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'Nature's Feast' and 'Create-a-Critter' offered at GC Park & Forest, preregistration required

By Billie Owens

Press release:

Explore your creative side this season at Genesee County Park & Forest!

Save a spot for Nature’s treats on the dinner table at your next feast! Join us for "Nature’s Feast: Turkeys and more" from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 18th! Learn to find and prepare the dishes that nature has to offer with a Naturalist guide! Meet at the Interpretive Nature Center. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather! $5/person, $10/family. Space is limited, preregistration is required! Call 585-344-1122!

Then on Saturday, Dec. 2, learn how with a touch of creativity and hot glue, you can turn some pine cones, seed pods, and other natural materials into your own unique creation! Join us at the Interpretive Nature Center for "Create-a-Critter."

Session 1 is from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Session 2 is from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sign up for either session, cost for each is $5/person, $10/family. Enjoy some quiet time and laughs with your favorite people. Your critter can even be a perfect gift for your loved ones! All materials provided. Call 585-344-1122! Space is limited, preregistration is required.

Arts & Crafts Sale by local artists this weekend in East Bethany

By Billie Owens

Several local artisans have gotten together to sell their homemade items from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16.

The location is 5444 Ellicott Street Road (Route 63), East Bethany.

Some items include home decor, fall decor, fine art done on reclaimed wood, refinished/painted furniture, repurposed items, jewelry, and flavored popcorn.

Discover all-handcrafted rustic and primitive decor, and pottery, too.

Ceramics shop opens on Ellicott Street, Batavia

By Howard B. Owens

Another old thing that's new again is ceramics.

Decades ago, buying clay figurines and painting them according to your own craft or whimsy was quite the thing, but then the hobby kind of faded away.

It's starting to make a comeback, which is one reason Shirley Nigro-Hill decided to open a ceramics shop on Ellicott Street in Batavia.

Nigro-Hill taught ceramics in the 1970s before establishing a reputation in dolls, but when her daughter moved back here from Florida and couldn't find what she needed to continue her ceramics crafting, they decided to open up the shop in a building she owns on Ellicott.

They already had the kilns and slips, which puts them in a unique position for most ceramic shops these days -- they pour and fire most of what they sell.

"I guess that's unusual for the day, but I'm back from the old school," Nigro-Hill said.

The type of ceramics is called "Bisque wear."  

The shop, Fired Up - Ready to Paint Ceramics, opened last week.

Customers can purchase a figurine and paint it in the shop with acrylic paint and it will be dry and ready to take home by that evening, or they can take it home and paint it at home.

Nigro-Hill said the shop also offers classes for both adults and children and also offers group events.

Fired Up, at 216 Ellicott St., is open noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 6 p.m. on Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

Fresh Greens Holiday Centerpiece Class

By Leslie DeLooze

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia presents a Fresh Greens Holiday Centerpiece Class for adults on Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 pm.  Join Kate Riegel to learn how to create a centerpiece with fresh greens, a candle and ornamental picks. Registration is required, and $12.00 is due at the time of registration.  Please stop by the library to register.  www.batavialibrary.org  

 

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Christmas Card Class POSTPONED

By Leslie DeLooze

Richmond Memorial Library's Christmas Card Class scheduled for Tuesday, November 18 at 6:00 pm has been postponed to Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00 pm due to the weather.  This class for adults is taught by Jenn Cascell, and spots are still available.  Anyone interested in attending may register in the library.  $7.00 is due to cover the cost of materials.  For questions, please call the library at 585-343-9550.

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Christmas Card Classes

By Leslie DeLooze

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia presents Christmas Card Classes for adults on Monday, November 17 at 6:00 pm and Tuesday, November 18 at 6:00 pm.  (Choose one session.)  Jenn Cascell is teaching the class. Registration is required, and $7.00 is due at the time of registration.  Please stop by the library to register.  www.batavialibrary.org  

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Sun-Dye Tote Bag class for adults at Richmond library

By Leslie DeLooze

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia presents “Sun-Dye Tote Bag,” a craft class for adults taught by Jen Reardon, on Wednesday, June 25 at 5:30 p.m. Learn how to use a new product which uses a chemical reaction when exposed to sunshine to create a colorful, fabric tote bag. $8.00 for supplies is due at the time of registration. More information is available in the library and at www.batavialibrary.org. 

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4th Annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Art, Craft & Gift Expo!

By Alicia Lurye

 Come finish your shopping list!    Wonderful gift choices from over 35 crafter's and gifter's!  Free door prizes, free entry, free parking!    Gift bags while they last!

  The lobby will have decorated trees donated by local not for profits!  Buy one and help the less fortunate this holiday season!  All proceeds go to the organization that donated the tree.  Free tree delivery if you need it.

  The Location?:  Clarion Hotel & Indoor Water Park 8250 Park Road, Batavia, NY.

