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24 hours. 45 students. One secret musical.

14 Sep

Webster Schroeder High School will host a fast-paced 24-Hour Musical Challenge on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium, 875 Ridge Road. In an intense 24-hour sprint, a team of 45 student performers and technical crew members will learn all choreography, music, stage blocking, and technical cues before performing a complete, live musical production for the community.

In addition to the tight timeline, the title of the show is being kept strictly confidential. The mystery production will be officially revealed on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. via the Webster Schroeder Musicals Facebook and Instagram pages.

The event serves as a major fundraiser for the school’s award-winning drama program. Proceeds from ticket sales will directly support Webster Schroeder Musicals’ production of Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, scheduled for February 2027.

The mystery musical will be presented on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at Webster Schroeder High School, 875 Ridge Rd. Tickets are $20 and are on sale now. Click here to order yours.

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(posted 9/14/2026)

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What’s happening with the Women’s Club?

12 Sep

Now that it’s September, the answer to that question is … LOTS.

The autumn season actually kind of kicked off on August 20, when 30 Women’s Club of Webster members and guests gathered on a gorgeous Thursday afternoon for a leisurely 90-minute cruise on the Sam Patch along the Erie Canal in Pittsford. Thanks to Captain Zach for the smooth ride and First Mate Bob for serving up beverages and some very interesting canal history.

The canal cruise was just the first of several special events the club is planning for the 2026/27 year. Next up is the Women’s Club’s annual Card and Game Party, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Participants can play any number of card games or, if you don’t like card games, bring a game of your choice. You can play with friends or take advantage of the opportunity to meet some new people. There are door prizes, raffles, 50/25/25 drawings and more. 

Coffee and danish will be served beginning at 10 a.m. with a buffet lunch at 12:30, including salad, eggplant parmesan, chicken French, roasted rosemary potatoes, fresh vegetables, rolls and butter, with cookies and brownies for dessert.   

It all takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Glendoveers, 2328 Old Browncroft Rd. Donation is $45 and reservations are required by Sunday, Sept. 20. For tickets, send a check payable to the Women’s Club of Webster to Diane Miller, 428 Seneca Park Ave., Rochester, 14617. Make sure to include the names of anyone you would like to play with. 

Sip, Shop ‘n’ Savor at Lala’s

This is going to be a fun time.

On Thursday, Sept. 24, Lisa Schlonski, owner of Lala of Webster, will host one of her very popular Sip, Shop, Savor & Support events to benefit the Women’s Club. Basically, this is an evening of coming together as a community to have fun with friends, meet new people, and benefit a good cause at the same time.

From 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday Sept. 24, shoppers are asked visit Lala’s and purchase items worth $15 or more to be included in raffle baskets being prepared for the Women’s Club’s Card and Game Party, scheduled for Sept. 29. As a thank you, shoppers can take advantage of a 20% discount off your entire Lala purchase that evening. Then, after you’re done shopping, head next door to Jojo Bistro & Wine Bar for more discounts, live music and special appetizer and drink menus.

Details are still coming together for this terrific evening out, but put it on your calendars now.

Lala of Webster is located at 38 East Main Street in the village.

Give blood, enjoy homemade cookies

The Women’s Club is also proud to assist once again at the American Red Cross Blood Drive scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Webster Public Library, 980 Ridge Rd. Women’s Club members will staff the canteen, offering donors supremely scrumptious 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).

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(posted 9/12/2026)

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Don’t miss the Garlic Fest

12 Sep

I spent a little time at the Webster Garlic Fest at the Webster Recreation Center this morning, which was packed with vendors and garlic-loving crowds. As always, I was amazed by the wide selection of crafts and food items, not to mention more varieties of garlic than I ever knew existed.

I was fortunate to be there to see the Garlic King and Queen open the ceremonies, assisted by Webster Town Supervisor Alex Scialdone, and I personally met Count Snackula, the Garlic Fest’s very own garlic-loving vampire.

I couldn’t stay very long, which meant I didn’t have a chance to drop the supervisor into the dunk tank, and I didn’t try out the duck pond game. But I did wander around to check out all the booths and took lots of photos. Some of them are here, but I’ve posted a lot more to a Facebook gallery here. And if you don’t have access to Facebook, you’ll also find them on a Google gallery here.

