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Friday, Feb. 28^th at 7 p.m. Holland Land Office Museum will welcome John Fagant (docent from Explore Buffalo) to talk about Abolitionism in Buffalo, 1843.

His talk will discuss how in August of 1843, Buffalo became the center of the national abolitionist movement.

POSTPONED; TO BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE TO BE DETERMINED: The executive director of the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council -- GO ART! -- is battling a rare form of cancer. There will be a raffle and fundraiser on Friday, March 27, to help Gregory Hallock and his family defray medical expenses.

The community is encouraged to help support him and his family during this difficult time.

Come view the movie and join us for a group discussion afterward at the Richmond Memorial Library on 19 Ross St., Batavia, on Thursday, Feb. 13th.

At 6 p.m., we will be showing the movie "Downton Abbey." 

You are cordially invited to fall in love with it all over again. The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of the United Kingdom soon unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue -- leaving the future of Downton hanging in the balance.

A Meat Raffle to support Batavia High School varsity baseball and softball teams will be held starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6 at Ascension Parish's Slomba Hall, 17 Sumner St., Batavia.

There will be many raffles and prizes, too.

Tickets are $10 and includes a food buffet and beverage. Presale tickets. If any remain, they will be sold at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For groups of eight or more, contact Lori at (585) 409-0452 or email Sue Ryan at:   spryan3412@gmail.com

There will be a Sixth Ward meeting held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4^th in the Council Board Room on the second floor of City Hall.

Council Member Rose Mary Christian would like to discuss progress of the Crime Task Force and opportunities to organize a neighborhood group to design and improve residents' safety.   

Martin D. Moore, Ph.D., City Manager

Please join us for a 4-H Program leaders meeting on Thursday, Jan. 30. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, located at 420 E. Main St., Batavia.

"The Angel & The Warrior" is the title of a presentation about Emily Martin and General Emory Upton that will be given at Genesee Community College at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

The public is invited to hear Sharon and Don Burkel tell the story of Emily and Emory's brief and tragic relationship through their personal letters and photographs. It will take place in Room T102, in the Conable Technology Building at the college, 1 College Road, Batavia.

Origami Class at Richmond Memorial Library -- Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m.

An Origami Class for adults will be taught by Batavia artist Karen Crittenden. Join us to learn the art of paper folding on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please call the Richmond Memorial Library at 343-9550 or log onto. www.batavialibrary.org.

The Zonta Club of Batavia-Genesee County will hold a "Jungle Safari Basket Raffle" on Saturday, March 7 to raise money for the club's service projects and scholarships.

It will take place at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, 8315 Park Road, Batavia.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is at noon and the raffle begins at 1 o'clock.

Presale tickets only -- $30. Must be purchased by Feb. 26.

Contact Lisa Paul-Khan at (716) 474-2720 or email Mary Yunker at:   mkyunk@rochester.rr.com

Have you seen the new Notre Dame High School? Notre Dame High School will be holding an open house for new and prospective students from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30th.

Come see what the #1-rated high school in the GLOW region has to offer!

Hear about our academic program, fine arts, athletics and inclusive education, meet our staff and tour our newly renovated school.

All eighth- through 12th-grade students and parents/guardians are welcome!

The Alexander Fire Department is hosting their annual Valentine’s Steak Dinner & Dance on Saturday, Feb. 15th, at their Recreation Hall at 10708 Alexander Road, Alexander. 

There will be an open bar from 6:30 to 9 p.m. with dinner at 7 o'clock.

Music by a favorite local band Red Creek!  

Tickets are $25 per person or $45 per couple.

Tickets are limited and must be reserved by calling Heidi at 585-813-6598.

The Alexander Fire Department will be hosting monthly All You Can Eat Firemen’s Breakfasts on two upcoming Sundays at their Recreation Hall, 10708 Alexander Road, Alexander.

Time is from 8 a.m. to noon on these dates: CANCELLED March 29, and April 26.  

Buffet style breakfast will include: pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, biscuits with gravy, fruit, real maple syrup, coffee, tea, juice and milk.

Adults $11; children 5-12 years $6; under 5 free.  

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30.

The meeting will be held at the Extension Center at 420 E. Main St. in Batavia and is open to the public.

Any questions should be directed to Yvonne Peck at 585-343-3040, ext. 101.

Future 2020 CCE Board of Director Meetings will be at the same time/place and are listed on its website.

The Genesee Valley Educational Partnership’s Practical Nursing Program will hold an Open House from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, for anyone interested in learning more about upcoming classes for the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs.

The Open House will be held at the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership’s Batavia Campus at 8250 State Street Road, Batavia.

LPN and CNA instructors will be available to meet and speak with potential students.

If you like John Edwards and "The Long Island Medium" then you will probably enjoy a "Psychic Gallery Event" with Steven Albert at Blue Pearl Yoga Studio in Batavia on Friday, Jan. 31.

Time is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $35.

Some eople are astonished at the detail in his readings.

If you have a mystery around a death -- come let him look into it and tell you the "real story." Albert oftens channels loved ones who have passed.

His passion is bringing forth what needs to be said to help with healing of the people left behind.

The Batavia Society of Artist is hosting Artist Terry Weber from 7 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 11th at GO ART! in Seymour Place, 201 E. Main St., Batavia.

She will be having a hands-on felting demonstration of a resting rabbit. Non-members welcome for a $5 fee.

The demo, will actually be a hands on class, where you'll make your own soft sculpture that you get to take home with you.

After three years of planning involving more than 1,000 people and stakeholder groups, voters in the Pembroke Central School District will decide Thursday (Jan. 16) on comprehensive plans for capital improvements called "Unified Vision 2020."

Voting will take place from noon until 9 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School Library, located at 8750 Alleghany Road (routes 5 and 77), Corfu.

There will be two propositions on Thursday's ballot and Prop. 1 must pass in order for Prop. 2 to pass.

Democratic candidates for Congress and NYS Senate will visit Batavia to talk with voters on Thursday, Jan. 30. 

The Genesee County Democratic Committee invites the community to meet candidates for Congress and NYS Senate District 61.

Candidates including Nate McMurray, Joan Seamans, Kim Smith, and Jacqualine Berger will join us from 7 to 9 p.m. at Moonjava Cafe, 56 Harvester Ave.