🌱 Who’s headlining Greece’s biggest 4th of July party in 2026?

Greetings Greece! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Who’s headlining Greece’s biggest 4th of July party in 2026?
• How a Greece Athena alum clinched Florida State’s national soccer crown

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Gala and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy with snow showers, with a high of 24 and low of 20 degrees.
• Friday: Cold with snow showers, temps: high: 29, low: 25.
• Saturday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of 28 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• The Marshall Tucker Band to Headline (westsidenewsny.com) — Mark your calendars: The Marshall Tucker Band will headline the 2026 Town of Greece Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration at the Town Hall campus. With a Freedom Run 5k, kids’ activities, food trucks, and a huge fireworks show drawing over 13,000 people, this signature event is expected to remain a centerpiece of Greece’s community calendar.
   

• Former Greece Athena star's late goal gives Florida State NCAA soccer title (democratandchronicle.com) — A standout Greece Athena graduate just scored the championship-winning goal for Florida State, earning most outstanding player honors in the NCAA women’s soccer tournament. Wrianna Hudson, a Rochester native, capped a stellar season with 15 goals and continues a strong local sports legacy rooted in Greece and Monroe County.
   

📸 Around Greece

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greece

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Baby Art Holiday Canvas
  Greece Public Library, 2 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Holiday Gala
  Lilac Dance Center , 2199 E Henrietta Rd Suite #13 , Rochester
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Technology Help with Digital Literacy Volunteers
  Greece Public Library , 2 Vince Tofany Blvd , Rochester
  10:00 am
• Family Winter Photo Shoot
  Greece Public Library , 2 Vince Tofany Blvd , Rochester
  11:00 am
• Northwest Santa's Workshop
  Northwest Family YMCA , 730 Long Pond Rd , Rochester
  2:00 pm
• ODY: Winter Wonderland Dance Grades 9-12
  Odyssey Rochester, NY 14615
  6:00 pm
• Silent Disco
  Photo City Music Hall , 543 Atlantic Ave #2 , Rochester
  7:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Holiday Concert with the Greece Community Orchestra
  The Mall at Greece Ridge , 271 Greece Ridge Center Dr , Rochester
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA - Rochester, NY 2025
  Westside Family YMCA , 920 Elmgrove Rd , Rochester
  12:15 pm
• Indoor Track JV/Varsity Practice
  Eastridge High School
  2:30 pm
• Indoor Track Modified Practice
  East Irondequoit Middle School
  2:30 pm
• Swimming Coed Mod B Practice
  Eastridge High School Pool
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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• Gpac posted a job opening for CNC Machinist in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greece here.

🗞 Nearby News

Spencerport

• Good Question: Why hasn't the Erie Canal been drained for the winter? (whec.com)

Rochester

• Dazzling Christmas lights bring holiday magic to the Rochester area (democratandchronicle.com)
• Class of 2026 at World of Inquiry School No. 58 takes Senior March to City Hall (13wham.com)
• Best internet providers in Rochester, NY: Plans, prices, speeds (usatoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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