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This Week...Around Town - 2024
By Jodi Robinson |
December 19, 2024
Merry Christmas to all!!!
Happy birthday Thursday to Lauretta Brennan, Pat Coughlin, Lucy D'Alessandro, Sue Braun, Stan Hill, William O’Connor, Bridget Baungartner, Margaret Lawrence, James Purpora & Dale Henniger and Friday to Kathy Hogrewe Lowes, Allyson Wolgast, Christopher Priest, John Duchnik, Nicholas Care, Gloria Brown, George Jakab, Brian Mongielo & Pam Sturtz. On Saturday, happy birthday Allene Jansen, Nancy Behrns, Christopher Golda, Mike Metzger, Annette Smith & Robert McDonald. On Sunday, happy birthday to Kim Aceti & Vera Jo Mote Mann. Happy birthday Monday to Karen Lloyd, Andrea Moreau, Renee Fraser Gugino, Mary Ann Nash & Gerarda Payne, Tuesday to Melissa Marlin, Carolyn Furman & Betsy Oshirak and on Christmas, happy birthday to Jeff Warning, Bud Yensan, Karen Carr Keefe, Chris Eberhard, Grant Hennigar, Marissa Catanzaro, Cayleigh Fitzsimmons & Ann Dlugokinski.
The American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place at the GI Fire Company on Thursday, December 26th. See FLYER.
The Golden Age Center will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The Neighbors Foundation has a food pantry wish list. Check it out and next time you go shopping pick up a few extra's to donate. WISH LIST. Neighbors Foundation Food Donation Sites
Check out the GIHS Class Reunions page. There is information regarding upcoming GIHS classes of: Class of 1995; Class of 1970; Class of 1985; Class of 1975; Class of 1976
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
December 12, 2024
Happy birthday Thursday to Dan Sexton, Stephen Stouter, Reba Conway & Steve Grunzweig and Friday to Charlie McDonough, Kori Loder, Denise (Stack) Dewey, Daniel Donovan, Emma Santorio, Sandy Sugg & Lorrie York. On Saturday, happy birthday Annette Panepinto Grandinetti, Mike Boerschig, Gary Sankes, Claire O'Connor, Nancy Koch, Sue Whitbeck, Amy Fisher, Mary Savoy & Jeff Boreali. On Sunday, happy birthday to Anthony Grillo & Mike Ludwig. Happy birthday Monday to Betty Lantz, Lee Zeplowitz & Tom Lak, Tuesday to Arvilla Kendzierski, Cassidy Louise Kendrick, Jeffrey Crane & Wilhelmina Perdaems and Wednesday to Jaylee Maddalena, David Johnson, Jean Brighton, Dan Epstein, Jan Zaborowski, Barbara Graff & Deborah Brennan.
Town of Grand Island Advisory Board Openings. Many openings are available on the Town of Grand Island Advisory Boards. Check out the list here and see if you can help your community. Send letter of interest and qualifications by December 16th.
From 5-9 PM on Saturday, December 14th, the Alt Farm will host the 2nd Annual Wildlife Winter Wonderland! Come dressed for the weather for walking outside on the historic Alt farm to view educational wildlife scenes and festive displays! Inside the decorated schoolhouse, enjoy holiday craft-making, hot chocolate, and cookies! We will have free activities and lots to see and do for all ages!
FLYER.
The GI Community Chorus - "Winter Stillness Concert" is Sunday, December 15th at 2:00 p.m. FLYER.
The Neighbors Foundation has a food pantry wish list. Check it out and next time you go shopping pick up a few extra's to donate. WISH LIST. Neighbors Foundation Food Donation Sites
The VFW Post 9249 Annual Toy Drive is now, see flyer for information.
Check out the
GIHS Class Reunions page. There is information regarding upcoming GIHS classes of: Class of 1995;
Class of 1970;
Class of 1985;
Class of 1975;
Class of 1976
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
December 5, 2024
Happy birthday Thursday to Darcey Golde, Mary Beth Lean, Carolyn Kreutz & Luke Gworek and Friday to James Heberlein, Bob Goulding & Donald Weber. On Saturday, happy birthday Joan Staub & Julia Capage.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Robin Shipman & Bobbi Cap.
Happy birthday Monday to Amanda Heftka, Grace Stewart & Ronald Maness, Tuesday to Carol Winstel, Marianne Tranter, Lisa Dinsmore Szpakowsk, Jake Scott, Christine Mills & Donna Purpora and Wednesday to Beth Julin, Paul Linenfelser Sr., Duffy Macguire, Joelle Logue & Richard Poveromo .
VFW Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony will take place at the VFW Flagpole on Saturday, December 7th at 10:00 a.m. FLYER.
Town of Grand Island Advisory Board Openings. Many openings are available on the Town of Grand Island Advisory Boards. Check out the list here and see if you can help your community. Send letter of interest and qualifications by December 16th.
Grand Island Historical Society Open House and Holiday Boutique will be Friday, December 6 - Sunday, December 8, 10am-3pm at River Lea for “Open House and Holiday Boutique”. FLYER.
Light Up the Boulevard will be at
Grand Island Town Hall, Saturday, December 7th, Visit with Santa 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Parade at 6:00 p.m. Tree lighting after parade.
From 5-9 PM on both Saturday, December 7th and Saturday, December 14th, the Alt Farm will host the 2nd Annual Wildlife Winter Wonderland! Come dressed for the weather for walking outside on the historic Alt farm to view educational wildlife scenes and festive displays! Inside the decorated schoolhouse, enjoy holiday craft-making, hot chocolate, and cookies! We will have free activities and lots to see and do for all ages!
FLYER.
VFW Spaghetti Dinner - Monday, Dec. 9th, FLYER.
The GI Community Chorus - "Winter Stillness Concert" is Sunday, December 15th at 2:00 p.m. FLYER.
The Neighbors Foundation has a food pantry wish list. Check it out and next time you go shopping pick up a few extra's to donate. WISH LIST. Neighbors Foundation Food Donation Sites
The VFW Post 9249 Annual Toy Drive is now, see flyer for information.
Check out the GIHS Class Reunions page. There is information regarding upcoming GIHS classes of:
Class of 1970;
Class of 1985;
Class of 1975;
Class of 1976
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
November 28, 2024
Happy birthday Thursday to Dennis Caldwell, Joan Rogers, Jason Yensan, PJ Marston, Ame'lia Isabelle Haag, Donald Loder, Andrew Baranyl & Mohinder Ghuman and Friday to JoAnn Vanderheite, Daisy Moore, John Stark, Joanne Carcione, Mary Savio, Susan
Schreckengost & Michael Yannello. On Saturday, happy birthday Eric Harnden, John Podlucky, Pat Akinbami, Nancy Tobe & Brigitte
Arnold.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Brian Sullivan, John Cassoni, Jr., Kathi James, Betty Lou Camardella & Christine LaBarre.
Happy birthday Monday to Riley Crosby, Carol Ganster, Marcy Malecki, Dorine Fabiu & Barb Stouter, Tuesday to Mary Jane Fonte, Deb McGarrigle, Mike Masters, Sara Barbur, Alan Endres, Liz Tucker, Evan Linenfelser, Kimberly Murchison-Petcu, Robert Ginsburg & Andrew Weinzlerl and Wednesday to Marie Long, Josette Dickinson, Natalie Carter, Aidan MacNeil, Bill Wilson & Cameron Cherenzia.
Happy 40th anniversary on December 1st to Jack & Jackie Steckleberg!
The Neighbors Foundation has a food pantry wish list. Check it out and next time you go shopping pick up a few extra's to donate. WISH LIST. Neighbors Foundation Food Donation Sites
Grand Island Historical Society Open House and Holiday Boutique will be Friday, December 6 - Sunday, December 8, 10am-3pm at River Lea for “Open House and Holiday Boutique”. FLYER.
Light Up the Boulevard will be at
Grand Island Town Hall, Saturday, December 7th, Visit with Santa 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Parade at 6:00 p.m. Tree lighting after parade.
The VFW Post 9249 Annual Toy Drive is now, see flyer for information.
Check out the GIHS Class Reunions page. There is information regarding upcoming GIHS classes of:
Class of 1970;
Class of 1985;
Class of 1975;
Class of 1976
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
November 21, 2024
Happy birthday today to Ben Kose, Terry Smith, Jeanne Treat, Tyler Lorence, Rob Ratajczak, Dennis Lang & Carol Moscati and Friday to Marilyne Brandoni, Jennifer Przybylski, Kevin Rosman & Chris Gress. On Saturday, happy birthday Barbara LaDuca, Mary Ann Lochren & Nick Tomkins .
On Sunday, happy birthday to Edna Braddell, Margaret Sutton, Jean Caprio & Allyson Gillies .
Happy birthday Monday to Anthony Carlucci, Julie Nabozny, Linda Geldin, Jeffrey Copp, Dorothy DeVantier & Charlene Gornicki, Tuesday to Ginger Stamler, Dennis Parrino, Nancy Killian & Kathy Stickel and Wednesday to Frieda Litzel (90), Jean Montgomery, Linda Smith & Jim McGarvey.
Happy anniversary on November 25th to Nicole & Greg Butcher and Peter & Susan Marston.
On Saturday, November 23rd, from 10-2 and Sunday, November 24th from 10-1 there will be a nature-themed holiday market in the historic Grand Island Schoolhouse #8 – now the home of the Alt Nature Center, 2489 Whitehaven Road.
The Neighbors Foundation has a food pantry wish list. Check it out and next time you go shopping pick up a few extra's to donate. WISH LIST. Neighbors Foundation Food Donation Sites
Grand Island Historical Society Open House and Holiday Boutique will be Friday, December 6 - Sunday, December 8, 10am-3pm at River Lea for “Open House and Holiday Boutique”.
Light Up the Boulevard will be at
Grand Island Town Hall, Saturday, December 7th, Visit with Santa 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Parade at 6:00 p.m. Tree lighting after parade.
The VFW Post 9249 Annual Toy Drive is now, see flyer for information.
Town History -
Originally from the 1952 Centennial Book. Links to other historical stories will be added in the future.
Check out the GIHS Class Reunions page. There is information regarding upcoming GIHS classes of:
Class of 1970;
Class of 1985;
Class of 1975;
Class of 1976
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
November 14, 2024
Happy birthday today to Sarah Brand Antonia Stabler & Ryan Foote and Friday to Carole Lochte, Thomas Dworak, Mac Myles, Lisa Wendling, Alan Dally, Sue Teater & Gina Silvestri . On Saturday, happy birthday Linda Garcia, Christina Basta Podlucky, Scott Kalman, Vala O’Boyle, Annabelle Linenfelser, Peg Price, Lou Ann Devonshire, Daniel Fuller & Frances Romanchock.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Donald Fancher, William Hambridge & Constantino Silvestri.
Happy birthday Monday to George Hoechst, Mark Flash , Geraldine Wornick, Nancy Mondich & Gayle Quint, Tuesday to Sam Alaimo and Wednesday to Scott Allaire, Douglas F. Bauer, Gusharan Ghuman, Kathy Menter, Joan Wilkinson & Pam O’Connor.
Charles N. DeGlopper VFW Post 9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. is hosting a hot open face turkey sandwich plate dinner on Saturday, November 16th, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The price is $8 eat in and $8.50 for to go. Open to the public.
Regular firearms season begins Saturday Nov. 16 and concludes Dec. 8. Caution should be exercised. including wearing brightly colored clothing on woodland trails.
Donations of non-perishables for the Neighbors Foundation can be made at the Hunt
Real Estate offic on Saturday, Novermber 16th from 9am-2pm,2098 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY 14072. See WISH LIST below.
A GIHS Class of 1976 50th Reunion is being planned for July 4th weekend 2026. Looking to update contacts by November 25, 2024, to participate in a survey regarding possible group vacation. Contact ruachrest@gmail.com or jodi@giecom.net.
The Neighbors Foundation has a food pantry wish list. Check it out and next time you go shopping pick up a few extra's to donate. WISH LIST.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
November 7, 2024
Happy birthday today to John VerHagen, Debbie Ailinger, Judith Bassette, John Kaefer, Joe Cushner, Francis Baumler, Gordon Mortenson & Mike Schopp and Friday to Henry Buck, Linda Mosher, Scott Hammond, Anne Leahy, Grace Carey & Vera Grace Lucinski. On Saturday, happy birthday Meshkat Assian, Kathleen Baltes &
Andrea Reynolds.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Katie Samland, Barbara Cook, Emily Nowak & Mary Mack .
Happy birthday Monday to Donna Williams, Sandy Santorio, Lucia Roesch, Carolyn Gentz, Shane Kinney, Margaret Lawrence, James Purpora, Bridget Baungartner, Paul Coughlin, Mark Carrig & Elinor
(Ellie) Hubert, Tuesday to Patti Schwarzkopf, Elaine Stedman, Kelly Williams, Maria Burns & Carol Lindelow and Wednesday to Josephine Lundin, Victor Cap, Mike Madigan, Pamela Barton, Roberta Jean Burke, Sheryl Kutis, Ann Rossiter, Debbie Tront & June Justice Crawford.
Grand Island Historical Society Meeting at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park is on Thursday, November 7, 7pm. The program is “Music of the Women of the Civil War”. Members are free and guests are asked for $5 donation.
Annual Veterans Day Parade is Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7:45 a.m. at the GI Middle & High School. FLYER.
The Town of Grand Island cordially invites veterans, family members and friends to attend the Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Park Memorial Wall in Veterans Park, located at 1717 Bedell Road.
There will be a reception following the ceremony at the Charles N. DeGlopper Post 9249, located at 2121 Grand Island Boulevard.
The Grand Island VFW Post 9249 and the American Legion Post 1346 are co-producing a documentary on the life of Charles N. DeGlopper, a Medal of Honor recipient, "Charles N. Deglopper: An American Hero". The documentary is scheduled to appear on WNED-TV 17.1 on Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11th at 9:00 p.m. Also: Saturday, November 9, 03:30 pm, Sunday, November 24, 11:05 pm and Friday, November 29, 04:00 am. Please see letter appeal for directions to donate.
Charles N. DeGlopper VFW Post 9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. is hosting a hot open face turkey sandwich plate dinner on Saturday, November 16th, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The price is $8 eat in and $8.50 for to go. Open to the public.
The GI Recreation Department February Break & Youth Winter Registration
will be open on Nov 4th at 8:00am for the following youth programs February Break**; Open Gym; Floor Hockey; Come & Create Winter. Reminder: Holiday Happenings is open and you may register at any time. Toddler Time & Youth basketball are full, but you may add your child to the waitlist.
The Neighbors Foundation has a food pantry wish list. Check it out and next time you go shopping pick up a few extra's to donate. WISH LIST.
The holidays are going to be here before you know it. Stop in at DeSignet Jewelry, 1869 Whitehaven Road for gift ideas. There is plenty of time to design something special or many items available from vintage to current designs. Reg Schopp has been your hometown jeweler for many years. Store hours are Monday - Saturday. See website for more information and product designs.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
October 31, 2024
Happy Halloween!!!
Happy birthday today to Suzanne Cummings, Morgan Proctor, Carolyn Huffman, Penny Panepinto & Jane Wynne and Friday to Rhonda Arsenault, Emily Fred, Andy Chambers & Lynn Ortiz . On Saturday, happy birthday Carol Zimmerman, Dale Brown, Blake Rockwood, Maryl Gavizzi, Paula Manijak, Patti Mazzola & Joanne Lozo.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Anthony Weis & James Maul.
Happy birthday Monday to Marilyn Gullo, Mark Tiede, Alli DeMartin, Bill Salansky & Ricky Whitmire, Tuesday to Edward Garcia, Alexander Frye, Brian Rinio, Edie Thompson, Edna Kunselman and Wednesday to Joshua Less, David Arch, Sue Ellerton, Jo-Ann Greico, David Pratt PhD, Edward Garcia.
Early Voting Hours at GI Welcome Center run through Sunday, November 3rd. See hours.
Charles N. DeGlopper VFW Post 9249 is hosting a Chiavetta's Chicken BQ on Wednesday, November 6th. See FLYER.
Grand Island Historical Society Meeting at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park is on Thursday, November 7, 7pm at River Lea for “Music of the Women of the Civil War”. Members are free and guests are asked for $5 donation.
Annual Veterans Day Parade is Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7:45 a.m. at the GI Middle & High School. FLYER.
The Town of Grand Island cordially invites veterans, family members and friends to attend the Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Park Memorial Wall in Veterans Park, located at 1717 Bedell Road.
There will be a reception following the ceremony at the Charles N. DeGlopper Post 9249, located at 2121 Grand Island Boulevard.
The GI Recreation Department February Break & Youth Winter Registration
will be open on Nov 4th at 8:00am for the following youth programs February Break**; Open Gym; Floor Hockey; Come & Create Winter. Reminder: Holiday Happenings is open and you may register at any time. Toddler Time & Youth basketball are full, but you may add your child to the waitlist.
The Neighbors Foundation has a food pantry wish list. Check it out and next time you go shopping pick up a few extra's to donate. WISH LIST.
The holidays are going to be here before you know it. Stop in at DeSignet Jewelry, 1869 Whitehaven Road for gift ideas. There is plenty of time to design something special or many items available from vintage to current designs. Reg Schopp has been your hometown jeweler for many years. Store hours are Monday - Saturday. See website for more information and product designs.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
October 24, 2024
Happy birthday today to Thomas Dugan. and Friday to Anne Hagopien, John Bidell, Joshua McMahon, Kathryn Brown (91!) & Alphia (Liz) Wingert
Oct. 26 Pete Gottler, . On Saturday, happy birthday Rick Karpie, Donna Smith Phelan, Maxx and Calleigh Anderson, Pete Gottler & David Russell.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Alfonso Rebong, Peter Marston, Dominic Cannata & Alyssa Quarantello .
Happy birthday Monday to Janine Little, Ann Samplinski, Ray Gress Jr., Steve Hunt, Nikki Zimmerman Frye, Brenda Cassoni & Carl Beach, Tuesday to Joanne Gesl, Nina Goss & Thomas Roell and Wednesday to Dave Wilkinson, Bill Pioli, Lynda Black, Teddy Ann Davis, Sharon Moffett & Nancy Beach.
GIHS Boys soccer play at home on Friday 10/25 against Cheektowaga at 4:30 pm. Girls soccer play at Williamsville South today, Thursday, at 3:30 pm against Will South.
Early Voting Hours at GI Welcome Center start Saturday, October 26. See hours.
Trinity Church Fall Festival - Saturday, October 26th
GIHS Class of 1985 40th Reunion is planned for Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Mallwitz Island Lanes. The cost is $30 per person if paid by May 31, 2025. $40 per person at the door. There will be a cash bar. Please contact: classof85gi@gmail.com or mlfginy@gmail.com.
The Neighbors Foundation has a food pantry wish list. Check it out and next time you go shopping pick up a few extra's to donate. WISH LIST.
The holidays are going to be here before you know it. Stop in at DeSignet Jewelry, 1869 Whitehaven Road for gift ideas. There is plenty of time to design something special or many items available from vintage to current designs. Reg Schopp has been your hometown jeweler for many years. Store hours are Monday - Saturday. See website for more information and product designs.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
October 17, 2024
Happy birthday today to Stephanie Kowalak, Jenna Giambra, Julius Schopp, Rosemarie McDonald, Kathy Zielinski, Patricia Schafer & Steven Grabiee M.D. and Friday to Alexandra Imperi, Aidan Daly & Sharon Ledwon. On Saturday, happy birthday Judy Thaler, Robert Skotnicki, Heidi Sue McCormick, Luke Hooper, Bill Winterfield, Chris McCabe & Donald Papaj.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Ryan Pinzel, Michael Madigan, Paula Hahn, David Hiser, Romona DeWitt & Wayne DeWitt.
Happy birthday Monday to Heather Hyland, Laury Linenfelser, Gunnar Munk, Bob Henschel, Suzanne McDonald & Gabrielle Pulvirenti, Tuesday to Roger Adornetto, William Johnson Jr., Christine Kulczyk, Jack Lillico, Brianna Hadden, Rick Martin, Michele Namenek & Stanford Harrington and Wednesday to Debbie DeGlopper Robinson, Patrick Gallagher, Chase Harding, Zakary Massaro, Ed Shelp, Judy Wozniak & Kevin Koch.
Happy 62nd wedding aniversary to Gary & Carol Roesch on Sunday, October 20th.
