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Rochester, NY - On Saturday, March 14, the following City of Rochester R-Centers will close early at 2:30 p.m. to permit staff to attend the Celebration of Life of Nancy Johns-Price, a beloved community champion whose decades-long City career began at an R-Center: Adams Street R-Center, 85 Adams St. David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St. Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center, 485 N. Clinton Ave. Willie Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint St. Thomas P. Ryan R-Center, 530 Webster A

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — National Poison Prevention Week, observed March 15–21, will kick off in Rochester with a joint news conference hosted by the Upstate New York Poison Center and DePaul’s National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence - Rochester Area (NCADD-RA). The event will highlight regional poisoning trends, prevention efforts, and the importance of early intervention and community education. The Upstate New York Poison Center serves 54 counties across New York Stat

Uniting and Healing through Hope of Monroe County will be hosting our annual food drive throughout this Easter season. A press conference detailing the food drive will be held on Thursday, March 27, 1:00 PM at Tops Friendly Markets, 3507 Mt. Read Blvd. Rochester, NY. At the press event, we will be announcing our annual Easter Food Basket Drive. Over the past several years, Uniting and Healing Through Hope has provided thousands of food baskets to those in need. We will be pro

Who: RCSD students, families, staff, and community partners What: Level Up Literacy Conference: Featuring “Books and Looks” Fashion Show When: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10 a.m. Where: East High School1801 East Main StreetRochester, NY 14609 Details: Building on the momentum of its Districtwide literacy campaign, the RCSD will host a Level Up Literacy Conference this Saturday. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with the “Books and Looks” Fashion Show, Excellence in Teaching a

Rochester, NY - From March through June, the City of Rochester’s Spring recreation season offers more than 100 programs and activities for kids, adults, and families. From athletics and dance to STEM and the arts, all program details and registration are now available at www.CityofRochester.gov/Recreation . “As spring blooms across Rochester, it’s the perfect season to turn over a new leaf and try out the latest activities available at your neighborhood R-Center,” said Mayo

The City of Rochester’s International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave., invites local musicians, bands, dance and cultural groups, and other performance organizations and artists to perform at Plaza events during the 2026 season.Performances at the International Plaza will primarily be held on Sunday afternoons from May through October. The Request for Interest document for prospective performers, including application instructions and requirements, is available at www.cityofroche

Student Artists in Flower City Arts Center’s Studio 678 Photo Club Rochester, N.Y., February 19, 2026—Creative works by student artists who are a part of the Flower City Arts Center’s Studio 678 Photo Club 2025/2026 will be presented in the George Eastman Museum’s community gallery, Gallery Obscura, from February 28 through June 21, 2026. These photographs and texts are inspired by the students’ vision of the world around them. Guided by program mentors and volunteers, twenty

Rochester, NY – The 2026 Special Olympics New York State Winter Games will return to Rochester, Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21. Approximately 900 athletes and coaches from throughout the state will compete in 7 sports: Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Floorball, Gymnastics, Snowboarding and Snowshoe. The Games kick off Friday evening with Special Olympics New York’s signature Opening Ceremonies at the Riverside Convention Center, beginning at 7 p.m.

What: Teen Empowerment Dewey Avenue Ribbon Cutting When: Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Where: Teen Empowerment, 1298 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14613 Who: Teen Empowerment youth organizers, adult staff, community partners and public officials Rochester, NY – Teen Empowerment Rochester (TE) is proud to announce the grand opening of its Dewey Ave. (Northside) site, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s mission to amplify youth voice, expand p

Mercantile on Main ROCHESTER, N.Y., — Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC) is pleased to announce the return of Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week, taking place for the first time since 2022. The event runs Friday, February 27, through Sunday, March 8, and features 25 participating restaurants throughout downtown. Each restaurant will feature its own unique offerings, including lunch and dinner specials, prix fixe menus, discounts, special menu items, and eve

Rochester, NY — Looking for engaging family activities during February break? The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites families to explore art, culture, and creativity together during a special school break offer. From February 18–22, 2026, children and teens 18 and under receive free general admission with the purchase of an accompanying adult ticket. Museum admission is valid from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, offering a full day to explore MAG’s galleries and exhibitions. General adm

Rochester, NY) – In anticipation of the return of Wicked, the Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) is aiming to turn Rochester into the Emerald City in celebration of the two-week engagement. RBTL has reached out to the City of Rochester, the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation and Visit Rochester to encourage all city buildings with color-changing lighting to display green during the run. “We want to make Rochester look as vibrant as the Emerald City in the spirit