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Jackson Square Concert Series
2023-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Friday July 21th, join Jackson Square for some live music and welcome Bluesway Band from 7-9.

ArcGlow Golf & Bocce
2023-07-21 10:00 - 19:00
47th annual Arc Glow Golf and Bocce Tournament will be held Friday, July 21, at Terry Hills. Contact Sandy at 343-1123 ext. 1715 for more information, registration and sponsorship.

Gen. Co. Chamber of Commerce Golf & Bocce
2023-07-20 11:00 - 19:00
The 51st annual Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Golf and Bocce Tournament will be held Thursday, July 20, at the Stafford Country Club, starting at 11am. Contact the Chamber for more information and registration.

HLOM Guest Speaker Series
2023-07-18
The HLOM is proud to announce the next edition of its Guest SPeaker Series on Wednesday, July 19th at & pm. Local reenactors Ed Brodbeck and David Kreutz will be portraying General Ulysses S. Grant and President Abraham Lincoln. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. for more info call 343-4727

Downtown Concert Series
2023-07-14 19:00 - 21:00
Friday July 14th, join Jackson Square for some live music and welcome Jim E. Leggs from 7-9.

LeRoy Honor years reunion
2023-07-14 08:00 - 17:00
LeRoy High School graduates of over 50 years wishing information on this year’s alumni Banquet, Friday, July 14, call Rose Scott at 768-7534.

Free Fishing Derby / Day
2023-06-24 10:00 - 13:00
Join the Genesee County Parks along with the Oakfield-Alabama Lions Club at DeWitt Recreation Area on Saturday June 24th from 10am to 1pm for a day of free fishing fun, especially for kids ages 15 and under. . No fishing license required. Fishing gear and bait provided or bring your own. Call 585-344-1122 for registration or information.

Golf to benefit Habitat for Humanity
2023-06-20 11:00 - 19:00
Smart Design Architecture Golf Outing to benefit Habitat for Humanity will be held at Terry Hills Golf Course, Tuesday, June 20 with an 11am registration time. Call Martha at 343-4067 for more information and registration.

Rotary Fly in Breakfast
2023-06-18 07:30 - 11:00
Batavia Rotary Club invites everyone out to the Father’s Day Fly-In Breakfast, Sunday, June 18, 7:30am to 11am at the County Airport. Children under age 4 are free.

HLOM Path through History War 1812 Encampment
2023-06-17 10:00 - 16:00
Holland Land Office Museum will be hosting a War of 1812 Encampment on Saturday, June 17 from 10am to 4pm, Main Street, Batavia. The event features re-enactors, encampment, and other displays both inside and outside. The event is included with regular admission to the museum, and for more information contact Ryan Duffy at 585-343-4727.

Job Fair
2023-06-06 14:00 - 16:00
The Genesee County Job Development Bureau will host a job fair, Tuesday, June 6, 2pm to 4pm, at the Career Center, 587 East Main Street, Batavia.

Bargain Basement sale
2023-06-02 09:00 - 2023-06-03 14:00
Corfu United Presbyterian Church, 63 Alleghany Street, Corfu, will host the annual Bargain Basement Sale on Friday and Saturday, June 2, and 3, from 9am to 2pm. Lunch will be available.

Church Yard Sale
2023-06-02 09:00 - 14:00
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 8656 Church Street, East Pembroke, will host a yard sale, Saturday, June 2, 9am to 2pm.

Garden Talk Series
2023-06-01 12:00 - 13:00
You can learn to help monarch butterflies in the Genesee County Master Gardeners Garden Talk Series, Thursday, June 1, at noon. Call Mandy at 343-3040 to register to attend in person or receive a zoom link.

Chicken BBQ
2023-05-29 12:00 - 15:00
Byron Fire Dept. and Ladies Auxiliary will host a memorial day chicken bbq, Monday, May 29, following the parade ate 11am at the fire hall, Rte. 262. Eat in or take out. Proceeds will be used toward a new ambulance for the Byron Rescue Squad.

Reel discussions
2023-05-25 18:00 - 21:00
Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, will show the film, “She Said”, as part of their Reel Discussions series, Thursday, May 25, 6pm.

Batavia Rotary Flags & Flowers
2023-05-25 10:00 - 2023-05-26 16:00
Batavia Rotary Club Flags and Flowers sale returns to downtown Batavia, Thursday and Friday, May 25th and 26th. Pick your own in person flowers from the sale in front of Lawley Insurance 10am to 4pm or obtain a voucher to pick up flowers at Delre’s Greenhouse by calling 300-9128.

