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“Mail Call” is back and needs your blank cards

27 Mar

Chances are good you’ll remember the first-ever Mail Call: Letters from Home initiative last April, designed to bring some joy to our local service members stationed abroad. Community members were encouraged to write out cards, letters and notes for the troops, which would then be shipped overseas in care packages prepared by the Blue Star Mothers of Rochester. Mailboxes were set up in a dozen Town and Village of Webster businesses to collect the messages.

Thanks to the amazing Webster community, it was an extremely successful effort. Children and adults alike embraced the challenge from day one, and by the end of the month, an amazing 1,558 cards and letters had been written.

Well, Mail Call is back again this year, and the mail boxes will all be installed very soon. But first off, Cherie needs to start collecting blank cards — a LOT of blank cards — so that we can make this year’s Mail Call effort even more successful than last year.

So check around your house, in the attic, in your storage chests, for any blank cards you might have lying around. They don’t even need to have envelopes — the messages will be shipped without envelopes so save on weight and room in the packages. You can drop them off in the mailboxes you’ll find at Town Hall (1000 Ridge Rd.) or the Webster Recreation Center (1350 Chiyoda Dr.).

Then stay tuned for more details about this year’s Mail Call: Letters From Home initiative!

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(posted 3/27/2026)

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Webster community mailbag

26 Mar

Know your numbers!

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

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

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

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

Speaking of knowing your numbers …

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

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

The Webster Recreation Center is located at 1350 Chiyoda Dr.

Women’s Club April meeting … and cookies!

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

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

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

This also from the Women’s Club:

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

Arboretum presents program on lawn care

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

Got expired drugs?

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

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

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

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(posted 3/26/2026)

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What’s happening at the library?

24 Mar

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

Diverse Abilities Fair

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

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

Good books, cheap

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

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

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

Want to do some volunteering?

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

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

And all this other stuff!

Here’s a brief look other upcoming programs:

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

For adults

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

For Tweens and Teens

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

For children and families

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

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(posted 3/24/2026)

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Webster Museum talk presents a journey through the history of quilting

18 Mar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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(posted 3/18/2026)

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

17 Mar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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(posted 3/17/2026)

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Show off your LEGO building skills at the Rec Center

16 Mar

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

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

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

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

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

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

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(posted 3/16/2026)

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Sip, savor & support cancer research at Lala’s

12 Mar

Lala of Webster is hosting a special event next Thursday to benefit the Wilmot Cancer Center.

It’s called Sip, Savor & Support, 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 March 19, shoppers are asked visit Lala’s and purchase items worth $15 or more to be included in raffle baskets being prepared for the “Dinking for Wilmot Dollars” benefit pickleball tournament on April 4. 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 live music and special appetizer and drink menus.

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

The Sip, Savor & Support event and the pickleball tournament are both being held in honor of Marty Lembo, who passed away in 2018 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. His memory lives on through Team Marty, a group of friends and family members who continue to raise funds in his name to benefit the Wilmot Cancer Center. The “Dinking for Wilmot Dollars” pickleball tournament is one of their biggest events, scheduled this year for Saturday, April 4 at Dinkers Pickleball in Fairport.

Click on the flyer below for more details and to register.

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(posted 3/12/2026)

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Gentlemen and ladies, start your robots!

11 Mar

An exciting competition is taking shape this weekend when our very own One Webster SparX 1126 robotics team takes part in the Finger Lakes Regional First Robotics Competition at RIT‘s Gordon Field House, and everyone in the Webster community is invited to attend to cheer on our team.

This year’s game is called REBUILT, and it has an archaeological/restoration theme. The robots have to recover “artifacts” (represented by yellow 6-inch foam balls) and use them to power up their alliance’s HUB, the central scoring structure, by placing them or throwing them in. There are obstacles (of course), including a trench that robots can drive under if they’re short enough, and bumps they have to drive over.

