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Hands-on cartooning demo at GO ART!

By Billie Owens

The Batavia Society of Artists is hosting artist Chris Humel from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8th, at GO ART!, located in historic Seymour Place, 201 E. Main St., Batavia.

Humel will be doing a hands-on demonstation in cartooning.

Non-members welcome with a $5 fee.

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Craft at Richmond library: Make a painted tea towel, must register, $10 material fee

By Billie Owens

Painted Tea Towel Craft Class with Krystyna at Richmond Memorial Library

Thursday, Oct. 17th, at 6:30 p.m.

On Thursday, Oct. 17th at 6:30 p.m., join us at the Richmond Memorial Library as Krystyna shows you how to make a painted tea towel.

Registration is required and a $10 materials fee due at time of registration.

For more information, call the library at 343-9550 or log onto www.batavialibrary.org.

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Oakfield Open House in honor of retiring Highway Superintendent Alan Dennis

By Billie Owens

Town of Oakfield Highway Superintendent Alan R. Dennis is retiring! To thank him for his public service and wish him well, an Open House will be held in his honor on Thursday, Oct. 3.

It will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Oakfield Community and Government Center, 3219 Drake St., Oakfield.

Light refreshments/snacks will be available.

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All Weather Gang painters' reception at Richmond library for new exhibit 'CAUTION! -- Men Working'

By Billie Owens

The "All Weather Gang" founded by Batavians -- the late John Hodgins and Don Grieger -- originally known as "The Group of Two"
has grown to 12 members.

For nearly 40 years the AWG has wandered the back roads of Western New York, painting the unnoticed, the ignored and the unappreciated.

Their show titled, "CAUTION! -- Men Working -- paintings by the All Weather Gang," will be held at the Richmond Memorial Library during the month of October.

reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7.

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Annual Sportsman Raffle at Byron fire rec hall

By Billie Owens

On Saturday, Oct. 5th, the annual Sportsman Raffle will be held to benefit the Byron Fire Department at the Byron Fire Hall on Route 262. Doors open at 4 p.m., raffle starts at 5 p.m.

Tickets are $20 each; ticket price includes meal and beverages.

Many prizes will be awarded to lucky ticket holders, including guns, cash, a lifetime hunting license, a chartered fishing trip, and special packages for hunting, camping and fishing. There will also be side raffles for other items.

Proceeds help the Byron Fire Department buy new gear and equipment.

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Batavia Reads Gardner at the Pok-A-Dot -- 23rd edition!

By Billie Owens

Batavia Reads Garnder -- the 23rd edition!

Join everyone at the Pok-A-Dot on Saturday, Oct. 26, for a reading of the works of Batavia's most famous author, John Gardner.

Readings, food and camaraderie for all in celebration of this author, teacher and Batavian.

Have your picture taken on the John Gardner Memorial Bench.

The Pok-A-Dot diner is located at 229 Ellicott Ave. in the City of Batavia.

For more information or to be added to the list of readers, call Bill Kauffman at (585) 757-2455 or email him at:  bkbatavia@yahoo.com

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Dine tonight at Miss Batavia Diner and 30 percent of receipt will benefit Alzheimer's Association of WNY

By Billie Owens

From 4 to 9 p.m. today -- Tuesday, Sept. 24 -- 30 percent of all dinner sale proceeds at Miss Batavia Diner will be given to the Alzheimer's Association of Western New York.

The diner is located 566 E. Main St. in the City of Batavia.

"Easy as pie! You get to enjoy a delightful dinner without all the cleanup and the money supports Alzheimer's education programs, support services, and other resources for care partners and those living with dementia," say the hosts Danielle and Lance Engels.

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Chamber and SCOPE host legislative review at GCC with regional lawmakers

By Billie Owens

Join regional lawmakers for a legislative session review from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1st, inside the Stuart Steiner Theatre at Genesee Community College, 1 College Road, Batavia.

This event is sponsored by The Genesee Chamber, The Orleans Chamber and Genesee County S.C.O.P.E. (Shooters Committee on Political Education)

It is free and open to the public.

