About 20 to 25 of the organization’s volunteer drivers will be there serving folks in our community.

Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under. And while you’re there, make sure to take a chance on the raffle for a hand-carved bear. (You know you’ve always wanted one.) Funds raised will help WSPS continue to expand their service programs.

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The Webster Arboretum will present a program about Preparing Your Garden for Spring Planting on Tuesday, March 10 beginning at 7 p.m.

As important as the right plants are, they can’t do ALL the work for you. A thriving garden takes planning and care. Take a moment to plan ahead to help set your garden up for a successful season. The program will be presented by Master Gardener Wendy Mendola. There’s no cost to attend, but please register at thewebsterarboretum.org. 

The Webster Arboretum is located at 1700 Schlegel Rd.

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The Webster Public Library’s next Vintage Book Sale has been scheduled for Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Friends of the Public Library volunteers will have 14 tables of books set up in the Community Room, separated into a large variety of genres to make browsing easier. (Check out the flyer for more details.) Most books are under $20.

So stop in and grab some old bargains!

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Save the date for the next performance by the Willink Middle School Student Parent Band, scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. The performance will feature special guests the Perinton Concert Band.

Tiffany DiPiazza and Matt Osiko direct the Student Parent Band. It is made up of Willink Middle School students, alumni, parents, other family members and friends. Mark Kellogg will direct the Perinton Concert Band.

More information to come about this event, but put it on your calendar now.

On Saturday, March 28 from 5 to 9 p.m., the Webster Comfort Care Home will hold a meat raffle at the Genesee Valley Moose Club in Henrietta. Advance-sale tickets are only $10 ($20 at the door), and there’ll be a cash bar and food available for purchase.

The event will feature meat, fish and seafood packages from Meat Man Dan, other raffles and prizes, and a chance to win a 5-cubic foot chest freezer from Orville’s Appliance, a $200 value. You don’t have to be present to win the freezer … or even attend the meat raffle at all. Click here to purchase freezer raffle tickets.

All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Webster Comfort Care Home. Sponsorship packages are also available.

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The Webster Chamber of Commerce is looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant at their office, located at 1110 Crosspointe Lane.

The additional support has become necessary as the Chamber membership numbers have grown and as more New York residents have come to take advantage of the Chamber’s rocENROLL HEALTH health insurance enrollment program.

Responsibilities will include managing incoming phone calls, mail, and email; greeting visitors; drafting correspondence; managing calendars; maintaining databases; clerical support; bookkeeping and more. Qualifications include experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office 365, good organizational and communication skills, among others. The schedule is flexible, from 16 to 24 hours a week, and the pay will be between $20 to $22 an hour.

Click here to see more details about the position. Submit your letter of interest or resume to: Office@WebsterChamber.com

This final note is from Webster Chamber member Embrace Your Sisters, a Canandaigua-based organization dedicated to providing emergency financial support for people with breast cancer. The organization covers 13 counties, and more than $700,000 has been distributed to date.

In the past, Webster residents have supported — and received financial support from — Embrace Your Sisters, so I’d like to share this information about one of their upcoming events, the 19th annual Tea at Two Fashion Show on May 3.

The Fashion Show will be held at Casa Larga in Fairport, and tickets are on sale now. But there are also a few other ways individuals and businesses can get involved:

  • Sponsorships – earn online, local media, and social media visibility pre-event and at the event
  • Program Ads – visible to 300+ (female/male, 25+), expressing appreciation or bringing attention to business products or services
  • Silent Auction donations – new, individual, or themed sets 

Click here to purchase tickets and find out more details about how you can get involved. More information to come about this event soon.

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(posted 2/16/2026)

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St. Pat’s Parade Committee recognizes Bella’s Bumbas

13 Feb

It’s always neat to see who the Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee chooses every year as their annual honorees — like the Grand Marshal, Honorary Marshal, Citizen of the Year and the like. But this year, the announcement was especially exciting, because one of this year’s honorees is Webster’s very own Bella’s Bumbas.