Happy 35th wedding aniversary to Jacquie & Patrick Foote on Monday, October 21st.
Holiday Happenings Craft Bazaar & Holiday Market takes place on Saturday, October 19th at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. See FLYER
GI Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Chowder Sale is Saturday, October 19. FLYER
VFW Post 9249 Soup-A-Thon is Saturday, October 19th from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. or until sold out. See
FLYER.
GI Historical Society Museum Open House is Sunday, October 20th from 1-4 p.m. at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. FLYER
Trinity Church Fall Festival - Saturday, October 26th
The Neighbors Foundation has a food pantry wish list. Check it out and next time you go shopping pick up a few extra's to donate. WISH LIST - Neighbors Foundation Webpage
The holidays are going to be here before you know it. Stop in at DeSignet Jewelry, 1869 Whitehaven Road for gift ideas. There is plenty of time to design something special or many items available from vintage to current designs. Reg Schopp has been your hometown jeweler for many years. Store hours are Monday - Saturday. See website for more information and product designs.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
October 10, 2024
Happy birthday today to Phillip Russo, William Barbur, Linda Schneckenburger, Geraldine Burrano & Ray Billica and Friday to Jacob Mongold, Barbara Shepard & Shannon Zaccaria. On Saturday, happy birthday Fred Mazur, Gary Larsen, Marissa Mrkall, Ronald Milks, Douglas Carlson, Laura Bonarek &
Maria Insalaco.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Nelson Schnable, Christopher Conway, Dylan Castiglia, Tom Trader, Priscilla Johnson & Kim Yarwood.
Happy birthday Monday to Michael Chateauneuf, John Turner, Ashley Battaglia, Iris Jiscitsno & Sheryl Kutis, Tuesday to Jonathan Wozniak, Mark Argy, Mike Yensan, Joyce Ernst & Jerry Sitarski and Wednesday to Mark O'Connell, Sandra Vasey, Clare Conboy & Sue Cinelli.
GI Fire Company Fire Prevention Open House is Friday, October 11th from 3:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., 2275 Baseline Road.
The holidays are going to be here before you know it. Stop in at DeSignet Jewelry, 1869 Whitehaven Road for gift ideas. There is plenty of time to design something special or many items available from vintage to current designs. Reg Schopp has been your hometown jeweler for many years. Store hours are Monday - Saturday. See website for more information and product designs.
GI Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Chowder Sale is Saturday, October 19. FLYER
VFW Post 9249 Soup-A-Thon is Saturday, October 19th from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. or until sold out. See
FLYER.
Trinity Church Fall Festival - Saturday, October 26th
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
October 3, 2024
Happy birthday today to Jean Marie Ensminger & Joan Schlueter Wright and Friday to Margie Walker, Afiza Mojowalla, Lynn Polizzi, Celia Spacone Ph.D., Robert Vaccaro & Dawn Whitbeck. On Saturday, happy birthday Dylan Russo, Michele Remmes, Nancy Long, Robert N. Schwagler, Rebekah Thompson & Carolyn Mesches.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Craig Blowers, Jane Consier & Sandy Warren-Henderson.
Happy birthday Monday to Greg Yensan, Mary Jo Soto, Bob McCormick, Michael Christensen, Morgan Capage, Evan Smith, Paul Leuchner & Robert Redfearn, Tuesday to Casy Galeza, Lana Redell & Bill Stanley and Wednesday to Taylor Duscher, Barb Jarzab, Chris Ciechoski & Sandara Kelly Sexton.
The Thursday, October 3, 2024 meeting of the Historical Society will be held at 7:00 PM
at the GRAND ISLAND GOLDEN AGE CENTER at 3278 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY. The speaker is Marla Bujnicki with a power point presentation on "Bawdy Buffalo". Members are free, guests $5 donation.
VFW Chiavetta's Chicken & Rib BBQ on Wednesday, October 9th from noon - 6:00 p.m. See FLYER.
GI Fire Company Fire Prevention Open House is Friday, October 11th from 3:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., 2275 Baseline Road.
GI Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Chowder Sale is Saturday, October 19. FLYER
VFW Post 9249 Soup-A-Thon is Saturday, October 19th from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. or until sold out. See
FLYER.
Trinity Church Fall Festival - Saturday, October 26th
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
September 26, 2024
Happy birthday today to Madison Martin, Kevin Rogoza, Cameron Kolat. Betty Walk, James Walters, Sr.
Jackie Robinson Steckleberg & Lori Robinson Bouldon and Friday to Roxanne Morgan, Greg Butcher, Alice Gerard, Amy Heist, Kevin Cobello, Dave Grant, Ashley Bleistein, Sharilyn Zarajczyk, Linda Clark, Andrew Szolnoky & Jack Kuhn. On Saturday, happy birthday Cap Cooke, Jordan Davis, Claire Cinelli, Ron Webb, Marty Napier & Richard Gaudy.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Diane Kowalak, Nancy Blundell, Matthew Hamm, Dana Robinson, Jim Wright Jr. & Samantha Krause.
Happy birthday Monday to Faith Caldwell, Vikki Smith, Carol Luther Dunworth, Nancy Kaul, Georgina Munk & Mike Rossiter , Tuesday to Ariel Brucato, Carol Mihalovich & Allison Mae Walker and Wednesday to Richard Warner, Linda D. Davis & Maureen Macguire Kielt.
Happy anniversary to John and Joanne Podlucky celebrating their 44th wedding anniversary on Monday, September 30th and to Patricia and Scott Shaw who are celebrating their 36th wedding anniversary October 1st.
GI VFW Post 9249 Oktoberfest will take place on Saturday, September 28th from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. They will be serving a Plate Dinner to include: Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Pulled Pork and German Potato Salad for $15.
If you are interested in playing and learning Chinese Mah Jongg, instructor: John Chin will be at the NYS Welcome Center on Alvin Road, Wednesdays, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Learn traditional Chinese Mah Jongg including set up, play and strategies.
The Thursday, OCTOBER 3, 2024 meeting of the Historical Society will be held at 7:00 PM
at the GRAND ISLAND GOLDEN AGE CENTER at 3278 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY. The speaker is Marla Bujnicki with a power point presentation on "Bawdy Buffalo".
Trinity Church Fall Festival - Saturday, October 26th
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
September 19, 2024
Happy birthday today to Peter McMahon, Mike Carr, Lisa Stoddard, Vickie Harnden, David Long & Julie O'Connor and Friday to Pat Foote, Becky Peters, Jennifer Fiels, Lawrence Runions, Lisa Dollendorf, Lois Schneider & Louise Carlson. On Saturday, happy birthday Madison Nowak, Glenn Wallace, Pamela O'Brien, Louise Carlson, ToniMarie Amantia & Henry Olrogge.
On Sunday, happy birthday to H. William DeGlopper, Kevin Hagen, Janine Gregoire, Kathleen McCormick, Richard Smyth & Veronica Spriggs.
Happy birthday Monday to Kenny Martina, Joyce Cline & Jack Bugman, and Wednesday to Robert Tyrrell, Liz Brock,Dan Bridge, Sam Carpenter & Jim Harrod.
GI Lions Club Open House at Heron Pointe Clubhouse, 1993 Grand Island Blvd., from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25th. See FLYER.
Alzheimer’s/HART event. HART is the Home Assistance Referral Team located at the First Presbyterian Church in Lewiston, 505 Cayuga Street, Lewiston NY 14092 The event will be taking place at the Grand Island Golden Age Center on Whitehaven Road on Wednesday, 9/25/24 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM..
Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 is hosting a Veterans Health, Education and VA Information Night on Wednesday, September 25th from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Many veteran service organizations will be in attendence, along with food trucks and a basket raffle See FLYER.
Lions Club Open House - Wednesday, September 25th.
The Thursday, OCTOBER 3, 2024 meeting of the Historical Society will be held at 7:00 PM
at the GRAND ISLAND GOLDEN AGE CENTER at 3278 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY. The speaker is Marla Bujnicki with a power point presentation on "Bawdy Buffalo".
Trinity Church Fall Festival - Saturday, October 26th
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
September 5, 2024
Happy birthday Friday to Judy Schmidt, Donna Ball & Marion Little. On Saturday, happy birthday Collin DeMartin, Anna Hammond, Gretchen Moss Beach, John Monkelban & Kim Yung.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Michael Edwards, Betty Serio, Florence Lorenz, John Ventry & Marie Perry .
Happy birthday Monday to John Mingus, Mikayla Claus, Jackie McGinty, Elizabeth Carpenter, James O'Brien & Elaine Miller, Tuesday to Jessica Eastwood, Madison Mongold & Cathleen Moore and Wednesday to Joseph Mesmer, Lawrence Schupp, Lynn Ryan, June Ann Chadima, Peter Bezan & Jennifer Baney.
Happy 47th anniversary to Butch and Julie Meyer, married on September 9, 1977.
A Fall History Weekend, planned by the GI Historic Preservation Advisory Board will take place on September 6-8, 2024. It includes the Buffalo Antique & Classic Boat Show, DeGlopper Memorial, a Ferry Village walking tour, the Historic Alt Farm on Whitehaven Road and River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. There will be a Eco kayak paddle on Friday, September 6th and Old St. Stephens Church will be open for tours September 7 & 8, along with DeGlopper Memorial. A dedication of the 1918 Town Hall cupola will take place on Sunday, September 8th. See FLYER.
GI Cultural Center Meat Raffle on Friday, September 6 at GI Rod & Gun Club. FLYER.
Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 is hosting a Lobster dinner on Saturday, September 7th from 3:00 p.m. - ?. Reservations are neccesary and space is limited. See FLYER.
The Grand Island Moose Lodge is launching a fund-raising campaign to bring fireworks back to Grand Island for July 4, 2025. The first fundraiser will be a open jam session on Saturday, September 7th from noon - ? See FLYER.
Chiavetta's BBQ, Bake Sale, & Harvest House "Baby Shower" is at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1453 Staley Road on Thursday, September 12, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Grand Island E-Waste Recycling Drive, Grand Island Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Road, Saturday, September 14th - FLYER.
The Zonta Club of Grand Island will be hosting a Booster Night at Dick & Jenny’s restaurant at 1270 Baseline Rd, Grand Island NY 14072, on Tuesday September 17th from 5pm to 9pm. FLYER.
Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 is hosting a Veterans Health, Education and VA Information Night on Wednesday, September 25th from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Many veteran service organizations will be in attendence, along with food trucks and a basket raffle See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
August 29, 2024
Happy birthday today to Barbara MacRides, Sharon Nichols, Dr. Edward Rayhill, Shirley Rogers & Mandy Becker Myers. and on Friday to Peter Hayes II. On Saturday, happy birthday Patty Mash, Adrianna Marinucci, Pam Smith Miller, Sally Dinino &
Michael Owen.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Chance Luthringer, Justin Figler, Daniel Senn, Mike Sexton, Kay McGuire, Christian Hipp, Brooks Rimes & Delores Schuman.
Happy birthday Monday to Anthony Webber, Diane Bialek & Eleanor Maier, Tuesday to Cindy Wagner Sharp, Carol Gress, Sam Linenfelser, Joshua Smith, Ian Conner, Jesse Rosser, Nancy Grabenstatter, Laurence Ledwon & Ted Landong and Wednesday to Justin Schmadel, Kiersten Winstel, Grace Carpenter), Tom Crawford & Terry Guenot.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church's Moonlight Serenade is Friday, August 30th. Music, dancing, appetizers and drinks with special guest "Jack Civiletto - Singing Sinatra". See FLYER.
VFW Post 9249 hosting "Antique Road Show Jr" Monday, September 2nd, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. Facebook.
A Fall History Weekend, planned by the GI Historic Preservation Advisory Board will take place on September 6-8, 2024. It includes the Buffalo Antique & Classic Boat Show, DeGlopper Memorial, a Ferry Village walking tour, the Historic Alt Farm on Whitehaven Road and River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. There will be a Eco kayak paddle on Friday, September 6th and Old St. Stephens Church will be open for tours September 7 & 8, along with DeGlopper Memorial. A dedication of the 1918 Town Hall cupola will take place on Sunday, September 8th. See FLYER.
GI Cultural Center Meat Raffle on Friday, September 6 at GI Rod & Gun Club. FLYER.
Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 is hosting a Lobster dinner on Saturday, September 7th from 3:00 p.m. - ?. Reservations are neccesary and space is limited. See FLYER.
The Grand Island Moose Lodge is launching a fund-raising campaign to bring fireworks back to Grand Island for July 4, 2025. The first fundraiser will be a open jam session on Saturday, September 7th from noon - ? See FLYER.
Chiavetta's BBQ, Bake Sale, & Harvest House "Baby Shower" is at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1453 Staley Road on Thursday, September 12, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Good Samaritan BBQ Pulled Pork Dinner is Saturday, September 14th, pick up at St. Stephen Parish. See FLYER.
Grand Island E-Waste Recycling Drive, Grand Island Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Road, Saturday, September 14th - FLYER.
Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 is hosting a Veterans Health, Education and VA Information Night on Wednesday, September 25th from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Many veteran service organizations will be in attendence, along with food trucks and a basket raffle See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
August 22, 2024
Happy birthday today to Justin Podgorny, Kenneth DeVantier, Mary E. Maj & Tom Burke. and on Friday to Gene Dinsmore, Shellie Smith, Kurt Raepple, Deborah Ackerman & Jackie Sullivan. On Saturday, happy birthday Fahim Mojawalla, Gene Mongan, Ava Brandon, Melaina Ranger, DJ Foote, Donna Baranyl & Gary Loncar.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Arlene Wunsch Anthony & Bill Jenkins,..
Happy birthday Monday to Judy Webb, Marisa Atkinson, Brielle Backland, Herta Krein, Gail Allen & Angelo Palamuso, Tuesday to Luke Staub, Alexander Wright, Raymond Krause, Pat Shickluna, Thomas James
& Michael Spalding and Wednesday to Jennifer Courtright, Craig Ryan, Judy Meer, Sandra Thompson & Michelle Chasse.
The Zonta Club of Grand Island will is hosting it’s annual Fall Mum Sale. Featured will be 9” mums from Russell’s Garden Center in your choice of color including white, yellow, red, orange, and pinkish purple. The cost is $12 each or 4 for $44. Pre-sale orders only can be made by contacting Donna G at 716-697-1447 or Wendi D at 716-984-6418 by Thursday August 29th. Pick-up will be on Saturday September 7th between 10am and 12pm at the Grand Island Town Hall Gazebo, 2255 Baseline Rd, Grand Island NY.
All proceeds raised by the Zonta Club of Grand Island support women’s causes, including local scholarships and The Family Justice Center. Visit our website at zontagrandisland.com or our Facebook page for more information about or organization and events.
Casting for Courage Fishing Tournament
& Picnic Fundraiser, Saturday, August 24th at Anchor Marine. Website
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church's Moonlight Serenade is Friday, August 30th. Music, dancing, appetizers and drinks with special guest "Jack Civiletto - Singing Sinatra". See FLYER.
A Fall History Weekend, planned by the GI Historic Preservation Advisory Board will take place on September 6-8, 2024. It includes the Buffalo Antique & Classic Boat Show, DeGlopper Memorial, a Ferry Village walking tour, the Historic Alt Farm on Whitehaven Road and River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. There will be a Eco kayak paddle on Friday, September 6th and Old St. Stephens Church will be open for tours September 7 & 8. A dedication of the 1918 Town Hall cupola will take place on Sunday, September 8th. See FLYER.
GI Cultural Center Meat Raffle on Friday, September 6 at GI Rod & Gun Club. FLYER.
Grand Island E-Waste Recycling Drive, Grand Island Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Road, Saturday, September 14th - FLYER.
The GI Rec Department has an abundance of lost and found items from youth programs over the summer. They ask that if you are missing something to please email at recreation@grand-island.ny.us and they will check for your item and get back to you. Please be as descriptive as possible.
Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 is hosting a Veterans Health, Education and VA Information Night on Wednesday, September 25th from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Many veteran service organizations will be in attendence, along with food trucks and a basket raffle See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
August 15, 2024
Happy birthday today to Bella Duscher, Mike Mongan & Don O'Connor. and on Friday to Katie Prell & Marietta Rotella. On Saturday, happy birthday Jill Schopp, Trudi Shelp & Deborah Tirado .
On Sunday, happy birthday to Mark Doldan, Doug Saltzman, Nancy Pioli & Lisa Dudley..
Happy birthday Monday to Patrick Lovetro, William Smith, Brenda Mrkall & Darren DelSignore, Tuesday to Mary Ann Stone & Madelyn Forbes and Wednesday to Karen Cowart.
Happy 40th wedding anniversary to Lisa & Mike Dudley on August 19th.
The Town Board meetings on MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024, have been RESCHEDULED to MONDAY, AUGUST 26th at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The agenda deadline will be Thursday, August 22nd at 11:00 a.m.
The GI Rec Department has an abundance of lost and found items from youth programs over the summer. They ask that if you are missing something to please email at recreation@grand-island.ny.us and they will check for your item and get back to you. Please be as descriptive as possible.
St Stephen Church Rockin' The Grounds sponsored by St Stephen Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Wedesday, August 21st from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Live Music, Car Show, Basket Raffle, Food & Drinks. Flyer.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church's Moonlight Serenade is Friday, August 30th. Music, dancing, appetizers and drinks with special guest "Jack Civiletto - Singing Sinatra". See FLYER.
A Fall History Weekend, planned by the GI Historic Preservation Advisory Board will take place on September 6-8, 2024. It includes the Buffalo Antique & Classic Boat Show, DeGlopper Memorial, a Ferry Village walking tour, the Historic Alt Farm on Whitehaven Road and River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. There will be a Eco kayak paddle on Friday, September 6th and Old St. Stephens Church will be open for tours September 7 & 8. A dedication of the 1918 Town Hall cupola will take place on Sunday, September 8th. See FLYER.
Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 is hosting a Veterans Health, Education and VA Information Night on Wednesday, September 25th from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Many veteran service organizations will be in attendence, along with food trucks and a basket raffle See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
August 8, 2024
Happy birthday today to Mark Walker, Scot Millar, Holly "Whitford" Best, Shannon McDonough, Brandon Robinson, Jeff Kwiatkowski & Anna Joslyn. and on Friday to Daemon Gatti, Evelyn Lewis & Charlotte (Jean) Yarwood. On Saturday, August 10th happy birthday Joe Zarbo, Lindsey Smith Lucinski, Lillian Beach, Deb Lapore, Neil Hoffman & Kathy Jakab.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Jennifer Chin, Linda Sexton, John Ryan, Eileen Krause, Kyle Schutrum & Sally Kaiser..
Happy birthday Monday to Mathew Aronica, Kodie Shamrock & David Michaud, Tuesday to Shirley Johnson, Cyndi Krupp, Ruth Roughsedge, Terri Samplinski Hunt & Kim Ludwig and Wednesday to Anne Hipp, Mark Staggs, Genna Nucherno, Carlin Hartman, Lola Wahl & Ronald Tebo.
A very special happy 16th birthday to Gavin Tranter on August 16th. "You're Dah loves you!!!"
Grand Island High School Hall of Fame Meat Raffle, Saturday, August 10, 2024 at VW Post 9249. See FLYER.
The Historic Preservation Advisory Board is offering a Ferry Village Walking Tour on Thursday,
August 15th at 6:00 p.m., the cost is $10.00. Meet at the end of Ferry Road. For reservations call Sharon at 716-773-2421.
GI Rotary BBQ Fundraiser is Saturday, August 17, 3 pm – 7 pm . Order QR Code. Deadline August 12th.
St Stephen Church Rockin' The Grounds sponsored by St Stephen Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Wedesday, August 21st from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Live Music, Car Show, Basket Raffle, Food & Drinks. Flyer.
A Fall History Weekend, planned by the GI Historic Preservation Advisory Board will take place on September 6-8, 2024. It includes the Buffalo Antique & Classic Boat Show, DeGlopper Memorial, a Ferry Village walking tour, the Historic Alt Farm on Whitehaven Road and River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. There will be a Eco kayak paddle on Friday, September 6th and Old St. Stephens Church will be open for tours September 7 & 8. A dedication of the 1918 Town Hall cupola will take place on Sunday, September 8th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
August 1, 2024
Happy birthday today to Eileen Sims, JoAnn Holmes, Hannah Linenfelser & Rita Packard. and on Friday to Jackie Brennan, Gabrielle Martell & Mary Tront.
