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Now open: two village businesses to help you look and feel better

30 Oct

Lovely You Aesthetics and Root Rituals Head Spa held their ribbon cutting ceremonies recently, officially joining the Village of Webster business scene.

Located at 82 North Ave., Lovely You Aesthetics offers a wide variety of services including bio repeels, chemical peels, micro needling, Botox, fillers, personal skin care evaluations, weight management and more. The location is a beautiful old two-story house built in 1914 which still holds much of its original charm including leaded glass, stained glass windows, and coffered ceilings. There are two treatment rooms downstairs, four treatment rooms upstairs, and two bathrooms.

photos credit Chrisom B Photography

Owner Carla Ann Scheiber held her grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday, Oct. 17, complete with a “happy-hour-style” open house with signature cocktails, finger foods, vendors, raffles and giveaways.

Root Rituals Head Spa’s ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Saturday, Oct. 18. The spa is located at 28 East Main St., in the former R Salon storefront, and will specialize in scalp treatments and scalp care — a “head spa” in the Japanese tradition. Clients familiar with R Salon will find that Melissa has added some nice personal touches, including a small boutique area, an espresso machine, and a display of her own products — scalp oil, scalp scrub and scalp tonic.

About two dozen friends and family members attended the ceremony to support owner Melissa Diodato Linder as she officially opened her new business, and there was plenty of food and drink for everyone to enjoy.

Welcome to Webster, Carla and Melissa!

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(posted 10/30/2025)

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Webster community mailbag

29 Oct

A few new things and a few reminders in today’s mailbag.

Calling the R.L. Thomas Class of 1970!

Your 55 year reunion is happening this Saturday, Nov. 1, and if you haven’t signed up yet, it’s not too late.

The reunion will take place at Finn Park on Maple Dr., from 2 to 11 p.m. p.m. Cost is $20 which includes a food truck ticket. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. To sign up, email rlt1970alumni@gmail.com.

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The Webster Association of Senior Program Supporters will host their 2025 indoor craft sale on Saturday Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Webster Recreation Center, 1350 Chiyoda Dr. They’re expecting more than 40 vendors.

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Spry Middle School students and staff will host their annual free spaghetti dinner for Webster veterans, active duty service members and their families on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. It will be served in Spry Middle School’s cafetorium, 119 South Avenue, and feature a complimentary meal of spaghetti, salad, bread, and dessert. Reservations are requested. Call Spry Middle School at (585) 216-0093. Click here for more information.

Tickets are now on sale for the Village of Webster’s annual Bourbon Bash, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Harmony House, 58 East Main St. Taste local and national bourbons along with food samplings from Village of Webster restaurants.

Tickets are $35 plus an Eventbrite fee, and can be ordered here. This event usually sells out, so get your tickets soon. This is a 21+ event. Valid ID will be required.

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The Friends of Webster Trails will host their annual Hot Cocoa Hike on Saturday Nov. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Finn Park, 850 Maple Dr.

Kids and adults alike are welcome to this family-friendly hike. It’s a little over a mile long (start to finish) and will include a stop for hot cocoa. The trail will start at the right-hand side of the building by the kiosk. There will be lights along the way. This is not a guided event. You are responsible for finding your way to the hot cocoa and back by following the marked path.

Participants are asked to leave the parking lot between 7 and 8 p.m., to arrive at the hot cocoa stop by 8:30 p.m. Please leave your dog at home; you can bring them back to enjoy the trail another time. Please bring a flashlight and your own travel mug. This is a carry-in carry out event.

There’s no cost, but please register here so the Friends know how many people to expect.

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The Webster Arboretum will present a program called Bird Seed Ornaments: A Family Affair on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 9:30 a.m. at the Webster Recreation Center, 1350 Chiyoda Dr. Bring the family and join the members of the Arboretum to learn how to make “bird cookies,” the perfect little snack for the birds in your yard. They’re easy to make and fun to watch the birds enjoying them. Visit the Webster Arboretum website for more information.

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This note doesn’t relate directly to Webster but it’s kind of interesting. Apparently every year the members of the Rochester Amateur Radio Association participate in what they call their “Pumpkin Patrol” in support of the New York State Police. On Oct. 30 and 31 they monitor Thruway overpasses in Monroe County to prevent vandalism. The “hams” have been providing this service for more than 30 years and there have been no reports of any serious vandalism from overpasses to vehicles traveling on the Thruway since the Patrol began.

So keep an eye out for them and maybe give them a little beep to show your support.

