A Mega Rummage Sale and Blow Out Bake Sale will take place at The Salvation Army Community Center on Friday, Oct. 5.
It is located at 529 E. Main St. in the City of Batavia.
The rummage sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include toys, books, linens, housewares, bric-a-brac, and much more.
The bake sale is from 9 a.m. to noon and will feature sweets, coffee and apple pies.
For more information or to donate, call 343-6284.
Press release:
Darien Lake announced exciting plans for the 2013 season including a major upgrade to the popular Laser Blast show and a new tower thrill ride.
Leading off the improvements is an extensive upgrade to the popular nightly Laser Blast show, adding cutting-edge water technology, pyrotechnics, and high-value production that will transform the classic laser show into a new summer spectacular, “Ignite the Night.”
The show will feature a 60-foot water screen as the backdrop to an action-packed show that chronicles events from the 1950s to today, including a tribute to Canada and our country’s heroes.
“We are really pleased to be able to bring this show to Darien Lake,” said Darien Lake General Manager Bob Montgomery. “Guests who enjoyed our Laser Blast show will be amazed at the new lifelike video projected onto the huge, 60-foot water screen. The special effects are incredible. Think Laser Blast on steroids!”
The other major improvement is called “Blast Off" -- a 185-foot thrill ride that will accelerate thrill-seekers to the top of a tower in a way that simulates an actual NASA launch.
“Guests will experience the feeling of 4G, equivalent to what the astronauts in the Space Shuttle experience. It is a real thrill,” Montgomery said.
Blast Off will be located in the “Waterfront Boardwalk” area, which will undergo significant renovations in the off-season. The Waterfront Boardwalk will celebrate the nostalgia of New York’s popular lakeside resorts and communities of the 1950s and will include classic rides like the Grand Carousel and The Big Wheel, along with new dining options and a “jumping water” attraction where kids of all ages will enjoy splashing and chasing dancing water streams.
“This new area will be all about Buffalo and Western New York’s wonderful lakes. It will be bustling with activity and provide a great opportunity for family fun,” Montgomery said.
Both new attractions will be ready for opening day 2013, which is set for Saturday, May 11.
Season Passes for the 2013 season are available for purchase online at www.DarienLake.com or at Darien Lake during operating hours for only $64.99 plus tax each. Guests can purchase season passes now and get free admission to Fright Fest plus receive the best price and benefit package of the season including free parking with every pass, free tickets for friends and more!
2013 Season Pass purchasers also will be invited to a special “Sneak Peak” on Friday, May 10. Full information on the Darien Lake season pass program can be found online at www.DarienLake.com/plan-a-visit/season-pass.
Submitted by Pax Christi Genesee County
Roula Alkhouri, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Batavia, will be the featured speaker at the Pasta for Peace free spaghetti dinner, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, at First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St. in Batavia.
The program is sponsored by Pax Christi Genesee County. Her subject will be “Syria Today."
Pastor Alkhouri says, though her family in Syria is not targeted, “The danger comes from the surrounding violence. There are bombs, bullets, and shrapnel that might hit them randomly. They have also struggled because of the economy. Work for many people is irregular and often disrupted.
"The price of basic commodities has risen dramatically. My father has been actively helping in some peacemaking efforts in his own town. He is working with the leaders of his community to insure that Muslims and Christians work together and not hate each other."
She says, “It would be in the interest of the U.S. to help with a peace process. The problem is that we are not seen as fair arbitrators. First, we have a strong prejudice against Islam. In a way, Islam has replaced the Soviet Union as our enemy. Secondly, we are seen in the Middle East as siding with the corrupt leaders who oppress the people. We and the rest of the Western countries have supported dictatorships in the Middle East and exploited those connections to our benefit, for example our relationship with former Egyptian leader Housni Mubarak.
"Thirdly, our unquestioned support of Israel at the expense of justice for the Palestinians makes people in the Middle East suspect of our commitment to a just peace in the Middle East. Fourth, our military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan is seen by the majority of Middle Easterners as an unjust manipulation and use of force to protect our interests in Middle Eastern oil.”
According to Pastor Alkhouri, “The roots of this civil war right now go back to the colonial divisions of the turn of the 20th Century, and the French and British of the region to guarantee their access to oil. This goes back to the Sykes-Picot agreement between (mainly) the French and the British around the time of World War I where after the fall of the Ottoman Empire the French and the British took over the divided regions and worked with the local groups with a policy of divide and rule.
These divisions were not based on cultural connections and traditions but on colonial interests, namely oil. For example, in Syria the French empowered the Alawites against other groups. That is why today the violent conflict that is taking place in Syria is difficult to solve because people have harbored ill feelings against each other for decades and there is a strong sense of lack of trust.