Chicken BBQ & Live Music
2023-05-20 17:30 - 20:30
Ascension Parish, will host a chicken BBQ and Live music and dancing, Saturday, May 20, starting at 5:30pm, at the church, 17 Sumner Street, Batavia. Eat in or take out or music only.

Classic Old Car Show
2023-05-20 11:00 - 16:00
Batavia Veterans Home will host a classic old car show, Saturday, May 20, 11am to 4pm, in the parking lost area of buildings 4 and 5 at the Batavia Veterans Home. Rain date is Sunday, May 21.

HLOM Appraisals on Main
2023-05-20 10:00 - 15:00
The Holland Land Office Museum will host, ” Appraisals on Main”, Saturday, May 20th, 10am to 3pm at the Batavia First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main Street. Appraisals will be done by Bontrager Real Estate & Auction, Cottone Auctions, and Schultz Auctioneers. Registration is required in advance to receive a time slot for appraisal. Call 343-4727.

WBTA Really BIG Radio Auction
2023-05-20 08:00 - 11:00
The next WBTA Really BIG Radio Auction will be held Saturday, May 20, starting at 8am! Check out items going up for bid on our website – wbtai.com.

Crossroads House Spring Event
2023-05-12 12:00 - 16:00
Crossroads House annual spring auction will be held Saturday, May 13, noon to 4pm, at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 East Main Street, Batavia. Lunch will be available.

United Way Day of Caring
2023-05-11 09:00 - 17:00
Genesee County Day of Caring with the United Way will be held May 11th.

Morning News Brief
2023-05-10 08:00 - 17:00
Former Buffalo Bills kicker, Matt Araiza, who was accused of participating in a gang rape at a San Diego State party has been cleared of criminal charges. Investigators said that the accuser had been recorded during the party and during the alleged rape but that everything appeared consensual and most importantly, Araiza was not present. He had attended the party but had left a significant time before the sexual encounter between the girl and multiple men. Araiza was picked by the Buffalo Bills in 2022 and selected as punter after training camp. He was kicked off the team when the charges were made in August. Bills General Manager Brandon Beane said at the time that “this is bigger than Football.”
Sunday, May 14 marks one year since a white supremacist came to Buffalo and killed 10 people and injured three others in a racist attack at the Tops Friendly Markets on Jefferson Avenue. The City of Buffalo announced that “5/14 Remembrance Weekend: Reflection, Healing & Hope” events will begin Friday to honor the lives lost and impacted by the mass shooting. The events will include a panel discussion focused on combating white supremacy and social media radicalization; a luncheon for faith-based leaders; an educational program for school-aged children; a community gathering featuring food, music, and family-friendly activities; a moment of remembrance at the Tops on Jefferson and a memorial church service featuring Reverend Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA.
The Batavia School District sent out a message to families after a bomb threat on Tuesday. The Genesee County 911 Center received a call reporting there was a “bomb on a school bus” and placed the location of that bus in the City of Batavia. The Batavia Police Department and New York State Troopers immediately responded to locate the bus. The bus was found on State Street, and there were no longer any students on the bus after completing the afternoon route. Out of an abundance of caution, the New York State Police and their K9 unit performed a sweep of the bus in question and found no evidence of a credible threat. The Batavia Police patrol officers and detectives investigated the call and determined it came from the home of a John Kennedy Intermediate student. The student confessed the call was a prank, and the BPD determined there was no additional threat to the district. The case has been turned over to the Batavia Police Department’s Juvenile Detective. Wednesday pickup will proceed as normal.
Over 120 cubic yards of concrete was poured at the South Lyons Street bridge project. Union Concrete is wet curing the newly poured concrete with burlap sacks and sprinklers for the next 2 weeks. The next step is to set slabs between the roadway and the bridge to keep the project on schedule. The bridge is set to be completed in June.
Highland Park in Rochester is gearing up for the 125th Lilac Festival, set to kick off Friday. Thousands of people are expected to attend the festival, and safety measures are being taken behind the scenes to keep the crowds safe. Ed Schram, security manager for The Springut Group, the festival producer, said in a statement “The safety and security for the Rochester Lilac Festival is an effort overseen and managed in partnership with Monroe County, the City of Rochester, and first responders.” Schram said law enforcement officers will patrol the fenced perimeter with a minimum of two New York state-licensed security personnel monitoring each of the festival’s five entrances. Within the festival grounds, both uniformed and plain-clothed security personnel will patrol and conduct necessary inspections. There will be a visible police presence in the area during the 10-day event. And given the recent increase in car thefts and break-ins, he said officers will do everything they can to prevent cars from being stolen and broken into during the event.
Two Rochester colleges are getting into the swing of things as excitement builds for next week’s PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club. The mascots of St. John Fisher University and Nazareth College teamed up for the Birds of a Feather Drive Together event Tuesday at Oak Hill. Swoop and Cardinal took turns hitting drives, totaling 2,250 yards on three shots each. That total will be translated into a donation challenge for alumni from both schools to donate to PGA Reach, which aims to grow the game of golf in underrepresented and underserved communities.

