CITYWIDE GARAGE SALES to support the 4th of July fireworks show

The Batavia Fireworks Committee will host their 29th annual Citywide Garage Sales on May 5-6, 2023. The application form to host a garage sale can be found at bataviafireworks.org, or in Batavian’s March utility bill.

This critical fundraiser helps pay for Batavia’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Sky Concert. Donations come from businesses, organizations and citizens who

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delight each year in gathering as a community and celebrating our country’s birthday. Anyone can donate online at any time throughout the year to help make the 2023 show the best one yet.

The Batavia Fireworks Committee is always looking for more members and event volunteers. Visit Bataviafireworks.org/contact if you are interested.

Flag Day Monument closer to reality

The Fox Valley Patriotic Organization is continually raising funds to build the Flag Day Monument on the Riverwalk in Batavia. Anyone who would like to purchase a dedication brick for the monument (or a challenge coin or flag pin) can do so at flagdaymonument.com.

The Flag Day Monument for which funds have been raised for six years now, is getting closer to becoming a reality. Materials are ordered, construction plans are being completed, and an updated timeline is being finalized. A ribbon cutting is anticipated before this year’s end. This monument will be a tribute to the American flag and to all of those who have fought to keep her flying. Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand who is considered a Father of Flag Day was a dentist in Batavia for decades. This monument will honor him, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, all U.S. veterans and military personnel, and first responders.

For all of you who have purchased a brick, they will be placed on the walkway of this monument starting this summer.