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Sip and thrift at the Village of Webster’s new mocktail bar

26 May

For weeks now, word has been spreading around town: a new mocktail bar is coming to West Main Street in the Village of Webster. While everyone seems very excited about the concept, the name, Threads and Tonic, has definitely raised some curious eyebrows. It’s an intriguing choice for a bar, leaving many to wonder: what’s with the “threads” part?

Everyone will soon find out that the unusual name is actually a very accurate representation of the unique concept that is Threads and Tonic: a healthy, no-alcohol social gathering place combined with a casual vintage clothing shopping experience.

Owner Tracy Adkins found a brilliant way to blend two of her greatest passions: bartending and thrifting. With 20 years of experience in the bar industry, Tracy is widely known for her incredible homemade juices. But her talents don’t stop at the bar; her close friends have long relied on her uncanny ability to track down the perfect piece of vintage clothing for any special event.

And now, starting this week, all of Webster will benefit from Tracy’s expertise.

Threads and Tonic will be officially opening this Thursday, May 28 at 20 West Main St. in the Village of Webster. Patrons will enjoy a variety of craft mocktails, non-alcoholic spirits, NA beers, specialty teas, and healthy beverage options including fresh juices. Light food items are also available. And of course, as you enjoy your mocktail you can browse some vintage threads.

Tracy describes her new place as a place where she blends “secondhand treasures with zero-proof pleasures. … We’re all about sipping on delicious mocktails while rocking unique thrift finds that scream personality. Whether you’re here for a refreshing drink or to score some one-of-a-kind threads, we’ve got the perfect mix to keep your spirits high and your style on point. Come chill with us and discover your new favorite hangout spot.”

Step inside Threads and Tonic, and you’ll find a spacious, welcoming main room with comfortable seating and a curated selection of vintage clothing racks. In the adjacent room, the bar offers plenty of additional seating, complete with a fantastic view of life passing by on Main Street.

It’s a concept that I think is going to be very popular. More and more these days, people are choosing to drink less alcohol when they go out, but still like the social aspect of going to a bar. Threads and Tonic is the perfect solution.

As Tracy said, “It’s just a different type of space where you can hang out. Plus, you can go buy something you know for a holiday or birthday, or just yourself.”

After all, she added, “Retail therapy is a thing.”

Tracy will celebrate her grand opening this Thursday morning May 28 at 11 a.m. with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Then hang around and try one of her soon-to-be-famous mocktails. Threads and Tonic is located at 20 West Main St. in the Village of Webster. Found out more on her Facebook page or Instagram (@threadsandtonic).

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(posted 5/26/2026)

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Here’s another way to remember and honor our veterans

25 May

Hot on the heels of Webster’s Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony, here’s another great way that you can show respect for our local veterans.

It’s a project called “Stoned Cleaned,” and its mission is to clean veterans’ headstones at Webster Union Cemetery. Spearheaded by Stephen Cataldi, the project was originally a five-year volunteer effort begun in 2019. Community turnout was so massive, however, all of the cleaning was completed in 2022, well ahead of schedule.

But now it’s time to do it again.

Two headstone-cleaning sessions have been scheduled in the next several weeks: May 31 and June 14. Participants are asked to bring rubber gloves and safety goggles if you have them. Wear clothes you can get wet and a little dirty. You’ll be provided with cleaning supplies, buckets, brushes, D2 Cleaner and hoses, plus full instructions.

You’re welcome to clean any headstones, including those of friends and family members, even if they aren’t veterans.

This year’s project is being held in conjunction with Webster Union Cemetery Historian Cherie Wood and Wreaths Across America — Webster.

It all happens Sunday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to noon and Sunday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Webster Union Cemetery, 345 Webster Rd. (at the corner of Woodhull). Click here to sign up for either date. Spots are limited.

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(posted 5/25/2026)

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Photos from the Memorial Day Parade and ceremony

25 May

Memorial Day 2026 dawned gray and cool in Webster, but the gloomy weather did little to dampen the annual Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony.

Hundreds of community members lined South Ave. and Main St. to watch the parade, which was led by local veterans, who received much applause and many a “thank you!” They included this year’s honorary grand marshal, Bill Ruoff, an Army veteran who served in the elite 82nd Airborne Division, and who also served as Mayor of the Village of Webster. They were followed by first responder units from Webster, West Webster and Penfield, Boy Scouts, and of course the Webster Marching Band. It all made for a rather short (only about 10 minutes long), yet meaningful parade.

Marchers gathered at 9 a.m. at Spry Middle School, where they lined up for the mile-long parade. It traveled along South Ave to Main Street, then west to Webster Rural Cemetery for the remembrance ceremony.