If you’ve never been to one of these events, try to picture something between a high-stakes engineering lab and a high-energy rock concert. It’s loud, fast-paced, and despite its competitive nature, is quite the community event — for the audience members and competitors alike. The stands are filled with students in bright, themed costumes (including capes and tutus). There’s constant music and team chants, and an emcee offering play-by-play commentary.

Each match lasts 2 minutes and 30 seconds, during which time alliances are made, robots move alternately in a pre-programmed mode, then student-operated mode as they work towards completing their task, finally sprinting through last 30 seconds and a “climax” task. In the “pits,” students work feverishly to repair or upgrade their robots, and sometimes help other teams fix their broken robots as well; that kind of professionalism is a core FIRST philosophy, balancing competition with kindness.

A few images from a competition held last September

The excitement begins on Thursday (March 12) with practice from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The competition begins in earnest on Friday beginning with opening ceremonies at 8:30 a.m., then qualification matches from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, final qualification matches begin at 9 a.m., concluding with the playoffs at 1:30 p.m. and awards ceremony at 4:30 p.m.

Visitors are welcome — and encouraged — any day at any time, to watch the robots in action. (Admission is totally free.) If you’re able to attend, look for the large “1126” lights in the stands and join your Webster neighbors for a day you will not soon forget. If you’d like to see the action but can’t make it to RIT, you can see it streamed live on YouTube with these links:

Thursday 3/12: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSUl8OYfMdM
Friday 3/13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBUUJt3CxgE
Saturday 3/14: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IESUgr0WfvE

More about our hometown SparX 1126 team

Students learned about the competition game on January 10 and have been meeting every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday (with the occasional Thursday) since then at their workshop at Webster Thomas High School. The team is made up of 15 students divided into sub-teams — electrical, software, mechanical, a drive team and a promotions team — all made up of 9th through 12th graders from both Schroeder and Thomas. The team’s 12 mentors have backgrounds in these areas, as well as marketing and web design and truly come alongside students to help them learn, rather than build for them. 

So far the team has raised $18,000 to build their robot, which is about 110” diameter base, and stands almost 30” high. It has an extending hopper to hold up to 24 balls (fuel) which it can propel into the hopper on the game field. 

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(posted 3/11/2026)

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Webster community mailbag

10 Mar

Introduction to Native Plant Gardening

Color Webster Green is planning a special presentation on Monday March 16, an Introduction to Native Plant Gardening. Instructor Jill Carter from Color Penfield Green will teach how to start a native plant garden. Native plants provide habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. They’re also a beautiful addition to your home landscape. This class will give an introduction to native trees, shrubs and perennials and where to source them.

The class will take place at the Webster Public Library on Monday March 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The class is free but registration is required.

Rec Center stuff

Just a few notices from the Webster Recreation Center’s Senior Center, starting with some upcoming Talks on Tuesday:

  • Tuesday March 17: Meet Alex Scialdone, Webster’s new Town Supervisor. To register, look for activity# 146940-K
  • Tuesday March 24: Mary Coy, the Joyful Birder. Join Mary Coy as she shares her passion for birding. We are looking forward to her beautiful photos, great stories, and interesting bird facts. Register for activity #146940-L
  • Tuesday March 31: The Grandparent Connection. Rick Cognata invites grandparents into a warm, interactive conversation, like chatting over a cup of coffee, about the legacy they’re building with their grandchildren. Using four simple principles, the session encourages reflection, shared insights, and thoughtful dialogue around what grandchildren truly remember, the second-chance perspective that often comes with grandparenting, and how today’s changing parenting dynamics call for greater curiosity, respect, and boundary awareness. Register for activity# 146940-M.

Talks on Tuesday programs are designed for community members aged 55+, and are held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The programs are free but registration is required.

And did you hear? The Recreation Center has a new bus!

And this fun event happening at the Rec Center is for the whole family:

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

The Show Down takes place on Friday March 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per family and registration is required. Look for program 101203-A.

By the way, these are just a few of the events I pulled off the Rec Center’s two great newsletters, “The Word,” and the “55+ Newsletter.” If you’d like one of these sent to your email box every month to keep up on the latest happenings at the Rec Center, find out more here.

