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 Billie Owens on January 7, 2012 - 2:42pm
A new youth program is being offered in the City of Batavia. It engages youth in various activities that have them using their skills and ideas while making an impact in their quest for a successful life.
This program is at the Richmond Memorial Library from 3 to 4 p.m. on Mondays and at the Salvation Army Gym from 5 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
The library is located at 19 Ross St. and the gym is at 529 E. Main St.
For more info please call Wittnes Smith at 716-390-1274.
Submitted by Wittnes Smith on December 6, 2011 - 10:12am
React, The Salvation Army and local businesses are teaming up to give more to Batavia youth. "We are planning more teen and youth nights," says Major Patty (The Salvation Army). Game Players Unlimited has teamed up to sponsor a video game tournament for middle and high school students. This will take place on Thursday December 29th at 4PM at 529 E. Main St (The Salvation Army).
A few teachers from Attica middle school are volunteerting to help at our Youth Fun Night on December 27th at 6pm at 529 E, Main St (The Salvation Army). Jeff Morrow dresses up as a clown and does magic tricks along with animal balloons. Tressa Wilber-Smith will do face painting. Wittnes Smith says, "This is just a start of many to come, we're looking to do more fun events throughout the year for our youth."
REACT creates programs directed towards young people in middle and high school.The programs are geared to help them learn how to create and respond to positive change and being that positive change in their home, school and community. Young people are encouraged to find ways to counteract negative problems with creative, positive solutions.
Submitted by Wittnes Smith on November 10, 2011 - 7:36pm
There is a new after school program for youth ages 12 - 19 in Batavia. REACT is helping youth find solutions to the situations they may face.The after school youth program takes place at the Richmond Memorial Library on Mondays from 3pm - 4pm and on Thursdays at the Salvation Army Gym from 4pm - 5:30pm. The youth in attendance are very excited about the programs and are showing lots of interest and enthusiasm. A special thanks goes out to Paula Haven (Richmond Memorial Library) and Captain Patty (Salvation Army) for their support and belief in the programs!
REACT is directed towards young people in middle and high school.The programs are geared to help them learn how to create and respond to positive change as well as how to help others who want to change; while being the positive change in their home, school and community. Young people are encouraged to talk about the issues that go on around them on a day to day basis while finding ways to counteract with creative, positive solutions.
Many topics of discussion will include:
· Drugs
· School
· Bullying
· Alcohol
· Employment/Careers
· Relationships
· Teen Parenting
· Crime and Prison
· Music
· Violence
· Social Networking
*We will also be hosting our first Teen Event on Saturday, November 26th from 7pm-10pm. The event will be a Teen Dance for high school students in grades 9-12 at the Salvation Army Gym in Batavia. The cost will be $5 to attend. Students from all area schools are encouraged to attend and meet others from the surrounding area. Hope to see you there! Please encourage your teenagers to attend this POSTIVE event!
Submitted by Kimberly Amey on July 19, 2011 - 10:37am
2011 4-H Meat Animal Auction. Buyers Dinner at 5:30pm and Sale begins at 7pm in the show ring . Come support the Genesee County 4-H youth. Buyer packets are available at the Cooperative Extension office at 420 E. Main Street in Batavia.
Event Date and Time
July 21, 2011 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Submitted by Howard Owens on May 5, 2011 - 1:54pm

More than two dozen young football enthusiasts turned out for an organizational meeting for the Batavia Bulldawgs, a new youth traveling football team.
Actually, two teams -- one for third- through fifth-graders and another for fifth- through new seventh-graders.
Unlike youth football, the Bulldawgs will play four of their eight games away from home, against other teams in the region.
The games are also played on 100-yard fields under the same rules as high school football's Section V.
Team Vice President Ken Proefrock explained that the Bulldawgs will learn the same system used by the Batavia Blue Devils and work as a feeder organization, preparing Batavia's young players to be competitive at the high school level.
Registration is from 6 to 8 p.m., May 13, in City Centre, between JCPenney and Sunny's. Students need a photo, proof of school grade (current report card or letter from the school) and doctor's clearance. For more information, write bataviabulldawgsfootball@gmail.com.