On Sunday, happy birthday to Harry Carter, Jack Bridenbaker & Mark Walker..
Happy birthday Monday to Anna Joslyn, George Allen & Charlene Staub and Tuesday to Katrina Linenfelser, John Fletcher II, Editha Germain, Shelia Ferrentino, William Georgar, Dorothy Wiswall, John Senall & Donna Marlin Lavallee and Wednesday to Bonnie Antholzner, Charlotte Tower, Madison Klos & Rebecca Reger.
Happy wedding anniversary today to Marie and Tom Long. Happy 30th wedding anniversary to Cheryl & Greg Chamberlain on August 4th!
Citizen Coalition for Wildlife and Environment (CCWE) will be holding a barn sale fundraiser to support the non-profit on Saturday, August 3rd from 9 AM - 3 PM at the Alt Farm, 2489 Whitehaven Road on Grand Island. There will be dozens of farm-style and primitive antiques and furniture, including pantry cabinets, indoor and outdoor tables, vintage desks, little curiosities, wildlife themed art and figures, and much more! We will accept cash, check, or credit card. Some pictures of items will be posted on the CCWE Facebook event page in advance of the sale: https://www.facebook.com/events/1559947114866788. And the Alt Nature Center and meadow trails will be open during the hours of the fundraiser -- come out and spend the day with us! See flyer.
Rotary Club of Grand Island Paint Recycling Event is Saturday, August 3rd 9 AM - 1 PM. Registration
GI Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary BBQ is Tuesday, August 6, FLYER.
The Grand Island Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will be at the concert on Tuesday, August 13, and will have a 50/50 raffle along with hot dogs, pop, water, chips and popcorn available for purchase.
American Red Cross Blood Drive is at the GI Fire Hall on Thursday, August 8th 9 AM - 1 PM. FLYER
Grand Island High School Hall of Fame Meat Raffle, Saturday, August 10, 2024 at VW Post 9249. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
July 25, 2024
Happy birthday today to Lynne Heim and on Friday to Lindsey Spiker, Liz Reimann, Faith Gworek, Joyce McCloskey & Julia Benjamin.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Helen Newkirk, Frank Burket, Rosemary Bahgat , Shelly Prange & Tom Redell. On Sunday, happy birthday to Ann Erker, Andrew Spacone, Bob Elias, Trent Gavazzi, Eunice Johnson, Iris Galeza, Mary DiMartile & Elly Zarbo..
Happy birthday Monday to Tom Long, Iris Galeza &
Frank Greico and Tuesday to Diana Taefi Staub & Nicholas Panepinto and Wednesday to Jenna Hutzler, Karen Cooney, Pam Phillips, Mary Vari & Ann Koeta.
The GI Rotary Shred-it will be July 27th from 10 AM - 1 PM.. The new location at Sidway Elementary School Parking Lot.
18th Annual Paddles Up Niagara 2024 is Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Beaver Island State Park. The events will start at 7am and run throughout the day. Registration opens on Monday June 10, 2024, at 8am. Information about the event can be found at: https://www.niagararivergreenway.com/paddles-up.
GI Historical
Society Museum River Lea will be open in Beaver Island State Park during Paddles Up from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Rotary Club of Grand Island Paint Recycling Event is Saturday, August 3rd 9 AM - 1 PM. Registration
Citizen Coalition for Wildlife and Environment (CCWE) will be holding a barn sale fundraiser to support the non-profit on Saturday, August 3rd from 9 AM - 3 PM at the Alt Farm, 2489 Whitehaven Road on Grand Island. There will be dozens of farm-style and primitive antiques and furniture, including pantry cabinets, indoor and outdoor tables, vintage desks, little curiosities, wildlife themed art and figures, and much more! We will accept cash, check, or credit card. Some pictures of items will be posted on the CCWE Facebook event page in advance of the sale: https://www.facebook.com/events/1559947114866788. And the Alt Nature Center and meadow trails will be open during the hours of the fundraiser -- come out and spend the day with us! See flyer.
Grand Island High School Hall of Fame Meat Raffle, Saturday, August 10, 2024 at VW Post 9249. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
July 18, 2024
Happy birthday today to Alexis Gieselman & Margaret Tyrrell and on Friday to Bob Swedish, Tim Ehde, Pat (Weyland) Barroclough, Connie Harrod & Bill Shaw.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Mike Stamler, Richard Berti & Rene Ford. Special happy birthday Saturday, Wendy Valint hits the 60 marker on July 21. On Sunday, happy birthday to Chuck Berlinger Jr., Dan Linenfelser, Joan Portik & Bristol Khreis..
Happy birthday Monday to Theresa Szpala, Tori Pritchard, Adrian Figliotti & Liz Lutnick and Tuesday to Marion Fabiano, Michelle Botwin, Maya Pecoraro, Nancy Koch & Diane Maness and Wednesday to Jill Travis, Kathy Bradley Smith, Mary Grace Egloff, Kaia Lynn Petrie, Emily Mae Klein, Sam DiChristina, Debra Gaudy, Marlene Golden, John Garey & Suzanne Phillips.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER. Preview basket raffle available Friday, July 19th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., FLYER.
The GI Rotary Shred-it will be July 27th from 10 AM - 1 PM.. The new location at Sidway Elementary School Parking Lot.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 18, at the home of member Chris Shiah We will be celebrating summer with a picnic and white elephant event. Please note the change of time and location for this month’s meeting. If you would like more information please contact Terry G at CinderellaIsleGC@gmail.com.
18th Annual Paddles Up Niagara 2024 is Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Beaver Island State Park. The events will start at 7am and run throughout the day. Registration opens on Monday June 10, 2024, at 8am. Information about the event can be found at: https://www.niagararivergreenway.com/paddles-up.
Rotary Club of Grand Island Paint Recycling Event is Saturday, August 3rd 9 AM - 1 PM. Registration
Grand Island High School Hall of Fame Meat Raffle, Saturday, August 10, 2024 at VW Post 9249. See FLYER.
The Grand Island High School Class of 1975 will enjoy a 50th class reunion on Saturday July 5, 2025 at the Buffalo Launch Club, 503 East River Rd. Grand Island NY 14072 from 6-10pm. Click on the facebook link for further details about this special event. Facebook Page
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
July 11, 2024
Happy birthday today to Mark Frentzel, Ryan Shea, Jessica Doyle & Skip Mrkall II and on Friday to Ashley Dragonette, Lindsay Proctor, Becky Stufkosky & Noah Teater.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Joe Czora, Christian Kessler, Peter Gornicki Sarah Chamberlain & Michael Fabiu . On Sunday, happy birthday to Mary Johnson, Rocco Piro & Bernadette Childs..
Happy birthday Monday to Garnet Schopp & Sue Sondel Trammell and Tuesday to Kelly Yarnes, Carolyn Doebert, Luke Austin, Karen Belles & Yvonne Dugan and Wednesday to Nathaniel Cohen, Jim Pedlow, Mary Warburton, Marie O’Hara & Kathleen Scully.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church's Annual Chicken BBQ is Saturday, July 13th. See FLYER.
The Garden Walk takes place on Sunday, July 14th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and is free. Maps can be picked up at the Town Commons Gazebo, 2255 Baseline Road..
American Red Cross Blood Drive at Grand Island Fire Hall on Tuesday, July 16th from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. See FLYER.
The Historic Preservation Advisory Board is offering a Ferry Village Walking Tour on Thursday,
July 18th and August 15th at 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 7th at 2:00 p.m., the cost is $10.00. Meet at the end of Ferry Road. For reservations call Sharon at 716-773-2421.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 18, at the home of member Chris Shiah We will be celebrating summer with a picnic and white elephant event. Please note the change of time and location for this month’s meeting. If you would like more information please contact Terry G at CinderellaIsleGC@gmail.com.
18th Annual Paddles Up Niagara 2024 is Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Beaver Island State Park. The events will start at 7am and run throughout the day. Registration opens on Monday June 10, 2024, at 8am. Information about the event can be found at: https://www.niagararivergreenway.com/paddles-up.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER. Preview basket raffle available Friday, July 19th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., FLYER.
The GI Rotary Shred-it will be July 27th from 10 AM - 1 PM.. The new location at Sidway Elementary School Parking Lot.
The Grand Island CSD Board of Education begins the 2024-2025 School Year with the annual Re-Organizational Session prior to the General Session Meeting in the Professional Development Room of Grand Island High School on Monday July 8, 2024. See VIDEO.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
July 4, 2024
Happy birthday July 4th to Chris Affuso, Alivia Manzo & Ella MacNeil and on Friday to Susan Kowzan.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Peter Hayes Sr.. On Sunday, happy birthday to Cathy Thomas..
Happy birthday Tuesday to Bill Mancuso, Shannon Robillard, Tyler Liam Dawson & Jenine Linenfelser and Wednesday to Abby Englert, Justin Frentzel, Eric Bellanca & Maddie Mesmer.
Mallwitz's Island Lanes 13th Annual Grand Reunion is Wednesday, July 3rd. See FLYER.
48th Annual Dick Bessel
Independence Day Run is Thursday, July 4th. Registration Form. Independence Day Parade Line Up
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church's Annual Chicken BBQ is Saturday, July 13th. See FLYER.
Th Grand Island Garden Walk takes place on Sunday, July 14th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and is free. Maps can be picked up at the Town Commons Gazebo, 2255 Baseline Road.
18th Annual Paddles Up Niagara 2024 is Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Beaver Island State Park. The events will start at 7am and run throughout the day. Registration opens on Monday June 10, 2024, at 8am. Information about the event can be found at: https://www.niagararivergreenway.com/paddles-up.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Luminaria Ceremony - July 8
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
June 27, 2023
Happy birthday today to Lily Panepinto, Tom Rall, Philip Bousquet, Tom Drabik, Kevin Hale &J oe Kowalski and on Friday to Norm Stessing, Eric Beyer, George DeGlopper & Dick Crawford.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Justine Vanthoff, Max Costello & Raymond DeGlopper. On Sunday, happy birthday to Brennan Morgan..
Happy birthday on Monday, July 1st to Kathy McNally, Joey Cali, Bob Kopf, Gary Roesch. Pat Colosi, Maria Leszczak & Margaret Giles and Tuesday to Jason Davis, Joe Khreis, Georgio Panepinto, Natalie Mucci, John Wenner, Megan Pinzel, Paul Bassette & Lou Wolentarski.
Happy wedding anniversary on June 30th to Barbara & Richard Brzyski and Brian & Dana Robinson.
Happy wedding anniversary on July 1st to Rev. Paul & Eleanor Robinson.
Raindate: GI School & Business Alliance hosts their first Cruise Night on Thursday, June 27th. See FLYER.
Mallwitz's Island Lanes 13th Annual Grand Reunion is Wednesday, July 3rd. See FLYER.
48th Annual Dick Bessel
Independence Day Run is Thursday, July 4th. Registration Form. Independence Day Parade Line Up
The Grand Island High School Senior Class of 2024 walk the stage and receive their diplomas, officially graduating from GIHS at the 59th Annual Commencement Ceremony Sunday June 23, 2024 at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo, NY. Congratulations Class of 2024!!
See VIDEO.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church's Annual Chicken BBQ is Saturday, July 13th. See FLYER.
18th Annual Paddles Up Niagara 2024 is Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Beaver Island State Park. The events will start at 7am and run throughout the day. Registration opens on Monday June 10, 2024, at 8am. Information about the event can be found at: https://www.niagararivergreenway.com/paddles-up.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Luminaria Ceremony - July 8
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
June 20, 2023
Happy birthday today to Savannah Kustra, Joseph Verdi, Bev Kroetsch, Melinda Evans, Paula Callahan, Jacob Rowles, Carl Pinzel, Jim Linenfelser, John Frentzel, Andrea Rogers & Cindy Hagan and on Friday to Alexandra Whitford, Warren Dinnis Rimer & Dana Gast.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Melissa Thurnherr-Giambra, Patsy Johnson & Michael Baungartner. On Sunday, happy birthday to Tim Burley, Marilyn Johnson, Bill Lang, Mel Passarelli & Keelan Erhard.
Happy birthday on Monday to Lisa Giordano, Joseph Paolucci, Conor Bryan, Linda Roberts Krug, Tom Dahlquist, Sandra Grillo, Daniel Kutis & Jean Marino and Tuesday to Cole Glessner, Nancy Valone, Brian O’Connor, Morgan Blum, Megan Zahradnik, William Gugino, William Palumbo & Roger Williams. Happy birthday Wednesday to Julie Urtel Fiato, Tom Luescher, Jan Rose, Cheryl Gonda, Rose Marie Bugman, Nirmal Singh Kandola & Thomas Luescher.
Happy wedding anniversary to Doc Ted & Joanne Rayhill on June 20th! Happy 22nd anniversary to Jen & Rick Hinkle on June 22nd!
Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle is Saturday, June 22nd at the GI Rod & Gun Club Pavillion. See FLYER.
GI School & Business Alliance hosts their first Cruise Night on Wednesday, June 26th. See FLYER.
Mallwitz's Island Lanes 13th Annual Grand Reunion is Wednesday, July 3rd. See FLYER.
48th Annual Dick Bessel
Independence Day Run is Thursday, July 4th. Registration Form.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church's Annual Chicken BBQ is Saturday, July 13th. See FLYER.
18th Annual Paddles Up Niagara 2024 is Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Beaver Island State Park. The events will start at 7am and run throughout the day. Registration opens on Monday June 10, 2024, at 8am. Information about the event can be found at: https://www.niagararivergreenway.com/paddles-up.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
June 13, 2023
Happy birthday today to Paul Sommer, Kim Nestark, Jeffrey Wansart III, Danielle (Hassan) Martin, Philip Pack & Linda Hartman and on Friday to Catherine Mancuso, David Conboy & Jamin Cope.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Cathy Gewoski, Chris Russell, Ingeborg Haslam & Jennifer Knoll. On Sunday, happy birthday to Ben Tomkins, Amy Schneider George, Claire Neuhaus, Helen Vickers & Marietta Rotello.
Happy birthday on Monday to Michael Cutini, Karen Wallace, Morgan Santorio, Lloyd Potter, Michelle Driess & Anna Vaccaro and Tuesday to Karen Hogrewe Allenbaugh, Jacob Olszewski, Nancy Linton, Christopher Stessing, Nathaniel Cohan, Nancy Prusak & Helen Harrington. Happy birthday Wednesday to Randy White, Reg Schopp, Cindy Cosgrove, Marge Lebrenz, Adriana Kavanaugh, David Stalica & Mary Trachimowcz.
The Relay For Life Annual Father’s Day Lawnmower Race, Car Show and 5k is on Sunday, June 16, 2024. All proceeds benefit GI Relay For Life. FLYER.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 20th at Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road on Grand Island. We will be learning to make jewelry with flowers. Please bring scissors, tweezers or any jewelry tools you may have. If you would like more information please contact Terry G at CinderellaIsleGC@gmail.com.
Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle is Saturday, June 22nd at the VFW Pavillion. See FLYER.
GI School & Business Alliance hosts their first Cruise Night on Wednesday, June 26th. See FLYER.
Town of Grand Island Summer Concert Series starts Tuesday, June 25th at Marion Klingel Town Commons. See SCHEDULE.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
June 6, 2023
Happy birthday today to Daryl Ann Miller, Tom Ryan, Richard Wingert, Peter Fadum, Victoria Aronica & Joan Mazur and on Friday to Janet Goodsell, Sandy Ackerman, Lorraine Dale & Brandon Loder.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Carol Barnhart, Deborah Croston, Russ Colosi, Ryan Osvath & Debbie Becker. On Sunday, happy birthday to Jay Fritchey, Nathan Cook, Jason Wilkinson & JT Tomkins.
Happy birthday on Monday to Dolores Wojdan & Peggy Skeels and Tuesday to Cindy Lin, Nancy Jo Pax, Chris Beyer, Richard Furman & Aleida Delgado. Happy birthday Wednesday to Jeff Baumler, Roy Meyers & Randy Whitbeck.
Happy anniversary to Jim & Laury Linenfelser on June 7th and to Kevin & Amanda Brady on June 10th.
Island native Jennifer Watkins has opened Sprinkles Bakeshop & Cafe at 49 Tremont Street in North Tonawanda. Check it out when you're over that way.
Citizen Coalition for Wildlife and Environment is hosting a Native Plant Sale on Saturday, June 8th fom 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It will be at the Alt Nature Center, 2489 Whitehaven Road. The nature center is located in a newly renovated Grand Island schoolhouse from the 1870's. See FLYER.
American Red Cross Blood Drive is Saturday, June 8th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Grand Island Community Center, 3278. Whitehaven Road. See FLYER.
Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle is Saturday, June 22nd at the GI Rod & Gun Club Pavillion. See FLYER.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
May 30, 2023
Happy birthday today to Jill Stamler & Linda Facklam and on Friday to Bob Backlund & Nikki Roesch.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Leslie Madigan, Alan Sexton, Loretta Crvelin, Kelly McGarvey & Dave Hogrewe. On Sunday, happy birthday to Dan Hiam, Diane Gerard, Dianne Tiede, & William Bermel.
Happy birthday on Monday to Mary Vescio, Kathy Molnar, Jordan Dixon, Jason Hill, Richard Koch & Willis Schwartz and Tuesday to Theresa Long, Mike Stewart, Elizabeth Wedrychowicz, Karen Vanthoff, Deanna Kutis & Elizabeth Vescio. Happy birthday Wednesday to Patti Loquasto, Beverly Kudla & Brent Lesser.
GI Fire Company New Rescue Truck Inspection is Friday, May 31st at the Fire Hall from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
Citizen Coalition for Wildlife and Environment is hosting a Native Plant Sale on Saturday, June 8th fom 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It will be at the Alt Nature Center, 2489 Whitehaven Road. The nature center is located in a newly renovated Grand Island schoolhouse from the 1870's. See FLYER.
American Red Cross Blood Drive is Saturday, June 8th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Grand Island Community Center, 3278. Whitehaven Road. See FLYER.
Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle is Saturday, June 22nd at the GI Rod & Gun Club Pavillion. See FLYER.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
May 23, 2023
Happy birthday today to John Robert Brand, Chris Sugar, Dawn Fitzgerald & Ray Ackerman and on Friday to Marcia Carr, Bonnie Butler, John Gibney, Nancy Tebo, Jordan Hiam Gayle Piershalski & Debra Coughlin.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Paula Sciuk, Connie O'Brien, Thomas Pellegrino, Jan Tyson, Jo Kozek Polinsky, Marissa Cooney, Cathy Contino, Karen Wallace & Mercedes Miles. On Sunday, happy birthday to Lee Tetkowski (101!), Greg Bruenn, Michael Craig Davis, Michael Ball, Liz Wilbert & Carrie Mesmer.
Happy birthday on Monday to Cindy Hagen, Richard McClive, Jim Rodriguez & Nancy Aydelotte and Tuesday to Sandra Sherman, Scott Wallace, Sally Van Hattum Kelley, Pat Shaw, Chris Sugar, Ian Cameron, Mary Leigh Burke, Mitchell Samplinski, Sophia Myers, Diane Darmofalski. Happy birthday Wednesday to Ross Arsenault, Pam Fries and Liam Dodd, Sharon Bauer, Jean Westmoore & Richard Campangna.
Congratulations to Mindi Joss on graduating with her MBA in Business Management with a certificate in Human Resources from Empire State University.
VFW Post 9249 Buddy Poppy Days are May 23, 24 & 25. Poppies will be available at local banks and grocery stores.
See FLYER.
The Town of Grand Island, VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post, American Legion NY Post 1346 and Grand Island High School Wind Ensemble will honor the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for our country while in military service. They are remembered each and every day and will be honored on Memorial Day.
Veterans, family members and the community are cordially invited to attend the program on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Park. There will be a reception following the ceremony at VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post located at 2121 Grand Island Boulevard.
VFW Fundraiser - Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ is Wednesday, May 29th.
FLYER
GI Fire Company New Rescue Truck Inspection is Friday, May 31st at the Fire Hall from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SeeFLYER.