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Here’s a quick follow-up from the recent Embrace Your Sisters Walk which I wrote about in August. It was held on Oct. 5 at Pittsford Sutherland High School and apparently was quite successful, raising a whopping $25,654, surpassing the organization’s $25,000 goal.

The funds will be added to the more than $700,000 which has already been distributed during the Embrace Your Sisters’ 19 years. People with breast cancer across our 13-county area have benefited from these funds, which paid outstanding living expenses. If you know someone who could benefit from the Embrace Your Sisters short-term emergency funds, please have them visit the website for more information.

Here’s something you want to put on your calendar for December:

The Country Gardeners of Webster will hold their annual Garden Club Holiday Sale on Saturday December 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Webster Recreation Center, 1350 Chiyoda Drive.

This huge sale features fresh wreaths, arrangements, poinsettias, centerpieces and gifts that are created by hand by the club members. This is always a very popular event, so you want to get there early.

The Webster Arboretum will also be there with an information table, and some large raffle baskets. Plus, their 2026 membership cards and new 2026 calendar will be available or purchase.

The sale is the Country Gardeners’ annual fundraiser, so think about decorating your own home, and purchasing gifts for family, friends and holiday hostesses. Admission is free.

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(posted 10/29/2025)

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So. Much. Candy. So many photos.

25 Oct

Thank you, Village of Webster business owners, for the fun excuse to eat too much candy every year on the Saturday before Halloween.

I mean, that’s what always happens when I wander the streets on Trick-or-Treat Trail day in the village (always with my daughter Erin at my side), stopping by to chat with all of the business owners I’ve come to know. Invariably I leave with a Butterfinger or Reese’s Cup in my hand or stuffed in my pocket for later. And this year, Netsin’s had their ice cream truck there as well; that cup of Panda Paws was kind of like lunch, right? Erin and I may have also stopped by for a pint at the Mary Wee before heading home.

Of course we also made sure to pop into the Webster Museum, where they always have a fun scavenger hunt, and the Webster Volunteer Fire Department, which holds their open house during the event.

So it was a great time, but as always, I struggled to get photos of all the incredible costumes we saw as we wandered. There were a lot of dinosaurs (small and huge), Roblox and Minecraft characters (my daughter had to help me identify them), and some perennial favorites like Winnie the Pooh and the Wizard of Oz. But I saw a lot of unique costumes as well, like the young man who was a garbage collector.

The weather was cool and started out a little spitty, which I think muted the crowd numbers a bit compared to previous years, but I still managed to take 70 or 80 photos. There are a few here, but many more in this Facebook gallery.

Thank you to the Webster Business Improvement District for organizing the event, and to all the business owners who participated.

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(posted 10/25/2025)

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Welcome to the Village of Webster, Main Dive!

24 Oct

It took me a couple of weeks, but I finally had a chance to check out the Village of Webster’s newest drinking and dining establishment, the Main Dive.

The Main Dive officially earlier this month at 5 West Main St., in the former Roc Style Chicken and Burger. To be totally honest, when I popped in that first time, I really didn’t know what to expect. My preconception (based on no experience) was that a “dive bar” would be kind of shabby, dark and unwelcoming.

But boy, was I wrong.

Roc Style was a fine restaurant, but Main Dive owner Brittney Amato has somehow transformed it into an even more inviting space that feels tailor-made for after-softball gatherings, happy hour get-togethers with friends, football watch parties, or Friday-after-school hangouts.

And that’s exactly the vibe that Brittney was going for, because that’s HER definition of a dive bar: a place that’s very “laid back, with cheap drinks, a lot of specials, cheap food … just a good atmosphere.”

Brittney and her husband Justin have been in the restaurant business for a while. You might recognize the names of their previous restaurants, Amato’s Cafe downtown on University, and Amato’s Cravings on West Main Street in Rochester. COVID and a short stint in Nashville detoured their plans for a while, but when they came back to New York State they started looking for something new.

“We were looking for a bakery or another sit-down restaurant,” she said. “We didn’t know what route we wanted to take. But then I thought ‘a dive bar.’ … We chose Webster because this place fit the description of what we were looking for. Small, cozy, right on Main St.”

The Main Dive has already become known for their inexpensive drinks and bar food menu. Apparently their wing sauce is the talk of the town. Lots of TV screens (which will eventually number at least 10) will keep sports fans entertained while there’s plenty of seating — including an extended bar — for everyone else who might just want to chat with friends and family. There’s a juke box, darts, and chalk in the bathrooms so you can leave a message on the wall. Basically, it’s a little bit of something for everyone.

