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You are invited to attend the grand opening & ribbon cutting ceremony at River Spring Lodge on Friday, Aug. 12, at 5:30 p.m. followed by a grand opening reception and tours lasting until 9 p.m.

The Genesee and Wyoming Chambers of Commerce will celebrate with the new owners Chef Dave and Carolyn Hamer, invited guests, elected officials, and friends. The grand opening celebrations will continue on Saturday, Aug. 13th, from 6 to 9 p.m. with a complementary reception and tours of the boutique hotel and dining destination.

The full-service hotel and corporate retreat is nestled on 20 tranquil acres, provides luxurious guest rooms that include a three-course breakfast. The inn offers seven beautifully appointed guest rooms that are smart, modern, comfortable and luxurious. The inn also hosts dining options at both The Bistro at River Spring Lodge and the Chef’s Table.

Guests attending the Grand Opening receptions will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win complementary dinners for two at The Bistro at River Spring Lodge or a five-course dinner for two at the Chef’s Table. Take advantage of deep discounts and reserve rooms at exceptionally low rates for a future stay. Each evening a 15-percent discount will be given to the first two groups to reserve the entire lodge for a private event!
The public and media are encouraged to attend.

• Who: River Spring Lodge
• What: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting and Reception
• When: Friday, Aug. 12 -- Ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.
• Open House from 6 to 9 p.m. & Saturday Aug. 13 • 6 – 9 p.m.
• Where: River Spring Lodge, 1961 A Church Road, Darien Center, NY 14040

Business Contact: Dave Hamer (585) 708-4212. For more information visit: www.riverspringlodge.com

A lot of house for the money and priced below assessment. These owners are serious and priced it to sell! Must see inside to appreciate. Updated roof, siding and windows. Extra family room, gas stove in living room. Galley style kitchen. Laminate floors plus some with carpeting. Nice back yard, recently landscaped front yard with new porch-just a great Village home! Call Lynn Bezon at Reliant Real Estate today at 585-344-4663 or click here to view the full listing.

Hey Parents! YWCA of Genesee County is offering its Adventure Program to students attending the following schools:

• Batavia Schools: Jackson, JK & Middle School (fourth & fifth grades)
• Alexander Elementary
• Oakfield-Alabama Elementary -- Coming soon, please call for more information.
• Leroy-Wolcott Street School
• Pavilion Elementary
• York Elementary

Hours Are: 6 a.m. -- Start of school & dismissal at 6 p.m. Breakfast & snacks are provided. Lots of interactive & educational fun with great affordable rates. No commitment necessary!

For more information, contact Sarah Mclaughlin@ 585-343-5808, ext. 22, or email: smclaughlin@ywcagenesee.org.

The 2016 History Heroes would like to thank the following sponsors & volunteers:
Sponsors:

• Tompkins Insurance
• Ken's Charcoal Pits
• Batavia Showtime Theater
• Ficarella's Pizzeria
• Save A Lot
• Batavia's Original
• Batavia Turf Farms
• Freed Maxick CPA
• Del Plato Casey Law Firm

Volunteers of the Program:

• Erin Suttell
• Mrs. Sharon Briggs
• Mrs. Brenda Crabtree
• Mrs. Lynn Dobbertin
• Mrs. Cathy Hoitink
• Mrs. Ruth Lang
• Mrs. Kathy Loria
• Junior Volunteers
• Loren Leone
• Sadie Loria
• Maddi Taggart

No purchase necessary. For a coupon code for a free ad, email howard@thebatavian.com. Listings posted in jobs available, housing and autos are $5 each for 14 days. All others are free.

Vitsit D&D Cleaning for more information on services and products. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on new products! We hope to see you this Saturday!

Super location for this solid and well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home! This is a home you must come into to see everything it has to offer - excellent layout and a space for everything, there is over 33ft. of closet space-storage galore! Also, an extra large garage! Many updates including tear off roof, windows and entry door. The home features a white Georgia marble fireplace with gas insert for cozy nights! Outside has awesome 12x16 deck overlooking peaceful park like backyard for fun summer nights! Great neighborhood and neighbors and awesome location makes this one a must visit! Call Lynn Bezon today at Reliant Real Estate 585-344-4663 to see this beauty or click here to view this listing.

