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Informational meeting about chamber's last tour of China in October

By Billie Owens

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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Gasser Racing Series with antique & vintage cars begins at Empire Dragway, Leicester

By Billie Owens

Press release:

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.

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Scout Sundae Sunday at Elba museum, plus free horse and buggy rides

By Billie Owens

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.

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Genesee Symphony Orchestra's annual meeting / dinner will be at Bohn's

By Billie Owens

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

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Fundraiser Saturday at Batavia YWCA for local Anna's Wish Foundation, Chinese auction donations needed

By Billie Owens

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!
 

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Richmond Memorial Library budget vote and trustee election today until 9 p.m.

By Billie Owens

Richmond Memorial Library's budget vote and trustee election takes place today, May 7, until 9.m.

Voting takes place in the library's Gallery Room. Any registered voter residing in the Batavia City School District is eligible to vote.

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Second Batavia city schools information meeting on facility improvement projects

By Billie Owens

An information meeting to inform parents and taxpayers about the nuts and bolts of the proposed 2013-14 budget's facility improvement projects will be held tonight at 7 in the library at Batavia High School.

A public vote on the proposed budget is May 21.

The info sessions will provide a break down of planned upgrades and repairs totaling more than $3.8 million and detail how they will be paid for.

 

 

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Batavia city schools information meeting tonight on facility improvement projects

By Billie Owens

An information meeting to inform parents and taxpayers about the nuts and bolts of the proposed 2013-14 budget's facility improvement projects will be held tonight at 6:30 in the library at Batavia High School.

Another such meeting will take place in the HS library beginning at 7 p.m. next Tuesday, May 14.

A public vote on the proposed budget is May 21.

The info sessions will provide a break down of planned facilities upgrades and repairs totaling more than $3.8 million and detail how they will be paid for.

 

 

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Unabomber's brother speaks at GCC about mental illness

By Billie Owens

The Wellness Center at Genesee Community College is pleased to partner with the Mental Health Association in Genesee County for a presentation by David Kaczynski, brother of Ted Kaczynski, the man known as the Unabomber. David Kaczynski, 63, will share the story, both fascinating and heartwarming, of the impact his older brother’s mental illness had on their family. His presentation is set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 in the Stuart Steiner Theatre on GCC’s Batavia campus.

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BBQ chicken benefit at Trigon Park for Le Roy Christian Community Project's 15th anniversary

By Billie Owens

The Le Roy Christian Community Project is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year and will hold a chicken BBQ on Saturday May 18 to benefit its many local assistance projects.

It will take place at Trigon Park from noon until 4 p.m. or until sold out.

Cost is $8.

The meal consists of a half chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw and a roll.

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GCC holds second annual 'mini Relay for Life'

By Daniel Crofts

Genesee Community College's Wellness Center and the American Cancer Society are teaming up for the college's second annual "mini Relay for Life," which will be held Wednesday, May 1 from 3 until 9 p.m.

The theme of the race is "Be Your Own Superhero."  It will begin at the Student Union, at One College Road in Batavia.

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Alexander Fire Open House

By Howard B. Owens

Alexander Fire will be hosting an open house for the community and for anybody interested in becoming a voluneteer.  There will be a tour of the station, firefighting and EMS demonstrations and refreshments.

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Junior Class at O-A high school presents prom fashion show

By Billie Owens

A prom fashion show is being presented by the Junior Class at the Oakfield Alabama Middle/High School Auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19. Tickets are $10 and refreshments are included.

"Step into Prom" will also feature assorted vendors, discount coupons and a huge basket raffle.

The school is located at 7001 Lewiston Road in Oakfield.

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Stafford Historical Society meeting -- trustee election, local author presentation

By Billie Owens

The Stafford Historical Society's Annual monthly membership meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24th, at the town hall.

Our program will be Lynda Breckenridge Gaetano, a local born author who has written a series of "Up South" books with stories about real-life happenings, folklore and local history.

Society members are encourage to attend as Trustees are elected at this meeting.

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Big flea market and chicken BBQ hosted by Kiwanis of Le Roy, Pavilion and Stafford

By Billie Owens

A chicken BBQ and flea market will be hosted by the Kiwanis of Le Roy, Pavilion and Stafford on Saturday, April 13. Organizers say the annual event this year is their biggest and best yet.

There will be lots of household items and furniture for sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The BBQ begins at 11 a.m. until sold out. Pre-sale BBQ tickets can be purchased at Charlene at 584-3738 or 584-3768. There will be a limited amount of walk-in tickets available.

The event takes place at Burgh and Schoenenberger Associates, located at 7070 Telephone Road (Route 20) in Pavilion.

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Operation Injured Soldier will help send disabled vets fishing on Lake Ontario

By Billie Owens

The Medina Masonic War Vets Post 59 is sponsoring an event to benefit Operation Injured Soldier from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 at the American Legion Post 35, located at 131 S. Main St. in Albion.

There will be a spaghetti dinner offered for $10, a gun raffle for $15, plus a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle.

Proceeds will be used to send disabled vets fishing on Lake Ontario.

For donations or questions contact John McDonald at (585) 509-6465.

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Northgate Free Methodist Church hosts Family Stations of the Cross event

By Billie Owens

Northgate Free Methodist Church in Batavia is hosting a Family Stations of the Cross event on March 28, the Thursday evening before Easter Sunday.

Come experience five interactive stations that walk you through the story of Easter on a level that the whole family will enjoy. Starting off with Jesus’s grand entrance into Jerusalem, ending with a celebration that He Lives, and all the excitement in between!

Come to the church anytime between 6-8 p.m. and go through the stations at your leisure. The event will be held at our south campus at 350 Bank St.

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Collin Crane Memorial at Falleti Ice Arena

By Billie Owens

The Batavia Ramparts are presenting the Collin Crane Memorial on Saturday, March 16, at the Falleti Ice Arena on Evans Street in the City of Batavia.

Schedule:

1 to 2:20 p.m. -- Open Memorial Skate -- with free skating and skate rentals

2:30 p.m. -- Mite Tournament

4:40 p.m. -- Midget A Rampart Exhibition Game vs. MOHL

Food from Clor's Meat Market will be available, including pulled pork, turkey, and beef sandwiches.

There will be raffles and all proceeds will be used to establish a hockey scholarship in Collin's name.

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