Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
Good morning, Rochester.
🎓 Education
Southeast Service Cooperative is launching a new contest for educators to pitch STEM or career-connected learning projects — letters of interest are accepted until Jan.
26 and finalists will present live at the STEM Educator Forum on Feb. 11, with two projects receiving up to $10K each.
🏛️ Government
Rochester mayor Kim Norton delivered her annual State of the City address yesterday morning at the Mayo Civic Center.
She reflected on last year’s achievements and outlined upcoming projects including Link Bus Rapid Transit, the Silver Lake Pool, and new town hall gatherings.
🎉 Rochester Events
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Castle Con
12 PM - 6 PM — Historic Chateau Theatre — Check event page for details — Immerse yourself in a weekend-long tabletop gaming extravaganza with tournaments and family-friendly fun.
The Lewy Convergence: Clinical Wisdom and Historical Reflection
11:30 a.m. — Leighton Auditorium — $25 Registration — A landmark CME event honoring Dr. Friedrich Lewy's legacy while advancing knowledge on Lewy Body Dementia care.
Monster X Tour
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Tickets starting at $20.50 — Experience thrilling monster truck action and freestyle motocross in an adrenaline-pumping event.
Social Ice Festival 2026
4-10 p.m. — Peace Plaza — Free entry — Experience a vibrant winter oasis with themed bars, ice sculptures, and live DJ entertainment.
The Sound Of Fate
7:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Ticketed event — Experience Tchaikovsky's epic showdown with fate through his Symphony No. 5 and Rossini's spirited Overture to Semiramide.
🏠 Rochester Real Estate
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💼 Rochester Job Board
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📣 Rochester Announcements
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