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2 • November 2020
Winter brings a wonderland of activities
Sooner or later the snow-
flakes will do more than
linger in the air and we’ll be
breaking out shovels, snow-
blowers or plows.
Then again, with everything
that has been happening
this year, maybe winter will
be canceled.
Not likely.
We – or most of us who
chose to live in Western
New York – like our winter
months. We like to head
outside and enjoy what the
region has to offer even in
its coldest months. It is how
we beat cabin fever or the
winter blahs.
The COVID-19 pandemic and
its ongoing health threat and
restrictions has curtailed
some of the usual winter
events. As a result, we do
encourage you to call ahead
to verify an event is still
scheduled before attending.
Here is a selection of other
events scheduled for Gen-
esee, Livingston, Orleans
and Wyoming counties (and
remember to check out the
online calendars at www.
thedailynewsonline.com or
www.thelcn.com for updated
and additional events):
Nov. 14
EAST BETHANY
The Secret Life of Deer: 1 to
3 p.m. Explore the secret
life of this familiar animal
on a naturalist-guided hike
through the forest and
meadow homes of the white-
tailed deer. Not handicapped
accessible. Program cost is
$5 per person or $10 per
family. Pre-registration is
required, please call 585-
344-1122. Visit visitgene-
seeny.com. Genesee County
Park & Forest Interpretive
Center, 11095 Bethany Cen-
ter Rd.
Nov. 16
CASTILE
Knee High Naturalist
Program at Letchworth
State Park: 10:30 to
11:30 a.m. The Knee-
High Naturalists program
at Letchworth State Park
is designed to allow
children ages 3-6 (must be
accompanied by an adult)
to explore the natural world.
Themes change with each
program, and activities
may include storybook
reading, crafts, or a short
nature walk. Registration
appreciated by calling (585)
493-3682. The program
is scheduled every other
Monday at the Humphrey
Nature Center in Letchworth
State Park.
Nov. 18
HEMLOCK
Self-Driving Tour to the
Marilla Country Store:
8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come
join members of the Little
Lakes Community Center
for a shopping tour with lots
of extra information that
promises to be fun-filled for
everyone. There are lots of
little rooms to explore with
unique merchandise, as
well as a small museum.
The Marilla Country Store
is a historic mercantile
building that has been open
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tinuously operating general littlelakesny.org. Little Lakes Basket Raffle: 10 a.m. to
store in New York. Sign up Community Center, 4705 1:30 p.m. A benefit for The
at www.littlelakesny.org or South Main St. Arc of Genesee Orleans.
call (585) 367-1046. Cost is Food is takeout only; masks
$5. Little Lakes Community required. Basket drawings
Center, 4705 South Main Nov. 18 begin at 11:30 p.m. via
St. CASTILE Facebook Live. For ticket
information, event questions
Thursday Tromp with Park
HEMLOCK Naturalist Douglas Bassett: or to donate, call (585)
Corn Hole Boards and 343-4203 ext. 228. For
Tournament: 6 to 9 p.m.
10 a.m. Letchworth State
Park. For information, call information about The Arc,
Corn Hole Boards and (585) 493-3600 or visit go to www.arcgo.org or call
Tournament with Kerri parks.ny.gov. Letchworth Arc of Genesee Orleans
Vaughn. Teams of two will State Park, 1 Letchworth Community Center, 38
build a set of regulation State Park. Woodrow Rd., Batavia.
size corn hole boards and
compete together in a
friendly class tournament. Nov. 21
Each team will get a pre-cut
kit and will be instructed on BATAVIA See EVENTS T3
how to build and decorate
their boards (Nights 1 & 2).
On Night 3 teams will use
their new corn hole boards
in the tournament. For
registration information or
additional details, call (585)
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Events
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Nov. 22
CONESUS
Pancake Breakfast at Conlon
Mulvaney Legion: 8 a.m.
to noon. Menu includes
eggs fixed your way, toast,
pancakes, french toast, sau-
sage, ham, beverage. Cost
is $6. For information, visit
www.livingstoncountycham-
ber.com. Conlon Mulvaney
American Legion Post, 6317
Marshall Rd.
Nov. 28
HOLLEY
Community Club: This is
the kick-off to this Club.
Horse-drawn wagon rides have been a popular attraction during
Batavia’s Christmas in the City event.
ALBION
Talk to Santa - Zoom: 6 to
8 p.m. Talk to Santa one-
on-one via Zoom. Call the
Create-A-Critter & Treats
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library to request a time
slot; slots are limited. You
will be emailed a link to join
the night of the program.
Families will enter an online
waiting room until it is their
turn to talk and will be
admitted one at a time. Visit
www.hoaglibrary.org. Hoag
Library, 134 Soutn Main St.
