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Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters Artists' Reception and Award Ceremony in Pittsford Barnes & Noble

By Billie Owens

The Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters will open its 15th Annual Art Show beginning Jan. 3rd at Pittsford Barnes & Noble’ Community Room. It is located at 3349 Monroe Ave.

This competitive, judged and juried show will display about 90 original paintings recently created throughout the Northeast. The plein air show runs through Friday, Jan. 31st.

An Artists’ Reception and Award Ceremony will be Saturday, Jan. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Pittsford Barnes & Noble Community Room.

The art show is free to the public. Gallery hours are B&N store hours. For more information, visit www.gvpap.com or email  paint@gvpap.com.

"Plein air painting," meaning onsite painting in open air (natural light), is popular with artists and their patrons alike. Boats, rural barns, landscape vistas, gardens, cityscapes and waterscapes are all staple subjects in the plein air painter's repertoire. More than 85 percent of each painting in this show is produced on-site, "in the open air.” Painting mediums include oil, watercolor, soft pastel, acrylic and gouache.

The Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters Inc. is an association of outdoor artists that promotes and inspires quality plein air painting. It was established in September 2005. Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters Inc.

GVPAP currently boasts 55 artist members who live in the surrounding counties of Greater Rochester, the Finger Lakes, Western and Central New York, including residents of these communities: Pittsford, Fairport, Canandaigua, Batavia, Macedon, Ontario, Phelps, Kent, Livonia, Rush, Himrod, Caledonia, Dansville, and Rochester.

Event Date and Time
2020-01-04T15:00:00 - 2020-01-04T17:00:00
Location
Barnes & Noble, 3349 Monroe Ave., Pittsford NY

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Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters to hold annual juried art show in Pittsford Jan. 3-31

By Billie Owens

Press release:

The Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters will open its 15th Annual Art Show beginning Jan. 3rd at Pittsford Barnes & Noble’ Community Room. It is located at 3349 Monroe Ave.

This competitive, judged and juried show will display about 90 original paintings recently created throughout the Northeast. The plein air show runs

Sun In Pisces Psychic Fair and Holistic Expo at Quality Inn & Suites, Batavia

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The annual Sun In Pisces Psychic Fair and Holistic Expo will take place Sept. 8 and 9 at the Quality Inn & Suites, located at 8250 Park Road, Batavia. Free lectures everyday with $7 admission. All-Star readers and vendors will be there on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Due to attend from all over and offering their rare talents are: Charlene Schine Barbara Konish Kris Faso Art Keicher Antonio Torres Ginny Deb Monteleone Karen Kurchyne Peggy Rogers Kitty Osborne Joy Steinhorst Davis Sarina Vicki Snyder Young Michelle Hall Jim Park Plus, Darryl and Ginny Byers will be offering Reiki. Jim Moomaw will have his aura camera available, along with metaphysical merchandise. Kathryn Faso will offer Young Living Oils. Sticks and Stones will have a whole wall of gems and minerals, along with Billee’s astrological reports. Joe and Marion Davis will be there with everything metaphysical. Some additions this year include: Gretchen Napier, with the biggest collection of natural teas you have ever seen; Beth, with Hot Stone Treatments Jim and Danessa Wilson, with metaphysical merchandise and great art work. It’s going to be AWESOME!
Event Date and Time
2017-09-09T11:00:00 - 2017-09-09T20:00:00
Location
Quality Inn & Suites @ 8250 Park Rd, Batavia, NY 14020, USA

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Sun In Pisces Psychic Fair and Holistic Expo at Quality Inn & Suites, Batavia