She states further, “Another important factor in the 'Arab Spring' is the rise in food prices.” She quotes the Economist, “the Middle East and North Africa depend more on imported food than anywhere else. Most Arab countries buy half of what they eat from abroad; and between 2007 and 2010, cereal imports to the region rose 13 percent, to 66m tonnes.
"Because they import so much, Arab countries suck in food inflation when world prices rise. In 2007-08, they spiked, with some staple crops doubling in price. In Egypt local food prices rose 37 percent in 2008-10.”
She adds, “Unsurprisingly, the spike triggered a wave of bread riots. Bahrain, Yemen, Jordan, Egypt and Morocco saw demonstrations about food in 2008. They all suffered political uprisings three years later. The Arab Spring was obviously about much more than food. But it played a role."
"The food-price spike was the final nail in the coffin for regimes that were failing to deliver on their side of the social contract,” according to Jane Harrigan of London's School of Oriental and African Studies.
Pax Christi Genesee County is a chapter of the national Catholic Peace Movement, Pax Christi USA. Pax Christi operates on an interfaith basis locally. The group hopes that its Pasta for Peace series will help promote better understanding of important topics, regionally and beyond.
More information is available at <http://PaxChristiWNY.weebly.com>. Questions may be referred to Pax Christi moderator William Privett, wprivett.paxchristi@gmail.com.
Pre-registration calls to either: Joyce 757-2218, or Trudy: 599-3302.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will hold its annual meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15. The event will be held at City Slickers Bar & Grill (in the lower level lounge).
City Slickers is located at 59 Main St. in Batavia. Light refreshments will be served.
The business portion of the meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m .with election of officers, constitution amendments and recognition of staff and volunteers. The meeting is open to the public.
For more information, to view the proposed constitution changes, or to RSVP contact Brandie at 343-3040, ext.101, or stop by the extension office at 420 E. Main St. in Batavia.
From American Association of Retired Persons, NY:
Please join AARP New York for Dinner and a Debate in Batavia!
AARP has been taking the debate about the future of Medicare and Social Security out from behind closed doors in Washington so you can have a voice. On Oct. 3, join us in Batavia to continue our national conversation while watching President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney debate important federal issues such as Social Security, Medicare and Financial Security.
Come enjoy a pre-debate dinner, pick up Presidential and Congressional voters’ guides, and feel free to stay with us to watch the debate on the big screen! Come make your voice heard!
What: Presidential Debate Watch Party
When: Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. / Dinner 7:30 p.m.
Voters’ Guide Presentation & Discussion -- 9 – 10:30 p.m. – Presidential Debate
Where: Go Art! Seymour Place 201 E. Main St.
This event is free and open to the public, but we appreciate your RSVP in advance. RSVP by calling toll-free: 1-877-926-8300 or register online: http://aarp.cvent.com/DebateWatchBatavia
The Museum Quilt Guild's biennial quilt show -- named "Stitches in Time" this year -- takes place this weekend at the Alexander Fireman's Recreation Hall, at 10708 Alexander Road/Route 98 in Alexander.
Times are as follows:
Admission is $5, and tickets can be purchased at the Farmers Market at the Batavia Downs parking lot (at 8315 Park Road in Batavia) from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Fridays.
The show will include a display of over 200 quilts made by guild members, a boutique, vendors, a silent auction, demonstrations and a Raffle Quilt.
For more information, contact Mary Ellen Hartwick at emmy_1953@yahoo.com or call 409-9297.
Press release:
Genesee Community College continues to demonstrate a commitment to student success and community connections on Thursday, Oct. 25 when more than 20 of the area's top healthcare employers and four-year universities will attend the fifth annual Fall Nursing Job Fair to explore educational and career opportunities.
The event is open to the public, and will be held at the Batavia Campus of Genesee Community College in the Forum from 12 – 2 p.m.
It is designed to introduce potential new employees and/or transferring students to four-year nursing colleges or a future employer, and also provides healthcare businesses an opportunity to present their trade and services to the local community.
Employers and universities represented include:
Catholic Health System
Daemen College – Dept of Nursing
Erie County Medical Center
D'Youville College – School of Nursing
HCR Home Care
Grand Canyon University – Nursing Program
Jewish Home of Rochester
Keuka College – Accelerated Studies for Adults Program
Kaleida Health
Roberts Wesleyan College – School of Nursing
Lifetime Care
The College at Brockport – Army ROTC program
Monroe Community Hospital
Trocaire College
New York Army National Guard
University of Rochester School of Nursing
Rochester General Health System
United Memorial Medical Center
WNY DDSO
For a full list of attendees, please visit www.genesee.edu/career/events.