It was a very nice ceremony, as usual. It’s always the same every year, but the solemn prayers and speeches always manage to remind the assembled crowd what this day is really all about — not barbecues and family gatherings and a three-day weekend, but to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I am always especially heartened to see all the children in attendance, who (I hope) are being taught the real meaning of Memorial Day.

Thank you to all who organized and participated in today’s events.

Click here for a Facebook gallery with some photos from the parade, memorial ceremony, and many of the community members who came out to honor our veterans. Or if you don’t have Facebook, click here.

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(posted 5/23/2026)

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Harmony in the House returns next week

22 May

Two of Rochester’s premier a cappella choruses (which both hail from little ol’ Webster) — the Chorus of the Genesee and Rochester Rhapsody — will join forces (and voices) on Saturday May 30 for Harmony in the House, a special performance of ringing chords and feel-good musical fun.

The musical treat will feature both choruses and six different a cappella ensembles, including the quartets Achording to Us and Kircher Park Four, which both hail from the Harmony House. The Mercy McAuley Choir will also be performing.

The choruses promise “contemporary a cappella hits, show-stopping barbershop classics, and high-energy numbers that will have you smiling and tapping your toes,” and a finale where the combined Chorus of the Genesee and Rochester Rhapsody choruses will perform three songs together.

Plus, in addition to the beautiful music, there’ll be door prizes, raffles and more.

It’s acapella vocal harmony at its finest, which all happens on Saturday, May 30 at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy High School, 1437 Blossom Rd. Advance-sale tickets are $20 each, and as a thank you for buying in advance, if you buy two tickets, they’ll throw in a third one for free. Tickets at the door will be $25. Click here for tickets, and feel free to add an extra donation (please and thank you) to benefit the Chorus of the Genesee.

Find out more on the Facebook event page here.

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(posted 5/22/2026)

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Two upcoming Webster fairs highlight Greater Rochester senior services

20 May

Webster seniors looking to connect with local services will soon have two fantastic opportunities right in their backyard. The Webster Recreation Center and Webster Public Library will each host an upcoming Senior Resource Fair tailored specifically for community members ages 55 and older. The events will bring together dozens of organizations from across the Greater Rochester area, offering information on everything from senior living and recreation to meal programs, legal services, and more.

The first of the two events is scheduled at the Webster Recreation Center on Wednesday, May 27 — National Senior Fitness and Health Day — from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will feature health and information vendors, a free yogurt bar, free health assessments, mini fitness demonstrations, cornhole and tours of the Rec Center. Plus there’ll be some raffle prizes.

The event is open to the 55+ community. You do not have to be a member of the Rec Center and no registration is necessary. Just pop in when you can! The Rec Center is located at 1350 Chiyoda Dr., just off of Phillips.

This is the Rec Center’s second annual Senior Fitness Day, and I was able to check it out last year. It was a lot of fun and the yogurt bar was a real treat. (And by the way, my husband Jack will be there promoting his Aging…better blog.)

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A little more than a week later, on Thursday June 4, the Webster Public Library will host their very first Senior Resource Fair from 3 to 5 p.m.

Almost 50 organizations have signed up to be at this fair:

  • 101 Mobility of Rochester
  • AARP Smart Driver Program
  • Aging…better (newsletter)
  • Caring Transitions
  • Catholic Charities Family & Community Services
  • Center for Disability Rights
  • Churches Offering Meals for Everyone
  • ConnectCare MD
  • Coordinated Care Services 
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County
  • Corretore McLaughlin, Attorneys at Law
  • Eastman-Rochester New Horizons Program
  • ElderONE
  • Elevate Dance Center
  • Episcopal Senior Life Communities
  • Excellus Medicare Advisor
  • Finger Lakes Mobile RNs
  • Happier at Home
  • Heathwood Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Jewish Home – Lilac Grove Community
  • Kindsoul
  • LawNY
  • Legacy at Clover Blossom
  • Lifespan
  • M&T Bank in Webster
  • Monroe County Office for the Aging
  • New York Life financial professional
  • Oasis Rochester
  • PPL First
  • Rainbow Seniors ROC
  • Senior Helpers in Rochester
  • Senior Medical Care – Dr. Luis Postigo
  • Senior’s Choice Care Management
  • Seniors Helping Seniors
  • SMT Mobile Notary
  • Social Security Services
  • St. Ann’s Community
  • Surrogate Son
  • Sweet Home Photography
  • TekHub
  • Veterans Affairs – Rochester Vet Center
  • WASPS (Webster Senior Transportation)
  • Webster Comfort Care
  • Webster Community Chest
  • Webster Recreation Center 55+ Activities & Services
  • WellFitRoc
  • Willard H. Scott Funeral Home
  • Your Best Move

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(posted 5/18/2026)

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Memorial Day Parade details

18 May

Webster’s Memorial Day Parade, kind of the unofficial kick-off to the summer season, takes place on Memorial Day, Monday May 25.