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The annual Sun In Pisces Psychic Fair and Holistic Expo will take place Sept. 8 and 9 at the Quality Inn & Suites, located at 8250 Park Road, Batavia. Free lectures everyday with $7 admission. All-Star readers and vendors will be there on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Due to attend from all over and offering their rare talents are: Charlene Schine Barbara Konish Kris Faso Art Keicher Antonio Torres Ginny Deb Monteleone Karen Kurchyne Peggy Rogers Kitty Osborne Joy Steinhorst Davis Sarina Vicki Snyder Young Michelle Hall Jim Park Plus, Darryl and Ginny Byers will be offering Reiki. Jim Moomaw will have his aura camera available, along with metaphysical merchandise. Kathryn Faso will offer Young Living Oils. Sticks and Stones will have a whole wall of gems and minerals, along with Billee’s astrological reports. Joe and Marion Davis will be there with everything metaphysical. Some additions this year include: Gretchen Napier, with the biggest collection of natural teas you have ever seen; Beth, with Hot Stone Treatments Jim and Danessa Wilson, with metaphysical merchandise and great art work. It’s going to be AWESOME!
Event Date and Time
2017-09-10T11:00:00 - 2017-09-10T18:00:00
Location
Quality Inn & Suites @ 8250 Park Rd, Batavia, NY 14020, USA

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A signature, a handshake and a career with a local company for Alexander CTE grad

By Billie Owens

From left, Bill Hayes, Jon Bigsby, Rich Monroe and in back, Nathan Blowers, Turnbull Operations manager, all gather as Jon accepts Hayes’ offer to enter into Turnbull’s apprentice program.

Submitted photo and press release:

In the school world, June is a time for graduations, celebrations and awards ceremonies. This holds

Mercy Flight and city firefighters team up for Pit Crew CPR training tomorrow

By Billie Owens

Press release:

On Friday, Oct. 18th, Mercy Flight will be partnering with the City of Batavia Fire Department for Pit Crew CPR training.

“Pit Crew CPR is a team-oriented approach to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that has delivered outstanding results for sudden cardiac arrest victims," said Denise Cuillo, Mercy Flight’s director of Education

Public Health Column: 'Think Health' -- This is National Public Health Week

By Billie Owens

Public health column from the Genesee & Orleans County Health Departments:

The Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming County Health Departments are encouraging county residents to “Think Health.” Taking time to think about your health and taking positive health steps will lead to healthier outcomes. Learning something new every day is one way

Artist, businessman and local leader John Hodgins dies at 87

By Billie Owens

Photo of John Hodgins in February 2005 with an en plein air painting of his, courtesy of his daughter Joyce Dwyer.

Beloved local artist, Batavia businessman and former county legislator John Jay Hodgins died this morning. He was 87.

Born in Basom on Dec. 12, 1931 to Ora and Velma Hodgins

New members of college Board of Trustees begin serving their terms

By Billie Owens

Submitted photos and press release:

The excitement and intrigue of the new 2019-2020 academic year is not only happening in classrooms, labs and studios across Genesee Community College's seven campus locations, but in the Board of Trustees Conference Room as well. The following new members of the College's Board of

Batavia Republicans support five City Council ward incumbents

By Billie Owens

Press release from the City of Batavia Republican Committee:

With election season here, Batavia’s Republicans are gearing up for five City Council races this fall. Stressing their ability to work together in promoting the City’s interests while keeping local taxes in check, Batavia’s Republican City Council members are all seeking reelection.

They

World Wide Christmas Fair

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Come to the 14th annual World Wide Christmas Fair at the First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 12th, 10am-3pm. Join the hundreds of people in our community who have attended this fair over the past 13 years and see why supporting fair trade businesses and local and regional not-for-profit organizations has such a positive influence in our community and the world. Our fair is unique in that all of our vendors have one thing in common – they help people in need here in Batavia, in western NY and around the world through their sales. Shop with purpose! You will find high-quality gifts for everyone on your holiday gift list. Lunch, baked goods and coffee will be available for purchase. This event is free and is not a fund-raising event for the church. Our building is handicapped accessible. More information is available online at fpcbatavia.org or on Facebook at facebook.com/fpcbatavia.
Event Date and Time
2016-11-12T00:00:00
Location
First Presbyterian Church @ 300 E Main St, Batavia, NY 14020, USA

