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Village of Alexander hosts public meeting about possible water system replacement

By Billie Owens

The Village of Alexander will be hosting a public meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb 1, at the Alexander Rec Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public about plans for the possible replacement of the entire village water system.

Anyone receiving water from the Village of Alexander is encouraged to attend.

The Rec Hall is located at 10708 Alexander Road (Route 98), Attica.

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CANCELLED: Asteria String Quartet performs 'First Viennese Valentine's' in special recital at Dibble Family Center

By Billie Owens

Asteria String Quartet presents "First Viennese Valentine's" with music from the First Viennese School -- Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven -- on Saturday Feb. 3 at the Dibble Family Center in Batavia.

The chamber recital starts at 7 p.m.

Beforehand, starting at 6 p.m., the quartet will serenade you as you enjoy special hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and also non-alcoholic beverages.

Musicians for the evening are: Kiran Rajamani -- violin; Leighann Howland -- violin; Evie Boughton -- viola; and Shade Zajac -- cello.

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Free Community Health and Wellness Fair at Alexander HS Cafeteria

By Billie Owens

On Jan. 25 from 6-8 p.m. the Alexander United Teachers Union will be hosting a Community Health and Wellness Fair, open to the public, at the Alexander Central School’s High School Cafeteria.

This is the third biannual Health and Wellness Fair hosted by the Teacher’s Union.

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Alexander Fire Department's All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at Rec Hall, with kids' indoor bounce house

By Billie Owens

The Alexander Volunteer Fire Department will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast in its Rec Hall from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Jan. 28.

The Rec Hall is located at 10708 Alexander Road (Route 98), Attica.

Cost is: adults -- $10; children 5-12 --  $5; under age 4 -- free.

Also, there will be an indoor bounce house.

(FYI: On March 25 there will be another breakfast, same details, and the Easter Bunny will visit!)

For more information contact Barbara Eddy at 507-9930.

Proceeds help support the Alexander Fire District.

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Opening reception for ARTiculations Ability Exhibition at ILGR, Batavia

By Billie Owens

The third ARTiculations Ability Exhibition -- a forum for artists with disabilities in Genesee, Wyoming and Orleans counties to display their work publicly -- will open at Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) in Batavia on Jan. 19.

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Garden Talk at Cornell Extension: Photo tour of Chanticleer Gardens near Philadelphia

By Billie Owens

Join the Genesee County Master Gardeners on Feb. 6 for our first Garden Talk of the year, “A Photo Garden Tour of Chanticleer Gardens.” Get rid of the winter blues with a look at Chanticleer’s spectacular gardens, described as “America's most inspiring garden.”

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Food Link event at Bethany Community Center, no income restrictions, all welcome

By Billie Owens

The Town of Bethany will have a Food Link event from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Bethany Community Center. It is located at 10510 Bethany Center Road, Bethany.

There are no income requirements or restrictions.

Anyone wishing to volunteer, please phone Bethany Town Supervisor Carl Hyde Jr. at 343-1399 or email him at  tob-supervisor@townofbethany.com

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'Caring for Kailyn' -- charity event at Sacred Heart center for baby who had brain surgery -- there will be food, cash bar, live music, auctions

By Billie Owens

A fundraiser for a family whose 6-month-old daughter is recuperating from brain surgery will be held this Saturday, Jan. 6, at Sacred Heart Social Center in Batavia. It is located at 17 Sumner St.

"Caring for Kailyn" will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. and feature delicious food catered by the Dibble Family Center as well as a cash bar and live music from the OHMS Band. There will also be a Chinese auction and silent auction.

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Reel Discussion at Richmond library: 'Victoria and Abdul'

By Billie Owens

Reel Discussion at Richmond Memorial Library

Come view the movie and join us for a group discussion afterward.

This month’s movie is “Victoria and Abdul." Abdul Karim arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to find favor with the queen herself.

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Learn how to borrow and download eBooks and magazines at Richmond library, registration required

By Billie Owens

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia, is presenting “Borrow the Library’s eBooks and Digital Magazines” on Monday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Learn how to borrow and download the library’s eBooks and magazines to your mobile devices (smart phones and tablets). These items are free to use, books return automatically with no late fees, and magazines may be downloaded and saved indefinitely.

