Events

Batavia Silver Stars square dance group will hold an open house for anyone interested in learning to square dance to modern music , Monday, September 30, 7pm to 8:15pm at the VA Medical Center, 220 Richmond Avenue, Bldg. 4, auditorium. (for more information contact Bill at 716-517-6012 or Jan at 585-762-8591)

Wyoming County Cornell Cooperative Extension and Master Gardener Volunteers will host the 15th annual garden bounty presentation and dinner event, Tuesday, October 1, at the Ag Business Center, 36 Center Street, Warsaw, 6pm.  Attendees must be 21 years of age or order; Pre-register by calling 585-786-2251 ext. 123.

Join guest speaker Marian Prezyna of Cat's Tail Farm Herbal Center and Botanical Sanctuary, Tuesday, October 1, 7pm, at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, for a talk  on Roses. Program is free and open to the public.

7th annual Crossroads House Spaghetti Western dinner will be held Wednesday, October 2, 5pm to  sold out, at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 Main Street, Batavia. Eat in or take out.

Join a Master Gardener, Thursday, October 3, 12:15pm at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, 420 East Main Street, Batavia, as she demonstrates making autumn decor. Bring your lunch.

There will be an American Red Cross blood drive Thursday, October 3, 2pm to 6pm, at Northgate South Campus, Bank Street, Batavia.

Pink Hatters and Friends, Celebrate the Cancer Survivors in our community, Thursday, October 10, 6pm, at Batavia Downs, Park Road, Batavia. Tickets are pre-sale ONLY; available now thru October 4 at Healthy Living, 164 Washington Avenue, Batavia.  (344-5331)

Holland Land Office Museum, 131 West Main Street, Batavia, will unveil works by Anthony E. Terrell, Friday, October 4, 7pm.

St. Paul Lutheran Church School will be holding a scrap metal drive, Saturday, October 5, 8am to noon. No propane tanks, microwaves, computers or monitors accepted.

St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, 31 Washington Avenue, Batavia, will hold a Scrap Metal drive, Saturday, October 5, 8am til noon. Propane tanks, microwaves, computers, or monitors will NOT be accepted. Limited pick ups will be available in the Batavia area for large appliances. Call 343-0488.

Medina Lions Club Annual Scarecrow Festival Saturday Oct 5th 9am – 3pm – Rain or Shine Come and enjoy a fun, family-friendly day at a historic farm out in the country! Located at Forrestel Horse Riding Farm, 11380 Main St., Medina, NY FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING Make & Take a life-sized Scarecrow for only […]

5K Run for the Acorns will be held Sunday, October 6 at the Genesee County Park and Forest. There will also be a 10K trail run and a kids fun run. Registration opens at 8am . Check out the website or call 585-344-1122 to register .

Varysburg Fire Dept. Auxiliary will host a buffet Breakfast, Sunday, October 6, 8am to noon, at the fire hall, rt. 20A. Children under age 5 are free.

Cowlesville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, will host a clam chowder sale, Sunday, October 6, noon until sold out, at the fire hall, 361 Clinton Street, Cowlesville. Bring in your own gallon, quart, or bowl .

A workshop for parents, caregivers, or educators of children with disabilities will be held Tuesday, October 8, 6pm to 8pm, at the Arc of Genesee Orleans, Community Center, 38 Woodrow Road, Batavia. Learn to recognize the signs of a bullying situation and the supports and services that are available. Call 716-332-4170 to make a reservation.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1 East Main Street, LeRoy, will hold the next Community for Understanding discussion on Thursday, October 10, 7pm. All are welcome; this meeting's topic; refugees.

Holland Land Office Museum will host three West Side Ghost walks with Connie Boyd, Friday, October 11, 18, and 25th, 7pm. Tours are limited to 25 people per 1.5 hour walk. For more information and registration call 343-4727.

Covington United Methodist Church, Simmons Road, North of Perry, will hold a ham dinner and bake sale, Saturday, October 12, 4pm to 7pm. Take outs available.

Rochester Regional Medical Center, UMMC, will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive, Monday, October 14, 10am to 2pm.

There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive, Friday, October 18, 1pm to 6pm at the Darien Town Hall.

Holland Land Office Museum will host Ghost Walks, Friday October 18, and 25th, 7pm with Connie Boyd. For registration or more information call 343-4727.

Genesee County ABATE and Stan's Harley Davidson and the Ladies of Harley Combat Vets, are hosting "Save the Headlights"  event and ride, Saturday, October 19, starting at Stan's on West Saile Drive, Batavia. Registration 10am. Proceeds benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance.

Genesee Symphony Orchestra will start the season off with a concert Sunday, October 20, 4pm, in the Pembroke School Auditorium. Tickets available at the door or online.

Enjoy some refreshments and find out what this club can do for your career. October 22, 2019 7:00 pm 190 Oak Street, Batavia (Emmanuel Baptist Church, rear entrance, next to Bob Evans) Walk-ins are always welcome! Or Contact us now to reserve a seat! 585-993-0515 LeslieAGMarino@yahoo.com Meetings are open to anyone soon to be 18 […]

Stafford Historical Society Fall Auction will be held Wednesday, October 23, 7pm, in the Town Hall, Rte. 237.

Aging with Options forum, Friday, October 25, 10am to 2pm at The Manor House, 427 East Main Street, Batavia. Event is free and open to the public.

Rotary Club of Batavia will host Trick or Trot 5K, Friday, October 25, 6pm, at 66 Harvester Avenue. Run through 3 Cemeteries. Register online  or the Rotary Facebook page.

Rotary Club of Batavia presents, Trick or Trot 5K, Friday, October 25, starting at 6pm, 66 Harvester Avenue, Batavia. Run through three of Batavia's Cemeteries. Register online, or facebook or contact Doug Forsyth.

Halloween Candlelight Ghostwalk in the Historic Batavia Cemetery, Harvester Avenue, Batavia, Saturday, October 26, 7pm. Reservations required. Call 943-5662.

Elba United Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Elba will host a Scalloped potato and ham dinner Saturday, October 26, 4pm to 6:30pm . Children under age 5 are free. Takeouts available.

The Holland Land Office Museum's last ghost walk of the season will be held Friday, October 25, 7pm. Tour limited to the first 25 registrants. Call 343-4727.

Halloween Parade sponsored by Kiwanis and Batavia's Original Pizzeria will form at Dan's Auto in the City Center on Sunday, October 27, 1pm. Parade ends at Batavia's Original on East Main Street, Batavia. (Call 343-3303 for more details)

Give the gift of Life! There will be an American Red Cross blood drive, Monday, October 28, 3pm to 7pm at the Batavia American Legion.

Stafford Preservation Group will host a meet the candidates night, Tuesday, October 29, 7pm to 9pm in the Stafford Town Hall.

Last Day to order your Holiday wreath to benefit Grand View Cemetery will be Friday, November 1. Pick up will be on Sunday, December 1 at the Cemetery Maintenance Garage 11am to 1pm. To order call Joyce at 343-0877.

Everyone is invited to attend the send off of the cannons at the Holland Land Office Museum, 131 West Main Street, Batavia, on Friday, November 1, 11am. The cannons need to be restored and preserved for generations to come. (call 343-4727 for more information)

The next really BIG WBTA Radio Auction will be held Saturday, November 2, 7am. Keep checking out the web site , wbtai.com, for items going up for bid.