community events

CANCELLED: Stafford Founders' Day Celebration

jh2oman@ymail.com — Mar 2, 2020, 5:40pm

Join us for cake at Stafford's 200th Birthday Party on March 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stafford Town Hall. Help us kick off Stafford's Bicentennial at our Founders' Day Celebration, the first of many activities this year to commemorate 200 years of Stafford history. Go to www.townofstafford.org for a complete list of activities.

FED Talks

office_269763 — Feb 6, 2019, 11:49am

Join us for evenings of savory meals, exciting talks, and group conversations on a series of topics that the contemporary church must address. Speakers will give talks that challenge, entertain and inspire. Be fed twice in body and soul, as we journey together in discussing how our mission to be hope in the world involves entering into areas of great tension, but also great need.

This week, John Keller and Chris Landon will be discussing the history of the word “Evangelical”, and its impact on the church.

Godfrey's Pond holds fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt

sognibene — Mar 30, 2015, 10:59am

More than 70 children with there families attended the fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt at Godfrey's Pond yesterday. The club put out a couple thousand Easter eggs early before the event which started at Noon and continued through 2 o'clock. Cookies, drinks were provided to all who attended. Mike Hammon, caretaker of Godfrey's Pond, said the free public event has grown consistantly over the years.

Other activities included a petting opportunity with six baby chicks.

Two contests were held; one for who collected the most eggs and a coloring contest.

Abby Lampke was the winner of the coloring contest.

Egg hunt winners were:

Gold -- Adrian Laird

Silver -- Connor Schrane

Bronze -- Trevor Pahl

Photo above is 7-year-old Eliana Stringham with the Easter Bunny. Craig Gillard submitted the photos from Godfrey's Pond.

Master Gardener Training

Jan Beglinger — Aug 14, 2014, 3:00pm

Beginning September 10, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will begin training a new class of Master Gardeners through our “Principles of Gardening” program. Classes will be held at the CCE office at 420 East Main Street, Batavia on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 pm through November 19. (There will also be a full day session on Saturday, November 8.) Pre-registration by August 25 is required as the class size is limited.

Participants will enjoy learning about a variety of horticulture topics including: botany, plant pathology, entomology, soils & fertilizers, lawn care, vegetable gardening, weed identification, woody ornamentals, fruit, perennials and annuals. Each class will focus on a different topic throughout the training.

Anyone interested in learning more about gardening may attend the course. The fee for training is $225 per person.

This training is the first requirement to becoming a Genesee County Master Gardener. Genesee county residents who complete the course are then eligible to apply to the Genesee County Master Gardener program. (Other county residents should contact their local Master Gardener program.) A Master Gardener volunteer should have a willingness to give back to the community and help put into practice what they learned at training. Enthusiasm for sharing their skills and knowledge is a must.

For an application or to register contact Brandie Schultz at 585-343-3040, ext. 101 or stop by the Extension office at 420 East Main Street in Batavia.

Habitat for Humanity Restore MOVING SALE! All items must go!

Habitat for Humanity Genesee County NY — Dec 29, 2012, 9:53am

Help us clear out all items from the First United Methodist Church basment at 8221 Lewiston Road. Batavia. Doors open at 9a.m. January 5th, 2013

All items drastically reduced to help us open our new location at 230 Ellicott Street.

Bag Sale!

FREE TABLE!!!

For more information about Restore check out our Website at www.geneseehabitat.com or our Facebook page: Geneseehabitat

Genesee ARC 'Sprout Film Festival' -- First Show

Billie Owens — Mar 22, 2012, 3:31pm

The Sprout Film Festival returns to Genesee County on Saturday, March 31, at the Genesee ARC Community Center, 38 Woodrow Road in Batavia. Sprout is a nonprofit that holds a yearly festival in New York City and opens its library of films from around the world so the "touring festival" can travel all over the country.

