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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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All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Alexander Fire Rec Hall

By Billie Owens

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.

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Reception at GO ART! for Members' Challenge Show 'Juxtaposition'

By Billie Owens

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.

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Village of Bergen tonight: Sing yuletide carols at Hickory Park, followed by tree-lighting ceremony at Ward Park

By Billie Owens

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.

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Meet Santa at Richmond library: Wear PJs, sit by fireplace, hear stories, sing songs

By Billie Owens
Santa Claus will visit with children at Richmond Memorial Library in Batavia, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

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.

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Drive-thru live Nativity Scene at Pembroke Town Park, hear narrated story of Christmas, free refreshments, stay in car!

By Billie Owens

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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Genesee Society of Model Engineers hosts annual Holiday Open House with model trains, refreshments and more

By Billie Owens

The Genesee Society of Model Engineers will host the club's Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 2nd, at the club's facilities located at 50 Main St. (Route 63), Oakfield (above the M&T Bank). The FREE event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The club's facilities feature operating layouts in O Gauge (Lionel), HO & N scale as well as push trains for the little ones.

Refreshments will be served and club members will be available to answer your model railroading questions. A great family-oriented event filled with photo-ops and fun for kids of all ages.

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Public information meeting on Pratt Road bridge project at East Pembroke Fire Hall

By Billie Owens

Genesee County Highway Department will be replacing the Pratt Road bridge over the Tonawanda Creek, with a likely construction start date of May 2019.

As a design of the replacement is underway, a public information meeting regarding the project will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 7th at the East Pembroke Fire Hall, located at 2623 E. Main Road in the Town of Batavia.

Timothy J. Hens, P.E.
Highway Superintendent

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Five-band Jamboree fundraiser at Stafford Fire Hall to benefit Mark Dougherty

By Billie Owens

There will be a Jamboree Benefit Fundraiser for Mark Dougherty at the Stafford Fire Hall from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3. Admission is free; donations accepted.

Five bands will perform:

  • Scott / Ryan
  • Front Porch Pickers
  • Tonk ! Bros.
  • Rick Howe Band
  • KW Does Country

There will also be a basket raffle, 50/50 and Bell Jar tickets.

Special thanks to Bill Pitcher.

The Stafford Fire Hall is located at 6153 Main Road in Stafford.

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Stafford Tree Lighting Ceremony in Ilette Park, followed by music, carols, cookies and wassail

By Billie Owens
The Stafford Garden Club together with the Town of Stafford will present the Second Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:27 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 6: 27 p.m., at the gazebo in Ilette Park, corner of routes 5 and 237.
 
A procession with dancers, singers, a brass ensemble, and special presenters will march to the gazebo.
 
After the lighting ceremony, all are invited to join us across the street at St.
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Genesee Chorale Ensemble performs at St. Mark's church, Le Roy

By Billie Owens

The Genesee Chorale Ensemble, a select group of 20 singers, will perform at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1 E. Main St., Le Roy on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.

The group, under the direction of Ric Jones, will perform sacred and secular music of the season. The evening will also include a vocal quartet of Kim and Tom Cox, Jim Ellison and Pat Fussell.

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TV weatherman and actor Mike Randall portrays Charles Dickens in 'A Christmas Carol' free at Richmond library

By Billie Owens

Richmond Memorial Library is having WKBW-TV chief meteorologist and actor Mike Randall come as Charles Dickens for the telling of a classic holiday story: "Charles Dickens Presents -- A Christmas Carol" on Thursday evening, Dec 14, at 7 o'clock. The program is free to the public.

Randall will perform a live solo of the Dickens' story, acting out more than 25 characters.

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Community Game Day at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehab

By Billie Owens

“Community Game Day”

Sat. 11/18, Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehab., 278 Bank St., Batavia.

3 p.m. in Main Dining Room.

Bring your favorite board games, family and friends; we will provide the snacks!

Thank you! If you have any questions, please call Premier Genesee at 344-0584, ext. 2113

Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

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51st Western New York Gas & Steam Engine Rally

By James Burns

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History is on display for this weekend's Western New York Gas & Steam Engine Rally on Gillate Road in Alexander.

