events

Hi everyone, May 9th we are having a Birthday Party for the Aunnal Dinner for the Peace Garden.  Former Miss Teen New York State Corin Stellakis will be our guest speaker this year. The dinner is at Terry Hills Restarant 5:00pm cocktails and dinner at 6:00pm. $25.00 per ticket. Please call if you would like to go.585-343-1027. We are honoring Kathy Jasinski, Rob Borroughs, Kelly Rapone,and Potters Lumber Yard,( Mary Dix). Hope to see you there. Mark your calendars!!

Join the Genesee County Master Gardeners on Wednesday, April 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. to learn about creating a cutting garden. Cut flowers are not difficult to grow and the range of flowers is diverse; from annuals, perennials, bulbs and herbs to shrubs and even ground covers!

Sponsor:  Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia

Event:  Billy Wilder Movie Series

Place:  Richmond Memorial Library

Date & Time:  Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m.

Other Information: Come view the movie and join us for a group discussion afterward. This month’s movie is “Princess Bride." A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a long separation and save her. They must battle the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin to be reunited with each other.

Learn how you can benefit from Historic Tax Credits and other funding sources to rehab your home, business or historic barn at a free workshop at GO ART! on Tuesday, March 24.

The presentation will begin at 6 p.m. at Seymour Place, 201 E. Main St. in Downtown Batavia. It is hosted by the Landmark Society of Genesee County in conjunction with Buffalo-based Preservation Studio.

Batavia Middle School is hosting Family Night from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, at the school. You are invited to learn about clubs and middle school activities available to students.

The theme of the evening is Mexican. There will be Mexican punch, flower making, and the shake-shake-shake of maracas. Don't miss Mr. No The Balloon Guy.

Grand door prize is a Vizio 32" flat-screen TV. Plus, free raffle giveaways from local businesses.

Enjoy FREE DINNER catered by RANCHO VIEJO!!!

See you then!

On Wednesday, March 25th, the Stafford Historical Society will be having its first of the season's monthly meetings at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the Town Hall at 8903 Route 237.

Our speaker will be Jeff Donahue, director of the Holland Land Office Museum, who will speak on the life of Ely Parker. It will be an interesting program of how a Native American, born on the Tonawanda Reservation, became the military secretary to General U.S. Grant, among many other accomplishments.

GO ART! hosts the 17th annual Reach, Ripple and Spark Grant Awards Ceremony on Friday, March 13th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seymour Place, 201 E. Main St., Batavia.

The evening will kick off with a performance by 2015 Reach Grant Recipient -- The Genesee Chorale Children's Chorus.

On Saturday, March 21, the Vaness Strollo Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post #1602 will host a Spring Fling to benefit veterans' programs here and overseas. It will be held at the VFW Hall, located at 25 Edward St. in Batavia.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and pizza and snacks will be available for purchase. Entertainment will be by 87 Southbound, a popular country and rock band.

A $3 donation will be collected at the door.

Be part of the magic this Spring with adventures in amphibian life at Genesee County Park and Forest.

Listen to the chorus of spring and get to know your small, slimy singing neighbors with Amphibian Adventure on Saturday April 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. After we learn to identify our pest-eating pals, we head into the wetlands and woodlands to search for them, listen to them, and find out what we can do to help take care of them.

Pre-registration is required. Cost is $5/person, $10/family.

Press release:

"Frolic in the Forest" this Spring At Genesee County Park and Forest!

Be part of the magic this spring with full moon hikes, adventures in amphibian life, and forays into the pond at Genesee County Park and Forest. Explore the forest by moonlight as we search for animals, see new growth, hear old stories, and discover the world waking up from a long, cold winter.

Long ago each full moon was given a name to mark the season of the year. Join us for the Full Worm Moon in March, the Full Fish Moon in April, and the Full Flower Moon in May.

An hour-long seminar to help prepare parents and athletes for the recruiting road ahead — complete with all its bumps — will be held beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5th, at Batavia High School Cafeteria. Mark Chmielinski will be the speaker. Interested participants are asked to come early, if possible, to receive a number of handouts and watch a POWERFUL pre-program video.

The towns of Oakfield and Alabama are having a joint Public Information meeting on Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Alabama Fire Hall, 2230 Judge Road, Oakfield to discuss a proposed Water District on Townline and Macomber roads.

Tonight’s Genesee 4-H Family Consumer Science Club Meeting originally scheduled for 7 p.m. has been cancelled.

Steak Roast - Take Outs Available

March 19.  

American Legion from 4pm-7:30pm.

Tickets 20.00 which will include

Steak dinner

Salad and Salt Potatoes

and a cookie for a sweet ending.

LeRoy Democratic Committee

The HomeCare & Hospice Guild’s 21st Annual Spring Bouquet Sale is set for March 4 and 5.

Traditional bouquets, consisting of nine vibrant floral stems, and a larger Bouquet of Hope, consisting of 18 floral stems, will be for sale at HomeCare & Hospice offices in Batavia at 29 Liberty St. (and 450 N. Main St., Warsaw).

The Batavia High School Production Club will present the Broadway musical "Annie" on Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8, in the auditorium.

Times are:

Saturday -- 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday matinee -- 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. Presale tickets are $8 for adults, and $7 for students and seniors and they are available at the high school's main office.

The Batavia High School Production Club will present the Broadway musical "Annie" on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 6-8, in the auditorium.

Times are:

Friday -- 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday -- 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday matinee -- 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. Presale tickets are $8 for adults, and $7 for students and seniors and they are available at the high school's main office.

The Salvation Army is hosting the "Snowfest Family Carnival" from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21. Everthing is FREE!

• Snowman Building Contest
• B-I-N-G-O
• Snack Shop
• Indoor Games
• Bounce Houses

It will be at the Salvation Army at 529 E. Main St. in the City of Batavia.

For more information, contact:

patricia.kurtz@use.salvationarmy.org

Phone: 343-6284

Put a spring in your step and hop on over to Genesee Community College to explore ways you can shape your future. All six GCC campus center locations are hosting a "Catch the Wave" educational opportunity providing enrollment and registration services to community members Tuesday through Thursday, March 31, April 1 and April 2 starting at 9 a.m. and continuing through the day as needed.

Eighteen former professional sports greats will be appearing for autograph signings at The Sports Collectors Expo at Batavia Downs on Saturday, Feb. 21st, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. in Batavia. The casino is located at 8315 Park Road.

Appearing that day for autograph signings and a photo opportunity will be Marv Levy, coach of the Kansas City Chiefs (1978–1982) and the Buffalo Bills (1986–1997), coaching the Bills to four consecutive American Football Conference championships. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.