Events

National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at T. F. Brown's, Batavia, on Tuesday, October 30. (call 591-1878 for more information)

"Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI" by David Grann, will be the book reviews during Books Sandwiched in, Wednesday, October 31, 12:10pm, at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia.

The last day to order your wreath to benefit the Grand View Cemetery, Rt. 33, Batavia, is Thursday, November 1. Call 343-0877.

Day of the Dead, Dia de Los Muertos, Celebration will be held Thursday, November 1, 3pm to 8pm, in Medina. Mariachi Music, food, and fun.

Loved Ones and Addiction: A Community Memorial Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 East Main Street, Batavia, Thursday, November 1, 7pm. This service is a memorial to those who have died due to drug and alcohol addition.

Crossroads House will host end of life Doula training, Friday and Saturday, November 2, 3, and 10th.  Interested individuals must attend all three  training sessions, totalling 20 hours, at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 East Main Street, Batavia. Call Kathy Peanepento at 585-409-3766 to register or for more information.

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will celebrate Leonard Bernstein Centennial, Friday, November 2, 7:30pm, at Brockport College Tower Fine Arts Center. Tickets available on line or by phone ( 585-395-2787) or in person at the box office, 180 Holley Street, Brockport.

61st annual Kiwanis Pancake Day will be held Saturday, November 3, 7am to 1pm, at St. Joseph Catholic School, 2 Summit Street, Batavia. Tickets available at the door or any Kiwanis member.

Saturday's Child presents the holiday doll and Teddy Bear show and sale, Saturday, November 3, 9:30am to 3pm at the Quality Inn, 8250 Park Road, Batavia.

Notre Dame High School Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held Saturday, November 3, 5:30pm. For tickets and more information call Emily Patrick at 585-343-2783 ext. 106.

Knights of Columbus, Kirby Council 325, will host a pancake breakfast, Sunday, November 4, 8am to noon, at Ascension Parish Church Hall, 15 Sumner Street, Batavia. Children 3 and under are free.

Corfu Grange Roast Pork Dinner, Sunday, November 4, starting at noon.

Bring your baked goods, crafts and gently used items to sell on Tuesday November 13th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm to Terry Hills Restaurant 5122 Clinton Street Road, Batavia. $12.50 inclusive (Lunch and Program) Guest Speaker Liz Ringwald from Boonville, NY presenting "I Remember Momma". Reservations/Cancellations appreciated by November 6th. Call Audrey at 585-591-1044 […]

Tuesday, November 6, 12:15pm, the Genesee County Master Gardeners will give a demonstration on how to make an outdoor greens display for winter, at the CCE office, 420 East Main Street, Batavia. Bring your lunch.

Independent Living Center of the Genesee Region, University Heights Arts Association, and Moon Java Cafe are teaming up to present Art of the Town, a free public art display, Wednesday, November 7, 5:30pm, at Moon Java, 56 Harvester Avenue, Batavia.   Call Cathy DeMare at 815-8501 ext. 400 for more information.

Elba Presbyterian Church will host their annual Turkey Dinner, Thursday, November 8, at the Elba Firemen's Rec Hall, starting at 4pm. Take outs available.

Genesee Cancer Assistance will host a Race Night at Batavia Downs, Friday, November 9, 5pm to 9pm. Tickets available at GCA Offices at 127 North Street, Wilmot Cancer Center, The Spa at Artimis, or Batavia Cross Training. For more information call 345-0417.

Kiwanis Club of Batavia will host a blood analysis wellness program, Saturday, November 10, 6am to 10am, at the YWCA, 301 North Street, Batavia. Personal physician authorization is required. Photo ID required. Call 1-800-234-8888.

The next WBTA Really BIG Radio Auction will be held Saturday, November 10, 7am. Check out the items going up for bid on the WBTA website auction page.

American Legion Post # 576, 53 West Main Street, LeRoy, will host a Turkey Dinner, Saturday, November 10, 4:30pm to 7pm. Take outs available.

Genesee Society of Model Engineers announce the Great Batavia Train Show, to be held Sunday, November 11, 9:30am to 3:30pm, in the Richard C. Call Arena on the GCC Batavia Campus. Children 13 and under are free. 9 (Call Mike at 585-768-4579 for more information)

Ascension Parish, 17 Sumner Street, Batavia, will host a spaghetti dinner, Wednesday, November 14, 4pm to 7pm, Take outs available. Tickets available at the door.

The Landmark Society of Genesee County invites the public to attend a talk " Little City Mojo: A Recipe for Batavia", Wednesday, November 14, 7:30pm, at 2.0.1 tavern, 201 East Main Street, Batavia. Tim Tielman, will offer insights on how small cities can recapture street level prosperity in the era of the big box stores […]

Come view the movie, " The Guemsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society", Thursday, November 15, 6pm, at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia.  Discussion will follow.

