Western Gateway District, Seneca Waterways Council

04/29/2026

Here's an easy way to support Scouting!

04/29/2026

This is what Scouting looks like! Adventure Abounds!

04/24/2026

Congratulations to Troop 813’s newest Eagle Scout, Basil Loewke!

Tonight we celebrated Basil’s Eagle Court of Honor! We are so proud of you! 🦅⚜️🎉

04/23/2026

Join us to celebrate Scouting on May 5th!

2026 Council Volunteer Recognition Dinner – A Salute to Our Volunteers
Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Join us as we celebrate the outstanding volunteers who make Scouting possible at the Seneca Waterways Council Volunteer Recognition Dinner. This special evening recognizes the dedication, service, and impact of the leaders who help deliver the Scouting program to youth across our Council.

Silver Beaver Award
Jay Dutcher, Stephen Moore, Steven Nonkes, Timothy Tindall, Gregory Wolber

North Star Award
Drew Hoselton

All volunteers, families, and supporters are invited to attend as we honor this year’s award recipients and share an evening of fellowship.

Registration is open now — reserve your seat today at the link below:
https://scoutingevent.com/397-recognitiondinner

04/20/2026

Golf, anyone? Come out to support local Scouting and enjoy a day with friends!

https://troop-92-benefit-golf-outing.perfectgolfevent.com/

04/19/2026

04/13/2026

Fun programs at our local parks!

View the Genesee Naturalist Newsletter for more info:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A3pHuQuIoSqWCKRafS2z7xrYjVN4CmZT/view

04/12/2026

Have you got a case of Space Fever?! Keep the sky gazing going and try to see a comet! ☄️

In 6 days, if you step outside before sunrise and look northeast, you should be able to see a comet with the naked eye for the first time in years.

Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) has been approaching for months. Right now it requires binoculars. But in 6 days, everything changes at once.

April 17 is New Moon — the darkest pre-dawn sky of the entire month. No lunar interference. On that same night, the comet crosses magnitude 3, crossing the threshold for naked eye visibility under dark skies. The combination of peak darkness and peak brightness arrives on the same night.

Here is exactly what to do:

Set an alarm for 90 minutes before sunrise on April 17. Step outside and let your eyes adjust for at least 10 minutes. Face northeast. Find the Great Square of Pegasus low on the horizon — four stars forming a rough square. The comet will be nearby as a faint smudge with a short tail. It will not look like a star. It will look soft, slightly elongated, and faintly glowing.

You do not need a telescope. You do not need binoculars — though they will help. You need a dark location, 10 minutes of patience, and a clear horizon to the northeast.

April 17 is the beginning of the window. April 18 and 19 are the peak. After April 19, the comet moves into the evening sky and forward scattering may make it dramatically brighter — or it may not survive perihelion at all.

But April 17 is when you first see it with your own eyes.

Save this. Set your alarm. 6 days.

04/09/2026

Please share this post and come see me on the 18th. Current scouts are welcome, too!

Join us for our S.T.E.A.M. Fair—where curiosity runs wild and hands get busy building, creating, and experimenting.

Saturday, April 18th | 10 AM – 12 PM
Seneca Waterways Council (2320 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Rd)

This FREE family event is packed with:
Hoverball Archery
Games
LEGO + Pinewood Derby
Crafts
…and plenty of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. fun

Whether your Scout loves to build, test, tinker, or just try something new, this is their playground.

Bring the whole family, invite a friend, and come see what Scouting is all about.

Learn more about Scouting in Rochester and the Finger Lakes at ScoutsROC.org

04/07/2026

Roundtable Wednesday!
4/8 at 7:15pm at Cosgrove Middle School Library.
Come speak with the Council Key 3. Bring your questions!