48th Annual Dick Bessel
Independence Day Run is Thursday, July 4th. Registration Form.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
Citizen Coalition for Wildlife and Environment is hosting a Native Plant Sale on Saturday, June 8th fom 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It will be at the Alt Nature Center, 2489 Whitehaven Road. The nature center is located in a newly renovated Grand Island schoolhouse from the 1870's. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
May 16, 2023
Happy birthday today to Barbara Bartus, Michele Drabik, Diana Schwartz, Dorothy Lenehen & Brian Graham and on Friday to Barbara Kirsch, Kyle Salley Sr., Jamie Farrell, Nikolas Massaro, Renee Tasevski, Caoimhe Carpenter, Ellen Faber & Viktor Dekany.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Bob Pownall, Chase Luthringer & Peggy Winterfield. On Sunday, happy birthday to Adam Garlapow, Peyton Golde, Pattie Frentzel, Carl Flick, Sandy Caffery & Kelly Wagner Yensan.
Happy birthday Tuesday to Cathy Kaegebein, Jacqueline Walker, JT Stamler (Monday), Steven Parisi (a teenager on Monday), Philip Hy (Monday), Clarence Lydle, Dan Fitzgerald, Trudy O'Connor. Happy birthday Wednesday to Tom McDonough Nathan DeMartin, Audry Brown & Jayne Playfair.
Happy wedding anniversary on May 22nd to Barb & Bill Wilson.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 16, at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Begin at 5:30 by planting annuals in the beds at the library to beautify the space. Please bring garden gloves and tools. Following the planting, meet inside the library in the conference room for a short meeting, a snack and a plant exchange. This will begin at 6:30.
Gram's Garage Sale at the Golden Age Center is on Saturday, May 18th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. There will be member garage sale tables, bake sale and lunch sale.
GI Historical Society Open House at the museum, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park on Sunday, May 19th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. FLYER.
VFW Post 9249 Buddy Poppy Days are May 23, 24 & 25. Poppies will be available at local banks and grocery stores. A ceremony will take place at Veterans Park on Monday, May 27th, Memorial Day, at 11 a.m.
See FLYER.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
6th Annual Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K in memory of Mary Dunbar-Daluisio will take place on
Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Beaver Island State Park. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
May 9, 2023
Happy birthday today to Joanne Albert, Gary Novitz, Jimmy Geblein & Jeff Dinsmore and on Friday to Karen Bruno, Bob Monoco, Lynn Sargent DeJonghe, Patricia Kraft, Dana Hayes Erickson, Greg DeMike & Donny Dee.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Mike Zimmerman, Nikki Fadel, Charlie Lavallee & Barb Swagler. On Sunday, happy birthday to Kim Kinney, Janet Brennan & Lisa Hogrewe.
Happy birthday on Monday to Gerald Howe, Charles Lambert, Kurt Marlin, Linda Fearon, Victoria Cacciatore, Judy Buzby, Dennis McGinn, Tom Rodriguez & Susan Bognar. Happy birthday Tuesday to Katie Olrogge. Happy birthday Wednesday to Susan Phillips, Barbara Brzyski, Surinder Kaur Kandola, Teressa Meyer, Gabriel Wansart & Kevin Rustowicz .
American Legion Flower Sale on Friday & Saturday, May 10th & 11th. See FLYER.
Thunder on the Niagara Boat Races are coming back to Gratwick Park on August 3 & 4, 2024. There are many Island connections at this exciting event. I hope to get some inside information in the coming weeks.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
6th Annual Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K in memory of Mary Dunbar-Daluisio will take place on
Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Beaver Island State Park. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
May 2, 2023
Happy birthday today to Deborah Mikulsky,
Rita Volpe, Brent Fred Jr. & Joan Fred
and on Friday to David Sugg, Barbara Taefi, Joneen Corrao, Katie Hillock, Patrick Smith & Vince Martello.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Sandie Rall-Smith, Emily Harnden, Mark Cunningham, William Gerristead, Rev Paul Robinson & Chris Stedman. On Sunday, happy birthday to Suzanne Muller, Troy Salley, Kathy Dilamarter, Scott Whiting & Patricia Banko.
Happy birthday on Monday to Chris O'Connell, Carol Hugill, Linda Skotnicki, Tammy Violanti, Tina Giambra, Paul Gast & Rosemary Wojick. Happy birthday Tuesday to Deborah Clemens, Carolyn Phillips, James DiCillis, Justin Geisenhoff & Mike Dudley. Happy birthday Wednesday to James Huffman, Patricia Haag, Bonnie Ingalls, Kara Dudley, Michele DiChristina, Lynn Gottler, John Lorenz, Michael Davis & Alice Blain.
Grand Island Historical Society General Meeting & Program will be at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road on Thursday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Guest speakers are GIHS President Curt Nestark and member Mary Cooke presenting "Rum Running on the Niagara with the Fix Brothers." Members are free, guests $5 donation.
The Spongebob Musical will be presented by Parish Players on Friday & Saturday, May 3-4 at Grand Island High School, 1100 Ransom Rd. TICKETS.
On Monday, May 6th, the Town Board is planning to schedule a vote on Local Law #6 of 2023. This law would change our current M1/M2 zoning law to limit the total size of all buildings on a “business campus” to 150,000 square feet and would remove distribution center as a permitted use. If you agree with this law, show your support by signing a petition HERE. You can also show your support by attending the Town Board meeting at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6th.
The Grand Island PTA Council will host Meet the Candidates Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8.
Come and meet the candidates for the Grand Island School Board in the Professional Development Room of Grand Island High School, 1100 Ransom Road.There are four candidates for three open seats on the Grand Island Board of Education this year:
Jennifer Chin; Roger Broeker; Joy LaMarca (i); Danielle Bruno (i).
Thunder on the Niagara Boat Races are coming back to Gratwick Park on August 3 & 4, 2024. There are many Island connections at this exciting event. I hope to get some inside information in the coming weeks.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Krispy Kreme Dozen Sale for Relay For Life. See FLYER.
6th Annual Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K in memory of Mary Dunbar-Daluisio will take place on
Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Beaver Island State Park. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
April 25, 2023
Happy birthday today to Florence Lindelow and on Friday to Mark Miles, Travis & Craig Perno, Brooke Christensen, Karen & Tessa DeMartin, Bernadette DiMartile & Scott Driess III .
On Saturday, happy birthday to Bethany Leiner, Brandon Kinney, Henry Mayer & Tom Natale. On Sunday, happy birthday to April Wright, Elijah Linenfelser, Jaimen Wright, Pat Ehringer, Joan Sumner, Janet Austin, Kim Glessner & Jim Teator.
Happy birthday on Monday to Diane Goupil, Frank Cannata, Herman Black, Bruce Hann & Rick Magro. Happy birthday Tuesday to JP Kennedy, John Podlucky, Jessica Bykowicz, Ava DeFranks, Anna Pullano, Taylor Firth, Janet Pedlow & Georgette Combes. Happy birthday Wednesday to Don Hamman, Krystin Hoppel, Amber Spiesz, Cynthia Stamler, Karen Conboy, Mary Ann Beatty, Barbara Davis, Janice Hecko & Paul Wudyka.
St. Stephen School Drama Club is presenting Disney's Moana Jr. on Friday &
Saturday, April 26 & 27 at Mount St. Mary's Academy. See FLYER.
Paint the Town Purple is Saturday, April 27th at Town Commons.
The Grand Island PTA Council will host Meet the Candidates Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8.
Come and meet the candidates for the Grand Island School Board in the Professional Development Room of Grand Island High School, 1100 Ransom Road.There are four candidates for three open seats on the Grand Island Board of Education this year:
Jennifer Chin; Roger Broeker; Joy Lamarca (i); Danielle Bruno (i).
Grand Island Historical Society General Meeting & Program will be at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road on Thursday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Guest speakers are GIHS President Curt Nestark and member Mary Cooke presenting "Rum Running on the Niagara with the Fix Brothers." Members are free, guests $5 donation.
The Spongebob Musical will be presented by Parish Players on Friday & Saturday, May 3-4 at Grand Island High School, 1100 Ransom Rd. TICKETS.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Krispy Kreme Dozen Sale for Relay For Life. See FLYER.
6th Annual Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K in memory of Mary Dunbar-Daluisio will take place on
Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Beaver Island State Park. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
Relive the wonderful, emotional speeches, and the heartfelt sentiment and joy during the 2024 Celebration of Inspiration Ceremony, brought to you by the Grand Island PTA Council, and held in the Grand Viking Theater April 24, 2024.
Congratulations to all the recipients and thank you to the Class of 2024 Seniors who nominated their inspirations. See VIDEO.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
April 18, 2023
Happy birthday April 18 to Mark Hassan, Norma Horton & Nunzio Spacone and on Friday to Lela Mancuso & Paul Brush.
On Saturday, happy birthday to JoAnn Podlucky, Tina Marie Miller & Bernadette Brown. On Sunday, happy birthday to Kim Domagala, Cindy Bleich, Rich Ray & Heidi Travagline.
Happy birthday on Monday to Genna Baldassarre, Barbara Girardo, Yvonne Turri & Joseph Synakowski. Happy birthday Tuesday to Sam Aceti, Sydney Neuhaus, Kathy Lechner, Erica Forbes & Nathan Miles. Happy birthday Wednesday to Brad Robinson, Mary O'Brien & Randolph Johnson
Happy 71st wedding anniversary to Athena & Pete Xanthos on April 19th!!!
Enjoy breakfast on Saturday morning, April 20th at the VFW fundraiser. See FLYER.
Clean UP Grand Island is Saturday, April 20th. Meet at GI Town Hall from 8am - 9 am: Pick Up Bags & Assignment Location Maps, as well as free coffee, hot cocoa and donuts. 8am - 12pm: Clean up your assigned area and return trash to the dumpster at Town Hall, or have it picked up from your location if it’s too big/heavy.
Electronics recycler Sunnking will co-host an Earth Day event with Goodwill of Western New York at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 20.People can drive through to drop off electronics, clothing and household items for free. Registration is required at Sunnking.com/events.
GI Historical Society Open House at the museum, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park on Sunday, April 21st from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lions Club 55th Annual Spaghetti Dinnertakes place on Monday, April 22nd at Ellden's at River Oaks. See FLYER.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Paint the Town Purple is Saturday, April 27th at Town Commons.
Krispy Kreme Dozen Sale for Relay For Life. See FLYER.
6th Annual Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K in memory of Mary Dunbar-Daluisio will take place on
Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Beaver Island State Park. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
April 11, 2023
Happy birthday today to Roman Jurga, Arlene Edhe & Serena Anzalaco Troyan and on Friday to Kathy Elias & Mary McDonnell.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Peter Santa Lucia, Jude Casey Kuehne & Nicole Butcher. On Sunday, happy birthday to Dan Robinson, Nicholas Aronica & John Leszczak.
Happy birthday on Monday to Jim Panepinto, Curt Nestark, Trish Birtz & Jacquie
DesJardins LoManto . Happy birthday Tuesday to Peter Stein, Marie Casey, Helen Harrison & Lisa Macaluso. Happy birthday Wednesday to Jon Albertsson, Rob Kopf & John Chin
Clean UP Grand Island is Saturday, April 20th. Meet at GI Town Hall from 8am - 9 am: Pick Up Bags & Assignment Location Maps, as well as free coffee, hot cocoa and donuts. 8am - 12pm: Clean up your assigned area and return trash to the dumpster at Town Hall, or have it picked up from your location if it’s too big/heavy.
To Register to Participate: https://form.jotform.com/240805109844052
To View The Current Locations Targeted For Cleaning List: https://shorturl.at/bjLR4
To Request A New Area To Be Added To The Map/List: https://form.jotform.com/240801001949045
To View The Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/3mawslJLq
Electronics recycler Sunnking will co-host an Earth Day event with Goodwill of Western New York at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 20.People can drive through to drop off electronics, clothing and household items for free. Registration is required at Sunnking.com/events.
GI Historical Society Open House at the museum, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park on Sunday, April 21st from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lions Club 55th Annual Spaghetti Dinnertakes place on Monday, April 22nd at Ellden's at River Oaks. See FLYER.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Paint the Town Purple is Saturday, April 27th at Town Commons.
6th Annual Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K in memory of Mary Dunbar-Daluisio will take place on
Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Beaver Island State Park. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
April 4, 2023
Happy birthday today to Zoe Dodd Gilbert & Adele Cole and on Friday to Daniel Tagiareni.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Sherri Garner. On Sunday, happy birthday to Barb Wilson.
Happy birthday on Monday to Tom Crooks, Lucy Delavalle, Margery McKinney Burkman, James Caprio & Daniel Lynch. Happy birthday Tuesday to Wayne Kinney, Rhett Robinson, Jeff Kirsch &, Carolyn Marble, Gerald Kutis, Bob Ernst. Happy birthday Wednesday to Patricia Haag & Robert Porter
Congratulations to Vince & Margaret Martello celebrating their 51st wedding anniversary April 7th.
Grand Island Historical Society General Meeting & Program will be at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park on Thursday, April 4th at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker will be Maria Bujnicki, with a presentation on Buffalo's Best Remembered Restaurants.
Maple Grove Cemetery Annual Meeting will take place at the GI Memorial Library on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Contact Karen Webb at 716-773-7351 with questions. Refreshments will be served.
Grand Island Historical Society Solar Eclipse Day Open House at the museum, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park on Monday, April 8th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
VFW Solar Eclipse Party & Lunch Event Monday, April 8th at noon. Reserve a picnic table. Hot dogs and hamburgers available for purchase. Call 716-773-6343.
A Conservation Conversation
will be held on Wednesday, April 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the GI Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. See FLYER.
Clean UP Grand Island is Saturday, April 20th. Meet at GI Town Hall from 8am - 9 am: Pick Up Bags & Assignment Location Maps, as well as free coffee, hot cocoa and donuts. 8am - 12pm: Clean up your assigned area and return trash to the dumpster at Town Hall, or have it picked up from your location if it’s too big/heavy.
To Register to Participate: https://form.jotform.com/240805109844052
To View The Current Locations Targeted For Cleaning List: https://shorturl.at/bjLR4
To Request A New Area To Be Added To The Map/List: https://form.jotform.com/240801001949045
To View The Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/3mawslJLq
Electronics recycler Sunnking will co-host an Earth Day event with Goodwill of Western New York at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 20.People can drive through to drop off electronics, clothing and household items for free. Registration is required at Sunnking.com/events.
Lions Club 55th Annual Spaghetti Dinnertakes place on Monday, April 22nd at Ellden's at River Oaks. See FLYER.
Golden Age Center Spring Paint Night is Thursday, April 25th, sign up now. FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
March 28, 2023
Happy birthday today to Sherry Miller, Marilyn Rudolph, Olivia Williams, Barb Wienke, Kenna MacNeil, Jacob Stewart, Valerie Robinson and on Friday to Margie Southwood, Tracey Shickluna, Chloe Fitzsimmons & Michele LaBarre.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Helen Fae Bailey & Sharon Wright. On Sunday, happy birthday to Barry Smith, Tom Shanor & Anna Kapus.
Happy birthday on Monday to Jeremy Figler. Happy birthday Tuesday to Joel Moyer, Sharon Stevens-Downing & Susan Ventry. Happy birthday Wednesday to Dante LoPresti, David Pelosi & Mike Geblein
VFW Post 9249 Auxiliary is hosting Lenten Fish Fry days on Friday, March 29. Everyone welcome. See FLYER.
GI Recreation Department 2024 Easter Egg Trail & Easter Activities will take place Friday, March 29th at the GI Memorial Library. Information & Easter Trail Map.
Spinella’s 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the VFW Post 9249 &
Auxiliary on Grand Island, happening on March 30, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. With multiple
Easter egg hunts, a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, a variety
of food options, and a 50-50 raffle.
GI Recreation Department Youth Programs opening registration date is Monday March 25th at 8am for residents and Monday April 22nd at 8am for non-residents. Website.
Clean UP Grand Island is Saturday, April 20th. Meet at GI Town Hall from 8am - 9 am: Pick Up Bags & Assignment Location Maps, as well as free coffee, hot cocoa and donuts. 8am - 12pm: Clean up your assigned area and return trash to the dumpster at Town Hall, or have it picked up from your location if it’s too big/heavy.
To Register to Participate: https://form.jotform.com/240805109844052
To View The Current Locations Targeted For Cleaning List: https://shorturl.at/bjLR4
To Request A New Area To Be Added To The Map/List: https://form.jotform.com/240801001949045
To View The Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/3mawslJLq
Electronics recycler Sunnking will co-host an Earth Day event with Goodwill of Western New York at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 20.People can drive through to drop off electronics, clothing and household items for free. Registration is required at Sunnking.com/events.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
March 21, 2023
Happy birthday today to Paul Roeder, Peggy Bauman, Jim
Gajewski & Daniel Parker and on Friday to Wendy Stratton-Gross, Peter Baker, Kristine Dodge &
Beverly Kinney.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Pattie Beauchamp, Jim Olmstead, Pat Harding & Ryan Kernin. On Sunday, happy birthday to Jillian Sheehan & Robin Swedish.
Happy birthday on Monday to Jim Ehde, Jack Mahnk, Amy Blundell, Sue Ann Mackenna & Rick Ryder. Happy birthday Tuesday to Brooklyn Landroche, Clive Roughsedge, Mary Carol Wozniak & Frances Tracey.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY. Our March meeting will be a presentation by member, Peg Koppmann called "Reimagining The Perfect Garden".
VFW Post 9249 Auxiliary is hosting Lenten Fish Fry days on Friday, March 22 & 29. Everyone welcome. See FLYER.
GI Recreation Department 2024 Easter Egg Trail & Easter Activities will take place Friday, March 29th at the GI Memorial Library. Information & Easter Trail Map.
Spinella’s 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the VFW Post 9249 &
Auxiliary on Grand Island, happening on March 30, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. With multiple
Easter egg hunts, a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, a variety
of food options, and a 50-50 raffle.
The Grand Island Historical Society has two upcoming events at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. First is the April meeting and program on Thursday, April 4th at 7pm. Guest speaker is Marla Bujnicki presentation on "Buffalo's Best Remembered Restaurants. Members free, guests $5 donation.
The Solar Eclipse will be celebrated with a open house on Monday, April 8th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Their will be other events taking place at Beaver Island State Park that day. See FLYER
Maple Grove Cemetery Annual Meeting will take place at the GI Memorial Library on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Contact Karen Webb at 716-773-7351 with questions. Refreshments will be served.
Electronics recycler Sunnking will co-host an Earth Day event with Goodwill of Western New York at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 20.People can drive through to drop off electronics, clothing and household items for free. Registration is required at Sunnking.com/events.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
March 14, 2023
Happy birthday today to Jon Grenda, Laurie McGinn, Kathy Shaklee, Rebecca Popiel & Jim Walf and on Friday to Jane Faruga, Gail Monti, Elizabeth Figler, John Corrao, Mindi Kratz & Henry Lobl.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Megan Malaney, Dan Lee, Cameron Willer, Sandra Fonte, Debbie
Jenkins & Pat Phillips. On Sunday, happy birthday to Nancy Anderson.
Happy birthday on Monday to Adam Missert, Nicholas Tim, Audrey Mason, Eddie Krecisz, Arthur Pelletier &
Kenneth Pieri. Happy birthday Tuesday to Ruth Landel, Carol Sharpe, Lester Lee, Joseph Roberts & Richard McDonald. On Wednesday to Marty Bidell, Mary O'Dea Beyer & David Ames.
Happy wedding anniversary on March 16th to Vicki & Ian Harnden and Bob & Debbie Guenther. On March 19th, happy wedding anniversary to Amy & Steve Morgan.
Grand Island Historical Society Open House at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park is on Saturday, March 16th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. See FLYER.
American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place at the Grand Island Fire Hall on Tuesday, March 19th. See FLYER.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY. Our March meeting will be a presentation by member, Peg Koppmann called "Reimagining The Perfect Garden".
Electronics recycler Sunnking will co-host an Earth Day event with Goodwill of Western New York at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 20.People can drive through to drop off electronics, clothing and household items for free. Registration is required at Sunnking.com/events.
The Buffalo News reported that deep-discount grocery store Aldi has property under contract to open its first store on Grand Island on the site of a former visitor information center at 1661 Grand Island Boulevard. The existing building will be torn down and rebuilt, and the store will likely open this summer.
GI Recreation Department 2024 Easter Egg Trail & Easter Activities will take place Friday, March 29th at the GI Memorial Library. Information & Easter Trail Map.
Spinella’s 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the VFW Post 9249 &
Auxiliary on Grand Island, happening on March 30, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. With multiple
Easter egg hunts, a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, a variety
of food options, and a 50-50 raffle.
