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Sponsored Post: The Genesee County Fair is here! July 16th listing of events!

By Lisa Ace

SATURDAY, JULY 16TH • Today's Events• Farm Bureau Day & Bring Your Tractor to the Fair Day

  • All Day Matt Episcopo (Roving the Fairgrounds)
  • 8:30am - NIOGA Colored Breed Show (Show Ring)
  • 9am - NIOGA Holstein/Open Class Dairy Show (Show Ring)
  • 9am - Open Class Goat Show (4H Goat Barn)
  • 9am - ECYSS - Youth Breed Show (Old Draft Horse Barn)
  • 10am - 4H Horse Gymkhana & Games Classes (Horse Ring)
  • 10am - FARM STOCK TRACTOR - Bring your tractor!! Enhanced Tractor & Garden Pullers (GRANDSTAND)
  • 11am - Exhibit Halls & Buildings Open 
  • 1-8pm - Mr. Scribbles (Entertainment Tent)
  • 1-11pm - MIDWAY OPENS (Amusement Area)
  • 1-5pm - Jony James - Band (Entertainment Tent)
  • 2-4pm - 4H Vegetable Contest (Kennedy Building)
  • 3:30pm - Small Fry Tractor Pull (Exhibition Building)
  • 4pm - 4H Master Showman Contest (Show Ring)
  • 6pm - Empire State Pullers Tractor Pulls (GRANDSTAND)
  • 6:30pm - 4H Scavenger Hunt (Kennedy Building)
  • 8pm-12am - Branded - Band (Entertainment Tent)
  • 8pm - 4H Dairy Cattle Released
  • 8:30pm - 4H Horses Released
  • 9pm - 4H Poultry & Rabbits Released 
  • 9pm - 4H Non-Market Animals - Beef, Goat, Sheep, & Swine released
  • 10pm - 4H Non-Animal Exhibits Released

This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time.*

Sponsored Post: Check out this unique listing!

By Lisa Ace

Here's your chance to own one of the more unique homes with some interesting history on Batavia's Main Street! Talk about solid, this home isn't going anywhere. This home is stone sided with slate roofing and marble window sills, and that is just some of the interesting traits to this 2/3 bedroom home. The rooms are all very large with living room having unique rounded bump out and pretty fireplace to extra large and wide upstairs with 2 big bedrooms. The one large upper bedroom with rounded bumped out area with windows that give a great aerial view of Main St. This is a pretty cool home!! Call Lynn Bezon at Reliant Real Estate today or click here to view the listing!

Sponsored Post: U-Pick blueberries begins this week at Fenton's Produce! Get in while the pickin' is good!

By Lisa Ace

Exciting news! Fenton's Produce U-Pick Blueberries is open this week! That's a whole lot of deliciousness in the palm of your hand.

Our U-Pick field will open up this Wednesday, July 13th at 8 a.m. Our location is 998 Main Road, Corfu -- which is not far from the intersection of Route 77 -- Main Road is Route 5.

Here is the blueberry hotline: 585-345-1591. The messageis updated daily letting you know the hours and the picking conditions.
It is not going to be a very long season so DON'T WAIT -- the earlier you pick the better the picking is! Like us on Facebook and stay up-to-date with Fenton's!

Sponsored Post: The Genesee County Fair is here! July 12th listing of events!

By Lisa Ace

TUESDAY, JULY 12TH • TODAY'S EVENTS • Emergency Responder Night

  • All Day -- Matt Episcopo (Roving the Fairgrounds)
  • 9 a.m. -- 4H Market Swine Show (Show Ring)
  • 10 a.m. -- Open Class Rabbit Show (Merton Building)
  • 10 a.m. -- Open Draft Horse Show (Horse Arena)
  • 11 a.m. -- Exhibit Halls & Buildings Open
  • 12 p.m. -- 4H Market Goat Show (Show Ring)
  • 2:30 p.m. -- 4H Market Lamb Show (Show Ring)
  • 12-7 p.m. -- Mr. Scribbles (Entertainment Ring)
  • 4 p.m. -- 4H Market Beef Show (Show Ring)
  • 5-10 p.m. -- Midway Opens (Amusement Area)
  • 5:30 p.m. -- Parade Line-up - Genesee Speedway Pits (Fairgrounds)
  • 6:30 p.m. -- Genesee Co. Fair Grand Parade through the Fairgrounds
  • Immediately Following Parade -- Fair Queen Part 1 (Entertainment Tent)
  • Immediately Following Parade -- Cowgirl Couture Barrel Racing Blast to Kick Off Fair (Horse Arena)
  • Immediately Following Parade -- Fair Queen Part 1 -- Karaoke (Entertainment Tent)
  • 10 p.m. -- Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close.