The Webster Garlic Fest continues Saturday Sept. 12 through 5 p.m., and Sunday Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s being held at the Webster Recreation Center, 1350 Chiyoda Dr. Parking is across the street in the former Xerox parking lot, where free shuttles will be transporting guests back and forth.

Single-day tickets are only $5, and children under 12 are free. Tickets will be available at the door, or if you buy them online ahead of time, you can sail right through the ticket lines.

Proceeds from the Webster Garlic Fest benefit

  • Wreaths Across America: Honoring and remembering veterans resting in local cemeteries on National Wreaths Across America Day, December 19, 2026.
  • Blue Star Mothers ROC NY8 (military families): Building Care Packages for locally deployed service members and helping military families in our area.
  • Gold Star Mothers Rochester (mothers who have lost a child, spouse, sibling, or parent in active duty): Helping community veterans-in-need with meals, resources, and year-round support.

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(posted 9/12/2026)

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Hope garage sale returns next week

11 Sep

The huge Webster NY Hope Garage Sale is coming up next week, from Sept. 16 through 19, and you want to put this on your calendar for sure.

The garage sale, held at Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd., Webster (just east of Phillips Rd.), is Webster HOPE’s largest fundraiser, the culmination of a year’s worth of volunteer effort collecting, sorting and pricing items. Items are clean and organized, and include a wide range of high-quality goods. They include household items, crafts, tools, sporting goods, electronics, holiday, books, games, puzzles, toys, décor, floral, baby, pets, lamps, jewelry, collectibles, small furniture, Christmas items and more. The gymnasium and another large room in Murphy Hall are set up by “department” with the different categories of goods.

Here are the details:

  • Sale begins Wednesday, September 16, 6 to 8 p.m., Preview Night, Murphy Hall at Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd. (just east of Phillips Rd.). Admission is $10 for this special preview.
  • Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. to noon only, everything is half-price!
  • Cash, credit cards and Venmo will be accepted.
  • All proceeds go to Webster Hope.

Webster Hope serves the needs of residents in the 14580 zip code, providing food, clothing, household goods and furniture to those in need. 

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(posted 9/11/2026)

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Rec Center exhibit commemorates 9/11

2 Sep

This year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. In remembrance of that awful day, a very moving exhibit will be visiting the Webster Recreation Center this Friday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It’s called “America United: The Days After 9/11.” The traveling exhibit was created around portions of two heat-twisted steel beams from the wreckage of the Twin Towers that traveled from New City to Oak Lawn, IL in 2010. The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn created the exhibit with help from the Genesis Therapy Center.

Community members are invited to stop by the Recreation Center anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to view the exhibit. There’s no admission charge.

The Webster Recreation Center is located at 1350 Chiyoda Dr., just off of Phillips Rd.

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(posted 9/2/2026)

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Webster community mailbag

30 Aug

September is still a day or two away, but the September events are piling up, even more than they did over the summer. Looks like it’s going to be a busy fall.

It all really starts on Friday, Sept. 11, when the Village of Webster holds its annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park (Gazebo Park) on North Ave., beginning at 5:30 p.m.

It’s hard to believe that 2026 is the 25th anniversary of that awful event. The Village always does a very nice job commemorating it. The ceremony usually lasts around 45 or 50 minutes and includes first responders and local and regional political representatives who offer some comments. The Chorus of the Genesee or Village Band will also be there to perform patriotic tunes.

Chicken BBQ … yum

St. Martin Lutheran Church will host their next Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ on Saturday Sept. 12 from 4:30 p.m. until they run out. Dinners include 1/2 chicken, salt potatoes, coleslaw, roll, butter and cookie for just $15 (cash or check only). Pull into the parking lot, place your order using exact payment, and the dinner will be delivered to you as you drive up in your car. Proceeds will support the church’s Little Free Pantry and annual Christmas Stocking Project.

St. Martin Lutheran Church is located at 813 Bay Rd.

Health and Wellness Fair

The Webster Business Improvement District (BID) will host its 4th annual Webster Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, September 12.

