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This Week...Around Town - 2024
By Jodi Robinson |
January 30, 2025
Happy birthday Thursday to David Clayton III and Friday to Ronald Duguay, Hailee Clayton, Conner Bolles, Anthony Mondi, Regina Truitt. On Saturday, happy birthday Judith Pack, Mandy Malaney, Ryan Pecoraro, Clyde Hickok & Sydney Mazur. On Sunday, happy birthday to Leigh Ann Bukhari, Laura Matthews, Lee Richard, Bob Hillock, Don Kaiser, Cheryl Wasson, Natalie Kopf, Dominic Pullano, Eileen Crane, Carol Maul & Surjit Kaur.. Happy birthday Monday to Joan Savoy Dlugokinski, Ilene Dee & Ryan Timmerman, Tuesday to Geraldine Kowalski, Emma Hall, Christopher Drew , Juliette Caprio, Mark VonWryeza, Mary Lou Jerge, Dan Ryan, Sophie Cane, Pete Marston & Maureen Lewis and on Wednesday, happy birthday to Geraldine (Jeri) Benzing & Kip Staub.
Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight (BNHF) is pleased to announce its first All-Female Mission. See press release. They would like to have the Mission supported and funded primarily by women, whether they be business owners, business and foundation executives, female-led organizations or individual women donors. Sponsor opportunities to salute the women and make the trip a reality for these often-camouflaged veterans are available at www.buffaloniagarahonorflight.org or by calling Donna Quigley at (716) 812-3471 to discuss.
The Golden Age Center will now be as stop on the Feedmore Farm Market on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of the month. See Feedmore Farm Market.
Kiwanis of GI 3rd Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 1st. See FLYER.
GI Lions Spaghetti Dinner is Monday, April 28th at Elldens Grill and Banquet, 201 Whitehaven Rd.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will issue seasonal dock permits along the West River Shoreline Trail on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2025 season. Permit applications will be distributed at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 1, in the main parking lot (No. 1) inside Beaver Island State Park.
Check out the GIHS Class Reunions page. There is information regarding upcoming GIHS classes of: Class of 1995; Class of 1970; Class of 1985; UPDATE: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.
January 23, 2025
Happy birthday Thursday to Jonathan Minton, Mark Leffler & Mary Jane Clark and Friday to Louie Freitas Joyce Warning, Hunter Schmidt, Sarah Ramsperger, Benjamin DeFranks, Tyler Meyer & Warren Becher. On Saturday, happy birthday Patricia Webb Scott, Al Ackerman, Jason MacClelland, Colton Wilkinson. Sam Giglia, Judy Polizzi & Carolyn Spacone. On Sunday, happy birthday to Sharon Tokash, John Dudley, Tommy Geblein & Wayne Baumler. Happy birthday Monday to Sabrina Butcher, Brent Minet, Mary Stewart & Pat Shickluna, Tuesday to Kelly Cunningham, Jason Vallina, Tom Burkman, Barbara Grabiec & Elaine Gibney and on Wednesday, happy birthday to Arlene Larry, Kevin Kelley, Eric Sharpe & Nicholas Penque.
VFW Post 9249 Soup-A-Thon is - Saturday, January 25th, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. FLYER.
The Rotary Club Undie Sunday collection will continue until January 27th. There is a request for new youth and adult sized T-shirts, warm socks and briefs, which will be provided to Niagara Community Mission and other local missions to distribute. See Drop Locations.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will issue seasonal dock permits along the West River Shoreline Trail on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2025 season. Permit applications will be distributed at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 1, in the main parking lot (No. 1) inside Beaver Island State Park.
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.
January 16, 2025
Happy birthday Thursday to Amber Malaney, Don Burrows, Joyce Hornbeck, Sudha Sharma, Earl DeGlopper Jr., Carroll Becker, Sue Fleischauer, Joy Mesmer & Darlene Hewitt and Friday to Justin Sondel, Ron Sutton, Nick Kingston, Marvin Mack & Barbara Creighton. On Saturday, happy birthday Caitlin Schwinge, Gail Becher, Peter & Paul Minton, Robert Davis & Linda Piro. On Sunday, happy birthday to Mackenzie Hassan, Kristyn Brown & Susan Razmus. Happy birthday Monday to Fran Burrows, Kaylee Connell, Andrew Masiello, Josh Lange, Dustin Gushue, Brenda Hollfelder & Diane Haney, Tuesday to Pat Caffery Roncone, Mary Cooke, John Gast, Dennis Lach & Ron Pavis and on Wednesday, happy birthday to Kurt Lorence, Jean Bousquet & Joanne Browne.
Happy belated birthday and congratulations to Adison Fike. Adison turned 21 on January 14th and was named to the Nazareth University Fall 2024 Dean's List. You must have an average of 3.5 or above and have a minimum of 12 credit hours to qualify. Great job Adison!
The Golden Age Center will be closed on Monday, January 20th for Martin Luther King Day.
The Grand Island Distinguished Alumni committee is seeking your input for nominations. We are looking for exemplary candidates who have graduated at least ten years ago and have made significant contributions to their field of expertise. Worthy candidates must also demonstrate a sincere concern for humanity through their charitable actions. We will be reviewing all of the nominations and selecting the best candidate(s) who exemplify the distinguished Grand Island alumni tradition. Recipients or a representative, if given posthumously, will be invited to speak to our high school students at a date and time to be determined.
Complete this form to the best of your knowledge and submit your nomination. Thank you for your input!
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will issue seasonal dock permits along the West River Shoreline Trail on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2025 season. Permit applications will be distributed at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 1, in the main parking lot (No. 1) inside Beaver Island State Park.
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