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Byron Bergen Public Library

13 S. Lake St., Bergen (585) 494-1120 Byron-BergenPublicLibrary.org Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 10-1 & 2-7; Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-1

Caledonia Library

3108 Main Street, Caledonia (585) 538-4512 Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 2-5:30 & 7-9; Tues. 9-1 & 2-5:30; Fri. 2-5:30; Sat. 9-1

Chili Public Library

3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester (585) 889-2200 • www.chililibrary.org Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-9; Fri.-Sat. 9-5, Sunday Closed

Hollwedel Memorial Library

Pavilion • (585) 584-8843 Hours: Mon., Wed. 2-7; Tue., Sat. 10-Noon; Fri. 11-5

Mumford Branch Library

883 George Street, Mumford (585) 538-6124 Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 12-6

Newman Riga Library

1 S. Main St. Churchville, NY www.newmanrigalibrary.org (585) 293-2009 Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 11-5; Tues., Thurs. 11-9; Sat. 10-2

Scottsville Free Library

28 Main Street, Scottsville (585) 889-2023 Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 10-5; Tues., Thurs. 1-8; Sat. 10-1

Here’s what’s happening at your local library…

Chili Public Library: MINECRAFT MONDAYS: Monday, March 14th at 6PM. For all ages. Bring your Minecraft knowledge! No registration. SIMPLY STORIES: Tuesday, March 15th at 10AM. For all ages with an adult. A special storytime of fun! No registration. TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: Tuesday, March 15th at 4PM. Ages 12 and under with an adult. Read to a therapy dog! No registration. GAMES FOR TEENS: Tuesday, March 15th at 6PM. Have a fun gaming evening! Registration required. MAKER MARCH: Tuesday, March 15th at 7PM. For ages 13-18. Create a game! Registration required. PRESCHOOL PALS: Thursday, March 17th at 10AM. Ages 4-5 with an adult. Join for stories and songs! Registration required. BABIES AND BOOKS: Thursday, March 17th at 10:30AM. Ages up to 24 months with an adult. Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays. No registration. LEGO CLUB: Tuesday, March 17th at 6PM. For ages 13-18. A fun LEGO building evening! No registration.

Hollwedel Memorial Library: Event(s) STORYTIME: Tuesdays at 11 am. Join Miss Josselyn for stories, singing, dancing, projects, take and makes and fun!! You can attend in person or watch on Facebook Live. You can also watch the broadcast later on Facebook if you miss the live broadcast. BOOK CLUB: March 16, 2:30 pm. For March, in honor of women’s history month, we will be reading The Only Woman in the Room, by Marie Benedict. Stop in and pick up a copy of the book. and join us on the 16th for our discussion! KNITTERS’ NOOK: Mondays at 3:30. Come join our friendly needleworkers and work on your project! BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Board meetings are held on the second Wed. of each month at 6 pm in the library.

Caledonia Library: NEW ITEMS (Adult Fiction) The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley, The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake, Gwendy’s Magic Feather by Richard Chizmar (Stephen King); (DVDs) A m e r i c a n U n d e r d o g , E t e r n a l s , Encanto. SENIOR BOOK CLUB Current selection “The Dark Hours” by Michael Connelly. The next meeting is March 29th at 2:15 p.m. BOARD MEETINGS Are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. All interested parties are invited to attend. DID YOU KNOW Your library card links you to all 42 libraries in the OWWL system. You can place items on hold, download e-books, renew items on your account and so much more. DON’T FORGET We have 2 dedicated computers for patron use. You can sign up for 1 hour blocks of computer time. Scottsville Free Library: Scottsville Free Library Association Annual Meeting March 24th at 6:00pm via ZOOM For more information please contact us at 585-889-2023 or scotts@ libraryweb.org

ALEXANDER

Fishermen´s Flea Market - Saturday, March 19 from 9-2pm. $2 Admission, Children 12 & Under Are Free. Alexander Firemen’s Recreation Hall, 10708 Rt. 98, Alexander. New & Used: Rods, Reels, Custom Baits, Tackle & More! Lunch can be purchased from Alexander Fire Dept. Jim: 5 8 5 - 5 9 1 - 0 1 6 8 o r J o e : 716-440-0004.

