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WNY Twin Valley Cluster All-Breed Dog Show Returns to Hamlin August 28-30 Dog lovers are invited to attend the “All Paws on Deck” WNY Twin Valley Cluster 2026 All-Breed Dog Show on August 28, 29, and 30, at Hamlin Fireman’s Field, 1503 Lake Road (Route 19), Hamlin. The event will run daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is open …
Women’s Equality Day, celebrated annually on August 26, commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted many, but not all, American women the right to vote. Join Women’s Rights National Historical Park for a special theme weekend exploring the concept of equality and its enduring relevance to the historic sites and stories …
By Kristina Gabalski I hope you are enjoying a delightful tomato harvest, but if you are not, it is not surprising. Tomatoes are a very popular garden crop for good reasons, but they do face many challenges from disease, insects, and environmental conditions. One reason is that tomatoes are native to tropical areas in South …
Inaugural Event Supports Local Businesses The Village of Hilton is excited to announce the inaugural Explore Hilton’s Apple Trail, a new community event designed to encourage residents and visitors to discover everything its local businesses have to offer. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for this free, family-friendly event that will take …
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is seeking the public’s assistance after responding to a report that a kitten was thrown from a moving pickup truck in the town of Sweden. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, a black truck was observed heading eastbound near the 6500 block of Brockport-Spencerport Road …
Jubilee Christian Church will host its 5th Annual Community Family Fun & Resource Day on Saturday, August 22, from 12 to 3 p.m. The free community event is designed to bring families together while connecting residents with helpful community resources, local organizations, and area businesses in a fun and welcoming environment. The afternoon will feature …
Lakeview Community Church supports the Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf (GEFS) every month. However, August is a special month because of their August Challenge. The goal this year is to collect 2,000 boxes or pouches of rice and pasta mixes. Ways to participate Bring donations to Lakeview Church each Sunday morning or come to the church …
Spencerport Lions Braille Service is offering Braille Transcription classes at the Gates/Spencerport Ambulance building, 116 Lyell Avenue in Spencerport. Classes begin Thursday, September 17, 2026, and meet weekly on Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. through May 2027. Participants will begin by learning dot formations and forming words on a Perkins Brailler. They will then move …
The Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation awarded 10 scholarships totaling $77,000 to local students for the 2026-2027academic school year. The Foundation has provided $1,286,000 in scholarships for over 125 students in the towns of Sweden and Hamlin since its inception in 2004. The Foundation offers two types of scholarships to residents of the towns of …
To enhance the public’s safety awareness and preparedness, National Grid brought its live line demonstration trailer to Brockport Fire District’s Station Five on August 11 to demonstrate the dangers posed by live electricity wires, including downed wires and electrical contacts during weather events and emergencies. The live line demonstration trailer is a mobile training unit designed …
