Event

The Committee to Elect Judge Rogers invites the public to come meet with Batavia City Court Judge Durin Rogers for coffee and a conversation on May 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Holland Land Office Museum, and on May 25 at the Richmond Memorial Library from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

This is a great opportunity for the residents of Batavia to learn more about the job of Batavia City Court Judge, answer questions about the election process and get to know the candidate.

As the Genesee Center for the Arts at Genesee Community College prepares to close the curtains on the 2019 spring season, GCC Adjunct Professor Tara Pocock is finalizing the last details of the 20-piece modern dance showcase entitled, “Freedom: A Modern Dance Show About Your Rights.”

It will be performed on Friday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stuart Steiner Theatre.

The Genesee Community College History Club is excited to invite the public to attend a lecture presented by Rozenn Bailleul-LeSuer, Ph.D., entitled “Winged Jewels of the Nile.” Rescheduled due to inclement weather in February, Bailleul-LeSuer has agreed to present on Wednesday, May 1st.

The Genesee Chorale offers up a musical celebration not to be missed at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Northgate Free Methodist Church -- South Campus.

"Andrew Lloyd Webber: A Musical Celebration" will feature songs from the serious (“Pie Jesu” from "Requiem") to the silly (“Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats” from "Cats"). Add some "Phantom of the Opera," "Love Never Dies" and "Evita," and your entertainment is guaranteed.

The program also includes solo and small group performances of other Webber favorites.

Reel Discussion at Richmond Memorial Library will be on Thursday, May 23rd at 6 p.m. and the film is "They Shall Not Grow Old."

Come view the movie and join us for a group discussion afterward.

"The Myths of the Salem Witch Hunt" is the title of a presentation by Paul Moyer, Ph.D., of the College at Brockport, that will be given at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at Richmond Memorial Library.

Join us in the Reading Room as Moyer discusses several myths that have worked their way into the story of the Salem Witch Hunt of 1692. This is a free presentation.

For more information, please call the Richmond Memorial Library at 343-9550 or log onto www.batavialibrary.org.

The library is located at 19 Ross St. in the City of Batavia.

Two classical guitars and a Chinese pipa music concert will be performed for free at Richmond Memorial Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2.

Join us in the Reading Room as Eastman School of Music graduate students, Thomas Torrisi and Ken Luk, are joined by Chinese pipa player, Leah Ou, for an evening of music.

For more information, please call the Richmond Memorial Library at 343-9550 or log onto www.batavialibrary.org.

The library is located at 19 Ross St. in the City of Batavia.

Four alumni, one retired teacher, and one posthumous Batavia teacher will receive the Batavia City School District's first Musicians Of Note Award on Tuesday, May 14, at Batavia High School.

The alumni to be honored are: Robert Sullivan, Class of 1950, George Whittier, Class of 1951, Derek Reiss, Class of 1971, and Joey Pero, Class of 1999.

The Genesee County Youth Bureau will host the 16^th annual Family Game Night in celebration of National County Government Month.

The event will take place on Thursday, April 25^th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at County Building 2, 3837 W. Main Street Road, Batavia.

The night will consist of interactive booths for families to learn more about the services provided by the county through the departments as well as prizes and activities. The cost is $5 for a family of four and $3 for an individual which includes a light dinner and beverages.

The seventh annuall Casablanca Casino Night Fundraiser benefitting Genesee County CASA for Children will be held Friday, May 31, at Terry Hills Banquet Facility in Batavia.

All proceeds benefit absued and neglected children in Genesee County who are served by CASA -- Court Appointed Special Advocates.

The Genesee County Young Democrats are hosting a nonpartisan event in the spirit of Earth Day on Friday, April 26, and all are welcome.

They will gather to pick up the garbage along the grassy area by the Thruway: "Let’s cleanup the earth and help Batavia look good." Come and help clean up what the snowbanks left behind. Every little bit helps and it feels good to be helpful.

Meet at the grassy area near the Target parking lot on Veterans Memorial Drive. Time is 4 p.m. to sundown. Get community service hours.

What is a GMO? And perhaps more importantly, should you be worried about them? GMOs, or genetically modified organisms have found their way into most of the foods we consume -- from plants and vegetables to animal products such as meat, milk, honey and seafood. So, where can you as a consumer, farmer, gardener or everyday citizen, get information and learn about the variety of perspectives on GMOs?

Afternoon teatime is returning to St. James Episcopal Church in Batavia on Sunday, April 28, at 3 o’clock. This special event will include musical entertainment and raffles.

Fish fries are over, but the bakers are now working to bring you a delicious tea experience. A variety of gift baskets have been assembled.

“Rumor has it that Maureen Scoville is planning something special for the raffle, so you know it is not to be missed,” said Dorian Ely, one of the event organizers.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s monthly discussion series called “Community for Understanding” will meet at the church, 1 E. Main St., Le Roy, on Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m. to discuss the theme of “Overcoming Hate.”

We will watch a short TED talk and a news clip to start the discussion. All are welcome to these monthly conversations on current concerns, and meetings emphasize civility in discourse with faith considered in its broadest sense.

More information at www.stmarksleroy.org or 585-768-7200.

Volunteers For Animals will host a "Spring Fever Fundraiser Event" from 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 28, at the Willow Bend Inn, located at 3489 W. Main Street Road in Batavia.

A $10 entry fee to the fundraiser for animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter includes a hamburger or hot dog.

There will be 50/50 raffles and a Chinese auction.

Classic rock music will be provided by FOMR.

Is there a better way to spend a Sunday? C'mon out and have some fun to support an awesome cause!

Reel Discussion at Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia

Date & Time: Thursday, April 25th at 6 p.m.

Come view the movie and join us for a group discussion afterward. On Thursday, April 25^th, at 6 p.m., we will be showing the movie is “The Scarlet and the Black.” Defying a Nazi colonel (Christopher Plummer), Vatican Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty (Gregory Peck) hides thousands of escaped POWs in occupied Rome.

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

An autism seminar to learn how to help people with autism will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at Alexander Fire Department's Recreation Hall.

First responders attending will receive two hours of CME Credits.

Sandwiches and cookies will be available for sale.

The seminar is organized by Katie Green and Angelina Luker for the Girl Scouts' Silver Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve.

Advance registration is preferred, but not required.

To register, call Deb Green at (716) 474-3242.