Participants are encouraged to dress prepared for an interview and to bring their resume. Students will have the opportunity to access real jobs, promote themselves and get their "foot in the door" at several local health centered organizations.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2010, the median annual wage of registered nurses was $64,690. As a result of technology advances and an increased emphasis on preventative care, employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 26 percent between now and 2020.
Parking and attendance are free. For directions and additional details, please contact the Career Services office at 345-6888.
Peaceful Genesee is offering a four part-series entitled “Path to Reduce Community Violence.”The series will be held at Genesee Community College, 1 College Road in Batavia from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 3, 17, 31 and Nov. 14 in the Conable Technology Building.Admission is free for students. A $10 donation per session is suggested for adults. Beverages will be provided, and participants can bring their lunches.On Oct. 3, “The Root Causes of Violence” will be presented by Professor Barry Gan, director of the Center for Non-Violence at St. Bonaventure University.On Oct. 17, Gan will discuss “Non-Traditional Approaches to Reduce Community Violence.”On Oct. 31, “De-escalating Heightened Tensions” will be presented by Duke Duchscherer, a certified trainer with the International Center of Nonviolent Communication.On Nov. 14, Kit Miller, director of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence in Rochester, will present “Creating the Community Commitment.”Following each speaker, a panel of local experts will lead discussion. Each program will conclude with an interactive workshop.Pre-registration is appreciated. Please call Sue Gagne at 344-2611 or email suegcmha@2kinet. For more information, visit peacefulgenesee.weebly.com.
The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council announced new gallery exhibits for September and October.
GO ART! Bank of Castile Main Gallery, Seymour Place, 201 E. Main St., Batavia – An exhibit by Kim Martillotta, features mixed media, collages, paintings, photos and sculptures by this Albion artist. Exhibit is open through Wednesday, Oct. 31. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and by appointment.
GO ART! Batavia Satellite Gallery, Genesee County Senior Center, 2 Bank St., Batavia – “Ethereal,” a photography exhibit by Ann Parker is on display at the Senior Center in Batavia. Exhibited through Wednesday, Oct. 31. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
GO ART! exhibits are made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency. For more information, contact GO ART! at 343-9313 or visit <http://www.GOart.org>.
Press release:
Nearly 400 medical practices throughout the eight counties of Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK, using health information technology for secure access to their patients’ medical information immediately at the point of care.
Batavia Pediatrics and Lamb Family Practice, both in Batavia, are the latest practices to join HEALTHeLINK.
This is a collaborative effort among Western New York hospital systems, health plans, physician practices, and other health care organizations to share and access clinical information about their patients in efficient ways to improve the delivery of care, enhance outcomes, and help control health care costs through the reduction of duplicate tests and medication errors.
Through HEALTHeLINK, a physician has immediate electronic access to patient data, including lab and radiology reports, prescriptions, and more. Patients allow physicians and other authorized clinical professionals to access their health information by signing a consent form.
More than 400,000 Western New Yorkers have already given their health care providers better access to the information they need by completing a consent form. Ask for a HEALTHeLINK consent form at your doctor’s office or download one today at www.wnyhealthelink.com.
The YWCA of Genesee County will offer free workshops this autumn beginning Tuesday, Sept. 18. Say YES to the Y(WCA) E(mpowerment) (S)eries).
If you're a fan of Greek-style yogurt, like throwing great parties, want well-behaved dogs and have healthy teeth, then you won't want to miss out!
Each workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Y, located at 301 North St. in Batavia.
Sept. 18
Learn how to make yogurt with Trystan Sandvoss of First Light Farm & Creamery. There will be materials available for purchase o that you can start making your own tangy, Greek-style yogurt right away!
Sept. 25
Get some tips on how to make your dog behave during walks, with company, and in your home. Trainer Thomas Purcell will offer demonstrations and he invites participants to bring their dogs (must have a copy of rabies certificate).
Oct. 2
Enchanted Florist owner Kathleen Anna-Gonzalez will offer ways to decorate and plan for a fabulous party, whether for a birthday, wedding, Christmas or any other occasion.
Oct. 9
Dental expert Ellie Phillips will talk about the familiar and not-so-well-known ways to keep your teeth and gums in excellent health.
Plus, there are other exciting topics coming up, including how to organize your clutter, transition from one career to another, and map out a solid plan for New Year's wellness.
Advanced registration is appreciated. For more information, go to
www.ywcagenesee.org/empowerment-series/
or call 343-5808.