This is an opportunity for local people to ask questions about a variety of topics that may include:

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'Recognition Night': Blue Devils' football team honors military and first responders

By Billie Owens

The Batavia Blue Devils Football Team invites the entire community to Recognition Night on Friday at the new Daniel A. Van Detta Stadium to honor first responders and the military.

Game time is 7 p.m. -- Batavia High School vs. Geneva.

"All men and women in uniform past, present and future" will be honored -- the military, law enforcement, firefighters and medics.

They will get free admission with ID, plus a free hot dog and drink.

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Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble's Fall Concert at Pembroke HS

By Billie Owens

Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble will hold its Fall Concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Pembroke High School. It is located at 8750 Alleghany Road, Pembroke.

The purpose of the GVWE is to serve and to provide the Greater Genesee Valley audience with new and familiar live music, to serve its membership with the opportunity to perform challenging wind ensemble literature and to create the opportunity for the conductor and musicians to grow their collective musical talents.

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'Community for Understanding' at St. Mark's in Le Roy: see documentary on refugees then talk about it

By Billie Owens

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s monthly discussion series called “Community for Understanding” will meet at the church, 1 E. Main St., Le Roy, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 to watch a short documentary on refugees and discuss.

All are welcome to these monthly conversations on current concerns. More information at www.stmarksleroy.org or 585-768-7200.

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Alexander Fire Department's annual Harvest Dinner Dance at rec hall

By Billie Owens

The Alexander Fire Department is hosting a Harvest Dinner Dance at at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at their recreation hall,10708 Alexander Road, Attica.

A buffet meal will include stuffed pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, squash, seasonal breads, dessert, coffee, tea, pop and water. Cash bar will be available.

Live music by Highway 31 will be from 8 p.m. to midnight.

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Annual Fall Gun Raffle at Alexander Fire Department

By Billie Owens

The Alexander Fire Department is hosting its Annual Fall Gun Raffle at their Recreation Hall, 10708 Alexander Road, Attica, from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2nd.

Tickets are $20 per person. Main ticket prizes include 11 rifles, seven shotguns, two pistols and three cash prizes. Door and floor raffles will include eight additional guns.

Food, beer and pop included. Also 50-50 and bell jar available. Only 975 tickets sold.

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Historian Cindy Amrhein speaks at HLOM on Native American land rights in Upstate NY

By Billie Owens

Cindy Amrhein "The History of Native American Land Rights in Upstate New York&quo;

Cindy Amrhein is the county historian for Wyoming County. After working for 10 years as a freelance abstractor for a title search company, Amrhein changed her focus to title searching only historic properties and Native American land.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County Board of Directors meeting

By Billie Owens

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County Board of Directors will meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The meeting will be held at the Extension Center at 420 E. Main St. in Batavia and is open to the public.

Any questions should be directed to Yvonne Peck at 585-343-3040, ext. 101.

Future 2019 CCE Board of Director Meetings will be at the same time/place and are listed on our website.

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John Kennedy Intermediate School's annual Open House, with book fair and food trucks

By Billie Owens

John Kennedy Intermediate School’s annual Open House is this Thursday, Sept. 19th from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Parents are encouraged to attend this informative evening and meet their child’s classroom and specials teachers.

Feel free to shop at our Parent Group’s Annual Book Fair.

Enjoy something to eat at one of our food truck vendors parked at JK. 

Please join us at Open House and be a part of your child’s school experience.

The school is located at 166 Vine St. in the City of Batava.

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POSTPONED: Ithaca Beer Company launches 'Thurmanator Beer' at 34 Rush Sports Bar

By Billie Owens

UPDATED Sept. 19, 1:20 p.m.: The following event is postponed. A new date will be announced once the parties' availablity is confirmed.

Ithaca Beer Co. and Batavia Downs announced today they will launch the sale of the new Thurmanator Beer at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19th at the 34 Rush Sports Bar.

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