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Public hearing at Darien Fire Hall on Darien's proposed Water District #6

By Billie Owens
There will be a public hearing on Town of Darien Water District #6 (proposed) at the Darien Fire Hall, located at 10537 Alleghany Road, Darien Center, at 7:30 p.m. on the 17th day of December (Monday).
 
The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss the proposal to establish a water district with specified improvements. All persons interested in the subject may be heard at this time.
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Job Fair at Career Center

By Billie Owens

The Genesee County Job Development Bureau along with its partners at the One Stop Career Center invites you to attend our Job Fair.

The event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 17 at the career center, located at 487 E. Main St. in Eastown Plaza, Batavia.

At least 30 local employers that are actively hiring for multiple job openings will be there.

If you would like to be better prepared to attend the Job Fair, you are encouraged to attend a workshop to hone your job-hunting skills:

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Opening Reception at Richmond library for Batavia Society of Artists; Deb Meier's painting to be raffled off

By Billie Owens

Opening Reception for the Batavia Society of Artists' Winter Show at the Richmond Library in tonight, Dec. 6, from 6:30-8 p.m. They will be raffling off Deb Meier's painting that she donated, too.

All are welcome to attend.

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

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Play called 'Rehearsal for Christmas Eve Drama' performed at First Presbyterian Church in Batavia, plus flute, harp and organ music

By Billie Owens
Christmas Eve Service -- Dec. 24

The First Presbyterian Church, located at 300 E. Main St., Batavia, is excited to share with you that our children and youth will be will play a big part in our Christmas Eve service this year.

They will perform a play called “Rehearsal for Christmas Eve Drama.” They will retell the story of Christmas and the story of a youthful actor’s search for the real meaning of Christmas, and how he finds it at a Christmas pageant rehearsal, the last place he would have considered to look.

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Generals Grant and Sherman discuss the Civil War in play at GCC

By Billie Owens

The History Club at Genesee Community College continues its Historical Horizons Series with a special homegrown performance! On Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in a unique presentation, Derek Maxfield, associate professor of History, and Tracy Ford, professor of English, will present "Now We Stand By Each Other Always."

It's the portrayal of an engaging conversation between Generals Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman. The two-man play is based on historic resources and references.

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The Yngodess Shop hosts meet-and-greet with K-9 handler Deputy Chris Erion for Sheriff's Office K-9 fundraiser

By Billie Owens

As part of "Shop Small Saturday" in Downtown Batavia this weekend, The Yngodess Shop is hosting a benefit for the Sheriff's Office K-9 Fund and to honor the memory of "Destro," the dog who worked patrol with Deputy Chris Erion for five years before dying in early October.

The Sheriff's Office has identified a possible replacement for Destro but is also planning on acquiring a second dog and training a new handler, and funds raised through this event will help with the effort.

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Photos with Santa at Petco to benefit Volunteers for Animals

By Billie Owens

Get a photo or you and your dog with Santa at the Batavia Petco and all proceeds will go to Volunteers for Animals at the GC Animal Shelter.

Cost is $9.95 for a fully digital experience -- your photo is emailed to you and ready to shares within minutes!

Time is 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16.

Volunteers for Animals will be there.

Petco is located at 4226 Veterans Memorial Drive in Batavia.

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Photos with Santa at Petco to benefit Volunteers for Animals

By Billie Owens

Get a photo or you and your dog with Santa at the Batavia Petco and all proceeds will go to Volunteers for Animals at the GC Animal Shelter.

Cost is $9.95 for a fully digital experience -- your photo is emailed to you and ready to shares within minutes!

Times are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16.

Volunteers for Animals will be there.

Petco is located at 4226 Veterans Memorial Drive in Batavia.

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Ransack the mock bedroom of a sneaky teen, get Narcan training, and enjoy pizza, too

By Billie Owens

Hillside Family of Agencies welcomes you to join them for "Hidden Mischief & Narcan Training" from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday Dec. 6.

The location is 50 Batavia City Centre. 

Stop in for PIZZA and search our mock teen bedroom, link with resources in the community and gain valuable information.

