🌱 How will Penfield factor into Monroe County’s high-stakes 2026 elections?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Penfield factor into Monroe County’s high-stakes 2026 elections?

Also on today's calendar: Summer Wines — Find Your Perfect Seasonal Sips and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy with a shower; cooler, temps: high: 51, low: 44.
• Friday: Some sun, with a high of 62 and low of 49 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Election Season Begins to Take Shape Across Rochester and Monroe County (minorityreporter.net) — Penfield voters are part of the competitive 135th Assembly District, where Jen Lunsford plans a reelection bid that Republicans are eyeing closely. The piece surveys key 2026 races across Monroe County, from Congress to state legislature and county offices, outlining how debates over safety, housing, taxes, and affordability could shape campaigns that include Penfield’s suburban neighborhoods.
   

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📸 Around Penfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Penfield

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday May 13

• Memoir Writing: "Hold onto This for Me" →
  Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• No Sunshine Camp Facilities Committee
  Rochester Rotary Club Via Zoom
  8:00 am
• Membership Engagement Committee
  Rochester Rotary Club Via Zoom
  12:00 pm
• Summer Wines — Find Your Perfect Seasonal Sips →
  Lisa's Liquor Barn, 2157 Penfield Rd, Penfield
  6:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Wee Walkers Play Time →
  Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield
  9:45 am

Saturday May 16

• Build an X-Wing Starfighter with Stan Munro →
  Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield
  1:30 pm

Sunday May 17

• Cole Davidson →
  Oak & Apple Cidery, 1600 Dublin Rd, Penfield
  4:30 pm
• Senior Class Luminary Walk
  State Road Elementary School Webster Parks and Recreation, 1350 Chiyoda Dr, Webster, NY 1458
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• 6:00 AM Bootcamp →
  Webster, NY Calendar, 1350 Chiyoda Drive, Webster
  6:00 am
• 8:00 AM Butts and Guts →
  Webster, NY Calendar Webster, NY 14580
  8:00 am
• 8:45 AM Fit Over 50 →
  Webster, NY Calendar Webster, NY 14580
  8:45 am
• 8:45 AM Power Vinyasa →
  Webster, NY Calendar Webster, NY 14580
  8:45 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Goodwill of the Finger Lakes posted a job opening for Customer Service Team Leader in East Rochester. Apply here.
• Parker Hannifin Corporation posted a job opening for Machine Operator - 2nd Shift in Fairport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Penfield here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Webster

• URochester softball earns fifth NCAA bid in six years (whec.com)
• Happening Tuesday: County legislature meeting, Lilac Festival, job fair in Geneseo, and more (whec.com)
• Shantell Wilson, Emma Spadoni: Class of 2026 student speakers (sbu.edu)

Fairport

• Brief AMBER Alert Issued For Two Children In Fairport (fingerlakesdailynews.com)
• See the 39 Section V boys' basketball players named to all-state teams (democratandchronicle.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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