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Photos: Asian fusion demonstration and art show at GO ART!

By Howard B. Owens

At GO ART! on Thursday night, there was both a cooking class and an art show opening.

Joseph Rojo, above, provided a demonstration of Asian fusion cooking. Below, Kimberly Perl and Marie Scofield get to participate in creating a chicken adobo.

For the art show below, Judy Wenrich poses with her painting, "My 3 Pets." Look closely and you'll find three ferrets. The show features work by GO ART! members on the theme of "Juxtaposition."

GO ART! also has an art sale in the main gallery featuring both current member works and works from the archives.

Travis Tritt to play at The Ridge in Le Roy in August

By Howard B. Owens

Two-time Grammy Award winner Travis Tritt will be in Le Roy on Aug. 25 to play a concert at The Ridge (Frostridge Campground).

Tritt is the first headliner announced for the annual summer concert series, Jam at the Ridge, by owners David and Greg Luetticke-Archbell. The venue's owners are still working on booking more acts for the season.

David and Greg expect to announce a headliner for Aug. 24 soon to make for a weekend of great music.

Tickets and campground sites for the weekend will go on sale after the first of the year.

Photos: GSO to perform holiday concert Sunday

By Howard B. Owens

The Genesee Symphony Orchestra performs its annual Christmas concert tomorrow (Sunday) at 4 p.m. at St. Mary's Church in Batavia.

The program includes "Dance of the Tumblers" from Snow Maiden by Rimsky-Korsakov, Canadian Brass Christmas, "The Snowman," by Howard Blake and narrated by Laurence Tallman,  (top photo), Holiday Favorites with a special guest vocalist: "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," "(There’s no place like) Home for the Holidays," "White Christmas," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," "Sleigh Ride," and "Christmas Festival."

Tickets will be available at the door.

Decks, Dice, and Meeples at Moon Java

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Join us for a game night at Moonjava Cafe in Batavia! We will have over 40 board and card games for you to play: you only need to bring your gaming spirit and be prepared for hours of fun! Don’t know how to play a game or want to learn a new game? Decks, Dice, and Meeple’s Gaming Guides will be happy to teach you any of the games. Moonjava Cafe’s friendly staff will be selling baked goods, coffees, and sandwiches. There will be a $5 cover charge to play as many games as you would like!
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August Fun Fest

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You are invited to come to “August Fun Fest” Theme: “Finding the Light of the World” Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Batavia First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Rd., Batavia, NY Activities: Interactive Games, Skits, Craft Projects, Emmanuel UM Church Worship Leaders Song Fest, Playground, Sand Table, Basketball Hoops, Praise Singing with Music & Motion DVD Food: Pasta Dinner provided & S’mores! No charge for food or event activities. Public Welcome – All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations not needed.
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O’Lacy’s Irish Pub celebrates 20 years in business

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On Saturday (April 15), O’Lacy’s Irish Pub will celebrate 20 years of business in Downtown Batavia. The all-day celebration will feature specials and giveaways. Live Celtic music will kick off at 8 p.m. by the Rochester group called “Himself.” The public is invited to come celebrate at the pub and enjoy anniversary cake, which will be served at about 8:30 p.m. The celebration and band will continue until 11 p.m. O’Lacy’s is located at 5 School St. in the City of Batavia.  
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Magic Marlin at Richmond library

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Join us at the Richmond Memorial Library this summer for Family Fridays at 2:30 p.m. Find out about even more programs and events available to ALL AGES! Bring the whole family! Fun for all ages! Free! No registration needed!  July 29th – Magic Marlin  August 5th – Party Productions with Flyin’ Brian & Nancy Check out our flyers online! Richmond Memorial Library 19 Ross St. Batavia, NY 14020 (585)-343-9550 ext. 4 www.batavialibrary.org
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Annual Safe Summer Children’s Carnival at Falleti Ice Arena

