Come support the Batavia Area Jaycees by dining at Pizza Hut from 4:00pm - 8:00pm (or take out during these hours).

Money raised from this event will be used to off set the cost of the Oct. 25, Halloween Parade.  Details on parade: http://geneseeny.entrexp.com/documentview.asp?docID=850

Its simple to do, just bring a copy of the form when ordering/paying!

Any questions, please contact the Jaycees at 585-343-5775 / batjcs@wnynet.net

Link for the form needed:
http://geneseeny.entrexp.com/documentview.asp?docID=849

SPONSORED BY: 

The Batavia Area Jaycees, GCASA, Batavia Youth Bureau, and Oliver’s Candies

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009: Line Forms at 12:45pm, West Side of Genesee Country Mall/City Centre (near Dan’s Tires)

Small Children MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

~Wagons or sleds strongly suggested~

PARADE BEGINS AT 1:00PM

Parade route begins on the west side of the Mall near Dan’s Tires

**NO RAIN DATE, Listen to W.B.T.A. for Cancellations by 11:30am

The First 100 Children 10 & under IN COSTUME ONLY will receive a special free gift!!!

Popcorn and other goodies for kids (IN COSTUME ONLY) at end of parade compliments of the Batavia Area Jaycees

FOR MORE INFORMATION: CALL 585-345-6420

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TOWN OF OAKFIELD PARK EXPANSION

HALLOWEEN PARTY

**RAIN OR SHINE**

SATURDAY OCTOBER 31, 2009 FROM 1:00-4:00 PM

ELROY D. PARKINS (LITTLE LEAGE) PARK

DRAKE STREET, OAKFIELD, NY

COME JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN!!

1.   CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE

2.   BOBBING FOR APPLES

3.   FACE PAINTING

4.  HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PATCH PHOTO BOARD (BRING YOUR CAMERAS)

5.   PARK DEDICATION

6.   TOWN SCAVENGER HUNT WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED

7.   MUSIC BY DUCK ‘n COVER (weather permitting)

CHILDREN WISHING TO BE IN THE PARADE SHOULD ARRIVE AT 12:45; PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED ACCORDING TO AGE CATEGORIES AS FOLLOWS:  0-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.  They will parade around the park. 

All children must be accompanied by an adult.  A FREE hot dog and drink will be provided for each child.  Parents/Guardians may purchase hot dogs with a drink for $1.50 each. 

Each child will receive a complimentary “goodie” bag.

 Contact the Town Clerk, Melissa Haacke at 585-948-5835 ext. 1 or www.townofoakfieldny.com  for further information.

TOWN OF OAKFIELD PARK EXPANSION

HALLOWEEN PARTY

**RAIN OR SHINE**

SATURDAY OCTOBER 31, 2009 FROM 1:00-4:00 PM

ELROY D. PARKINS (LITTLE LEAGE) PARK

DRAKE STREET, OAKFIELD, NY

COME JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN!!

1.   CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE

2.   BOBBING FOR APPLES

3.   FACE PAINTING

4.  HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PATCH PHOTO BOARD (BRING YOUR CAMERAS)

5.   PARK DEDICATION

6.   TOWN SCAVENGER HUNT WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED

7.   MUSIC BY DUCK ‘n COVER (weather permitting)

CHILDREN WISHING TO BE IN THE PARADE SHOULD ARRIVE AT 12:45; PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED ACCORDING TO AGE CATEGORIES AS FOLLOWS:  0-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.  They will parade around the park. 

All children must be accompanied by an adult.  A FREE hot dog and drink will be provided for each child.  Parents/Guardians may purchase hot dogs with a drink for $1.50 each. 

Each child will receive a complimentary “goodie” bag.

 Contact the Town Clerk, Melissa Haacke at 585-948-5835 ext. 1 or www.townofoakfieldny.com  for further information.

TOWN OF OAKFIELD PARK EXPANSION

HALLOWEEN PARTY

**RAIN OR SHINE**

SATURDAY OCTOBER 31, 2009 FROM 1:00-4:00 PM

ELROY D. PARKINS (LITTLE LEAGE) PARK

DRAKE STREET, OAKFIELD, NY

COME JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN!!

1.   CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE

2.   BOBBING FOR APPLES

3.   FACE PAINTING

4.  HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PATCH PHOTO BOARD (BRING YOUR CAMERAS)

5.   PARK DEDICATION

6.   TOWN SCAVENGER HUNT WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED

7.   MUSIC BY DUCK ‘n COVER (weather permitting)

CHILDREN WISHING TO BE IN THE PARADE SHOULD ARRIVE AT 12:45; PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED ACCORDING TO AGE CATEGORIES AS FOLLOWS:  0-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.  They will parade around the park. 

