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Who: RCSD students and their families   What: Operation Warm Winter Coat Giveaway   When: Monday, November 4, 2025, 3 p.m.   Where: Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School 625 Scio Street, Rochester, NY 14605   *Please note: this event is not open to the public; it is reserved for pre-registered RCSD families. Details: The Rochester City School District’s Office of Parent Engagement and Transportation Department, in partnership with Monroe Transportation and its sister brand, Durham

ROCHESTER — Foodlink CEO Julia Tedesco on Friday announced several measures the nonprofit is taking to respond to the growing crisis of thousands of Rochester-area residents losing access to new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Nov. 1. Without a resolution to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for the month of November will pause for more than 155,000 residents living in Foodlink’s 10-county service area. Many local residents are seekin

Who: RCSD students, families, staff, and community members   What: Booktacular Fall Literacy Festival   When: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10 a.m.   Where: East High School,1801 East Main Street Rochester, NY 14609   Details: The Rochester City School District, in partnership with the Parent Leadership Advisory Council (PLAC), is hosting Booktacular, a fall-themed “books and treats” event designed to promote a culture of literacy across the community. The goal is to spark a p

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – On Wednesday, October 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mary McLeod Bethune School #45 (1445 Clifford Avenue) will host the tenth annual Halloween in the Hallway—a cheerful, safe-and-inclusive community event open to students, families, and nearby residents. The event is proudly sponsored in part by the Andrew Langston Center for Educational Excellence, a Rochester-based non-profit founded in honor of radio pioneer Andrew Langston. The Center supports youth e

WHO: Clixo and The STRONG National Museum of Play WHAT: Come experience one of TIME’s best inventions of 2025! Join Clixo for an immersive, hands-on STEM weekend at The STRONG National Museum of Play! On Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, families are invited to explore creativity and innovation through Clixo’s award winning magnetic play system, free with museum admission. The museum’s Play Lab will transform into a vibrant Clixo Creation Studio, where kids and

The City of Rochester, in partnership with the national nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund , announced today that legacy planning services are now available through the Rochester Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). The free one-on-one financial counseling program provides city families with support and access to knowledge and information to take steps toward protecting and preserving their assets.   The Rochester FEC  team empowers residents to reach their

ROCHESTER, NY- Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they   turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working.   “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to safely get out,” said Ken Turner, Regional Disaster Officer, American Red Cross of Western New York. “Every second counts when there’s a home fire and the sooner an

Rochester Animal Services (RAS) is celebrating Halloween with a frightfully fun adoption special! On Friday, Oct. 31, adopters are invited to visit the shelter at 184 Verona St. from 12 noon to 6 p.m. to pick a mystery adoption deal from Halloween Purr-anormal Picks! Cats (usually $35) — adopt for FREE, $5, or $15 Dogs (usually $50) — adopt for FREE, $10, or $25   Each Purr-anormal Pick contains a surprise discount, offering a fun and festive way for community members to find

Alicia Esmeralda Barry ROCHESTER, NY — The Rochester Oratorio Society’s [ROS] 80th season continues with an Arts Connexions recital featuring the music, poetry, and spoken word of Mesoamerica. This highly anticipated performance will feature Alicia Esmeralda Barry, an internationally recognized Guatemalan mezzo-soprano with deep ties to the Rochester community. Barry, a graduate of the Eastman School of Music, has previously captivated local audiences with her performances al

Who: Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, Superintendent of Schools   What: RCSD Literacy Campaign   When: Monday, October 27, 2025, 10:27 a.m.   Where: Francis Parker School No. 23,170 Barrington Street Rochester, NY 14607   Details: On Monday morning, October 27, classrooms across the District will view a special video message from Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, Superintendent of Schools, about the power of reading.  The District’s literacy campaign, Level Up for Reading, calls for everyone to b

Trunk or Treat hosted by Ibero, October 25, 2025 fom 12-5pm. The International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave., will host its annual Trunk or Treat at the Plaza Halloween celebration from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.   This free community event promises an afternoon full of fun and excitement, featuring free candy, free pumpkins, and a costume contest for all ages. Families are encouraged to dress up and enjoy a safe, festive environment filled with creative costumes, music

The City of Rochester invites you to review and share your feedback on its draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.    Join us for an online public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m., to learn about the draft plan and help shape Rochester’s path toward greater accessibility for all. The City encourages participation from individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and the organizations that support them. Residents with ex