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News from the Women’s Club of Webster

7 Aug

As September nears, the Women’s Club of Webster is ramping up for a new year of luncheon meetings, social gatherings and special events.

The first luncheon of the year is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17 at Capitano’s, 1400 Empire Blvd. (in the dugway). Social time starts at 11:15 a.m., followed by a short business meeting, a buffet lunch featuring fresh fruit, a house salad and selection of gourmet sandwiches, and a program. Because so many new members have joined the group in recent months, September’s program will be kind of a get-to-know-you activity.

Cost is $25 and reservations are required by Sept. 3. Please mail your check made out to Women’s Club of Webster to Kim Tauriello, 303 Philips Rd., Webster.

Later that month, on Tuesday Sept. 29, the Women’s Club will host its annual Card and Game Party.

Coffee and danish will be served beginning at 10 a.m. with a buffet lunch at 12:30. You can play cards or bing a game of your choice. Play with friends or take the opportunity to meet some new people. There are door prizes, raffles, 50/25/25 drawings and more.

It all takes place 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. Click here for more information.

Regular attendees, please note that this is a brand new time of year for the party, which is normally held in November. Different time, same great fun!

With the fresh new year, the Women’s Club has also announced a fresh new slate of officers, and I’m honored to say that I am one of them.

Introducing, from left to right: Diana Holzwasser, Past President and new Corresponding Secretary; Marge Martellotta, Board Secretary; Barb Kassnoff, Treasurer; Carol Sullivan, First VP; me, President; Kay Vargo, installation officer; and Terri Bennett, Second VP.

In my new role as president, I’m looking forward to continuing to build our membership by helping develop new social opportunities and finding new ways to spread the word about our group’s mission to support local charitable causes.

If you’re interested in finding out more about our club, and perhaps attending one of the luncheon meetings or happy hours, please email me! We’re a very welcoming group and have a lot of fun.

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(posted 8/7/2026)

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Lala of Webster named Webster Chamber Business of the Month

5 Aug

Congratulations to Lisa Schlonski and Lala of Webster, honored as the August 2026 Business of the Month by the Webster Chamber of Commerce. 

I am especially pleased to share this news, and agree wholeheartedly with the Chamber’s decision to honor Lala’s as a business of the month. I’ve been a friend of Lala’s — and owner Lisa Schlonski — since the adorable gift shop first opened in November 2018. I knew back then it was an outstanding addition to the Village of Webster, offering a variety of home decor and gift items that couldn’t be found anywhere else.

That’s still the case, but in the years since the shop opened, it’s become so much more. Here’s what the folks at the Chamber of Commerce had to say about Lisa and her shop:

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Located at 38 East Main Street, Lala’s is owned by Lisa Schlonski and has become much more than a place to shop. It is a warm, welcoming part of our community – and its story began during a very difficult time in Lisa’s life. 

After losing her husband in 2015, Lisa knew she needed a project, a purpose, and a reason to put herself back out into the world. She believed that surrounding herself with people – meeting customers, talking with them, and helping bring them a little happiness – would also help lift her up. 

Lisa began by purchasing a gift shop in Bushnell’s Basin, where she remained for two years. When the opportunity arose to open a store in Webster, she closed that location and created what we now know as Lala’s. What Lisa jokingly describes as an “expensive hobby” gradually became a successful business. Lala’s has now been open for nearly eight years and has grown to include eight part-time employees. 

The store offers unique, thoughtful, and affordable gifts, including home decor, jewelry, accessories, cards, seasonal items, gourmet foods, and products made by local vendors. And, of course, it is also a place where you can show your support for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. 

But what makes Lala’s special is the experience Lisa has created. She loves hearing why customers are shopping and helping them find something that feels just right – whether it is thoughtful, funny, sentimental, or something they did not even know they were looking for. Her goal is for every customer to feel welcome and for Lala’s to be a happy little stop in someone’s day. 

That same spirit extends throughout the Webster community. Lisa supports local makers and small businesses, participates in Village events, and created Lala’s Sip & Shop fundraising events in partnership with JoJo’s Bistro. She has volunteered at the Webster Fireman’s Carnival, including working both the hot dog stand and the clam shack, and serves on the board of the Webster Arboretum. 

