Good morning, Rochester.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church celebrated 115 years on Oct.

25—marking the milestone with a gospel concert, worship service, and walkathon in Genesee Valley Park that underscored its long history of helping the Rochester community.

A community event was held yesterday at Rochester Community Sports Complex by Chisel Collective to help local Medicaid recipients, pregnant individuals, and parents pay for rent, utilities & food costs.

The event ended at 6 p.m. and two more sessions are scheduled, one at Arnett Library on Oct 29 and another at Joseph Avenue Library on Oct 30.

On Saturday, Oct. 25, nearly 300 children attended the Peek-A-BOO Kids Halloween Party at Dr. David and Ruth Anderson Academy School No. 16 — hosted by ROC ROYAL INC and community partner Terrell Wyatt — where games, costumes, food, and support services gave local families a day of fun and hope. Families also connected with local services amid growing concerns for safety and economic uncertainty.

The Seneca Park Zoo hosted First Responder Day Saturday, Oct.

25 to honor local firefighters, police officers, dispatchers, and healthcare workers. Visitors enjoyed hands-on activities and saw emergency vehicles — learning how these responders keep our community safe.

Fairport has proposed several downtown projects that include revitalizing Kennelley Park, upgrading multi-modal transportation, developing a boutique hotel, and converting an industrial building into mixed use—residents and visitors can share their feedback via an online survey open until October 31.

Brighton native Ernie Clement received strong local support during the World Series when the Blue Jays beat the Dodgers 11-4 on Friday, as the school district and local businesses cheered him on.

Sheffield Tavern is hosting a watch party for upcoming games—highlighting the community's lasting pride in his achievement.

Retroween Bash

8-11 p.m. — Montage Music Hall — $20 — Dance the night away at the ultimate Halloween retro party featuring 80s and 90s music.

Josh Ritter Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Rose Marie and John Beston Hall — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a night of captivating melodies from one of America's greatest living songwriters.

State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine - Swan Lake

7:00-8:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting performance of Swan Lake by the acclaimed State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine.

Rochester Americans vs Syracuse Crunch

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Check FloHockey for streaming options — Exciting hockey showdown between two fierce rivals in the AHL.

Housing 101: Patio Building Workshop

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Abundance Food Co-op — Free entry — Learn how to construct a patio with expert guidance from a local housing manager.

JAWS IN CONCERT

7:00-8:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Tickets available — Experience the legendary film JAWS with a live orchestra performing its iconic score.

Hiking Event with Dogs at North Ponds Park

10:00 – 11:30 AM — North Ponds Apartments & Townhomes — Free entry — Explore the scenic Bird Sanctuary and Chiyoda Trails with your furry friends or solo.

WBEE's Guitars & Stars Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy an evening of great music featuring local talent.

Knitting Basics Workshop

12-1 p.m. — Abundance Food Co-op — $25.00 — Learn essential knitting techniques and start your creative journey in this hands-on workshop.

Grace O'Malley Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Comedy @ The Carlson — Tickets available — Experience an evening of laughter with live comedy from Grace O'Malley.

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