🌱 When Webster students head back to school—and how AI fits in

Hello again Webster! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• When Webster students head back to school—and how AI fits in
• What Trump’s “Lake America” order could mean along Webster’s shoreline

Also on today's calendar: Roger Awe Book Signing and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds breaking; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
• Sunday: Thickening clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Rochester Prep starts Wednesday, aims to teach students to use AI responsibly this school year (whec.com) — Families in the Webster Central School District should note that Wednesday, Sept. 2 is highlighted as the first day of school for Webster and several other large districts. The story centers on Rochester Prep’s earlier start and its push to teach students responsible AI use and boost literacy, but also flags when local public schools reopen.
   

• Lake Ontario renamed as Lake America by Trump amid US Canada trade rift (jsonline.com) — Webster residents will recognize Webster Park and its icy pier in photos illustrating a national story about President Trump ordering Lake Ontario to be renamed “Lake America” amid a trade dispute with Canada. The piece explains the executive order, compares it to a prior Gulf of Mexico renaming, and shows how Lake Ontario’s shoreline communities, including Webster, frame this symbolic move.
   

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📸 Around Webster

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Webster

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29

• Roger Awe Book Signing →
  Barnes & Noble, 1070 Ridge Rd, Webster
  2:00 pm

Saturday September 19

• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29

• 8:00 AM Rhythm Ride (Spin Class) →
  Webster, NY Calendar Webster, NY 14580
  8:00 am
• 8:30 AM Total Body Tone →
  Webster, NY Calendar Webster, NY 14580
  8:30 am
• 9:15 AM UpBeat Barre →
  Webster, NY Calendar Webster, NY 14580
  9:15 am
• 10:30 AM Open Vinyasa Yoga →
  Webster, NY Calendar Webster, NY 14580
  10:30 am

Sunday August 30

• 9:00 AM Cardio Cycle (Spin Class) →
  Webster, NY Calendar Webster, NY 14580
  9:00 am
• 9:00 AM Flow for All Yoga →
  Webster, NY Calendar Webster, NY 14580
  9:00 am

Monday August 31

• Superintendent Conference Day
  Webster Csd Webster, NY 14580
• 6:00 AM Bootcamp →
  Webster, NY Calendar, 1350 Chiyoda Drive, Webster
  6:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28

• MLA/HS Locker Set-up
  East Rochester UFSD East Rochester, NY 14445
  9:00 am
• Movie at the Zoo: Cars
  Seneca Park Zoo , 2222 Saint Paul St, Rochester, 14621, United States
  8:45 pm

Saturday August 29

• Rise & Shine Tour!
  Seneca Park Zoo 2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621
  8:00 am
• Tig Notaro (Rescheduled from 6/21/26) →
  Kodak Center, 200 W Ridge Rd, Rochester
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Popeyes posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Webster. Apply here.
• Staples posted a job opening for Retail Sales Supervisor (Webster, NY) in Webster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Webster here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Penfield

• After improbable title run, Penfield football eyes a repeat (thetimesherald.com)
• Rochester Diocese to receive first-class Archbishop Sheen relic (catholiccourier.com)

Irondequoit

• Irondequoit police search for missing man who may need medical attention (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
• Drug dispute led brothers to kill Irondequoit family, prosecutor reveals in murder trial (13wham.com)
• Public invited to share observations of double-crested cormorants' impact in Great Lakes & statewide (wnypapers.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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