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May 3, 2021 - 10:46am
posted by Tracy Eisele in VBS, kids, family, church, fun, Event, free, community.
Event Date and Time: 
July 23, 2021 - 5:45pm to 8:30pm
The Alexander United Methodist Church will be holding its 2021 Vacation Bible School from July 23-25. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. and the program runs until 8:30 each evening. The church is located at 10540 Main St., Alexander. The theme for this year's Vacation Bible School is "To Mars and Beyond." Kids entering grades K-6 are invited to "Blast Off on an Amazing Adventure" to learn about Jesus through Bible stories, games and crafts. 
February 18, 2020 - 10:50am
posted by Holland Land Office in coffee, guest speaker, pastries, free.
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March 26, 2020 - 9:00am to 10:30am
This month we welcome Michael Eula on March 26th at 9 am as he talks about Public Presence and Secret Injustice: Women in Genesee County, 1802 to the Present. This event is free to the public and there will be coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and pastries provided.
June 27, 2019 - 6:29pm
posted by Angelina Brodie in library, free, music.
Event Date and Time: 
July 10, 2019 - 10:30am
Discover the wide-world of music through song, movement, instruments, rhythm and play! Led by Batavia music teacher Katherine Christner. Ages 0 - 2 years. Parent/caregiver must attend with the child. Registration is required! Visit https://woodwardmemoriallibrary.libcal.com/event/5496915 or call (585)768-8300 to register.    
September 29, 2015 - 12:36pm
posted by Michele Lawson in Foodlink, Care-A-Van, food, free, pantry.
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October 13, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
FoodLink Mobile Food Pantry St. Paul Lutheran Church 31 Washington Avenue October 13th, 2015 5pm - 7pm
August 20, 2015 - 3:25pm
posted by Michele Lawson in food, Foodlink, Care-A-Van Ministries, free, Batavia Youth Center.
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September 8, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
September 8th, 2015 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Batavia Youth Center 10 MacArthur Drive, Batavia
July 28, 2015 - 2:24pm
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August 18, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Care-A-Van Ministries is partnering with FoodLink of Rochester and Community Action to host a mobile food pantry. The exact food items available are not known, but fresh produce will be available. The Mobile Food Pantry is available to Genesee County residents only. There is no income verification required, but you must be 18 years old to pick up food from the pantry. Please provide your own bags/cart/vehicle to transport items to your home.
July 7, 2015 - 1:10pm
posted by Holland Land Office in history, Holland Land Office Museum, free.
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July 7, 2015 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
TONIGHT at the Holland Land Office Museum, former Museum Director Patrick Weissend will be speaking on the Life and Times of Joseph Ellicott. This even is FREE to the public, as are all lectures presented by the Holland Land Office Museum.  Light coffee and refreshments will be available. 
June 9, 2015 - 1:52pm
posted by Michele Lawson in free, food, Foodlink, Care-A-Van Ministries, County Mental Health.
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July 14, 2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Care-A-Van Ministries is partnering with FoodLink of Rochester to host a mobile food pantry. The exact food items available are not known, but fresh produce will be available. The Mobile Food Pantry is available to Genesee County residents only. There is no income verification required, but you must be 18 years old to pick up food from the pantry. Please provide your own bags/cart/vehicle to transport items to your home.
May 26, 2015 - 4:36pm
posted by Michele Lawson in Foodlink, food, pantry, free, Care-A-Van Ministires.
Event Date and Time: 
June 9, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Care-A-Van Ministries is partnering with FoodLink of Rochester to host a mobile food pantry. The exact food items available are not known, but fresh produce will be available. The Mobile Food Pantry is available to Genesee County residents only. There is no income verification required, but you must be 18 years old to pick up food from the pantry. Please provide your own bags/cart/vehicle to transport items to your home. For more information you can call Care-A-Van Ministries at 343-0328 or visit our website at cavministries.org.
April 13, 2015 - 10:49am
posted by David Whitcroft in free, anti-rabies clinic, health department.
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April 16, 2015 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Anti-Rabies Immunization Clinic at the Pembroke Highway Department (1145 Main Road (Route 5), Pembroke, NY) – April 16, 2015 4-7pm

March 14, 2015 - 12:14pm
posted by Maggie Nichols in community, dinner, free.
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April 23, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Free community dinner at Indian Falls United Methodist Church 7908 Alleghany Rd.  Corfu.  For more information call (585)762-9105. All are welcome.