Dec. 5
EAST BETHANY
for Wildlife: 10:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Let your imagi-
nation run wild and share a
seasonal tradition. Meet us
in the activity room of the
Nature Center for an eclectic
spread of craft materials
gathered from nature. Hot
glue and your creativity will
put it all together. Your
own creation will make the
perfect gift. Make garlands
and ornaments edible for
wildlife. Dress for the weath-
er and decorate the trees
and shrubs of the ACORNS
Outdoor Learning Center.
There are two sessions.
Session 1: 10:30 a.m.-
12:30 p.m. Session 2: 1:30
p.m.-3:30 p.m. Handicapped
accessible. Pre-registration
is required. To reserve a
spot, call (585) 344-1122.
Admission is $5 per person
or $10 per family. Visit vis-
itgeneseeny.com. Genesee
County Park & Forest Inter-
pretive Center, 11095 Beth-
any Center Rd.
LAKEVILLE
Conesus Lake Area - Birding
Field Trip: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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community. Learn about
the goals of the group and Free Estimates
brainstorm simple projects
that kids can do with sup-
port of the library to reach
out to our local, national, or
international neighbors. This
group will meet monthly.
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the library’s Facebook page,
at www.holleylibrary.org, or Proprietor:
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Events
From T3
We’ll be looking for tundra
swans, canvasback, redhead
and other waterfowl. Visit
www.eventbrite.com. Meet-
ing location on Route 20A.
PERRY
Holiday Wreaths at The Barn
at Burley Berries: 2 to 3
p.m. Join us at the farm for
a wreath making workshop.
All materials and supplies
included. Cost to partici-
pate. For information, visit
www.eventbrite.com. 6335
US-20A.
BATAVIA
Christmas In The City &
Holiday Parade: 2 to 6 p.m.
Come celebrate the holidays
in Downtown Batavia at
its Christmas in the City
event and Downtown
Parade. This year’s event
will be on Saturday,
Dec. 5, 2020. Events
throughout the Downtown
and inside several local
businesses from 2-6 p.m.
Holiday Parade at 6 p.m.
Visit visitgeneseeny.com.
Downtown Batavia, Bank
Street and Alva Place.
People watch from the Main Street bridge in Le Roy as fireworks
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Community Band Christmas
Concert at Community
For more events, use the online calendars
at TheDailyNewsOnline.com and TheLCN.com
Center: For information, visit
townofpembroke.org. Corfu
Community Center, 116 East
Main St.
Dec. 13
BERGEN
Breakfast with Santa!: 9
a.m. to noon. Members,
campers and residents may
experience a great breakfast
and participate in activities
that involve Santa, presents
and even a reading of “The
Night Before Christmas.”
For information, visit god-
freyspond.com. Godfrey’s
Pond, 7925 Godfrey’s Pond
Rd.
Dec. 31
LE ROY
Le Roy’s “First Night”: Join
locals in welcoming the New
Year. Shops will be open.
Purchase warm drinks, enjoy
entertainment and “oooh”
and “ahhh” at the fireworks
which will start at 9 p.m. For
information, visit visitgen-
eseeny.com. Village of Le
Roy, Le Roy.
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Expect snow, cold this winter
BUT HOW MUCH?: That is anyone’s guess
By BEN BEAGLE
ben@livingstonnews.com
The Farmer’s Almanac says
we can expect snow to make a
comeback this winter.
The rival Old Farmer’s Alma-
nac says snowfall will be below
normal in the lower Great Lakes
region, which includes Western
New York state.
Accuweather, a commercial
weather forecasting service says
we should expect a mild winter.
And the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administra-
tion, a scientific agency within
the federal Department of Com-
merce, says there’s a chance for
a slightly above average winter
with equal chances of above or
below average amounts of pre-
cipitation.
So, who are we to believe?
Meteorologist James Gil-
bert of WROC-TV, channel 8 in
Rochester, acknowledged in a
blog post this fall about the win-
ter outlook that “basically, we
have no idea.”
“Rochester averages about
100 inches of snow per year
and there are always long cold
stretches. We’ll go with that,” he
wrote.
And at the other end of the
region, Buffalo averages about
93.4 inches of snow annually.
But as any one who has lived
here more than a couple of years
know that snowfall totals can
vary widely based on location
and where the winds blow lake
effect snow.
What we do know:
n The average first measur-
able snowfall (0.1 inch or more)
is Nov. 8 in both Bufflao and
Rochester.
n The average first inch of
snow arrives Nov. 18 in Buffalo.
n The average first inch of
snow arrives Nov. 20 in Roches-
ter.
