Good morning, Rochester.

Students from Golec Music Studio performed at Our Mother of Sorrows Church in Greece to support food pantries that face cuts in federal funding.

The fundraiser collected food donations and money for the pantries at Our Mother of Sorrows and Holy Cross churches amid rising need in the community.

Mint & Lily, a popular jewelry maker on Instagram, is holding a Mother's Day sale with a buy two, get one free deal on letter necklaces, birthstone charms and knot rings.

Residents in Rochester can find special gifts for mom and treats for themselves.

Today marks four years since Richard Sciascia was shot and killed in a carjacking in Gates as police partnered with Keep Gates Clean to tidy Buell Road—Edgar Tolentino and Anthony Jacobs are in prison.

On Sunday the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester hosted a Bunny Hop event — featuring music, arts and crafts, interactive activities and special guests from the Submarine School of Music and the Seneca Park ZooMobile.

Attendees explored exhibitions and enjoyed an afternoon designed for families to celebrate the Easter spirit.

Families in the Rochester City School District attended the annual Family and Community Engagement Forum at Loretta Johnson Middle School on Genesee Street — they learned about district programs, met incoming superintendent Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, and took part in resource fairs and interactive workshops. Older students also joined a Teen Summit hosted by the Student Leadership Congress where they shared ideas and learned leadership skills.

Students at Vertus High School gained hands-on orthopedic surgical skills during a workshop at the UR Medicine Saunders Orthopaedics and Physical Performance Center offered to disadvantaged students in Rochester—experienced surgeons taught techniques and provided mentorship opportunities for a future in medicine.

Over the weekend, community leaders, health professionals and youth advocates gathered at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center to work on an equitable plan to fight climate change — focusing on clean energy, food systems and mental health.

Sessions covered practical steps for climate justice — calling on local groups to follow up.

Today, the New York State Department of Transportation said that eastbound I-490 in Perinton will run on one lane over the bridges at the Erie Canal and Kreag Road—motorists should plan extra travel time and use a zipper merge—when passing the work zone.

Rochester Spring Fling KidsFest 2025

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Tim Hortons Iceplex — $15 for unlimited ice skating — Enjoy a day of fun with giant playgrounds and non-stop entertainment for the whole family.

Worry Club Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Montage Music Hall — $28.34 — Experience an evening of live music with Worry Club and special guests Wakely and Scarlet Demore.

Mixology Madness

6-10 p.m. — Water Street Music Hall — $65 per person — Enjoy a hands-on mixology experience crafting cocktails with expert guidance.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Blue Barn Cidery — Bring an empty egg carton and a flashlight for an exciting adults-only Easter egg hunt in the dark.

Happy Hour at Compane Trattoria

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Compane Trattoria — Reservations recommended — Enjoy an evening of social networking over drinks in Fairport.

EXTC Concert featuring Terry Chambers

8-11 p.m. — Lovin' Cup — Ticket information unavailable — Experience an evening of live music with former XTC drummer Terry Chambers and friends.

2025 Easter Brunch at Strathallan

10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa — Ticket required — Delight in a lavish Easter brunch with multiple serving stations and a photo op with the Easter Bunny.

Music Business 101 Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Muck Duck Studio — Class fees may apply — Explore the basics of songwriting business with a BMI songwriter and musician.

Northeast Child Abuse Conference

8 a.m. — Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center — Registration required — Attend this premier child abuse conference for essential multi-disciplinary training on child welfare.

Finger Lakes Science and Technology Showcase

8:30 AM – 6:00 PM — Memorial Art Gallery — Free entry — Engage with cutting-edge research and innovations in science and technology from local universities.