Thursday, November 16th is the last day to order pies and assorted baked goodies from Ascension Parish Altar and Rosary Society. Orders can be placed with Marcia Palmer at 343-0061.

Holland Land Office Museum, Main Street, Batavia, 17th annual Wonderland of Trees kicks off Friday, November 16. For tickets and more information contact the Holland Land Office Museum on line.

Arc of Genesee Orleans Chili and Chowder Fest, Saturday, November 17, 10am, at the Community Center, Woodrow Road, Batavia.

Ascension Parish and Community Action will hold a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway, Saturday, November 17, starting at 1pm until food is gone at the parish hall, 19 Sumner Street, Batavia.  Turkey, potatoes, yams, fruit and a dessert.

Batavia Downs , Park Road, Batavia, indoor concerts will feature Johnny Cash Tribute band in concert, Saturday, November 17, 8:30pm.  Tickets available online.

Sunday November 18th @ the Elba Fireman's Recreation Hall Route 98, Elba. Doors open at noon drawings begin at 2 pm.

The Lightwire Theater will perform, " A Very Electric Christmas", Sunday, November 18, at 2pm and 7:30pm in the Stuart Steiner Theater on the Batavia GCC Campus. Tickets available at the door or on line.

Join together to give thanks for God's bounty with different faith traditions in our community, Sunday, November 18, 4pm, at Batavia First United Methodist Church, Lewiston Road, Batavia.

Kiwanis Club of Batavia will host a free Thanksgiving Morning ice skate at Falleti Ice Arena, Evans Street, Batavia from 9am to 11am. Free admission, free rentals while supplies last.

The public is invited to make reservations for the 36th annual health and humanitarian award presented by The Jerome Foundation , luncheon to be held at Terry Hills Restaurant, Friday, November 30th, at noon. The last day to make your reservation is Wednesday, November 21. Call Chris Fix at 356-3419.

6th annual Caryville Inn 5K & Turkey Trot in memory of K-9 Officer Destro, will be held Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22. Registration opens at 8am; Race starts at 9am in front of the Caryville Inn, Oakfield. Pre-Registration encouraged; call 948-9780.

From all of us at WBTA , we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Morning Ice Skating Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Batavia is bring held Thursday November 22nd from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Falleti Ice Arena Evans Street, Batavia. Admission is free and there will be free rentals (while supplies last) Also Free Hot Chocolate!

The Alexander Fire Dept. will host their annual Christmas Crafts and vendor show at the Rec Hall, Rt. 98, Sunday, November 25, 10am to 3pm. Admission is free. (more information call Barb at 585-507-9930)

Monday, November 26, is the last day to register for the Richmond Memorial Library Foundation Scrabble Tournament for adults to be held Saturday, December 1, at Go Art! , 7pm.  Register online or for more information contact Samantha Stryker, 343-9550.

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, will host a hands on class regarding E-readers, phones, laptops, tablets. Bring your questions and gadgets, Monday, November 26, 10am to noon.  Call 343-9550 to register.

Learn about Facebook and sign up for an account, Monday, November 26, 1pm to 3pm, at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia. Call 343-9550 to register for this hands on class.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold its monthly meeting luncheon at T. F. Brown's, Batavia, at noon, on Tuesday, November 27. Call 591-1878.

Learn how to make slate snowmen coasters, in this craft class for adults, Tuesday, November 27, 6:30pm, at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia. Pre- Registration is required. Call 343-9550.

Holiday Wined up for Hospice, Friday, November 30, 6pm to 9pm at Terry Hills Golf Course, Clinton Street Road, Batavia. For more information and reservations, call Ellen Brokaw at 585-343-7596.

HomeCare and Hospice Foundation will host, " Holiday Wined Up for Hospice" fundraiser Friday, November 30, 6pm to 9pm at Terry Hills, Clinton Street Road, Batavia. Must be 21 to attend, with valid ID. Tickets available on line or call Ellen Brokaw at 585-343-7596.

Save the Date! Encore 2018 will be held Saturday, December 1, 6pm, in the Genesee Community College, Richard C. Call Arena, festuring Nik and the Nice Guys.  For more information go on line to the GCC website. 

Christmas in the City, hosted by the Downtown Business Improvement District, will be held Saturday, December 1, 2pm to 6pm, in downtown Batavia. Parade starts at 6pm. (for more information contact Beth at 344-0900)

An Old Time Radio Christmas will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, One East Main Street, LeRoy, on Sunday, December 2, from 1:3opm to 3pm. The program is free, but the church is accepting donations of non-perishable food items for the LeRoy Food Pantry and the backpack club.