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Batavia Downs has announced a brand-new scholarship race to give away $7,500 for college-bound students. The event will feature students from area schools, accompanied by professional drivers, in a "dash for the cash" on Saturday, Sept. 11.

The Village and Town of Le Roy are set to host the "Music in the Park" series, which will take place at Trigon Park every Thursday until the end of August, lasting from 6:30 until 8 p.m. each night.

For more information, call 768-2527.

LeRoy's Oatka Festival is this weekend -- a fun event for the whole family. It's at Trigon Park in Le Roy and features food, entertainment, games and crafts all along the Oatka Creek.

The festival goes from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There will be a parade at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

For more information, please call Sharon Jeary at 768-2527.

Come on down to the Batavia Downs parking lot, at 8315 Park Road in Batavia, for the Genesee Country Farmers Market! It will last from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Fresh, locally grown veggies, flowers and baked goods will be for sale. The market takes place every Tuesday and Friday through Oct. 29.

For more details, call Market Manager Paul Fenton at 343-9491.

In an effort to keep our community safe from crime and drugs, GCASA and the City of Batavia Police Department will host the sixth annual National Night Out event at Austin Park in Batavia.

The event is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3 with a family friendly movie shown afterward.

National Night Out is a collaborative effort to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.

The Woodward Memorial Library, at 7 Wolcott St. in Le Roy, will be treating adult patrons to "Summertime Cooking Creativity" from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 21.

Those who attend will see firsthand how simple and fun cooking can be!

Susan Presher, food services director for the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District, will provide summer cooking tips and recipes.

For more information, call the library at 768-8300.

Here's a news release from the First Presbyterian Church:

"The Galatic Blast Mission Control Center of Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church in Batavia is inviting children between the ages of 5 and 11 to board the Starship Galactic Praise on Aug. 9 for an exciting voyage to Galactic Blast: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God.

The Ghost Riders Flat Bed tour begins tonight at 6.

The gang will fuel up at O'lacy's at 6 and then entertain folks at the Vets Hospital, home and assisted living facility, state home and all community nursing homes and low-income housing areas 'til 9 o'clock.

At each stop, they all gather outside for a few minutes of music and laughs and maybe a good story.

EVERYONE is welcome to follow along...

Downtown Batavia's 6th annual “Summer in the City” festival will be held from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21.

There will be more than food and craft vendors, a great lineup of entertainment by Terry Buchwald “Elvis," Ghost Riders, Nik & Nice Guys, a KidsZone, plus a Super Car Cruise with more than 400 cars and motorcycles.

This year, there are some exciting new changes.

Want to learn how to get "Facehooked?" Then come on over to the Richmond Memorial Library, at 19 Ross St. in Batavia, for an hour-long session on how to use the popular website, Facebook!

On Tuesday, July 13, Lisa Gricius will show you how to set up an account, how to use and manage it, and games to play (or not). The program will begin at 7 p.m. and is open to all adults in the Batavia area. Registration is not required.

Please call the library at 343-9550 for more information.

Genesee ARC will be holding a "Ginormous Garage Sale" at its Community Center site, at 38 Woodrow Road in Batavia. This will take place from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31.

Those who wish to help can donate items to the sale or purchase an outdoor 9' by 18' space for their own sales.

Representatives from Keuka College will be at Genesee Community College's Batavia Campus, at 1 College Rd., to talk about the Accelerated Studied for Adults Program (ASAP). This will take place in Room T119A of the Conable Tech Building from 6 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20.

The 4th annual "Cruise at the College" is set for 1 until 5 p.m. Sunday, July 18 at Genesee Community College, at 1 College Road in Batavia.

Cars, trucks and motorcycles from all over the region will be featured along with food, vendors, entertainment and prizes.

For more information, call the GCC Foundation Office at 345-6809.

On Wednesday, July 14, a member of Congressman Chris Lee’s staff will be available for one-on-one meetings with Genesee County residents from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Old Court House in Batavia. It's at 7 Main St. downtown.
 
 “These office hours provide Genesee County residents with a unique opportunity to meet with a member of my staff one-on-one, whether it be to troubleshoot interactions with federal agencies or discuss the issues of the day,” Congressman Lee said in a news release.
 

The Batavia Business Improvement District's Public Market Committee is sponsoring the fourth annual Downtown Batavia Public Market, which takes place from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. every Thursday at the corner of Ellicott (Route 63) and Center streets.

Locally grown and made baked goods, fruits, veggies, cheese, maple syrup, flowers, herbs and more will be for sale. Jackson Street Grill/Belladessa's will be offering lunch, including food and beverages on sale from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

The Batavia Business Improvement District's Public Market Committee is sponsoring the fourth annual Downtown Batavia Public Market, which takes place from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. every Thursday at the corner of Ellicott (Route 63) and Center streets.

Locally grown and made baked goods, fruits, veggies, cheese, maple syrup, flowers, herbs and more will be for sale.

Jackson Street Grill/Belladessa's will be offering lunch including food and beverages on sale from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

The Batavia Business Improvement District's Public Market Committee is sponsoring the fourth annual Downtown Batavia Public Market, which takes place from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. every Thursday at the corner of Ellicott (Route 63) and Center streets.

Locally grown and made baked goods, fruits, veggies, cheese, maple syrup, flowers, herbs and more will be for sale. Jackson Street Grill/Belladessa's will be offering lunch, including food and beverages on sale from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

The Batavia Business Improvement District's Public Market Committee is sponsoring the fourth annual Downtown Batavia Public Market, which takes place from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. every Thursday at the corner of Ellicott (Route 63) and Center streets.

Locally grown and made baked goods, fruits, veggies, cheese, maple syrup, flowers, herbs and more will be for sale. Jackson Street Grill/Belladessa's will be offering lunch, including food and beverages on sale from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Teen library-goers will have a chance to compete for prizes in a "Battleship Tournament" at the Richmond Memorial Library, at 19 Ross St. in Batavia.

This will last from 2:30 until 4 p.m., Thursday, July 29. Snacks will be provided.

For more information, call the library at 343-9550.