And then there’s the name. 

“Lala” was Lisa’s childhood nickname because her younger sisters could not pronounce “Lisa.” Over time, the name took on an even deeper meaning: “Laugh and Love, Always.” It reflects how Lisa tries to live her life and what she hopes to teach her son – that even through sadness and difficult times, how we approach each day can make a difference. 

Lala’s is a wonderful example of how something created from a need for purpose and connection can grow into a place that brings happiness to an entire community.

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(posted 8/5/2026)

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Bygone Blog: A silly goose story

4 Aug

This is the latest in my on-again, off-again series of Bygone Blogs, in which I’m re-posting some of my favorite blogs from the last 18 years.

This was an amusing little interlude which made me chuckle so much I just had to write about it. It was originally published on November 26, 2012.

Why did the goose cross the road?

I saw the most amusing little scene play itself out yesterday afternoon. As I was driving home from Thomas High School on Publisher’s Parkway, I passed a flock of about 30 Canada geese gathered on the north side of the road. To a goose, they were all peering at the roadway, and standing very still on the grass, a safe distance from the passing traffic.

Well, not quite all of them.  One solitary goose was inching his (her?) way closer and closer to the road.  As I drove slowly past, I watched him creep every so slowly onto the shoulder, while the rest of the flock stood and watched.

I was hooked. I just HAD to see how this was going to play out. So I pulled off to the side of the road to see what was going to happen next.

Step by step, the goose waddled tentatively into the roadway. For almost a minute, he was close enough to the roadside that drivers just went around him.  But at long last, the goose had made his way to the middle of the road, effectively stopping traffic.

Then, and only then, did the rest of the flock start across.

I didn’t hang around long enough to see if all the other geese gave their brave friend a high five or slap on the back. But as I drove away, I did wonder how that poor sap had landed such a dangerous mission. Did he volunteer? Maybe he pulled the short straw. Perhaps it was some sort of goose gang initiation. Or maybe a Birda Poopa Epsilon fraternity hazing.

Or maybe, just like all of us after a long day of work, they just wanted to have a little fun. So they decided to play a game of … you guessed it … chicken.

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(posted 8/4/2026)

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Two friends, and their mission to run every street in Webster

2 Aug

For some people, running is a natural passion, a non-negotiable part of their daily routine. For others (like me) it takes a concrete goal just to lace up the sneakers. Two Webster women found a creative way to bridge that gap, doing something that fills both buckets.

Karen Seidel and Angela Oldfield have been running buddies ever since meeting through a Webster Women Runners Facebook group about eight years ago. They meet several times a week somewhere in town and run various distances.

In early 2024, Karen saw a story on the television news that intrigued her. It told of a woman who walked every street in Monroe County. “I knew I didn’t want to do that,” she remembered, “but I started thinking about a goal we could achieve that was not running a marathon, or even half marathon. We could get a map of the Town of Webster and run every street.”

Having set the goal (and getting Angela on board), the first step was to plot the routes. Using a detailed map she secured from Town Hall, plus Google Maps and a program called OntheGoMap.com, Karen starting planning, driving the routes to check details like the route’s distance, where to park, street lights, traffic density, shoulder width and more.

On July 23, 2024, they set their plan in motion with their first run from Dewitt Road Elementary School, guided by directions Karen had written on a 3″ x 5″ card she kept in her pocket.

They started incorporating their goal into their regular routine, eventually shifting the “run every street” runs to the daytime for safety. This also allowed them to actually see the neighborhoods they were running through, which was a major part of their original plan. Every time they completed a route, Karen would color it in on the huge map.

As you can imagine, Karen and Angela learned quite a bit about our little town in their travels. They noticed, for example, that lots of Webster residents own campers and RVs, people are very supportive of the Marching Band bottle and can drive, there are a LOT of deer (and the occasional skunk and horse), and you can smell donuts baking when you run by the cider mills. Most importantly, though, they learned that Webster is a very friendly town. Fellow runners always waved and made a comment about the weather, and one homeowner even let them use her bathroom.

