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Hilton, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Hilton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Heading to Apple Fest? Here’s what to know before you go.
- How a new grant will upgrade Hilton’s historic Community Center windows.
- Will Hilton’s Coach Lipani make Section V history this Friday night?
Also on today's calendar: Joey Stempien Big Band at Hilton Apple Fest Stage and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 44 degrees.
- Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
- Monday: Windy with periods of sun, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘One of the biggest festivals there is': Hilton prepares for 2026 Apple Fest this weekend (rochesterfirst.com) — Hilton’s Apple Fest is drawing tens of thousands of visitors this weekend, with local nonprofits, vendors, and the Hilton Marching Band all benefiting from the crowds. Organizers urge you to bring cash, plan parking carefully using the online map, and expect busy but family-friendly attractions like Community Row, a farmers market, and Kids’ Corner. 
• Monroe County Awards Community Climate Action Fund Grants: Hilton, Chili, Gates, and Greece Among Recipients (westsidenewsny.com) — Hilton is receiving a $10,000 county climate grant to replace historic windows at the Hilton Community Center on Henry Street, boosting energy efficiency while preserving the building’s character. With $15,000 in local matching funds, the project is part of a broader Monroe County effort funding sustainability upgrades, stormwater studies, and trail planning across several towns.
• Hilton's head man: Rich Lipani one win away from breaking Section V record for coaching wins (whec.com) — Hilton High School football coach Rich Lipani is just one win away from holding the all-time Section V record for coaching victories, after the Cadets’ dominant 58–7 win last week. Players praise his toughness and dedication as Hilton heads on the road to face Webster Schroeder, hoping to go 5–0 and finally settle the record talk.
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★ Featured events ★
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Hilton Apple Festival in Hilton/Parma →
Hilton Fireman’s Field, 135 South Ave, Hilton
10:00 am
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
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Joey Stempien Big Band at Hilton Apple Fest Stage →
Hilton Apple Fest Stage, 59 Henry Street, Hilton
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JSBB: Hilton Apple Festival →
Hilton Apple Fest Stage, 59 Henry Street, Hilton
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Joey Stempien Big Band at Hilton Apple Festival →
Hilton Apple Fest Stage, 59 Henry Street, Hilton
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Cider Fest at Blue Barn Cidery →
Blue Barn Cidery, 928 Manitou Road, Hilton
11:00 am -
2-Hour Winemaking Class-Hilton →
Mayer's Lake Ontario Winery, 1593 Hamlin Parma Townline Rd, Hilton
1:30 pm -
Hilton Parma Recreation Center " The Patriotic Songs of the American Republic" →
HIlton Parma Recreation Center, Hilton
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Hilton Parma Recreation Center "The Patriotic Songs of the American Republic" →
HIlton Parma Recreation Center, Hilton
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2-Hour Beermaking Class for 2, Hilton, NY →
Mayer's Lake Ontario Winery, 1593 Hamlin Parma Townline Rd, Hilton
6:30 pm -
Catholic Mom's Group →
St Leo The Great, 110 Old Hojack Ln, hilton
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Friday Night Line Dancing →
Mayer's Lake Ontario Winery, 1593 Hamlin Parma Townline Rd, Hilton
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Tomahawk Steak Dinner →
Hilton, 1593 Hamlin Parma Townline Rd, Hilton
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Scholar Athletes of the week: The Drake sisters (whec.com)
- Ridge Road Fire District is one of only 8 in NYS to earn top Class 1 fire protection rating (whec.com)
- Monroe County holds pedestrian safety event during National Pedestrian Safety Month (whec.com)
Brockport
- SUNY Brockport, St. John Fisher to meet in annual Courage Bowl benefiting Camp Good Days (foxrochester.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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