At the annual kickoff event, held Sunday Feb. 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn, the committee announced that Bella’s Bumbas has been chosen as this year’s Official Charitable Organization. Anyone who’s read my blog for even a short time should already be familiar with this awesome grassroots, all-volunteer organization. Run by Webster residents Marty Parzynski and Rebecca Orr, it’s dedicated to building miniature wheelchairs for children with a wide variety of mobility issues, charging the families only for shipping.

In her announcement, Parade Committee Director Kate McBride introduced the organization by saying,

Since its founding, Bella’s Bumbas has grown from a small community effort into a global mission, having provided over 3,500 chairs to children in 70 different countries. Each chair represents a story of hope, inclusion, and possibility. Families who once felt isolated, now watch their children roll beside their peers, discovering new levels of confidence and independence. This incredible journey has been made possible entirely through volunteer dedication, community support, and the belief that no child should be left without mobility, simply because of financial or geographic barriers.

In this year’s parade, Bella’s Bumbas will showcase these little chairs and the joy they bring not only to the children who receive them, but also to the volunteers and donors who make each one possible.

As the Charitable Organization honoree, Bella’s Bumbas will get prime placement near the very beginning of the parade line-up. They’ve already started planning a pretty spectacular float, which will feature several Bumba chairs and “bumbaleers” riding them, hay bales, gold frills and lots of lights. Adult volunteer walkers and some young “test riders” will be rolling beside the float to hand out information and goodies to the crowd. It may very well be the first float in the parade, so it will be difficult to miss!

This is an incredibly well-deserved honor for Bella’s Bumbas, whose life-changing work for children worldwide often flies under the radar. While we in Webster have long been proud to call them our own, it’s wonderful to see them get the recognition they deserve, giving the rest of the Rochester area a chance to discover this incredible organization.

Congratulations, Marty and Rebecca, on this amazing honor.

The 2026 Tops St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at East Ave. and Alexander St. Make sure to watch for the Bella’s Bumbas float at the beginning of the parade and cheer loud for our Webster neighbors!

On a related note…

This year’s Honorary Marshal is Dave North, a well-known musician who’s played in and around Webster and Rochester for decades. He was (and is) a regular performer at the former Barry’s Old School Irish in the Village of Webster and the new Barry’s Pub in Fairport. I’m pleased to consider Dave a good friend and congratulate him on his honor!

Dave, by the way, has his own connection to Bella’s Bumbas. Last year on one of his trips to London, he brought a Bumba chair along with him to deliver to a child there.

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(posted 2/13/2026)

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Webster community mailbag

10 Feb

It’s not too late to recycle your Christmas tree

Assuming you’re not using it for Valentine’s Day decoration, you can still drop off your tree for recycling through Feb. 28 at the Webster Highway Department, 1005 Picture Parkway (off of Hard Rd.)

Once you drive in, as soon as you see the gas pumps, look to the left and you will see a sign where you can leave the tree by the gate.

Supervisor Scialdone Community Office Hours

Your next opportunity to have a chat with Webster Town Supervisor Alex Scialdone is this Wednesday, February 11, when he’ll hold his next Community Office Hours from 5 to 6 p.m. at Liberty Lodge at Finn Park, 850 Maple Drive. And if you can’t make that time, he’s also scheduled office hours on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Webster Recreation Center.

Note that there is no formal presentation at these events. It’s just your chance to hang out with the supervisor, ask your questions and present your concerns. You don’t have to register; just show up.

Have lunch and network with the Chamber

This next notice is from the Webster Chamber of Commerce:

The February Connect @ Noon event will be hosted by Susan Tripp of SMT Mobile Notary and Brett Dawson of the Dawson Law Firm. The event will be held at the offices of the Chamber of Commerce and & rocENROLL HEALTH, 1110 Crosspointe Lane, this Friday Feb. 13 from noon to 1:30 pm. Lunch will be provided.