“I really want people to know us as the place that doesn’t really define themselves as a specific themed bar,” Brittney said. “We don’t want people to think it’s just young crowd or older crowd. We welcome everything … We just want to please everyone.”

The Main Dive opens at 11:00 every morning (except noon on Sunday) and will stay open until at least 11 p.m. — midnight on the weekends. But Bruttney’s plan is to “serve food as late as possible. So if there are people in the bar at 1 a.m. who still want some boneless wings, she’ll accommodate.

You can check out their menu on their Facebook page and Instagram. You should also stop in this weekend if you’re in town for the Village of Webster’s Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday. The Main Dive will be participating.

They’re also planning a big Halloween Party on the 31st beginning at 9 p.m., complete with a costume contest with cash prizes. Cover charge is $5. Check the Facebook event for more information.

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(posted 10/24/2025)

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Local jazz musician hits the big screen in new Springsteen film

20 Oct
Judah Sealy onstage …
… and offstage at the 2023 Webster Jazz Festival

Are you planning to check out the new Bruce Springsteen movie when it hits the theaters this coming Friday? If you do, you’ll see a face that you might recognize, especially if you’re a jazz fan.

In the movie, Deliver Me From Nowhere, Rochester resident Judah Sealy plays the part of Clarence Clemons, who for almost 40 years was the backbone of Springsteen’s E Street Band, his saxophone solos providing a signature sound to the band’s many hits, including “Born to Run” and “Jungleland.”

Sealy is a chart-topping smooth jazz saxophonist and regular performer at the Village of Webster’s annual Jazz Festival. A few days ago I had the opportunity to chat with him to get his thoughts on what he called a “once-in-a-lifetime dream.”

It was about a year ago when Sealy first found out that a movie about Springsteen was in the works, when he got a Facebook message from fellow musician — and highly renowned saxophone player — Andy Snitzer. The two had never even met, but Snitzer was familiar with Sealy’s work.

He reached out to me and he said, “There is a woman named Sandy Park who is the music contractor for an upcoming film about Bruce Springsteen, and they are looking for someone to play the part of Clarence Clemons. … somebody who actually plays saxophone who could embody Clarence Clemons. … I think that you would be great for the part.” 

Sealy was hesitant at first; he didn’t know anything about movies, and as a single father was worried about the travel and the time commitment that would be involved. But when Park contacted him and told him what they were doing, he agreed to try out.  

For the audition, Sealy was told to film himself playing the solo from “Born to Run.” He recorded it three times before he was happy with the result and sent it off. But on the advice of his friend Deepak Thettu, he also added a “bonus track” to his audition: You’re a Friend of Mine, which Clemons recorded with Jackson Browne in 1985 and became a big hit.  

Sealy was one of hundreds of musicians trying out for the role, but the extra effort made his audition tape stand out from them all. “(Sandy) said, that’s the one that sealed the deal. She told me that when I did that song, I was able to show more of the character of Clarence than just his playing, and that’s what they really wanted.”

Sealy was awarded the role last September, and flew down in October to meet the director and the other musicians and take part in the first rehearsal, held at the Power Station recording studio, where Springsteen produced his iconic album Born in the USA. Then back down again in November for wardrobe fittings and wig fittings.

In December, Sealy returned to film his first scene, which took place at The Stone Pony, a music venue in Asbury Park, NJ, which Springsteen would frequent. By the time filming wrapped up in January, he’d been back and forth to New York four or five times, filming recording sessions and concert scenes at the Power Station, Stone Pony and the Meadowlands.

It was a unique experience which gave him renewed respect for how hard actors work.

“Every scene they shot we had to do literally at least 30 times,” Sealy said. “They would do the same scene from one angle, then five or six times from another angle, then they do the same scene with closeups on Jeremy (who was playing Springsteen), members of the band, the audience.”

The band members had to project the same raw energy with each take.

We delivered it every single time. We had to. The director said we had to learn the music exactly the way it was played, note for note. Imagine how difficult that is. When the original members of the E Street Band and Bruce were performing this music, they were adding their own embellishments to the song, whereas we had to learn their embellishments. Imagine the way that somebody might be riffing on something, we had to learn how they riffed. That was a talent in and of itself. 

It definitely takes a toll.

And yes, he did get to meet The Boss himself.

Our very first day we were filming, me and the members of the E Street Band are at the Stone Pony, waiting for what we’re supposed to do, on set seeing what the venue was like, where we would be filming, and in walks Bruce. He came over and said, “How you guys doin”? We’re all starstruck, like, what is our life, are you serious? This is crazy. 

