Some students at Bay Trail Middle School spent Wednesday making a difference.

During lunch periods, students participated in Mix It Up and Make a Difference Day. The event focuses on caring and encourages the students to meet new people, while at the same time performing community service projects.

Students say it's something they're happy to be a part of.

Johnny Friberg said, “It's really important to take care of everyone, even if you don't know them."

Sixth grader Mary Grace Brizendine said, “I want to help people who need it because it's really nice to just have a good feeling in your heart that people are getting help from the differences you're making in your community."

The booths included creating cards for service members, raising money for wells in Africa and collecting clothing for people in need.

Maria Bolster is an artist at heart who has found a way to keep her passion alive.

She and husband Jack are the co-owners of Fiberant Arts and Framing, which opened at its new location next to Jo-Ann Fabrics last month.

They moved their shop to Penfield because they outgrew their previous location in Honeoye Falls. Maria said she’s excited to be in a space that gets more exposure.

Whether it’s framing family keepsakes, diplomas or photographs, each piece of work receives the careful attention of her sharp eye. She said she wouldn’t trade it for anything.

“Not only do I deal with beautiful artwork every day, I have this interaction with people, which is fabulous,” she said.

Maria grew up in Lodz, Poland, where textile production continues to be a major industry. It was there that she developed a love for weaving colorful tapestries.

The Board of Education in the Webster School District will be holding a public forum regarding a proposal to offer full-day kindergarten.

The public forum will be held at Spry Middle School’s second-floor auditorium on November 29 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.