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The Batavia Area Steering Committee invites residents to attend a public meeting to discuss the concepts and findings of four strategic sites within the redevelopment project area.

It will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday July 29 at the Board Room at Batavia City Hall.

The purpose of the redevelopment project is to revitalize underutilized, vacant, abandoned and contaminated properties.

The five strategic sites are:

"Mulletude" – An '80s-style hair band and one of the best party bands you'll hear this summer will play from 10 p.m. until closing this Saturday, July 13, at T.F. Brown’s on Main Street in Downtown Batavia.

There will be a "Feet on the Street Sidewalk Sale," sponsored by the Downtown Business Improvement District's Promotional Committee, Thursday, Sept. 12. This is the final sidewalk sale of the season.

It goes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature goods and services from the following participating businesses:

Mary Immaculate Parish invites you to a HUGE Auction on Saturday, June 22 at the Immaculate Conception Hall, 5865 Ellicott Street Road, East Bethany. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Check out some of our items by going to www.maryimmaculateny.org.

The Stafford Historical Society will have its monthly program at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26.

Featured will be Greg Kinal and his presentation of the ill-fated luxury liner Titanic --  its construction, its history and the sinking on its maiden voyage.

His program will take place after the business meeting in the Stafford Town Hall Court Room, which is located at 8903 Route 237, Stafford.

The Town of Batavia Republican Committee’s annual picnic will be held on Friday, June 21^st at the Kiwanis/Batavia Town Park on West Main St. Rd. from 5 p.m. till dark.

As in the past, we will have our grilled red and white hots, salads, baked beans, chips and delicious desserts all for $10 per person, children 5-12 $5, and under 5 are free. Lots of unique door prizes and fun for everyone.

You can get tickets from the Town Committee people, or call Kathy at 762-8239.

Darien Lake will host its annual Father’s Day Car Show this weekend, June 15-16.

Hundreds of car enthusiasts are expected to gather to share in this family tradition, and compete for the People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice awards.

Dad and the whole family will also have the opportunity to vote on the coolest cars from rods, sports, customs, convertibles, antiques, and tuners for the People’s Choice Awards, which will be given out during Saturday’s show. On Sunday, the Special Judge’s Choice awards will be announced at 2:30 p.m.

The Batavia Concert Band will present its first summer concert on Wednesday, June 26^th at Centennial Park in the City of Batavia. Stuart Steiner Theatre at Genesee County Community College. It moved to the college campus due to the possibility of rain.

John Bailey will be the Principle Conductor for the 2013 Batavia Concert Band Summer Concert Series.

Downbeat for regular season concerts is 7 Wednesday evenings in Centennial Park.

The Genesee County Libertarian Party invites the public to its inaugural convention at the Homestead Event Center in the Batavia City Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. The afternoon's program is as follows:

Registration and Social Hour: 1 p.m.

Convention: 2 p.m.

Alexander Elementary School is hosting a community-wide "Picnic in the Outdoor Classroom" from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31.

The picnic will include musical entertainment and several interactive displays and opportunities for people to explore the classroom and learn more about how the classroom is being used. The principal says "We are very proud of the classroom, and right now the new plants are really starting to come in and it looks great."

The school is located at 3314 Buffalo St. in Alexander. Phone is 591-1551.

This Saturday is the “Ride to Remember,” sponsored by Genesee Veterans Support Network (GVSN) and Stan’s Harley Davidson. This ride honors those who served and sacrificed in defense of our freedoms.

Ride registration opens at Stan’s from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Guided rides begin at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Maps and directions are provided for those who wish to ride independently. It will be a 60-mile ride with three stops.

Did you ever wonder who wore corsets? Why did they wear them for over 500 years? Did you know men wore corsets in some time periods? What were the benefits of wearing them? 

A review of the fashion corsetry in the 18th and 19th centuries will be presented by Gail Argetsinger at the Holland Land Office Museum, 131 W. Main St. Batavia, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25.

She is an associate professor and costume designer in the Department of Theatre at SUNY Brockport who designs and builds the costumes for the plays and teaches costume-related courses at Brockport.

The Town & Country Garden Club of Le Roy is holding its annual PLANT AUCTION at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 at the Presbyterian Church on the corner of Routy 5 (Main Street) and Route 19. It is free and open to the public.

We will be auctioning perennials, bulbs, houseplants and other miscellaneous garden items. There will be free refreshments! Come out and join us for a great night of fun! Proceeds are used for civic beautification in Le Roy.

The Harvester Artisan Market will be a unique selection of local &regional artisans/ crafters, food, and entertainment varying Saturdays from 10am -4pm.

You never know what you might find at the market!

We are looking for artisans/crafters, food, and entertainment. For more information call 585-768-8147 or email griffewsclan@yahoo.com.

The Oct. 23-31 trip to China will be the last the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting.

An information meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 5 at the Chamber Office in Downtown Batavia. To sign up or for more details call Melissa at the Chamber at (585) 343-7440, ext. 27.
Details on the trip can also be found at www.geneseeny.com/trips

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The Gasser Racing Series begins at 1 p.m. Satruday, May 18, at Empire Dragway, 2011 New Road in Leicester. This is a fantastic group of adults, many senior citizens, who race antique and vintage cars from the 1930s to the 1960s.

The Historical Society of Elba will host the Scout Sundae Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 26, on the Museum grounds on Maple Avenue Extenstion.

All Boy/Girl/Cub Scouts and any Elba school-age children are invited. Have a hot dog, drink and enjoy the fun of seeing and eating ice cream made the old-fashioned way.  Even help turn the crank on the ice cream churn!

Earl Roth will provide FREE horse and buggy rides. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Genesee Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual meeting at 6 p.m. on June 12 at Bohn's Restaurant, 5256 Clinton Street Road, Batavia. Dinner will be pre-selected options from Bohn's menu.

All patrons, board members, orchestra members and season subscribers are welcome. If you are interested, contact Ken Pike at Kennethrpike@gmail.com

There's a fundraiser this Saturday, May 18, at the Batavia YWCA from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters and other vendors will have a variety of nice items to sell to benefit the Anna's Wish Foundation, named after the daughter of the Batavia High School vice principal.

Anyone willing to donate to a Chinese auction, please contact kellie wade @ kelliew9@yahoo.com!
 

Antiques, furniture, tools, collectables and much much more....Sale May 18th and 19th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Located 13 Maple Ave., Corfu.