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Sunday, June 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families & residents of Rochester's El Camino neighborhood joined forces with community partners to transform the intersection of Avenue D & Hollenbeck Street on June 7, enhancing safety and accessibility. The project added a street mural, traffic-calming bollards, and beautified a nearby lot with seating, plants, and wayfinding signs. ABC 13
- ➤ Eastside Little League held its annual Hot Dog Day fundraiser at Tryon Park yesterday—raising funds to support childhood cancer research and aid families with children in treatment—as proceeds are donated to the Cure Childhood Cancer Association. ABC 13
- ➤ Residents celebrated the annual Square Fair at Aberdeen Square park in the 19th Ward on June 7 under sunny skies—neighbors took part in a parade and viewed public art displays that connected local groups. Organizers set up interactive art installations to highlight community engagement. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Camp Haccamo hosted its 12th annual Car, Truck, & Cycle Show on Saturday, June 7 at The Mall at Greece Ridge in the Target overflow lot. The event raised funds for free summer camp experiences for people with special needs and featured hundreds of vehicles, music, food and vendors until it ended at 2:30 p.m. ABC 13
- ➤ Community members gathered in downtown Rochester on Friday at Parcel Five for the second annual End Gun Violence event—participants wore bright orange, played games, danced, and signed a banner pledging to end gun violence in the city. Organizers said the event raised awareness and will return next year. News 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 5-year-old boy, Zy-Jae St. Pierre, went missing after falling into the Genesee River when he climbed the railing on Andrews Street Bridge, and his preschool held a red balloon release at the playground to honor him while search teams—using scuba and other methods—continued their work. Spectrum News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On June 7, a re-enactor portraying Marquis de Lafayette arrived in Rochester aboard the Riverie to mark the 200th anniversary of his farewell tour of America. The ceremony at Corn Hill Marina included historians and French guests who honored his legacy. Democrat & Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, June 7, hundreds of cyclists joined the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure at Stokoe Farms in Wheatland, riding 64.8-mile + 33-mile routes to support diabetes research, education and advocacy. After the ride, participants celebrated with local food, music and camaraderie. ABC 13
- ➤ The American Heart Association hosted the annual Rochester Heart Walk & Run on Saturday morning at Monroe Community College with an opening ceremony at 9:45 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. walk that brought together survivors, runners & local businesses to raise awareness and support for those affected by heart attacks and strokes. Rochester First
SPORTS NEWS
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The Fast & The Furriest® 2025
12:00 PM – 3:59 AM — Verona Street Animal Society — Registration fees apply — A celebration of pets with races, a festival, and a chance to support animals in need.
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Junkyardfieldtrip Live Performance
7 p.m. — Photo City Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the eclectic sounds of one of the region's most in-demand bands in an intimate venue.
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Clothing Swap at Abundance Co-op
12-2 p.m. — Abundance Food Co-op — $10 — Swap gently used clothing in a fun community event.
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Back To The Future - The Musical
7:30-9:00 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a dazzling Broadway musical adaptation of the beloved 80's film classic.
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Back To The Future - The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Tickets available — Experience a musical adaptation of the beloved 80's film following Marty McFly's time-traveling adventures.
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Harborfest 5K & 10K
7:45-11 a.m. — Ontario Beach Park — Entry fee varies — Celebrate summer with a lakeside run at the Harborfest Festival.
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On-Site Tour at The Village at Unity
9 AM - 7 PM — The Village at Unity & The Hamlet — Free entry — Explore a nurturing senior living community known for exceptional care and dining.
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Abacab - The Music Of Genesis
9 PM – 2 AM — Bands @ Barnard — Cost info not specified — Experience the tribute to Genesis and the solo works of Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel.
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Beer Hall Sessions at Rohrbach Brewing Company
6-9 p.m. — Rohrbach Railroad Street Beer Hall — Seasonal menu available — Enjoy live music with John Akers and craft brews every Thursday evening.
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PPA Challenger Series - Saturday
8 p.m.-1:29 a.m. — Dinkers Pickleball Campus — Ticket availability not specified — Experience thrilling pickleball matches at this premier event in Rochester.
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