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ROCHESTER, NY — The American Red Cross asks people to help patients in need by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply stable as spring begins. We’re joining forces with positive lifestyle brand Life is Good to invite donors to show the power of doing good by giving blood. Those who come to give blood or platelets March 30-April 12, 2026, will get an exclusive Red Cross x Life

Rochester, NY - Veterans Outreach Center, Monroe County, and the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System will recognize National Vietnam Veterans Day at the Roger Robach Community Center, 180 Beach Ave., Rochester, NY 14612 at 10:00 a.m. on March 27. Join us as we honor those who made it home, and the 58,220 American service members who never did. “As we gather to honor our Vietnam Veterans, we're commemorating the past and also reaffirming our commitment to the future,” Veterans O

Rochester, NY - While school is out for Spring Break next week, Mayor Malik D. Evans invites students and families to head to their neighborhood R-Centers for fun activities in a safe, caring environment.   “When school is out, our R-Centers are ready with fun activities for kids and families,” said Mayor Evans. “Make a splash in the Jackson R-Center’s indoor pool, challenge a friend in your favorite video game, or shoot some hoops with neighbors – whatever your recreation st

ROCHESTER, NY —The annual Speak Life! Health Equity Conference will be held Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Monroe Community Hospital auditorium. Tickets are $35 and on sale now and include breakfast and lunch. With the theme “Stronger Together” the 2026 conference features a timely keynote by Anthony M. Jimenez, Ph.D. (sociology), associate professor of sociology at Rochester Institute of Technology. Jimenez, co-author of “The Third Net: The Hidden Sys

Rochester, N.Y. — Geva Theatre’s Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson, Executive Director James Haskins, and Curation Team (which includes Jeffrey L. Page, DeLanna Studi, Sarah Hartmann, Jasmine B. Gunter, and Thalia Schramm as well as Williamson) are delighted to host Geva’s 2026/27 Season Announcement on Monday, March 23, at 6 p.m. The event will include remarks from Geva’s leadership, from Mayor Malik Evans and from Rich Pulvino, VP/Director, Marketing for ESL Federal Cr

Rochester, NY - Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced today the start of spring and summer hours at Seneca Park Zoo. Beginning March 28 through October 31, the zoo will remain open one hour later, making the new hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. “As the snow thaws and days are growing longer, we’re excited to welcome visitors to Seneca Park Zoo for an extra hour,” said County Executive Bello. “By beginning spring and summer zoo hours in time for the start of spring break,

Executive Director: Tia Morris ROCHESTER, NY —Teach For America New York (TFA NY) announced it is gathering educators, policymakers, and local organizations in Rochester, New York for its first Statewide Summit. Hosted at The Strathallan Hotel on April 17-18, 2026, the symposium will gather leaders committed to educational excellence for a weekend focused on advancing transformative change in classrooms and communities statewide. Rochester was selected as the host city in rec

Rochester, NY - For the fourth year in a row, The Summit Federal Credit Union will be sponsoring Jazz at the Beach , a FREE series of monthly jazz concerts from May through November presented by Jazz90.1 and the Ontario Beach Park Committee.  All performances begin at 7:00 pm and take place on the second Tuesday of each month at Tropix, 4775 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612.   Jazz at the Beach  will feature a wide variety of local and nationally recognized jazz artists. The

ROCHESTER, N.Y., – Building on the excitement of the nationally touring headliners and direct support performers announced on February 24, the Rochester Lilac Festival today unveiled the full slate of regional and community artists who will take the KeyBank Center Stage during the 128th Rochester Lilac Festival from Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 17.   Festivalgoers can experience nearly 60 performers on the KeyBank Center Stage, including 35 regional supporting performe

Rochester, NY — Walking For Rochester will officially launch its 2026 Community Cleanup Program with a season kickoff event on Saturday, April 4th at Bee Relentless Boxing in Rochester. Cleanup Time: 12pm – 1pm. Pizza and soft drinks served at 1:15pm. Address: 565 Blossom Rd Suite E, Rochester, NY 14610. The event will mark the beginning of the organization’s largest cleanup season to date, with more than 200 litter cleanups planned across the city from April through Septembe

Who: Professionals visiting with students at Andrew Langston Middle School and Northwest Junior High at Douglass   What: Career Day   When: Thursday, March 19, 2026 @ 9 a.m.   Where: Andrew Langston Middle School and Northwest Junior High at the Douglass Campus 940 Fernwood Park, Rochester, NY 14609   Details: Andrew Langston Middle School and Northwest Middle School will host Career Day on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Douglass Campus. Approximately 70 professionals from

ROCHESTER, NY — United and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County, in partnership with Savage Life Promotions, announces the return of championship boxing to Blue Cross Arena. The upcoming Boxing Extravaganza marks the first major professional boxing event in Rochester in decades, celebrating the city’s rich boxing legacy while promoting a message of discipline, opportunity, and community unity. The event will highlight Rochester’s historic role as one of America’s premier fig