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Spring Rummage Sale Friday, April 8, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ***Bag Sale, Saturday, April 9, noon to 2 p.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Corner of East Main and Church streets Le Roy, NY 14482

“Sweeten the Pot” — Help raise money to buy a badly needed new ambulance for the Alexander Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Service. The fire department is putting on a Spaghetti Dinner and the Alexander Methodist Church is holding a Pie Auction to benefit the Ambulance Fund. “Help Those Who Help Us!” Gluten-free option available! Call Lolly at 585-591-1761. Pre-sale tickets available by contacting Deb Spiers at 585-813-3319. Make checks payable to the Alexander Fire Department Ambulance Fund.

“Serve Up Some Justice” Volleyball Fundraiser DETAILS: The Batavia Police Benevolent Association has teamed up with the Batavia High School Student Government to hold the first ever “Serve Up Some Justice” Volleyball Tournament. The event will be held on Thursday, Feb. 11th, 2016 from 7 to 9 p.m.

You are invited to a delicious dinner to benefit the Oakfield Alabama Central School Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders on Friday, Feb. 5, at the school cafeteria. Time is 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $10. Dine in or take out. Make checks payable to OACS. See any cheerleader or Mrs. Scheiber in the Attendance Office to buy a ticket. Dinner includes: pulled pork sandwich, macaroni salad, baked beans, cornbread and dessert. Food provided by Swy’s Catering and BBQ of Batavia.  

Local business City Slickers Bar & Grill, 59 Main St., Batavia, will host a fundraiser this Saturday evening from 8 until closing for Buddy Oderkirk Jr., a 19 year old Batavia resident who was diagnosed this spring with a rare form of cancer known as alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. All tips during the night will be go toward Buddy’s medical costs and treatments. He has been undergoing an intense regimen of chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries since being diagnosed. Even with medical insurance the family has endured thousands of dollars of out of pocket e

Enjoy hearty and homemade chili and chowder, plus grilled cheese sandwiches, to benefit Genesee ARC. Take-outs available. There will also be a bake sale and 100 themed baskets will be raffled off; need not be present to win. Can make it? Early bird tickets will be sold starting Friday, Nov. 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 343-4203.

The Holland Land Office Museum’s 14th Annual Wonderland of Trees will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20th. General admission is $25 per person or $20 for Museum members. There will be live Christmas music, a 50/50 raffle, silent aucition, basket raffle, catering by D&R Depot, and nearly 40 Christmas trees and displays thanks to the generosity of you, our community.

Local celebrities will mix your favorite cocktail or pour your draft beer, all to benefit the animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter.

Boy Scout Troop 6006 is hosting a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser. Dinner includes pasta, meatballs, salad, dessert and beverages. Dine in or Take out (available for $1 extra).

An all-you-can-eat roast pork lunch will be sold at the Corfu Grange
 #142 on Sunday Nov. 1 from noon until sold out. Eat in or take out. Suggested donation: Adults = $10; Children 5-12 = $6 Menu: roast pork
 / mashed potatoes
/ squash /
 dressing / stuffing
 rolls / did someone say dessert? The Corfu Grange is located across the street from the Pembroke Intermediate School on Rt-77 and next to the former Corfu IGA. http://www.facebook.com/Corfu-Grange-142-226976200695526/ Thanks and see you there!

Adoption prices for all adult dogs and cats is half off this Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Petco in Batavia. The event, sponsored by Volunteers for Animals of the Genesee County Animal Shelter, is being held to celebrate Petco’s 50th anniversary. Volunteers will be the Petco and at the Animal Shelter for Saturday’s adoption event. Plus, enter to win a $50 Petco gift card! All animal have been tested, vaccinated and most are spayed/neutered. There is a $35 refundable deposit upon proof of sterilization.

A Sausage & corn roast will be held at the American Legion Post #576, at 53 West Main Street in LeRoy, NY. This event will be held on Saturday, Septemeber 19th from 1pm-5pm, under the pavilion. $8.00 Per person, all you can eat – steamed corn on the cob, Italian sausage onion & peppers, salt potatoes, & soft drinks. Per sale tickets are available from Legion members / auxillary members ot at the American Legion Post #576, 53 West Main St., Le Roy, NY. 585-768-2090. For information or questions, call Jerry Diskin at 585-721-3076.

Corfu-Pembroke Dollars for Scholars Chapter is holding its second annual MEET, GREET and EAT fundraiser at Wednesday October 11, 2017 between 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm at the Pembroke Denny’s. 20% of the dinner proceeds will be donated to Dollars for Scholars to support college scholarships for graduating Pembroke seniors. See you between 4:00 and 10:00 pm Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Tickets: http://www.corfu-pembroke.dollarsforscholars.org.

Join the 2017 Genesee County CROP HUNGER WALK – Saturday, April 29th at the Corfu United Presbyterian Church, 63 Alleghany Road, Corfu. This 5K (3.2 mi) walk is a great opportunity for the whole family to walk together and learn about the issues of hunger here at home and around the world. CROP Hunger Walks are annual events that take place in 2000 communities around the country taking a stand against hunger. In the last 20 years, walks have raised over $264 million for Church World Service to assist those struggling to feed their families.

Doors Open – 5:00 PM Dinner – 6:00 PM Live Auction & Drawing to follow Ascension Parish Hall, Sumner Street, Batavia, NY 14020 Ticket cost – $20.00 each or 2 for $35.00 Ticket includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, coffee, tea, water and 1 sheet of basket raffle tickets. Tickets may be purchased by contacting any member of the BBPW or contact Michelle Gillard at 585-297-0779

Charity Golf tournament to raise money for the Veterans Support Network. Cost $75,00 gives you 18 holes of golf,lunch,dinner and prizes. Teams still needed call (585) 409-4540

Four person scramble golf event to benefit Veterans One Stop & the GCSEA Fundraiser Account. Registration @ 11:00, shot gun start @ 12:00. Lunch, dinner and prizes.

Rummage Sale from 9am to 2pm Starting at 2:15 – full table lots will be auctioned off. Also auctioning, several unique items, including repurposed “Flea Market Flip” style furniture, collectibles, and a very unique stuffed beaver! Hot dogs & pop, as well as soft serve ice cream will also be available for purchase!

YOU CAN BET THAT THE 4TH ANNUAL CASABLANCA CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER BENEFITING GENESEE COUNTY CASA FOR CHILDREN WILL BE ONE MEMORABLE EVENING! THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON APRIL 29TH AT TERRY HILLS BANQUET FACILITY IN BATAVIA. DRESS CODE IS BUSINESS CASUAL AND REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6:30 PM AND THE CASINO WILL RUN FROM 7:30 TO 10 PM. ADVANCED TICKETS ARE $75 EACH OR $125 PER COUPLE AND CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH A BOARD MEMBER OR AT THE GENESEE COUNTY CASA OFFICE. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR FOR $75 PER PERSON.

We are having a benefit for Robbie Burdick that will feature a Vendor Blender, Chinese Auction, Rummage Sale and a Bake Sale with the hopes of raising enough money to help Robbie Burdick and his family to get a wheelchair van to accommodate his motorized wheelchair. A wheelchair van will allow a new found freedom for Robbie to explore the world around him within the confines of his wheelchair. It will also help to transport Robbie to his numerous medical appointments. Robbie was born with spondlyoepimetapheaseal dysplasia with joint laxity type one.