The fair will showcase businesses and professionals throughout our community that address all aspects of health and wellness. It will be held at Lattimore Physical Therapy, 70 Barrett Dr. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and there’s no charge to attend. The fair will feature all aspects of health and wellness, including physical, mental, environmental, social and financial health. Pharmacists from Wegmans will also be on hand for a vaccine clinic.

During the Wellness Fair, the BID will also host a free shredding event from 10 a.m. to noon in the parking lot.

This is a drive-through event. Please bring paper only, and staples do NOT need to be removed. Paper must be placed in cardboard boxes or paper bags (no plastic), with a limit of five boxes per vehicle.

Webster Museum program

The Webster Museum will host their first program of the fall season on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Karen Lankeshofer will speak about the life of cycling legend Elsa Von Blumen (1865-1935). Elsa gained national attention initially for her lengthy walks, but soon caught further attention for her race against a horse here in Rochester, and a 1000-mile bicycle trek over 6 days.

Fit for the occasion, Tim Warren will be atop the museum’s penny farthing bicycle to demonstrate the skills required to operate this venerable device.

The presentation will begin at 3 p.m. It’s free to attend and refreshments will be served. The Webster Museum is located at 18 Lapham Park

Vintage book sale

The next Friends of the Webster Public Library Vintage and Collectible Book Sale has been scheduled for Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the community room.

There will be 14 tables with about 250 books, grouped into the following table themes: U.S. Civil War; mystery, spy and suspense fiction; travel; juvenile fiction; art; animals, birds and nature; Rochester and Upstate NY; titles published by The Modern Library; American history; poetry; medical and health; and older fiction.

Nearly all books offered are in good or better condition, many with their original dust jackets in a protective plastic cover. Some are first editions or early printings. Most books being offered were published in the 20th century, and most are priced under $20.

The sale will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the community room of the Webster Public Library, 980 Ridge Rd.

And these things …

Also coming up this month:

  •  Webster Comfort Care Home’s 5th Annual Raise the Stakes Casino Night, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Webster Golf Club, 440 Salt Rd. This is an exciting evening of gaming, prizes and fun while supporting a great cause. Click here to read more about it.
  • The Webster Garlic Fest, Saturday and Sunday Sept. 12-13 at the Webster Recreation Center. A “stinkin’ good time” for young and old. Click here to read more about that.
  • The Mud Run, on Saturday Sept. 19, also at the Recreation Center. This is sloppy, muddy fun for the whole family. Click here to read more about that.
  • The Village of Webster Beer Walk and Car Show, Saturday Sept. 19. The Car Show will be from 3 to 6 pm. on West Main St., and the Beer Walk will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Registrations for the Car Show are closed and no drive-up registrations will be accepted. Tickets are not yet available for the Beer Walk, but stay tuned here for more details when they become available.
  • The Webster Comfort Care Home hosts their annual Their Light Shines remembrance event on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the home, 700 Klem Rd. Participants are invited to purchase a luminaria and personalize it for their loved one. They’ll all be placed around the home’s parking lot on the evening of Sept. 29 in loving memory of those we’ve lost. More information to come, but the luminaria are available for purchase now. They cost $15 each or $25 for two. Visit the Webster Comfort Care website to learn more.

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(posted 8/30/2026)

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Where have all the robins gone?

29 Aug

Believe it or not, a few days ago I was musing this exact question. We always see a lot of robins welcoming spring, but this time of year they seem to have disappeared.

Then, by chance (or fate), I got my monthly informational email from the Friends of Webster Trails (FWT) which very neatly answered that question, and assured me that they’re still around. They’re just doing what they do during the summer.

Specifically, the Friends wrote,

During spring and summer, robins are often seen hopping across lawns, searching for earthworms and insects. As summer progresses and the ground becomes dry and hard, their diet shifts toward fruits and berries, which are often found in wooded areas and shrubs.

Mid-to-late summer is also molting season for adult robins. They replace their worn feathers, which can leave them looking a little scruffy. During this time, they tend to be quieter and more secretive, helping them stay protected while they grow new feathers. As fall approaches, robins begin forming large social flocks. These groups can number in the thousands or even tens of thousands. Flocking helps robins locate food, stay warm, and watch for predators.