Webster Chamber members host Connect @ Noon events every month, opportunities to build current professional relationships and to begin new ones. Members and professionals interested in doing business in Webster and becoming members of the Chamber are invited to attend. Bring your business cards and a door prize to increase your visibility through announcements and the Chamber website. 

There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.

Spaghetti. Yum.

Looking ahead to March, the Webster Association of Senior Program Supporters (WSPS) will be the recipient of a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at the Webster Masonic Temple, 30 Orchard St., on Friday March 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. About 20 to 25 of our volunteer drivers will be there serving folks in our community.

Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under. And while you’re there, make sure to take a chance on the raffle for a hand-carved bear. (You know you’ve always wanted one.) Funds raised will help WSPS continue to expand their service programs.

Party for Mardi Gras

Here’s a reminder about a fun way to celebrate Mardi Gras with our community.

St. Martin Lutheran Church’s annual Mardi Gras Free Pancake Supper is coming up on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the church, 813 Bay Rd.

This annual event is a thank-you to the community for supporting St. Martin’s charitable missions all year. The dinner will feature unlimited pancakes and syrup, sausages and applesauce. Beads will be provided and you can even make your own masks. Feel free to come dressed in Mardi Gras style, and bring the whole family and all your friends.

There’s no charge, but a free will offering to support St. Martin’s Little Free Pantry would be very appreciated, or bring boxed and canned goods.

Our schools’ spring musical season continues in early March when Webster Thomas High School presents Footloose the Musical March 5 through 7. It tells the story of Ren McCormack, a Chicago teen who moves to the small, conservative town of Bomont, where dancing and rock music have been banned by Reverend Shaw Moore after a tragic accident. Ren clashes with the strict town, falls for the reverend’s rebellious daughter, and with his new friends, rallies the teens to challenge the ban and fight for their right to dance.

Show times are Thursday and Friday March 5 and 6 at 7 p.m., and Saturday March. 7 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. More to come about tickets.

Later in the month, on March 20 and 21, Spry Drama Club will present the hit musical Disney Newsies Jr.

This family-friendly stage adaptation of the Broadway musical tells the true story of New York City newsboys striking for fair treatment in 1899. Led by charismatic Jack Kelly and aided by reporter Katherine Plumber, the newsies unite against powerful publishers like Joseph Pulitzer to fight exploitation, learn the power of their collective voice and win better conditions, while exploring themes of courage, friendship, and social justice. Show times are Friday March 20 and Saturday March 21 at 7 p.m. I’ll let you know when tickets are available.

Save the date for bowling!

CDS Wolf Foundation is hosting their 19th annual Strike for Abilities Bowling Party on Sunday, March 8 at Bowlero in Webster. Final details for this great event are still being worked out, but organizers are looking for sponsors. Click here for more information.

Stay tuned for more information.

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(posted 2/10/2026)

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Webster Knights of Columbus announce fundraisers

8 Feb

The Webster Knights of Columbus have announced two fund-raising initiatives planned for the coming months, continuing their long-standing tradition of charitable giving to Monroe County organizations that support the independence, dignity, health, nutrition, and quality of life of individuals and families in the Rochester area.

The first is a raffle, with a chance to win several fabulous prizes. The grand prize is a trip to Cooperstown, valued at $1,350 which includes a gift card to the Otesaga Resort Inn and spending money. Other prizes include four tickets to a Red Wings game, a round of golf for four at Greystone, a Red Wings jersey, autographed Amerks jersey, autographed hockey stick, a golf bag, three dozen golf balls, and a NY Yankees coat. 

Tickets are now on sale for $20 each, available by emailing RCurtis@frontiernet.net, and the winners will be drawn March 5. 

Proceeds from the raffle will be placed in the Knights’ Charity Holdings Account, which provides donations to a number of charities during the year, including Webster Comfort Care Home, Blue Star Mothers, Coats for Kids, Pines of Peace, St. Andrew’s Food Cupboard, Rochester Hope, and others. 

