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Hometown Events
Hamlin Public Library
1680 Lake Road, Hamlin 585.964.2320 hamlinlibraryny.org Mon. & Thurs.. 10am-6pm; Tues., Wed., & Fri.10am-4pm; Saturdays 10am-2pm Hoag Library
134 S. Main St., Albion 585.589.4246 Visit our website for hours. www.hoaglibrary.org Holley Community Free Library
86 Public Square, Holley 585.638.6987 • holleylibrary.org Hrs.: M & W: 10am-1pm & 4-8pm Tu, Th, & F: 10am-5pm Sat: 10am-2pm until June 22nd (Closed Sat for the Summer) Seymour Library
161 East Ave., Brockport 585.637.1050 www.seymourlibraryweb.org Hrs.: M: 10am-8pm, Tu-Th: 10am-6pm, F: 10am-4pm Sat: 10am-2pm Here’s what’s happening at your local library…
Hamlin Public Library, Monroe County Library System: The Hamlin Public Library is open for browsing and borrowing of materials Monday and Wednesday from 10am6pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-8pm; Friday from 10am-4pm; Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Curbside p i c k u p i s s t i l l a v a i l a b l e b y appointment. Sign-ups for our Summer Reading Programs are open. Registration is required for all programs. All ages may record reading minutes/ books and enter to win weekly prizes. Weekly take-and-make crafts are available for all ages. Preschool storytimes are OUTSIDE on Mondays at 10:30. Bring a blanket to maintain s o c i a l d i s t a n c i n g . T h e M C S O Mounted Unit will be at the library on Tuesday, July 27 at 10:30am. Tween/ Teen book discussion of “All Thirteen” by Christina Soontornvat on Tuesday, July 27 at 6:30pm. Tour the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) Camp on Wednesday, July 28 at 11am. For more information, call the library at 964-2320, go to our website at hamlinlibraryny.org or visit our Facebook page.
Hoag Library: Hoag Library is open Monday/ T u e s d a y / T h u r s d a y 1 0 a m - 6 p m , Wednesday 10am-8pm, Friday 10am5 p m , S a t u r d a y 1 0 a m - 2 p m f o r browsing (books, magazines, DVDs, CDs), computer lab, and fax/print/ wireless print/copy/scan/notary. Unvaccinated patrons are required to wear a mask. Download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines on the Libby and Hoopla apps. Visit the newly preserved 26th USCT flag from the American Civil War! Lunch at the Library: Food Trucks at the Library, July 23, 26, 30, 11am-2pm. TGIF Craft Day, Fridays, 1pm, kindly register. One-On-One T e c h H e l p , W e d n e s d a y s b y appointment. Summer Reading Program activities: Stories Under the Tent, Tuesdays in July, 9:45am; Get Moving with Miss Chelsea, July 12, 19, 26, 10am; Storytime at the 4H Fair, July 26, 6pm; Braddock Bay Raptors, July 27, 11am; Hidden Nature Art with Stacey Kirby, July 28, 10am; Teen Luminaries, July 29, 11am; Magic Show with Patrick Holman, August 11, 6pm.
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
Batavia First P resbyterian Church
invites you to join us for in-person worship on Sundays at 10:00 am or on Livestream on Facebook Live. You can connect to the livestream (10:00 am) worship through our website at: https://fpcbatavia.org/ or by using this link: https://www.facebook.com/fpcbatavia/videos/ For the in-person worship at 10:00 am, we practice coronavirus courtesy.
Seymour Library: Animal Program: Bees: Monday, July 26, 11:00am to 11:45am Learn about bees from local beekeeper Michael Van Edwards and have a taste of honey. Teen Writing Group*: Tuesdays through August 3, 3:30pm to 4:30pm Connect with other teen writers, to build your skills with exercises and tips. Teen Improv Troupe*: Wednesday, July 28, 3:30pm to 4:30pm Love to Laugh? Join this group! Program will be held on the library lawn. Tech Tutor*: Thursdays through August 5, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Need help? Register to have a one-onone 30 minute session with a librarian. Adult Book Discussion Group on Zoom*: Wednesday, July 28, 2:00pm to 2:45pm This month’s selection is Name All the Animals by Alison Smith. Friday Family Movies*: Fridays, July 30 and August 6, 1:30pm to 3:00pm Come to the library for a family friendly animal themed movie each week. *Registration required, masks requested for those unvaccinated, and some programs.
BATAVIA
All Babies Cherished Fall Vendor Festival! Saturday, October 23rd, from 10:00 until 3:00 pm, Batavia City Center Mall Concourse, 102 Main Street, Batavia. OVER 50 VENDORS; CRAFTERS, ARTISTS, ARTISANS, DIRECT SALES. GAMES FOR THE CHILDREN! FOOD TRUCKS! FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! A VISIT WITH SANTA CLAUS! Start your holiday shopping with us! FREE ADMISSION! Sponsored by; All Babies Cherished. https://www. f a c e b o o k . c o m / e v e n t s / 323333872505223
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. 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.
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. These free flights are made possible by the generosity of our EAA volunteer members. Pre-register and m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n : flyyoungeagles44@gmail.com. The event is held on August 07 and September 11, from 10:00-2:00. EAA Chapter 44, WNY Sport Aviation Center, 44 Eisenhauer Dr., Brockport, NY 14420
In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day. No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them. ~Aldo Leopold
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.
$10
STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Lucie Winborne * Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Goycochea would crouch down and covertly urinate on the fi eld before every penalty shootout for good luck. He started the ritual during the 1990 World Cup quarterfi nals and continued it for the rest of his career.
SPENCERPORT
116th German Fest! The Federation of German American Societies will be holding its 116th German Festival in Spencerport on August 13th and 14th at the Spencerport Firemen’s Field, 75 S. Union St. Come celebrate with us and enjoy authentic German food, beer, music and dancing. We are excited to welcome the community back to our festival this year after having to cancel last year due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Admission is $5 at the door, and children under 16 are admitted free with paid adult admission. Join us August 13, 5pm-11pm and August 14, 4pm-11pm. For all the latest updates: https://www.facebook. c o m / FederationOfGermanAmericanSocieties/ MORCILLA CON SETAS (BLOOD SAUSAGE WITH MUSHROOMS, SPRING PEAS AND MINT OIL)
Serves 4 1 pound morcilla blood sausage 1 pound mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, slivered Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons white wine 1 cup shelled spring peas 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons mint oil Mint Oil 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped mint Pinch of salt Cut the blood sausage into 12 slices. Sauté the mushrooms in olive oil with garlic, salt and pepper for 5 minutes. Add the wine and cook for 2 more minutes. Boil the peas for 2 minutes and drain. When mushrooms are done, remove from heat and stir in the peas. In a cast-iron skillet, sear the morcilla in a dry pan for 2 minutes per side. Arrange the slices of morcilla down the middle of a platter. Surround with mushroom/pea mixture and drizzle the plate with the mint oil. For the mint oil: In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil to warm. Remove from heat and add the mint and a small pinch of salt. Allow to rest for 1 hour. Drain through a sieve. Reserve extra mint oil for other uses, such as vinaigrette.
July 24-31, 2021
Traditional fair foods and healthy options Don’t miss the Fair-run Chuckwagon food stand! Small Fry Tractor Pull Visit with over 1,000 animals Midway rides and carnival games
Grandstand Events Stock Car Racing and Demolition Derby Live Bands Draft Horse Show Pig Racing Niagara Down Under Kids Day Midway Ride $10 Special 7/28, 7/30 & 7/31
