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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students and parents met at School of the Arts on April 12 — following a tragic loss — to talk about mental health challenges and substance abuse while local organizations offered crisis intervention resources like the 988 hotline. The forum, organized with the city and the school district, featured panel discussions and breakout sessions to share strategies for early intervention. ABC 13
- ➤ On April 11, Tim Horton's Ice-Plex in Brighton hosted Party at Center Ice as a lively celebration where over 40 vendors offered tastings of wine, beer, ciders, and spirits to benefit Holy Childhood, an organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ticket sales helped raise funds for the nonprofit. ABC 13
- ➤ Residents gathered at local parks across Monroe County yesterday for the annual Pick Up the Parks event—cleaning winter trash and debris to keep local waterways safe. Volunteers worked together to make the parks ready for spring and summer. ABC 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Family and friends held a balloon release at Lewis Street Park on April 12 to honor Myrtle Watson on her birthday—she was fatally stabbed on Sept. 14 and police charged Tyrone James with second-degree murder. ABC 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Penfield High School Robotics Team—known as the 1511 Rolling Thunder—won the regional competition and secured a spot in the World Championship. They will compete in Houston from April 16 through April 19 and have started a GoFundMe to help fund their trip. Rochester First
- ➤ Lyons graduate Emery Taylor (18) became the youngest student accepted to UB School of Law after passing the LSAT and graduating high school early through an Early Scholars Program. They will begin law school this fall and plan to make a strong impact on policy work. Rochester First
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ronald McDonald House unveiled its first House to Home mobile unit on Saturday at Rochester Riverside Convention Center to offer enhanced telehealth and support services for families with medically complex children. The mobile unit, designed with Golisano’s Children’s Hospital Complex Care Program, will bring food delivery — mental health checks — referrals and other resources to connect families with needed care. Rochester First
- ➤ Cabot Creamery recalled its Extra Creamy Premium Butter Sea Salted in New York on March 26 — an FDA Class III recall — because tests found elevated coliform levels that suggest fecal contamination; the company said that only 17 packages were sold and nearly all of the 1,700 pounds were recovered. Democrat & Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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Mixology Madness
6-10 p.m. — Water Street Music Hall — $65 per person — Enjoy a hands-on mixology experience crafting cocktails with expert guidance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Local’s Only Silent Disco
7-11 p.m. — Locals Only — $10 presale, $20 door — Dance to local DJs at a unique silent disco experience.
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