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Spring is in the air and so is chicken BBQ season! Mary Immaculate Parish in East Bethany announces a chicken BBQ on:

• Sunday, May 19

Meals are available starting at 10:45 a.m. until sold out.

Meals include: a half chicken (barbecued to perfection on our outdoor grills), a baked potato, vegetable, coleslaw, roll, coffee, tea, with piece of cake or pie for dessert.

Cost is $11 for adults; $7 for children 12 and under.

A $7 chicken-only take-out is also available.

"Music in Our Schools Month" will be celebrated this year by the Batavia High School Music Department’s annual Music In Our Schools Concert. It will be held in the High School at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26^th and will feature music from every school and grade level in the district.

It is free and open to the public.

Classical Guitar with Lynn McGrath at Richmond Memorial Library -- 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia, presents the classical guitar music of Lynn McGrath.

Join us in the Reading Room at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, as classical guitarist, Lynn McGrath, blends expressive musicianship with her passion for Spanish language, literature and theater.  She has shared her poetry and music with audiences on four continents in the role of both guitarist and theatrical narrator.

Reel Discussion at Richmond Memorial Library -- 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18th

Come view the movie and join us for a group discussion afterward. On Thursday, April 18^that 6 p.m., we will be showing the movie is “Mary Poppins Returns."

Genesee Cancer Assistance, cofounded in 1995 by Dorothy Schlaggel and Russ Romano, is a community-based, volunteer organization through which cancer patients and their families living in Genesee County have access to financial aid and a variety of support services.

Since its founding, Genesee Cancer Assistance has been fortunate to assist thousands of individuals; hundreds each year.

For the sixth year, Batavia Middle School will be hosting its Spring Family Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12.

Summertime Environmental Science Camp for Seventh- through 10th-graders

Amphibian Adventure

Listen to the chorus of spring and get to know your small, slimy singing neighbors with Amphibian Adventure at the Genesee County Park & Forest from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday April 13th.

Meet us at the Interpretive Nature Center to learn how to identify our pest-eating pals. Then we will venture into the wetlands and forest at night to search for amphibians in their habitat! Hear their many calls as they welcome spring and find out what you can do to help your tiny big-eyed friends.

The Batavia High School Production Club presents the musical "The Sound of Music" tonight at 7 o'clock.

There is also a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday in the high school's auditorium.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors.

The Batavia High School Production Club presents the musical "The Sound of Music" in three performances starting tonight at 7 o'clock.

There are also shows at 7 p.m. tomorrow and at 2 p.m. Sunday in the high school's auditorium.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors.

Members' Challenge Art Exhibit "Wonderland" March 14 - June 8 at GO ART!, 201 E. Main St., Batavia.

Genesee Chorale sings a celebration of the planet with a concert called “Voices of the Earth” at 7 p.m., April 5, at Pavilion High School, 7014 Big Tree Road, Pavilion, and at 4 p.m., April 7, at St. James Episcopal Church, 405 E. Main St., Batavia.

The April 7 concert will also feature a display of area students’ art work with a recycling theme.

Come hear “All Things Bright and Beautiful,” “For the Beauty of the Earth” and other selections by the 70-member Chorale under direction of Ric Jones.

Byron-Bergen High School presents the final performance of the spring musical "Annie" at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, in the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium.

Byron-Bergen High School presents the spring musical "Annie" at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8.

Byron-Bergen High School presents the spring musical "Annie," opening at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7.

There will be a meat auction on Friday, April 5, at Ascension Parish in Batavia to benefit Genesee County scholarships and service organizations. It is hosted by the Batavia Business & Professional Women's Club Inc.

Cost to attend is $10 and includes food, beer and soda pop. No outside food or drink allowed.

Tables for eight can also be reserved for $64.

Tickets are presale only and the deadline to buy them is April 3.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the first drawing is at 6:45.

Bring your dollar bills and a cooler for your winnings.