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GCC invites homeschooled students, their parents and siblings to attend info and orientation session April 25
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Genesee Community College invites homeschooled students, their parents and siblings to attend the Homeschool Information and Orientation Session on Wednesday, April 25, at 10 a.m. at the Batavia Campus in room T119 of the Conable Technology Building.
Attendees can learn about GCC's exciting opportunities for students who are
Sponsored Post: The Batavian's Guitar-Giveaway Contest at the Genesee County Fair
CONTEST RULES:
- All eagles must be drawn at The Batavian’s booth during the fair.
- All entry forms must be complete and signed by a parent/guardian if under 17.
- Those entering for the guitar must be able to return for the prize during The Eaglez concert at 7 p.m. July
Sponsored Post: The Batavian's Guitar-Giveaway Contest at the Genesee County Fair
CONTEST RULES:
- All eagles must be drawn at The Batavian’s booth during the fair.
- All entry forms must be complete and signed by a parent/guardian if under 17.
- Those entering for the guitar must be able to return for the prize during The Eaglez concert at 7 p.m. July
Sponsored Post: The Batavian's Guitar-Giveaway Contest at the Genesee County Fair
Contest Rules:
- All eagles must be drawn at The Batavian’s booth during the fair.
- All entry forms must be complete and signed by a parent/guardian if under 17.
- Those entering for the guitar must be able to return for the prize during The Eaglez concert at 7 p.m. July
Magic convention convenes in Batavia in a week
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Batavia will once again host the “Original Close-Up Magic Convention” Obie’s 4F convention. This very prestigious gathering draws close-up magicians from 21 countries all over the world. While the first event was held in 1971, Batavia has been the host location for the last 20 years.
The
The Batavian's guitar contest inspired by the area's community of music artists, today's opportunities for young musicians
It was as if we arranged the tribute band The Eaglez to perform at Genesee County Fair during The Batavian’s debut, along with WBTA, for the first-time official Media Center at the Fair this coming week.
Along with the Media Center’s booth, The Batavian is sponsoring an eagle drawing
Justice for Children will benefit from this year's Chapin Charity Golf Tournament Aug. 11 at Terry Hills
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Chapin International will be hosting its 11th Annual Chapin Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 11, at Terry Hills Golf Course in Batavia.
Chapin has proudly selected Justice for Children as its charity to support this year. As in the past all funds collected will go directly
Summer reading program at Byron-Bergen is a win-win for everyone
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There are some new faces in the halls at Byron-Bergen Elementary School this summer. 20 graduate students from SUNY Geneseo are participating in the Summer Reading Clinic, part of SUNY Geneseo’s Reading and Literacy Graduate Program. The clinic pairs a graduate student, many of whom are working
Saturday's downpour didn't dampen competitive spirits for 2023 talent show
A nearly perfect week — at least in terms of no rain clouds to disrupt outdoor fun at Genesee County Fair — ended with a continuous downpour Saturday, muddying the parking lots and puddling the stage for the 2023 talent show.
The weather didn’t dampen the competitive spirits of nearly two dozen contestants, however, including Batavia’s Aria Fox, who was concerned that her hard work might have been for nothing.
“She really likes performing,” her mom Karla said. “She was so excited. She saw the rain, and she goes, ‘I’m so glad they didn’t cancel it.’"
$45M Batavia capital project includes repairs, turf fields, a move back for fifth grade
A proposed $45 million city school district capital project would make way for the fifth grade to move back to John Kennedy, for student-athletes to run bases on a synthetic field at the high school and for buildings to be upgraded and equipped with emergency blue light phones, Superintendent Jason Smith says.
The project is not about expansion, rather, it’s about ensuring that the facilities are maintained or improved for all five district buildings plus Richmond Memorial Library, Smith said Monday afternoon before reviewing the plan during the board of education’s meeting.
Volunteers at Office for the Aging RSVP program recognized for National Service Recognition Day
The Genesee County Office for the Aging’s RSVP program observed National Service Recognition Day April 3 by highlighting its Medical Transportation service. From left, Courtney Iburi, RSVP Volunteer Placement coordinator; Maureen Estabrooks, specialist, Aging Services; and County Manager Jay Gsell are shown with Medical Transportation volunteer driver Linda Smith. In the passenger’s seat
Collins announced 9K signatures in support of reelection campaign
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After months of walking petitions and knocking on doors throughout New York's 27th Congressional District, the Collins for Congress campaign has announced they have filed 9,017 petition signatures to qualify for the Republican, Conservative, and Independence Party ballot lines in November.
"First and foremost, I want to thank
Honorees feted at annual dinner for Law Day Observance & Criminal Justice Awards
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The recipients of the 2018 Law Day Observance & Criminal Justice Awards were announced at an annual dinner held at Batavia Country Club on Thursday, April 26.
Kiwanis Club President Matt Landers and Genesee County Bar Association President Peter Casey announced the honorees. The speaker at the dinner
Negative rating by Rochester group for 'arts, culture and leisure' in GC seems to miss mark
Genesee County has a lot going for it, several positive check marks, in a new "community report card" from ACT Rochester but a big surprising negative: Arts, Culture, and Leisure.
The Rochester-based nonprofit agency scored Genesee County with a red mark and trending down in the report released today.
For
Spring cleaning and fresh start for Genesee County YWCA
Saturday morning was cool, damp and overcast but the mood at the YWCA on North Street, Batavia, was anything but downcast as more than 20 volunteers tackled a massive spring cleanup of the building and grounds in the belief that community organization has a new, brighter future.
Just a few weeks