The second event is the Knights of Columbus’ annual Charity Dinner on Saturday, April 25. The dinner will be held at the Webster Golf Club, 440 Salt Rd. Tickets are $55, and proceeds will benefit: 

* Webster Comfort Care Home, a comprehensive and compassionate two-bed home for terminally ill individuals, and  

* St. Michael’s Woodshop, a program for city boys and girls ages 13 to 18 to work after school and over the summer developing woodworking skills. Business owners are also encouraged to purchase an advertisement in the program, which will be handed to every attendee at the dinner. To purchase tickets or place an advertisement in the program, call Bob Curtis at 749-2869 or email him at RCurtis@frontiernet.net.

Business owners are also encouraged to purchase an advertisement in the program, which will be handed to every attendee at the dinner. To purchase tickets or place an advertisement in the program, call Bob Curtis at 749-2869 or email him at RCurtis@frontiernet.net.

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(posted 2/8/2026)

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What’s happening at the library?

4 Feb

I usually try to highlight at least some Webster Public Library events in my regular mailbags, but I decided to separate them out this time around because there are a few new things I want to tell you about.

For starters, the first edition of the library’s Senior Newsletter hit my email box recently, and if you haven’t signed up for it yet, you might want to consider doing so, because it’s packed with information of interest to us older folks. The newsletter is geared for adults ages 55 and up, and includes informational resources for seniors, large print books arriving soon and newly added to the library’s collection, and upcoming library events geared towards seniors. 

Specifically, the February edition has features on

  • audiobooks
  • Kanopy, the new movie and streaming service
  • new large print books coming to the library
  • upcoming events on genealogy and caregiving for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, and more.

Click here to read more about the newsletter and sign up to get it emailed to you every month.

If you like model trains make sure to stop into the library this Friday (Feb. 6) or Saturday (Feb. 7) to check out a huge model train display set up by the Genesee & Ontario Model-N-Gineers Club. No registration is required, and train aficionados of all ages are welcome. Hours for the display will be noon to 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

For more information about the club visit their website here. 

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Here’s a quick look at some other events coming up at the library this month:

  • The February Community Exchange is knicknacks and bric-a-brac. You know you’ve got a lot of that hanging around the house.
  • Keep the whole family entertained with Spring Break programs including:
    • Paint With Me! step-by-step painting tutorial for teens and adults, Monday Feb. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (registration required)
    • Family Trivia, Tuesday Feb. 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. (registration required)
    • Library Club, Wednesday Feb. 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (registration required)
    • A visit from the Seneca Park Zoomobile, Friday Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to noon (no registration required)
    • Animal Drop-In Crafts, Friday Feb. 20 and Saturday Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (no registration required)
  • For adults:
    • “Rochester’s Broad St. Bridge and Subway, Past, Present and Future,” a talk by Michael Brown, Tuesday Feb. 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (registration required)
  • For kids:
    • Take Your Child to the Library Day, Saturday Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities all day long. (no registration required)
    • Valentine’s Day Dance, Friday Feb. 13, 10 to 11 a.m. (all ages welcome, no registration required)
  • For everyone!
    • Olympic Reading Decathlon — pick up a reading log at the desk to get started. Complete as many of the reading programs as you can buy March 31 to be eligible to win great prizes!

Finally, here’s a reminder about a very interesting program which was originally scheduled for Jan. 15 (we got a little snow that day), but has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

It’s a presentation by local bike enthusiast Karen Lankeshofer about Elsa von Blumen, a famous Rochestarian and female bicyclist in the 1880s.

Von Blumen was a Rochesterian who, in the 1880s, raced high-wheeled bikes against horses, skaters, male cyclists, and eventually a growing number of women cyclists. Her first professional bike race was against a horse in Rochester’s Driving Park. From Rochester, she went on to race throughout the entire Eastern United States for a decade. Succeeding at the male-dominated sport at the time, von Blumen helped pave the way for other women to find the courage to break social taboos.

There’s no cost for the presentation but registration is required.

Check out the events tab at the Webster Public Library website for more information about all these programs. The library is located at 980 Ridge Rd., in Webster Plaza.

