Submitted by Rev Pam Klotzbach on May 9, 2013 - 9:17pm
Company Name
Batavia: First United Methodist Church
We are looking for a self-starter, a go-getter who will devote self to recruitment and retention activities for youth and children, (ages 0-21) 20 hours per week (salary). Must be available to attend worship on Sunday morning and meetings as required . Must have NYS drivers license, be over the age of 21, pass a background check and have some experience with church youth. Potential for ministry-track experiences outside of primary job duties, if desired. Please send resume and letter of interest to: Rev. Pam Klotzbach, Batavia: First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Rd., Batavia NY 14020.
Submitted by Cathy DeBellis on April 11, 2013 - 3:30pm
The Forum Players Theatre Company of Genesee Community College takes their show on the road!
Following their performances in The Stuart Steiner Theatre at The Genesee Center for the Arts, Genesee Community College, Batavia Campus, the cast and crew of The Boy Who Tricked The Moon will be taking their show on the road. “In these days of limited budgets, many districts cannot afford to bus their children to campus for the show,” said Maryanne Arena, director of Fine and Performing Arts at GCC. “We still want them to have the chance to experience a live theatre performance, se we’re taking the show to them. We like getting out into the community to share the wonderful talent we have at GCC.”
“On the Road” public performances of The Boy Who Tricked The Moon are scheduled for: Sunday, April 7th @ 7:30 p.m. at The Stage in Warsaw, Friday, April 12th @ 6:00 p.m. at the GCC Dansville Campus Center, Saturday, April 20th @ 2:00 p.m. at Theatre 101 in Mt. Morris and Saturday, May 11th @ 10:00 a.m. at the Springville Center for the Arts.
Tickets for these performances can be purchased at each venue prior to the show.
Event Date and Time
April 12, 2013 - 6:00pm - April 20, 2013 - 10:00am
Submitted by Cathy DeBellis on April 4, 2013 - 11:15am
You grew up with it. Your kids love it. Now see it spectacularly and imaginatively brought to life onstage as The Forum Players Theatre Company of Genesee Community College, with the support of the BEST Center, presents "Charlotte's Web", adapted from the book by E.B.White. Autograph session after each performance. Performances Friday, June 14 @ 7:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, June 15-16th @ 2:00 p.m. Stuart Steiner Theatre, Genesee Center for the Arts, Genesee Community College, One College Road, Batavia, NY Tickets: $5 For ticket information, purchasing and reservations contact the box office at (585)345-6814 or boxoffice@genesee.edu.
Event Date and Time
June 14, 2013 - 7:00pm - June 16, 2013 - 2:00pm
Submitted by Agri-Business Chi... on February 7, 2013 - 4:50pm
Free or Minimal Charge for Eligible Families! Genesee and Wyoming counties!
Children 6 weeks old to 5 years old receive bilingual culturally appropriate care, including specialized care for children with disabilities.
Eligible Families:
-Have child(ren) from 6 weeks to 5 years old
-Work in food service
-Work in Agriculture
-Collect Social Services (DSS)
-Meet income and employment eligibility guidelines
Knowledgeable Teaching Staff who promote Creative Curriculum
-Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, and Afternoon Snack
-Diapers and Formula Provided
-Full-Time Nurse Health Screenings
-Indoor Large Motor Room
-Free Transportation
How to apply?
Call Batavia ABCD (585)343 -8160
www.abcdny.org
Submitted by Kelly Hansen on September 29, 2012 - 10:49am
There is a new option for girls K-12 who are interested in scouting programs. American Heritage Girls is pleased to introduce a brand new troop in our area chartered by Our Lady of Mercy Parish in LeRoy. American Heritage Girls is an interdenominational Christian program dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. The organization offers badge programs, service projects, girl leadership opportunities and outdoor experiences to its members. This program of character building has successfully served thousands of girls since its inception and will continue to do so long into the 21st century.
Our troop, NY0146, will meet bi-weekly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month in addition to monthly group outings. For more information about the AHG interdenominational Christian scouting program for girls K-12, please visit the official
AHG website or contact us through our
Facebook page.