They also discovered some gorgeous neighborhoods. Among their favorites were the Herman Rd. neighborhood, Inspiration Point, and The Bluffs on the west side of the bay.

In general, the whole project went very smoothly, but there were a few hiccups and difficulties. Like last October when they were planning to run six and a half miles, but got talking and forgot to turn around, so they ended up running nine miles instead. Also, running along Empire Blvd. between Five Mile Line and the AMC Theater was “not ideal.”

“We ran those areas early in the morning when there was no traffic,” Karen remembered. Pre-sunrise darkness, heavy rains and blistering heat were other challenges they needed to overcome — or endure.

Are you wondering if they ran down your street during their quest? They got that question a lot.

“When we told people what we were doing (such as dog-walkers or passers-by),” Karen said, “they inevitably started listing street names they knew and asking us if we had run them. The answer is yes.”

Ultimately, the entire project was a journey of discovery on several levels.

“Overall,” Karen said, “we learned so much about our beloved town. We learned there are beautiful trees and gardens all over Webster. There are all kinds of neighborhoods, dog-walkers, and people who sit on their porch drinking coffee and waving hello.” But they also learned how the power of friendship can help you meet a goal and work through life’s challenges together.

“Some of my favorite runs didn’t necessarily have to do with the place we were running,” Angela said. “It was the conversation. Karen and I have helped each other through highs and lows of life. We’ve given each other advice, we’ve supported each other by listening, and have NEVER once canceled on each other.”

At the finish line
Family and friends welcomed them
Highlighting the final route

On Saturday morning, July 25, almost exactly two years after they began their quest, Angela and Karen completed the last of their “run every street” runs. It was a 6.4-mile route that took them through the village and along the Rt. 104 bike path, ending by Village Bakery. Several runner friends joined them and family members met them at the finish line to congratulate them on their incredible achievement.

In total, Karen and Angela ran 89 different routes and more than 476 miles. And while they’re not planning another grand adventure like this anytime soon, they are planning to repeat some of their favorite routes in the future.

“We feel great,” Karen said, and “we got to know our town really well.”

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(posted 8/2/2026)

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Buy a brick, support the Webster Arboretum

1 Aug

I often write about the Webster Arboretum, because I think it’s a hidden community gem. Most recently, I told you about the Arboretum’s June’s “Anniversary in the Gardens” party in celebration of America’s 250th birthday, and the Arboretum’s beautiful and peaceful Poetry Trail.

But those were just the most recent reasons the Arboretum got my attention. The Arboretum Association also hosts free informational programs every month and the occasional summer concert. And then of course there’s the Arboretum’s main attractions: 1.5 miles of tranquil, flat gravel trails meandering through specialized gardens, wooded groves and around a beautiful pond. There’s a gazebo (which often hosts summer concerts) and the Curry Building, a spacious lodge which can be rented out for special events.

The Arboretum is clearly a treasured local resource, but it relies on community support. Today I want to tell you about an easy way you can help support their mission and honor a loved one at the same time: purchasing a custom-inscribed brick.

The brick program has been going on for a while, but I’m not sure a whole lot of people know about it. For a donation of $75, you can have a brick engraved with your family’s name, a beloved pet’s name, an inspirational message, your organization’s name, or whatever you’d like. It can commemorate a special occasion (like a wedding, graduation, birthday, anniversary or retirement) or be a memorial for a loved one. It would make a great gift, just sayin’.

Your brick will be placed along the remembrance walkway at the Arboretum, which stretches from the Curry Building to the gazebo.

Whatever inscription you choose, you can be happy in the knowledge that your message will be on permanent display, and equally happy to know that you’ve supported the Arboretum in their efforts to maintain their beautiful facility.

Click here for more information and to place an order.

The Webster Arboretum is located at 1700 Schlegel Rd.

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(posted 8/1/2026)

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Webster community mailbag

31 Jul

Christmas in July (in August)

Webster Comfort Care Home’s Christmas in July Market will be open this year to the public for the first time, on Saturday August 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The WCCH folks wrote,

We’ve had so much fun sharing our Christmas in July Market with our staff, volunteers, residents, and their families, and now we’re excited to invite the public to join us for a special shopping event!

