Events

Genesee County Master Gardeners will discuss Hell Strip Plantings in the next Garden Talk Series, Thursday, May 2, 12:15pm, at the Cornell Cooperative Extension. The Hell Strip is the area between the street and the sidewalk. Talk is free and open to the public. Bring your lunch.

Genesee County Health Dept. will offer a free anti Rabies immunization clinic, Thursday, May 2, 4pm to 7pm. at the Pembroke Highway Dept., Corner Rt. 5 & 77. Each dog, cat, or ferret must be accompanied by an adult who can control it. Voluntary donations accepted.

Eastman School of Music graduate students will present a classical guitar and Chinese Pipa Music concert, Thursday, May 2, 7pm, at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia.

American Legion Post 576, 53 West Main Street, LeRoy, will host a NY Strip Steak with a side of Spaghetti dinner, Saturday, May 4, 4pm to 8pm. Gluten free available. Take outs available.

West Middlebury Baptist Church, East Bethany, will hold a rummage sale, Saturday, May 4, 8am to 11am.

Elba United Methodist Church, Chapel Street, will host a pork dinner, Saturday, May 4, 4pm to 6:30pm. Children 5 and under are free.

TonawandaValley Federal Credit Union Junior Banking Scholarship 5K and 10K will be held on Sunday, May 5, starting at 8:45am at TVFCU, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Batavia. Race day registration opens at 8am; pre-race registration online or Friday, May 3, 9am to 6pm inside TVFCU.

Batavia First Presbyterian Church, 300 East Main Street, will host a Jazz Sunday, May 5th, 9am worship service and at 10:45 service.

Cowlesville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, 361 Clinton Street, Rt. 354,  will host a chicken bbq, Sunday, May 5, starting at noon. Eat in or take out.

All women are welcome to the Tuesday, May 14th, meeting of the Batavia Christian Women's Connection. Reservations needed by Tuesday, May 7th, for meeting at Terry Hills Restaurant, 11:30am.  Call Audrey at 591-1044.

Go Art!, 201 East Main Street, Batavia, will host a series of culinary classes on the second Thursday of each month thru June. Class size is limited and start at 6pm. May 9th class will make Hand Made fresh pasta. To register call 343-9313 or go online.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1 East Main Street, LeRoy, will hold their next session for the Community of Understanding, Thursday, May 9, 7pm. "Overcoming Hate" will be the topic. (Call 768-7200 for more information)

"Freedom, A Modern Dance Show About Your Rights", will be performed, Friday, May 10, 7:30pm, in the Stuart Steiner Theatre, GCC Batavia Campus. Tickets available at the boxoffice or at the door.

Join the 2019 Hunger Walk and 5K, Saturday, May 11th. Walk starts and ends at the Corfu United Presbyterian Church, 63 Alleghany Road, Corfu, with registration at 9:30am. Pembroke Weekend Bagged Meal Program, Corfu Area Food Pantry, and Rise Against Hunger will benefit. Call 599-6414 for more information or pre-registration.

Saturday's Child presents the 58th annual doll and teddy bear show and sale, Saturday, May 11, 9:30am to 3pm, at the Quality Inn, Park Road, Batavia. Children under age 12 are free.

On Saturday, May 11, 10am to 2pm, the Marine Corps League, Hansen Brothers Detachment 951, will be in front of the Batavia Wal-Mart selling hot dogs to benefit their Toy for Tots campaign. They will be joined by the American Legions Ladies Auxiliary with their Memorial Day Poppy campaign.

Learn the basics of Microsoft powerpoint in this hands on class, Wednesday, May 15, 10am to noon at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia. To register, call 343-9550.

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, will hold an introductory hands on class to learn the basics of Microsoft Publisher, Wednesday, May 15th, 1pm to 3pm. To register call 343-9550.

The next WBTA Really BIG Radio Auction will be held Saturday, May 18, 7am. Check out our website for items going up for bid!

Genesee County Master Gardeners will host their Spring Garden Gala, Saturday, May 18, 10am to 1pm, at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 420 East Main Street, Batavia.

LeRoy American Legion, will host a Corn Hole Tournament, Saturday, May 18. Contact Josh Wallace for details and registration. Call 585-297-3663.

Chicken BBQ, Sunday, May 19, 11am til sold out, at the Dibble Family Event Center, West Main Street Road, Batavia. All proceeds benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance.

Grand View Cemetery, Rt. 33, Batavia, will host a chicken bbq, Sunday, May 19, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Pre-sale tickets available at Adam Miller Toy & Bike or Salvania's Restaurant.

Cornerstone Church of East Pembroke, Rt. 5, will host a chicken bbq, Sunday, May 19, starting at noon until sold out.

United Way Day of Caring. Volunteers from area businesses donate their time and energy to help individuals and agencies in our community, Wednesday, May 22.

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services will benefit from the dinners served at Tully's, East Main Street, Batavia, on Thursday, May 23. A Printed coupon must be presented when ordering; coupons available at WBTA Studios, 113 Main Street, Batavia.

Come view the movie, " They Shall Not Grow Old", and join in discussions afterward at the Richmond Memorial Library, Thursday, May 23, 6pm.

The name of the dance is the Peppermint Twist. Music of the 40's, 50's, and 60's Dinner Dance, Thursday, June 6, at Ascension Parish Center, 17 Sumner Street, Batavia. Doors open at 4:30pm. Pre-Sale Tickets Only By May 24th. Call the Office for the Aging at 343-1611.

The Batavia Girls Fastpitch Softball organization and the Batavia Lions Club will host a 12u six team tournament Saturday, May 25, starting at 8:45am in Lions Park, John Kennedy and Batavia Middle School fields. Championship game begins approximately 5:15pm in Lions Park.

Godfrey's Pond, Griswold Road, Batavia, will host an open house, Sunday, May 26, noon to 5pm. New Pool Complex will also have a grand opening!

The Batavia Memorial Day Parade will be held starting at the Eastown Plaza at 9:45am, Monday, May 27, and ends at the Alva Place Parking lot. Traditional Memorial Day observances also will be held at 10:30am at the UMMC Jerome Center. Any veterans wishing to participate just need to show up at the plaza at […]

Byron Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary will host a chicken bbq, immediately following the 11am Memorial Day Parade at the Byron Fire Hall, Rt. 262. Music by the Hills Brothers.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, May 28, at T. F. Brown's Restaurant, at noon. Call 591-1878.

Myths of the Salem Witch Hunt will be explored Thursday, May 30, 7pm, at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia.

Batavia First United Methodist Church, Lewiston Road, will host its 2nd annual pulled pork dinner, Friday, May 31, 5pm to 7pm. Eat in or take out.