Evan Bourtis

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Here’s your guide to events happening this weekend in the Rochester area. You can learn more about what’s happening around town on our Community Calendar. Fairport Canal Days (Friday through Sunday)The Village of Fairport will be full of live music, local arts vendors, and iconic traditions on Friday and this weekend. The 48th annual Fairport Canal Days kicks off on Friday at 4:30 p.m.  It coincides with the 200th season of the Erie Canal.

3 weeks ago | whec.com | Evan Bourtis

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester Americans legend has died. Scott Metcalfe, who became an Amerks hall of famer and Calder Cup champion in his nine seasons with the team, died at age 52. The Amerks announced his death on Friday, remembering him for his “tenacious play” and dedication to community service. Metcalfe was a member of the Amerks’ last Calder Cup championship team in 1996.

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NORMANDY, FRANCE — It has been 81 years since Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on D-Day  — a pivotal moment of World War II that eventually led to the collapse of Adolf Hitler’s regime. Over 4,000 Allied troops were killed on D-Day itself and over 73,000 were killed in the Battle of Normandy that followed. WWII veterans gathered on Friday in Normandy to honor those who gave their lives. Last year, News10NBC spoke with several local veterans who served in D-Day.

3 weeks ago | whec.com | Evan Bourtis

FAIRPORT, N.Y. — The Village of Fairport will once again be full of live music, local vendors, and iconic traditions like a rubber duck race starting Friday. Fairport Canal Days runs through Sunday and coincides with the 200th season of the Erie Canal. News10NBC is your Canal Bicentennial Headquarters, celebrating how the canal changed the landscape, economy, and recreation of the region. Musicians at the festival range from local high school bands to acclaimed local artists.

3 weeks ago | whec.com | Evan Bourtis

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It’s the day donut lovers have been waiting for. National Donut Day is Friday, a day the Salvation Army created nearly 90 years ago to honor the “Donut Lassies”, its members who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. The Salvation Army continues to honor heroes on National Donut Day, including locally. The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester will partner with Donuts Delite to deliver donuts to local fire departments and emergency care centers.