All children must be accompanied by an adult.  A FREE hot dog and drink will be provided for each child.  Parents/Guardians may purchase hot dogs with a drink for $1.50 each. 

Each child will receive a complimentary “goodie” bag.

 Contact the Town Clerk, Melissa Haacke at 585-948-5835 ext. 1 or www.townofoakfieldny.com  for further information.

TOWN OF OAKFIELD PARK EXPANSION

HALLOWEEN PARTY

**RAIN OR SHINE**

SATURDAY OCTOBER 31, 2009 FROM 1:00-4:00 PM

ELROY D. PARKINS (LITTLE LEAGE) PARK

DRAKE STREET, OAKFIELD, NY

COME JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN!!

1.   CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE

2.   BOBBING FOR APPLES

3.   FACE PAINTING

4.  HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PATCH PHOTO BOARD (BRING YOUR CAMERAS)

5.   PARK DEDICATION

6.   TOWN SCAVENGER HUNT WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED

7.   MUSIC BY DUCK ‘n COVER (weather permitting)

CHILDREN WISHING TO BE IN THE PARADE SHOULD ARRIVE AT 12:45; PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED ACCORDING TO AGE CATEGORIES AS FOLLOWS:  0-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.  They will parade around the park. 

All children must be accompanied by an adult.  A FREE hot dog and drink will be provided for each child.  Parents/Guardians may purchase hot dogs with a drink for $1.50 each. 

Each child will receive a complimentary “goodie” bag.

 Contact the Town Clerk, Melissa Haacke at 585-948-5835 ext. 1 or www.townofoakfieldny.com  for further information.

TOWN OF OAKFIELD PARK EXPANSION

HALLOWEEN PARTY

**RAIN OR SHINE**

SATURDAY OCTOBER 31, 2009 FROM 1:00-4:00 PM

ELROY D. PARKINS (LITTLE LEAGE) PARK

DRAKE STREET, OAKFIELD, NY

COME JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN!!

1.   CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE

2.   BOBBING FOR APPLES

3.   FACE PAINTING

4.  HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PATCH PHOTO BOARD (BRING YOUR CAMERAS)

5.   PARK DEDICATION

6.   TOWN SCAVENGER HUNT WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED

7.   MUSIC BY DUCK ‘n COVER (weather permitting)

CHILDREN WISHING TO BE IN THE PARADE SHOULD ARRIVE AT 12:45; PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED ACCORDING TO AGE CATEGORIES AS FOLLOWS:  0-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.  They will parade around the park. 

All children must be accompanied by an adult.  A FREE hot dog and drink will be provided for each child.  Parents/Guardians may purchase hot dogs with a drink for $1.50 each. 

Each child will receive a complimentary “goodie” bag.

 Contact the Town Clerk, Melissa Haacke at 585-948-5835 ext. 1 or www.townofoakfieldny.com  for further information.

TOWN OF OAKFIELD PARK EXPANSION

HALLOWEEN PARTY

**RAIN OR SHINE**

SATURDAY OCTOBER 31, 2009 FROM 1:00-4:00 PM

ELROY D. PARKINS (LITTLE LEAGE) PARK

DRAKE STREET, OAKFIELD, NY

COME JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN!!

1.   CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE

2.   BOBBING FOR APPLES

3.   FACE PAINTING

4.  HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PATCH PHOTO BOARD (BRING YOUR CAMERAS)

5.   PARK DEDICATION

6.   TOWN SCAVENGER HUNT WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED

7.   MUSIC BY DUCK ‘n COVER (weather permitting)

CHILDREN WISHING TO BE IN THE PARADE SHOULD ARRIVE AT 12:45; PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED ACCORDING TO AGE CATEGORIES AS FOLLOWS:  0-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.  They will parade around the park. 

All children must be accompanied by an adult.  A FREE hot dog and drink will be provided for each child.  Parents/Guardians may purchase hot dogs with a drink for $1.50 each. 

Each child will receive a complimentary “goodie” bag.

 Contact the Town Clerk, Melissa Haacke at 585-948-5835 ext. 1 or www.townofoakfieldny.com  for further information.

Watching the Oakfield Labor Daze parade today, I realized that I can identify the stages of my life up to this point by my memories of the annual festivities. I remember being the little girl afraid of the firemen who walked by in masks - being told not to run to the middle of the road for the "far away" pieces of candy.

I used to be the girl who was checking out which boys got cuter over the summer, trying to work up the nerve to go talk to them before school started.

I marched in the Oakfield Marching Band lead by Mr. John Mikulski, my favorite teacher of all time. He used to crack jokes to keep our spirits up as we marched down Main Street. Our town will forever miss the joy he brought us.

