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Free Mobile Food Pantry

By Lisa Ace

First Presbyterian Church of Elba, 23 North Main St, Elba, NY is holding a free mobile food pantry on Wednesday, September 2 from 5 PM to 7 PM, or until food runs out.  Fresh produce, baked goods, packaged food will be provided by Foodlink of Rochester. The exact food items available are not known, but fresh produce will be available. There is no income verification required and no ID is necessary, but you must be 18 years old to pick up food from the pantry.  Please provide your own bags/cart/vehicle to transport items to your home.

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Sponsored Post: Reliant Real Estate Open House this Saturday from 11-1!

By Lisa Ace

Come to Elba for the Onion Festival and make sure to visit this open house at 4255 West Avenue! Solidly built and well maintained! This three bedroom home is a great country property located on an acre of land on a quiet road filled with great neighbors! This ranch home has been well maintained with very little to do but your choices! Large livingroom with gas fireplace outlooking pretty front yard with nice views. There are hardwood floors thruout home under carpet. Basement is large clean and dry-perfect for work, play or finishing! Backyard is private with shed and garden area. Nice country property! Visit Reliant Real Estate today!

 

Sponsored Post: Hogs for Paws is Saturday August 15th!

By Lisa Ace

Hog For Paws will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stan’s Harley Davidson, Inc., 4425 W. Saile Drive in Batavia. Hogs for Paws is a fundraising and reunion event for our local Genesee County Animal Shelter.

Activities at the event: 

  • Microchipping for dogs and cats­ $30; Obedience Training with the K­9 Kahuna K­9 Demonstration; Face Painting;
  • Magic w/Joe; 50/50 Raffle; T­shirt sale Vendors Open Arms Rescue;
  • NEW this Year! 100-MILE RIDE -- $10 per person (includes lunch);
  • Kickstands up at 10 a.m.;
  • Lunch -- $5 per person -- All monies are donated to Volunteers for Animals -- includes a hotdog, salad and a drink. Thank you for your support! 

You can also show your support on: http://www.gofundme.com/vw967fc

Sponsored Post: Tuesday's events at the Genesee County Fair!

By Lisa Ace

July 21st - EMERGENCY RESPONDER NIGHT

All Day - Wade Henry - Entertainment Tent
8am-12pm - Final Set-up of Merton & Kennedy Building - Merton Building

    4-H Club Exhibits in place
    4-H Community Service, Promotional & Project Displays

9am - 4-H Market Swine Show & Showmanship - Show Ring
10am - Open Class Rabbit & Chicken Show    - Merton Building
12pm - 4-H Market Goat Show & Showmanship - Show Ring
2:30pm - 4-H Market Sheep Show & Showmanship - Show Ring
2:30pm - 4-H Meat Goat Show & Showmanship - Open Dairy Building
2-8pm - Mr. Scribbles - Exhibition Building
5-10pm - MIDWAY OPENS - Amusement Area
5:30pm - PARADE LINE-UP, Raceway 5 Pits - Fairgrounds
6pm - 4-H Beef Show & Showmanship - Show Ring
6:30pm - GENESEE CO. FAIR GRAND PARADE through the Fairgrounds
7:30pm - Barrel Racing - Horse Arena
8pm - Fair Queen Part 1 - Entertainment Tent Stage
10pm - EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS CLOSE 

For more information on this year's fair and daily events, please click here to visit our site!

15th Annual Van Hulburt Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Crossroads House

By Lisa Ace

August 20, 2015 – 15th Annual Van Hulburt Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Crossroads House ­@ Batavia Country Club, 11:30am – Sign In, 12:00 lunch, 
12:30pm Shotgun Start 4 person scramble, 18 holes with cart, lunch, dinner, prizes, $70.00. (Dinner guests only $20.00) Basket & Side Auctions also. Registration forms available at Crossroads or for more information call Marty @ 585­-494­-2147. 

 

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Summer in the City

By Lisa Ace

Summer in the City

The Batavia Business Improvement District (BID) will once again host the 13th Annual Summer in the City Festival in Downtown Batavia on Saturday, Aug. 15th, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Last year, the event brought in more than 5,000 people from all over Western New York with over 200 classic cars. This year is expected to be even bigger and better.

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Annual NYSCOPBA's Orleans Sector Charity Golf

By Lisa Ace

July 20, 2015 ­- Annual NYSCOPBA's Orleans Sector Charity Golf 
Tournament to benefit the Crossroads House. The event will begin at 10:00 am at the Chestnut Hill Country Club, 1330 Broadway, Darien Center, NY. 14040. We are expecting to have over 150 local participants in the tournament with dinner and Chinese auction to follow. Anyone can golf in this tournament! Any questions, to be a sponsor or participant, please contact Kenneth Gold, Orleans Chief Steward at (716) 603­-0195. 

 

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Sponsored Post: 3rd Annual Pig Roast & Craft Show this Sunday July 12th!

By Lisa Ace

Elba Betterment Committee & Chap’s Elba Diner are proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Pig Roast and Craft Show on Sunday July 12th, from 12 to 7 p.m. at the Elba Village Park, Main Street, Elba, NY 14058. 

  • Music
  • Antique Tractor Show
  • Balloon Show by Bourke Balloons 4 to 5 p.m.
  • Photo Booth
  • Fun for the whole family

Elba Community Garage Sale Days -- July 10-11 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. To get a map, call Pauli at 757-9339. If you’re interested in being a a crafter/vendor, please don’t hesitate to contact Kim at 585-409-0963 OR e-mail: KIm31ball@gmail.com. ​Pig cooked by The Mud Pit!

The Elba Betterment Committee and Chap's Diner would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring the advertisements on The Batavian: Portraits by Peter Miano585-815-3217http://petermiano.zenfolio.com/contact.html; Frank The Brush, Inc., 3999 Ridge Road, Elba; Valerie's Hair & Nails, 3 N. Main St. Elba, 585-757-9217; Monachino Service Station, Inc., 2 Main St. , Elba, 585-757-6611; G. Mortellaro & Sons, Transit Road, Elba; Torrey Farms, Maltby Road, Elba, and Penna's Catering585-757-2432, Elba; Batavia Turf, Transit Road, Elba. Charles Zambito, Attorney

Alexander Truck and Tractor Pulls July 10-11, 2015

By Lisa Ace

Alexander Truck and Tractor Pulls July 10, 2015

Events:
5pm - Chicken BBQ (Rec Hall)
5pm - Vendors, Bounce Houses, Food, Alexander Fireman's band concert
7pm - Tractor Pulls Start
9pm - Country band, The Marshall Dillion Band (http://www.themarshalldillonband.com/)
2am - Beer tent closes

Classes: SF, LSS, 2WD, MOD, HSS

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