Navigating AI Together

Parents are invited to an informative presentation all about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it’s impacting education.

Next Wednesday, Joe Montemaro, the Webster Central School District’s Director of Educational Technology and Information/Communications, will present “Navigating AI Together,” an informative evening dedicated to exploring and discussing the challenges of AI in education. Key topics will include:
 What is AI?
 Webster CSD’s AI Journey
 Resources for Families
 
The event will take place Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Webster Schroeder High School Auditorium, 875 Ridge Road, Webster. No registration is required.

Need to know more about your Medicare Advantage plan?

The deadline to change or update your Medicare Advantage plan is approaching quickly.

If you or someone in your household is in a Medicare Advantage plan, you have the opportunity to make a coverage change during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, which runs through March 31. The Webster Chamber of Commerce owns and operates rocENROLL HEALTH, which is serving our area in March by assisting Medicare Advantage Plan recipients with a plan change during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period.  

There’s no need to take any action if you’re happy with the plan you’re in now. However, if you’re finding that your current plan isn’t meeting your needs, you have options, including switching to a different Medicare Advantage Plan. The Chamber can help you investigate a best-fit health insurance plan change with a virtual or in-office appointment by calling 585-265-3851.

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We’re halfway through March, so it’s time to tease some April events:

Donors visiting the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, April 9, at the Webster Volunteer Firemen’s Exempt Building are in for a special treat. The Women’s Club of Webster is proud to once again be assisting at the canteen, providing homemade cookies, congenial conversation and a friendly word of thanks to those giving the gift of life.

The blood drive will be held on Thursday April 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Webster Firemen’s Exempt Building, 172 Sanford St. Walk-ins are welcome, but it’s always best to make an appointment. Log onto redcrossblood.org/give, or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767). If you have any questions, call Katie Hout at 585-353-9964.

April special events at the library

The Webster Public Library’s annual Diverse Abilities Resource Fair has been scheduled for Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon.

If you’re looking for resources for your loved one with a disability, this is a great opportunity to meet and chat with representatives from several Rochester-area organizations which offer all sorts of programs and support. All ages are welcome. Registration is not required but recommended if you would like a reminder. To register, please call 585-872-7075 or visit websterlibrary.org. If you would like to participate in the fair as an organization, please contact Jenny Paxson at 585-872-7075 ext 6144 or email at jennifer.paxson@libraryweb.org.

AND, the Friends of the Webster Public Library’s Spring Book Sale will be held Wednesday April 22 through Saturday April 25.

Specifically,

  • Friends Members Only Book Sale & Vintage Book Sale | Wednesday, April 22 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
  • Book Sale | Thursday, April 23 | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Bag Sale | Friday, April 24 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Bag Sale | Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

WHEN drug take-back

April 25 is National Drug Take Back Day, and WHEN (Webster Health and Education Network) will be collecting unused medications in front of the Webster Town Justice Building, 1002 Ridge Rd. This is a drive-through event, so all you’ll have to do is hand your bag out the window.

More details will come, but put this on your calendar now and start cleaning out your medicine cabinets.

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(posted 3/10/2026)

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Willink Student-Parent Band will perform March 14

8 Mar
A few images from a 2024 rehearsal

The Willink Student-Parent Band will be presenting their spring concert this coming Saturday, March 14.

This is a very talented local music group whose musicians range from middle schoolers to grandparents, doing what they love to do — play music — all together in one place.

The band, now in its 33rd season, is comprised of Webster School District students, alumni, parents, grandparents and community members. It’s led by conductors Tiffany DiPiazza and Matt Osika, and provides a multi-generational experience like no other.

The band will welcome a special guest to the concert stage this Saturday, the Perinton Concert Band. Directed by Mark Kellogg, the band is a group of local musicians that has grown into one of the most highly regarded community bands in the Northeastern United States.

The Willink Middle School Student-Parent Band will perform Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. in the Willink Cafetorium, 900 Publishers Parkway. A $2 donation is suggested for admission. Tickets can be purchased from band members or at the door.

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(posted 3/8/2026)

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