After going to wardrobe and makeup, Bruce comes up to me, because he knew I was playing Clarence, and he said, “It’s nice to see The Big Man again.” My heart just melted. (Clemons passed away in 2011.)

Sealy doesn’t have many scenes in the film, but the ones he does have are powerful.

There was another time when we were filming a scene and I was doing what I thought was my best, playing the character of Clarence. After we finished the scene, the music producer pulled me aside, and he says, “When you were doing that scene, Bruce started weeping while he was watching it on the monitor. He was saying, ‘I miss my friend, I miss my friend.’ The fact that you were able to provoke that reaction, I applaud you.”

I was so moved. Even as cool as this opportunity was, I wanted to do justice to Clarence’s family, to the fans, to Bruce’s relationship with Clarence. Even though it’s very brief that I’m on the film, I didn’t want to just go up there and make myself look cool. I wanted to do it justice and to get that kind of reaction from Bruce was very special.

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(posted 10/20/2025)

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Details about the Trick-or-Treat Trail in the village

18 Oct

The Village of Webster’s ever-popular Trick-or-Treat Trail returns to downtown streets on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In case you haven’t heard about this great event yet, here’s what it’s all about:

Basically, for three hours on what is usually a beautiful autumn Saturday afternoon, children and their adults can wander the village, popping in and out of businesses, trick-or-treating. Full costumes are expected of course, and not just for the children! It’s always fun to see entire families dressed up, often as a common theme. I love taking photos of cool parents who get into the spirit.

The trick-or-treating will begin at 11 a.m., and the costume contest runs from 11:30 to 12:30. Don’t worry about missing out on any of the village festivities, because it only takes a few minutes to file through the Community Meeting Room and have your photo taken for the judging.

So grab your kids, get everyone into costumes (including you, too, Mom and Dad), then stroll through the village, visiting friendly merchants who will be handing out candy. (Participating businesses will have a pumpkin sign displayed in their window.) This is a great chance to check out some of the newer businesses in town, or even some older businesses you’ve never been in before.

And make sure you stop by the Webster Volunteer Fire Dept., because they’ll be holding their annual open house, complete with demonstrations, free fire hats, and candy of course. And turn the corner on Lapham Park to take the short walk to the Webster Museum. The volunteers there always have some sort of scavenger hunt planned.

New to the Trick-or-Treat Trail this year are a photo op display by Kittelberger Florist, ice cream treats from Netsins Ice Cream and a Halloween-themed lunch menu at Webster Hots

Keep an eye out for me and my camera; I’ll be wandering the streets, too, taking photos of as many kids and families in costume as I can. Then I’ll post a really big follow-up photo gallery. (Click here for my gallery from last year.)

The Trick-or-Treat Trail is sponsored by the Webster Business Improvement District. Stay tuned for more information about future village events, including the Bourbon Bash on Saturday, Nov. 22 and the Winter Wonderland celebration (with the ever-popular Parade of Lights) on Saturday, Dec. 6.

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(posted 10/18/2025)

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A little bit of Halloween, a little bit of Christmas

14 Oct

‘Tis the season for creative and scary Halloween displays, and a short time ago one of my readers wrote to me about the one he’s set up in front of his 1108 Everwild View home. He’s put a lot of work into it and he’s pretty proud of it, and he tells me it’s become a neighborhood favorite. But since he lives at the end of his cul-de-sac street, he doesn’t get a lot of traffic, so he thought I might help him spread the word.

I went by the other night to check it out (it’s best at night) and it is pretty neat. Apparently Brian built a lot of the pieces himself. Here are a few more photos from it, but you’ll want to stop by to see it for yourself to get the full effect.

The ever-changing and ever-growing display was born during COVID, and started with just a few elements. It was part of Brian and his wife’s idea to make sure the neighborhood kids could still enjoy Halloween, even during a pandemic shut-down.

They devised a celebration just for the kids on the street, friends and family members. Homeowners would put tables at the end of their driveways, and the kids would stop by each one to trick-or-treat. In the past (depending on the year) the event has also included a food truck, and often a special appearance by the fire department.

Six years later, the Turnquists continue to delight the neighborhood with their spooky display, and are still making the holiday extra special for the neighborhood’s kids. If you’d like to drive by, Brian will have the display lit up Sunday through Thursday from dusk until 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from dusk till 10 p.m. (weather permitting).