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Tens of thousands are expected to visit the 220-acre grounds for antique engines of all types, classic tractors, music, food, a flea market and, if you are not careful, science and engineering excellence. Engines large and small are everywhere at this place.

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The show is quite special. Families, farmers, children and gear heads are all in attendance. We believe no one who attended left disappointed. The festivities continue tonight through Sunday. Live music and a tractor tug-o-war are this evening. Sunday will feature a car show, music and a tractor pull.

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Crafty Book Club

By Katie Elia

Hey, kids! Join us on the third Monday of every month at the Richmond Memorial Library for a story, craft & snack. Ages 1-10 are welcome! Register online , by phone or stop in! http://www.batavialibrary.org/events/kids_events.php

9/18 @ 6:30 pm- Rainbow Fish- Hear the story and make your own fish!

10/16 @ 6:30 pm - Corduroy - Make a finger puppet of this cute character after hearing his tale!

11/20 @ 6:30pm - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - Make your own alphabet tree!

GC 4-H Fur and Feather Club to host Youth Poultry Show at fairgrounds Sept. 23

By Billie Owens

Press release:

The Genesee County 4-H Fur and Feather Club is hosting a Youth Poultry Show on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Kennedy Building on the Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 E. Main Street Road, Batavia.

The show is open to all local youth ages 19 and younger, you do not need to be a 4-H member to participate.

Entries must be postmarked by Sept. 15, no day-of-show entries will be accepted.

Showroom opens at 7:30 a.m.;birds must be cooped by 9 a.m.

For complete show rules and entry form please visit: http://genesee.cce.cornell.edu/events or contact the Genesee County 4-H Office at 585-343-3040, ext. 101.

Fall Youth Progarms at the Richmond Memorial Library

By Katie Elia

Join us here at the Richmond Memorial Library for a variety of story times and other youth programs. We offer programs for babies, toddlers and preschoolers! Sign up now for our morning story times every Tuesday 9:30am and 10:30 am & Wednesday @ 10:30 am.

We have also added new monthly programs this fall which include a science based program and a crafty book club. Stop in , call or visit us online now! http://www.batavialibrary.org/events/kids_events.php

Here and Now music festival features vendors, food trucks, artists

By Maria Pericozzi

The second annual Here and Now Festival will be held on Aug. 25 and 26 at Austin Park featuring more than 70 vendors, 13 food trucks and 14 musical artists.

Pastor Jason Norton said it is a coalition between churches and ministries, with corporate sponsorship, in attempt to bring unity.  

“There seems to be a lot of division between denominations,” Norton said. “We’re trying to see the walls torn down, where we can all come together for a time of worship.”

Here and Now is a revival of an event that happened in 1916. A group of five churches from the area built a structure out of lumber in the middle of winter, where Austin Park is currently located.

“We have the same spirit behind it,” Norton said. “This year, in commemoration of that, were doing the same thing they did, on the same ground they did.”

While the music groups are Christian, Norton said it shouldn’t stop people from coming because the genres vary from '70s rock, folk, rap and hard rock. Christian Cuevas, the runner-up from last year’s TV show “The Voice” will be performing on Saturday night.

There will also be many activities for children, including face painting, balloon animals, cotton candy and Kona ice.

On Friday, the doors will open for VIP ticket-holders at 5:30 p.m., with regular admission at 6. The concert will start at 7 p.m. and end around 11. On Saturday, events will run from 10:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. For a full schedule of events and full list of artists, click here

Norton said the concert will draw people from nine different states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Vermont, along with people coming from Ontario and British Columbia, Canada.

“Right now, we have 1,500 tickets sold for Friday night,” Norton said. “We’re expecting every bit of 2,000 or 2,500 people to attend this year.”

More than 100 people from local churches are volunteering this year. Norton and his wife oversaw the event with 26 churches and ministries volunteering last year. A committee of 12 people from various churches along with volunteers from the region will help to make this event a success.

Tickets are $5 each to help cover the cost of the festival. If you would like to sponsor this event or advertise your businesses, call 297-3155.

"We hope that this will be a real blessing to the city," Norton said. "We hope people come down and see the city come together at this great event." 

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