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(posted 2/3/2026)

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Pfft. What’s a little snow? Get out for a hike!

3 Feb

Winter is actually a great time of year for a hike. Our already beautiful local parks and preserves become even more spectacular under a layer of snow. They’re so unbelievably quiet and peaceful that sometimes the only thing you can hear is the ice cracking under your boots. As long as you’re bundled up against the cold and have some good boots (and traction cleats), a winter hike is nothing less than food for the soul.

If you like that idea but aren’t sure where to start, the Friends of Webster Trails would like to invite you to a stroll through one of our town’s newest trail systems, the State Road Nature Preserve. The hike is scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the preserve, 1571 State Rd.

The family-friendly, guided hike will take participants through most of the preserve’s trails (measuring a bit more than one mile). If there’s snow (which there likely will be), you’ll look for animal tracks as you traverse a hidden trail network. Make sure to dress in layers and have traction devices for your feet if necessary. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.

There’s no charge for the hike, but please register here so the Friends know how many to expect. More information about winter hiking safety can be found here.

Can’t make it to State Rd.?

If you like the idea of a winter hike but can’t make it to the State Rd. guided hike this weekend, consider the Friends’ Loop of the Month, described in the Friends’ February newsletter:

With winter conditions still in place, flatter trails are often the best choice when dealing with ice and snow. Consider starting at Gosnell Big Field. From there, you can follow the connector path into Vosburg Hollow, then continue on to the Hojack Trail. This loop is approximately 2.5 miles,with the option to add extra distance by heading farther along the Hojack Trail before turning back. This loop offers flexibility, scenic views, and a great way to enjoy the trails safely during the winter months.

If trail conditions are icy, an easier option is to walk through Vosburg Hollow, cross the bridge, through the parking lot, up the connector trail  onto the Hojack Trail. Be aware that Vosburg Hollow includes a few hills that may be slippery in winter conditions, so use caution.

Trees in your way on the trail?

If you ARE a regular hiker and frequently enjoy Webster’s amazing trail system, no doubt you’ve come across a tree or two blocking the path. Ash trees especially like to topple in high winds.

If you do see something like that, the Friends would really like to know about it. You can email them here, with the following information:

  • The preserve name
  • The trail where the tree is located or drop pin
  • A photo if you can. That way they can bring the proper equipment to take care of the job.

Extra eyes on the trails help the Friends respond more quickly and keep the trails safe for everyone. (And P.S. try to avoid walking in the woods during high winds.)

Become a Friend

If you’d like to keep tabs on all of the latest news from the all-volunteer Friends of Webster Trails, including advance notice of special events, consider joining the organization and you, too, will get their monthly newsletter. It’s only $15 for individuals, $20 for families, and worth every penny. Click here for more information.

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(posted 2/3/2026)

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Webster Schroeder presents On the Town this weekend

2 Feb

When it comes to bringing a classic musical to spectacular life on stage, you can count on Webster Schroeder High School to do it up right.

This spring, that musical is On the Town, a Golden Age masterpiece by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, which hits the Schroeder stage this Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 5 to 7. It follows three sailors on 24-hour shore leave in New York City in 1944, each looking for romance and adventure, and is famous for songs like “New York, New York” and “Some Other Time.” The show premiered on Broadway in December, 1944 and ran for more than a year.

Schroeder is just one of two schools staging On the Town this year, which in large part reflects that the musical is a rather daunting undertaking for high school students. But Artistic Director Carrie Zugelder knew that — in addition to her current crew of talented students — she had an outstanding group of young actors coming up from Spry Middle School, whom she suspected had the chops to tackle the dance-heavy production.

She was right. As intimidating as the challenge might have been, the young Schroeder actors, singers and dancers have achieved it with characteristic skill, talent and determination, crafting a performance that radiates energy and lingers long after the final curtain.