Sign up now to participate in the Parade of Lights

Despite all the really cool Halloween decorations popping up everywhere, it is not yet actually Halloween, but our Webster Volunteer Fire Dept. has already started planning for the ever-popular and spectacular Holiday Parade of Lights.

The parade is always the highlight of the Village of Webster’s Winter Wonderland festivities, which this year will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. and ALWAYS draws a huge crowd, no matter how cold it is.

More details to come, but for now, if your business or organization wants to participate this year, you gotta sign up. To do that, click here, and fill out the form.

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(posted 10/14/2025)

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Sign up now for the Webster Museum’s annual Festival of Trees

7 Oct

Yes, it’s only October, but the Webster Museum is already thinking ahead to the holidays, and their annual Festival of Trees.

This year’s Tree Festival will begin on Saturday, Dec. 6, which is (not coincidentally) the same day as the Village of Webster’s Winter Wonderland holiday event. Starting that day and through the end of the year, museum visitors can vote for their favorite decorated mini-Christmas tree among 15 to 20 beautiful and creative entries. (Online voting will also be offered.)

But before that can happen, individuals, families and organizations need to step up and do some decorating! Two $25 prizes will be awarded for the trees getting the most votes.

Spots are filling up quickly, but there’s still time to get involved. If you’re interested in decorating a tree, call Gwen Hoffman at (585) 738-6221.

By the way, the museum is also looking for a few additional music groups willing to share their talents during the Winter Wonderland festivities at the museum. So call Gwen if you’re interested in doing that as well.

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(posted 10/7/2025)

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Village of Webster welcomes Small Block Wine and Spirits

14 Sep

The Village of Webster finally has its own liquor store.

Small Block Wine and Spirits opened about two weeks ago at 205 North Ave., right off Rt. 104 between Pub 235 and Salvatore’s.

Opening the new shop was a two-year long process for owners Mario and Kailin Cristofori. Mario calls it their “little passion project,” a reflection of their love for wine and desire to share that love with the Village of Webster.

“I’m not a wine savant,” Mario admitted, but “we’ve been to Napa, to Sonoma, and I’ve been to Tuscany in Italy. … A lot of the things on these shelves are what we’ve had or from vineyards we’ve visited. I’ve probably tasted 75% of the wines that are here.”  

The new shop is small but mighty. When you walk in you might be surprised by the limited selection compared to the much larger liquor stores in our area. But that’s the way Mario likes it.

“We didn’t want to go for the typical liquor store footprint, where we have boxes lined up and really congest the (floor space),” he said. “We’re trying to keep it clean and simple and easy to find what you’re looking for, and have variety where at least everybody can find something in a jam.”

Which explains, in part, how they chose the name Small Block. They first heard the term several years ago when they were touring the Hess Persson Estates in Napa Valley. It was there they learned that a “small block” was “a little section of the vineyard that they block off for friends and family or is a very small vintage they don’t sell,” Mario explained. “They keep it for themselves. That’s kind of the vibe.”

Mario’s worked hard to stock his shelves with a little bit of everything, starting with a nice selection of wines from New York State, California, Oregon, Australia, France, Chile and Spain, including a line of organic wines, at prices ranging from $7.99 to $77.99. But there are also box wines; ready-to-drink seltzers, vodka iced tea, and vodka lemonade; chilled wines, Prosecco and champagne; and lots of spirits — bourbons, whiskeys, tequila, gin, Scotch and more.

“I won’t have everything for everybody,” Mario admits, but he does take suggestions if there’s something in particular you’d like him to carry. And since it’s the only liquor store in the Village of Webster, “it’s certainly a convenience for anybody who lives in the area. …I think there’s a big opportunity for anybody who lives east of here because the next liquor store to the east is eight miles. This is very convenient getting right off 250,” he added.

Mario and Kailin proved their commitment to the village just a week after they opened, when they took part in the Village of Webster’s Beer Walk, where they handed out samples of — well, wine, of course.

It won’t be the last time you’ll see them at special events. “As much as the village has, we’ll be involved,” Mario said, “in any and all events.”

Small Block Wine and Spirits is located at 205 North Ave., between Pub 235 and Salvatores. It’s open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, check out their Facebook page here. You can also call 585-236-1080.

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(posted 9/14/2025)

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Webster community mailbag

9 Sep

We’re going to start today’s mailbag with a look at what’s happening at the Webster Public Library this month.

