Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of June.
Good morning, Rochester.
Rochester Public Library is discontinuing Hoopla for city cardholders on July 1 because of rising digital costs and a variable pay-per-use model.
Residents in other communities retain access, and New York Public Library members statewide can continue using the service online (with verification required).
Wednesday in Rochester brings three events: ROC the Block hiring fair at Paul Bianchi Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 120 employers, Concerts by the Shore at Ontario Beach Pavilion at 7 p.m., and ticketed Antiques Roadshow filming at Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford.
Following reports of animal cruelty on Bellmawr Drive, Lollypop Farm seized 74 animals from a Chili residence on Tuesday and is caring for 72 cats & 2 dogs as the investigation continues.
Antiques Roadshow filmed new segments yesterday at Genesee Country Village & Museum — a venue that showcased local antiques and heritage.
Rochester’s Juneteenth Festival returns this weekend at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park—Friday from noon to 5 p.m. featuring an elders circle, history talks and headliner Senojfromtheroc, and Saturday with a parade starting at 11 a.m. plus performances by Danielle Ponder with free admission.
The celebration honors the subway's 70th anniversary as enthusiasts revive the memory of the final train ride; the Subway Gala and Subway Day will occur Saturday, June 27 at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum.
Monroe Community College will join the Menare Foundation’s Freedom Walk — retracing the Underground Railroad route from Maryland to Ontario — to honor the 250th anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence.
Textile artist Kip Beardsley shows his weaving work and compares it with quilting to tell the historic story.
ROC Star Academy hosted a summer camp for young musicians this summer and featured a segment on ARC Rochester yesterday where 12-year-old guitarist Cameron 'Cam' Smith received the Jon Dretto and Maestro Management Scholarship while mentors discussed upcoming shows.
Years of erosion led the century-old Girl Scout camp chimney at Beechwood State Park in Sodus to fall into Lake Ontario, with caretaker Sal Vittozzi noting the park lost 80 feet of bluff over eight years.
Park leaders now worry about a pavilion as Vittozzi plans to reuse the bricks for new firepits — a nod to the past.
Haley Winn, a Rochester native, accepted the PWHL Rookie of the Year award today as she marked her standout debut season.
The ceremony honored her achievements and set the stage for future success.
Buffalo Bills training camp takes place at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford from July 29 to Aug.
7. Fans can enter a ticket lottery from June 24-26 + season ticket members get a presale starting at 10 a.m. June 24, with shuttle buses and a Kids Area.
Tuesday night at ESL Ballpark the Red Wings lost 2-1 to the Toledo Mud Hens plus Trey Lipscomb’s sixth-inning home run sparked brief hope amid Toledo starter Troy Watson’s dominant two-hitter; the team suffered its 26th loss but remained first in its division one game behind Memphis.
Harland Williams Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Comedy @ The Carlson — Tickets may apply — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Harland Williams in Rochester.
Bop To The Top
9:00 p.m. — Anthology — Starting at $68 — Experience a can't-miss live show that's all about fun and energy.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling monster truck stunts and jaw-dropping FMX performances at this family-friendly show.
America's 250th Anniversary Celebration
3-7 p.m. — The Webster Arboretum — Free entry — Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with music, games, and family fun.
The Petty Project & The Transport Tribute Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Photo City Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live tributes to Tom Petty and the 1990s music scene.
Sip & Glow: Blacklight Paint Party
7-9 p.m. — Wonderground — $25 — Experience a neon-lit creative journey with blacklight painting and mocktails under expert guidance.
IATT - Rochester Concert
6-9 p.m. — Photo City Music Hall — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience a night of live music featuring The Art Of Deception & Farsight with special guests.
NNB - The Party Rock Experience at the 4th of July Celebration
11 a.m.-8 p.m. — Irondequoit Town Hall — Shuttle service $1 — Celebrate Independence Day with family fun, food trucks, and fireworks.
Slow Jamz R&B Celebration
3-9 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy an unforgettable outdoor R&B day party with food, drinks, and your favorite hits.
Rochester Speed Dating for Singles in Their 30s and 40s
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Eagle Vale Golf Club — Ticket required — Connect with up to 12 potential matches in a fun and friendly environment.
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