Hometown Events

ALEXANDER

Flea Market - Saturday and Sunday, July 24 & 25, 8am-5pm both days, at the WNY Gas & Steam Engine Grounds, 10294 Gillate Rd., Alexander. Food & Drink available. Come search for that rare item or part. Many unique items to repurpose. Information call Bonnie 7 1 6 - 8 6 4 - 0 0 6 3 o r B i l l 7 1 6 - 3 8 0 - 7 0 6 1 . h t t p : / / w w w . alexandersteamshow.com

The Alexander Happy Agers will Resume Meetings on Monday, August 2 at 5:30pm at the A l e x a n d e r U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t Church in Alexander. This is a catered dinner. Reservations are needed by July 26th. Table service, drinks and condiments will be provided. Dinner served at 5:30pm with a brief meeting to follow, then entertainment. Any questions, call Barb 585-591-0974 or Denise 585-591-2842. BATAVIA

Closed For Remodeling - The “Kozy Korner’s” Thrift Shop at the Batavia First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Rd., Batavia is currently closed for remodeling. Reopening in the Fall. Noah’s Ark Children’s Program Fun Christian learning for children ages 3-12 with live animals, crafts and activities. Held Sundays, July 11 to September 5 from 10am-11am at the Batavia First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Rd., Batavia. No pre-registration is required, and you can participate in any or all of the dates the program takes place. All are welcome. NYS Covid guidelines in effect at the time will be followed.

Genesee County 4-H Market Animal Auction: Join us at the 51st annual Genesee County 4-H Market Animal Auction at the Genesee County Fair on Thursday, July 29th at 7:00pm. Selling chickens, goats, lambs, beef steers, dairy steers and hogs raised by local 4-H youth. For more information, contact the Genesee County 4-H O f f i c e a t 5 8 5 - 3 4 3 - 3 0 4 0 o r genesee4h@cornell.edu. Holland Land Office Museum C o n c e r t : S t e v e K r u p p n e r “Americana Music” - Join us Wednesday, July 21st, 7pm-9pm as the Holland Land Office Museum welcomes local musician Steve Kruppner as he plays an outdoor concert at the museum. The concert will feature various genres of songs that can be summed up as “Americana”. The concert will be outdoors weather permitting. If you would like to bring your own chair you are welcome, but seating will be provided. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside. Admission is $5 or $4 for museum members. If you are interested in attending please call the museum at 585-343-4727. Pulled Pork Dinner - includes pulled pork on roll, macaroni salad, beans, brownie. Friday, July 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm or until sold out. Held at the Batavia First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Rd., Batavia. Drive-through takeout only. Adults $12., seniors 65 and older $7. Phone the church office at 585-343-4708 to reserve tickets.

Gloryway Quartet Gospel Singers - Gloryway Quartet - chosen as the 2019 Artist of the Year by Southern Gospel NY. Event is free. A love offering will be taken to help support the Gloryway Quartet ministry. Held Sunday, July 18, 1011am at the Batavia First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Rd., Batavia. Phone the church office at 585-343-4708 for more information.

Farmers’ Market Coupons - The Genesee County Office for the Aging will be handing out Senior F a r m e r s ’ M a r k e t C o u p o n s Thursdays beginning July 8 from 2-4pm at our outdoor patio on 2 Bank St, Batavia. Every Friday in July from 10am-12pm at the Genesee Country Farmers’ Market in the old JC Penney’s lot and every Saturday in July from 9am-12pm at the LeRoy Farmers’ Market on Trigon Park. If you live in Senior Housing, there is a flyer posted with the dates our staff will be at your location.

Crossroads House Garage Sale! Thursday, July 29, 9am-6pm. Friday, July 30, 9am-4pm. Saturday, July 31, 9am-noon. No Early Birds. Located at 11 Liberty Street, Batavia, NY. Pre-Sale: Wednesday July 28 from 9am-noon. Admission $5 per person aged 16 or older. We are accepting donations of saleable items on Mondays & Thursdays from 10am-2pm, until sale. For more information, please call Jackie at (585) 734-0125.

