events

The Christmas Star is lighted. The old barn is waiting. A Christmas Eve service will be presented by the Elba Presbyterian Church.

Lighted candles in jugs along the road will lead the people to the Yunker barn. Covered onion crates allow nearly 100 people to sit and watch a live manger scene, sing familiar carols and listen to Scripture and special music.

The pastor, Rev. Barbara Tipton, will lead the prayers and give a short meditation. The service will begin at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24 at 6460 Transit Road, Elba. The public is cordially invited.

Genesee Snopackers will hold an open house at 102 South Pearl St., Oakfield. Santa, hot cocoa and cookies.

Santa at Alli's Cones and Dogs, Oakfield.

Games, Movies, Singing, decorating Christmas Cookies, pizza and even a visit from Santa.    We will have a direct mail box to the North Pole at the Museum - so bring your letters with you.  For youngsters under 10 years old - cost $5.00 per child or $10 per family.  Call the museum for pre-registration at 343-4727. 

Also, stop in to see the Festival of Trees at the Museum - display will be open until January 2nd.   Always a nice way to create family memories. Our gift shop is open with great ideas for holiday giving.

Press release:

A new offer to purchase the Wiss Hotel from the Village of Le Roy has been submitted to the village by Le Roy New York, LLC. The new offer eliminates the prior provision that the village loan the group money to purchase the property. The village board will provide the opportunity to residents to appear at the beginning of its meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the Le Roy Village Hall to comment on the proposal.

The K-Kids from St. Joseph's School are having a fundraiser by taking orders for Bob Evans pies. They are $10 and will be ready in time for Christmas.

The pies will be unmarked so you can serve them and take credit for making them!

Order forms are available at the school or you can order from Anita Strollo via e-mail at <mommyneetz@yahoo.com>

Orders need to be placed by Dec. 17 and pick up for pies will be at Bob Evans restaurant on Dec. 21. All Checks should be payable to Bob Evans.

Your pie choices are:

Two new programs are coming to the Richmond Memorial Library during winter break.

Are you a Pokémanic? Come join us at the Richmond library at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28 for a Pokémon Party! There will be crafts, stories and games. Children can dress up as their favorite Pokémon. Registration is required.

Children ages 6 years old and up. The library is located at 19 Ross St. in Batavia.

move. fitness studio, located at 56 Harvester Ave. in Batavia, will be hosting a FREE "Healthy Through the Holidays" event at 7 o'clock tonight, Dec. 7. There will be several professionals present, providing information, practical tips and advice, and healthy alternative recipes.

Members of planning boards and people interested in planning are invided to a video presentation and discussion at County Building #, 3837 West Main Street Road Batavia, hosted by Genesee County planners.

Any member of the public is welcome, but planning board members with their local municipalities to verify that this meeting will count towards local board training hours.

Please RSVP by Dec. 12 to (585) 344-2580 ext. 5467. Space is limited.

Sponsor/place: Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia

Event: Adult Book Discussion

Date & Time: 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 2

Other Information: The book to be discussed is "After the Falls" by Catherine Gildiner.

Books are available at the front desk. Refreshments served. For more information, call the library at 343-9550, ext. 8, or log onto www.batavialibrary.org.

A free lecture on William Seward will be given by Walter Stahr at Genesee Community College beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5. It will take place in the Conable Technology Building, T102.

History and culture enthusiasts of all ages would appreciate this lecture.

As part of GCC's Civil War Initiative, Stahr will share excerpts from his new published biography entitled, "Seward: Lincoln's Indispensable Man."

The Historical Society of Elba will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, at the museum on Maple Avenue Extension. It will be a social gathering, no meeting, although newly elected officers will be sworn in. Everyone is welcome to attend.  Refreshments will be served. Members should bring a dozen cookies each.

Newly elected officers are: Earl Roth, president; Louis Esten, vice-president; Amy Vlack, treasurer; and June Rowcliffe, secretary. Each serve a two-year term beginning Jan. 1. Linda Horner was elected to the board for a 3 year term.

It's "all about the Beef" Saturday, Dec. 1, at Batavia Downs where there will be a benefit for popular and beloved youth sports coach James "Beef" Soggs.

He is ill and needs assistance with his medical bills.

Admission to the event, to be held in the Paddock Room, is $20 and you get $10 in free casino play upon entry.

Time is 7 to 11 p.m. and music will be provided by Unruly and venue DJs.

Author Hillary Jordan will join the Storyslingers book group at Present Tense Books & Gifts by video teleconference at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28.

She will be discussing her new book "When She Woke."

Join us for a fun and lively discussion! Thank you for supporting your local, independent bookstore!

Present Tense is located 101 Washington Ave. in the City of Batavia.

Phone: 815.7640

Online: www.presenttensebooks.com

A Christmas card class for adults is offered at Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia, on Monday, Dec. 3.

It will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.

Learn to make eight cards and an ornament in this class taught by Jenn Cascell. Registration is required and $6 for supplies is due at the time of registration.

Class size limited. Participants are asked to bring a ruler, pencil, scissors, paper trimmer, adhesive, and adhesive pop-up dots. Optional: brown distress ink. More information is available in the library by phoning 343-9550 and at www.batavialibrary.org.

Celtic Cable Scarf Class at Richmond Memorial Library

Learn an easy technique to master knitting the Celtic cable stitch. This class for intermediate knitters is taught by Linda Daviau. It takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, and registration is required.

Knitters must know how to work a basic cable. Registration is required to attend. Please call the library at 343-9550 to register.

Genesee Community College will welcome potential students and their families to an All-campus Open House beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1.

Prospective students will get a summary of what GCC has to offer academically for transfer and degree-seeking students. They will also learn about the application process, financial aid opportunities, and explore a wide range of different academic and career options, plus tour the college campuses and/or College Village. 

Join in the holiday spirit at the second annual “Taste of the Holidays” on Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Holiday Tent in Jackson Street parking lot in festive Downtown Batavia.

New this year will be The Scavenger Hunt: The Twelve Days of Christmas. This should encourage more people to go into the stores, identify the day, and then look around for holiday gifts.

Another reason for coming downtown will be to see all the festive window displays.

Friday, Dec. 7 (5-9 p.m.):

Join in the holiday spirit at the Annual Christmas in City Centre from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Downtown Batavia City Centre.

Visit with Santa Claus, be entertained by Center Stage and see the various animals at the Zoo Mobile.

The Batavia Business Improvement District wants to remind you to "Shop Small and Local" for the holidays. For more information call 585-344-2518 or visit www.downtownbataviany.com