events

Hey all you Cub Scouts! The Seneca District is gearing up for the big Cubmobile Derby on Saturday, May 8. It will be held in the park across from the Alexander School parking lot.

Registration for the race begins at 9 a.m. Attendees should park in the school parking lot.

All registered Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos I and II are invited to participate. Cost is $3 per car (if by check, payable to BSA Seneca District). Packs and Dens can race with multiple drivers.

From May 2-5, the Pentecostals of Genesee are inviting people to attend a Creation Seminar featuring Creation Science Evangelist Steve Grohman, who speaks hundreds of times each year at schools and churches, and via radio.

The May "Reel Discussion" will take place from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 27 at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St. in Batavia. This month, the library will be showing a family film for all ages.

There will be a classical guitar concert featuring Michael Puleo at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St. in Batavia, from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11.

Puleo will perform pieces spanning 400 years of classical music history. Examples of artists whose work he will perform include J.S. Bach and Maurice Ravel.

This event is free and open to the public. Please contact the library at 343-9550 for more information.

The Friends of the Library will hold their monthly book sale at the Richmond Library, 19 Ross St. in Batavia, on Thursday, May 6.

Adult, teen and children's books will be for sale. Book prices will range from $0.25 to $5, depending on how recently the book was published.

The book sale begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m.

For more information, please contact the library at 343-9550.

LeRoy Nursery School will hold a spaghetti and meatball dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 23 at the First Presbyterian Church in Le Roy (corner of routes 5 and 19) to benefit the nonprofit nursery school's annual fund.

Meals include spaghetti and meatballs, salad and bread. Each meal costs $8 and can be eaten at the church or can be packaged to go. Annual fund gifts are also being accepted on this evening.

For information or to make a donation, contact Russell Western 356-3363.

 

The location for AUDITIONS for Batavia Players Inc 2010 "On Broadway" Recital has changed from Batavia High School, 260 State St., Batavia to GoArt, 201 East Main St., Batavia from 4 to 7 p.m. today, April 24.

The Downtown Batavia Spring Carnival will take place from Thursday, April 29 through Sunday, May 2 at the corner of Ellicott (Route 63) and Jackson streets.

Expect rides, games, food and fun for all ages, courtesy of the Batavia Business Improvement District. For more information visit the website <www.downtownbataviany.com>.

"Join us for the great Spring event in Downtown!"

There will be a Psychic Faire from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 8250 Park Road, Batavia, on May 15 and 16. Admission is free.

It will feature a variety of goods from unique vendors. Plus private consultations with psychics, mediums, tarot masters, etc., will be available for fees ranging from $20 to $60.

Call 335-3960 for information or to make appointments. Walk-ins are welcome.

"Past, present & future -- Explore the possibilities!"

Genesee Cancer Assistance Inc. (GCA), a community-based, volunteer organization located in Batavia, set the date for their annual Festival of Hope celebration. The Festival of Hope celebration & fundraiser gives GCA the ability to help cancer patients and families who need support.

Those looking for a fun, tobacco-free family night can find just that in the Elba Central School gymnasium from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21. Families with children in Pre-K through sixth grade are welcome to play games like Dance Dance Revolution and basketball; refresh with smoothies, ice cream, and other healthy snacks; and enjoy a DJ and live entertainment.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Children will offer an information session for people interested in volunteering to help children victimized by domestic abuse or neglect.

This session will feature information on what being a CASA volunteer entails, as well as the testimonies of experienced volunteers. People will also have a chance to apply for a volunteer position.

No prior experience or training is necessary. Anyone who is passionate about helping children in the community is encouraged to attend.

Genesee Community College will host its "Hike up the Hill" walkathon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 25. The walk will benefit the Genesee Community College Foundation Scholarship Fund.

Participants can register ahead of time for $10 or on the day of the walk for $12. For more information, please contact GCC Alumni Coordinator Jackie Christenson at jkchristenson@genesee.edu.
 

Our Lady of Batavia Knights of Columbus will sponsor a chicken barbecue dinner from 10:30 a.m. until sold out on Sunday, April 25 at St. Mary's Church site of Resurrection Parish, 18 Ellicott St., Batavia. Take outs only.

Donations are $7 per dinner, which includes 1/2 chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans, roll and butter. Proceeds fund charities in the Batavia area. For advanced tickets call Mike at 343-3810.
 

The City of Batavia will celebrate both Earth Day and Arbor Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 24.

The morning will begin at Austin Park on Jefferson Avenue with: a presentation on “Eco-friendly, Cost-Saving Energy Tips” by National Grid; a Seed Starting Display by the Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners; a composting display by GLOW; and a proclamation by City Council.

Genesee Community College will host it's "Hike up the Hill" walkathon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 18. The walk will benefit the Genesee Community College Foundation Scholarship Fund.

Participants can register ahead of time for $10 or on the day of the walk for $12.

For more information, please contact GCC Alumni Coordinator Jackie Christenson at jkchristenson@genesee.edu.

There will be a talent show in the Batavia High School Auditorium, 260 State St., from 7 until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28.

The show is open to the public and includes singing, dancing and instrumental performances. This year, both students and faculty/staff will be involved. The high school was unable to host its "Faculty Follies" program in the fall, so they are going to combine the two events on Thursday night.

First Baptist Church, 306 East Main Street, will be serving a pork lunch on from noon until 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 25.

In addition to pork, meals will include mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, a roll, beverage and dessert.

Tickets are $8.50 and must be purchased by April 18th at the latest.

There will also be a raffle for several different items, included a gift card to BJ's. Raffle tickets are $5.

Please contact First Baptist at 343-9002 for more information.

Volunteers are needed for various outdoor projects at Genesee County Park located on 11095 Bethany Center Road, East Bethany.

If interested and available from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, April 20, please contact Judy Spring at 344-1122.

A family game night will be held in the Senior Center, 2 Bank St., from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 29. It is sponsored by Genesee County Youth Bureau.

Dinner will be served, and each family will be given a free game to take home. People who attend will also have the opportunity to learn about the county services available to them.

The cost of admission is $5 per family of four and $3 per individual.

Contact the Youth Bureau at 344-3960 for more information.