National Alpaca Farm Days are Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29-30. Genesee County has six alpaca farms and this would be the perfect time to visit.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour a farm, view live demonstrations, learn about raising and breeding alpacas and purchase one-of-a-kind alpaca products. Fun for the whole family!
For more information, please visit:
http://www.nationalalpacafarmdays.com/
Also, Northwoods Alpacas, in Bergen, is participating on a special Alpaca Country Trail. This trail features our different farms across Western New York. Visit each of the four farms, collect clues to a solve a mystery and enter for your chance to win an alpaca product worth $200.
For more information visit:
http://www.alpacacountrytrail.com
John Kennedy Intermediate School will be hosting its annual Community Night on from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14 in the gymnasium.
Last year 23 businesses/associations participated. This free event is sponsored by the John Kennedy Parent Group and it's their first event of the year – where students and their parents are welcomed back to JK, along with new students and their families.
Parents are encouraged to bring their family and enjoy free pizza in the cafeteria and then head down to the gym for some games and information from the local organizations and businesses. The school is located at 166 Vine St. in the city.
October 4, Elba Fireman's Recreation Hall, Rt. 98, Roast Beef Dinner--Chinese Auction (drawing at 6 p.m.) Takeouts at 4:30. Serving starts at 5 p.m.
Press release:
Delta blues and Scottish folk tunes, two distinct and expressive music styles, will be showcased in two concerts this month at the Stuart Steiner Theatre.
Travelling the world with his guitar, harmonicas, and entertaining wit, Jim Malcolm sings the traditional melodies of Scotland and his own masterfully crafted folk songs in a style which is modern and accessible, yet presented in an authentic highland spirit.
He performs at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21.
Malcolm was lead singer of the phenomenal Scottish band Old Blind Dogs for seven years, touring extensively throughout Europe and North America and playing at many of the biggest folk festivals. He plays guitar in mainly DADGAD tuning (an alternative guitar tuning practice most associated with Celtic music), and simultaneously plays harmonica to a seldom heard standard.
In 2004, Malcolm was "Songwriter of the Year" in the Scots Traditional Music Awards, been nominated three times for "Scots Singer of the Year," and is renowned for his musical interpretation of the poetry of Robert Burns.
"Given the right song, he'll melt you in your seat," raved one critic. What's more, Jim's engaging between-song wit has developed into an art form of its own. To visit Jim Malcolm's Web site, go to http://www.jimmalcolm.com/.
Jim Malcolm concert ticket prices:
Adults -- $8
Seniors (aged 55+) -- $5
Students (under age 18) and GCC faculty/staff -- $5
GCC students with college ID -- $3
GCC Alumni -- $2 discount with alumni card
(Malcolm's show is appropriate for students 12 and older, and children under age 5 will not be permitted.)
Then at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, Rory Block will sing blues and folk music like she was born on the banks of the Mississippi.
Although she hails from New Jersey, Block began plumbing the depths of the Delta sound at the age of 12. She learned by jamming with legendary bluesmen Eddie "Son" House and Skip James, and by absorbing the style of the late, great blues master Robert Johnson.
Block has spent years honing her craft through her own original and affecting country blues tunes, and by performing and recording with some of today's leading musicians, including Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Hornsby and Keb Mo. She earned awards for Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year and Best Acoustic Blues Album of the Year. For Rory Block's Web site, visit: http://www.roryblock.com/
Rory Block concert tickets cost:
Adults -- $10
Seniors (aged 55+) -- $8
Students (under age 18) and GCC faculty/staff -- $5
GCC students with college ID -- $3
GCC Alumni -- $2 discount with alumni card
(Block's show is appropriate for students aged 16 and older, and children under age 5 will not be permitted.)
Tickets will move quickly, so order them today by calling the Center for the Arts Box Office at 345-6814 or via email at boxoffice@genesee.edu.
Press release:
Amid the joy of reuniting with friends and professors, the big hair and '80s tribute bands, and the great food and good times that will mark Homecoming at Genesee Community College in September, will be inspiring artwork created by GCC alumni.
The Roz Steiner Art Gallery will showcase a variety of media from talented graduates: digital photography, nature paintings, ceramics, realistic portraiture, serigraphs and watercolors, photography and multimedia works.
The exhibitors for the Alumni Exhibition include:
Amanda J. Adams, from the GCC class of 2007, is a digital photographer and certified art educator. She earned her associate degree in Fine Arts after graduating from Greece Athena High School. In 2009, Adams completed her bachelor's degree in Art Education, and is currently working toward a master's degree in Art Education from Nazareth College in Rochester.
