Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
Good morning, Rochester.
🏘️ Community
Triple-O is partnering with AutismUp (its third year) to donate 5% of installations during April for Autism Awareness Month.
AutismUp founder Sarah Milko and Triple-O founder Luke Giannone shared details during Monday’s event at ARC Rochester.
Rochester’s Full Circle Home gathered volunteers Monday to prepare roughly 15,000 gifts in 1,250 sets to support American troops stationed abroad amid the Iran war as part of its 12 Days of Christmas program.
Executive director Vickie Durfee and program director Kari Ray detailed the effort Tuesday (offering local insight).
🎭 Culture
TYKEs will present A Bad Case of Stripes, an adaptation of David Shannon's children’s book, at the JCC with shows at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Apr.
11, 18, and 19 and a 2:00 p.m. show on Apr. 12.
🎓 Education
FAFSA Fest will help high school students and their families fill out federal and state college aid forms.
The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center on Chestnut Street and will offer support, free food, and childcare (available in English and Spanish).
Rochester City School District will open two new early childhood education centers during the 2026-2027 school year.
They will be located at 145 Midland Avenue (formerly School No. 39) and 820 Chili Avenue (formerly School No. 44) to offer more pre-K options for local families.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared April 2026 Financial Aid Awareness Month to help students complete FAFSA and TAP applications.
State officials say that more than two dozen statewide events and extra resources like the Financial Aid Navigator will ease college costs.
🎉 Rochester Events
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2026 PBA New York Classic
1-3 p.m. — ABC Gates Bowl — Spectator passes available — Witness the top bowlers vie for championship glory in Rochester.
Tempest Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Lovin' Cup — $25 — Experience the vibrant fusion of folk rock and world music from the renowned band Tempest.
Annual Bird of Prey Days Festival
Various times — Braddock Bay Park — $5 suggested donation for adults, kids free — Experience an exciting weekend of raptor education and conservation activities for all ages.
Georgia Swarm at Rochester Knighthawks
3-6 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Cost info not provided — Celebrate Native American Heritage Night while enjoying a thrilling lacrosse match.
Walter Trout Performance
7-9 p.m. — Fanatics Pub — Tickets required — Experience an evening of soulful blues with Walter Trout.
A Beautiful Noise Tour
7:30-10:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of A Beautiful Noise live in Rochester.
Rochester NY Coffee & Chocolate Festival
10 AM – 6 PM — Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center — Cost TBD — Sample a variety of coffee roasts and indulge in chocolate-inspired sweets from local vendors.
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge
11:00 AM — 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY — Registration fees apply — Enjoy a community-focused half marathon, 5K, and kids races with various volunteer opportunities.
Family Chess Club
3-4 p.m. — Winton Branch Library — Free entry — Enjoy a friendly atmosphere for chess enthusiasts of all levels to play and strategize.
The Music of Tina Turner
7-10 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Cost Info not provided — Experience legendary hits from the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll by superstar singers.
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