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The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 38th Annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 6 at the Batavia Holiday Inn. This is the county’s premier event that honors businesses and individuals for their achievements in business, community service and volunteerism. 

In light of the current economy, the chamber has lowered ticket prices in the hopes this will encourage greater attendance. Tickets are $50 per person or a table of 10 for $450.00.

There will be a variety of entrees, appetizers and refreshments to choose from.

The State of the County Address will be delivered at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 in the legislative chambers of the Old Courthouse. It's located at 7 Main St. in Batavia.

Genesee County Legislature Chair Mary Pat Hancock will deliver the address.

The Byron-Bergen Winter Cheerleaders are asking you to help them raise funds to pay for tumbling and dance clinics and to buy various items the squad needs.

On Wednesday, Jan. 13 Applebee's restaurant on Lewiston Road in Batavia will donate 10 percent of the amount of your check (excluding tax and tip) to the Byron-Bergen Cheerleaders when you dine there from 4 to 7 p.m. and present a voucher.

The Genesee County Health Department is offering a free H1N1 flu clinic for the public at its offices in County Building II, located at 3837 W. Main St., Batavia. This is a walk-in clinic; no appointment is necessary.

The clinic is noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21.

The Genesee County Health Department is offering free H1N1 flu clinics for the public at its offices in County Building II, located at 3837 W. Main St., Batavia. These are walk-in clinics; no appointment is necessary.

The next clinic is noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13. There's also one during the same time period on Thursday, Jan. 21.

The Genesee County Health Department is offering free H1N1 flu clinics for the public at its offices in County Building II, located at 3837 W. Main St., Batavia. These are walk-in clinics; no appointment is necessary.

The next clinic is from noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8. The others are noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13 and Thursday, Jan. 21.

A New York State Snowmobile Safety Course will be taught at Darien Fire Hall, Rt. 77 Darien, from 7 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday Jan. 5. Part 2 of the course is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9.

The course is free to adults and children age 10 or older. Children under 18 must take the course as required by the New York State Parks and Recreation in order to drive a snowmobile. The instructors for Snowmobile Safety Course are certified by NYS.

The Anglican Community Church invites everyone to its 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Service. The traditional Anglican service will include the Holy Eucharist, Lighting of the Advent Wreath and Choir.

Coffee and treats follow the service, which is held at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 101 Richmond Ave. in Batavia.

The Military Pride Friends and Family Network invites people to attend its next meeting, from 5:45 until about 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15. It takes place at 2 Bank St., Office for the Aging, second floor, in Batavia.

The group's goal is to support troops and and their families in Genesee County.

The Choir and Drama Ministries of First Baptist Church of Pavilion will present a Christmas musical entitled "The Journey of Christmas" at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 and again at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13.

Both performances are free and will be held at the First Baptist Church in Pavilion, located at 10956 Lake St. in Pavilion.

Get ready, mark your calender and go to the annual fun, free Community Skate on Thanksgiving morning, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Batavia.

It's from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Falleti Ice Arena on Evans Street in Batavia.

Admission is free, rentals are free (while supplies last) and so's the hot chocolate.

This is one way the club says thanks for supporting its fundraisers and programs throughout the year.

Happy Turkey Day!

The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO ART!) is proud to host Mike Randall in Batavia on Sunday, Dec. 20 for “Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas Carol.”

The program will take place at 2 p.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 405 E. Main St. (Route 5) in Batavia.

Downtown Batavia businesses are wanted to join in the holiday spirit at the 14th Annual Christmas in the City Festival, which will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4.

Activities will include entertainment in the stores and on the main stage at the Batavia City Centre, a variety of vendors selling food and holiday gifts. There will be free horse and wagon rides, coupons for Saturday shoppers and lots more for all ages.

Tomorrow is National Memory Screening Day. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of American (AFA) and Assemblyman Steve Hawley encourage all seniors in the City of Batavia and the surrounding region to have a memory screening.

The free screening will available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Kmart Pharmacy, located at 8363 Lewiston Roadin Batavia.

The Genesee Center for the Arts at Genesee Community College is holding open auditions for two musicals, scheduled for the spring of 2010.

Auditions for "Chicago" and children's theater "Anansi the Spider and the Middle Passage" are scheduled at 6 p.m. for Monday, Dec. 14 and Tuesday, Dec. 15 in the Stuart Steiner Theatre at the Batavia Campus. These auditions are open to the public and all ages and types of actors are welcome.

There will be a fundraiser for the McMahon School of Irish Dance from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22 at St. Joseph School, located at 2 Summit Drive in Batavia.

Teams and solo competitors from the dance school will provide entertainment. Come out and support the dancers in their effort to raise money to compete in the Regional Championships in Philadelphia over Thanksgiving.

Genesee Cancer Assistance will benefit from a big spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11.

The charitable fundraiser will be at the Holy Name of Mary Church hall, located at 8656 Church St. in East Pembroke.

Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 5 to 12. Takeouts are available.

For tickets call, 343-5553, or just show up and pay at the door.

It's sponsored by Francesco Rinaldi, Tops Market in Batavia and the Batavia Downs Casino.

Sen. Michael H. Ranzenhofer will hold a Veterans Outreach Program from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12  in the auditorium of the Batavia VA Medical Center, located at 222 Richmond Ave.

The focus will be to inform veterans about benefits as well as present special opportunities for veterans, including networking and business start-up programs.