Even cobbling together the appropriate pit orchestra from students and community members was a challenge in itself. Bernstein’s scores are notoriously difficult, no matter the show. But for On the Town, he had to bridge the large gap between a Broadway musical and a symphonic ballet, while capturing the frantic energy of 1944 New York City. The result is an unusually large pit orchestra (especially for a high school production) heavy on brass, strings and percussion, creating a full symphonic “swing” sound.

It’s pretty fantastic.

I was honored to be able to sit in on a rehearsal, and got to chat a bit with Zugelder during intermission, who shared some interesting background about the production. The 1944 musical adaptation was based on a “Fancy Free,” a ballet choreographed by Jerome Robbins. It was the first integrated musical ever, casting both black and white actors on the same stage — a rather pioneering choice in the early 1940s. A well-known film adaptation was made in 1949, starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra, the first musical ever filmed on location in New York City. 

This is a don’t-miss show, filled with impressive dancing, great voices, and surprising humor. The photos here (thank you Dresden Engle) capture some of the energy, but you really want to see this show for yourself. As usual, Webster Schroeder Musicals does NOT disappoint.

The curtain rises this Thursday through Saturday, February 5 to 7, with shows at 7 p.m. each night and a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday, February 7. Click here for tickets.

Thanks again to Desden Public Relations for these great photos!

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(posted 2/2/2026)

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Webster community mailbag

1 Feb

Quite the variety of notices in today’s mailbag, so make sure to read till the end.

Color Your Community Green will host a discussion this coming Tuesday focused on Monroe County’s Climate Action Plan and how it can be used to meet state goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Information will be presented about the most effective solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions locally and how we can build a sustainable future for our community. Community members are encouraged to attend and share your concerns about climate change as well as your visions for a sustainable community.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday Feb. 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Webster Public Library’s Community Room. There’s no cost to attend but please register here so the library knows how many chairs to set up.

Go Red!

Carla Ann Scheiber, owner of Lovely You Aesthetics in the Village of Webster, has enthusiastically signed on to the Go Red for Women campaign, an American Heart Association initiative to raise awareness that cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women, and empowers women to take charge of their heart health.

As part of her efforts, Carla Ann will be hosting a Go Red Lovely Galentine’s Event on Friday, Feb. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lovely You Aesthetics, 82 North Ave. Tickets are $30, and attendees will get cocktails, food, a Go Red Lovely shirt and five raffle tickets for a chance to win some fabulous prizes. Click here to get tickets.

So grab your girls, wear red, and support women’s health while making an impact together.

Party for Mardi Gras

St. Martin Lutheran Church’s annual Mardi Gras Free Pancake Supper is coming up on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the church, 813 Bay Rd.

This annual event is a thank-you to the community for supporting St. Martin’s charitable missions all year. The dinner will feature unlimited pancakes and syrup, sausages and applesauce. Beads will be provided and you can even make your own masks. Feel free to come dressed in Mardi Gras style, and bring the whole family and all your friends.

There’s no charge, but a free will offering to support St. Martin’s Little Free Pantry would be very appreciated, or bring boxed and canned goods.

Kindergarten registration now open

Webster Central School District kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open.

Families with incoming kindergartners are asked to register them now via the Infinite Campus Parent & Student Portal at www.websterschools.org by clicking More > Student Registration and completing the 2026-27 registration completely online. All registrations completed via the portal are streamlined by accessing the current information on file. 

The district is encouraging families to register early because it takes a lot of planning to appropriately place students in our seven elementary schools. If there is not enough space for a child to enroll at their home elementary school, registrations will be processed in the order in which they are received.

PreK registration is not yet open. The preK lottery for the 2026-27 school year will be open February 13 at 10 a.m. and run through March 14. Parents and caregivers interested in learning more about the district’s preK options are invited to attend an open house on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m.

The district has three preK options:

  • Full-day (five hours) located at our elementary schools and both high schools
  • Full-day (5 hour) with wrap care located at a childcare community partner with wrap care paid by the family
  • Half-day (2.5 hours) with morning and afternoon options at STARS Preschool next to Holy Trinity Church

The upcoming open house provides families living within the Webster CSD boundaries an opportunity to see some of the sites and learn more about the program before registering for the lottery. This adult visit is intended to support families in ranking their choices and answering questions prior to the registration window beginning Feb. 13.