The Grand Island CSD Board of Education holds their general session meeting and second budget information session for the 2024-25 school year, in the Professional Development Room of Grand Island High School on Monday March 11, 2024. The meeting begins at the 27:30 mark. See VIDEO.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
March 7, 2023
Happy birthday today to Linda Leuchner, Glen Shepherd, Leda Barton, Lola Brindisi, Carol O’Connor & Bill Ortiz and on Friday to Rosemary Loth Fischer & Diane Grant.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Grace Wenner, Elaine Freedman & Jody Slipko. On Sunday, happy birthday to Nancy Seifert Dinan, Christie Lewis Hy, Louisa Anderson & Dorothy Hahn.
Happy birthday on Monday to Emily Bolles, Roman Cacciatore, David Cook & Shirley Norman. Happy birthday Tuesday to Joan Papaj, Al Meyer, Madison MacNeil, Ray Hayward & Michele Beauchamp. On Wednesday to Karen Hayes Smith, Martha Bojarski, Pat Kendzierski and son Adam Kratz, Susan Anstett Marston & Jody Ghianni.
Burrata Rooftop at the Holiday Inn Express on Long Road will be opening for the season on Thursday, March 14th
Grand Island Historical Society General Meeting & Program will be at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker is Erie County Park Ranger Nicole Klimowicz sharing a power point presentation on "Wildlife in Winter". GI Historical Society Open House at the museum, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park on Saturday, March 16th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CRED4GI To Hold First Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m.
Based on feedback received from a recent outreach, CRED4GI will hold a public meeting with interested members on March 7th, from 7-9pm at the Community Room at the Grand Island Visitors Center on Alvin Road.
St. Timothy Community Wide Chili Cook-Off is Saturday, March 9th at the church (1453 Staley).
To enter a chili for judging, you can fill out the Google Form on the website, https://www.sttimothygrandisland.com/chili-cook-off. See FLYER.
VFW Auxiliary Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner is Saturday, March 9th from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. See FLYER.
Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
GI Republican Committee St. Patricks Day Party is Tuesday, March 12th. See
FLYER.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard!
Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around.
No registration required.
GI Recreation Department 2024 Easter Egg Trail & Easter Activities will take place Friday, March 29th at the GI Memorial Library. Information & Easter Trail Map
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 29, 2023
Happy Leap Year birthday today to Jason Weis, Donna Linenfelser & Greg Chamberlain and on Friday to Don Hoke, Phyllis Martin, Jean Smith, Linda Hermann, Michael William Rayhill, Karie Stedman, Ashley Gorman, Sarah Dollendorf Cich, Gail Click & Bridget McMahon.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Jamie Akers Smith. On Sunday, happy birthday to Jeff Denler, John Simon, Anne Rollins & Joyce Cowan.
Happy birthday on Monday to . Happy birthday Tuesday to Robert Haag, Dorothy Hudson, Tim Moriarty, David McConnell, Rich Amantia, Missy Fargino & Jeanne Powers . On Wednesday to Bonnie Peete, Hayden Backlund, Eilene Gebrian, Charles Tobe & Pat Bassle.
Adrian's Custard & Beef is scheduled to reopen on March 18, 2024.
GI Rotary Club Solar Eclipse Presentation is Saturday, March 2nd. See details.
Pancake breakfast to benefit Neighbors Foundation is at Ellden's Grill & Banquet at River Oaks, Sunday, March 3rd from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Donation $10.
Grand Island Historical Society General Meeting & Program will be at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker is Erie County Park Ranger Nicole Klimowicz sharing a power point presentation on "Wildlife in Winter".
CRED4GI To Hold First Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m.
Based on feedback received from a recent outreach, CRED4GI will hold a public meeting with interested members on March 7th, from 7-9pm at the Community Room at the Grand Island Visitors Center on Alvin Road.
You can now get your tickets to Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
St. Timothy Community Wide Chili Cook-Off is Saturday, March 9th at the church (1453 Staley).
To enter a chili for judging, you can fill out the Google Form on the website, https://www.sttimothygrandisland.com/chili-cook-off. See FLYER.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard!
Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around.
No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 22, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, February 22nd to Jim Zilliox & Ralph Quarantillo and on Friday to Sherry DeBruyn, Paula Nakayama, Sophia Black, Linda Gerristad & John Whitney.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Brian Robinson & Jan Yardley. On Sunday, happy birthday to Dennis Donovan, Scott Tetreault, Kevin Brock & Mary Williams.
Happy birthday on Monday to David Rogers, Debbie Kennedy-Rogoza, Jay Hollinger, William Madigan & Lynn Dingey. Happy birthday Tuesday to Gabrielle Robinson, Kevin Koch Jr., Mike Cali & David Passanese. On Wednesday to JMary Ann Love, David Steggs, Patrick McMahon, Peggie Bastian.
Sandy Syracuse turns the BIG "60" on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Happy Birthday Sandy!!
American Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Stephen School, 2080 Baseline Road, on Saturday, February 24th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. See
FLYER. Thank You Gift
My family is looking for photos from 1968, of a red and white striped hot air balloon my dad owned. He would take off from our back yard at 2249 Stony Point Road. The Simpson family, who lived across the street, have a short film clip, thanks Laurie! Please contact me at jodi@giecom.net if you have anything in your old photo albums.
GI Rotary Club Solar Eclipse Presentation is Saturday, March 2nd. See details.
You can now get your tickets to Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard!
Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around.
No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 15, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, February 15th to Herman Roberts, Philip Sahlem, Todd Sipson, Kellie Kehoe, Daniel Baney & Donna Tomkins and on Friday to Deborah Parker, Marianne Ward & Lynne Rimer.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Kathy Garlapow, Lillian Brenner, Aaron Delavalle, Chuck Delavalle & Swaran Dhaliwal. On Sunday, happy birthday to Michelle Gast, Patrick Stouter, Chris Ciszek & Barbara Wudyka.
Happy birthday on Monday to Bryan Smith, Melanie Stein, Carol Alt, Daniel Tattenbaum, Jennifer Watkins, Katie Brady, MaryJo Gill & Dick Bessel. Happy birthday Tuesday to Eugene Corey & Sal Gullo. On Wednesday to Jim Zilliox & Ralph Quarantillo.
VFW EGG-Credible Breakfast takes place on Saturday, February 17th. See
FLYER.
American Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Stephen School, 2080 Baseline Road, on Saturday, February 24th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. See
FLYER. Thank You Gift
You can now get your tickets to Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard!
Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around.
No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 8, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, February 8th to Jayne Carrig, Mary Sitarski, Diane Garey, Diane Gurbacki, Sarah Klock, David Santa Lucia, Jadon Garman, Carleigh Rodriguez, Sheila Strott & Jackson Tower and on Friday to Elinor Wiant, Linda Tomkiel, Chris Ford & Dory Smith Matwijkow.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Renee Gietz & Kaylee Montana. On Sunday, happy birthday to Jackie Walt, Joanne Metzger, Joan Barone, Dominic Mazzola & Amanda Kaiser Wayne.
Happy birthday on Monday to Kim Kalman, Carol Roesch, twins Patty Rink & sister Penny Linenfelser, Jayce Claus, Jack Muscarella & Charles Ackerman. Happy birthday Tuesday to Laura Sexton, Adam Dahlberg, Mitchell Matthews, Nancy Hamm-Johnson, Hans Sterzelbach & Emma Wheeler. On Wednesday to Shirley Martin.
GI Relay For Life Mardi Gras Crockpot Cook Off is at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13th at Ellden's at River Oaks. See FLYER.
You can now get your tickets to Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
Improvements will be made to Veterans Park, thanks to grants. They will include new drainage on the athletic fields and improvements to the Miracle League area.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard!
Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around.
No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 1, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, February 1st to Judith Pack, Mandy Malaney, Ryan Pecoraro, Clyde Hickok & Sydney Mazur and on Friday to Leigh Ann Bukhari, Laura Matthews, Lee Richard, Bob Hillock, Don Kaiser, Cheryl Wasson, Natalie Kopf , Dominic Pullano, Eileen Crane, Carol Maul & Surjit Kaur.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Joan Savoy Dlugokinski, Ilene Dee & Ryan Timmerman. On Sunday, happy birthday to Geraldine Kowalski, Emma Hall, Christopher Drew, Juliette Caprio, Mark VonWryeza, Mary Lou Jerge, Dan Ryan, Sophie Cane, Pete Marston & Maureen Lewis.
Happy birthday on Monday to Geraldine ( Jeri) Benzing & Kip Staub. Happy birthday Tuesday to Linda Tufillaro, Olivia Wenner, Noelle Linenfelser & Cody Okelberry. On Wednesday to Glenn Skelly.
Saturday, February 3rd: Grab your friends and join the annual Band & Basket Raffle to raise money for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society at Mallwitz's Island Lanes.
Basket Raffle 6PM - 10PM. $5/sheet of 25 tickets or 3 sheets for $10.
Live Band - Wide Right plays from 8PM - Midnight. No cover charge!
Bar will be open and food available!!
Also Saturday, February 3rd: St Stephen School Family Night Out is Saturday, February 3rd from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. See flyer for details.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard!
Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around.
No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Grand Island Central School District Board of Education holds the first of their bi-yearly joint meetings with the Grand Island Town Board in the professional development room of Grand Island High School on Monday January 29, 2024.
See VIDEO.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
January 25, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, January 25 to Patricia Webb Scott, Al Ackerman, Jason MacClelland, Colton Wilkinson. Sam Giglia, Judy Polizzi & Carolyn Spacone and on Friday to Sharon Tokash, John Dudley, Tommy Geblein, Wayne Baumler & Mary Caldwell.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Sabrina Butcher, Brent Minet, Mary Stewart & Pat Shickluna. On Sunday, happy birthday to Kelly Cunningham, Jason Vallina, Tom Burkman, Barbara Grabiec & Elaine Gibney.
Happy birthday on Monday to Arlene Larry, Kevin Kelley, Eric Sharpe & Nicholas Penque. Happy birthday Tuesday to David Clayton III. On Wednesday to Ronald Duguay, Hailee Clayton, Conner Bolles, Anthony Mondi & Regina Truitt.
Saturday, February 3rd: Grab your friends and join the annual Band & Basket Raffle to raise money for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society at Mallwitz's Island Lanes.
Basket Raffle 6PM - 10PM. $5/sheet of 25 tickets or 3 sheets for $10.
Live Band - Wide Right plays from 8PM - Midnight. No cover charge!
Bar will be open and food available!!
Also Saturday, February 3rd: St Stephen School Family Night Out is Saturday, February 3rd from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. See flyer for details.
Extended to January 28th. Rotary Club of Grand Island is host its annual Undie Sunday 2024 collection between Jan 14 – 28, the collection of new and unused underclothing and socks There is a particular need for warm socks, T-shirts, men’s underwear, sizes Large, Extra Large and XX Large and all women’s undergarments including leggings.
The donated items will be distributed to the Community Mission of Niagara Falls and other missions in the area. Drop off locations.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Grand Island Central School District Board of Education held their General Session Meeting in the Little Theater of Veronica Connor Middle School in Grand Island, NY on Monday January 8, 2024.
See VIDEO.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
January 18, 2024
Happy birthday Thursday, January 18 Caitlin Schwinge, Gail Becher, Peter & Paul Minton, Robert Davis & Linda Piro and on Friday to Mackenzie Hassan, Kristyn Brown & Susan Razmus.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Fran Burrows, Kaylee Connell, Andrew Masiello, Josh Lange, Dustin Gushue, Brenda Hollfelder & Diane Haney. On Sunday, happy birthday to Pat Caffery Roncone, Mary Cooke, John Gast, Dennis Lach & Ron Pavis.
Happy birthday on Monday to Kurt Lorence, Jean Bousquet & Joanne Browne. Happy birthday Tuesday to Jonathan Minton, Allison Boron, Mark Leffler & Mary Jane Clark. On Wednesday to Louie Freitas, Joyce Warning, Hunter Schmidt, Sarah Ramsperger, Benjamin DeFranks, Tyler Meyer & Warren Becher.
Happy anniversary to Karen & Rom Figler who were married on January 23, 1982.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm (note time change) at Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY. Our meeting will include a dinner of "Crazy Casserole Concoctions" followed by a program by Carol Ann Harlos.
Extended to January 28th. Rotary Club of Grand Island is host its annual Undie Sunday 2024 collection between Jan 14 – 28, the collection of new and unused underclothing and socks There is a particular need for warm socks, T-shirts, men’s underwear, sizes Large, Extra Large and XX Large and all women’s undergarments including leggings.
The donated items will be distributed to the Community Mission of Niagara Falls and other missions in the area. Drop off locations.
VFW Post 9249 Events: Saturday, January 20th; EGG-Hilirating Breakfast and
Soup-A-Palooza! Everyone welcome!
There is an Emergency Blood Shortage. Please donate: Grand Island Fire Company, Tuesday, January 23rd, FLYER.
St. Stephen School Family Night Out is Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Looking for some indoor fun during this cold winter?? Come join us for some carnival fun with a Magic Show, face painting, balloon twisting, hair tinsel or braiding.
See flyer for details.
Make plans to attend the Annual Band & Basket Raffle to raise money for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society at Mallwitz's Island Lanes, Saturday, February 3rd.
Basket Raffle 6PM - 10PM. $5/sheet of 25 tickets or 3 sheets for $10.
Live Band - Wide Right plays from 8PM - Midnight. No cover charge!
Bar will be open and food available!!
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Grand Island Central School District Board of Education held their General Session Meeting in the Little Theater of Veronica Connor Middle School in Grand Island, NY on Monday January 8, 2024.
See VIDEO.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Recovery International is a support group for anyone 18 years of age and older who need help with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, anger management, PTSD, and fears of all kinds. Recovery meets every Tuesday from 7 PM- 9 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
January 11, 2024
Happy birthday Thursday, January 11 Debbie Stack, Joyce Neil, Susan Head, Art Ciechoski, Mark Landroche, Jack Roesch, Bob Marcel & Stephan R. Kovacs, Jr. and on Friday to Barbara Fritchey, Lyle Dinsmore & Adam Kopf.
On Saturday, happy birthday to James Winter, Greg Bell, Lynn Henschel & Paula Zucarelli. On Sunday, happy birthday to Carolina Luciani, Mike Rustowicz, Evan Carey, Dolores Hoefner & Sylvia McGinn.
Happy birthday on Monday to Anthony Masocco, Jennifer Farrell & Carol Boreali. Happy birthday Tuesday to Amber Malaney, Don Burrows, Joyce Hornbeck, Sudha Sharma, Earl DeGlopper Jr., Carroll Becker, Sue Fleischauer, Joy Mesmer & Darlene Hewitt. On Wednesday to Justin Sondel, Ron Sutton, Hank Kammerer, Nick Kingston, Marvin Mack & Barbara Creighton.
Rotary Club of Grand Island is hosting its annual Undie Sunday 2024 collection between Jan 14 – 21,the collection of new and unused underclothing and socks. There is a particular need for warm socks, T-shirts, men’s underwear, sizes Large, Extra Large and XX Large and all women’s undergarments including leggings.
The donated items will be distributed to the Community Mission of Niagara Falls and other missions in the area. Drop off locations.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm at Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY. Our meeting will include a dinner of "Crazy Casserole Concoctions" followed by a program by Carol Ann Harlos.
VFW Post 9249 Events: Saturday, January 20th; EGG-Hilirating Breakfast and
Soup-A-Palooza! Everyone welcome!
Parish Players Audition Notice - SpongeBob Musical, January 20 & 21, Audition Sign Up Link.
There is an Emergency Blood Shortage. Please donate: Grand Island Fire Company, Tuesday, January 23rd, FLYER.
Make plans to attend the Annual Band & Basket Raffle to raise money for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society at Mallwitz's Island Lanes, Saturday, February 3rd.
Basket Raffle 6PM - 10PM. $5/sheet of 25 tickets or 3 sheets for $10.
Live Band - Wide Right plays from 8PM - Midnight. No cover charge!
Bar will be open and food available!!
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Grand Island Central School District Board of Education held their General Session Meeting in the Little Theater of Veronica Connor Middle School in Grand Island, NY on Monday January 8, 2024.
See VIDEO.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Recovery International is a support group for anyone 18 years of age and older who need help with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, anger management, PTSD, and fears of all kinds. Recovery meets every Tuesday from 7 PM- 9 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
January 2, 2024
Quick trip south...send any breaking news to reg@raru.com.
Happy birthday Thursday, January 4 Gail Berti, Karen Woods, Michael Dowd, Christine Ryan & Hollis Schopp and on Friday to Peggy Boettcher Fuller, Kathy Boettcher Stisser, Sue Novits, Dennis McCloskey, Jake Dixon & Marissa Aceti.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Michael Lockett, Melissa Clement Hill, Ron Webb, Dale Morgan, Kathy McNulty, Sandy Less, Florence Prawel, Jacqueline Goris Foote & John Bidell Sr.. On Sunday, happy birthday to Craig Davis & Eric Reimann.
Happy birthday on Monday to Heidi Rust, Sharon Koehler, Sharon Minet, Nicholas Heftka, Alexandria Anderson, Michael Klipich, Jean Siess & Sherilyn Gillard. Happy birthday Tuesday to Dale Morgan, Richard Brzyski, Sam Loquasto & Martha Merrinan. On Wednesday to Patricia & Scott Shaw, Sheila Colan & Darlene Conners.
Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ Pop-Up at VFW Post 9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. Wednesday, January 3rd from noon - 6:00 p.m. See FLYER.
Online registration for the winter/spring session of Community Education is now open. Brochures will be coming home with elementary and middle school students soon. Brochures will be available at town hall and the library. Go to https://www.grandislandschools.org/domain/34 to see the online brochure and to register for classes online.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Recovery International is a support group for anyone 18 years of age and older who need help with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, anger management, PTSD, and fears of all kinds. Recovery meets every Tuesday from 7 PM- 9 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
18th Annual Paddles Up Niagara 2024 is Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Beaver Island State Park. The events will start at 7am and run throughout the day. Registration opens on Monday June 10, 2024, at 8am. Information about the event can be found at: https://www.niagararivergreenway.com/paddles-up.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Luminaria Ceremony - July 8 Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
June 20, 2023
Happy birthday today to Savannah Kustra, Joseph Verdi, Bev Kroetsch, Melinda Evans, Paula Callahan, Jacob Rowles, Carl Pinzel, Jim Linenfelser, John Frentzel, Andrea Rogers & Cindy Hagan and on Friday to Alexandra Whitford, Warren Dinnis Rimer & Dana Gast. On Saturday, happy birthday to Melissa Thurnherr-Giambra, Patsy Johnson & Michael Baungartner. On Sunday, happy birthday to Tim Burley, Marilyn Johnson, Bill Lang, Mel Passarelli & Keelan Erhard. Happy birthday on Monday to Lisa Giordano, Joseph Paolucci, Conor Bryan, Linda Roberts Krug, Tom Dahlquist, Sandra Grillo, Daniel Kutis & Jean Marino and Tuesday to Cole Glessner, Nancy Valone, Brian O’Connor, Morgan Blum, Megan Zahradnik, William Gugino, William Palumbo & Roger Williams. Happy birthday Wednesday to Julie Urtel Fiato, Tom Luescher, Jan Rose, Cheryl Gonda, Rose Marie Bugman, Nirmal Singh Kandola & Thomas Luescher.
Happy wedding anniversary to Doc Ted & Joanne Rayhill on June 20th! Happy 22nd anniversary to Jen & Rick Hinkle on June 22nd!
Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle is Saturday, June 22nd at the GI Rod & Gun Club Pavillion. See FLYER.
GI School & Business Alliance hosts their first Cruise Night on Wednesday, June 26th. See FLYER.
Mallwitz's Island Lanes 13th Annual Grand Reunion is Wednesday, July 3rd. See FLYER.
48th Annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run is Thursday, July 4th. Registration Form.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church's Annual Chicken BBQ is Saturday, July 13th. See
FLYER.
18th Annual Paddles Up Niagara 2024 is Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Beaver Island State Park. The events will start at 7am and run throughout the day. Registration opens on Monday June 10, 2024, at 8am. Information about the event can be found at: https://www.niagararivergreenway.com/paddles-up.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
June 13, 2023
Happy birthday today to Paul Sommer, Kim Nestark, Jeffrey Wansart III, Danielle (Hassan) Martin, Philip Pack & Linda Hartman and on Friday to Catherine Mancuso, David Conboy & Jamin Cope.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Cathy Gewoski, Chris Russell, Ingeborg Haslam & Jennifer Knoll. On Sunday, happy birthday to Ben Tomkins, Amy Schneider George, Claire Neuhaus, Helen Vickers & Marietta Rotello.