While meteorologists and cli-
matologists may not put a lot of
trust in seasonal forecasts, they
are entertaining to read.
So here they are:
Farmers Almanac
The Great Lakes region will
get its fair share of snow, but
nothing above normal, which is
saved for the midwestern part of
the country.
The Alamanc does suggest
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Caroling help bring cheer to people

From T6
Caroling today
Many caroling sessions
now take place inside of
churches or schools as part
of choral performances.
However, with social dis-
tancing limitations in place,
it may be the ideal time to
once again implement door-
to-door caroling. This can
who may be missing loved
ones who can’t travel, and
may even buoy the spirits of
those who have been spend-
ing more time alone in their
homes.
These tips can make carol-
ing more successful.
n Find someone with some
musical knowledge to guide
the group. While everyone
needn’t be the next star sing-
er, it helps if one person can
help keep the group in time
and in tune.
n Choose familiar songs.
Select a body of music that
is familiar to all. Songs such
as “Silent Night,” “Joy to the
World,” “Deck the Halls,”
and “The 12 Days of Christ-
mas” are easily recognizable.
The more familiar the song,
the easier it is for carolers to
follow the tune. Have rough-
ly 10 songs and rotate as
needed when visiting homes.
n Map out your course.
Caroling can take place over
several days as carolers visit
various parts of their com-
munities. A caroling session
may last about an hour or
two.
n Dress for weather. Layer
clothing and agree on some
festive trimmings that unite
the caroling group. Wear
comfortable shoes for walk-
ing.
n Advertise your inten-
tions. Let others know that
carolers will be stopping by
on particular dates so they
can come out on their front
porches or doorsteps. Follow
social distancing guidelines
if necessary and urge spec-
tators to avoid congregating
too closely in one place.

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The spirit of the holidays
CAROLING CONTINUES: Christmas sing-along event will move to virtual platform for 2020
By MALLORY DIEFENBACH
mdiefenbach@batavianews.com
Continuing with a tradition
begun last year by Sound
Foundations Voice Studio and
The Daily News of Batavia, a
community caroling event will
be coming back this winter.
Virtually.
In a pre-recorded concert
which people can sing along
with, about 20 singers rang-
ing from 6 years old to adult
joined by members of the
middle school band will lead
the community in old-fash-
Singers perform during last year’s Christmas caroling event. This year’s event will be virtual.
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“(Last year) the hosting
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of families, seniors, individ-
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said Wendy Williams, event
organizer and owner of Sound
Foundations Voice Studio.
“With all that is happen-
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the community can enjoy the
sounds of all of their favorites
in a beautiful setting, and join
in from home!”
The singers will perform
both sacred and secular fa-
vorites, from “Silent Night”
to “Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Reindeer.”
A selection of songs are
available in the center of this
special section.
Williams said after last
year’s event many people
came up to her and the singers
saying it made their holiday
and put them in a Christmas
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Empty walls
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BATAVIA PLAYERS: Theater troupe returning with virtual performance
By MALLORY DIEFENBACH
mdiefenbach@batavianews.com
Even though COVID-19 has
ground productions to a halt
this summer and fall, the arts
will go on.
During the pandemic, the
Batavia Players have been hav-
ing fundraisers and Sean Wil-
liams, coordinator, said they
decided to use their talent to put
on a performance that is about
an hour long called, “Empty
Walls.” Filming in the stage area
at the Batavia City Center that is
under construction, they will be
either livestreaming the event
or posting a video on YouTube
and asking for donations.
Empty Walls, an all song
event sung by Batavia Players
actors, is about how the new
theater is in the middle of con-
struction but life does not go
away, and the music does not
stop in their hearts.
“We have a space that’s in
middle of transition, and all the
music that was programmed
in by our Director Pat Burk was
specifically chosen to reflect
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Burk said the idea for Empty
Walls came as they were work-
ing for ways to perform be-
tween now and spring. Normal-
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keeping their actors interested
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FESTIVITIES: Dec. 5 event to include 6 p.m. parade

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BATAVIA — Local children
and families will be ready for
some excitement toward the
end of what has been a trying
year. That’s how the Busi-
ness Improvement District
(BID) feels with Christmas In
The City set for Dec. 5.
From 2 to 6 p.m., there will
be horse-and-buggy rides,
train rides, pictures with
Santa and arts and crafts,
and downtown business spe-
cials. The annual parade will
start at 6 p.m.
“Genesee County and our
the board, from business-
es wanting to participate
and sponsor to community
members expressing their
excitement for the event. We
will do our very best to make
it a fun and safe event for
downtown Batavia.”
Inevitably, there are some
changes to this year’s festiv-
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