Briana Coogan-Bassett was raised in Warsaw in a family of artists. Her collection of nature paintings brings to light the plight of endangered animals. Coogan-Bassett earned a Fine Arts associate degree from GCC in 2009, where she says she "learned basic photo developing skills, hand building techniques, how to construct and prepare a canvas, and the importance of drawing what you see." Her work has been featured in solo exhibits with both the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts and the Arts Council for Wyoming County.
Megan Dembinski is ceramist from the GCC class of 2009 who lives in Silver Springs. After completing her studies at Genesee, Dembinski earned a bachelor's degree in Art History with a minor in Studio Art from SUNY Geneseo in 2011. The Arts Council for Wyoming County awarded her the Rising Star Scholarship, which included a solo exhibition and a booth at the Letchworth Arts and Crafts Show and Sale. Dembinski plans to pursue a master's degree in either Art Conservation or Art Education.
Heather Gleason, from Elba, focuses on historical photographs in creating her realistic portraits. She earned an associate degree in Fine Arts from GCC in 2009 and then completed a Bachelor of Science in Studio Art from SUNY Brockport in 2011.
Chris Held has spent most of his life in Leicester, where the rural community has shaped his collection of watercolors and serigraphs featuring nature scenes. Held graduated from GCC in 2003 with an associate degree, and completed his bachelor's degree from SUNY Geneseo in 2008. He was the first recipient of the Rising Star Scholarship Award from the Arts Council for Wyoming County.
Michael Mulley is a Batavia native who owns the College Street Gallery in the historic Allentown District of Buffalo. The freelance photographer earned his associate degree in communications in 1988 and completed a bachelor's degree in Fine Art Photography from RIT in 1991. Mulley's photos have been published in The Buffalo News Sunday Magazine, Buffalo Spree magazine, Artvoice, Hallwalls' publications, The Art Laboratory of Berlin and the jazz magazine Coda.
Mary Jo Whitman graduated from GCC in 2009 with an associate degree in Fine Arts. She uses a variety of materials to produce interesting and meaningful two- and three-dimensional artworks. Whitman is currently working toward a bachelor's degree in Studio Arts from SUNY Brockport, with a dual concentration in sculpture and photography, as well as minors in art history and psychology.
"As I looked over the resumes and portfolios of this group of artists, I was impressed with the quality of the artwork, as well as the breadth of both subject and media," said Gallery Manager Shirley Verrico. "These artists clearly developed excellent foundation skills at GCC, but perhaps more importantly, each found a creative voice with which they could express themselves in a unique and personal way."
The exhibit runs from Sept. 14 through Nov. 8, with a reception planned from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 during homecoming weekend.
The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday but it's closed on Tuesday. Admission to the Roz Steiner Art Gallery is FREE.
To learn more about the gallery and the upcoming exhibit, visit: http://www.genesee.edu/campuslife/arts/gallery/calendar.cfm.
GCC's Bringin' Back the '80s Homecoming Weekend Sept. 28-29 has something for everyone and for all ages, including live bands, a car show, soccer games, brunch, Athletic Hall of Fame inductions and an Oktoberfest mixer with the Batavia Rotary Club at the Batavia Downs.
The complete rundown of activities, and registration forms for key events, are available on the GCC homecoming Web site: http://www.genesee.edu/depts/alumni/homecoming/
Press release:
The Jerome Foundation and United Memorial Medical Center Foundation are seeking nominations for the 28th annual Health and Humanitarian Award of Genesee County.
The award recognizes outstanding men and women whose volunteer efforts have improved the physical, emotional or spiritual well-being of the greater Genesee County area. “We are fortunate to have many caring and committed volunteers devoted to the sick or to those in need, and helping build a stronger, healthier community for all of us”, said Justin Calarco-Smith, president of The Jerome Foundation. He noted the accomplishments of Dorothy Baker, the 2011 Health and Humanitarian recipient, whose volunteer efforts and leadership with The Jerome Center Gift Shop have raised funds to support improvements at UMMC.
Nomination forms are available from UMMC Foundation Office at 127 North Street, calling 585-344-5300, or online at www.ummc.org. Organizations or individuals may nominate candidates. Consideration will be given to actual accomplishments achieved through volunteer service and subsequent improvements to quality of life. Nominations should be submitted on or before September 28.
The 2012 award winner will be honored at a luncheon on Friday, December 7 at Terry Hills Restaurant.
Saturday, September 15th serving 5-7 p.m.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 190 Oak Street, Batavia
Adults $9 6-12 $4 5-under Free
Carry-outs available at 4:30 p.m.
All you can eat Served family Style
Sunday Sept. 9th @ Pizza Land in LeRoy NY. Open to cars and motorcycles.
Contact Bob Mattice at <bobgs212@rochester.rr.com> if you are interested.
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