The third annual Hometown Trail has kicked off and a variety of shops in Genesee County have joined together to offer shoppers a fun way to explore unique stores and win prizes along the way. The Hometown Trail 2016 shops include:

• Country Hill -- 11119 W. Park St., Pavilion. 584-3540. Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4.
• The Hobby Horse -- 54-56 Main St., Le Roy. 768-8130. Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-3.
• Walking in the Woods -- 3456 Galloway Road, Batavia. 344-2428. Fri-Sun 11-5.
• Torrey’s Farm Market -- 7142 Oak Orchard Road, Elba. 355-1005. Fri & Sat 10-5.
• The Mill -- 7061 Oak Orchard Rd., Elba. 746-1677. Thurs 12-5, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4.
• Vintage Vogue -- 36 Main St., Le Roy. 502-5333. M-F 10-6, Sat 10-4.
• The Divine Tree -- 19 Main St., Le Roy. 502-5386. Mon. 10-6, Tues. 2-6, Wed. 10-6, Th-Fri. 10-7, Sat. 11-4.
• Buttercrumbs Bakery -- 13 E. Main St., Corfu. 599-4550. Mon-Fri 7am-2pm, Sat 7am-2pm, Sunday: CLOSED.
• The Farm -- 9079 Alleghany Road, Corfu. 409-1433. Open seven days 10am-5pm.
• Danielle’s Countryside Antiques -- 8966 Alleghany Road, Corfu. 599-3808. Thurs-Sun 11-5.
• Country Cottage -- 10448 Harper Road, Darien Center. 547-9591. Open 7 days 11-6.
• Berried Treasures -- 13219 Broadway, Alden. 356-9895. Tues-Fri 10-4, Sat 8-2.

Participate in the Hometown Trail this summer by shopping at these Genesee County shops. Get your card stamped at each shop by Aug. 31st to be entered in the grand prize drawings to be held on Sept. 12. Participants who collect all shop stamps will be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing for a $100 gift certificate that can be used at any of the participating shops.

Participants that collect all shop stamps PLUS participate in any of our bonus features on Facebook will be entered in our Ultimate Shopper Prize. The more you participate, the more chances you have to win! Winners will be notified and featured on our Facebook page. 
In addition to these great prizes, there will also be a trivia question giveaways on our Facebook page - The Hometown Trail - Click here.

Maps can be found at any of these shops. Trail-goers can explore along the way and get their map stamped at each store until the end of August when maps will be turned in for prize drawings. Find out more on The Hometown Trail Facebook Page. 

We've found many people like using Batavia's List since we launched it more than a year ago, especially for housing and jobs, but I'm among those who found the pricing scheme overly complicated.

So we've simplified it.

If you're placing an ad in jobs offered, housing or autos, there is a single, flat-fee of $5 for 14 days. No more tiered pricing or pricing for different categories. $5, one time, 14 days, that's it.

Garage sale posting remain free. And we've FIXED the software that controls it. So if you've tried posting a yard or garage sale and didn't see it appear, it will now appear on the map properly.

Private party ads for items for sale or wanted were free before and they are free now.

We're doing away with the business directory on the site -- for now, because I've got something else coming (speaking of that, look in the next few days for a whole new setup for Deal of the Day).

Finally: A CONTEST: Place a listing, any listing, on Batavia's List, between now and Aug. 31 and become eligible to win in a drawing a $100 gift card for Alex's Restaurant. No purchase necessary. If you need to post in one of the $5 categories, e-mail howard@theatavian.com and I'll send you back a coupon code for a free post.

Hogs 4 Paws is scheduled for Saturday, Aug.13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; don't miss this event! All proceeds benefit the Genesee County Animal Shelter. Bike run registration is from 9 to 10 a.m. and kickstands up 10 a.m. at Stan's Harley Davidson! Click here for more information

Help us celebrate 12 years of business and take advantage of any of our 12 days of deals listed below:

