events

The Stafford Garden Club will hold its annual plant auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at the Stafford Town Hall. It is located at 8903 Route 237 in Stafford. All are welcome.

Batavia City School District will hold its board of education election and budget vote for the 2012-13 academic year on Tuesday, May 15.

The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. at John Kennedy School, located at 166 Vine St., for properties north of Route 5. Same hours apply for voting at Batavia High School, 260 State St., for properties south of Route 5.

Don't miss a full stage production of  "13 Memento Mori Lane," an hilarious dinner show at the beautiful new Yorkshire Hall in Pembroke, just 2 miles from Exit 48A (on Route 5.)  A scrumptious dinner - "made from scratch," is followed by a fast-paced comedy/mystery/farce, where "death has never been funnier."  Thursday, May 24th, 6:30 p.m.  $24.95 per person; advance reservations only.  For more information, visit www.YorkshireHall.com or call 716-474-4300.

Jackson Elementary School Principal Shawn Clark will be the featured speaker at the next free spaghetti dinner, “Pasta for Peace,” at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 17, at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St., in Batavia.

The subject will be “No Room for Bullying.” He is slated to become principal at Batavia High School in September.

The Friends of the Richmond Memorial Library will hold a Members Only Preview Sale for books from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, in the Wilber Room of the library at 19 Ross St., Batavia.

Friends must show their membership card at the door. Those who aren't members may attend by either purchasing a Friends membership at the door or beforehand at the library circulation desk.

The quarterly drawing will be announced at the Members Only Sale, and the winner will receive a $25 gift certificate for Delavan's Restaurant.

Genesee Community College's Alpha Epsilon Gamma service organization will hold a rummage sale in the College Forum at the Batavia campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 10.

The college is located at One College Road in the Town of Batavia.

The Batavia Socity of Artists will hold an Opening Reception for its Spring Show from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 17, in the Gallery Room at Richmond Memorial Library.

It is free and open to the public.

Also Genesee Community College student Dustin Pratt recipient for the Virginia Carr-Mumford Scholarship and will receive a certificate. He is showcasing his artwork at the reception.

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

The Empire State Yankees will take on the Pawtucket Red Soxs tonight at Dwyer Stadium in Batavia. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

Press release:

Batavia McDonald's will be hosting a McTeacher night in conjunction with Oakfield-Alabama Central School. This is a fundraiser that will go to help the elementary school.

On Tuesday night May 8, teachers from Oakfield-Alabama School will come behind the counter and work with McDonald's employees. The event will take place from 5-8 pm.

Fifteen percent of the sales will go directly to the school.

The eatery is located at 4138 W. Main St. Road in the Town of Batavia.

The Alexander Central School District's annual budget vote and board of education election will take place from 1 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 in the Secondary School Cafeteria.

Budget and board of education information can be accessed on the school Web site at www.alexandercsd.org.

The school is located at 3314 Buffalo Road in Alexander.

The Alexander Central School District's budget presentation will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, in the Secondary School Cafeteria immediately followed by the regular Board of Education business meeting.

The public is encouraged to attend. Budget information can be accessed on the school Web site as well as the public agenda prior to the meeting at www.alexandercsd.org.

The annual budget vote and Board of Education election will take place from 1 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 15.

The 34th annual Picnic in the Park celebration will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, in Centennial Park, located at Richmond and Ellicott avenues in the City of Batavia.

It is sponsored by the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO ART!)

Picnic in the Park is a free daylong event featuring activities for families and children, folk art events, entertainment and refreshment stands.

Genesee Community College's Wellness Center is joining forces with the American Cancer Society to sponsor the college's first ever Relay for Life. The GCC event will be a "mini" version of the relays, which traditionally take place overnight.

The campus relay is from 3 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday May 1 at the Student Union during the week-long celebration of the inauguration of new GCC President James Sunser, EdD.

This is a press release from the Richmond Memorial Library:

The Richmond Memorial Library vote takes place on Tuesday, May 1 from
9 a.m. until 9 p.m. in the Gallery Room of the Richmond Library, at 19 Ross St. in Batavia.

Any registered voter residing in the Batavia City School District is eligible to vote.

The YWCA of Genesee County, Inc. will hold its first Wheels and Heels event from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 14 at the Genesee County Airport. Cars and clothes will be showcased.

This is a fundraiser to assist the YWCA in developing new programs that serve the innocent, forgotten victims of domestic violence -- the children.

These new programs will serve as an opportunity for the YWCA to uphold its mission through service to the youngest members of our community. To participate in Wheels and Heels, please contact Anita Strollo at the YWCA at 343-5808.

On Saturday, Aug. 18, the East Pembroke Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting its 5th annual 4-wheeler Mud Races. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the racing starts at 1 p.m.

The cost is $15 per wheeler and $10 per spectator. Kids under 11 get in free. The event will be located directly behind the East Pembroke Fire Hall at 2623 W. Main St. Road, East Pembroke.

This is going to be a huge event, with racers coming from all over New York State. The day doesn't end when the races do either! So what else is going on?

Genesee County will observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week with a ceremony, reception and silent walk beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27 at the Batavia City Centre.

This year's keynote speaker is Sandie Bellows, a survivor of a harrowing crime, who will share her story of survival.

Batavia McDonalds will be hosting a McTeacher Night in conjunction with Batavia High School. This is a fundraiser that will go to help the senior class.

From 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday April 24, teachers from Batavia High School will come behind the counter and work with McDonald's employees. Fifteen percent of the sales made will go directly to benefit the senior class.

The restaurant is located at 4138 W. Main St. Road.

Richmond Memorial Library is presenting a patriotic angel decoration class for adults from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15.

Learn how to paint this hanging ornament in a class taught by decorative painter Elaine Becker. A $10 materials fee is due at the time of registration and includes a base-coated wood cutout and paints. Brushes will be provided.

The library is located 19 Ross St., Batavia.

More information is available at the library, by calling 343-9550, ext. 2, and at www.batavialibrary.org.

Reel Discussion at Richmond Memorial Library:

This month's movie is "Made in Dagenham." It will be shown at 6 p.m. on Thursday April 26 at the library, located at 19 Ross St. in the City of Batavia.

Come view the movie and join in the group discussion afterward.