Please register with Carrie St. Clair by calling 716-220-6850 or emailing her at:   cstclair@hillside.com

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Guided, free First Day Hike at GC Park & Forest, call to preregister

By Billie Owens

What better way to greet the New Year than with a hike in nature?

On New Year’s Day, the ACORNS (Association for Conservation of Recreational and Natural Spaces) are offering a First Day Hike at the Genesee County Park & Forest! This FREE guided hike is for you and friends of all ages to welcome the coming year in the outdoors while getting exercise and connecting with nature.

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Santa Day at Oliver's Candies in Batavia, helps benefit Habitat for Humanity

By Billie Owens

Habitat for Humanity of Genesee County teams up with Oliver’s Candies, located at 211 W. Main St. in Batavia, for Santa Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17.

Come visit Santa, shop for sweets and enjoy a petting zoo! There will also be hot dogs for sale! A hot dog, bag of chips and a soda can be purchased for $3.

You can also help build Habitat’s next home by “Sponsoring a Stud.” Sign your name or write a message on a 2 in. x 4 in. for a donation of $1 and it will be added to Habitat’s current project at 6 Manhattan Ave. in the City of Batavia.

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St. James holds pie sale, soup sale, and basket raffle

By Billie Owens

St. James Episcopal Church in Batavia announced that its first Pie Sale/Basket Raffle will be held this Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the church, 405 E. Main St. Admission is free.

Known for the wonderful desserts served at Lenten Fish Fries, the bakers of the parish have been busy in the church kitchen making apple and pumpkin pies for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Stop in to buy a homemade pie for $8. Hot soup (eat-in or take-out) will also be available for sale.

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Batavia Players hold spaghetti dinner fundraiser at St. James, will perform parts of 'Annie'

By Billie Owens
Saturday, Nov. 10, from 3-6 p.m., the Batavia Players are hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at St. James Episcopal Church (405 E. Main St., Batavia).
 
Dinner is open to the public and includes pasta with homemade sauce, salad and bread for $10. Take out is available. At 4:30 p.m., the “orphans” from the upcoming musical "Annie" will be performing excerpts from the show.
 
"Annie" will be on stage at the Harvester 56 Theater Dec.
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'Guys and Dolls' musical performed by Drama Club at Alexander HS

By Billie Owens

Selected as the 1951 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Guys and Dolls" is this year's presentation of the Alexander High School Drama Club.

The musical is full of the hustle and bustle of New York City, featuring gangsters, gamblers, and other characters of the Big Apple underworld. 

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'Guys and Dolls' musical performed by Drama Club at Alexander HS

By Billie Owens

Selected as the 1951 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Guys and Dolls" is this year's presentation of the Alexander High School Drama Club.

The musical is full of the hustle and bustle of New York City, featuring gangsters, gamblers, and other characters of the Big Apple underworld. 

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'Guys and Dolls' musical performed by Drama Club at Alexander HS

By Billie Owens

Selected as the 1951 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Guys and Dolls" is this year's presentation of the Alexander High School Drama Club.

The musical is full of the hustle and bustle of New York City, featuring gangsters, gamblers, and other characters of the Big Apple underworld. 

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Batavia CTE Center Open House showcases a wide variety of skilled trade options

By Billie Owens

Crime scene analysis, 3-D printing processes, welding applications, animal care methods, and the newest cosmetology trends are just a few of the practices students learn at the Batavia Career and Technical Education Center (CTE). The Batavia CTE Center will hold an Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1.

Students, parents and community members are invited to tour the center and discover the many skilled trades opportunities available at this facility. 

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Painting Party with owner of Art Ah La Carte at GO ART! to benefit GO ART!

By Billie Owens

Join Kim Argenta Owner of Art Ah La Carte at GO ART! for a Painting Party from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Cost is $40.

Munchies and a complementary beverage included in the ticket price.

The bar will be open for additional drinks. Half of the proceeds will benefit GO ART!.

Call 585-245-1655 or visit www.goart.org to make your reservation today.

"Let’s Get Our Art On Together!"

GO ART! is located in historic Seymour Place, 201 E. Main St., in Downtown Batavia.

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