Good morning, Rochester.

CooperVision's annual employee color run raised funds for global eye care nonprofit Optometry Giving Sight at its West Henrietta facility on Saturday — the event, which marked 20 years at the site, offered rock painting, cake, photos, hot dogs and cotton candy for families.

St. Ann’s Community held its third annual Community Walk at its Irondequoit Campus on Portland Avenue at 10 a.m. More than 250 participants walked a 2-mile route that raised about $121,000 for mind and memory wellness, 21 percent more than last year.

Families in Rochester released over 700 butterflies on Saturday to honor loved ones during ceremonies held at Ascension Garden Cemetery (10 a.m.) and Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (2 p.m.).

City leaders and local merchants celebrated new business openings and long-standing store milestones as revitalization efforts continue to uplift Monroe Avenue.

The initiative, which began in 2023, aims to improve safety, traffic, sanitation, transit, and food access + support Rochester’s diverse community.

FOMO Boutique reopened on Saturday in Rochester after thieves stole over $160,000 in designer items three weeks ago.

The owners rebuilt their stock with community help and continue to welcome gently used pieces.

Rochester’s first-ever East Ave Fest is set for Saturday (4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) at the corner of East Alexander Street in the East End; nearby streets will be closed earlier for event access.

The Rochester Central School District’s Special Education and Parent Advisory Council will host its fourth annual Special Education Resource Fair at Dr. Iris J.

Banister School No. 33 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering resources for over 4,500 students — with 80 vendors.

A new study by WalletHub ranks New York eighth overall in public school quality as it leads in spending but lags on safety, so families should review local district data when comparing schools.

Clocks will fall back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov.

1, giving an extra hour of sleep while winter days grow shorter around town. A bill to make daylight saving time permanent is still pending in Washington.

On Saturday, the community in Holley rallied around 3-year-old Bryce Mott, whose neuroblastoma diagnosis led his family to launch an online fundraiser that surpassed its $15,000 goal by raising over $16,000; Bryce now celebrates his third birthday in hospital while he begins chemotherapy with strong local support.

Monroe scored touchdowns six ways in a 64 to 19 win over McQuaid on Sept.

12 at its first home game under the lights; players Ray Garcia, D'Markos Trammell Jr. and Gregory Grant delivered key plays— the Knights narrowed the gap in the opening quarter.

Marco Luciano hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning on Sept.

12 at Innovative Field, giving the RailRiders a 5-3 win over the Red Wings. The loss dropped Rochester into a tie in the International League playoff race with eight games remaining.