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It’s Off to the Races as the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation, prepares for its Derby Day Gala 2019, a fundraising event held in conjunction with the running of the 145th Kentucky Derby.

The event raises monies to support the mission of the Foundation, namely to assist families struggling with the diagnosis of pediatric cancers, support research efforts in the area of childhood cancers, and provide assistance to youth activities and programs.

A public hearing will be held at 4:30 p.m. on April 11 at the Old Courthouse, 7 Main St., Batavia, to discuss the implementation of the HP Hood LLC Project that received Community Development Block funding from the New York State Office of Community Renewal (Project No. 444ED893-17).

(1) Genesee County shall conduct a public hearing on fair housing practices and to identify any concerns and issues with fair housing practices in Genesee County. The public hearing will be held at the Old Courthouse, 7 Main St., Batavia, at 5:30 p.m., April 10. All persons who wish to speak will be heard. Written comments will be accepted upon delivery to: Clerk, Genesee County Legislature, 7 Main St., Batavia, NY 14020 prior to the hearing. The hearing location is in compliance with accessibility standards under the Americ

A cabaret concert of popular music will be performed this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday March 27, by music students at Oakfield-Alabama Central Schools' Auditorium. The performance was originally slated for March 6 but was rescheduled.

The public is invited. The concert is a fundraiser for the Music Department Boosters.

Suggested donation is $5 for adults and $1 for students.

The school is located at 7001 Lewiston Road, Oakfield.

Nickie Fazio is hosting a Batavia Softball benefit at Batavia's Original Pizzeria Restaurant from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27.

Ten percent of your bill will go to help the Batavia Girls Softball Program.

The pizzeria is located at 500 E. Main St. in Batavia.

The Batavia Society of Artist is hosting artist Michael Killelea from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 9th at GO ART! inside Seymour Place, 201 E. Main St., Batavia

Killelea is going to demonstrate how at add a figure or animal in a completed watercolor painting to add interest and help the composition.

Non-members welcome for a $5 fee.

The Stafford Historical Society will be hosting Cindy Amrhein, Wyoming County historian and archival researcher, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27.

She will lecture on "Trace the History of Your House." The meeting will be at the Stafford Town Hall, 8903 Route 237.

Come and bring family and friends. All are invited.

Elba Sports Boosters will hold a Meat Raffle on Saturday, March 30, at Elba Firemen's Rec Hall. It is located at 7143 Oak Orchard Road, Elba.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and first pull is at 6 p.m.

$10 per person donation to attend, or reserve a table for eight for $70. Price includes beer, soda pop, wine and a door prize raffle ticket.

There will also be a Freezer Full of Meat Raffle, a Wheelbarrow of Booze Raffle, and a 50/50 Raffle.

"Grab your family and friends, bring snacks, a cooler for your winnings, and plenty of $1 bills!"

The Genesee Symphony Orchestra will present its "Made in America!" Pops Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 31 in the Elba Central School Auditorium. It is located at 57 S. Main St. in Elba.

S. Shade Zajac is the music director and conductor. The concert will feature composer, percussionist and guest soloist Dave Mancini.

WBTA is the sponsor of the "Made in America!" Pops Concert.

The program is:

Wednesday, April 10
Guest Speaker Series -- Don and Sharon Burkel
"The Angel & The Warrior: Emily and Emory Upton"
7 p.m.
$3 per person/ $2 museum members
Holland Land Office Museum
The love story, courtship, and tragedy of the relationship between General Emory Upton and his wife Emily.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s monthly discussion series called “Community for Understanding” will meet at 7 p.m on Thursday, April 4, to discuss the book “We Are Here to Stay: Voices of Undocumented Young Adults” by Susan Kuklin.

Copies of the book are available at church. Discussions are open to all, and meetings will emphasize civility in discourse with faith considered in its broadest sense from all religious experiences.

Le Roy High School presents the musical "Once On This Island" tonight at 7 p.m.

A description of the story:

Ti Moune, a peasant girl, rescues a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel, with whom she falls in love. Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the pompous gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death, the stakes being Ti Moune's life.

Le Roy High School presents the musical "Once On This Island" this weekend.

A description of the story:

Ti Moune, a peasant girl, rescues a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel, with whom she falls in love. Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the pompous gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death, the stakes being Ti Moune's life.

Le Roy High School presents the musical "Once On This Island" this weekend.

A description of the story:

Ti Moune, a peasant girl, rescues a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel, with whom she falls in love. Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the pompous gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death, the stakes being Ti Moune's life.