Brockport artist's work in national exhibit
Brockport watercolor artist, Dianne Hickerson, has one of her works appearing in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America's 31st annual Exhibition at the Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. more
Brockport Breast Cancer Support Group honors founder
The Brockport Breast Cancer Support Group (BBCSG), which meets the first Thursday of each month, will honor founding member Irma Pylyshenko at the May 3 meeting, 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Lakeside Memorial Hospital's Board Conference Room. more
House improvement initiative moving forward
Volunteers with carpentry, landscaping or other skills and individuals who are in need of improvements to their homes are being sought for a home improvement initiative. Village of Brockport Trustee David Wagenhauser has been researching the possibility of such an initiative within the village. more
Kendall looks to amend zoning regulations to include MET towers
The vote was unanimous when Town of Kendall officials were asked to set a date for a public hearing to consider amending zoning regulations as they apply to the feasibility of installing commercial wind energy conversions systems (CWECS) in the town. more
LMH elects new officers
Lakeside Memorial Hospital's Medical Staff has elected new officers: Michael E. Leit, MD, president; Pankaj Garg, MD, vice president; David M. Newman, MD, secretary; Scott Berry, DO, treasurer; John P. Risolo, MD, past president; and Robert C. Boon, MD, representative to the Monroe County Medical Society. more
Mardi Gras celebration has hometown roots
Mardi Gras doesn't just take place in New Orleans, it has also happened annually for the past nine years in the Village of Brockport. more
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Churchville Fire Department volunteers
They are there for members of their community during times of emergency, difficulty and tragedy and now members of the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. are asking the public they serve for help. more
Paint the Town Purple & Relay For Life emphasize cancer awareness
On May 1, Rochester westside communities will take part in the American Cancer Society Paint the Town Purple. Local businesses, village and town buildings will "paint the town" with ribbons, posters, balloons and tee shirts in purple, the color used to symbolize all types of cancer. Residents are encouraged to wear purple and/or display purple ribbons and balloons to raise awareness in the fight against cancer and its elimination. more
Soap box derby coming back to Brockport
With the popularity of the Soap Box derby that came to Brockport last year, organizers are looking to bring the event back in August. Dave Jewell, a member of the Brockport Rotary, addressed village officials regarding the event's return the weekend of August 25 and 26. The race will again be held in the Smith Street bridge area. more
Spencer Speedway Stock Car Show,
Art Show and Open House at Gates church
Elmgrove United Methodist Church hosts a Stock Car Show, Art Show and Open House on Saturday, April 28 from noon to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the community. more
Spencerport Crop Walk planned
Spencerport residents will be gearing up to join in the Spencerport Area Crop Walk on Sunday, May 6 at 1 p.m. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. The walk will start at the Methodist Church on Amity Street, go along the canal path to the bridge in Adams Basin and return. more
The IACC Tenth Annual Women of the Year Awards
The Italian American Community Center (IACC) will hold its Tenth Annual Women of the Year Awards to recognize the accomplishments of Rochester area women of Italian descent. These women represent a cross section of the community, with accomplishments in the arts, business, education, civic affairs/government, science, and the leadership and volunteerism at the IACC. more
Winds of change blow through Hamlin's Wind Tower committee
Hamlin's Wind Tower Committee has undergone more changes in leadership. The original committee, formed to discuss and research the feasibility of wind towers in the town, was chaired by Art McFarlane. He resigned in March and committee member Mark Reeves was appointed. Reeves stepped down from the leadership role in early April to be replaced by Linda DeRue. more