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First Presbyterian Church in Batavia is offering free Vacation Bible School for 4-year-old children through fifth grade from Aug. 10 to 14.

Hey kids, get ready to join the Knights of North Castle on a quest for the King's armor! The materials used are from Cokesbury's Vacation Bible School (cokesburykids.com).

This is a virtual experience with the first day opening worship in person, and to pick up storybooks and craft bags in the church parking lot at 300 E. Main St. That will be from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10.

A vigil against racism and in support of Black Lives Matter will be held at the Batavia YWCA at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15.

The event is organized by "Community Leaders of Genesee County."

Featured speakers will include: Rev. Dr. William Wilkenson and Rev. Shiela Campbell McCullough.

The YWCA is located at 301 North St. in the City of Batavia.

All are welcome.

"Nocturnal Fliers: Insects that Go Bump in the Night" is a learning opportunity that will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 10 at Genesee County Park & Forest. It is located at 11095 Bethany Center Road, East Bethany.

Richmond Memorial Library -- Virtual Reel Discussion 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23rd

Please be sure to watch the movie, "Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella" (1965) PRIOR to the scheduled discussion date. We will NOT watch the movie as a group.

Then on Thursday, July 23^rd at 7 p.m., join us on Zoom for a virtual Reel Discussion about the movie. Please register online in order to receive more details and information needed for the Zoom meeting.

Richmond Memorial Library -- Virtual Reel Discussion: 7 p.m., Thursday, July 9th

Please be sure to watch the movie, “Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont” PRIOR to the scheduled discussion date. We will NOT watch the movie as a group.

Then on Thursday, July 9^th at 7 p.m., join us on Zoom for a virtual Reel Discussion about the movie. Please register online in order to receive more details and information needed for the Zoom meeting.

June Teenth Freedom Day – Register to Vote Celebration -- Friday, June 19 from 3 to 8 p.m. – Saturday, June 20 from noon to 7 p.m.

Food and beverages – live entertainment – parking lot of the YWCA of Genesee County, 301 North St., Batavia.

Organized by March for Justice

Beginning today and for a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to this coronavirus. At the same time, there continues to be an urgent need for blood donations as hospitals resume surgeries and treatments that require blood products.

Antibody testing will indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether they developed symptoms.

Beginning today and for a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to this coronavirus. At the same time, there continues to be an urgent need for blood donations as hospitals resume surgeries and treatments that require blood products.

Antibody testing will indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether they developed symptoms.

The Salvation Army in Partnership with Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian Church and Foodlink will be holding a Mobile Pantry food distribution Wednesday, July 8th, at the Byron-Bergen Jr./Sr. High School parking lot, 6917 W. Bergen Road in Bergen.

It goes until all the food has been given out. 

This distribution will take place every other week at the school parking lot until the end of August.

Batavia First Presbyterian is hosting an online prayer event this evening: "Prayer for Remembrance and Healing."

Everyone is invited to attend a Zoom meditation meeting tonight via Zoom at Blue Pearl Yoga.

The meeting starts at 8 p.m. and will last probably 45 minutes or so. 

Meditations that are done in Reiki classes will be featured. It's nothing complicated and everyone can join, no experience is required.  

The information for the meeting is below. Using the same password, Reiki, for this as well.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to call or text, (585) 261-2723.

The Genesee County Democratic Committee and The Genesee County Young Democrats invite the public to participate in a virtual forum featuring candidates running for the Democratic nomination for the 61st NYS Senate District.

Participating candidates include Kim Smith, Jacqui Berger and Joan Seamans. We will also be joined by special guest, NY27 Congressional Candidate Nate McMurray.

The event will be streamed live on YouTube here from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on May 28th.

Richmond Memorial Library and the Books Sandwiched In Committee are pleased to announce a new online program called “Lunch Time Book Chats,” which will take place on Wednesdays in May at noon. This program will be conducted online via Zoom  on Wednesday, May 13, Wednesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 27. Committee members and guests will offer short reviews of fiction and non-fiction titles. The lineup so far includes a book about Bob Dylan, a new mystery by Peter Swanson, new historical fiction and more!

From Joni Yazkulski, Reiki Master:

This month's Reiki share at Blue Pearl Yoga in Batavia will be held via a Zoom meeting. This will be different from Reiki shares that we have in person.

Participants will need to be there at 12:30 p.m. and are asked to stay for the full time (1:30-ish).

There will be a short talk and then the actual share will start at approximately 12:45 p.m. This will give everyone a chance to enter and a little time in case anyone is having an issue getting on.

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