HLOM Guest Speaker Series: Bill Kauffman “The Congressional Journal of Barber Conable”. Join us Wednesday, July 28th, 7pm, Holland Land Office Museum as we welcome local author Bill Kauffman as he debuts his latest work The Congressional Journal of Barber Conable, 1968-1984.“ Kauffman is the editor of the work which is a compilation of entries from Congressman Barber Conable about the machinations of Congress and the American government at the highest level. Admission is $3 per person or $2 for museum members. The presentation will also be available via Zoom, to find the link please visit the museum’s Facebook p a g e o r w e b s i t e w w w . hollandlandoffice.com. Copies of the book will also be available for sale. Java with Joe E.- Erica Wanescki “Polio Treatment in WNY”: Join us Thursday, July 22nd at 9 am at the Holland Land Office Museum as we welcome Erica Wanescki as she details the history of the treatment of the disease polio in Western New York. Java with Joe E. is free to attend. If you plan on attending p l e a s e c a l l t h e m u s e u m a t 585-343-4727. The presentation will also be available via Zoom, please visit the museum’s Facebook page or www.hollandlandoffice. com for the link.

BROCKPORT

Free Airplane Rides: Launched in 1992, the Young Eagles program has dedicated more than 25 years to giving youth ages 817 their first free ride in an airplane. It’s the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation. Today, more than 2 million young people have enjoyed a free introductory flight through the Young Eagles program. These flights are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers Register at: FlyYoungEagles44@gmail.com. Held July 17, August 7 and September 11 from 10-2pm at the Eaa Chapter 44-Sport Aviation Center of Western NY, 44 Eisenhauer Dr., Brockport. https://chapters.eaa.org/ eaa44

CANANDAIGUA

LIVE Summer Programming Finger Lakes Opera - Join us for Summer Scenes on July 21, 2021 @ 7 PM at Lincoln Hill Farms. Tickets limited and available @ fingerlakesopera.org and Three Little Pigs on July 25, 2021 @ 4 PM at M a x i o n S t a g e ( d o w n t o w n Canandaigua). Tickets free, but l i m i t e d w i t h r e g i s t r a t i o n @ fingerlakesopera.org

DARIEN

Darien Senior Citizens - Next meeting is Wednesday July 14th at State Park eat at NOON in for free. Call me for the list of what people a r e b r i n g i n g . C e l l p h o n e 585-409-0899 Sherry Garigen President of the seniors

EAST PEMBROKE

Children’s Bible Hour - Every Wednesday in July from 10-11am. Ages: Kindergarten - 11 years old. Story, music, art, and snacks. Cornerstone Church of East Pembroke, 2583 Main Rd. (Rt 5), East Pembroke.

OAKFIELD

Chicken Barbeque! The Oakfield United Methodist Church will conduct its annual chicken barbeque on Wednesday, July 21, from 4:30 until 6:00 pm, drive-thru only. For $12, you will receive 1/2 chicken, potato salad, baked beans, roll, drink, and dessert. Please call the church at 585-948-5550 and leave a message to order tickets.

PAVILION

The Genesee Valley Civil War Roundtable will be meeting on Wednesday, July 21st at 7pm at the Pavilion United Methodist Church in Pavilion at the Crossroads of Route 19 & 63. The speaker will be Joyce Thompson-Hovey who will enlighten you on a little known person who played a key role in the Lincoln Assassination aftermath. The church is handicap accessible. Everyone is welcome to attend.

SPRINGWATER

Hike Genesee Park in Bethany: Hike & Explore Genesee County Park in Bethany with Springwater Trails Sunday, July 11 from 4-6PM. For additional info/directions/ u p d a t e s v i s i t t h e w e b s i t e : springwatertrails.org

STAFFORD

LeRoy-Stafford Senior Citizens: Luncheon will be on Wednesday, July 21st at 12:30 PM at the Knights of Columbus. Lunch and dessert will be provided at a cost of $5 per person. Please bring your own beverage. After lunch join in on an afternoon of fun and games. CONTACT - Rosemary #506-5233, Lucy #721-6073 or Sue #861-0422, before JULY 16TH, to reserve your spot.

A l l Y o u C a n E a t P a n c a k e Breakfast by the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department, Main Road, Stafford. Save the Date!! Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 8am to 1pm. Adults $8.00, children 5-12 $5.00 and under 5 free.

Santa Hat Society Purchases Christmas gifts for families with children, who have suffered a traumatic loss of a parent or child, family members suffering from an incurable illness or a hardworking family in serious fi nancial distress through no fault of their own. www.santahatsociety.org