Here is a look at things to do this weekend in our area Genesee County, NY. Also be sure to take a peek at my list of things that you can ALWAYS do in our area here.
FRIDAY 4/22
- No Events! Guess it’s shopping day! Be sure to use my coupon matchups for so many stores HERE.
SATURDAY 4/23
- Corfu United Presbyterian Church Spring “Hungry Bear” breakfast/brunch 8 a.m. Corfu United Presbyterian Church Spring “Hungry Bear” breakfast/brunch – 8 to 11 a.m. April 23 at the church hall, 63 Alleghany St., Corfu. Adult tickets cost $8, $3 for children ages 5 to 12 and children under 5 are free. The menu includes all you can eat regular and potato pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries, hash, biscuits and sausage gravy, fruit salad, sweet treats, toppings and beverages. Information, call 599-6414 or 599-4588. Tickets at the door. Handicapped accessible.
- Byron-Bergen Public Library shows a film each month on the big screen. This month’s film, which has not yet been announced, will start at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the library at (585) 494-1120, or visit www.byron-bergenpubliclibrary.org.
- Chicken BBQ – Noon to 3 p.m. April 23 at the Alabama Full Gospel Fellowship, 5329 South Gravel Rd., Medina. Cost is $10. The menu includes 1/2 chicken, salt potatoes, corn, roll and brownie. Eat in, drive thru or takeouts. Website: www.AlabamaFullGospel.com, E-Mail: [email protected] or call 585-798-4849.
- Annual Spring Roast Beef Dinner & Basket Auction -3:30 to 7 p.m. April 23 at the Le Roy United Methodist Church, 10 Trigon Park, Le Roy. Take-outs are available from 4 to 6 p.m. Menu includes roast beef, gravy, real mashed potatoes, salad bar, buttered peas, breads, beverage & dessert, all served buffet style. Tickets are $10 for adults; $6 for children 6-12; children 5 & under eat free! We are handicapped accessible (just park in the lot at the back of the church and use our handicapped ramp!). Home delivery is available within the Village of Le Roy. For more information, call 585-768-8980.
- Swiss Steak Dinner – 4 to 6:30 p.m. April 23 at Elba United Methodist Church, Chapel St., Elba. Price is $9, $6 for children ages 12 and under. Dinner will include Swiss steak, potato, vegetable, roll, beverage and dessert. Takeouts are available. There will be a bake sale during the dinner.
- Our Lady of Batavia Knights of Columbus will sponsor a chicken barbecue from 10 a.m. until sold out on April 24. Pick up will be at the rear of St. Mary’s Church, Ellicott St., Batavia. Cost of the dinner is $9 and includes cole slaw, potatoes and dinner roll. Proceeds benefit local charities. For more information and to get pre-sale tickets, call Mike at 343-3810.
- Celebrate Earth Day at Dewitt Park. There are a number of activities going on.Sign up for the naturalist-guided Blue Planet Hike, Helping Hands for Wildlife, habitat checkup, and catching Clean Water Critters by calling 585-344-1122.
Learn about aquatic habitats, the wild animals that live there, and how you can help them! Grab a friend or sign up as a group!
Schedule of Activities at DeWitt Recreation Area, Saturday, April 23:9 – 11 a.m. — Park Cleanup Projects: Helping Hands for Wildlife
11 a.m. to noon — Wildlife and Water: A Blue Planet Hike
Noon to 1 p.m. — Habitat Checkup: Water Monitoring Activity
1 – 2 p.m. — Clean Water CrittersOngoing — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Special Guests, “The Incredible Journey” game and Earth-Friendly Crafts!
Celebration is FREE! Please pre-register for activities by calling 585-344-1122.
To register call (585) 344-1122. For more information visit the Web site athttp://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/parks/, or contact Shannon Morley at [email protected] or (585) 344-1122. - Town Of Batavia Fire Department is hosting its’ annual RecruitNY – OPEN HOUSE. If you’ve ever had any interest in the Fire Service, it’s the perfect time to come see what it takes to be a Volunteer Firefighter. We’ll be there to answer any and all questions you may have.
We will also be having an Auto Extracation Deminstration, refreashments, and lots, lots more! Bring the kids, we’ll have activites for them as well.
SUNDAY 4/24
- Wendel’s Chicken Barbecue– Noon until sold out, April 24 at Corfu Grange Hall, Rt. 77, Corfu. Cost is $10 per dinner. Portion of the Proceeds to support “Words for Thirds” Dictionary Project.
- Come join us for Kiwanis Club of Batavia’s annual spaghetti and meatball dinner on Sunday, April 24th from 12 noon until 3 PM at the YWCA, 301 North Street, Batavia. The cost is $7 per person.
- The Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble will present its spring concert, “Turning Points,” at 4 p.m. at Elba Central School. This event is put on to expose and educate our community to different and familiar genres of musical works and help our organization’s members further develop their skills though preparation and performance of this music. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and veterans, $5 for students, and free for children ages 5 and under. For more information, email [email protected].
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Wendy Spence
Operation Injured Soldier Gun Raffle and Speghetti Dinnner. May 14th 1pm
Sacred Heart Social Center
17 Sumner Street Batavia NY
Chance to win 6 guns and cash prizes. Donations needed for Chinese Auction. Tickets and information: Ed Spence 716-560-0697. Thank you for supporting our wounded veterans.