• Day 1 (8/9) - Free Eyebrow Wax with Wash, Cut & Style!
• Day 2 (8/10) - FREE Conditioning Treatment with Wash, Cut & Style!
• Day 3 (8/11) - FREE Pedicure upgrade. Pay for a MINI, get The MANE!
• Day 4 (8/12) - FREE Manicure upgrade. Pay for a REGULAR Manicure, get a SPA Manicure!
• Day 5 (8/13) - FREE Hot Paraffin Hand Dip & Massage with any Gelish Manicure!
• Day 6 (8/16) - FREE Kids Cut with any Adult Cut!
• Day 7 (8/17) - FREE Colored Hair Extension with any Kids Cut!
• Day 8 (8/18) - Double Ticket Entry When You Re-book!
• Day 9 (8/19) - 25% Off Any Retail Product Purchase with any Color Service!
• Day 10 (8/20) - FREE Hot Tool Style with Any Cut!
• Day 11 (8/23) - Buy 1 Product, Get 25% Off 1 Product!
• Day 12 (8/24) - FREE Clarifying Treatment with Full Color!

Enter to win: One of our many prizes; Keratheray Basket, Avon, Mary Kay, Longaburger, Jamberry Nails, Mr. Wine & Liquor, Ari Originals, Cookies by Lori, Tupperware, Essential Oils, Usborne Books, Photography by Susan Meier, Thirty-One and more!

Earn 1 ticket for every time you “check-in” at the Mane Attraction on Facebook, one ticket for each reservation during our anniversary sale and 1 ticket for each retail purchase. 
Feel beautiful today at The Mane Attraction, come in and win!

Home for Sale - 8 Union Street, Batavia! Don't miss our open house this Sunday from 1pm-4pm! 

Colonial Style 3 bedroom, 1 bath with 1,300 square feet! This home features a new driveway, electric panel/breakers, front porch. New patio doors leading to a new backyard deck. New energy efficient windows & light fixtures. New kitchen cabinetry, counter tops, flooring, along with microwave and dishwasher. Newly remodeled bathroom and finally new laminate flooring and carpeting throughout. This house has been completely repainted inside and out with updated landscaping. Easy maintenance, charming and move-in ready! $104,900

Offered by owners: Call 585-344-1286

Register today for our 4th annual Glow Corporate Cup!

At 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, Merrill Lynch in Batavia will sponsor the fourth annual GLOW Corporate Cup. Each year local businesses form teams to compete in a 5K race wherein the company with the lowest combined time takes home the GLOW cup.

Following the race is the region’s largest office party. Businesses are encouraged to set up tents in Centennial Park, bring refreshments and prepare to have a great time as they mingle with other local companies. Live music is provided as runners and supporters enjoy the post-race “AfterGLOW.” 

Last year, the race included 700 runners and more than 1,000 people participated in the post-race celebration. In the first two years more than $30,000 was raised for the GLOW YMCA and this year event is expected to exceed last year's total in participants and funds raised.

“Our purpose is to bring the businesses of the GLOW region together for a common cause,” said Joshua Dent, one of the race organizers. “The after-party was intended to celebrate the outstanding companies we have in the region that are giving back to their community.” 

The GLOW YMCA serves the communities of Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming counties.

“This year we would like to see even more participants from beyond Genesee County,” Dent said.

Registration is $25 per person and individuals must be 18 or older to participate. The route has been certified as a USA Track and Field Course.

All funds raised go toward programs for the GLOW YMCA. Register today! Click here for more information. Questions concerning the event may be sent to: info@glowcorporatecup.org

Home for Sale - 8 Union Street, Batavia! Don't miss our open house this Sunday from 1pm-4pm! 

Colonial Style 3 bedroom, 1 bath with 1,300 square feet! This home features a new driveway, electric panel/breakers, front porch. New patio doors leading to a new backyard deck. New energy efficient windows & light fixtures. New kitchen cabinetry, counter tops, flooring, along with microwave and dishwasher. Newly remodeled bathroom and finally new laminate flooring and carpeting throughout. This house has been completely repainted inside and out with updated landscaping. Easy maintenance, charming and move-in ready! $104,900

Offered by owners: Call 585-344-1286

A lot of house for the money and priced below assessment. These owners are serious and priced it to sell! Must see inside to appreciate. Updated roof, siding and windows. Extra family room, gas stove in living room. Galley style kitchen. Laminate floors plus some with carpeting. Nice back yard, recently landscaped front yard with new porch-just a great Village home! Call Lynn Bezon at Reliant Real Estate today at 585-344-4663 or click here to view the full listing.