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Batavia High School will be hosting a Transition Day for freshmen and transfer students from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5.

Incoming freshmen, transfer students and pre-approved Link Leaders will be the only students attending school on this day. Upperclassmen should not attend school on this day.

The first day of classes for all BHS students is Friday, Sept. 6.

Stafford Historical Society will have its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the Stafford Town Hall Courtroom, located at 8903 Route 237.

We will be discussing the business of the society, future plans of the Museum, the Taste of Stafford report and the status of the Society Charter.

The next meeting of the Corfu Concerned Citizens will be held at the Pembroke Community Center, 116 E. Main St., Corfu, beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20. This meeting is open to the public.

The Genesee County Women’s Republican Club will host its annual Lucky Numbers event which will be held Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Batavia Country Club, 7909 Batavia Byron Road, Batavia.

The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30.

Cost is $18 per person. For more information or to make a reservation contact Michele Smith at 494-1548.

Genesee County United Way Backpack Program is the Club’s 2013 Caring for America Organization. People attending are encouraged to bring a donation. Come join the fun!

Village of Elba Concerts in the Park The annual Thursday Concert series starts Aug. 15th with (Judd Sunshine), then Aug. 22nd with (Ghost Riders), and last on Aug. 29th with (Blue Tommorow). Refreshments will be avalible for purchase. The concerts are at the Village Park.

Don't miss our 1ST Annual Community Pigs Roast on August 24, 2013, sponsored by Chaps Dinner and the Village of Elba. SEE YOU SOON IN ELBA, NY.

Lifespan and the Older Adult Ministry Team at Batavia First United Methodist Church are sponsoring a Scam Prevention Presentation from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12.

It will take place at the church, located at 8221 Lewiston Road.

Attendees of this free event can learn more about:

The annual Stuff the Bus event to help deserving local children get ready for school this fall will be held at the Walmart parking lot in Batavia from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. Look for the Community Action School Bus.

New school supplies, gift cards and cash donations are needed. The event is sponsored by Community Action Angels, Head Start, The Salvation Army and the Community Action Partnership.

The annual Stuff the Bus event to help deserving local children get ready for school this fall will be held at the Walmart parking lot in Batavia from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. Look for the Community Action School Bus.

New school supplies, gift cards and cash donations are needed. The event is sponsored by Community Action Angels, Head Start, The Salvation Army and the Community Action Partnership.

The Corfu Concerned Citizens next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Pembroke Community Center, located at 116 E. Main St., in Corfu. The meeting is open to the public.

The Batavia Area Steering Committee invites residents to attend a public meeting to discuss the concepts and findings of four strategic sites within the redevelopment project area.

It will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday July 29 at the Board Room at Batavia City Hall.

The purpose of the redevelopment project is to revitalize underutilized, vacant, abandoned and contaminated properties.

The five strategic sites are:

"Mulletude" – An '80s-style hair band and one of the best party bands you'll hear this summer will play from 10 p.m. until closing this Saturday, July 13, at T.F. Brown’s on Main Street in Downtown Batavia.

There will be a "Feet on the Street Sidewalk Sale," sponsored by the Downtown Business Improvement District's Promotional Committee, Thursday, Sept. 12. This is the final sidewalk sale of the season.

It goes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature goods and services from the following participating businesses:

Mary Immaculate Parish invites you to a HUGE Auction on Saturday, June 22 at the Immaculate Conception Hall, 5865 Ellicott Street Road, East Bethany. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Check out some of our items by going to www.maryimmaculateny.org.

The Stafford Historical Society will have its monthly program at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26.

Featured will be Greg Kinal and his presentation of the ill-fated luxury liner Titanic --  its construction, its history and the sinking on its maiden voyage.

His program will take place after the business meeting in the Stafford Town Hall Court Room, which is located at 8903 Route 237, Stafford.

The Town of Batavia Republican Committee’s annual picnic will be held on Friday, June 21^st at the Kiwanis/Batavia Town Park on West Main St. Rd. from 5 p.m. till dark.

As in the past, we will have our grilled red and white hots, salads, baked beans, chips and delicious desserts all for $10 per person, children 5-12 $5, and under 5 are free. Lots of unique door prizes and fun for everyone.

You can get tickets from the Town Committee people, or call Kathy at 762-8239.

Darien Lake will host its annual Father’s Day Car Show this weekend, June 15-16.

Hundreds of car enthusiasts are expected to gather to share in this family tradition, and compete for the People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice awards.

Dad and the whole family will also have the opportunity to vote on the coolest cars from rods, sports, customs, convertibles, antiques, and tuners for the People’s Choice Awards, which will be given out during Saturday’s show. On Sunday, the Special Judge’s Choice awards will be announced at 2:30 p.m.

The Batavia Concert Band will present its first summer concert on Wednesday, June 26^th at Centennial Park in the City of Batavia. Stuart Steiner Theatre at Genesee County Community College. It moved to the college campus due to the possibility of rain.

John Bailey will be the Principle Conductor for the 2013 Batavia Concert Band Summer Concert Series.

Downbeat for regular season concerts is 7 Wednesday evenings in Centennial Park.

The Genesee County Libertarian Party invites the public to its inaugural convention at the Homestead Event Center in the Batavia City Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. The afternoon's program is as follows:

Registration and Social Hour: 1 p.m.

Convention: 2 p.m.

Alexander Elementary School is hosting a community-wide "Picnic in the Outdoor Classroom" from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31.

The picnic will include musical entertainment and several interactive displays and opportunities for people to explore the classroom and learn more about how the classroom is being used. The principal says "We are very proud of the classroom, and right now the new plants are really starting to come in and it looks great."

The school is located at 3314 Buffalo St. in Alexander. Phone is 591-1551.

This Saturday is the “Ride to Remember,” sponsored by Genesee Veterans Support Network (GVSN) and Stan’s Harley Davidson. This ride honors those who served and sacrificed in defense of our freedoms.

Ride registration opens at Stan’s from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Guided rides begin at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Maps and directions are provided for those who wish to ride independently. It will be a 60-mile ride with three stops.