And when you don’t see them much in the winter, it’s not necessarily because they’ve migrated south — well, at least not very far south. Some might travel only a short distance based on food availability, while others migrate further. But rest assured, when the ground begins to thaw again and the earthworms and other insects wake up, they’ll be back, welcoming spring.

So, if you haven’t seen many robins lately, don’t worry, they haven’t disappeared. Look toward wooded areas and berry-producing shrubs, and you may find them gathering in large flocks.

More news from the Friends

Remember all of the work the Friends of Webster Trails recently put into improving the Hojack Trail? For several months through last summer and fall and into this spring, workers resurfaced the entire stretch between Holt and Drumm roads, improving drainage, and adding plantings, signage and benches. 

They’re finally ready to show it off.

On Thursday, Sept. 3 from 4 to 5 p.m., the Friends of Webster Trails will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially introduce the improvements to the Webster community. The event will be held at the Hojack Trail crossing on Klem Rd. (just west of Park Vista Trail). The community is cordially invited.

This would be a great time, by the way, to take a quick hike on the Hojack, which is the FWT’s September Trail of the Month. The Hojack connects with several other trails, including the Michael A. Johnson and John Ungar trails, giving you the opportunity to extend your hike and explore more of Webster’s trail system.

P.S. YOU, TOO CAN BE PRIVY to these interesting bits of nature news and notices when you become a member of the Friends of Webster Trails.

If you’re a regular user of any of Webster’s 28 miles of trails, please consider showing them some love by becoming a member of the Friends. It doesn’t cost much (really, just $15 for an individual or $20 for a family) and the funds go directly to making our trail system better for everyone to enjoy.

You can find out more about the organization and see an interactive map of all the trails at the Friends of Webster Trails website.

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(posted 8/29/2026)

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Webster Garlic Fest just a few weeks away

27 Aug

Today, a quick reminder about the Webster Garlic Fest, which rolls into town again on Saturday and Sunday Sept. 12 and 13 at the Webster Recreation Center. I posted something a few weeks ago about this awesome event but have since learned some new details which will really make you want to attend this annual “stinkin’ good time.”

The Webster Garlic Fest is a great family festival for anyone who loves all things garlic, and it keeps getting bigger and better every year. Somehow, organizers have managed to squeeze more than 170 vendors into this year’s festival, including crafters, food vendors, distilleries, wineries, food trucks, and of course lots and lots of garlic growers. There are so many vendors that they’ll fill the gymnasium and spill out onto the Rec Center grounds. Many of them provide tastings, samples and demonstrations. (Click here for a complete list of vendors.)

But even if you’re not a big fan of garlic, there are a lot of non-garlic vendors — like craft vendors, foods and home goods — and plenty else to see and do. Like, you can cozy up to some alpacas and baby goats (who like to wear pajamas), who all love to take selfies. Try Bruster’s very popular garlic ice cream (it sells out, so get yours early.) There’ll be demos at the vendor booths, Wally the Balloon Guy will be making balloons for the kids, there’s a duck pond, and a dunking booth where you can take a chance at dropping Webster Supervisor Alex Scialdone, Webster Public Library Director Adam Traub, and other Town officials into the tank.

You also won’t want to miss the crowning of the 2026 Webster Garlic Fest King and Queen, and meet Count Snackula, the Garlic Fest’s very own garlic-loving vampire, fresh from the castles of Transylvania. PLUS, make sure you’re on the lookout for The Webster Garlic Fest Garlic Guys — Clovington, Clover Cleveland and Vinny Bul-barino — who will be hiding in the booths. If you find one, you’ll get two raffle tickets for an Amazon gift card (you get five tickets if you post a selfie with them!). The photo below shows what they look like, and if you really think they’re kind of cute, you can purchase one of your own at the One Nurses Menagerie’s booth.

The Webster Garlic Fest will be held on Saturday Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Webster Recreation Center, 1350 Chiyoda Dr. There’s plenty of parking in the Recreation Center lot, and even more across the street in the former Xerox parking lot, where free shuttles will be transporting guests back and forth.

Single-day tickets are only $5, and children under 12 are free. Tickets will be available at the door, or if you buy them online ahead of time, you can sail right through the ticket lines.