Our registration night is Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00. All meetings and the registration will take place at St. Joseph's oratory on Lake Street in LeRoy. Please enter through the door to the far right and proceed downstairs.
Our first unofficial AHG family outing will be Sunday, October 7 at 1 pm. We will be going to
Zarpentine Farms in Hilton and do our best to get lost in their amazing corn maze!
Event Date and Time
October 3, 2012 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Submitted by Daniel Crofts on July 31, 2012 - 8:20pm
The annual "Safe Summer Children's Carnival" will be held Thursday, Aug. 2, from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Falleti Ice Arena, at 22 Evans St. in Batavia, will be the venue. Genesee County AmeriCorps is running this event in partnership with the Genesee County and Batavia Youth Bureaus.
Nickel City Reptiles will be there for the first hour, followed by games from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Kids can play 10 games with a $1 ticket. They will have the chance to win "funny money," which can be used to redeem for prizes. Additionally, they can win an iPod Nano by visiting community agency booths.
Call Angela at 344-3960 for further details.
Submitted by Daniel Crofts on July 11, 2012 - 6:07pm
The newly opened "Learn Through Play Speech & Language Center" is set to hold an open house for kids and families on Saturday, July 14 from noon until 2 pm.
Owner Valerie Edwards, of Alexander, opened the center to serve children who struggle with language and speech difficulties but do not qualify for existing services. She is a licensed speech pathologist who has experience working with preschoolers and children with various disabilities.
"Learn Through Play Speech & Language Center" is at 56 Ellicott St. in Batavia. For more information, call 815-0327.
Submitted by Trisha Riggi on July 10, 2012 - 11:43am
Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Parents can come with their children to meet Samantha and see her Victorian mansion. The Dollhouse Lady will bring a real miniature Victorian house and "artifacts" from the era.
Enjoy tea and light refreshments.
This program is for children in Kindergarten through Grade 6 and a parent. Registration is required.
visit www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org or call 585.768.8300
Event Date and Time
May 30, 2013 - 1:00pm - June 1, 2013 - 2:00pm
Submitted by Steve Ognibene on March 2, 2012 - 2:44pm
P.A.R.P. stands for Parents As Reading Partners. Today the staff at Jackson School rolled out the red carpet for the month of March for students to read. The program presents an exciting cliffhanger that the students find the conclusion to through reading.
Some of the characters from favorite childrens books were played out during this event like the Cat in the Hat, Miss Frizzle, Ramona, Harry Potter, Dr. Doolittle, Pippi Longstocking and Judy Moody were greeted by Brooke Mark and Ed Itor.
P.A.R.P. is a National program designed to encourage chidren to read at home with thier parent, guardian, grandparents, or siblings for at least 15 minutes each day.
Learning to read is the single most important activity in a child's education. P.A.R.P. asks parents / guardians to encourage thier child to read, impressing upon them the fact that reading can be fun as well as informative.
Pictured below are some of the characters at todays event kickoff.
Miss Frizzle
Harry Potter
Cat in the Hat
Photos by Steve Ognibene
Submitted by Ann Winters on January 4, 2012 - 12:10pm
Genesee Community College;s Forum Players Children’s Theatre performance of The Princess and the Goblin by Stuart Paterson, open to the public on Friday, April 20 at 7:30pm (Daytime school performances April 18-20 for local schools by invitation only)
A magical tale of young Princess Irene finding the strength to take on the world; packed with fun and adventure! A rich and magical play for the entire family!
Tickets: Free for ages 0-12, $8 adults, $5 seniors and high students with valid ID
Appropriate for all ages! Length: 1 hour 20 minutes
GENERAL INFORMATION
Genesee Center for the Arts Box Office
Stuart Steiner Theatre at Genesee Community College
One College Road
Batavia, New York 14020
Phone: (585) 345-6814
Email: boxoffice@genesee.edu
Ticket Information Website: www.genesee.edu/campuslife/arts/tickets.cfm
The Genesee Center for the Arts Box Office accepts cash, checks and now accepts credit card payments on pre-reservations tickets!