Submitted by Marie Nettnin on April 13, 2011 - 7:03pm
Saturday, April 30 Byron Fire Hall Rt. 262, Byron
Auctioneer: Harris Wilcox Inc.
Pre-viewing 4:00 pm Sale Starts at 5:00 pm
Themed Baskets, Gift Certificates of All Kinds, Sporting Events, Baked Goods….
All proceeds go directly to Genesee County Young Life.
Refreshments will be served.
Event Date and Time
April 30, 2011 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Submitted by Kimberly Amey on March 29, 2011 - 3:46pm
Barbara Sturm, 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture in the Classroom Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, has received the “Achievement in Service Award,” by the New York State Association of Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Educators (NYSACCE4-HE) and the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA).
This prestigious award recognizes 4-H Educators who have been creative and innovative in programming efforts with demonstrated results. Ms. Sturm was nominated for the recognition by 4-H Youth Development Educators Paul Webster and Charles “Chip” Malone with letters of support for her dynamic and creative educational efforts coming from multiple local and regional 4-H staff, 4-H volunteers and Cornell University-based staff.
“Barb consistently produces significant, positive impacts while being committed to personal and program excellence. The high quality of her work is seen in her dedication and leadership with 4-H and Ag in the Classroom Initiatives” one supporter wrote.
State and National recognition will be extended to Barbara at the NYSACCE4-HE and NAE4-HA annual conferences in October 2011.
Submitted by Kimberly Amey on March 29, 2011 - 3:46pm
Barbara Sturm, 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture in the Classroom Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, has received the “Achievement in Service Award,” by the New York State Association of Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Educators (NYSACCE4-HE) and the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA).
This prestigious award recognizes 4-H Educators who have been creative and innovative in programming efforts with demonstrated results. Ms. Sturm was nominated for the recognition by 4-H Youth Development Educators Paul Webster and Charles “Chip” Malone with letters of support for her dynamic and creative educational efforts coming from multiple local and regional 4-H staff, 4-H volunteers and Cornell University-based staff.
“Barb consistently produces significant, positive impacts while being committed to personal and program excellence. The high quality of her work is seen in her dedication and leadership with 4-H and Ag in the Classroom Initiatives” one supporter wrote.
State and National recognition will be extended to Barbara at the NYSACCE4-HE and NAE4-HA annual conferences in October 2011.
Submitted by Michael Napoleon... on March 6, 2011 - 3:36pm
MAY 27-28-29, 2011
MICHAEL NAPOLEONE MEMORIAL YOUTH BASEBALL TOURNAMENT:
Played on the Little League fields in Batavia. Three age groups compete: 12/under, 10/under, 8/under. More info and registration form at www.michaelshope.org (upcoming events). Contacts: Dave (585) 797-7836; Paul (585) 781-8138; lhale04@hotmail.com; tkwoodzo@aol.com
Proceeds assist theMichael Napoleone Memorial Foundation Inc. in theirefforts to "Lend a Hand for Hope" supporting pediatric cancer research, providing financial assistance to families of children battling cancer, and helping local youth organizations.
Event Date and Time
May 27, 2011 - 9:00am - May 29, 2011 - 8:00pm
Submitted by Howard Owens on January 16, 2011 - 5:06pm

Area youngsters were able to get in a little hockey practice today on Harvester Avenue, where resident Kevin Hamilton built a small hockey rink. Hamilton, who coaches two youth hockey teams, said he constructed the rink out of a wood frame, a plastic sheet base and slowly builds up the ice over time, adding a little water over several days.
Submitted by Loren Penman on August 18, 2010 - 8:43pm
Don't miss this great show -- here's the link to a teaser on YouTube!
http://www.youtube.com/user/PenguinMultimedia#p/a/u/0/RJ4w7r5l964
Submitted by Loren Penman on August 17, 2010 - 12:22am
DON'T MISS IT! THREE NIGHTS ONLY!
Batavia Players 2010 Summer Youth Theatre Production of
"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 19, 20 and 21, 2010
7:30 PM in the Batavia High School Auditorium
Tickets available online at www.showtix4u.com
$10.00 ($8.00 for students/senior citizens)
Event Date and Time
August 20, 2010 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Submitted by Loren Penman on August 17, 2010 - 12:18am
DON'T MISS IT! THREE NIGHTS ONLY!
Batavia Players 2010 Summer Youth Theatre Production of
"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 19, 20 and 21, 2010
7:30 PM in the Batavia High School Auditorium
Tickets available online at www.showtix4u.com
$10.00 ($8.00 for students/senior citizens)
Event Date and Time
August 19, 2010 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Submitted by Howard Owens on July 17, 2010 - 7:54pm

