The Holland Land Office Museum, West Main Street, Batavia, will host a morning children's craft, Saturday, May 9, 10am to noon. Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to make Fairy Gardens. To register call 343-4727.

The Genesee Orleans Ministry of Concern will host a Las Vegas style variety show, "America Through Song", Saturday, May 23, 5:30pm, at the Quality Inn & Suites, Park Road, Batavia. Tickets available at Max Pies or by calling 589-9210.

Byron Ladies Auxiliary ,  will host a chicken bbq, Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 11:15 until sold out - take out ONLY, at at the Fire Hall, Rte. 262.

The Genesee County Animal Shelter will collect scrap metal, Saturday, May 30, and on Sunday, May 31, 11am to 3pm, at their facility, 3841 West Main Street Road, Batavia. Propane tanks, ac units, and refrigerators can NOT be accepted.

Spotted Lantern Fly will be the topic for the next garden talk series from the Master Gardeners of Batavia. Learn to identify this invasive pest from Asia in this free talk Thursday, June 4, 12:15.  Bring your lunch.