I also worked the stands selling salt potatoes for the our senior class, hanging out with the soon-to-be graduates while we chatted about where our lives were going to take us.

Now, I'm watching it all from a distance, taking it all in as the memories come back to me.

It was an eventful parade this morning. The usual tractors, clowns, candy and firetrucks were there. Bands played their jazzy tunes and marched down the street. Strange bikes and vehicles were driven.

Animals were part of the fun, too. There were dogs and two horses in the parade. I'm sure that no one who saw it will forget the graphic display of urination by the mini horse right in front of the post office - let's just say it was another memory for those of us who were there and leave it at that...

Pie sales were in full swing when I visited the United Methodist Church.  Reverend Larry Eastlack was all smiles this morning, but admitted he wasn't the expert on pies.

"It's about how we share together. The fellowship of baking the pies and how we share them with the community is the best part..." said a woman from the church who declined to give her name.

"For a lot of people, the pies bring memories. How their grandmothers used to bake pies, which flavor they bought last year or making elderberry pies when they were younger..." she went on to say.

I'd have to agree. Every event at Labor Daze brings memories for me, whether it be ostrich burgers, deep fried Oreos, or even taking a turn in the bounce house. I'm certain that everyone who attends Labor Daze goes through the same memory lane experience each year. It's things like this event that make a small town a great place to live.

The Bergen Business & Civic Association (BBCA) announces the 20th Annual Bergen Park Festival and Parade on Saturday June 13, 2009.

Events begin at 11am and concludes with a fireworks show after dark. “For the last 20 years the Bergen Park Festival has been a tremendous family-fun event for the entire area. I encourage everyone to stop at the park on the Saturday June 13th and enjoy the festivities” stated Anne Sapienza President of the BBCA. “This event is made possible by local business sponsors, the BBCA, and countless community volunteers” Sapienza concluded.

The park opens at 11am for the “Classic Car Show” and at noon the kick-off parade begins at the Fire Hall. The festival includes multiple craft vendors, pony rides, kid’s activities, food vendors, and live music all day in the park. Clor’s will be catering a Pulled Pork BBQ Dinner beginning at 4pm and tickets will be on sale at the Main Tent.

Back from popular demand this summer is Bossy Bingo sponsored by the Bergen Grange. The biggest crowd pleaser, this game appeals to the big gamblers and the good sports. This year the grid contains 100 squares and tickets are $5 a piece contact Michele in the Bergen Town Hall for more information.

The live entertainment this year will include the Panloco Steel Drum Band, sponsored by the Byron-Bergen Public Library at 2pm and our local John Cummings 00’ graduate of Byron-Bergen High School will be performing with his band “Something Else” between 6-10pm. Following the music will be a magnificent fireworks display, so don’t forget to bring your lawn chair and come join the fun at the Bergen Park Festival!

For more details please call Michele Smith, Bergen Town Clerk at (585) 494-1121. Ext. 1

16th Annual Halloween Parade!

Sponsored by Pontillo's Pizzeria, The Batavia Area Jaycees, Batavia Youth Bureau, Big Buddy, and Oliver's Candies.

SUNDAY - OCTOBER 26, 2008

Line forms at 12:45pm on the West Side of the Genesee Country Mall/City Centre, near Dan's Tire.

Small Children MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
~Wagons/Sleds strongly suggested~

Parade will begin at 1:00pm
**no rain date - listen to WBTA 1490AM for cancellations by 11:30am

NEW: The first 100 Children (10 and under) in COSTUME ONLY will receive a special free gift!

Slice of Pizza and Cider for kids (IN COSTUME ONLY) at end of parade compliments of Pontillo's Pizzeria

For more information call 345-6420.

Thanks to Russ Stresing for getting us this footage of the Oatka Festival Parade.

The past couple months have been a tremendous success for the Powers for Congress Campaign in Western New York. Our team of volunteers, the Powers Platoon, is blanketing the district and turning out in large numbers to parades, picnics, canvasses, and phone banks. Check out our team in action in our latest Grassroots Report:

Thank you to an anonymous friend who sent us this link to a page of photographs taken at St. Joe's Parade this past weekend. We were unable to make it to the festivities, so we're grateful that someone else took the initiative to document the occasion and get us involved in sharing the experience.

In fact, this is a perfect example of how the community can help make its own news. We're here to get the ball rolling, but this project we call The Batavian really works best with your participation.

I've tacked up a couple photos to the post here. For now, you can see the rest at the photographer's Flickr site. Hopefully, we'll get all of the photos loaded into our own account so you can access them with a simple click of the Photos button up near the top of the page.

If you have some photos of Batavia that you would like to share with your fellow residents, please don't hesitate to drop us a line. As always, I can be reached at philip (at) thebatavian (dot) com.