Here are the details:

  • 9:00 a.m.:  All groups participating in the parade will assemble at Spry Middle School on Sanford Street. All active duty and ex-service men and women are invited to take part in the parade. Any veterans who would like to ride in the bed of an Army truck are asked to be at Spry by 9 a.m.
  • 9:30 a.m.:  Parade moves out from Spry, down South Avenue, turning west on Main Street and proceeding to Webster Rural Cemetery.
  • 9:50 a.m. (approx.): Parade arrives at Webster Rural Cemetery.
  • The Remembrance Ceremony will begin at approximately 10 a.m., or whenever everyone arrives and gets settled.

In addition to honored active military members, auxiliary members and veterans, also expected to march in this year’s parade are the Webster High School Marching Band, Boy Scouts and (hopefully) Girl Scouts, firefighters and more. Click here to see a gallery of photos from last year.

This year’s honorary parade grand marshal is Bill Ruoff, an Army veteran who served in the elite 82nd Airborne Division, and also served as Mayor of the Village of Webster.

This is always a very nice parade, and the ceremony that follows it at Webster Rural Cemetery is always moving. I highly recommend bringing your children to see both the parade and the ceremony, so they might begin to understand the huge debt we owe our servicemen and women.

Refreshments will be served following the service, at the American Legion Post 942, located at 818 Ridge Road.

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(posted 5/18/2026)

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Dancing With Denise is in the spotlight!

15 May

If you haven’t seen it yet, you might want to pick up this month’s edition of 55 Plus magazine, which is on newsstands now. Inside (and promo’d on the cover) is a three-page article all about our very own Denise Baller and her dance school, Dancing With Denise.

The article, written and photographed by Linda Quinlan, spans more than 40 years. It tells how Denise began her studio right out of high school in rented space in Irondequoit, eventually purchased her own studio on Gravel Rd., found creative ways to survive through the pandemic, and today manages a very busy and very dynamic dance class schedule.

Quinlan does a nice job capturing the unique blend of programs Denise offers for children and adults of all ages. The article highlights both the offerings at her studio and her ever-expanding repertoire of yoga, line dancing, barre, and Zumba classes held throughout the community. However, if you ask me, the more important story is hidden between the lines: Denise’s personal growth as both a teacher and a dedicated community advocate.

What started as “just” a dance school in a small studio has branched out beyond its walls into the community in heartwarming ways. Like holding a canned-food drive every Thanksgiving. And having her young dancers “adopt” an elder during the holidays and purchase small gifts for them. And her “Leaps of Love” program, which provides scholarships for children in need so they can participate in dance. It’s all part of Denise’s goal to “bring a little sunshine into the world” as often as she can.

Denise estimates she’s taught thousands of students through her dance career. And anyone who knows her gets the sense that she’s only just begun.

You can read the whole story in the May/June edition of 55 Plus, which is available on the Wegmans newsstand at no cost. You can also log onto the 55 Plus website and read the article online.

By the way, here’s a great chance to see Denise’s dancers in action: this year’s end-of-season dance recital will take place on Saturday, May 30, beginning at 10 a.m., at Eastridge High School on East Ridge Rd. in Irondequoit. Everyone is invited, and no tickets are necessary.

This year’s recital — the school’s 41st — is called “Dancing With Denise Goes on an Adventure!” It’ll be about two hours long, and feature dancers from ages two to adult. There’s even a special dance where the girls dance with their daddies, and a featured dance by Denise’s Buddies class, where individuals with special needs dance alongside their buddies.

There’s a reception afterwards, so it sounds like just a wonderful, fun evening.

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(posted 5/15/2026)

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The Village’s first Wine Walk of the summer is next weekend

8 May

The first Village of Webster Wine (and Food) Walk for 2026 is coming up fast. It’s scheduled for Saturday May 16 from 4 to 7:00 p.m.

This is always a great time to get together with friends and stroll the streets of the Village of Webster, popping into businesses and sampling so. much. wine. and lots of great snacks. Tickets are $23.18 (including the Eventbrite fee) and are available online only. You’ll need to register ahead of time (click here), and you’ll be provided with a digital ticket which you can present on your phone or print.

