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Help is needed in replenishing local emergency food supplies.

The Salvation Army of Batavia usually helps two to three families obtain meals, three times a week. Currently they are caring for 25-40 families. Their supplies are exhausted.

Northgate Free Methodist Church will be hosting a food drive to support The Salvation Army each Monday during "New York on PAUSE." Please drop off food donations at Northgate North Campus (8160 Bank Street Road), Mondays during the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

"Pizza! Pizza!"

Tonight from 5 to 6 free drive-thru dinners will be distributed in Le Roy thanks to the Le Roy Rotary Community Kitchen and the largesse of Batavia's Original Pizzeria. The distribution site is at 15 Bank St., Le Roy.

Christine Gephart, president of the club's Community Kitchen, said last week 250 dinners were provided.

This week, they are partnering with Batavia's Original and will serve pizza, salad and dessert, too.

The Le Roy Rotary Community Kitchen will be serving its regular hot dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. today at Le Roy Masonic Community Center, 12 Bank St.

Organizers said meals – pulled pork or ham, potatoes, salad, desserts -- are being served via a drive-thru process and bags of groceries will be given to their patrons.

There is no charge for the dinners and take-home items will also be available at no cost.

Oliver's Candies will remain open from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 7 days a week.

Oliver's Candies is still planning the Easter Bunny visit on Saturday, March 21st, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CANCELLED: The Great Batavia Train Show scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, at the Richard C. Call Arena at Genesee Community College has been cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions intended to reduce crowds and the spread of the virus.

The fall show is scheduled at the venue on Sunday, Nov. 15.

For information about table availability for the fall show, contact the Genesee Society of Model Engineers:

bataviatrainshow@gsme.org

Visit their website here.

Lenten Fish Fry Dinner at St. James Episcopal Church, 405 E. Main St., Batavia. Final dinner -- Friday, April 3. Takeouts only starting at 4 p.m.

Dinner $11, St. James Famous Desserts $4, Beverages $1, Mac and Cheese $5.

Lenten Fish Fry Dinner at St. James Episcopal Church, 405 E. Main St., Batavia. Every Friday from now through April 3. Takeouts only starting at 4 p.m.

Dinner $11, St. James Famous Desserts $4, Beverages $1, Mac and Cheese $5.

Lenten Fish Fry Dinner at St. James Episcopal Church, 405 E. Main St., Batavia. Every Friday from now through April 3. Takeouts only starting at 4 p.m.

Dinner $11, St. James Famous Desserts $4, Beverages $1, Mac and Cheese $5.

What makes a County resilient? What does a Resiliency Plan for a County look like? New York Green is holding a Public Informational Open House on Thursday, March 12, to discuss the development of a Countywide Resiliency Plan for Genesee County.

The Public Open House will be held on Thursday, March 12, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO ART!) on 201 E. Main Street in Batavia.

CANCELLED: The old-style breakfast is back!

The Bethany Volunteer Fire Department will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, March 29 at the Bethany Community Center.

Cost is $9 for adults;$5 for children 7 to 12; and kids 6 and under eat free.

Enjoy scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes, sausage gravy and biscuits, and home fries!

All proceeds benefit the Bethany Volunteer Fire Company.

Bethany Community Center is located at 10510 Bethany Center Road in East Bethany.

CANCELLED: Genesee Community College is proud to announce the opening of one of its favorite annual exhibits -- the Fine Arts Student Exhibit - comprised entirely by GCC student creativity and talent!

This special display, themed "Express It" by the contributors, showcases the finest multimedia artwork recently produced by students enrolled in fine arts courses at Genesee Community College.

CANCELLED: Genesee Community College is proud to announce the opening of one of its favorite annual exhibits -- the Fine Arts Student Exhibit - comprised entirely by GCC student creativity and talent!

This special display, themed "Express It" by the contributors, showcases the finest multimedia artwork recently produced by students enrolled in fine arts courses at Genesee Community College.

The Batavia High School Drama Club will present its newest play tonight called "45 Plays for 45 Presidents."

It starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7. There's a matinee Sunday at 2 o'clock.

"Basically the play is exactly how it sounds; one scene for each of our 45 presidents," said Caryn Leigh Wood, musical and drama director. "It is considered experimental, historical, comedy and has some really interesting content."

A total of 25 students in grades 9-12 are in the production.

The Batavia High School Drama Club will present its newest play tonight called "45 Plays for 45 Presidents."

It starts at 7 p.m. and will also be performed Saturday at that time. There's a matinee Sunday at 2 o'clock.

"Basically the play is exactly how it sounds; one scene for each of our 45 presidents," said Caryn Leigh Wood, musical and drama director. "It is considered experimental, historical, comedy and has some really interesting content."

A total of 25 students in grades 9-12 are in the production.

Music will take center stage for “An Afternoon of Drum Corps Music” on Saturday, March 14th at Batavia Downs Gaming. 

The individuals and ensembles start at 1 p.m. and the full corps perform at approximately 4 p.m.

This is a first, to have many corps performing inside this early in the year.

The corps’ consist of brass and percussion instruments. Some groups are competitive and others just for entertainment.

Come meet the candidate, learn about his goals and have a great time!