Happy birthday on Monday to Michael Cutini, Karen Wallace, Morgan Santorio, Lloyd Potter, Michelle Driess & Anna Vaccaro and Tuesday to Karen Hogrewe Allenbaugh, Jacob Olszewski, Nancy Linton, Christopher Stessing, Nathaniel Cohan, Nancy Prusak & Helen Harrington. Happy birthday Wednesday to Randy White, Reg Schopp, Cindy Cosgrove, Marge Lebrenz, Adriana Kavanaugh, David Stalica & Mary Trachimowcz.
The Relay For Life Annual Father’s Day Lawnmower Race, Car Show and 5k is on Sunday, June 16, 2024. All proceeds benefit GI Relay For Life. FLYER.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 20th at Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road on Grand Island. We will be learning to make jewelry with flowers. Please bring scissors, tweezers or any jewelry tools you may have. If you would like more information please contact Terry G at CinderellaIsleGC@gmail.com.
Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle is Saturday, June 22nd at the VFW Pavillion. See FLYER.
GI School & Business Alliance hosts their first Cruise Night on Wednesday, June 26th. See FLYER.
Town of Grand Island Summer Concert Series starts Tuesday, June 25th at Marion Klingel Town Commons. See SCHEDULE.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
June 6, 2023
Happy birthday today to Daryl Ann Miller, Tom Ryan, Richard Wingert, Peter Fadum, Victoria Aronica & Joan Mazur and on Friday to Janet Goodsell, Sandy Ackerman, Lorraine Dale & Brandon Loder.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Carol Barnhart, Deborah Croston, Russ Colosi, Ryan Osvath & Debbie Becker. On Sunday, happy birthday to Jay Fritchey, Nathan Cook, Jason Wilkinson & JT Tomkins.
Happy birthday on Monday to Dolores Wojdan & Peggy Skeels and Tuesday to Cindy Lin, Nancy Jo Pax, Chris Beyer, Richard Furman & Aleida Delgado. Happy birthday Wednesday to Jeff Baumler, Roy Meyers & Randy Whitbeck.
Happy anniversary to Jim & Laury Linenfelser on June 7th and to Kevin & Amanda Brady on June 10th.
Island native Jennifer Watkins has opened Sprinkles Bakeshop & Cafe at 49 Tremont Street in North Tonawanda. Check it out when you're over that way.
Citizen Coalition for Wildlife and Environment is hosting a Native Plant Sale on Saturday, June 8th fom 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It will be at the Alt Nature Center, 2489 Whitehaven Road. The nature center is located in a newly renovated Grand Island schoolhouse from the 1870's. See FLYER.
American Red Cross Blood Drive is Saturday, June 8th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Grand Island Community Center, 3278. Whitehaven Road. See FLYER.
Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle is Saturday, June 22nd at the GI Rod & Gun Club Pavillion. See FLYER.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
May 30, 2023
Happy birthday today to Jill Stamler & Linda Facklam and on Friday to Bob Backlund & Nikki Roesch.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Leslie Madigan, Alan Sexton, Loretta Crvelin, Kelly McGarvey & Dave Hogrewe. On Sunday, happy birthday to Dan Hiam, Diane Gerard, Dianne Tiede, & William Bermel.
Happy birthday on Monday to Mary Vescio, Kathy Molnar, Jordan Dixon, Jason Hill, Richard Koch & Willis Schwartz and Tuesday to Theresa Long, Mike Stewart, Elizabeth Wedrychowicz, Karen Vanthoff, Deanna Kutis & Elizabeth Vescio. Happy birthday Wednesday to Patti Loquasto, Beverly Kudla & Brent Lesser.
GI Fire Company New Rescue Truck Inspection is Friday, May 31st at the Fire Hall from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
Citizen Coalition for Wildlife and Environment is hosting a Native Plant Sale on Saturday, June 8th fom 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It will be at the Alt Nature Center, 2489 Whitehaven Road. The nature center is located in a newly renovated Grand Island schoolhouse from the 1870's. See FLYER.
American Red Cross Blood Drive is Saturday, June 8th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Grand Island Community Center, 3278. Whitehaven Road. See FLYER.
Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle is Saturday, June 22nd at the GI Rod & Gun Club Pavillion. See FLYER.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
May 23, 2023
Happy birthday today to John Robert Brand, Chris Sugar, Dawn Fitzgerald & Ray Ackerman and on Friday to Marcia Carr, Bonnie Butler, John Gibney, Nancy Tebo, Jordan Hiam Gayle Piershalski & Debra Coughlin.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Paula Sciuk, Connie O'Brien, Thomas Pellegrino, Jan Tyson, Jo Kozek Polinsky, Marissa Cooney, Cathy Contino, Karen Wallace & Mercedes Miles. On Sunday, happy birthday to Lee Tetkowski (101!), Greg Bruenn, Michael Craig Davis, Michael Ball, Liz Wilbert & Carrie Mesmer.
Happy birthday on Monday to Cindy Hagen, Richard McClive, Jim Rodriguez & Nancy Aydelotte and Tuesday to Sandra Sherman, Scott Wallace, Sally Van Hattum Kelley, Pat Shaw, Chris Sugar, Ian Cameron, Mary Leigh Burke, Mitchell Samplinski, Sophia Myers, Diane Darmofalski. Happy birthday Wednesday to Ross Arsenault, Pam Fries and Liam Dodd, Sharon Bauer, Jean Westmoore & Richard Campangna.
Congratulations to Mindi Joss on graduating with her MBA in Business Management with a certificate in Human Resources from Empire State University.
VFW Post 9249 Buddy Poppy Days are May 23, 24 & 25. Poppies will be available at local banks and grocery stores.
See FLYER.
The Town of Grand Island, VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post, American Legion NY Post 1346 and Grand Island High School Wind Ensemble will honor the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for our country while in military service. They are remembered each and every day and will be honored on Memorial Day.
Veterans, family members and the community are cordially invited to attend the program on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Park. There will be a reception following the ceremony at VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post located at 2121 Grand Island Boulevard.
VFW Fundraiser - Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ is Wednesday, May 29th.
FLYER
GI Fire Company New Rescue Truck Inspection is Friday, May 31st at the Fire Hall from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SeeFLYER.
48th Annual Dick Bessel
Independence Day Run is Thursday, July 4th. Registration Form.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
Citizen Coalition for Wildlife and Environment is hosting a Native Plant Sale on Saturday, June 8th fom 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It will be at the Alt Nature Center, 2489 Whitehaven Road. The nature center is located in a newly renovated Grand Island schoolhouse from the 1870's. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
May 16, 2023
Happy birthday today to Barbara Bartus, Michele Drabik, Diana Schwartz, Dorothy Lenehen & Brian Graham and on Friday to Barbara Kirsch, Kyle Salley Sr., Jamie Farrell, Nikolas Massaro, Renee Tasevski, Caoimhe Carpenter, Ellen Faber & Viktor Dekany.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Bob Pownall, Chase Luthringer & Peggy Winterfield. On Sunday, happy birthday to Adam Garlapow, Peyton Golde, Pattie Frentzel, Carl Flick, Sandy Caffery & Kelly Wagner Yensan.
Happy birthday Tuesday to Cathy Kaegebein, Jacqueline Walker, JT Stamler (Monday), Steven Parisi (a teenager on Monday), Philip Hy (Monday), Clarence Lydle, Dan Fitzgerald, Trudy O'Connor. Happy birthday Wednesday to Tom McDonough Nathan DeMartin, Audry Brown & Jayne Playfair.
Happy wedding anniversary on May 22nd to Barb & Bill Wilson.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 16, at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Begin at 5:30 by planting annuals in the beds at the library to beautify the space. Please bring garden gloves and tools. Following the planting, meet inside the library in the conference room for a short meeting, a snack and a plant exchange. This will begin at 6:30.
Gram's Garage Sale at the Golden Age Center is on Saturday, May 18th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. There will be member garage sale tables, bake sale and lunch sale.
GI Historical Society Open House at the museum, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park on Sunday, May 19th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. FLYER.
VFW Post 9249 Buddy Poppy Days are May 23, 24 & 25. Poppies will be available at local banks and grocery stores. A ceremony will take place at Veterans Park on Monday, May 27th, Memorial Day, at 11 a.m.
See FLYER.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
6th Annual Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K in memory of Mary Dunbar-Daluisio will take place on
Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Beaver Island State Park. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
May 9, 2023
Happy birthday today to Joanne Albert, Gary Novitz, Jimmy Geblein & Jeff Dinsmore and on Friday to Karen Bruno, Bob Monoco, Lynn Sargent DeJonghe, Patricia Kraft, Dana Hayes Erickson, Greg DeMike & Donny Dee.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Mike Zimmerman, Nikki Fadel, Charlie Lavallee & Barb Swagler. On Sunday, happy birthday to Kim Kinney, Janet Brennan & Lisa Hogrewe.
Happy birthday on Monday to Gerald Howe, Charles Lambert, Kurt Marlin, Linda Fearon, Victoria Cacciatore, Judy Buzby, Dennis McGinn, Tom Rodriguez & Susan Bognar. Happy birthday Tuesday to Katie Olrogge. Happy birthday Wednesday to Susan Phillips, Barbara Brzyski, Surinder Kaur Kandola, Teressa Meyer, Gabriel Wansart & Kevin Rustowicz .
American Legion Flower Sale on Friday & Saturday, May 10th & 11th. See FLYER.
Thunder on the Niagara Boat Races are coming back to Gratwick Park on August 3 & 4, 2024. There are many Island connections at this exciting event. I hope to get some inside information in the coming weeks.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
6th Annual Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K in memory of Mary Dunbar-Daluisio will take place on
Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Beaver Island State Park. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
May 2, 2023
Happy birthday today to Deborah Mikulsky,
Rita Volpe, Brent Fred Jr. & Joan Fred
and on Friday to David Sugg, Barbara Taefi, Joneen Corrao, Katie Hillock, Patrick Smith & Vince Martello.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Sandie Rall-Smith, Emily Harnden, Mark Cunningham, William Gerristead, Rev Paul Robinson & Chris Stedman. On Sunday, happy birthday to Suzanne Muller, Troy Salley, Kathy Dilamarter, Scott Whiting & Patricia Banko.
Happy birthday on Monday to Chris O'Connell, Carol Hugill, Linda Skotnicki, Tammy Violanti, Tina Giambra, Paul Gast & Rosemary Wojick. Happy birthday Tuesday to Deborah Clemens, Carolyn Phillips, James DiCillis, Justin Geisenhoff & Mike Dudley. Happy birthday Wednesday to James Huffman, Patricia Haag, Bonnie Ingalls, Kara Dudley, Michele DiChristina, Lynn Gottler, John Lorenz, Michael Davis & Alice Blain.
Grand Island Historical Society General Meeting & Program will be at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road on Thursday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Guest speakers are GIHS President Curt Nestark and member Mary Cooke presenting "Rum Running on the Niagara with the Fix Brothers." Members are free, guests $5 donation.
The Spongebob Musical will be presented by Parish Players on Friday & Saturday, May 3-4 at Grand Island High School, 1100 Ransom Rd. TICKETS.
On Monday, May 6th, the Town Board is planning to schedule a vote on Local Law #6 of 2023. This law would change our current M1/M2 zoning law to limit the total size of all buildings on a “business campus” to 150,000 square feet and would remove distribution center as a permitted use. If you agree with this law, show your support by signing a petition HERE. You can also show your support by attending the Town Board meeting at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6th.
The Grand Island PTA Council will host Meet the Candidates Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8.
Come and meet the candidates for the Grand Island School Board in the Professional Development Room of Grand Island High School, 1100 Ransom Road.There are four candidates for three open seats on the Grand Island Board of Education this year:
Jennifer Chin; Roger Broeker; Joy LaMarca (i); Danielle Bruno (i).
Thunder on the Niagara Boat Races are coming back to Gratwick Park on August 3 & 4, 2024. There are many Island connections at this exciting event. I hope to get some inside information in the coming weeks.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Krispy Kreme Dozen Sale for Relay For Life. See FLYER.
6th Annual Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K in memory of Mary Dunbar-Daluisio will take place on
Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Beaver Island State Park. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
April 25, 2023
Happy birthday today to Florence Lindelow and on Friday to Mark Miles, Travis & Craig Perno, Brooke Christensen, Karen & Tessa DeMartin, Bernadette DiMartile & Scott Driess III .
On Saturday, happy birthday to Bethany Leiner, Brandon Kinney, Henry Mayer & Tom Natale. On Sunday, happy birthday to April Wright, Elijah Linenfelser, Jaimen Wright, Pat Ehringer, Joan Sumner, Janet Austin, Kim Glessner & Jim Teator.
Happy birthday on Monday to Diane Goupil, Frank Cannata, Herman Black, Bruce Hann & Rick Magro. Happy birthday Tuesday to JP Kennedy, John Podlucky, Jessica Bykowicz, Ava DeFranks, Anna Pullano, Taylor Firth, Janet Pedlow & Georgette Combes. Happy birthday Wednesday to Don Hamman, Krystin Hoppel, Amber Spiesz, Cynthia Stamler, Karen Conboy, Mary Ann Beatty, Barbara Davis, Janice Hecko & Paul Wudyka.
St. Stephen School Drama Club is presenting Disney's Moana Jr. on Friday &
Saturday, April 26 & 27 at Mount St. Mary's Academy. See FLYER.
Paint the Town Purple is Saturday, April 27th at Town Commons.
The Grand Island PTA Council will host Meet the Candidates Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8.
Come and meet the candidates for the Grand Island School Board in the Professional Development Room of Grand Island High School, 1100 Ransom Road.There are four candidates for three open seats on the Grand Island Board of Education this year:
Jennifer Chin; Roger Broeker; Joy Lamarca (i); Danielle Bruno (i).
Grand Island Historical Society General Meeting & Program will be at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road on Thursday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Guest speakers are GIHS President Curt Nestark and member Mary Cooke presenting "Rum Running on the Niagara with the Fix Brothers." Members are free, guests $5 donation.
The Spongebob Musical will be presented by Parish Players on Friday & Saturday, May 3-4 at Grand Island High School, 1100 Ransom Rd. TICKETS.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Krispy Kreme Dozen Sale for Relay For Life. See FLYER.
6th Annual Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K in memory of Mary Dunbar-Daluisio will take place on
Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Beaver Island State Park. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
Relive the wonderful, emotional speeches, and the heartfelt sentiment and joy during the 2024 Celebration of Inspiration Ceremony, brought to you by the Grand Island PTA Council, and held in the Grand Viking Theater April 24, 2024.
Congratulations to all the recipients and thank you to the Class of 2024 Seniors who nominated their inspirations. See VIDEO.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
April 18, 2023
Happy birthday April 18 to Mark Hassan, Norma Horton & Nunzio Spacone and on Friday to Lela Mancuso & Paul Brush.
On Saturday, happy birthday to JoAnn Podlucky, Tina Marie Miller & Bernadette Brown. On Sunday, happy birthday to Kim Domagala, Cindy Bleich, Rich Ray & Heidi Travagline.
Happy birthday on Monday to Genna Baldassarre, Barbara Girardo, Yvonne Turri & Joseph Synakowski. Happy birthday Tuesday to Sam Aceti, Sydney Neuhaus, Kathy Lechner, Erica Forbes & Nathan Miles. Happy birthday Wednesday to Brad Robinson, Mary O'Brien & Randolph Johnson
Happy 71st wedding anniversary to Athena & Pete Xanthos on April 19th!!!
Enjoy breakfast on Saturday morning, April 20th at the VFW fundraiser. See FLYER.
Clean UP Grand Island is Saturday, April 20th. Meet at GI Town Hall from 8am - 9 am: Pick Up Bags & Assignment Location Maps, as well as free coffee, hot cocoa and donuts. 8am - 12pm: Clean up your assigned area and return trash to the dumpster at Town Hall, or have it picked up from your location if it’s too big/heavy.
Electronics recycler Sunnking will co-host an Earth Day event with Goodwill of Western New York at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 20.People can drive through to drop off electronics, clothing and household items for free. Registration is required at Sunnking.com/events.
GI Historical Society Open House at the museum, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park on Sunday, April 21st from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lions Club 55th Annual Spaghetti Dinnertakes place on Monday, April 22nd at Ellden's at River Oaks. See FLYER.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Paint the Town Purple is Saturday, April 27th at Town Commons.
Krispy Kreme Dozen Sale for Relay For Life. See FLYER.
6th Annual Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K in memory of Mary Dunbar-Daluisio will take place on
Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Beaver Island State Park. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
April 11, 2023
Happy birthday today to Roman Jurga, Arlene Edhe & Serena Anzalaco Troyan and on Friday to Kathy Elias & Mary McDonnell.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Peter Santa Lucia, Jude Casey Kuehne & Nicole Butcher. On Sunday, happy birthday to Dan Robinson, Nicholas Aronica & John Leszczak.
Happy birthday on Monday to Jim Panepinto, Curt Nestark, Trish Birtz & Jacquie
DesJardins LoManto . Happy birthday Tuesday to Peter Stein, Marie Casey, Helen Harrison & Lisa Macaluso. Happy birthday Wednesday to Jon Albertsson, Rob Kopf & John Chin
Clean UP Grand Island is Saturday, April 20th. Meet at GI Town Hall from 8am - 9 am: Pick Up Bags & Assignment Location Maps, as well as free coffee, hot cocoa and donuts. 8am - 12pm: Clean up your assigned area and return trash to the dumpster at Town Hall, or have it picked up from your location if it’s too big/heavy.
To Register to Participate: https://form.jotform.com/240805109844052
To View The Current Locations Targeted For Cleaning List: https://shorturl.at/bjLR4
To Request A New Area To Be Added To The Map/List: https://form.jotform.com/240801001949045
To View The Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/3mawslJLq
Electronics recycler Sunnking will co-host an Earth Day event with Goodwill of Western New York at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 20.People can drive through to drop off electronics, clothing and household items for free. Registration is required at Sunnking.com/events.
GI Historical Society Open House at the museum, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park on Sunday, April 21st from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lions Club 55th Annual Spaghetti Dinnertakes place on Monday, April 22nd at Ellden's at River Oaks. See FLYER.
Relay For Life 2024 Events
Paint the Town Purple is Saturday, April 27th at Town Commons.
6th Annual Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K in memory of Mary Dunbar-Daluisio will take place on
Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Beaver Island State Park. See FLYER.
GI Father's Day Lawnmower Race, 5K walk/run, car/bike/truck show takes place on Sunday, June 16th See FLYER.
Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay is Saturday, July 20th. See FLYER.
Relay For Life is Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Town Commons. See FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
April 4, 2023
Happy birthday today to Zoe Dodd Gilbert & Adele Cole and on Friday to Daniel Tagiareni.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Sherri Garner. On Sunday, happy birthday to Barb Wilson.
Happy birthday on Monday to Tom Crooks, Lucy Delavalle, Margery McKinney Burkman, James Caprio & Daniel Lynch. Happy birthday Tuesday to Wayne Kinney, Rhett Robinson, Jeff Kirsch &, Carolyn Marble, Gerald Kutis, Bob Ernst. Happy birthday Wednesday to Patricia Haag & Robert Porter
Congratulations to Vince & Margaret Martello celebrating their 51st wedding anniversary April 7th.
Grand Island Historical Society General Meeting & Program will be at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park on Thursday, April 4th at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker will be Maria Bujnicki, with a presentation on Buffalo's Best Remembered Restaurants.
Maple Grove Cemetery Annual Meeting will take place at the GI Memorial Library on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Contact Karen Webb at 716-773-7351 with questions. Refreshments will be served.
Grand Island Historical Society Solar Eclipse Day Open House at the museum, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park on Monday, April 8th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
VFW Solar Eclipse Party & Lunch Event Monday, April 8th at noon. Reserve a picnic table. Hot dogs and hamburgers available for purchase. Call 716-773-6343.
A Conservation Conversation
will be held on Wednesday, April 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the GI Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. See FLYER.
Clean UP Grand Island is Saturday, April 20th. Meet at GI Town Hall from 8am - 9 am: Pick Up Bags & Assignment Location Maps, as well as free coffee, hot cocoa and donuts. 8am - 12pm: Clean up your assigned area and return trash to the dumpster at Town Hall, or have it picked up from your location if it’s too big/heavy.