Ask about our $2 discount for GCC alumni with the alumni ID!
Event Date and Time
April 20, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Submitted by Trisha Riggi on November 15, 2011 - 12:41pm
Wed., May 15, 2013, 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. &
Sat., May 20, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Have fun building with our huge bin of Legos. Drop in after school or on Saturday afternoon.
No Registration is Required.
Visit us online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org
or call 585-768-8300 for more information.
Event Date and Time
May 13, 2013 - 3:15pm - May 15, 2013 - 4:15pm
Submitted by Trisha Riggi on August 25, 2011 - 4:04pm
Thursday, Oct. 27, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Bookworms is designed for readers in grades 4-6. Ghost Stories! Read a ghost story or something spooky and discuss it with the group. Enjoy snacks. New members are ALWAYS welcome! Register by calling 585-768-8300 or online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org
Event Date and Time
October 27, 2011 - 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Submitted by Trisha Riggi on August 25, 2011 - 4:00pm
Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Grades 1-3.
Create a decorative birdhouse. These small wooden birdhouses will look beautiful hanging in a window, garden or patio.
Registration is required and limited to 20 children.
Visit online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org
or call 585-768-8330 to register!
Event Date and Time
April 13, 2013 - 9:00pm - April 14, 2013 - 8:30pm
Submitted by Trisha Riggi on August 25, 2011 - 2:44pm
Friday, April 19, 2013, 3:15-4:15 p.m. (grades 4-6)
Create a decorative birdhouse. These small wooden birdhouses will look beautiful hanging in a window, garden or patio.
Registration is required and limited to 20 children.
Visit us online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org
or call 585-768-8300 to register.
Event Date and Time
April 17, 2013 - 9:00am - April 18, 2013 - 8:30pm
Submitted by Trisha Riggi on August 25, 2011 - 2:31pm
Thursday, Sept. 22, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Bookworms is designed for readers in grades 4-6. It's Reader's Choice! Read any book and discuss it with the group. We will talk about books for future discussions and enjoy snacks. New members are ALWAYS welcome! Register by calling 585-768-8300 or online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org
Event Date and Time
September 22, 2011 - 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Submitted by Trisha Riggi on July 22, 2011 - 11:17am
Join us Wednesday, August 10th from 1-2 pm to celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh's 90th Birthday. We'll have games, crafts, a movie and cupcakes!!! This program is designed for children entering Kindergarten. Registration is required and limited to 15 children.
Event Date and Time
August 8, 2011 - 1:00pm - August 10, 2011 - 1:00pm
Submitted by Trisha Riggi on May 9, 2011 - 4:47pm
Wednesday, May 11, 3:15-4:15 p.m. for grades 1-3. Read and watch, Jack and the Beanstalk, then decorate a planter cup and plant a seed. Take it home and watch it grow. Will it become a giant beanstalk? Registration is required. Call 585-768-8300 to sign up.
Event Date and Time
May 11, 2011 - 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Submitted by Trisha Riggi on April 5, 2011 - 11:57am
Tuesdays, April 5 - May 24, 6:30-7:00 p.m. or Thursdays, April 7 - May 26, 10:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. This is a six week program designed for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Hear stories, sing songs, and coloring. Limit of 15 children. Register by calling 585-768-8300.
Event Date and Time
April 12, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Submitted by Trisha Riggi on March 16, 2011 - 4:38pm
On Thursday, April 7, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. for grades 4-6. The theme of this month's discussion is "friendship." Read any book about friends and discuss it with our group. While we chat we'll make friendship bracelets. Snacks are also provided. Register by calling 585-768-8300. New members are ALWAYS welcome!
Event Date and Time
April 7, 2011 - 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Submitted by Trisha Riggi on March 16, 2011 - 4:32pm
On Tuesday, April 5 our Junior Friends will meet from 3:15-4:15 p.m. This program is designed for grades 4-6. We will discuss the results of "Game Day" and possible ideas for summer programs. Register by calling 585-768-8300. New friends are ALWAYS welcome!
Event Date and Time
April 5, 2011 - 3:15pm - 4:15pm