This event always sells out, so if you think you want to attend get your tickets soon.

Event check-in will be at Annette’s Restaurant,  (27 West Main St.). PLEASE have your ticket ready and make sure you have your ID, because you will not be allowed to proceed without showing it. At check-in, you’ll receive your souvenir wine glass and a map of the stops. From there, feel free to start wherever you’d like.

The Wine Walks are brought to you by the Webster Business Improvement District (BID). They haven’t published a preview of this stops yet, but you can check the website for updates.

Remember, participants MUST be 21+ and you MUST have your ID.

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(posted 5/8/2026)

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Webster community mailbag

3 May

There’s so much mailbag stuff coming through my email these days, I really should consider doing these more often …

Our first mailbag nugget this week is an interesting look at Webster history, sponsored by the Webster Museum this Wednesday, May 6. It’s the first in their three-part History and a Cup series, taking place all this month as part of National Historical Preservation Month.

  • On Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m., Webster native (and former Village Mayor) Jake Swingly will talk about growing up in the village. He’ll also very likely tell you more about his beautiful home on East Main St., where his family has lived for three generations and which will be honored later this month with a historic plaque. (You can read more about that in tomorrow’s blog.)
  • On Tuesday, May 12, also at noon, Webster attorney Dave Corretore and his mother, Carolyn Corretore (retired Lucas Pharmacy pharmacist), will speak.
  • The final installment of the History and a Cup series will be Wednesday, May 20, and the speaker then is a surprise.

During these history chats, museum volunteers set up small tables, each with a plate of cookies, water and coffee. Attendees are welcome to bring a sandwich and eat lunch during the talks. The museum is located at 18 Lapham Park in the Village of Webster.

Craft Sale!

Our Village of Webster Fire Department will be holding a Craft and Vendor Sale this Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Webster Fireman’s Building on Sanford St., across from the south side of Fireman’s Field. All proceeds will benefit the WVFD.

From the library

Here are a few events especially for seniors at the Webster Public Library:

  • A Matter of Balance workshop series begins on Tuesday, May 5. The seven-part series is a combination of group discussion and movement designed to help older adults reduce their fear of falling, increase confidence levels and increase physical activity. Classes will be held May 5, 19 and 26, and June 2, 9, 16 and 23. Please register here for each class you plan to attend.
  • Rochester Oratorio Society’s Harlem Renaissance Revisited, Saturday, May 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Resonanz Ensemble of the Rochester Oratorio Society looks back a century and more to the Rochester region’s Golden Era, the 1920s and 30s, through a narrative program of solo vocal and choral music. Registration is required.
  • Lifespan’s “Together Today” Memory Cafe will be at the library on Wednesday, May 27 from noon to 2 p.m. Caregivers and their partners living with dementia are invited to attend for lunch, socializing and entertainment from local musician Chip Milligan. This is a FREE event is but registration is required.

Find out more about these events and other events and resources for seniors by subscribing to the library’s new Senior Newsletter. You’ll find the sign-up link here.

Here’s a quick look at what else is going on at the Webster Public Library this month:

  • This month’s community exchange is mugs! Check those cabinets for ones you never use and swap them for something new to you.
  • The community Donation Station in May will be collecting new toothbrushes and toothpaste. The Webster Food Insecurity Coalition will distribute donations to Webster families in need.
  • The Friends of the Public Library have scheduled a Vintage Book Sale for Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will feature more than 200 fiction and non-fiction books, published between the 19th century and the early 21st century. Some titles include first editions, early printings, and books that appear to have been signed by the author. Many include dust jackets and nearly all books are in good or better condition. Prices start at $8 and prices are firm. All proceeds will benefit the Webster Public Library.
  • Saturday May 9 is Love Your Library Day. Celebrate your love for the WPL with crafts, a scavenger hunt, temporary tattoos, face painting, snacks, and a storytime at 10:30 a.m., featuring some special Webster High School guests.
  • Mike O’Brian, the “Getaway Guy,” will present a talk on Spring and Summer Getaways on Monday, May 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required.
  • This month’s Make it Monday for teens and tweens is Glass Magnet Buggles, on Monday May 11 from 6 to 7 p.m. Grades 4 through 12 and adults are welcome. Register here.
  • Outdoor storytimes have ramped up for the summer! They take place at Ridge Park, 1000 Ridge Rd., every Wednesday from May 20 through Sept. 9, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. All ages are welcome.

Get some flowers for Mom!

The Webster Arboretum Association’s Spring Plant Sale is back, scheduled for Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to noon.