To Register to Participate: https://form.jotform.com/240805109844052
To View The Current Locations Targeted For Cleaning List: https://shorturl.at/bjLR4
To Request A New Area To Be Added To The Map/List: https://form.jotform.com/240801001949045
To View The Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/3mawslJLq
Electronics recycler Sunnking will co-host an Earth Day event with Goodwill of Western New York at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 20.People can drive through to drop off electronics, clothing and household items for free. Registration is required at Sunnking.com/events.
Lions Club 55th Annual Spaghetti Dinnertakes place on Monday, April 22nd at Ellden's at River Oaks. See FLYER.
Golden Age Center Spring Paint Night is Thursday, April 25th, sign up now. FLYER.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
March 28, 2023
Happy birthday today to Sherry Miller, Marilyn Rudolph, Olivia Williams, Barb Wienke, Kenna MacNeil, Jacob Stewart, Valerie Robinson and on Friday to Margie Southwood, Tracey Shickluna, Chloe Fitzsimmons & Michele LaBarre.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Helen Fae Bailey & Sharon Wright. On Sunday, happy birthday to Barry Smith, Tom Shanor & Anna Kapus.
Happy birthday on Monday to Jeremy Figler. Happy birthday Tuesday to Joel Moyer, Sharon Stevens-Downing & Susan Ventry. Happy birthday Wednesday to Dante LoPresti, David Pelosi & Mike Geblein
VFW Post 9249 Auxiliary is hosting Lenten Fish Fry days on Friday, March 29. Everyone welcome. See FLYER.
GI Recreation Department 2024 Easter Egg Trail & Easter Activities will take place Friday, March 29th at the GI Memorial Library. Information & Easter Trail Map.
Spinella’s 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the VFW Post 9249 &
Auxiliary on Grand Island, happening on March 30, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. With multiple
Easter egg hunts, a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, a variety
of food options, and a 50-50 raffle.
GI Recreation Department Youth Programs opening registration date is Monday March 25th at 8am for residents and Monday April 22nd at 8am for non-residents. Website.
Clean UP Grand Island is Saturday, April 20th. Meet at GI Town Hall from 8am - 9 am: Pick Up Bags & Assignment Location Maps, as well as free coffee, hot cocoa and donuts. 8am - 12pm: Clean up your assigned area and return trash to the dumpster at Town Hall, or have it picked up from your location if it’s too big/heavy.
To Register to Participate: https://form.jotform.com/240805109844052
To View The Current Locations Targeted For Cleaning List: https://shorturl.at/bjLR4
To Request A New Area To Be Added To The Map/List: https://form.jotform.com/240801001949045
To View The Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/3mawslJLq
Electronics recycler Sunnking will co-host an Earth Day event with Goodwill of Western New York at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 20.People can drive through to drop off electronics, clothing and household items for free. Registration is required at Sunnking.com/events.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
March 21, 2023
Happy birthday today to Paul Roeder, Peggy Bauman, Jim
Gajewski & Daniel Parker and on Friday to Wendy Stratton-Gross, Peter Baker, Kristine Dodge &
Beverly Kinney.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Pattie Beauchamp, Jim Olmstead, Pat Harding & Ryan Kernin. On Sunday, happy birthday to Jillian Sheehan & Robin Swedish.
Happy birthday on Monday to Jim Ehde, Jack Mahnk, Amy Blundell, Sue Ann Mackenna & Rick Ryder. Happy birthday Tuesday to Brooklyn Landroche, Clive Roughsedge, Mary Carol Wozniak & Frances Tracey.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY. Our March meeting will be a presentation by member, Peg Koppmann called "Reimagining The Perfect Garden".
VFW Post 9249 Auxiliary is hosting Lenten Fish Fry days on Friday, March 22 & 29. Everyone welcome. See FLYER.
GI Recreation Department 2024 Easter Egg Trail & Easter Activities will take place Friday, March 29th at the GI Memorial Library. Information & Easter Trail Map.
Spinella’s 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the VFW Post 9249 &
Auxiliary on Grand Island, happening on March 30, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. With multiple
Easter egg hunts, a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, a variety
of food options, and a 50-50 raffle.
The Grand Island Historical Society has two upcoming events at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. First is the April meeting and program on Thursday, April 4th at 7pm. Guest speaker is Marla Bujnicki presentation on "Buffalo's Best Remembered Restaurants. Members free, guests $5 donation.
The Solar Eclipse will be celebrated with a open house on Monday, April 8th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Their will be other events taking place at Beaver Island State Park that day. See FLYER
Maple Grove Cemetery Annual Meeting will take place at the GI Memorial Library on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Contact Karen Webb at 716-773-7351 with questions. Refreshments will be served.
Electronics recycler Sunnking will co-host an Earth Day event with Goodwill of Western New York at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 20.People can drive through to drop off electronics, clothing and household items for free. Registration is required at Sunnking.com/events.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
March 14, 2023
Happy birthday today to Jon Grenda, Laurie McGinn, Kathy Shaklee, Rebecca Popiel & Jim Walf and on Friday to Jane Faruga, Gail Monti, Elizabeth Figler, John Corrao, Mindi Kratz & Henry Lobl.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Megan Malaney, Dan Lee, Cameron Willer, Sandra Fonte, Debbie
Jenkins & Pat Phillips. On Sunday, happy birthday to Nancy Anderson.
Happy birthday on Monday to Adam Missert, Nicholas Tim, Audrey Mason, Eddie Krecisz, Arthur Pelletier &
Kenneth Pieri. Happy birthday Tuesday to Ruth Landel, Carol Sharpe, Lester Lee, Joseph Roberts & Richard McDonald. On Wednesday to Marty Bidell, Mary O'Dea Beyer & David Ames.
Happy wedding anniversary on March 16th to Vicki & Ian Harnden and Bob & Debbie Guenther. On March 19th, happy wedding anniversary to Amy & Steve Morgan.
Grand Island Historical Society Open House at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park is on Saturday, March 16th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. See FLYER.
American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place at the Grand Island Fire Hall on Tuesday, March 19th. See FLYER.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY. Our March meeting will be a presentation by member, Peg Koppmann called "Reimagining The Perfect Garden".
Electronics recycler Sunnking will co-host an Earth Day event with Goodwill of Western New York at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 20.People can drive through to drop off electronics, clothing and household items for free. Registration is required at Sunnking.com/events.
The Buffalo News reported that deep-discount grocery store Aldi has property under contract to open its first store on Grand Island on the site of a former visitor information center at 1661 Grand Island Boulevard. The existing building will be torn down and rebuilt, and the store will likely open this summer.
GI Recreation Department 2024 Easter Egg Trail & Easter Activities will take place Friday, March 29th at the GI Memorial Library. Information & Easter Trail Map.
Spinella’s 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the VFW Post 9249 &
Auxiliary on Grand Island, happening on March 30, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. With multiple
Easter egg hunts, a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, a variety
of food options, and a 50-50 raffle.
The Grand Island CSD Board of Education holds their general session meeting and second budget information session for the 2024-25 school year, in the Professional Development Room of Grand Island High School on Monday March 11, 2024. The meeting begins at the 27:30 mark. See VIDEO.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
March 7, 2023
Happy birthday today to Linda Leuchner, Glen Shepherd, Leda Barton, Lola Brindisi, Carol O’Connor & Bill Ortiz and on Friday to Rosemary Loth Fischer & Diane Grant.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Grace Wenner, Elaine Freedman & Jody Slipko. On Sunday, happy birthday to Nancy Seifert Dinan, Christie Lewis Hy, Louisa Anderson & Dorothy Hahn.
Happy birthday on Monday to Emily Bolles, Roman Cacciatore, David Cook & Shirley Norman. Happy birthday Tuesday to Joan Papaj, Al Meyer, Madison MacNeil, Ray Hayward & Michele Beauchamp. On Wednesday to Karen Hayes Smith, Martha Bojarski, Pat Kendzierski and son Adam Kratz, Susan Anstett Marston & Jody Ghianni.
Burrata Rooftop at the Holiday Inn Express on Long Road will be opening for the season on Thursday, March 14th
Grand Island Historical Society General Meeting & Program will be at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker is Erie County Park Ranger Nicole Klimowicz sharing a power point presentation on "Wildlife in Winter". GI Historical Society Open House at the museum, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park on Saturday, March 16th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CRED4GI To Hold First Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m.
Based on feedback received from a recent outreach, CRED4GI will hold a public meeting with interested members on March 7th, from 7-9pm at the Community Room at the Grand Island Visitors Center on Alvin Road.
St. Timothy Community Wide Chili Cook-Off is Saturday, March 9th at the church (1453 Staley).
To enter a chili for judging, you can fill out the Google Form on the website, https://www.sttimothygrandisland.com/chili-cook-off. See FLYER.
VFW Auxiliary Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner is Saturday, March 9th from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. See FLYER.
Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
GI Republican Committee St. Patricks Day Party is Tuesday, March 12th. See
FLYER.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard!
Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around.
No registration required.
GI Recreation Department 2024 Easter Egg Trail & Easter Activities will take place Friday, March 29th at the GI Memorial Library. Information & Easter Trail Map
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 29, 2023
Happy Leap Year birthday today to Jason Weis, Donna Linenfelser & Greg Chamberlain and on Friday to Don Hoke, Phyllis Martin, Jean Smith, Linda Hermann, Michael William Rayhill, Karie Stedman, Ashley Gorman, Sarah Dollendorf Cich, Gail Click & Bridget McMahon.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Jamie Akers Smith. On Sunday, happy birthday to Jeff Denler, John Simon, Anne Rollins & Joyce Cowan.
Happy birthday on Monday to . Happy birthday Tuesday to Robert Haag, Dorothy Hudson, Tim Moriarty, David McConnell, Rich Amantia, Missy Fargino & Jeanne Powers . On Wednesday to Bonnie Peete, Hayden Backlund, Eilene Gebrian, Charles Tobe & Pat Bassle.
Adrian's Custard & Beef is scheduled to reopen on March 18, 2024.
GI Rotary Club Solar Eclipse Presentation is Saturday, March 2nd. See details.
Pancake breakfast to benefit Neighbors Foundation is at Ellden's Grill & Banquet at River Oaks, Sunday, March 3rd from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Donation $10.
Grand Island Historical Society General Meeting & Program will be at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker is Erie County Park Ranger Nicole Klimowicz sharing a power point presentation on "Wildlife in Winter".
CRED4GI To Hold First Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m.
Based on feedback received from a recent outreach, CRED4GI will hold a public meeting with interested members on March 7th, from 7-9pm at the Community Room at the Grand Island Visitors Center on Alvin Road.
You can now get your tickets to Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
St. Timothy Community Wide Chili Cook-Off is Saturday, March 9th at the church (1453 Staley).
To enter a chili for judging, you can fill out the Google Form on the website, https://www.sttimothygrandisland.com/chili-cook-off. See FLYER.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard!
Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around.
No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 22, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, February 22nd to Jim Zilliox & Ralph Quarantillo and on Friday to Sherry DeBruyn, Paula Nakayama, Sophia Black, Linda Gerristad & John Whitney.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Brian Robinson & Jan Yardley. On Sunday, happy birthday to Dennis Donovan, Scott Tetreault, Kevin Brock & Mary Williams.
Happy birthday on Monday to David Rogers, Debbie Kennedy-Rogoza, Jay Hollinger, William Madigan & Lynn Dingey. Happy birthday Tuesday to Gabrielle Robinson, Kevin Koch Jr., Mike Cali & David Passanese. On Wednesday to JMary Ann Love, David Steggs, Patrick McMahon, Peggie Bastian.
Sandy Syracuse turns the BIG "60" on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Happy Birthday Sandy!!
American Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Stephen School, 2080 Baseline Road, on Saturday, February 24th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. See
FLYER. Thank You Gift
My family is looking for photos from 1968, of a red and white striped hot air balloon my dad owned. He would take off from our back yard at 2249 Stony Point Road. The Simpson family, who lived across the street, have a short film clip, thanks Laurie! Please contact me at jodi@giecom.net if you have anything in your old photo albums.
GI Rotary Club Solar Eclipse Presentation is Saturday, March 2nd. See details.
You can now get your tickets to Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard!
Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around.
No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 15, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, February 15th to Herman Roberts, Philip Sahlem, Todd Sipson, Kellie Kehoe, Daniel Baney & Donna Tomkins and on Friday to Deborah Parker, Marianne Ward & Lynne Rimer.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Kathy Garlapow, Lillian Brenner, Aaron Delavalle, Chuck Delavalle & Swaran Dhaliwal. On Sunday, happy birthday to Michelle Gast, Patrick Stouter, Chris Ciszek & Barbara Wudyka.
Happy birthday on Monday to Bryan Smith, Melanie Stein, Carol Alt, Daniel Tattenbaum, Jennifer Watkins, Katie Brady, MaryJo Gill & Dick Bessel. Happy birthday Tuesday to Eugene Corey & Sal Gullo. On Wednesday to Jim Zilliox & Ralph Quarantillo.
VFW EGG-Credible Breakfast takes place on Saturday, February 17th. See
FLYER.
American Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Stephen School, 2080 Baseline Road, on Saturday, February 24th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. See
FLYER. Thank You Gift
You can now get your tickets to Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard!
Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around.
No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 8, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, February 8th to Jayne Carrig, Mary Sitarski, Diane Garey, Diane Gurbacki, Sarah Klock, David Santa Lucia, Jadon Garman, Carleigh Rodriguez, Sheila Strott & Jackson Tower and on Friday to Elinor Wiant, Linda Tomkiel, Chris Ford & Dory Smith Matwijkow.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Renee Gietz & Kaylee Montana. On Sunday, happy birthday to Jackie Walt, Joanne Metzger, Joan Barone, Dominic Mazzola & Amanda Kaiser Wayne.
Happy birthday on Monday to Kim Kalman, Carol Roesch, twins Patty Rink & sister Penny Linenfelser, Jayce Claus, Jack Muscarella & Charles Ackerman. Happy birthday Tuesday to Laura Sexton, Adam Dahlberg, Mitchell Matthews, Nancy Hamm-Johnson, Hans Sterzelbach & Emma Wheeler. On Wednesday to Shirley Martin.
GI Relay For Life Mardi Gras Crockpot Cook Off is at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13th at Ellden's at River Oaks. See FLYER.
You can now get your tickets to Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
Improvements will be made to Veterans Park, thanks to grants. They will include new drainage on the athletic fields and improvements to the Miracle League area.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard!
Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around.
No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 1, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, February 1st to Judith Pack, Mandy Malaney, Ryan Pecoraro, Clyde Hickok & Sydney Mazur and on Friday to Leigh Ann Bukhari, Laura Matthews, Lee Richard, Bob Hillock, Don Kaiser, Cheryl Wasson, Natalie Kopf , Dominic Pullano, Eileen Crane, Carol Maul & Surjit Kaur.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Joan Savoy Dlugokinski, Ilene Dee & Ryan Timmerman. On Sunday, happy birthday to Geraldine Kowalski, Emma Hall, Christopher Drew, Juliette Caprio, Mark VonWryeza, Mary Lou Jerge, Dan Ryan, Sophie Cane, Pete Marston & Maureen Lewis.
Happy birthday on Monday to Geraldine ( Jeri) Benzing & Kip Staub. Happy birthday Tuesday to Linda Tufillaro, Olivia Wenner, Noelle Linenfelser & Cody Okelberry. On Wednesday to Glenn Skelly.
Saturday, February 3rd: Grab your friends and join the annual Band & Basket Raffle to raise money for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society at Mallwitz's Island Lanes.
Basket Raffle 6PM - 10PM. $5/sheet of 25 tickets or 3 sheets for $10.
Live Band - Wide Right plays from 8PM - Midnight. No cover charge!
Bar will be open and food available!!
Also Saturday, February 3rd: St Stephen School Family Night Out is Saturday, February 3rd from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. See flyer for details.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard!
Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around.
No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Grand Island Central School District Board of Education holds the first of their bi-yearly joint meetings with the Grand Island Town Board in the professional development room of Grand Island High School on Monday January 29, 2024.
See VIDEO.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
January 25, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, January 25 to Patricia Webb Scott, Al Ackerman, Jason MacClelland, Colton Wilkinson. Sam Giglia, Judy Polizzi & Carolyn Spacone and on Friday to Sharon Tokash, John Dudley, Tommy Geblein, Wayne Baumler & Mary Caldwell.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Sabrina Butcher, Brent Minet, Mary Stewart & Pat Shickluna. On Sunday, happy birthday to Kelly Cunningham, Jason Vallina, Tom Burkman, Barbara Grabiec & Elaine Gibney.
Happy birthday on Monday to Arlene Larry, Kevin Kelley, Eric Sharpe & Nicholas Penque. Happy birthday Tuesday to David Clayton III. On Wednesday to Ronald Duguay, Hailee Clayton, Conner Bolles, Anthony Mondi & Regina Truitt.
Saturday, February 3rd: Grab your friends and join the annual Band & Basket Raffle to raise money for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society at Mallwitz's Island Lanes.
Basket Raffle 6PM - 10PM. $5/sheet of 25 tickets or 3 sheets for $10.
Live Band - Wide Right plays from 8PM - Midnight. No cover charge!
Bar will be open and food available!!
Also Saturday, February 3rd: St Stephen School Family Night Out is Saturday, February 3rd from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. See flyer for details.
Extended to January 28th. Rotary Club of Grand Island is host its annual Undie Sunday 2024 collection between Jan 14 – 28, the collection of new and unused underclothing and socks There is a particular need for warm socks, T-shirts, men’s underwear, sizes Large, Extra Large and XX Large and all women’s undergarments including leggings.
The donated items will be distributed to the Community Mission of Niagara Falls and other missions in the area. Drop off locations.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Grand Island Central School District Board of Education held their General Session Meeting in the Little Theater of Veronica Connor Middle School in Grand Island, NY on Monday January 8, 2024.
See VIDEO.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
January 18, 2024
Happy birthday Thursday, January 18 Caitlin Schwinge, Gail Becher, Peter & Paul Minton, Robert Davis & Linda Piro and on Friday to Mackenzie Hassan, Kristyn Brown & Susan Razmus.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Fran Burrows, Kaylee Connell, Andrew Masiello, Josh Lange, Dustin Gushue, Brenda Hollfelder & Diane Haney. On Sunday, happy birthday to Pat Caffery Roncone, Mary Cooke, John Gast, Dennis Lach & Ron Pavis.
Happy birthday on Monday to Kurt Lorence, Jean Bousquet & Joanne Browne. Happy birthday Tuesday to Jonathan Minton, Allison Boron, Mark Leffler & Mary Jane Clark. On Wednesday to Louie Freitas, Joyce Warning, Hunter Schmidt, Sarah Ramsperger, Benjamin DeFranks, Tyler Meyer & Warren Becher.
Happy anniversary to Karen & Rom Figler who were married on January 23, 1982.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm (note time change) at Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY. Our meeting will include a dinner of "Crazy Casserole Concoctions" followed by a program by Carol Ann Harlos.
Extended to January 28th. Rotary Club of Grand Island is host its annual Undie Sunday 2024 collection between Jan 14 – 28, the collection of new and unused underclothing and socks There is a particular need for warm socks, T-shirts, men’s underwear, sizes Large, Extra Large and XX Large and all women’s undergarments including leggings.
The donated items will be distributed to the Community Mission of Niagara Falls and other missions in the area. Drop off locations.
VFW Post 9249 Events: Saturday, January 20th; EGG-Hilirating Breakfast and
Soup-A-Palooza! Everyone welcome!
There is an Emergency Blood Shortage. Please donate: Grand Island Fire Company, Tuesday, January 23rd, FLYER.
St. Stephen School Family Night Out is Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Looking for some indoor fun during this cold winter?? Come join us for some carnival fun with a Magic Show, face painting, balloon twisting, hair tinsel or braiding.
See flyer for details.
Make plans to attend the Annual Band & Basket Raffle to raise money for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society at Mallwitz's Island Lanes, Saturday, February 3rd.
Basket Raffle 6PM - 10PM. $5/sheet of 25 tickets or 3 sheets for $10.
Live Band - Wide Right plays from 8PM - Midnight. No cover charge!
Bar will be open and food available!!
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Grand Island Central School District Board of Education held their General Session Meeting in the Little Theater of Veronica Connor Middle School in Grand Island, NY on Monday January 8, 2024.