  • Some beautiful music is in store on Friday, Sept. 12 when the Gold & Ivory Flute Duet performs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. They play flute and piano music in styles ranging from the classical era to American pop. Registration is required.
  • This month’s community collection is picture frames. If you’ve got some you really don’t want, and could use a few others, bring them by the library and swap them out.
  • September’s Donation Station is accepting diapers to be donated to Webster NY Hope.
  • Family Fun Night on Monday, Sept. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. will celebrate the start of Star Wars Reads Month in October with Star Wars-themed crafts and activities. All ages are welcome and no registration is required.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. will be a Play-Doh Play Morning. It’s National Play-Doh Day, so stop by for a morning of creativity and fun. All ages are welcome and no registration is required.
  • This month’s Drop-in Crafts will be autumn-themed. Stop in Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make something fun. All ages are welcome and no registration is required.
  • Children in grades 4 to 12 and adults are invited to Make it Monday on Sept. 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. This month the craft night features Perler Bead Bookmarks. Registration is required.
  • The next meeting of the Teen Library Club is Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Teens in grades 6 to 12 who like books, games, crafts, sharing your ideas, taking surveys and hanging out with your friends are encouraged to join. Click here to register.

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The Village of Webster’s annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony will be held Thursday Sept. 11 beginning at 6 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 28 North Ave. This is always a very nice ceremony, and will feature patriotic music by the Webster Village Band.

On Saturday Sept. 13 the Village of Webster will host a Health and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lattimore Physical Therapy, 70 Barrett Drive.

This free event will showcase many health-related businesses and professionals in our area. Learn more about all aspects of health and wellness, including physical, mental, environmental, social and financial health.

Also on Saturday Sept. 13, the Village will host a free shredding event from 11 a.m. in the Lattimore Physical Therapy parking lot.

This is a drive-through event, accepting paper only (staples do not need to be removed). Paper must be placed in cardboard boxes or paper bags, with a limit of five boxes per vehicle.

Click here for more information about the health fair and shredding event.

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Also on Saturday, Sept. 13, there’s a pharmaceutical collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eastway Wegmans, 1955 Empire Blvd.

Accepted Items include:

  • pills and liquid medications
  • prescription medications
  • over-the-counter medications
  • empty medicine bottles
  • ointments and creams
  • sprays and inhalers
  • EpiPens, sharps and syringes

Syringes/sharps must be in approved sharps containers or sturdy alternatives (two liter plastic bottles, rugged laundry soap bottles, etc.). All containers should be capped and labeled “SHARPS”.

Appointments are not required for this drive-up pharmaceutical event.

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There’s also a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off on Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the Webster Highway Dept., 1005 Picture Parkway.

Residents may properly dispose of up to thirty (30) gallons of chemicals, such as paint, automotive fluids, fertilizers, household cleaners, and pool chemicals at no charge.

Registration is REQUIRED. Click here to learn more and schedule an appointment.

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The United Church of Christ on Klem Rd. is hosting a special performance titled “They Live On…in Word and Song to Support Mental Health,” on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. The community program will support those in various stages of caregiving and loss.

“They Live On…in Word and Song” features excerpts from Patricia Nugent’s memoir — They Live On: Saying Goodbye to Mom and Dad –paired with nine original songs by singer/songwriter Michael Jerling.

The performance will be held at the United Church of Christ, 570 Klem Rd. on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served immediately after the performance. A CD of the readings and music will also be made available at the event. Tickets are $20, a donation to the church’s mission of supporting mental health awareness and education. Click here to get yours. For more information, email office@uccwebster.org.

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St. Martin Lutheran Church will hold its Fall Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the church, 813 Bay Road, Webster. The event begins at 4:00 p.m. and will continue until all dinners are sold out.

Dinners will include a half chicken, salt potatoes, coleslaw, roll, butter and cookie, and will cost $15.

The event will be drive-through only and there will be no advance sales; first-come, first-served. Cars should enter the parking lot, follow the signs, and purchase dinners using exact payment of either cash or
check. Cars will then pick up boxed dinners.

Proceeds from the BBQ will support both St. Martin’s Little Free Pantry and Christmas Stocking Project, which reaches more than 500 local youth in Monroe and Wayne counties.

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Looking ahead to October, the Country Gardeners of Webster will be holding a “Frightful and Delightful” Halloween-themed flower show on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Webster Presbyterian Church, 550 Webster Rd.

Explore floral designs, artistic crafts, an array of horticultural specimens and other surprises. Get ready to decorate your home for the Halloween season! Admission is free and there’s plenty of parking.

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(posted 9/9/2025)

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