ATTICA

Maple Weekend Train Rides March 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th. Departs at 9am and 12:30pm each day! Tickets: $55 per person. Take a ride to North Java on the A&A Railroad and learn about the Maple Syrup production and visit the Kibler Sugar Shack. On the way back, enjoy a catered meal by Wayne Abbott from the Flipside. Visit w w w . a a r a i l r o a d . c o m o r c a l l 585-492-3100 to book your tickets today! *ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT “THE CHARLOTTE HOUSE OF NORTH JAVA”. Maple Weekend / A r c a d e & A t t i c a R a i l r o a d , aarailroad.com.

AVON

February is merely as long as is needed to pass the time until March. ~J.R. Stockton

The Choruses & Theatre of Avon Central School District present BIG FISH. Held Friday & Saturday, March 11 & 12 at 7pm and Sunday, March 13 at 2pm, at the Avon Central School Auditorium. All seats $12. Tickets at the door or go to: showtix4u.com. This show is rated PG-13 and best suited for students in Grades 5 + and adults.

BATAVIA

Museum Quilt Guild Meetings The Museum Quilt Guild meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the VA Medical Center Auditorium, 222 Richmond Ave., Batavia. Masks are currently required inside this facility. Regular meetings begin at 9:30 am and include a short business meeting, Show & Tell and a program. Dues are $20 /year for each member. Workshops may be schedule for a nominal fee. Please visit us!

Wolcott J. Humphrey III Symposium Schedule - Location: Richard C. Call Arena ~ GCC Batavia Campus ~ 1 College Road, Batavia. Date: April 21, 2022. 9:00 a.m. Registration. 9:30 a.m. Panel moderated by Dr. Benjamin Houlton, Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University. 10:30 a.m. Audience Q & A. 11:00 a.m. Presentation by Peter Boyd, CEO & Founder of Time4Good and Fellow at Yale Center for Business and Development. 11:45 a.m. Audience Q & A. 12:00-1:30 p.m. Lunch and Table Talks. 1:30 p.m. Closing Remarks. Tickets $20/ person; Students tickets are free. R e g i s t e r a t h t t p s : / / gccfoundationinc.org/humphrey. Contact: GCC Foundation at 5 8 5 - 3 4 5 - 6 8 0 9 o r e m a i l foundation@genesee.edu.

HLOM Java with Joe.- Mary Ellen Reardon, “Seven Springs Country Club”: Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Java with Joe E. morning presentation group on Thursday, March 24 at 9 am. This month we welcome local author and researcher Mary Ellen Reardon as she shares the history of Seven Springs Country Club through her book “Seven Springs Country Club: A Century of Stewardship.” Copies of the book will be available for sale. The event is free to the public. Masks are required. The program will also be available via Zoom by following the links on the museum’s Facebook page or website www.hollandlandoffice.com.

Notre Dame’s First Annual Running with the Irish 5K Run/Walk to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and support the school and the GLOW ARC. March 12th. Race begins 10AM at Notre Dame High School, 73 Union St, Batavia. T-shirts sizes limited. Price $30. Prizes available for winners in male/female age categories. Also, the local school with the most runners/walkers will receive the ND Irish Trophy! Winners announced at TF Brown’s after the race where we can eat, drink and be merry! Come dress up and run or walk! Registration: www. ndhsbatavia.com STRANGE BUT TRUE

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HLOM Guest Speaker Series- Susan Eck: Tuesday, March 22nd at 7 pm as we welcome back Susan Eck. She will be sharing her presentation “Emblem of Equality: Woman Suffrage in WNY.” Admission $3/$2 for museum members. Masks required. You can also join us via Zoom by following the links on the museum’s Facebook page or website www.hollandlandoffice.com. The Guest Speaker Series is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART! VFW Post 1602 Auxiliary Corned Beef/Ham Dinner - VFW Post 1602 Auxiliary, 25 Edwards St, Batavia is hosting a Corned Beef / Ham Dinner on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 4 PM till Sold out. $12 Donation / person. Dinner includes Corned Beef; Ham; Cabbage; Potato; Carrots; and Onions. Music by Old State Roadhouse from 6 PM - 9 PM. Presale recommended: available at the Post or by calling 585-344-3249 after 4:30 PM on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Open to the Public. BERGEN