Browse a wonderful selection of handmade items created by one of our talented former residents. While you’ll find plenty of Christmas décor and gifts, you’ll also discover beautiful handbags, dolls, and many other special handcrafted treasures. Not everything is Christmas-themed, so there’s truly something for everyone!

It was our resident’s heartfelt wish that these handcrafted items be sold to benefit the Home, making each purchase a meaningful way to honor her generosity while supporting our residents and the compassionate, no-cost, end-of-life care we provide.

Whether you’re getting a head start on your holiday shopping or searching for a one-of-a-kind handmade gift, we hope you’ll stop by and support the Home.

The Webster Comfort Care Home is located at 700 Holt Rd., at the corner of Klem.

News from the library

Here are a few August notes from the Webster Public Library:

  • The August Community Exchange is jewelry. This is a great chance to update your bling.
  • The August Donation Station benefits Rescued Treasures Pet Adoptions.
  • The local band Ivy’s Home will present a concert at the library on Monday, Aug. 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. They describe their playlist as “original music and covers that merge folk songwriting with the classic roots of Anericana.” Registration is required.
  • Learn All About Prehistoric Plants on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 4 to 5 p.m., when Jack Kowlack presents a fun and informative program. Are there plants in your yard that dinosaurs munched on? Did prehistoric plants look anything like plants today? Learn the answers to these and more questions. Registration is required.

And don’t forget about the library’s brand new College and Transition Fair. Its goal is to support individuals with disabilities who will no longer get support from the school system for their services; to answer the vexing question, “What do you do when the bus stops coming?”

Among the more than two dozen organizations which will be represented are colleges that have programs for people with disabilities; those offering workforce development options; a few organizations looking for volunteers; some housing, dayhabs and support options, and more.

It’s scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon inside the Webster Public Library, 980 Ridge Rd. (at the back of Webster Plaza). There’s no cost and you don’t have to register, but if you would like a reminder, click here to sign up.

These events, by the way, are just a small sampling of all the great activities for children, adults and families going on ALL THE TIME at the library. It’s too hard for me to tell you about all of them, so I highly suggest you sign up for one or two of the library’s emailed newsletters so you get all the details. Click here to sign up.

Cold beer and cool cars

The Webster BID is taking reservations now for the second annual Main Street Car Show & Beer Walk, scheduled for Saturday, September 19.

If you have a fancy or old car you’d like to show off on Main Street, click here to register. Space is limited. Tickets for the Beer Walk will be available soon on the Webster Business Improvement District website. 

This is a hugely fun event, so stay tuned for more details and plan to be there.

Women’s Club meeting scheduled

The Women’s Club of Webster has announced details for its September luncheon meeting.

It will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 at Capitano’s, 1400 Empire Blvd. The event begins with social hour at 11:15, followed by a short business meeting, lunch and a fun program.

Lunch will be a buffet including a selection of gourmet sandwiches, coffee tea and soda, and assorted desserts. Cost is $25. Please send your check made out to the Women’s Club of Webster to Kim Tauriello, 303 Phillips Rd., Webster, NY 14580, by Sept. 3.

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(posted 7/31/2026)

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Webster Jazz Fest celebrates 20th year with its biggest line-up yet

30 Jul

The 20th annual Webster Jazz Festival is just two weeks away, two days of music, dancing, good food and great friends.

This year’s event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday Aug. 14 and 15, kicking off with “Jazz in the Pubs” Friday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. Ten different bands are scheduled to perform at ten different village pubs and restaurants, with staggered start times, so you can visit visit several (or all) of the venues for a drink and a bite to eat, and enjoy as many bands as you like. The musicians represent some of the best from the Rochester music scene, including some returning favorites and some new faces.

Also that night, the Jazz Festival Street Fair returns with vendors set up up and down West Main.

It’s like enjoying 10 free concerts, and some great shopping, while strolling through the village.

The music continues Saturday night when jazz takes to the street.

