Batavia Society of Artists is having a pastel landscape demonstration from 7 to 9.m. on Tuesday July 12 at Go-Art!, 201 E. Main St., Batavia.
Artist Gail Thomas will be demonstrating. This is open to the public for a $3 fee. New members always welcome, $20 membership fee.
www.bataviasocietyofartists.com
The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Batavia will take place noon to midnight on Saturday, July 9 at Van Detta Stadium, 120 Richmond Ave.
The event is an opportunity for the community to help the American Cancer Society create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back.
The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce will host an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on June 29 about the nine-day tour of China. It will take place at the chamber office on Main Street in Downtown Batavia.
This is the sixth time the chamber has offered this tour.
The trip is from Nov. 1 to 9 and costs $2,099 per person. The chamber believes this trip to be an exceptional value. Price includes air fare (from JFK), bus to/from JFK, hotel stays, three meals a day, bus tours (with guides), admission to tourist spots, and airport taxes throughout the trip.
Batavia High School's Class of 1976 is having a casual gathering to reunite with friends and socialize on Friday, July 1 at the Smoke House restaurant on Center Street.
The 35th Reunion will be from 6 to 11 p.m. on the second floor. Attire is casual, so is attitude. There will be a cash bar and food available.
The organizers ask that you inform any and all contacts from the Class of '76 and advise them to reply as to whether or not they will be attending at <Bataviahs1976@gmail.com>
The ever popular Batavia Rotary Club's annual Fly-in Breakfast is this Sunday, June 19, at the Genesee County Airport. It's also Father's Day!
Cost for breakfast is $7 and the time is 7 a.m. to noon.
The airport is located at 4701 E. Saile Drive in the Town of Batavia.
The Town of Byron and community volunteers are working together and excited to promote the Byron Heritage Festival for the fifth year on July 30th.
This year's events will be bigger and better than ever while continuing with some of the traditional activities.
Schedule of events:
7 a.m. -- Registration begins for 5K race, which starts at 8
8 a.m. -- Fishing Derby (12 and under) 5K Run / Race
9 a.m. -- Craft and Food Vendors, Townwide Garage Sales
11 a.m. -- Parade
The Downtown Batavia Public Market is held at corner of Ellicott (Route 63) and Center streets every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Sept. 22.
An abundance of fresh, quality produce and other items will be offered, including baked goods, fresh sweet corn, tomatoes, berries, peaches, potatoes, cheese, BBQ sauce, honey, maple syrup, cut flowers and herbs, garden accessories and lots more.
Stop by and enjoy lunch at Alston’s BBQ as he will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, and hamburgers and of course selling his famous BBQ sauce.
The Downtown Batavia Public Market is held at corner of Ellicott (Route 63) and Center streets every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Sept. 22.
An abundance of fresh, quality produce and other items will be offered, including baked goods, fresh sweet corn, tomatoes, berries, peaches, potatoes, cheese, BBQ sauce, honey, maple syrup, cut flowers and herbs, garden accessories and lots more.
Stop by and enjoy lunch at Alston’s BBQ as he will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, and hamburgers and of course selling his famous BBQ sauce.
The second of a two-part series focusing on current events in the Middle East is scheduled in the Gallery Room of Richmond Memorial Library on Wednesday, June 1.
It is sponsored by Peaceful Genesee and will be led by Barry L. Gan, Ph.D, professor of Philosophy and director of the Nonviolence Program at St. Bonaventure University.
The session runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. It's free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
A two-part series focusing on current events in the Middle East is scheduled in the Gallery Room of Richmond Memorial Library on Wednesday May 25 and on June 1.
It is sponsored by Peaceful Genesee and will be led by Barry L. Gan, Ph.D, professor of Philosophy and director of the Nonviolence Program at St. Bonaventure University.
Both sessions run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. They are free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
The series is titled "Peacemaking in Turbulent Times: Making sense of current events in the Middle East."
Assemblyman Steve Hawley invites the public to attend his regular monthly outreach meeting for Genesee County residents at the Old Courthouse in Batavia
It's from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the Legislative Conference Room . The courthouse is at 7 Main St. in the City of Batavia.
“The meeting will offer the people of Western New York an opportunity to voice their thoughts, concerns and ideas about the issues that matter most in our community,” Hawley said. “I strongly encourage all local citizens to attend this event.”
YOU are cordially invited to Art-Ah La Carte's Open House. It will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20.
It is located at 56 Harvester Ave. in the City of Batavia.
"Learn how you can de-stress & express through art."
A panel of doctors and other professionals will discuss the topic of "Managing the High and Lows of Depression & Bipolar" from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 10, at City Church Generational Center.
It's located at 15 Center St. in the City of Batavia.
May is Mental Health Month in Genesee County and this presentation is a partnership between City Church and the Mental Health Association in Genesee County.
The 33rd annual Picnic in the Park celebration will be held on Monday, July 4, in Centennial Park, Batavia.
It's a free day-long event featuring activities for families and children, folk art events, entertainment and refreshment stands. Each year, the event draws approximately 3,000 to 5,000 attendees.
Artists and crafters exhibit and sell their work – all handmade by them.
Cookbooks are the focus of Books Sandwiched In, from 12:10 to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11 at Richmond Memorial Library.
In the Gallery Room, Jennifer Reardon will review "The Food Matters Cookbook," by Mark Bittman, and "One Big Table: A Portrait of Amercian Cooking," by Molly O'Neill.
The Friends of the Library sponsor this free lunchtime review series. Bring your lunch; coffee, tea and cookies are provided. All welcome. For more information, call the library at 343-9550, ext. 8, or log on to www.batavialibrary.org.
A two-day Health Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, May 9 and Tuesday, May 10 in the Forum of Genesee Community College's Batavia campus.
It was developed and managed by the students and faculty of GCC's three major health care divisions -- Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Respiratory Care.
Local residents are invited to this free event to not only gather important information about cutting-edge healthcare needs, treatments and diagnostic developments, but also enjoy learning some preventive tips for maintaining healthy lifestyles.
Come and meet your 2011 Muckdogs on June 15. Admission is free. Be the first to meet this year's players, who will be available to sign autographs, take pictures and chat.
Gates at Dwyer Stadium open at 6 p.m. (rain date is June 16).
Come show your support for our Muckdogs and get "Pepped up" for the home opener on Friday, June 17!
FREE games for the kids and concession stands will be open.
Whiffle Ball Tournament -- Anyone in attendance can participate!
Peaceful Genesee is inviting people to an AVP (Alternatives To Violence Program) workshop to be held on May 13-14 at First Presbyterian Church, at 300 E. Main St. in Batavia.
The Richmond Memorial Library, at 19 Ross St. in Batavia, will hold its budget vote and Board of Trustees election today from noon until 9 p.m.
All residents of the Batavia City School District are eligible to vote. Voting will take place in the library's Gallery Room.
Call the library at 343-9550 for more information.
There's going to be an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at Richmond Memorial Library regarding the upcoming New England Authors Literary Tour.
This tour is being presented by six area public libraries and will take place Oct. 21-23 in Massachusetts. That's during the peak of beautiful, colorful autumn leaves and will include stops at major literary and historic sites in Massachusetts.
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