Local Activities for Everyone

Check out our Events Calendar for more activities or visit our website at Batavia Community Schools.

Practical Parenting Events:
Discover practical parenting insights in 2024 with UMMC's FREE educational classes! Join a supportive community of local parents, learn non-traditional baby basics, and make meaningful connections. Their first January session spotlights "Intro to Cloth Diapering", featuring valuable information and free giveaways! Reserve your spot by calling 585-344-5331 now. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your parenting journey! For more information click the link or see flyer.

  • Additional Dates and Topics -

    • July 9 - Proper Discipline and Rewarding Behaviors

    • September 10 - Pumping and Returning to Work

Hillside's Family Empowerment Network (FEN):
Join Hillside's April 2024 Family Empowerment Network (FEN) groups! Open to caregivers of youth receiving Hillside services or residing in specific counties. RSVP five days prior to the group by emailing fen@hillside.com, calling Kim at 315-992-4281, or contacting your Hillside Family Peer Advocate. Click link for April's 2024 Groups and May's 2024 Groups.

WNY R-AHEC:
The University of Rochester Medical Center, in collaboration with the Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center and the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center, is hosting a series of complimentary webinars titled the "2024 Older Adults and Opioids Webinar Series." The Opioid Overdose Prevention - Narcan Training on Friday, June 14 2024, 12 pm to 1 pm also includes a free Narcan kit. For more information and to register please click here.

Blanket Brigade:
Join the Blanket Brigade! The Goose is inviting all talented knitters and crocheters to create beautiful blankets that will be given to community members in need during the Season of Giving 2024. If you're passionate about making a difference, consider crafting a cozy blanket to bring warmth and comfort to someone deserving.
For additional details, click here or get in touch with Pam Covert at covertp@ymail.com. If you're not a knitter or crocheter but still want to contribute, you can support the cause by helping with the purchase of gift cards for yarn or yarn itself. Feel free to reach out, and let's make a positive impact together!

NYS Office of the Aging Free Virtual Classes:
Teaming up with GetSetUp, a variety of engaging online classes are now available to ensure individuals stay mentally, physically, and socially active. These interactive classes are accessible day and night, and best of all, they're offered free of charge to the community. Some of the classes are as followed:

  • Fitness & Wellness

  • Cooking

  • Technology

  • Travel

  • Art

  • and more

Visit their website for more information and to register for a class today!

Recovery Station:
Located on Clinton Street Road is open for all who wish to participate in substance-free events. Visit their Facebook Page or click here for April's event calendar.

Cornell Cooperative Education Genesee County:
This local treasure has many activities and resources for all ages on its webpage.

GLOW OUT!
provides education and awareness of and around the LGBTQ+ community; creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for LGBTQ+ individuals. Check out their website for information and upcoming events https://www.glowout.org/

Cans for Careers:
Support GLOW Works Inc by donating your returns ! You can donate your returns hassle free and more importantly for an incredible cause…..our kids future!! AQS Redemption, Inc. will pick up your cans and bottles at your address in the GLOW region for FREE!! Simply call them at 585-250-0870. These returns will go into a workforce development fund at GLOW Works, Inc. and be available for us to use toward future workforce programming. See flyer for more information.