Open houses will take place at:

  • Webster Schroeder High School, 875 Ridge Road, Webster (enter door 4)
  • Bay View YMCA, 1209 Bay Road, Webster
  • Busy Blossoms, 60 Barrett Drive, Webster
  • Expressive Beginnings, 12 May Street, Webster
  • Kids First, 1676 Empire Blvd., Webster
  • STARS Preschool, 1456 Ridge Road, Webster

Families who are unable to attend the open house and would like to learn more about Webster CSD PreK are encouraged to visit the website at websterschools.org/prek or call (585) 216-0122.

Got antiques?

This isn’t Webster specific, but will be of interest to anyone who loves antiques: Antiques Roadshow is coming to Mumford on Wednesday, June 17.

You won’t be able to just show up or buy tickets at the door. They’re distributed through a random sweepstakes.

  • Deadline to Enter: You must submit your entry by Monday, April 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT.
  • Cost: Tickets are free.
  • The Process: You can enter the drawing on the official PBS Antiques Roadshow website. Winners are usually notified in mid-to-late April.
  • The “Producer Picks” Contest: When you enter the sweepstakes, you have the option to submit photos of your specific item. If a producer loves your item’s story or mystery, you might be selected for a “Producer Pick” ticket, which guarantees you a spot.

Limit is two tickets per address. Good luck!

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(posted 2/1/2026)

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New museum program pairs story time with history

29 Jan

The Webster Museum is introducing a brand new program in February, designed to help history come alive in a fun way for elementary-aged students.

It’s called “Story Time at the Museum,” and the first one is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m. This month’s theme is Valentine’s Day. Children will share a story, learn about the history of this special day, examine some antique Valentines and make their own Valentine greetings.

The Valentine’s Day-themed story time is just the first in what organizers are hoping will be a regular first-Saturday-of-the-month event, each month pairing delightful stories with interesting historical lessons. On March 7, the story time program will be all about quilts and quilting, and highlight the museum’s current display of historical quilts.

There’s no charge to attend and all ages are welcome. The Webster Museum is located at 18 Lapham Park in the Village of Webster.

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(posted 1/29/2026)

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Willink Theater Club presents (the delightful) Disney Descendants this weekend

28 Jan

We’re all familiar with Maleficent, Jafar, the Evil Queen and Cruella De Vil, some of Disney’s most infamous villains. We grew up watching them, cheering when their evil plans went awry, and later introducing them to our own children. But in all that time, it probably never occurred to us that those villains might have children of their own.

Well, they do. And now those children are teenagers. In Willink Middle School’s production of Disney Descendants this weekend, you’ll get to meet them, in all their teen-angst, evil glory.

The energetic musical tells the story of the villains’ four troubled teenage offspring — Mal, Evie, Carlos and Jave — who with their parents are imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost. They’ve never before ventured off the island. But when they’re sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

More than 100 sixth, seventh and eighth graders have been working hard for four months to bring Disney Descendants to the Willink stage, and their efforts have created something magical. With catchy Disney-esque tunes (including a few you might recognize), high-powered dances and clever costuming, the audience is swept along through a surprisingly heartwarming story of friendship and adventure.

One of the things I enjoy most about attending a middle school musical like this is the opportunity to see talented young singers and actors just beginning their journeys in the performing arts. Their acting and voices may not yet be fully polished, but it’s easy to see the natural talent underneath. Watching those skills grow and develop as these young performers move on to the Thomas High School stage will be a real pleasure.

Disney Descendants will be performed in the Willink Middle School Cafetorium , 900 Publisher’s Parkway, on Friday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 31 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $11 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens, and free for children age 2 and younger. Click here to get yours now.

Here’s a slideshow of more photos from the rehearsal:

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(posted 1/28/2026)

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