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans 50th Anniversary Celebration - The Firing Pin and Bergen Business & Civic Association will be hosting a celebration of the Vietnam War on June 11th. We are Honoring all Vietnam Veterans and veterans from all the wars to participate in the parade starting 12pm at the Bergen Fire Department Hall (10 Hunter St. Bergen). There will be a ceremony after the parade and then all veterans are invited to The Firing Pin where the Vietnam Veterans will receive Lapel pins and certificates. Free refreshments for all veterans. Please RSVP to palretired@gmail.com if you need to ride on the float or have any questions. Little Hands Preschool Annual Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction to be held on Saturday, March 26. To benefit The Barry Miller Scholarship Fund. Serving from 8 am to 10:30 am. Menu includes Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Fruit & Drinks. Cost is $7.50 for Adults, $5 for Children under 10 years of age, $25 for a Family of 4-6 people. We are located at the Bergen United Methodist Church at 27 S. Lake Ave. (Rte 19) in Bergen. For more information, please call the church office at 585-494-1312. Our website is: www.littlehandspreschool. info

BYRON

Weight Loss Support Group Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). Join us for support and tips to help take off unwanted pounds! We meet Wednesday evenings at 5:30 at the Byron First Presbyterian Church, 6293 Main Street, Byron. Yearly membership is $32 and weekly dues are $1. CALEDONIA

Annual Senior Citizens St. Patrick’s Boiled Dinner - Canceled: The Cal-Mum Lions Club regretfully must cancel the Corned Beef Dinner in March at J. W. Jones Hall in Caledonia due to the pandemic. CHILI

The First Presbyterian Church of Chili’s Food Cupboard, which is now affiliated with Food Link, continues to be held the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 11:30 at 3600 Chili Ave. It would be helpful if you could register although this is not required - by c a l l i n g 8 8 9 - 9 8 9 6 T u e s d a y Thursday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you the third Saturday of each month! CHURCHVILLE

Ham Dinner at Union Church Join us for a delicious Ham Dinner on Saturday, March 12, from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM or till SOLD OUT at the Union Congregational Church, 14 North Main St., Churchville (585) 293-1665. Serving: Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Carrots, Green Beans, Baked Pineapple, and Cake. C o s t : $ 1 2 . N o R e s e r v a t i o n s Accepted. Helping Our Neighbors - Several churches have joined together to provide food for families who need a little extra. Some of this food is also provided by businesses as well as individuals. Residents in the Riga area are welcome to come to Union Church, 14 N. Main Street in Churchville, to pick up a box of nutritious food for their families. Distribution is made every third Tuesday of each month between 4 and 5 pm. Drive into the church parking lot and follow the signs. If you know of any in need, please inform them of this program.

WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MOBILE PHONE ETIQUETTE

Always use appropriate language. When using a mobile phone in public, refrain from peppering conversations with expletives or graphic language. Children may be nearby without your knowledge, but even if there are no young people in the immediate vicinity, your fellow adults likely don’t want to hear foul or graphic language.

LEROY

“Music at St. Mark’s,” a free monthly concert series at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1 East Main St., LeRoy will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 7:00 pm. The onehour concert will feature jazz duo Laura Dubin on piano and Antonio Guerrero on percussion. This couple has performed around the world on Holland America Cruise Lines as well as in Mexico City and at the Rochester International Jazz Festival. The program is funded by a Restart NY grant through GO ART! More information at www. stmarksleroy.org or by emailing stmarksleroy@gmail.com.

