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Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the Rochester Amateur Radio Association held its 92nd annual radio festival at Barnard Fire Field where attendees could take free license tests, listen to technical talks, buy and sell equipment, and enter a raffle for a Bioenno 12 Volt Solar Battery charging system—admission cost was $10 with free entry for students, volunteers, and club members. Rochester First
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The documentary This Is Sing-Out is now streaming on Amazon Prime, telling the story of the local show that helped young people shine for over 30 years. Film director Frank Vella and Sing-Out director-producer Kim Romach from ARC Rochester gave more details—explaining the film shows the program's local impact. ABC 13
- ➤ The 22nd Rochester International Jazz Festival started on June 20 and will run until June 28, filling city streets with vibrant live music. Festival visitors on Jazz Street enjoyed performances as Chris Lopez covered the show—adding a local spotlight to the celebration. ABC 13
- ➤ The Genesee County Village & Museum hosted the Celtic Faire on Saturday to celebrate Irish, Scottish, and Welsh heritage—with activities including cricket and Gaelic football for visitors. The fair will continue Sunday—with local Celtic bands performing. News 10
- ➤ Earlier this week, the Little Theatre and Trillium Health hosted a film screening for Pride Month and Juneteenth that showed The Watermelon Woman—a film about a Black lesbian trying to make a movie about a fictional celebrity—and held a panel discussion on identity and representation. News 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Reconnect Rochester will install seasonal curb extension murals on June 28th at the intersection of East Main Street and Gibbs Street as part of the Downtown SmART Streets program to boost pedestrian safety and local art—local artist Fran Diaz designed the murals to honor the music corridor central to the Rochester Jazz Festival and the Eastman School of Music—while officials plan to monitor traffic and pedestrian activity. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Livingston County is welcoming more inclusivity as Avon Youth Baseball’s adaptive team, the Mighties, played yesterday at Avon Driving Park with 18 children aided by 22 volunteer Buddies—volunteers aged 12 and older from nine towns. The team will continue to play every Saturday at 10 a.m. this baseball season to help build confidence on the field. ABC 13
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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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Conesus Lake Bike Loop
9:00 – 10:30 AM — Vitale Park — Free entry — Explore the scenic Finger Lakes while biking with fellow enthusiasts.
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Becoming a Neighborhood Community
On the 15th anniversary of his book award-winning book, IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, author Peter Lovenheim will talk about his experiment to connect with his neighbors after a local murder/suicide. Sponsored by Historic Brighton. Sunday, June 29, 2 -3:45 pm at Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
June 30th – July 2nd — Tri-County Sports Complex — $97 fee for observing coaches — Improve your ball handling and scoring with high-intensity drills at this youth basketball camp.
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This Is Garth / Kid Kurry Band
9 PM – 2 AM — Bands @ Barnard — Cost info not provided — Experience a nostalgic and emotional performance of iconic Country music by JD Leonard and the Kid Kurry Band.
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Fleet Feet Firecracker 4 Mile Race
8 a.m. — Perinton Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Independence Day with a lively 4-mile run, a beloved local tradition since 1976.
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EMO NIGHT Silent Disco
8 PM - 12 AM — Montage Music Hall — $10 - $20 — Rock out to your favorite emo hits at a unique Silent Disco experience.
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Brick Wall Summer Goalie Camp 2025
9:00 AM – 1:31 PM — Lakeshore Hockey Arena — $285 — Hone your goaltending skills this summer with specialized training for young athletes.
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