Two 90-minute showings are scheduled at 1 and 5 p.m., offering a unique lineup of different films, ranging from two-and-a-half minutes to 25 minutes in length. Both sessions are open to the public and there is no charge to attend. Doors open at noon and artwork by local residents with disabilities is also featured. Refreshments will be available for sale from noon to 1 p.m. and between shows.

1 p.m.

"Rudely Interrupted" / "Close My Eyes – Rudely Interrupted" / "My Only Wish – Rudely Interrupted" / "Jack Blond" / "Dream Lover" / "Cared Witless" / "Up Syndrome"

5 p.m.

"My Classic Life as an Artist" / "The Third Parent" / "One Question" / "Distinctively" / "Deedah" / "Breadmakers" / "Hold Me Down"

If you have questions about the festival please call Genesee ARC Director of Development Shelley Falitico at 343-1123, ext. 231.

GCC Toastmasters International Club Holds "East Meets West" Event

Elizabeth Downie — Apr 15, 2011, 10:48am

Genesee Community College Toastmasters Club

Cordially Invites You to be our Guest at

EAST MEETS WEST

An Evening of Global Communication and Dining

Menu: Sushi, Wraps, Salad, Pizza, Dessert, Beverages

Keynote Speaker:

Patrick Ho, Founder and CEO of Rochester Optical

Speech Contest:

Best Impromptu – Best Speaker – Best Evaluator

GCC TOASTMASTERS CLUB CHARTER CEREMONY

Basket Raffle! Door Prizes! Entertainment!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Genesee Community College

Conable Technology Building – Room T119

One College Drive, Batavia, NY 14020

Purchase tickets in the Student Activities office!

(585) 343-0055 x6261

$5.00 for GCC Students/Employees

$10.00 for Non-GCC Students/Employees

Free Admission to all Toastmasters International Club Members

RSVP by April 25, 2011 to:

Aoi Kitagawa, AKitagaw@my.genesee.edu

Town of Oakfield celebrates 'Majestic Lights in the Park'

Emma2Lily — Nov 24, 2010, 1:47pm

The Town of Oakfield will celebrate the Majestic Lights in the Park on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 5 pm at the Elroy D. Parkins Park (Little League Park). There are 42 trees that will be decorated in loving memory of loved ones passed, businesses and family themes. Please join us on Sunday for the lighting ceremony, Caroling and hot chocolate. Happy Holidays to all!!!

Stitches in Time 2010 Quilt Show adds classes with George Siciliano

museumguild — Sep 21, 2010, 11:31am

The Museum Quilt Guild will hold their fifth biennial quilt show, titled Stitches in Time, on October 15 and 16 at the St Anthony's Community center, 114 Liberty Street. The change in venue allowed them to add classes and evening lecture with renowned quiltmaker, George Siciliano. Space is available in both classes. The class for Friday is titled "Size Really Does Matter" and Saturday's class is titled "Twirling Logs". Pictures of the projects are available at George's website.

Space is still available for both classes, which run from 9 am to 4 pm both days. Cost to non- guild members is $55.00. Contact Elaine Ross at 748-4831 or elainejr@rochester.rr.com for more information or to sign up. The lecture is friday evening at 7 pm. It is open to the public. The fee for the lecture is $5.00.

The show also features 243 quilted items made my the members of the Guild, a members' boutique, vendors, quilt raffle (photo above- $1 per ticket), door prizes and a silent auction to benefit the VA medical Center in Batavia, NY.

The show is open from 10 am - 6 pm on Friday, October 15 and from 10 am - 5 pm Saturday, October 16. Admission is $5

For more information, or directions to the show, contact Martha Lorshbaugh at 993-0357 or lorshbaughm@gmail.com

Women's Program Chicken BBQ

Pamela LaGrou — Jun 10, 2010, 9:58am

Chicken BBQ to benefit GCASA Women's Program is being held on Wednesday, June 30th from 4-6pm or until sold out. Stop by 430 East Main Street for a Clor's Chick BBQ including baked beans, salt potatoes, roll and butter for $8.00. Curbside delivery available- simply pull up and order your dinners. Pre-sale tickets available, call Norma at 343-1124.