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The Genesee Country Stompers line-dance group is holding a fundraiser dance from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Salvation Army Gym, located at 529 E. Main St., Batavia.

This will be a family affair and a great time to learn square dancing and line dancing. Line dance instruction will be given by Diane Winters.

Admission for dancers is $7 and for spectators $4. No admission is charged for students under age 16. There will also be a Chinese auction, and refreshments will be available.

Speak Up Toastmasters invites all interested parties to attend its next meeting from 7 to 8:45 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 1 Mill St. in Batavia. It's free.

The Genesee County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold its 38th annual fund-raising event at the Sacred Heart Social Center beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The center is located at 17 Sumner Ave. in Basom.

There will be raffles, an auction, a silent auction and lots of good food catered by Bohn's restaurant. This is a family affair -- men, women, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles and all are welcome.

The annual reading from the works of the late author John Gardner is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22 at, of course, the Pok-A-Dot cafe. It's at the corner of Ellicott and Liberty streets in the City of Batavia.

The public is invited for an evening of readings, food and camaraderie in celebration of John Gardner. You can even have your picture taken on the newly installed John Gardner Memorial Bench.

The event is sponsored by The John Gardner Society and Genesee Community College.

The Batavia Music and Arts Advocacy Group (B-MAA) will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the GO ART! building in Downtown Batavia.

At the last meeting on Sept. 21, the newly formed group discussed its purpose. The attendees also talked about the possible consolidation of the Batavia Elementary School buildings and how these changes could affect the arts programs within the school district.

There will be a FREE violin concert, featuring violinist Kim Angelis, at the Homestead Event Centre on Friday, Sept. 30. The venue is inside the Batavia Country Mall.

This is an event for families and kids looking for inspiration to start playing the violin (as well as just music lovers).

The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Roxy's Music at 343-7222.

A Child Passenger Safety inspection event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City of Batavia Fire Department on Saturday, Oct. 1. This will coincide with its annual Open House.

This program is funded by the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. An annual grant is awarded to each agency participating in this program, which includes supplies and car seats.Not every inspection results in a new car seat.

Batavia First United Methodist Church is hosting its "Terrific Treasures" Sale on Saturday, Oct. 1. This annual event is at 8221 Lewiston Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a Bag Sale at 2 p.m.

Some antiques and furniture, many yard sale items, as well as baked goods and produce are available for your shopping pleasure. Hot dogs and popcorn will be sold by Scout Troop 6.

A Distracted Driving Simulator is be on the Batavia campus of Genesee Community College from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19.

Students and community members interested in experiencing a texting-while-driving simulator are invited. It will be in the William W. Stuart Forum.

Experience first-hand the devastating effects of driving and texting. The national "Save a Life Tour" was developed to provide state-of-the-art, interactive driving simulation that truly shows how texting can impair driving skills.

B-MAA meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Sept.21 GO ART! in the Seymour Building in Downtown Batavia.

Country music star and five-time Grammy Award winner Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives will perform at Jam Frost Ridge in Le Roy on Friday, Sept. 23.

Gates open at 3 p.m. and the first of two opening bands starts at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.frostridge.com starting at $15 pre-sale ($20 day of show).

More information is available at: Frost Ridge Campground, 8101 Conlon Road, Le Roy, 768-4883 and online at http://www.frostridge.com.

St. Paul Lutheran Church & School in Batavia is hosting Oktoberfest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1. It will take place on the back lawn area of the church at 31 Washington Ave.

St. Paul invites all crafters, local businesses, and organizations to host a booth. If you would like a booth, contact St. Paul at 585-343-0488. Booths are $30 each.

Oktoberfest admission is free!

Last Chance to Register for GLOW Household Hazardous Waste/Pharmaceutical Collection

Pembroke Music Boosters present Terry Buchwald as Elvis! Come out and enjoy an evening of exciting songs, performances and great family entertainment.

When: 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1

Where: Pembroke Jr./ Sr. High School. Routes 5 and 77, Pembroke

Presale tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for students (with ID)

At the door: $15 for adults and $10 for students (with ID)

Please call Andy Reeb @ 356-4641 or Barbara Young Krizen @ 300-7706 for tickets.

When: 7 p.m., Oct. 1

Where: Pembroke Jr./ Sr. High School. Routes 5 and 77, Corfu

Presale tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for students (with ID)

At the door: $15 for adults and $10 for students (with ID)

Please call Andy @ 599-6414 or Teri @ 703-8217 for tickets.

Local author Tom Rivers will be the guest speaker at the first free spaghetti dinner, "Pasta for Peace," at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St. in Batavia.

The dinner is sponsored by Pax Christi Genesee County. Tom Rivers, who authored "Farm Hands," will share his "food for thought" -- his first-hand experience with farm workers, hard work and lessons from Western New York fields.

The public is welcome to enjoy Southern gospel music performed by The Crist Family at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the New Hope Fellowship. A free-will donation of $10 is suggested.

The church is located at 8052 Bank St. in Batavia.

The 10th annual Batavia Blue Devils Athletic Hall of Fame gala will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Terry Hills Restaurant and Banquet Facility. It is sponsored by the Batavia Coaches Association.

Cost is $30. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. with dinner and the induction ceremony to follow at 6 p.m. Terry Hills is located at 5122 Clinton St. Road in the Town of Batavia. Phone is 343-0860.

The following individuals will be inducted:

Gerald Maley, '48

Wayne Benedict, '72

The Batavia Rotary Club's Oktober Brew & Vino Fest & Corvette Raffle is set for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Batavia Downs Casino & Racetrack.

Tickets are $20 with tastings, $5 without.

The evening features beer and wine tasting, snacks, $10 in free casino play and live German/American music by the Genesee Valley Band. There will also be live harness racing and a free commemorative glass to the first 300 entrants. Plus, a chance to win a Corvette!

The 36th annual Harvest Festival put on by The Salvation Army is set for 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7.

It will be held at its community center, located at 529 E. Main St. in the City of Batavia.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a mega rummage sale, featuring toys, books linenes, housewares, bric-a-brac, hourly grab bag sales and much more.

From 9 a.m. to noon there will be a blow-out bake sale with famous apple pies, sweets, farm produce and coffee.