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Foxprowl-Con

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Foxprowl-Con kicks off this weekend at the Quality Inn & Suites in Batavia on Friday at 4pm! Celebrity guests & talent featuring; Ari Lehman – Jason from Friday the 13th! Lydia Criss – Author, former wife of Peter Criss of KISS. Steve Geiger – a Marvel Comic artist. Rashaad Santiago – Face Off Season 6 Champion. Bill Diamond – puppet fabricator & performer. Kurt Lehner – Character Designer Animation Artist at Disney. Mark Dodson – voice actor from Star Wars. Hannah Hall – from Forrest Gump and Rob Zombies’ Halloween. Large vendor and artist rooms • Cosplay Contests. Kids 12 and under get in FREE (w/paid adult). FREE games and activities. *70+ Free Panels • Indoor Water Park Tickets: Friday $10, Saturday $15, 3-Day Pass $30 (taxes and fees included) Show Times: Friday, Nov. 18th      4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 19th   10:00 am – 7:00 pm Sunday, Nov. 20th      10:00 am – 4:00 pm Like Foxprowl-Con on Facebook for updates and info. Visit us online: www.foxprowlcon.com or follow us on Twitter: Foxprowl1 For further information contact #:  Bill @ (585) 415-1173
Event Date and Time
2016-11-18T00:00:00 - 2016-11-20T00:00:00
Location
Quality Inn and Suites @ 8250 Park Rd, Batavia, NY 14020, USA

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Volunteers who help veterans honored at luncheon

By Billie Owens

Submitted information and photos from VA WNY Healthcare System:

A luncheon was held today at the Quality Inn in Batavia for VA Voluntary Service volunteers to recognize their many hours of volunteer service to veterans at VA WNY Heatlhcare System.

Irvin Bratz, in photo above, is pictured with Danielle Bergman, interim

United States wins dispute, finding China's grain quotas breach WTO commitments

By Billie Owens

USDA press release:

Washington, D.C., April 18 -- U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel found that China has administered its tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for wheat, corn, and rice inconsistently with its WTO commitments. Contrary to

Hawley sounds the alarm on minimum-wage-related layoffs

By Billie Owens

Press release from Assemblyman Steve Hawley:

New York State’s minimum wage increased again this year to $11.10 per hour and Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) vocalized concern that sharp increases year-to-year are unsustainable for upstate’s struggling small businesses.

Employers already face the nation’s worst tax business climate and a state regulatory

UMMC earns prestigious 'Baby-Friendly' designation for support of breastfeeding

By Billie Owens

Press release:

United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) has received prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility.

Baby-Friendly USA Inc. is the U.S. authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (“BFHI”), a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

There

Collins reintroduces bill to deny Chinese investors access to U.S. Small Business Aid

By Billie Owens

Press release from Congressman Chris Collins:

U.S. Representative Chris Collins (NY-27) reintroduced the Denying Chinese Investors Access to U.S. Small Business Aid bill.

The bill would prevent citizens of the People’s Republic of China, who own a business, from accessing assistance offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). U.S. Senator

Open House at Grandma’s Luv’n Care in Batavia

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There will be an Open House from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, at Grandma’s Luv’n Care Childcare and Development Center in Batavia. The nonprofit facility is located at 5079 Clinton Street Road. You are invited to attend and learn more about the childcare center, meet the teachers, staff and take a tour. Infants age 6 weeks and children up to school age are now being enrolled. Grandma’s Luv’n Care is fully licensed and staffed by caregivers trained in first aid/CPR and MAT (Medication Administration Training). The center offers quality full-time and part-time care, as well as an after-school program. It has seven rooms to accommodate the needs of children, including age-appropriate curriculum, activities and learning through play. There’s a staffed kitchen to provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. The building is equipped with secuity cameras and key fob entrances. Normal hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 815-4308.
Event Date and Time
2017-11-02T18:00:00 - 2017-11-02T19:30:00
Location
Grandma's Luv'n Care Childcare and Development Center @ 5079 Clinton Street Rd, Batavia, NY 14020, USA

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The Greens of Le Roy acquired by Rochester-based St. Ann's Community

By Billie Owens

This week The Greens of Le Roy senior assisted living facility announced that it has been acquired by St. Ann's Community, a leading provider of senior housing and health services in Rochester with a 134-year history there.

New signage and papwerork will display its new name, St. Ann's Community at The Greens.

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