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Sidewalk Talk – Fairport Canal Days

A podcast promo graphic with orange shoe prints reading SIDEWALK TALK over a city sidewalk. Text says “Local news, upcoming events, special guests.” Caption below reads: New episodes every week. [https://whatsupfairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sidewalk-Talks-ft-image-1640x924-1-300x169.png]https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-fairport-canal-days/ This week, Ed Smith talks with Fairport Canal Days [https://www.fairportcanaldays.com/] co‑chairs Ian Winner and Lydia Rugaber about the festival’s beginnings, this year’s can’t‑miss moments (hello, Lucas West!), and the return of the duck race and free shuttle service. The post Sidewalk Talk – Fairport Canal Days [https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-fairport-canal-days/] appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com [https://whatsupfairport.com].

Sidewalk Talk – Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade

A podcast promo graphic with orange shoe prints reading SIDEWALK TALK over a city sidewalk. Text says “Local news, upcoming events, special guests.” Caption below reads: New episodes every week. [https://whatsupfairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sidewalk-Talks-ft-image-1640x924-1-300x169.png]https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-memorial-day-ceremony-parade/ Ed Smith sits down with Jay Edgerton, Senior Vice Commander of Fairport VFW Post 8495, to talk about this year’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony and why honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice matters more than ever. Edgerton also shares how the Fairport VFW and Auxiliary serve the community and he invites neighbors to stop by, get involved, or see what the post is all about. The post Sidewalk Talk – Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade [https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-memorial-day-ceremony-parade/] appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com [https://whatsupfairport.com].

Sidewalk Talk – Fairport Day of Service

A podcast promo graphic with orange shoe prints reading SIDEWALK TALK over a city sidewalk. Text says “Local news, upcoming events, special guests.” Caption below reads: New episodes every week. [https://whatsupfairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sidewalk-Talks-ft-image-1640x924-1-300x169.png]https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-fairport-day-of-service/ Ed Smith chats with Jay Edgerton from Fairport VFW Post 8495 about the Fairport Day of Service on May 23 at 9 a.m. at South Perinton Cemetery. Edgerton shares why the project began, how it honors local veterans, and how you can roll up your sleeves and join the volunteer crew. The post Sidewalk Talk – Fairport Day of Service [https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-fairport-day-of-service/] appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com [https://whatsupfairport.com].

Sidewalk Talk – Colonial Belle

A podcast promo graphic with orange shoe prints reading SIDEWALK TALK over a city sidewalk. Text says “Local news, upcoming events, special guests.” Caption below reads: New episodes every week. [https://whatsupfairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sidewalk-Talks-ft-image-1640x924-1-300x169.png]https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-colonial-belle/ Ed Smith sits down with Captain Tammee Poinan Grimes, owner and captain of the Colonial Belle. She shares what is new aboard the Colonial Belle this summer. Captain Tammee also looks ahead to the 2026 opening of the Erie Canal, sharing why this milestone is more than symbolic. It is a major economic driver for our region, fueling tourism, local business, and the vitality of canal communities like ours. The post Sidewalk Talk – Colonial Belle [https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-colonial-belle/] appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com [https://whatsupfairport.com].

Sidewalk Talk – Fairport Farmers Market

A podcast promo graphic with orange shoe prints reading SIDEWALK TALK over a city sidewalk. Text says “Local news, upcoming events, special guests.” Caption below reads: New episodes every week. [https://whatsupfairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sidewalk-Talks-ft-image-1640x924-1-300x169.png]https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-fairport-farmers-market/ This week on Sidewalk Talk, Ed Smith sits down with Julie Melnik, manager of the Fairport Farmers Market, for a look at what is ahead as Market season returns. Julie shares what visitors can expect when the Market opens for the season this Saturday. She also offers a preview of the Market’s Spring Fling on May 9. It is a quick, cheerful look at two of Fairport’s most anticipated May weekends. The post Sidewalk Talk – Fairport Farmers Market [https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-fairport-farmers-market/] appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com [https://whatsupfairport.com].