events

Batavia Society of Artists hosts Denise Speary for an art demonstration from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday April 10 at GO ART!, 201 E. Main St., Batavia.

It's open to public for a $3 fee and free for members. The society is accepting new members - all mediums and skill levels for $20 yearly dues. Visit on the web at www.bataviasocietyofartists.org.

Genesee Community College will host a meeting on April 5 to introduce incoming students, as well as those still in high school and the general public, to the exciting possibilities of a career as a veterinary technician.

It will take place in the Conable Technology Building, Room T119, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Among topics that will be discussed: Careers in veterinary technology; the application and admissions process; academic requirements; program prerequisites; degree and licensure; and frequently asked questions

A Spring Chick Hanging Decoration class for adults will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10 at Richmond Memorial Library.

Learn how to paint this spring 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 cut-out and paints. Brushes will be provided.

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

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

The Mystery Readers’ Mondays Book Discussion will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 23 at Richmond Memorial Library to discuss “A Share in Death” by Deborah Crombie.

Copies of the book are available at the library’s front desk. For more information, call the library at 343-9550, ext. 8, or log onto www.batavialibrary.org.

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

The inaugural “Digital Art Show” is now on display in the GO ART! Batavia Satellite Gallery in the Genesee County Senior Center. It features 24 works by 13 artists.

There will be a free Meet-the-Artists Opening Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 16 at the senior center, located at 2 Bank St. in the City of Batavia.

This exhibit is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday, April 27.

The premier GO ART! Members Exhibition featuring more than 60 works by 22 artists is now on display at the GO ART! Bank of Castile Main Gallery, Seymour Place, 201 E. Main St., Batavia.

A free Meet-the-Artist Opening Reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 16, at the Bank of Castile Main Gallery.

The exhibit can be seen weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday, April 27.

The Spring Open House for EnGarde Batavia is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. for Friday, March 16 at the Harvester Avenue fencing studio. Main Street Pizza will be providing pizza and wings for those who attend this free event.

While there is no charge, preregistration is highly recommended.

Mitzie Collins (on hammered dulcimer) and Roxanne Ziegler (Celtic harp) will perform a free concert at the First Presbyterian Church in Le Roy at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 18.

The concert is part of this year's bicentennial events at the church. The musicians will perform a variety of Irish sacred and secular music.

The choir will participate in three of the songs. If you would like to join the choir for this concert, there will be a special pre-concert practice at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 18 at the church.

This spring's third and final seminar on family matters -- part of the new "People's Law Series" at Genesee Community College's BEST Center -- will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 15.

Topic: "Juvenile and Family Offense Matters"

The presenter is Durin B. Rogers, Esq., Deputy County Attorney for Genesee County.

The second of three seminars on family matters -- part of the new "People's Law Series" at Genesee Community College's BEST Center -- will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 17.

Topic: "Matrimonial Actions"

Presenters: Deborah L. Burhans, Esq.; Benjamin J. Bonarigo Sr., Esq.

The first of three seminars on family matters -- part of the new "People's Law Series" at Genesee Community College's BEST Center -- will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 13.

Seminar #1: "Getting Past Your Breakup -- Custody, Visitation and Child Support."

Presenters: Robert B. McCutcheon, Esq.; Peter M. Casey, Esq.

A new exhibit called "Teasured Wedding Memories" opens March 31 at the Holland Land Office Museum in the City of Batavia.

It includes wedding gowns from 1840 through present showing the styles and customs of our Genesee County ancestors.

The opening event March 31 will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there will be refreshments, entertainment by local musician Jeffrey Fischer, a sponsor display and door prizes.

Charles Men’s Shop and Stella’s Bridal Boutique will showcase 2012 Wedding apparel.

OAKFIELD-ALABAMA KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Kindergarten registration is scheduled for Monday, March 26th through Friday, March 30th at the elementary school office between the hours of 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Information packets have been sent to families.

Learn how to needle-felt and construct a three-dimensional bluebird ornament in an adult craft class taught by Jen Reardon. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, at Richmond Memorial Library.

An $8 materials fee is due at the time of registration ($10 for those without a felting needle). Participants also need to bring glue, scissors, disappearing ink pen and flat-topped straight pins.

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

Reel Discussion

Come view a free movie beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, at Richmond Memorial Library and join us for a group discussion afterward.

This month’s movie is “Waking Ned Divine."

Genesee County’s annual “State of the County” address is planned for 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 14 in the chambers of the Old Court House in the City of Batavia.

Chair of the County Legislature Mary Pat Hancock will deliver the brief address to be followed by refreshments prior to the regularly scheduled legislature meeting. The speech will include key accomplishments of individual departments during 2011, as submitted by those departments.

Batavia High School presents the Damon Runyon classic "Guys & Dolls -- the Musical" this evening at 7 in the auditorium. Tickets are $8 at the door. The school is located at 260 State St. in the City of Batavia.

The Woolly Book Worms -- a book discussion group for students in grades three through five and their favorite adult -- will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, at Richmond Memorial Library in the Children's Room.

The discuss will be about "The Capture" by Kathryn Lasky. Feel free to bring a knitting, crocheting or another project to work on while we discuss this month's book. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please register online, in-person or over the phone. Discussion titles are available at the Children’s Room desk.

Pavilion High School presents: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

Though considered a "good man" by his friends, Charlie Brown has never been able to keep a kite in the air, never successfully kicked a football and can't seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl.

As the "Peanuts" gang makes its way through the day, Charlie wonders what it takes to be a good man as he sees Schroeder’s passion for Beethoven, Lucy’s crush on Schroeder, Linus’ complex about his blanket, Sally’s new philosophy and Snoopy’s ace flying ability.

Pavilion High School presents: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

Though considered a "good man" by his friends, Charlie Brown has never been able to keep a kite in the air, never successfully kicked a football and can't seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl.

As the "Peanuts" gang makes its way through the day, Charlie wonders what it takes to be a good man as he sees Schroeder’s passion for Beethoven, Lucy’s crush on Schroeder, Linus’ complex about his blanket, Sally’s new philosophy and Snoopy’s ace flying ability.