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On May 19th, 2008 tragedy struck close to home for most of us when the Reis family lost their lives too soon. A memorial scholarship fund was set up in the family’s name for remembrance that is awarded to a graduating Byron-Bergen Student each year. Unfortunately funds have diminished and with this night we plan to contribute to the scholarship so their memory can live on and continue to impact future generations in the Byron-Bergen School District.

The Stafford Preservation Group is again sponsoring its Biennial Candidates Night in time for this fall's local elections. It will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Stafford Town Hall Courtroom at 8903 Route 237.

All candidates for this years election have been invited to present a short introduction of their qualifications and views of issues confronting our government. Ralph Garnish, of the Stafford Country Club, will be the moderator and our well-known local radio personality Wayne Fuller will be the host. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited.

Batavia Reads Gardner -- The Halloween Edition
Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m.
The Pok-A-Dot
Corner of Ellicott and Liberty
Batavia

The Annual Fall Harvest Auction, sponsored by the Stafford Historical Society, will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 in the courtroom of the Stafford Town Hall, located at 8903 Route 237, Stafford.

Included will be various attic treasures, gift certificates, fall produce, two Roy Mason Prints, other nautical prints and other articles.

Donations of gently used, or new articles or produce is greatly appreciated. Please contact Sue at 344-0834 or Phyllis at 343-1928.

CANCELLED -- HALLOWEEN CANDLELIGHT GHOST TOUR at HISTORIC BATAVIA CEMETERY

Harvester Avenue, Batavia
Saturday, Oct. 26th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (15-minute intervals)

On Saturday, Oct. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Batavia Cemetery Association will host its annual guided Candlelight Ghost Walk through the Historic Batavia Cemetery on Harvester Avenue in Batavia. The tours will feature some of the famous and infamous characters who shaped our community.

HALLOWEEN CANDLELIGHT GHOST TOUR at HISTORIC BATAVIA CEMETERY

Harvester Avenue, Batavia
Saturdays, Oct. 19th & 26th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (15-minute intervals)

On Saturday, Oct. 19 and 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Batavia Cemetery Association will host its annual guided Candlelight Ghost Walk through the Historic Batavia Cemetery on Harvester Avenue in Batavia. The tours will feature some of the famous and infamous characters who shaped our community.

Kathleen Sherin's "Defying Gravity" exhibition of prints containing drypoint, collagraphic carborundum printing and monoprint techniques is on display at the Rosalie "Roz" Steiner Gallery at GCC through Nov. 1. The venue is free and all are welcome.

There will be a weekend reception for the artist from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20.
Weekend  Reception: Sunday, October 20th from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

More info: http://www.genesee.edu/campuslife/arts/gallery/

United Memorial Medical Center and the Cancer Services Partnership will provide free health screenings to residents of Genesee County, between the ages of 40 and 64 with no insurance or high deductibles, from 3 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Jerome Center, 16 Bank St., Batavia. Appointments are necessary for some of the screenings.

The Holland Land Office Museum presents a Fall Family Festival to be held at Ye Olde Willow Bend Inn, 3489 W. Main Street Road, Batavia, from to 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20.

You will be part of the 1800's stagecoach experience with travelers in period and military clothing.    Music by Rebel's Posse starts at 1:30 p.m. Line dancers welcome.

Adult entrance fee of $5 benefits the museum. Children are free.

Larry Barnes, City of Batavia historian, will be giving a talk entitled "History of Batavia – The Good, Bad, and Ugly" beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20 at St. James Episcopal Church Parish Hall.

This is a free event and there will be refreshments. The church is located at 405 E. Main St. in the City of Batavia.
 

Vibrant Batavia and NeighborWorks have scheduled five “Coffee Talks” throughout the City so that residents may open dialogue with City leadership about neighborhood issues and opportunities. The forum also sets the stage to introduce Leanna Di Risio as its Batavia dedicated Community Organizer.

A fundraiser in memory of Azriel Butler will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Le Roy American Legion Hall, located at 53 W. Main Street in the village. All proceeds will be donated to the Sunshine Christian Nursery School in Le Roy.

The event includes a 5K run/walk, live bands -- Audibull and Monkey in a Bottle, Chinese auctions, 50/50s, a bounce house, face painting, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, kids activities, and BBQ chicken.

The GCLP Liberty Tent will be open to the public from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 at 167 Ross St. in Batavia. All City of Batavia residents, especially those in Ward 2, are invited to meet City Council candidates Jim Rosenbeck and Lisa Whitehead and County Legislator candidate Robert Brown. Jim, Lisa, Bob, and Genesee County Libertarian Party members want to hear what's on the minds of the citizens in Batavia!

The Fourth Annual Barn Dance to benefit the Elba Historical Society will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 12 at Torrey's Barn. It is located on Route 98 in Elba.

The local country band M.A.C. will start things off and then Kelly's Oldtimers will play for your listening enjoyment and to accompany round and square dancing.

Adults $6, ages 18 and under $3.

There will be hay bales to sit on or you're welcome to bring your own chairs.

Delicious refreshments will be available and the coffee is free.

There will be door prizes, 50/50s, and a lottery basket!

Due to his sixth annual Patriot Trip to Washington D.C. for local veterans taking place this weekend, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) preempted his regular office hours on Sept. 20, for Genesee County residents at Genesee Community College.

The office hours resume as normal from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County Annual Meeting will take place Thursday, Oct. 3 at Terry Hills in Batavia.

It begins at 5 p.m. and is open to the public. Anyone planning to attend can RSVP to Samantha Stryker at  sls428@cornell.edu  or call 585-343-3040, ext. 123.
 

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County Finance Committee Board of Directors will meet at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. 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 Samantha Stryker at 343-3040, ext 123.

The Fine Arts Committee of Genesee Community College is pleased to bring to campus a unique theatrical experience. Galumpha Dance/Physical Theatre will perform on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Stuart Steiner Theatre.

A Southern Gospel Group that has visited before, The Crist Family, will be back for a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Batavia Assembly of God Church. A free will offering will be taken.

The church is located at 24 Spruce St. in the City of Batavia.

Check out the family's Web site at cristfamilymusic.com

Or for more information, call (585) 762-9151 or e-mail the nonprofit organizer who brings concerts like this to the area:  Ischoenthal@rochester.rr.com