Proceeds from the Webster Garlic Fest will benefit

  • Wreaths Across America: Honoring and remembering veterans resting in local cemeteries on National Wreaths Across America Day, December 19, 2026.
  • Blue Star Mothers ROC NY8 (military families): Building Care Packages for locally deployed service members and helping military families in our area.
  • Gold Star Mothers Rochester (mothers who have lost a child, spouse, sibling, or parent in active duty): Helping community veterans-in-need with meals, resources, and year-round support.

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(posted 8/27/2026)

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Get ready to get muddy

23 Aug

Here’s another great September event you really need to put on your calendars now. It’s the Webster Recreation Center’s sixth annual Mud Run, scheduled for Saturday Sept. 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the muddiest, sloppiest, slippery-est, most fun way EVER to spend a Saturday morning.

The Mud Run is a a non-competitive, un-timed, one-mile run/walk along the Recreation Center’s obstacle course/fitness trail which loops around the back of the facility. Some of the run will be through water and mud, and there will be some challenging obstacles. (There are ways to get around the mud and obstacles, but what fun is there in THAT?)

What’s really neat about this event is that kids and their adults can do it together. As you can imagine, the kids just love to see their parents (and grandparents, come on!) get down and muddy. It’s only $5 per person, and the organizers promise that there’ll be swag, fun and food. I can personally attest that it is tons of fun. (That’s me in the photo, taken by my friend Patty.)

After you complete the run, you can get rinsed off by the Webster and West Webster fire departments (if you want). Plus, you’ll enjoy fried cakes and apples from Schutt’s Apple Mill and Herman’s Farm Market, and can check out a variety of vendor and community tables.

If you’ve never done the Mud Run, you should consider doing so. It’s a hugely fun family event that encourages kids and adults alike to get sloppy and muddy (and you KNOW how much the kids will enjoy that). It’s an easy mile which you can run or walk. The cost is just $5 per person, which you can pay when you get there, or register ahead of time for program #301202A. The Webster Recreation Center is located at 1350 Chiyoda Drive, off of Phillips Rd. I’ll see you there!

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(posted 8/23/2026)

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Raise the Stakes for Webster Comfort Care Home

21 Aug

It’s still several weeks away, but I wanted to send out another reminder about the Webster Comfort Care Home’s 5th Annual Raise the Stakes Casino Night, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Webster Golf Club, 440 Salt Rd.

This is an exciting evening of gaming, prizes and fun while supporting a great cause. Webster Town Supervisor Alex Scialdone will emcee the evening, which will have casino-style gaming tables, a silent auction, raffles, cash bar featuring a signature cocktail and mocktail, appetizers, light bites, and desserts. Plus, everybody gets $500 in complimentary chips included with admission (additional chips available for purchase).

Tickets are $75 per person, and they’re available now. There are also plenty of sponsorship opportunities ranging from ads in the program for $25 to a Blackjack Table Sponsorship for $2,500. Click here to purchase tickets, ads and sponsorship opportunities.

Bring your friends and enjoy a memorable night with plenty of chances to win. Every dollar raised supports the compassionate end-of-life care provided by Webster Comfort Care Home.

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Later in September, the Webster Comfort Care Home will be hosting their annual Their Light Shines event, a memorial luminaria gathering to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones we carry in our hearts.

For this beautiful evening of remembrance, participants are invited to purchase a luminaria and personalize it in honor of a loved one. On the evening of Tuesday Sept. 29, they’ll all be placed around the Comfort Care Home’s parking lot, and at sunset, they’ll all be lit. It makes for a very powerful and moving scene.

I’ll be bringing you more details about this in a few weeks, but in the meantime, luminaria are available for purchase right now. They cost $15 each or $25 for two. Visit the Webster Comfort Care website to purchase and personalized your luminaria, and to find out more details. (Photo courtesy “Jet” Thomas.)

Several other great events coming up in September have crossed my radar, including the annual Mud Run at the Webster Recreation Center, a Fall Fest at the Webster Public Library, a really interesting program at the Webster Museum, and the Village of Webster’s Beer Walk and Car Show.

More information to come about all of these, so stay tuned.

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(posted 8/21/2026)

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