MUMFORD

Mother’s Day at GCVM - On Mother’s Day interpreters in the Historic Village will showcase a number of tasks and activities reflective of what life was like for 19th-century mothers. Explore historic homes, kitchens, and heirloom gardens, and don’t forget to treat mom to a traditional 19th-century pastry from the D.B. Munger & Co. Confectionery! And most importantly - don’t forget that all Moms receive free admission on Mother’s Day! Sunday, May 8th, 10-4pm, Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. Cost: $18. https://www.gcv.org/ events/opening-day/

OAKFIELD

O a k f i e l d U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t Church Pulled Pork Dinner - The Oakfield United Methodist Church, 2 South Main Street in Oakfield, will serve a pulled pork dinner on Saturday, March 12, from 4 pm to 6 pm, or until sold out. The dinner costs $12.00 each and includes a pulled pork BBQ sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, drink, and dessert. Take-out only. Please call 585-948-5550 for tickets.

ROCHESTER

Cirque International: With their artistic interpretations of the world’s greatest acrobatic skills, Cirque du Soleil changed the landscape of Cirque-style productions. With sold-out shows worldwide, Cirque du Soleil soon became the world leader in this style of presentation. This wonderful show features an international line-up of some of the world’s finest acrobats, gymnasts, and aerial artists in an enchanting and mesmerizing spectacle of entertainment. Cirque International is perfect for the entire family as it brings to the stage breathtaking excitement in a magnificent extravaganza that will leave you spellbound. Held March 12, 8pm at the RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre, 885 East Main Street, Rochester. https://www.rbtl.org/ events/cirque-international/

Gates-Chili High School 50th Reunion: Gates-Chili High School Class of 1972 will hold it’s 50th Reunion August 12-14, 2022 at the Barnard Restaurant and Party House, 360 Maiden Lane in Rochester. Tickets - $35/person. After July 1 - $45/person. Friday night Meet and Greet with hors d’oeuvres. Saturday - Buffet dinner with door prizes and special guests. Sunday - High School Tour. For information and tickets call Clark Godshall at 716-523-1730 or email cgodshall@onboces.org

Winter bites with its teeth or lashes with its tail. ~ Montenegrin Proverb

Diana Krall - Co-produced by M e t r o p o l i t a n E n t e r t a i n m e n t : Grammy Award-winning and multiplatinum jazz singer Diana Krall will return to the Auditorium Theatre stage for one night only! Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Krall’s unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. As The New York Times recently noted, she possesses “a voice at once cool and sultry, wielded with a rhythmic sophistication.” March 30th, 7:30pm, RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre, 885 East Main Street, Rochester. https://www.rbtl. org/events/diana-krall/ Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show - Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show is Riverdance, as you’ve never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Awardwinning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary power and grace of its music and dancebeloved by fans of all ages. Fall in love with the magic of Riverdance all over again. March 31st-April 2, RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre, 885 East Main Street, Rochester. https:// www.rbtl.org/events/riverdance/

RTOS March Theater Organ Concert - The Rochester Theater Organ Society presents the next live pipe organ concert Sunday, March 13th, 2:30PM at the Auditorium Theatre. One of the most prominent and sought-after artists on the concert circuit, Jelani Eddington, returns to the console of the RTOS-Grierson Wurlitzer 423 theater pipe organ! Admission for NON-members $15 per person. Children 12 and under, and students with school ID are free. The doors open 1:45 PM. Proof of Vaccination, photo ID, properly worn mask, and social distancing are required. General admission seating. Accessible for people with disabilities. For information: http://www.rtosonline. org or call RTOS Concert & Information Line 585-234-2295.

SPENCERPORT

Vendor and Craft Show - The Vendor and Craft Show features over 75 crafters and vendor reps of national brands, 15+ career and technical education student programs offering goods and services, and free child care. This is WEMOCO’s biggest fundraiser for SkillsUSA, allowing students to attend state and national competitions. There will be food available from culinary classes. The show will be held at WEMOCO, 3589 Big Ridge Road in Spencerport. This is a school event so masks are required. WEMOCO alumni are invited to a “meet and greet” from 11 a.m. to noon in the school’s main conf e r e n c e r o o m . h t t p s : / / w w w . m o n r o e 2 b o c e s . o r g / p r o t e c t e d / ArticleView.aspx?iid=5223A0&dasi=33AY

A Starry Night Gala (Aurora House) - Join Aurora House for a fun evening of Hors d’oeuvres, Buffet Dinner, Music, Dancing, Silent Auction and Raffles. Friday, April 29, 6:30pm-10pm, Plantation Party House, 1875 North Union St., Spencerport. Cost: $50/per person. h t t p s : / / a u r o r a h o u s e w m c . c o m / starry-night-gala/

WHEATLAND

Wheatland Senior Travel - On Friday, April 1 we have a Mystery Trip. Lunch at a nice restaurant is included. These trips are fun and very popular. The price for all Seniors who reside in the Town of Wheatland is $75 per person. All others is $99. Masks are not required but recommended if not vaccinated. To sign up for trips or for more info contact Bus America Group Tours 585-697-3590.