This sale is just blooming with beautiful, healthy live plants which are grown by local garden clubs and local commercial growers in local soil, so they’re going to grow in your garden, too. Garden Club members will also share their favorite plants from their own gardens. This is the perfect opportunity to grab a Mother’s Day gift. The Webster Arboretum is located at 1700 Schlegel Rd.

Also, next week, on Tuesday May 12, the Arboretum will present a program on Companion Planting, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Companion planting is a gardening practice where plants are grown together for mutual benefit, such as deterring pests, attracting beneficial insects, improving soil health, and maximizing space. There’s no charge, but please click here to register for this event.

The Webster Arboretum is located at 1700 Schlegel Rd.

Meet the Supervisor

Supervisor Scialdone is continuing to host regular Community Office Hours, opportunities to let your Town representatives know what’s important to you.

The next office hours are:

  • Monday, May 11, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Webster Town Board Room (1002 Ridge Road)
  • Tuesday, May 26, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Webster Public Library (980 Ridge Road)

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.

Get your tickets now for the Wine Walk

The next Village of Webster Wine Walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. I will very likely be writing up another blog about this fun event in the next several days, but in the meantime, if you’d like more details, click here. If you already know that you definitely want to attend get your tickets soon because the Wine Walks always sell out.

Dinner and a vote

If you’re planning to come out to Webster Schroeder on Tuesday, May 19 for the WCSD budget vote (and you definitely should), don’t worry about grabbing dinner, because the Webster Marching Band has got you covered.

The band will be hosting their annual BBQ dinner fundraiser on Tuesday, May 19 at Webster Schroeder High School, where the vote will be taking place. Dinners will include chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, a roll and water, and will be provided by Chiavetta’s.

Tickets are $15, and you’ll want to order your ahead to guarantee your meal, since only a limited number will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for anyone who did not reserve ahead of time. Click here to get your tickets.

More good food for a great cause

The Webster Comfort Care Home will be the beneficiary of the Webster Masonic Temple’s monthly spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Friday, June 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Enjoy a full meal including: salad, bread, spaghetti with your choice of sauce, meatballs, ice cream, a cookie, and a drink (bottled water, tea, and coffee). Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children and can be purchased in advance (click here) or at the door. While you’re there, check out the bake sale and raffles, all to benefit the Comfort Care Home.

The Webster Masons hold a spaghetti dinner on the first Friday of every month from October through June and each benefits a Webster charity or not-for-profit organization.

ALSO from the Webster Comfort Care Home, the community is invited to their new “Yoga in the Yard” classes, which will be held on Sundays June 7, July 12 and August 16 from 9 to 10 a.m. Registration is not necessary, and there’s no charge for these sessions, but donations would be gratefully accepted.

The Webster Comfort Care Home is located at 700 Holt Rd.

Happy news from the Chamber

Finally, this bit of happy news from the Webster Chamber of Commerce:

At the Webster Chamber of Commerce’s April Monthly Meeting, Community Bank, N.A. generously donated $3,500 to help fund the Webster Community Chest’s Meal Center. The Meal Center provides recipe-based meals to our neighbors suffering from food insecurity. This is much needed as demand has increased to more than two times the 2025 levels. Pictured (L-R) are Michael Grenier, Ginny Nguyen, Bob Fenton and Ryan Johnson.

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(posted 5/3/2026)

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BINGO fundraiser will benefit the Dream Factory of Rochester

1 May

Okay, BINGO fans, gather ’round. It’s time to grab your daubers and get ready for your next challenge: a BINGO fundraiser to benefit the Dream Factory of Rochester, an organization that grants dreams for kids living with critical and chronic illnesses.

The event, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, is being organized by Webster Thomas High School senior Ella Buss as her National Honor Society senior project. It’s a cause that’s near and dear to her heart. She’s battled chronic Lyme disease since she was six years old, and in 2018, Dream Factory gave her family a welcome respite and reasons to smile when they sent her and her entire family to Universal Studios, Disney and SeaWorld.

Ella wrote,

The organization means a lot to me and my whole family, as my mom served on the board for a number of years prior to my dream. The work they do is truly inspiring, and giving back through a community event felt like the only way to show my gratitude for the impact they have made on me and this community.

The BINGO event is scheduled for Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Klem South Elementary School, 1025 Klem Rd., Webster. In addition to the games, there’ll be pizza, prizes and raffles.

Tickets are $15 for kids, $25 for adults and $75 for immediate families. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. Your donation will help make sure that many more kids have the kind of opportunity that Ella had.

Click here for tickets

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(posted 5/1/2026)

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