Events

National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold their monthly meeting, Tuesday, July 30, noon, at T. F. Brown's, Batavia. Call 591-1878.

Make a set of four cards, Wednesday, July 31, 6:30pm, in a card making class for adults at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia. Theme of cards will tie into the summer reading program. Registration required. Call 343-9550.

The Batavia Concert Band will play in Centennial Park, Batavia, Wednesday, July 31, 7pm. Bring your lawn chairs.

Is your business registered yet for the GLOW Corporate Cup? Register for the 5K walk or run and network with other companies after the race in Centennial Park, Thursday, August 1. For registration and more information go online.

Friday, August 2, Tanya Tucker will appear on stage for the Rockin the Downs Summer Concert Series, Park Road, Batavia. Doors open at 4:30pm.  Tickets available online.

The Ohms Band will play Friday, August 2, 7pm, in Jackson Square, Downtown Batavia, 7pm. Concert part of the Business Improvement District summer concert series. Bring your lawn chairs.

23rd annual Ricky Palermo Spinal Injury Research Golf Tournament, Saturday, August 3. For Registration and more information call Ricky at 585-739-8522.

American Legion Post 576, 53 West Main Street, LeRoy, will host an all you can eat breakfast, Sunday, August 4th, 8am to noon.

Batavia Muckdogs play at 5:05 Sunday, August 4, against the Connecticut Tigers.

Music for Missions Charity lawn concert at River Springs Lodge, Church Road, Darien Center, will be held for Hunter's Hope, Sunday, August 4. Doors open at 5:15. Fireworks follow the concert. Tickets available on line.

First Baptist Church, South Lake Road, Pavillion, will hold vacation bible school for youth ages 4 through 12, Monday, August 5th, thru, Friday, August 9, 9am to noon. (call 584-3179 for more information)

The Batavia Concert Band will close their summer concert season on Wednesday, August 7, with their concert in Centennial Park, Batavia, 7pm. Bring your lawn chairs.

Kayaking at DeWitt Recreation Area that was cancelled in July has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 10, 10am to noon or 1pm to 3pm. Rent a kayak or bring your own. Pre-registration is required by Thursday, August 8. Call 344-1122.

American Red Cross Blood drive, Thursday, August 8, 3pm to 7pm, at the Batavia American Legion, Rt.98 South, Batavia.

The Presbyterian Churches of Elba and Barre Center will hold a free mobile food pantry, Thursday, August 8, 5pm to 7pm at the Barre Center Church, Rt. 98. You must be 18 years of age to pick up food, but there is no income verification nor ID requirements. Provide your own bags and transportation.

Rockin the Downs summer Concert series closes out with Theory taking the stage, Friday, August 9 at Batavia Downs, Park Road, Batavia. Doors open at 4:30pm.  Tickets available on line.

The Ghost Riders will close out the Jackson Square Downtown Batavia Summer Concert Series by the BID 7pm, Friday, August 9.  Bring your lawn chairs.

Register for the Night Sky tour and stargazing at the Genesee County Park, Friday, August 9th, 9pm to 11pm. Pre-registration is required, call 344-1122. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Chapin 12th annual charity golf tournament will be held Saturday, August 10, at Terry Hills, Batavia. Call 343-3140 ext. 3018 for more information.

Wyoming County Fair will be held Saturday, August 10 thru Saturday, August 17, in Pike.

5th annual Beertavia craft beer festival, Saturday, August 10, 3pm to 6pm at the Corner of Bank Street and Alva Place in Downtown Batavia. Tickets available on line or Adam Miller Toys, Bourbon & Burger, or Angotti Beverage.

Batavia Muckdogs start a home game series against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers Sunday, August 11, at 5:05pm.

Come view the movie, "October Sky", and join in discussions afterward at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, Tuesday, August 13, 6pm.

Genesee County Health Dept. will offer a free anti rabies immunization clinic Thursday, August 15, 4pm to 7pm, at the Genesee County Fairgrounds, East Main Street, Batavia. Dogs, Cats, Ferrets, must be accompanied by an adult who can control the animal. Voluntary donations accepted.

6th annual Community Action Angels Children's Carnival, Friday, August 16, 11am to 2pm, in Lambert Park, 100 Verona Avenue, Batavia.

"On the Same Page" Conference, a day of information and support for individuals with intellectual  disabilities  and their parents or care givers,  Saturday, August 17, 9am to 2pm at Daemen College, Amherst. Call  716-332-4170 to register.

LeRoy Rotary will be collecting food items for the backpack program Saturday, August 17, 9am to 3pm, in the Sav A Lot parking lot, LeRoy. The backpack program helps to ensure children have something to eat while not at school.

Hogs for Paws will be hosted by Stan's Harley Davidson, W. Saille Drive, Batavia, Saturday, August 17, 10am to 3pm. Help the animals of Genesee County, bring a wish list item to the event. (Paper towels, dog and cat food, liter, towels, etc)

8th annual Jim Thompson Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Sunday, August 18, at The Batavia Country Club. Registration starts at 7:30am. (more information contact Jeremy Thompson at 409-9672)

Music for Missions Charity will hold a lawn concert to benefit David's Refuge, Sunday, August 18, at River Spring Lodge, Church Road, Darien Center. Doors open at 5pm. Tickets Available online.

The Holland Land Office Museum, West Main Street, Batavia, will host the Genesee Area Genealogists group: Writer's Workshop, Monday, August 19, 10am to noon. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in researching family history.

The Holland Land Office Museum will host Java with Joe E., Thursday, August 22, 9am, at the museum, West Main Street, Batavia. County Historian, Dr. Michael Eula will discuss the county reaction to the assassinations of the Kennedys and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Arc of Monroe's " A Moving Experience" dance group will perform at the Strong Museum, Rochester, Thursday, August 22, at noon.

The annual St. Jerome Hospital reunion will be held Friday, August 30, 5p m to 9pm at the Dibble Family Event Center, West Main Street Road, Batavia. Call  John and Ann Arent for more information and reservations, 344-0481 by August 23.

Genesee County Park and Forest,  is holding and open house Saturday, August 24, 11am to 1pm, to introduce the newly build Pavilion D. Grab lunch served by The Acorns and check out the new facility complete with bathrooms.

Batavia Downs, Park Road, Batavia, hosts Family Fun Day and the Wiener Dog Races, Sunday, August 25. 80 Dogs take the track after an afternoon of horse racing.

The 4th annual United Way Summer Serenade featuring the Genesee Symphony Orchestra will be held at The LeRoyan, Rt. 5, LeRoy, Sunday, August 25, starting at 4:30pm. Tickets available online.

Batavia Muckdogs start a three day home game series with the Williamsport Crosscutters Sunday, August 25, 5:05pm.

Batavia Muckdogs play the Williamsport Crosscutters, Monday, August 26, at 7:05pm.

Batavia Muckdogs end their home series with the Williamsport Crosscutters on Tuesday, August 27, at 11:05am.

Author Lorna MacDonald Czarnota will talk about, "Legends, Lore, and Secrets of Western New York", Thursday, August 29th, 7pm, at the Holland Land Office Museum, West Main Street, Batavia.

Batavia Muckdogs host the Auburn Doubledays, Saturday, August 31, at 7:05pm.  At the conclusion of the game, the last of the 2019 fireworks shows will go off.

Music for Missions Charity, Church Road, Darien Center, will host a Make A Wish Benefit Concert, Sunday, September 1, on the lawn, gates open at 4:45pm. Tickets available one line. Fireworks after concert.

The Batavia Muckdogs conclude their home games of the 2019 season on Sunday, September 1, against the Auburn Doubledays with game time starting at 5:05pm.