This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time.

Sponsored post: The YMCA is hiring! Apply today!

By Lisa Ace

YMCA Help Wanted – The Genesee County YMCA is currently seeking dedicated part­-time employees in the following areas: 

Experienced Gymnastics Instructors: “Gymnastics Instructors” to teach progressive lessons for children ages 4 and up. Minimum age of 16, competitive pay and a free YMCA membership included. We are also seeking a “Gym Supervisor” to coordinate lessons, supervise instructors and oversee the gym. Minimum age of 18, competitive pay and a free YMCA membership included. For more information, contact Cady Hume, Gymnastics Coordinator. 

Welcome Center Staff (MSR): Essential Duties: Build relationships with members and guests, receipt transactions, answer phones, handle questions with excellent customer service. Part­-time, evenings and weekends necessary. Minimum age of 18, competitive pay and a free YMCA membership included. For more information, contact Josh Bender, Director of Membership and Wellness. 

Lifeguards: Essential Duties: Supervise swimmers, ensure safety, and monitor pool areas. Requires American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard certification. Minimum age of 18, competitive pay and a free YMCA membership included. For more information, contact Megan Boring, Aquatics Coordinator. 

To apply, complete an application from the Y’s website at www.glowymca.org and turn it into the YMCA. For more information contact 585­-344­-1664. 

Sponsored Post: Call Reliant Real Estate to see this cute country property.

By Lisa Ace

Solid and cute three bedroom, country property located in the Batavia School System! This charmer has been totally upgraded and is basically move in ready-perfect for that next step up from renting-why rent when you can own for less? This home features a great walk in mud room and first floor laundry area that opens to pretty and upgraded eat-in oak kitchen, first floor bedroom and bath and all major upgrades within last ten years. Located in the Town of Batavia, this home is the best of all worlds, close to everything but just country enough to enjoy the large deep private and quiet yard! Call Lynn Bezon at Reliant Real Estate today at 585-344-4663 or click here to view the full listing.

Sponsored Post: Newly remodeled and move-in ready! Call Lynn Bezon today!

By Lisa Ace

Newly remodeled and move in ready! This 3 bedroom, two full bath home is located on almost 2 acres on a quiet rural road close to thruway and minutes from school and cute village! This 1998 doublewide is very spacious and well laid out with plenty of closets and storage and once it's yours, you will love how cozy and inviting it is! With new carpet, laminate and vinyl flooring throughout and freshly painted, all you have to do is move your things in! All appliances are included! An awesome large deck makes for a great outdoor space and a private huge yard for outside fun! Call Lynn Bezon at Reliant Real Estate today at 585-344-4663. Click here to view this listing.

Sponsored Post: Thunder in the Skies - ESP Tractor Pull

By Lisa Ace

“Thunder in the Sticks” - ESP Tractor Pull will be held at the Alexander Steam Show Grounds. The WNY Gas & Steam Engine Association, Inc. Show Grounds are located at 10294 Gillette Road, Alexander, NY 14005 This event will be on Saturday June 18, 2016. Gates open at 4pm; ESP Pull at 7pm. RAIN DATE: June 19th at 2pm.
Sponsored in part by: Ed Arnold Scrap Processors, Frey Well Drilling, My Saloon, Corfu Machine, L&L Transmission, Bontrager Real Estate & Auction Service, Lamar Advertising, Creekside Septic, R&R Construction, Tompkins Insurance, Lee Schknecht & Sons, Inc.

Sponsored Post: Miniature Golf opens at Terry Hills on June 17th!

By Lisa Ace

Summer is here. Mini Golf is, too. Terry Hills Miniature Golf Course opens Friday, June 17th! Excitement for all ages as you putt your way over ramps, bridges, dips & other fun obstacles in pursuit of those Hole-In-Ones! Bring Dad this Father’s Day and he plays for FREE (and if you let him win, that’s OK, too).
Make it a day and stop into the restaurant before or after you play for a delicious lunch, dinner or Sunday Brunch! Click here for our menus (Restaurant Hours: Mon-Fri 11-9, Sunday Brunch 10-2). Terry Hills is located at 5122 Clinton Street Road, Route 33, Batavia, NY. (585) 343-0642

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