March 5, 2015 - 4:05pm
posted by Michele Lawson in community, food, free, Care-A-Van, Foodlink, pantry.
Event Date and Time: 
March 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

FOODLINK MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

March 27th, 2015

5 pm – 7 pm

YWCA/Living Waters Apostolic

301 North Street, Batavia

February 7, 2015 - 11:33am
posted by Maggie Nichols in dinner, free.
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March 26, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Free community dinner at Indian Falls United Methodist Church. On Thursday March 26th at 6pm. 7908 Alleghany Rd. Corfu, NY. For more information please call 585-762-9105.
6:00pm - 7:30pm
January 25, 2015 - 1:43pm
posted by Maggie Nichols in dinner, free.
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February 26, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Free community dinner at Indian Falls United Methodist Church. On Thursday February 26th at 6pm. 7908 Alleghany Rd. Corfu, NY. For more information please call 585-762-9105.
December 18, 2014 - 12:51pm
posted by Michele Lawson in community, food, free, Care-A-Van, Foodlink, food pantry.
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January 14, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

January 14th, 2015    5pm – 7pm

Care-A-Van Ministries 309 West Main Street, Batavia NY

(parking lot directly behind DirecTV and next door to Discovery Chapel)

October 31, 2014 - 12:22pm
posted by Michele Lawson in community, food, free, Foodlink, pantry.
Event Date and Time: 
November 19, 2014 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Batavia Assembly of God   24 North Spruce Street, Batavia NY

October 23, 2014 - 11:36am

Care-A-Van Ministries, Inc., a community-based street ministry, has just ended its 2014 cookout season at Austin Park.

These free cookouts were held every Thursday night from May 15th until September 18th and encompassed nineteen cookouts and totaled 6,426 free meals served during the summer. The number of free meals served this year increased substantially over 2013 when 4,936 meals were served. These meals, funded by the generous donations of the supporters of Care-A-Van Ministries, helped feed many children, families, and individuals throughout the summer.

Each week a different Pastor from a local church delivered an inspirational and encouraging message of hope and salvation from the Word of God. These messages were a blessing to those attending and many were able to receive prayer and spiritual support from these pastors and the various church/ministry organizations present at Austin Park.

Also in attendance during these cookouts were The Salvation Army, Living Waters Apostolic Ministry, Eagles Fountain Fellowship, United Methodist Church, Smoke Free NOW, Syd’s Characters, Total Freedom, PC Publications, MSCF, Elba Baptist Soccer, SNAP, Ride2Recovery Ministries, the Mental Health Association, GCASA , Truth Ministries, Fidelis Care, and the YMCA who generously provided a bounce house at the cookouts.

The Care-A-Van Band, composed of community members and members of a variety of church worship teams, performed classic and contemporary worship songs and melodies; additionally, the cookouts were also blessed to have local worship teams and musicians stop by and lend their musical talents to these events.

Volunteers from different churches and individuals from the community supported the cookouts by providing invaluable manpower to staff the food tables, grills, and assisted in the setup and teardown at these events.

The ministry wishes to thank the City Council and City Manager Jay Molino for supporting our cookouts at Austin Park and the work of the ministry in the community as a whole. We would also like to thank the City of Batavia Fire Department whose firefighters were always friendly and helpful during their weekly inspections; the City of Batavia Police Department officers whose professional attitude is a testament to their department; and the City of Batavia Building and Grounds department who always ensured that the pavilion, bathrooms, and gates were ready for our use.

Together we can make a difference in our City and the ministry looks forward to the 2015 cookout season and hopes that everyone had an opportunity to stop by this summer.

Care-A-Van Ministries continues to be out in the community every Thursday night during the winter in different neighborhoods of Batavia with our bus ministry; on Saturday mornings with our prayer, food, and clothing distributions; and Monday through Thursday mornings with our bus prayer and encouragement ministry. Stop by to see us if you are in need or would like to see the ministry in action!!!!

For more information on Care-A-Van Ministries, please visit our website at www.cavministries.org or visit us on Facebook.

October 8, 2014 - 7:21pm
posted by Michele Lawson in community, food, free, Care-A-Van, Foodlink, pantry, St. Paul Lutheran.
Event Date and Time: 
October 22, 2014 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY October 22nd 2014 5 pm – 7pm St. Paul Lutheran Church 31 Washington Avenue, Batavia NY 14020 Care-A-Van Ministries is partnering with St. Paul Lutheran Church and FoodLink of Rochester to host a mobile food pantry. The exact food items available are not known, but fresh produce will be available. The Mobile Food Pantry is available to Genesee County residents only. There is no income verification required, but you must be 18 years old to pick up food from the pantry. Please provide your own bags/cart/vehicle to transport items to your home.
September 18, 2014 - 8:59am
posted by David Whitcroft in pets, free, anti-rabies clinic.
Event Date and Time: 
September 18, 2014 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Anti-Rabies Immunization Clinic at the Pembroke Highway Department (1145 Main Road (Route 5), Pembroke, NY) – September 18, 2014 4-7pm

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