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.”
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Alexander Fire Department is hosting an All – You – Can – Eat Pancake Breakfast With SANTA!
It will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Dec. 17 at Alexander Fire Department Rec Hall, located at 10708 Alexander Road (Route 98), Attica.
Cost is: Adults -- $10; Children -- $5 (age 5-12); Under 4 -- free.
There will also be an indoor bounce house,
For further information phone, Barbara Eddy at 507-9930.
There will be a reception for the Members' Challenge Show "Juxtaposition" from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, at GO ART!
It is located at 201 E. Main St. in Downtown Batavia in the historic Seymour Place building at the corner of Main and Bank streets.
The good people of the Village of Bergen invite you to join them in singing Christmas carols starting at 6:15 this evening at Hickory Park. It is located at 61 S. Lake Road, Bergen.
Then join them afterward for the annual tree lighting ceremony at Ward Park, located at 21 Buffalo Road, Bergen.
Parents and children of all ages welcome for this free family event. Come in your pajamas and curl up by the fireplace to meet Santa for stories, songs and fun!
Don’t forget to bring your wish list and camera.
NO registration required.
Settler's Restaurant is hosting Santa Claus for breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Dec. 17. Come join the fun!
Settler's is located at 353 W. Main St. in the City of Batavia.
The Indian Falls United Methodist Church will host Genesee County's only drive-thru opportunity to see a live Nativity Scene. It's at Pembroke Town Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 2.
You and your family are welcome to experience the story of Christmas with live actors and animals while staying within the comfort of your own vehicle. Enjoy provided refreshments while a narrator leads you through the story of Christmas!
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