Beginning at 4 p.m., an outstanding lineup of musical entertainment will perform from the big West Main Street stage, featuring musicians from around Rochester and Upstate. There will be some tables and chairs set up, but they go pretty fast, so plan to bring your own, set them up in the middle of the street and enjoy music all evening long. Food and drinks will be available from village merchants.

Here’s the line-up for both nights:

Friday, August 14, 2026 — Jazz in the Pubs

  • 5:45 p.m.: Andy Calabrese, Peter Chwazik and Mike Rotondo Trio at The Cobblestone on Main, 108 West Main St.
  • 5:45 p.m.: Mel Henderson and Marvin Dolly, guitarist extraordinaire, at Threads & Tonic, 20 West Main St.
  • 6 p.m.: The Bill Tiberio Band, one of Rochester’s favorites, at the Harmony House, 58 East Main St.
  • 6:15 p.m.: The Jazz Generation Trio (Eli Behlok, Jim Allchin, Don Feigel) at JoJo’s Bistro and Wine Bar, 42 East Main St.
  • 6:15 p.m.: Carlton Wilcox at The Main Dive, 5 West Main St.
  • 6:30 p.m.: Joe Chiappone, Vince Ercolamento and Mark Terranova Trio at Annette’s American Bistro, 27 West Main St.
  • 6:30 p.m.: Gregg Dougherty-Herman with Sheldon Tripi on the Brimont Bistro Patio, 24 West Main St.
  • 6:45 p.m.: Tim Forester, John Nyerges, Dan Vitale Trio, at the Mary Wee Irish Pub, 2 West Main St.
  • 7:45 p.m.: Paradigm Shift at Ploty’s Hometown Tavern, 27 West Main St. (in the back)
  • 8:15 p.m.: Deepak Thettu, with special guests Judah Sealy and many others, at The Coach Sports Bar, 19 West Main St.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 — Jazz in the Street

  • 4 p.m.: Sarah DeValliere and the Rhythmwell
    • Sarah De Vallière & the Rhythmwell have electrified the regional scene with high-energy performances, elite musicianship, and De Vallière’s commanding stage presence.
  • 5:15 p.m.: Todd East and Casino Royale
    • Blind since birth, Todd discovered his passion for music at an early age, playing piano and singing by the age of three. By fifteen, he had already launched his professional career. A native of Marion, New York, Todd went on to earn degrees in Music Education and Music Theory from Nazareth College, further refining his craft and deepening his musical foundation.
  • 6:45 p.m.: Walter Chatman and The Dream Team
    • The Dream Team consists of three bands in one, featuring Judah Sealy on saxophone, Tyrone Coley on bass, Armani Works on keyboard, Walter “Cordell” Chatman on drums, Bacari Smith on saxophone, and Chelse Smith and Lauren Sealy on vocals.
  • 8:30 p.m.: Prime Time Funk
    • NY’s ultimate funk band closes out the festival

The Webster Jazz Festival is an outstanding event that really brings out the best the Village of Webster has to offer. The streets are packed with people, the hanging baskets and planters are in full bloom, and after dark the street is lined with twinkly lights. There’s dancing and drinking and eating, lots of great music, and so much fun for friends and family. Plus there’s no admission.

Plans are still being finalized, but you can stay up to date on them all and read more about 2026 Webster Jazz Festival and the featured bands on the Webster BID website.

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(posted 7/30/2026)

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Ellie Songer, Webster Thomas ’16, recognized for excellence in healthcare

29 Jul

Congratulations to 2016 Webster Thomas High School grad Ellie Songer, who was recently awarded a 2026 Future of Healthcare Award from the Greater Bridgeport (CT) Medical Association.

Ellie, who is currently an orthopaedic surgical physician assistant at Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut, is one of ten recipients of the award this year. It recognizes outstanding healthcare professionals under age 40 who are making a meaningful impact through leadership, innovation, service, and dedication to improving healthcare in the Greater Bridgeport (CT) region.

After graduating from Thomas, Ellie entered the six-year Physician Assistant program at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT, which she completed in 2022. While at her first job, she received the 2024 Rising Star Award at St. Vincent’s Medical Center for her early-career clinical excellence.

According to an article on the Patch.com website,

Since joining Yale Medicine, Ellie has become an integral member of a busy and growing musculoskeletal practice. She is known for going above and beyond to ensure patients receive seamless, compassionate care throughout their surgical journey. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she has volunteered to cover hospital shifts outside of her regular practice to help provide continuity of care for patients.

Ellie was presented with her award at the inaugural Future of Healthcare Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, July 22, at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course in Fairfield, CT.

This bit of happy news was forwarded to me by Ellie’s very proud mother, Gladys Songer, who wrote that “I think Ellie’s success is a testament to the excellent, well-rounded education she received from countless dedicated educators, coaches and support professionals from the Webster Central School District.”

She also noted that  Ellie was a member of Thomas’ cross country and track teams. During her time with cross country, the team competed at States in 2014 for the first time in Webster Thomas history, and the team qualified for States for at least 3 more years. 

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(posted 7/29/2026)

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Saturday was “Christmas in July” at the farm market, complete with a visit from Santa

27 Jul

So it was, like, 80 degrees outside on Saturday, and people were out in their tank tops and shorts. Still, it looked like Christmas at Webster’s Joe Obbie Farmers Market, held every Saturday at Webster Towne Center Plaza.

It was the market’s annual Christmas in July celebration. As usual, in addition to the market’s normal assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, cheeses, baked goods and more, Santa was there in his big chair to welcome children, offering them the chance to get their gift requests in early. Much to their delight, he arrived promptly at 10 a.m. by fire truck, complete with lights and sirens.

Santa gave every child who visited with him some Christmas candy and a bottle of soapy bubble mix. The children had a choice of either orange, red, blue or green bubble bottles, which, Santa said, was a rather difficult choice for many of the small children. “The bubbly stuff was definitely a big hit with the children,” he wrote. “Lots of children, lots of bubbles floating around the market, lots of fun for all.” And of course there were lots of pictures with the children and their families.

Most of the booths and tents had been decorated with a Christmas in July theme, and some musicians played Christmas tunes. Santa even had a few minutes to spend with all of the market vendors, including Michelle at “The Cookie Cutters” booth, who needed a selfie.

“Those jumbo muffins looked sooooo good, but Santa needs to watch his waste line,” he reported. He left for the North Pole “with a sleigh full of fresh veggies, and a bottle of real maple syrup, for his pancakes on those chilly mornings at the North Pole.”

“The market was well attended by Christmas-spirited shoppers,” Santa added. “I didn’t spot any Grinches. It was a fun day.”

The Joe Obbie Farmers’ Market is located at Webster Towne Center Plaza on Holt Rd. (in front of Old Navy). It’s open every Saturday through October from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.

And don’t forget that the very popular Evening in the Park Market has returned to Charles Sexton Park (formerly known as North Ponds). Every Wednesday evening, the market will be set up at the park from 5 to 8 p.m. In addition to the vendors, these events will also have live music and food trucks, so remember to pack your folding chairs!

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(posted 7/27/2026)

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Marching Band Food Truck Rodeo celebrates 10 years

24 Jul

For ten years now, music, crafts and good food have come together at the annual Webster Marching Band Food Truck Rodeo. This year’s event. scheduled for Thursday Aug. 20, promises more of the same.

In addition to the huge lineup of food trucks, this popular community event will feature artisan and craft vendors, a kids’ play area, free face painting, and a performance by the Kidets Jr. Marching Band. But most exciting, the marching band will be debuting their 2026 show, so you can get a first look at what this award-winning group has up its sleeve for this year’s competition season.

Confirmed food trucks so far include Macarollin’, Rob’s Kabobs, Eat Greek, and Bruster’s, with more to come.

Organizers are looking for artisans, crafters and other vendors who’d like to sign up to be a part of the rodeo. To apply, click here. Deadline is July 31.

Admission to the annual food truck rodeo is free, but your attendance will keep these vendors and food trucks coming back every year, which greatly benefits the Webster Marching Band.

The 10th annual Marching Band Food Truck Rodeo will be held Thursday Aug. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Webster Schroeder High School, 875 Ridge Rd.

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(posted 7/24/2026)

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