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HLOM hosts Society Members Open House, vote for favorite in Wonderland of Trees, enjoy refreshments

By Billie Owens

The Holland Land Office Museum will host a Society Members Holiday Open House from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28.

The Wonderland of Trees is underway and will be through the end of the month. While viewing trees during the open house, you can voted for your favorite.

It will also be a perfect time to renew your membership in the HLOM Society. Forms will be available in the Joseph Ellicott Book Store.

Light refreshments will be served. Every member attending will receive a holiday gift.

The museum is located at 131 W. Main St. in the City of Batavia.

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Free Labyrinth Walk for Peace and Community Meditation at First Presbyterian Church in Batavia

By Billie Owens

There will be a free, public Open Labyrinth Walk for Peace fro, 4 to 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Batavia on Friday, Dec. 29.

A Community Group Compassion Meditation will take place at 7 p.m. at the church, located at 300 E. Main St.

(Inclement weather date for both events is 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30.)

Blue Pearl Yoga is sponsoring the walk and the meditation -- "mind-body practices."

Regarding the self-directed Labyrinth Walk, Blue Pearl says "moving meditations are a beautiful way to experience stillness while still in motion."

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Reel Discussion at Richmond library: 'Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown'

By Billie Owens

Come view the movie and join us for a group discussion afterward. This month’s movie is “Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown.” When Queen Victoria’s husband dies, she finds solace in her trusted servant, Mr. Brown, but their relationship also brings scandal and turmoil.

Thursday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m.

For more information, call the library at 343-9550 or log onto www.batavialibrary.org.

Contact:

Rita McCormack

Richmond Memorial Library

19 Ross St., Batavia 14020

343-9550

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'Travelogue: Uganda' presented at Richmond library, Batavia

By Billie Owens

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia, is hosting “Travelogue: Uganda” on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. Joan and Jim Ellison will show photos and describe their travels through Uganda as part of their work with a community health and education foundation.

www.batavialibrary.org

343-9550

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Downtown Batavia Revitalization Initiative Public Workshop at City Hall

By Billie Owens

The public is invited to a City of Batavia Downtown Revitaliation Initiative Public Workshop from 6:30 to 9 p.m. tomorrow (Dec. 14). It will be held at City Hall, One Batavia City Centre.

The question is "What Brings You Downtown?" and your input is sought on the future of Downtown Batavia, which has been awarded $10 million from the state for this initiative. The initiative's Local Planning Committee would like to know what you love about downtown and what amenities would bring you there more often.

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Buffet breakfast with Santa at Le Roy Moose Family Center, plus cookie decorating and games

By Billie Owens

Everyone is invited to have Breakfast with Santa at the Le Roy Moose Family Center from 9 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17. The located ion 21 Bank St., Le Roy.

Join us for a breakfast buffet, cookie decorating, games and, of course, Santa!

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday!

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Pancake Breakfast & Pictures with Santa at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, East Pembroke

By Billie Owens

There will be a Pancake Breakfast & Pictures with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 10th at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in East Pembroke.

Please bring your camera for a picture with Santa and receive a gift bag.

Time is 9 a.m. to noon. Church is located at 8656 Church St., East Pembroke.

Breakfast includes: pancakes, sausage, applesauce and a beverage.

Adults -- $6; children 5 to 12 -- $4; and children 4 and under eat free.

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Renowned soprano Emily Hellenbrook performs at First Presbyterian Church of Batavia

By Billie Owens

Renowned soprano Emily Hellenbrook, who is a native of Alexander, will be the featured soloist at the First Presbyterian Church of Batavia this Sunday, Dec. 10.

The service begins at 10:45 a.m. and will also feature the Women's Choir, congregational singing, and a message by Rev. Dr. Roula Alkhouri.

Join us at this special time of the year as we celebrate the advent of Christ's earthly ministry. We are located at 300 E. Main St. in the City of Batavia.

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Rancho Viejo fundraiser: eat at the restaurant and portion of proceeds benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance

By Billie Owens

 

In memory of Jonathan Martinez, who worked at Rancho Viejo Mexican Restaurant in Batavia, there will be a fundraiser at the restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 19 to benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance.

 

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