🌱 Which Canandaigua standouts made Section V’s must-watch list?

Good morning to you Canandaigua! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Canandaigua standouts made Section V’s must-watch list?
• How one volunteer became the heart of Sonnenberg Gardens
• Why Ontario County’s DA office is down to just a few prosecutors

Also on today's calendar: NYE 2025 80's Bash! and 1 more event.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Canandaigua? Post it to Canandaigua photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 29 and low of 25 degrees.
• Wednesday: Windy and not as cold, temps: high: 41, low: 28.
• Thursday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 43 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sutherland's dynamic duo leads list of Section V girls basketball players to watch (mpnnow.com) — Canandaigua girls basketball standouts Gianna Buchiere, Sophia Frayne, and Leah Sheridan are among Section V players coaches say everyone should be watching this winter. A Pittsford Sutherland duo headlines the list, but the long roster spans Monroe and surrounding counties, giving local fans plenty of names and rival programs to track as the 2025-26 season unfolds.
   

• Hutton wins Sonnenberg service award (fltimes.com) — In Canandaigua, longtime volunteer Ken Hutton has been honored with Sonnenberg Gardens’ Mary Clark Thompson Award for his decades of hands-on work across the historic estate. From rebuilding Tea House steps to delighting tram riders with stories, Hutton’s dedication, love of history, and quiet off-season projects help keep this Canandaigua landmark welcoming for visitors year-round.
   

• Ontario County's acting DA resigns, begins new role in neighboring county (13wham.com) — Ontario County’s district attorney’s office in Canandaigua is undergoing another major shakeup as acting DA Kelly Wolford resigns and newly elected DA Jason MacBride is sworn in weeks early. With only a handful of prosecutors left from a staff of 19, MacBride is rushing to rebuild the office, onboard new attorneys, and keep local courts running smoothly through the holiday season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canandaigua

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Cocktails and Crepes Cooking Class — Simply Crepes
  Simply Crepes Craft Kitchen Canandaigua, 101 S Main St, Canandaigua
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
  Canandaigua, NY Calendar , Hurley Building 205 Saltonstall Street , Canandaigua
  7:00 pm
• 7th Grade Band & Chorus Concert
  Middle School Auditorium
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• NYE 2025 80's Bash!
  Hotel Canandaigua, Tapestry Collection by Hilton , 205 Lakeshore Dr , Canandaigua
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Parks & Rec Citizens' Advisory Committee Meeting - DATE CHANGE (Tuesday)
  Victor, NY Calendar , 85 East Main Street , Victor
  5:00 pm
• Victor Menorah Lighting 12/16/2025
  Victor Town Hall, 1st floor main meeting room , 85 East Main Street , Victor
  6:00 pm
• Fishers Fire District Board Meeting
  Victor, NY Calendar , 85 East Main Street , Victor
  6:30 pm
• Conservation Board Meeting (In-Person & via YouTube)
  Victor, NY Calendar , 85 East Main Street , Victor
  6:30 pm
• Conservation Board Meeting - MEETING CANCELLED
  Victor, NY Calendar , 85 East Main Street , Victor
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Nature Babies Peaceful Play
  Jessica Dudek's Family Daycare , 1604 Clovertrail Dr , Farmington
  9:30 am
• Town Court - Judge Holter
  Victor, NY Calendar , 11 Framark Drive , Victor
  2:00 pm
• Beer Bingo Night
  Reinvention Brewing Company , 9 N Main St , Manchester
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• What is the best company to work for that offers many forms of benefits.
  Unfortunately, due to physical limitations, a new job is needed that will consider them. A job with short term disability because surgeries are… (Nextdoor Jefferson Ave)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night / Closer - Part Time in Canandaigua. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Guest Experience Lead (GEL) Crew Team Member $16-$19/hr in Canandaigua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canandaigua here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmington

• Bills vs. Patriots: The numbers behind the big win (mpnnow.com)

Victor

• New craft brewery opens in Victor (democratandchronicle.com)
• Guide to menorah lightings and other Hanukkah events around Rochester area (whec.com)
• Victor planning board debates driveway safety, parking and lot layout last week (fingerlakes1.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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