This morning, Batavia Youth Football conducted a football clinic for area children at Kibbe Park. The boys were instructed in how to play the defensive line, how to be a running back, how to be a receiver and how to be a quarterback.
More pictures after the jump:
Submitted by Daniel Crofts on June 28, 2010 - 2:05pm
The Knox Youth Choir of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton, Ohio -- famous for its musical heritage -- will put on a concert at 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 7 in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church, at 300 E. Main St. in Batavia.
These young singers are touring the Northeast to share their musical talent, entertain and inspire. Their concert in Batavia is free and open to the public.
Please contact Erin Schubmehl at 343-0505, ext. 5 for more info.
Event Date and Time
July 7, 2010 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Submitted by Howard Owens on May 29, 2010 - 6:51pm

For the past two days, young ball players from all over Western New York converged on the ball fields at MacArthur Park for the annual Michael Napoleone Memorial Baseball Tournament.
The tournament is named after a Batavia boy who succumbed to a form of leukemia and raises funds for a foundation in his name that assists families of children with cancer.
Ten teams in the 9-10 year old range and 10 teams in the 11-12 year old range competed. There was also a tournament for T-ball-age players.
More pictures after the jump:
Submitted by Pamela LaGrou on May 28, 2010 - 9:05am

The Batavia Rotary Club announced the winners of the Annual Rotary Club Scholarship. The Scholarship Committee, chaired by Bill Fritts, received applications and interviewed students from Batavia High School, Notre Dame High School and BOCES. Typically, one student from each school is selected to recieve the scholarship; $1,500 per year for four years. This year, with two equally compelling applications, the scholarship for a BOCES student was split. Resulting in two deserving students who will recieve $750 each for four years. Sahil Jain, Batavia High School, Nicholas Bochicchio, Notre Dame High School, and Jessica Semar and Josiah Russel, BOCES were seleceted this year for the Batavia Rotary Club Scholarship. Pictured are club president, Ted Hawley, Jessica Semar, Nicholas Bochicchio, Josiah Russel, Bill Fritts.
Submitted by Michael Napoleon... on April 20, 2010 - 7:42pm
2010 Michael Napoleone Memorial Baseball Tournament
Friday, May 28th - Sunday, May 30th
Played at the Little League fields in Batavia.
Two age groups will compete: Ten teams age 12 and under AND Ten teams age 10 and under. Team entry fee: $200.00
T-ball tournament for ages 8 and under (registration necessary-no fee).
Contact Dave at (585) 797-7836 or Paul at (585) 781-8138 for details, or visit www. michaelshope.org
The weekend will include fun events for everyone in the family!
Proceeds benefit the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation Inc. (a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity) to “Lend A Hand For Hope” in our community and to support research in pediatric blood cancers.
Event Date and Time
May 28, 2010 - 9:00am - May 30, 2010 - 8:00pm
Submitted by Pamela LaGrou on March 31, 2010 - 2:13pm
An Evening of Jazz - Saturday, April 24th beginning at 7:30 pm in the Stuart Steiner Theater at GCC. Featured artist is jazz great, Bobby Militello. Opening selections by Bataiva High School Jazz Band, directed by Jane E. Haggett. Refreshments served during intermission. General Admission. Tickets cost $30 Adult, $15 Student and are available at Roxy's Music Store, 228 West Main Street, Batavia or GCASA, 430 East Main Street, Batavia or 438 West Avenue, Albion. For more information or to order tickets, call Pamela LaGrou at 815-1803. An Evening of Jazz is hosted by GCASA Foundation and Chairman Derek Reiss.
Event Date and Time
April 24, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm