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Monday, January 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A benefit event is being held in Henrietta, N.Y. for Lindsey Wright, a mother battling stage 4 ovarian cancer, to support her family's finances and medical expenses.  Rochester First
  • Residents of Rochester engage in various winter activities like hockey, ice fishing, and motocross on the thick ice of Irondequoit Bay, enjoying a colder winter not seen in recent years.  WXXI News
  • The 19th Ward Community Association invites participation in their candlelight dinner event on Feb. 8, offering roles for both hosts and guests to foster community connections.  Democrat & Chronicle
  • Local Unitarian churches in Rochester hosted 'Big Gay Wedding Day' to offer LGBTQ couples a welcoming space to marry amidst concerns over potential policy shifts affecting marriage equality.  WXXI News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A 26-year-old woman and her dog were struck by a car in a Rochester crosswalk, sustaining minor injuries with the driver remaining at the scene, and no influence of drugs or alcohol was reported.  News 10

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Dino Expo at Rochester Riverside Convention Center offered families live shows and interactive activities to learn about dinosaurs.  ABC 13

EVENTS

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  • Rochester New Year Business Networking Event

    This free business networking event provides professionals in the Greater Rochester area with an opportunity to connect over a light breakfast while exploring new strategic networking initiatives for 2025.

    Wed, 1/15/25

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  • Live Performance by Real Boston Richey

    Real Boston Richey will perform live at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, highlighting his unique hip hop sound.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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  • Onyx Storm Book Release Celebration

    The event celebrates the release of Rebecca Yarros' third book in The Empyrean Series, requiring proof of purchase for participation.

    Tue, 1/21/25

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  • Wednesday Women's Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

    This event is a women's support group meeting focused on discussions around alcohol addiction and recovery, utilizing literature from Alcoholics Anonymous.

    Wed, 1/22/25

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  • Magical Motown Experience Concert

    Experience the vibrant sounds of Motown music at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • Ying Quartet Performance

    The Ying Quartet, a noted string quartet, will perform at Eastman Theatre with proceeds supporting various charitable causes.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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  • Primal Scream//Primal Laugh: A trauma-informed somatic workshop [VIA ZOOM]

    You're invited to move your body, tap into your intuition, & co-regulate your nervous system. With trauma-informed somatic practices help to release stuck anger/frustration and connect with joy, this workshop is for people who wants to feel grounded and hopeful.

    Wed, 1/29/25

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  • APWA 40th Annual Awards Ceremony

    The APWA 40th Annual Awards Ceremony will honor dedicated public works professionals and successful projects that enhance community lives.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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  • Miss Casey's Art Open House

    Explore the artistic expressions of Miss Casey, who combines various media to create thought-provoking pieces that encourage introspection and community dialogue.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • Pokémon Card Trading Event

    A gathering for Pokémon trainers to trade cards and enhance their collections at Brighton Memorial Library.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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