See VIDEO.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Recovery International is a support group for anyone 18 years of age and older who need help with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, anger management, PTSD, and fears of all kinds. Recovery meets every Tuesday from 7 PM- 9 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
January 11, 2024
Happy birthday Thursday, January 11 Debbie Stack, Joyce Neil, Susan Head, Art Ciechoski, Mark Landroche, Jack Roesch, Bob Marcel & Stephan R. Kovacs, Jr. and on Friday to Barbara Fritchey, Lyle Dinsmore & Adam Kopf.
On Saturday, happy birthday to James Winter, Greg Bell, Lynn Henschel & Paula Zucarelli. On Sunday, happy birthday to Carolina Luciani, Mike Rustowicz, Evan Carey, Dolores Hoefner & Sylvia McGinn.
Happy birthday on Monday to Anthony Masocco, Jennifer Farrell & Carol Boreali. Happy birthday Tuesday to Amber Malaney, Don Burrows, Joyce Hornbeck, Sudha Sharma, Earl DeGlopper Jr., Carroll Becker, Sue Fleischauer, Joy Mesmer & Darlene Hewitt. On Wednesday to Justin Sondel, Ron Sutton, Hank Kammerer, Nick Kingston, Marvin Mack & Barbara Creighton.
Rotary Club of Grand Island is hosting its annual Undie Sunday 2024 collection between Jan 14 – 21,the collection of new and unused underclothing and socks. There is a particular need for warm socks, T-shirts, men’s underwear, sizes Large, Extra Large and XX Large and all women’s undergarments including leggings.
The donated items will be distributed to the Community Mission of Niagara Falls and other missions in the area. Drop off locations.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm at Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY. Our meeting will include a dinner of "Crazy Casserole Concoctions" followed by a program by Carol Ann Harlos.
VFW Post 9249 Events: Saturday, January 20th; EGG-Hilirating Breakfast and
Soup-A-Palooza! Everyone welcome!
Parish Players Audition Notice - SpongeBob Musical, January 20 & 21, Audition Sign Up Link.
There is an Emergency Blood Shortage. Please donate: Grand Island Fire Company, Tuesday, January 23rd, FLYER.
Make plans to attend the Annual Band & Basket Raffle to raise money for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society at Mallwitz's Island Lanes, Saturday, February 3rd.
Basket Raffle 6PM - 10PM. $5/sheet of 25 tickets or 3 sheets for $10.
Live Band - Wide Right plays from 8PM - Midnight. No cover charge!
Bar will be open and food available!!
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Grand Island Central School District Board of Education held their General Session Meeting in the Little Theater of Veronica Connor Middle School in Grand Island, NY on Monday January 8, 2024.
See VIDEO.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Recovery International is a support group for anyone 18 years of age and older who need help with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, anger management, PTSD, and fears of all kinds. Recovery meets every Tuesday from 7 PM- 9 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
January 2, 2024
Quick trip south...send any breaking news to reg@raru.com.
Happy birthday Thursday, January 4 Gail Berti, Karen Woods, Michael Dowd, Christine Ryan & Hollis Schopp and on Friday to Peggy Boettcher Fuller, Kathy Boettcher Stisser, Sue Novits, Dennis McCloskey, Jake Dixon & Marissa Aceti.
On Saturday, happy birthday to Michael Lockett, Melissa Clement Hill, Ron Webb, Dale Morgan, Kathy McNulty, Sandy Less, Florence Prawel, Jacqueline Goris Foote & John Bidell Sr.. On Sunday, happy birthday to Craig Davis & Eric Reimann.
Happy birthday on Monday to Heidi Rust, Sharon Koehler, Sharon Minet, Nicholas Heftka, Alexandria Anderson, Michael Klipich, Jean Siess & Sherilyn Gillard. Happy birthday Tuesday to Dale Morgan, Richard Brzyski, Sam Loquasto & Martha Merrinan. On Wednesday to Patricia & Scott Shaw, Sheila Colan & Darlene Conners.
Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ Pop-Up at VFW Post 9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. Wednesday, January 3rd from noon - 6:00 p.m. See FLYER.
Online registration for the winter/spring session of Community Education is now open. Brochures will be coming home with elementary and middle school students soon. Brochures will be available at town hall and the library. Go to https://www.grandislandschools.org/domain/34 to see the online brochure and to register for classes online.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Recovery International is a support group for anyone 18 years of age and older who need help with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, anger management, PTSD, and fears of all kinds. Recovery meets every Tuesday from 7 PM- 9 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
Adrian's Custard & Beef is scheduled to reopen on March 18, 2024.
GI Rotary Club Solar Eclipse Presentation is Saturday, March 2nd. See details.
Pancake breakfast to benefit Neighbors Foundation is at Ellden's Grill & Banquet at River Oaks, Sunday, March 3rd from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Donation $10.
Grand Island Historical Society General Meeting & Program will be at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker is Erie County Park Ranger Nicole Klimowicz sharing a power point presentation on "Wildlife in Winter".
CRED4GI To Hold First Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. Based on feedback received from a recent outreach, CRED4GI will hold a public meeting with interested members on March 7th, from 7-9pm at the Community Room at the Grand Island Visitors Center on Alvin Road.
You can now get your tickets to Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
St. Timothy Community Wide Chili Cook-Off is Saturday, March 9th at the church (1453 Staley). To enter a chili for judging, you can fill out the Google Form on the website, https://www.sttimothygrandisland.com/chili-cook-off. See FLYER.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard! Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around. No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 22, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, February 22nd to Jim Zilliox & Ralph Quarantillo and on Friday to Sherry DeBruyn, Paula Nakayama, Sophia Black, Linda Gerristad & John Whitney. On Saturday, happy birthday to Brian Robinson & Jan Yardley. On Sunday, happy birthday to Dennis Donovan, Scott Tetreault, Kevin Brock & Mary Williams. Happy birthday on Monday to David Rogers, Debbie Kennedy-Rogoza, Jay Hollinger, William Madigan & Lynn Dingey. Happy birthday Tuesday to Gabrielle Robinson, Kevin Koch Jr., Mike Cali & David Passanese. On Wednesday to JMary Ann Love, David Steggs, Patrick McMahon, Peggie Bastian.
Sandy Syracuse turns the BIG "60" on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Happy Birthday Sandy!!
American Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Stephen School, 2080 Baseline Road, on Saturday, February 24th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. See FLYER. Thank You Gift
My family is looking for photos from 1968, of a red and white striped hot air balloon my dad owned. He would take off from our back yard at 2249 Stony Point Road. The Simpson family, who lived across the street, have a short film clip, thanks Laurie! Please contact me at jodi@giecom.net if you have anything in your old photo albums.
GI Rotary Club Solar Eclipse Presentation is Saturday, March 2nd. See details.
You can now get your tickets to Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard! Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around. No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 15, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, February 15th to Herman Roberts, Philip Sahlem, Todd Sipson, Kellie Kehoe, Daniel Baney & Donna Tomkins and on Friday to Deborah Parker, Marianne Ward & Lynne Rimer. On Saturday, happy birthday to Kathy Garlapow, Lillian Brenner, Aaron Delavalle, Chuck Delavalle & Swaran Dhaliwal. On Sunday, happy birthday to Michelle Gast, Patrick Stouter, Chris Ciszek & Barbara Wudyka. Happy birthday on Monday to Bryan Smith, Melanie Stein, Carol Alt, Daniel Tattenbaum, Jennifer Watkins, Katie Brady, MaryJo Gill & Dick Bessel. Happy birthday Tuesday to Eugene Corey & Sal Gullo. On Wednesday to Jim Zilliox & Ralph Quarantillo.
VFW EGG-Credible Breakfast takes place on Saturday, February 17th. See FLYER.
American Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Stephen School, 2080 Baseline Road, on Saturday, February 24th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. See FLYER. Thank You Gift
You can now get your tickets to Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard! Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around. No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 8, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, February 8th to Jayne Carrig, Mary Sitarski, Diane Garey, Diane Gurbacki, Sarah Klock, David Santa Lucia, Jadon Garman, Carleigh Rodriguez, Sheila Strott & Jackson Tower and on Friday to Elinor Wiant, Linda Tomkiel, Chris Ford & Dory Smith Matwijkow. On Saturday, happy birthday to Renee Gietz & Kaylee Montana. On Sunday, happy birthday to Jackie Walt, Joanne Metzger, Joan Barone, Dominic Mazzola & Amanda Kaiser Wayne. Happy birthday on Monday to Kim Kalman, Carol Roesch, twins Patty Rink & sister Penny Linenfelser, Jayce Claus, Jack Muscarella & Charles Ackerman. Happy birthday Tuesday to Laura Sexton, Adam Dahlberg, Mitchell Matthews, Nancy Hamm-Johnson, Hans Sterzelbach & Emma Wheeler. On Wednesday to Shirley Martin.
GI Relay For Life Mardi Gras Crockpot Cook Off is at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13th at Ellden's at River Oaks. See FLYER.
You can now get your tickets to Grand Island Rotary Meat Raffle - Saturday, March 9th at Cristoforo Colombo Society Hall. See FLYER.
Improvements will be made to Veterans Park, thanks to grants. They will include new drainage on the athletic fields and improvements to the Miracle League area.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard! Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around. No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
February 1, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, February 1st to Judith Pack, Mandy Malaney, Ryan Pecoraro, Clyde Hickok & Sydney Mazur and on Friday to Leigh Ann Bukhari, Laura Matthews, Lee Richard, Bob Hillock, Don Kaiser, Cheryl Wasson, Natalie Kopf , Dominic Pullano, Eileen Crane, Carol Maul & Surjit Kaur. On Saturday, happy birthday to Joan Savoy Dlugokinski, Ilene Dee & Ryan Timmerman. On Sunday, happy birthday to Geraldine Kowalski, Emma Hall, Christopher Drew, Juliette Caprio, Mark VonWryeza, Mary Lou Jerge, Dan Ryan, Sophie Cane, Pete Marston & Maureen Lewis. Happy birthday on Monday to Geraldine ( Jeri) Benzing & Kip Staub. Happy birthday Tuesday to Linda Tufillaro, Olivia Wenner, Noelle Linenfelser & Cody Okelberry. On Wednesday to Glenn Skelly.
Saturday, February 3rd: Grab your friends and join the annual Band & Basket Raffle to raise money for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society at Mallwitz's Island Lanes. Basket Raffle 6PM - 10PM. $5/sheet of 25 tickets or 3 sheets for $10. Live Band - Wide Right plays from 8PM - Midnight. No cover charge! Bar will be open and food available!!
Also Saturday, February 3rd: St Stephen School Family Night Out is Saturday, February 3rd from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. See flyer for details.
March 13th - Backyard Wildlife - Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry at the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard! Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract and why these critters are so important to have around. No registration required.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Grand Island Central School District Board of Education holds the first of their bi-yearly joint meetings with the Grand Island Town Board in the professional development room of Grand Island High School on Monday January 29, 2024. See VIDEO.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
January 25, 2023
Happy birthday Thursday, January 25 to Patricia Webb Scott, Al Ackerman, Jason MacClelland, Colton Wilkinson. Sam Giglia, Judy Polizzi & Carolyn Spacone and on Friday to Sharon Tokash, John Dudley, Tommy Geblein, Wayne Baumler & Mary Caldwell. On Saturday, happy birthday to Sabrina Butcher, Brent Minet, Mary Stewart & Pat Shickluna. On Sunday, happy birthday to Kelly Cunningham, Jason Vallina, Tom Burkman, Barbara Grabiec & Elaine Gibney. Happy birthday on Monday to Arlene Larry, Kevin Kelley, Eric Sharpe & Nicholas Penque. Happy birthday Tuesday to David Clayton III. On Wednesday to Ronald Duguay, Hailee Clayton, Conner Bolles, Anthony Mondi & Regina Truitt.
Saturday, February 3rd: Grab your friends and join the annual Band & Basket Raffle to raise money for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society at Mallwitz's Island Lanes. Basket Raffle 6PM - 10PM. $5/sheet of 25 tickets or 3 sheets for $10. Live Band - Wide Right plays from 8PM - Midnight. No cover charge! Bar will be open and food available!!
Also Saturday, February 3rd: St Stephen School Family Night Out is Saturday, February 3rd from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. See flyer for details.
Extended to January 28th. Rotary Club of Grand Island is host its annual Undie Sunday 2024 collection between Jan 14 – 28, the collection of new and unused underclothing and socks There is a particular need for warm socks, T-shirts, men’s underwear, sizes Large, Extra Large and XX Large and all women’s undergarments including leggings. The donated items will be distributed to the Community Mission of Niagara Falls and other missions in the area. Drop off locations.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Grand Island Central School District Board of Education held their General Session Meeting in the Little Theater of Veronica Connor Middle School in Grand Island, NY on Monday January 8, 2024. See VIDEO.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
January 18, 2024
Happy birthday Thursday, January 18 Caitlin Schwinge, Gail Becher, Peter & Paul Minton, Robert Davis & Linda Piro and on Friday to Mackenzie Hassan, Kristyn Brown & Susan Razmus. On Saturday, happy birthday to Fran Burrows, Kaylee Connell, Andrew Masiello, Josh Lange, Dustin Gushue, Brenda Hollfelder & Diane Haney. On Sunday, happy birthday to Pat Caffery Roncone, Mary Cooke, John Gast, Dennis Lach & Ron Pavis. Happy birthday on Monday to Kurt Lorence, Jean Bousquet & Joanne Browne. Happy birthday Tuesday to Jonathan Minton, Allison Boron, Mark Leffler & Mary Jane Clark. On Wednesday to Louie Freitas, Joyce Warning, Hunter Schmidt, Sarah Ramsperger, Benjamin DeFranks, Tyler Meyer & Warren Becher.
Happy anniversary to Karen & Rom Figler who were married on January 23, 1982.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm (note time change) at Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY. Our meeting will include a dinner of "Crazy Casserole Concoctions" followed by a program by Carol Ann Harlos.
Extended to January 28th. Rotary Club of Grand Island is host its annual Undie Sunday 2024 collection between Jan 14 – 28, the collection of new and unused underclothing and socks There is a particular need for warm socks, T-shirts, men’s underwear, sizes Large, Extra Large and XX Large and all women’s undergarments including leggings. The donated items will be distributed to the Community Mission of Niagara Falls and other missions in the area. Drop off locations.
VFW Post 9249 Events: Saturday, January 20th; EGG-Hilirating Breakfast and Soup-A-Palooza! Everyone welcome!
There is an Emergency Blood Shortage. Please donate: Grand Island Fire Company, Tuesday, January 23rd, FLYER.
St. Stephen School Family Night Out is Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Looking for some indoor fun during this cold winter?? Come join us for some carnival fun with a Magic Show, face painting, balloon twisting, hair tinsel or braiding. See flyer for details.
Make plans to attend the Annual Band & Basket Raffle to raise money for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society at Mallwitz's Island Lanes, Saturday, February 3rd. Basket Raffle 6PM - 10PM. $5/sheet of 25 tickets or 3 sheets for $10. Live Band - Wide Right plays from 8PM - Midnight. No cover charge! Bar will be open and food available!!
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Grand Island Central School District Board of Education held their General Session Meeting in the Little Theater of Veronica Connor Middle School in Grand Island, NY on Monday January 8, 2024. See VIDEO.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Recovery International is a support group for anyone 18 years of age and older who need help with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, anger management, PTSD, and fears of all kinds. Recovery meets every Tuesday from 7 PM- 9 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
January 11, 2024
Happy birthday Thursday, January 11 Debbie Stack, Joyce Neil, Susan Head, Art Ciechoski, Mark Landroche, Jack Roesch, Bob Marcel & Stephan R. Kovacs, Jr. and on Friday to Barbara Fritchey, Lyle Dinsmore & Adam Kopf. On Saturday, happy birthday to James Winter, Greg Bell, Lynn Henschel & Paula Zucarelli. On Sunday, happy birthday to Carolina Luciani, Mike Rustowicz, Evan Carey, Dolores Hoefner & Sylvia McGinn. Happy birthday on Monday to Anthony Masocco, Jennifer Farrell & Carol Boreali. Happy birthday Tuesday to Amber Malaney, Don Burrows, Joyce Hornbeck, Sudha Sharma, Earl DeGlopper Jr., Carroll Becker, Sue Fleischauer, Joy Mesmer & Darlene Hewitt. On Wednesday to Justin Sondel, Ron Sutton, Hank Kammerer, Nick Kingston, Marvin Mack & Barbara Creighton.
Rotary Club of Grand Island is hosting its annual Undie Sunday 2024 collection between Jan 14 – 21,the collection of new and unused underclothing and socks. There is a particular need for warm socks, T-shirts, men’s underwear, sizes Large, Extra Large and XX Large and all women’s undergarments including leggings. The donated items will be distributed to the Community Mission of Niagara Falls and other missions in the area. Drop off locations.
The Cinderella Isle Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm at Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY. Our meeting will include a dinner of "Crazy Casserole Concoctions" followed by a program by Carol Ann Harlos.
VFW Post 9249 Events: Saturday, January 20th; EGG-Hilirating Breakfast and Soup-A-Palooza! Everyone welcome!
Parish Players Audition Notice - SpongeBob Musical, January 20 & 21, Audition Sign Up Link.
There is an Emergency Blood Shortage. Please donate: Grand Island Fire Company, Tuesday, January 23rd, FLYER.
Make plans to attend the Annual Band & Basket Raffle to raise money for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society at Mallwitz's Island Lanes, Saturday, February 3rd. Basket Raffle 6PM - 10PM. $5/sheet of 25 tickets or 3 sheets for $10. Live Band - Wide Right plays from 8PM - Midnight. No cover charge! Bar will be open and food available!!
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Grand Island Central School District Board of Education held their General Session Meeting in the Little Theater of Veronica Connor Middle School in Grand Island, NY on Monday January 8, 2024. See VIDEO.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Recovery International is a support group for anyone 18 years of age and older who need help with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, anger management, PTSD, and fears of all kinds. Recovery meets every Tuesday from 7 PM- 9 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
January 2, 2024
Quick trip south...send any breaking news to reg@raru.com.
Happy birthday Thursday, January 4 Gail Berti, Karen Woods, Michael Dowd, Christine Ryan & Hollis Schopp and on Friday to Peggy Boettcher Fuller, Kathy Boettcher Stisser, Sue Novits, Dennis McCloskey, Jake Dixon & Marissa Aceti. On Saturday, happy birthday to Michael Lockett, Melissa Clement Hill, Ron Webb, Dale Morgan, Kathy McNulty, Sandy Less, Florence Prawel, Jacqueline Goris Foote & John Bidell Sr.. On Sunday, happy birthday to Craig Davis & Eric Reimann. Happy birthday on Monday to Heidi Rust, Sharon Koehler, Sharon Minet, Nicholas Heftka, Alexandria Anderson, Michael Klipich, Jean Siess & Sherilyn Gillard. Happy birthday Tuesday to Dale Morgan, Richard Brzyski, Sam Loquasto & Martha Merrinan. On Wednesday to Patricia & Scott Shaw, Sheila Colan & Darlene Conners.
Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ Pop-Up at VFW Post 9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. Wednesday, January 3rd from noon - 6:00 p.m. See FLYER.
Online registration for the winter/spring session of Community Education is now open. Brochures will be coming home with elementary and middle school students soon. Brochures will be available at town hall and the library. Go to https://www.grandislandschools.org/domain/34 to see the online brochure and to register for classes online.
If you have any good news, stories, photos, etc and would like to share with your neighbors....do not hesitate. I would love to post positive moments, it just might make the difference in someone's day! Email jodi@giecom.net.
The Golden Age Center is collecting trial sized or hotel shampoos, conditioners, bath/shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes that they use to pack toiletry bags for Friends of Night People. Donations can be dropped off during operating hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3278 Whitehaven Road.
Recovery International is a support group for anyone 18 years of age and older who need help with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, anger management, PTSD, and fears of all kinds. Recovery meets every Tuesday from 7 PM- 9 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Meeting is at Bible Fellowship Center, 1135 Baseline Road on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon. For information call Jim Pinckney (321-439-6028) or Mary Pinckney (352-217-2311).
Check out the Town of Grand Island Recreational Bikeways, Hiking Trails and Blueway Trails.
Remember....there is no charge to announce your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday, even with a picture! Only at Isledegrande do you get that kind of service.