Garden Talk Series
2023-05-04 12:00 - 13:00
Genesee County Master Gardeners Garden Talk Series Thursday, May 4, will feature everything you want to know about Houseplants. Call Mandy at 343-3040 to register to attend in person or receive a zoom link.

Morning News Brief
2023-04-30 08:00 - 17:00
A conceptual agreement may be in place but it’s still a month past the deadline and the legislatures haven’t looked at budget bills yet. The New York State Budget was supposed to be done by April 1st but there hasn’t been a full decision made on it yet. The housing debate will happen outside the budget, as Governor Hochul confirmed they could not come to an agreement on the New York Housing Compact, which had the goal of building 800,000 homes over the next decade. The Governor included the ability to override zoning restrictions along with some funding in her proposal, while the legislature proposed more funding to incentivize growth. The Governor says they have an agreement to ban natural gas in new construction in small buildings by 2025 and in large buildings in 2028. Opponents have questioned the affordability of the transition, and some lawmakers want the State to set the standard. The next extender needs to be passed by Tuesday for state workers’ checks to go out. Lawmakers expect an extender vote this afternoon.
In a little more than two weeks, the 2023 PGA Championship will start at Oak Hill Country Club. Thousands of people will be coming to Rochester, and though the tournament will only run a week, leaders say they have been planning for much longer. During the week the PGA Championship is in town, May 15-21, an estimated 200,000 people will join in on the fun. All those people in one spot might have some worried about security. Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter says you can expect to see a lot of police. Apart from local and county law enforcement, the state Division of Homeland Security has also been part of the planning process since the beginning. Paul Di Lella, the state’s assistant commissioner of emergency management, said his department is there to assist. Law enforcement says that safety is their top priority for the tournament.
Terry Smith is the proud owner of the newest Habitat for Humanity home. He put in 500 hours and 3 years helping to build the home on Oak Street. Smith walked into a Restore location a few years ago and filled out an application to be a homeowner. Smith works for a concrete company and has plans to build a patio and have friends over. City Manager Rachael Tableski, and many other volunteers were in attendance to welcome Terry Smith and his family into his new home. Genesee County Habitat for Humanity is currently working on another home on S. Main Street and potentially a second home soon.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced that 505 guns were turned in the Niagara Falls Gun buyback last week. 9 buybacks were held on the same day with over 3000 guns turned in across the state. The guns turned in included 185 assault rifles, 1,656 handguns, and 823 long guns. These figures include the 505 guns collected from the Niagara Falls event, which included 19 assault rifles, 280 handguns, and 106 long guns. Since 2019 gun buybacks have bought over 7000 guns from New Yorkers.
The Buffalo Bills have selected their draft picks for the year. They finished with 6 new players. In the first round they got Tight End Dalton Kincaid. In the second Offensive Guard O’Cyrus Torrence. Third round gave them Dorian Williams, a Linebacker. In the 5th the Bills picked up Wide Receiver Justin Shorter. In the 7th Offensive Lineman Nick Broeker and CornerBack Alex Austin.
Emmanuel Baptist Church still has lots available at their brand new community garden. The fence is almost completed. The raised planters are built and ready to be laid down. The fertilizer and fill is on the way along with water barrels, tools and everything else for a successful growing season. Plots are 4 foot by 3 foot and can be used for planting vegetables, flowers, herbs and more. They are 20 dollars a plot but if you come out and help set up once the pieces are all in place on a day to be announced later the plots are free. If you are interested in a plot call the church at 585 343 4905.

Gen. Valley Wind Ensemble
2023-04-29 16:00 - 17:00
Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble will perform Saturday, April 29, 4pm, in the Alexander Middle-High School. Children age 5 and under are free. Tickets available at the door.

Healthy Kids Day
2023-04-29 11:00 - 13:00
Saturday, April 29th, 11am to 1pm, Healthy Kids Day at the GLOW YMCA. Register by calling 344-1664.

Polka Night
2023-04-27 18:00 - 21:00
Batavia Downs, Park Road, will host Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra, for Polka BuzzNight, Thursday, April 27. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets available on line at BataviaConcerts.com.

GCA Spaghetti Dinner
2023-04-27 16:00 - 19:00
Genesee Cancer Assistance Joe Gerace annual spaghetti dinner will be held at the Stafford Fire Hall, Thursday, April 27th, 4pm to 7pm. Get your presale tickets by calling 345-0417.