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The Genesee County AmeriCorps Program, in collaboration with the Genesee County and Batavia Youth bureaus, is planning the annual Safe Summer Children’s Carnival. It is open to the public and will take place on Thursday, July 28, from 10:15 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Falleti Ice Arena, 22 Evans St., in Batavia. One dollar buys a ticket to play 10 games, and children can win “funny money” to redeem for prizes. Entertainment by “Charlie and Checkers” is scheduled from 10:15-11 a.m. and the games will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break.
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Special Edition of Reel Discussion for adults: ‘Center Stage’

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Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia Special Edition of Reel Discussions for Adults Thursday, July 14th at 6 p.m. The movie for this Special Edition of Reel Discussion for Adults is “Center Stage.” A dozen adolescents have begun their training at the renowned American Ballet Academy, where they encounter tremendous physical and mental stress while vying for a coveted spot in a celebrated dance company. Come view the movie and then join us for a group discussion afterward. For more information, call the library at 343-9550 or log onto www.batavialibrary.org.
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Reel Discussion at Richmond library: ‘The Big Short’

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Reel Discussion at Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia. Date & Time: Thursday, June 30th at 6 p.m. Come view the movie and join us for a group discussion afterward. This month’s movie is “The Big Short.” In 2008, Wall Street guru Michael Burry realizes that a number of subprime home loans are in danger of defaulting. Burry bets against the housing market by throwing more than $1 billion of his investors’ money into credit default swaps. His actions attract the attention of greedy opportunists.
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Special Edition of Reel Discussion at Richmond library: ‘A Beautiful Mind’

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The movie for this Special Edition of Reel Discussion for Adults is “A Beautiful Mind.” From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash Jr. experienced it all. A mathematical genius, he made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. Come view the movie and then join us for a group discussion afterward. For more information, call the library at 343-9550 or log onto www.batavialibrary.org.
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Free community talk on coping with cancer at Terry Hills Banquet Facility

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UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute Batavia will host a free community talk on Wednesday, June 8, called “Coping with Cancer.” The talk will be held from 6-7 p.m. at Terry Hills Golf Course & Banquet Facility, 5122 Clinton Street Road, Batavia. A panel of experts from Wilmot Cancer Institute Batavia will address topics such as:   What happens once you have a diagnosis   Treatment options and second opinions   Clinical trials   Financial and legal considerations   Emotional issues   Local and regional resources The panelists will include Kevin J.
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Annual Sons and Mothers Mud Run at John Kennedy School

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On Friday, June 3rd, the annual Sons and Mothers Mud Run will be held at John Kennedy School in Batavia. It is sure to be a fun, muddy, messy event! There will be cool new obstacles, two DJ’s, food, and hopefully a few volunteers from the City fire department will be there at the “hosing down” station.
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‘Unplugged’ at The Salvation Army — family games and activities

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Unplug and enjoy quality, family time for all ages at The Salvation Army on East Main Street, Batavia. Starting at 7 p.m. there will be games and activities for all ages and families. This includes adult coloring and puzzles, bounce house, and at 7:30 an adult Yahtzee contest. There will also be Wii Frisbee Disk Golf and Outdoor Challenge, apples to apples, headbands and more! At 9 p.m. there will be a teen life-size Tic-Tac-Toe game. Plus popcorn and snacks, too!
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B.R.O.W New Card Game Event

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Come join us in a fun card game geared for children 6+ up to Seniors. Everyone can enjoy a fun filled afternoon all while helping the VFW raise needed funds. The author also has a display of how the game began and where it is today. Local Author has other great ideas on how this game can be integrated in your everyday life. All work and no play makes WHAT?? I am proof that a family PLAYS together stays together. I am one of 10!!
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GC Youth Bureau hosts Family Game Night at County Building #2

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In celebration of County Government Month, families will get to learn about what all of our county departments have to offer. For a family of 4, it would cost $10 or $3 for an individual to visit all of the booths, receive dinner which consists of pizza, fruit, veggies, water and milk and each family leaves with a brand new board game of their choice! The 13th annual Family Game Night will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, at County Building #2, located at 3837 W.
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