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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ Connected Communities cut the ribbon at its newly renovated Neighborhood HUB on North Goodman Street on Friday, August 8th, boosting revitalization in the Beechwood and EMMA neighborhoods—formerly the Freedom School, the HUB will offer essential resources and youth engagement activities.  ABC 13

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ Police issued a missing vulnerable adult alert for David T. Romily, 65, after he was last seen driving a red 2013 BMW SUV on Ridgeway Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Thursday — officials say he may have been disoriented and in need of medical attention.  ABC 13

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ Camp Eastman is hosting Hoochenanny—a three-day whiskey and music festival featuring international acts and local bands. The event ran on Aug. 8 from 2 to 10pm, is underway today from noon to 10pm, and will return on Aug. 10 from 2 to 10pm.  ABC 13
  • ➤ High school and college students put on Shrek the Musical at Blackfriars Theatre from July 25 to Aug. 3 as part of a summer intensive program. The show used fun puppets and catchy songs—telling a tale of being true to yourself and working as a team.  Rochester Beacon

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a nationwide coalition to stop fraudulent robocalls that sent warning letters to 37 voice service providers+ the group warned 99 downstream providers after scams cost consumers over 1.2 billion in 2023.  NewsRadio WHAM

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • Jon B Live Concert

    6-7:30 p.m. — Water Street Music Hall — 21+ only — Experience a night of soulful R&B with Grammy-nominated artist Jon B.

    Sun, 8/10/25

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  • Golden Hour: August Beer Dinner

    6-8 p.m. — Rohrbach Railroad Street Beer Hall — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate summer flavors with a four-course beer pairing dinner.

    Tue, 8/12/25

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  • GARZI Concert

    7-9:30 p.m. — Bug Jar — Tickets from $17.70 — Experience an electrifying night with Garzi at this iconic Rochester venue.

    Tue, 8/19/25

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  • 2025 Healthi Kids Playful Learning Summit

    8 AM – 3 PM — Memorial Art Gallery — Registration fee required — Engage in creative workshops and discussions focusing on the benefits of playful learning for children.

    Wed, 8/20/25

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  • ROC Youth Splash & Dash

    7:00-8:30 p.m. — 1342 Lakeshore Blvd — Donation-based entry — A fun multi-sport race introducing kids to endurance racing in a safe environment.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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  • Matt St.James 5k Run/Walk

    10 AM – 12 PM — Roberts Wesleyan University — Registration required — Participate in a community run/walk honoring a local graduate and support a good cause.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • TrYsT / The Tommy Brunett Band Concert

    5-10 p.m. — Barnard Banquet Hall — $11.00-$22.00 — Celebrate the end of summer with a lively performance from TrYsT and the Tommy Brunett Band.

    Wed, 8/27/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

  • Family Open House- Renew Child and Family

    To meet the growing needs for access to children's mental health care, Renew Hope and Healing has expanded their Pittsford office

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