Wheatland Senior Travel - Tuesday, April 12 we are headed to Spragues Pancake House and Restaurant. Your choice of breakfast or lunch. Breakfast is 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, choice of bacon or eggs sausage and a beverage. Lunch is Hot Roast Turkey Sandwich, cranberry sauce, apple pie and beverage. Then we’re off to Seneca Alleghany Casino. You will receive $25 bonus slot play. Price for All Wheatland Senior residents is $70, all others $95. Bring proper ID to receive a Seneca Club card if you don’t have one. Masks are not required but recommended if not vaccinated. To sign up or more info.: Bus America Group Tours 585-697-3590.

GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS:

Events should occur on a specifi c date at a specifi c time. Due to the increasing number of submissions, we will no longer be able to publish the following items: • Businesses/schools seeking registration for classes or program • Organizations seeking crafters or vendor • Organizations seeking donations of items Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows. Event deadline is Monday, 2 weeks prior to publication date R E G I S T E R A N D S U B M I T Y O U R E V E N T O N L I N E AT Log in to your account or register on our website to start submitting your events today! www.gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us’ Events may also be submitted at: 1471 Route 15, Avon, NY 14414

STOCK UP ON HEALTHFUL FOOD

(NAPSI) — During these challenging times, people are avoiding the supermarket and, instead, stocking up on shelf-stable and frozen foods. Unfortunately, these can often be loaded with preservatives and lack nutrition. Many families also resort to take-out foods that can be high in sodium, hydrogenated fats and refi ned sugars. “The best solution is to fi nd healthy, prepared products that can be purchased in bulk at the supermarket, online and delivered to your doorstep,” advises consumer trends expert Merilee Kern. One of Kern’s personal favorites is Veggies Made Great, which offers easy, familyfriendly and delicious veggie-rich meals and snacks such as muffi ns, frittatas and veggie cakes. They can fi ll freezers and keep families healthy—even during stressful times. Vegetables including carrots, zucchini and kale are the fi rst and primary ingredients in any Veggies Made Great item, and all are free of gluten, soy, peanuts and dairy. Available in the freezer section, each is individually wrapped and can be quickly and easily heated in the oven or microwave. It’s an easy and tasty way to have veggiedriven nutrition on the menu every day. You can fi nd them at www.TheHealthfoodStore.com and locate retailers at www.VeggiesMadeGreat.com.

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Surrendering a Pet

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: When my grandmother passed away last fall, she le behind two beautiful cats. No one else in the family wanted to take care of them, so I took them in. However, I’m nancially unable to care for them long-term, and the apartment complex I live in does not allow pets. I’m on borrowed time (and money) at this point, and praying that my apartment manager doesn’t nd out about the cats. I contacted a shelter nearby to nd out if they will accept the cats. ey said there is a “surrender fee” of $200. No way can I pay that; I’m on a xed income. What alternatives do I have? -- Sherrie R., via email

DEAR SHERRIE: I’m sorry to hear about your predicament. You have extended your home and nances to care for two cats in need, and I salute you for it. But you’re right: the current situation is not ideal for you or the cats. When preparing to surrender a pet, the receiving shelter will request that you try every possible option rst. Many shelters will provide advice and limited assistance for pet owners going through this. One option would be for you to contact family members and friends directly (not on public social media posts) to ask if they would be able to adopt the cats. If a surrender to the shelter is the last resort, contact your family to see if they can chip in for the surrender fees. A er all, you’ve already taken on the cost of food, supplies and maybe medical care for them. You’ve taken on the risk of losing your lease, too. Speak calmly with your relatives about sharing the cost. Best of luck.

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