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'Gifts from the Kitchen' adult class at Richmond library

By Leslie DeLooze

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia presents "Gifts from the Kitchen," a class for adults taught by Jen Reardon and Jenn Cascell on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:00 p.m.  Make three food-related gifts along with special packaging to give them.  Registration is required and $10.00 is due at the time of registration.  More information is available at www.batavialibrary.org or by calling 585-343-9550 ext. 8.

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Christmas Cards Class

By Leslie DeLooze

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia presents "Christmas Cards Class," a class for adults taught by Jenn Cascell on Monday, November 25 at 6:00 p.m.  Learn how to craft several cards and a bottle hanger.  Registration is required and $5.00 is due at the time of registration.  More information is available at www.batavialibrary.org or by calling 585-343-9550 ext. 8.

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Christmas Card Class

By Leslie DeLooze

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia presents "Christmas Cards Class," a class for adults taught by Jenn Cascell on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m.  Learn how to craft several cards and a bottle hanger.  Registration is required and $5.00 is due at the time of registration.  More information is available at www.batavialibrary.org or by calling 585-343-9550 ext. 8.

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Harvester Artisan Market 56 Harvester Ave, Batavia

By lucie griffis

The Harvester Artisan Market will be a unique selection of local &regional artisans/ crafters, food, and entertainment varying Saturdays from 10am -4pm.

You never know what you might find at the market!

We are looking for artisans/crafters, food, and entertainment. For more information call 585-768-8147 or email griffewsclan@yahoo.com.

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St. Padre Pio Parish holds annual Penny Social at Elba fire hall

By Pauline Miano

St. Padre Pio Parish is holding their annual Penny Social on Sunday, December 2 at the Elba Fireman's Recreation Hall, Rte. 98, Elba. Doors open at noon, drawings begin at 2 p.m. Hundreds of prizes and baskets, some for only a penny a ticket!.  Refreshments, 50/50 drawing, door prize and $100 money tree give away.

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Santa Greeting Hanging Decoration class for adults at Richmond library

By Leslie DeLooze

Learn a variety of painting techniques to decorate a Santa Greeting Decoration in a class for adults at Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia on Tuesday, December 4 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. This class is being taught by decorative painter Elaine Becker, and registration is required to attend. $10 is due at the time of registration (in the library) and covers the cost of materials.  If you have these brushes, please bring:  1/2” flat or angle shader, dry or stipple brushes, small flat, small filbert, liners, large (1”) flat.

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Fresh greens holiday centerpiece class for adults at Richmond library

By Leslie DeLooze

Join Kate Reigel at Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia on Thursday, November 29 at 6:00 p.m. to learn how to create a centerpiece with fresh greens, a candle, and ornamental picks.  Registration is required, and $12 is due at the time of registration.  Class size is limited.  Participants need to bring pruners or scissors. More information is available at the library, by calling 343-9550, or at www.batavialibrary.org.

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Penny Social

By Pauline Miano

St. Padre Pio Parish is holding their annual Penny Social on Sunday, December 4 at the Elba Fireman's Recreation Hall, Route 98 in Elba.  Doors open at noon.  Raffles start at 2:00.  Refreshments will be served.  Door Prizes and $100.00 money tree raffle

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The Marketplace - Fundraiser for Regional Action Phone, Inc. (RAP)

By Dawn Vanderkooi

Join us on Thursday September 15th at St. Mary's Church (Basement) for a special Fundraiser for RAP!  Several vendors will be there from 6pm-9pm to offer their wares.  We will have Chinese Auctions, raffles, and much much more.  Learn more about RAP by visiting their website at:  www.geneseeny.com/rap.

If you are interested in participating please contact Dawn Vanderkooi at 585-698-4857 or dvanderkooi@hotmail.com

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Shop the Holiday Market Show

By kacey kiley

On October 15 – 16, 2011 the Junior League of Rochester (JLR) will hold its 4th annual Holiday Market Show. Over 100 vendors will be on location to showcase and sell home made arts & crafts, holiday decorations, gourmet items, boutique clothing, and much more. Open Saturday (10-5) and Sunday (10-4) at the Fair & Expo Center (the Dome Arena), 2695 E. Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14467.

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Photos: Handmade Christmas tree ornaments

By Howard B. Owens

Instructor Jen Reardon shows of an example of a type of Christmas tree ornament members of a crafts class at Richmond Memorial Library were making Tuesday evening. It's part of an ongoing series at the library and was open to about a dozen people who signed up (first come, first served). The cost was $6 for materials.

Below, Bonnie Raduns and Erin Martin work on their ornaments.

SPRING TREASURE SALE

By june rowcliffe
The Woman’s Auxilary of the Salvation Army will be holding a Spring Treasure Sale at 529 East Main St., Batavia on April 24.  Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Bake sale and refreshments will be available. LARGE assortment of craft supplies, household items, kitchen utensils, toys and clothes and much more.  Priced to go!  Donations will be accepted after April 1 until April 20.  For more information call the Army office 343-6284.

 

 

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