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This Week...Around Town - 2025
By Jodi Robinson |
March 13, 2025
Happy birthday Thursday to Karen Hayes Smith, Martha Bojarski, Pat Kendzierski, Adam Kratz, Susan Anstett Marston & Jody Ghianni and on Friday to Jon Grenda, Laurie McGinn, Kathy Shaklee, Rebecca Popiel & Jim Walf. On Saturday, happy birthday to Jane Faruga, Gail Monti, Elizabeth Figler, John Corrao, Mindi Kratz & Henry Lobl. On Sunday, happy birthday to Megan Malaney, Dan Lee, Cameron Willer, Sandra Fonte, Debbie Jenkins, & Pat Phillips. Happy birthday Monday to Nancy Anderson, Tuesday to Adam Missert, Nicholas Tim, Audrey Mason, Eddie Krecisz, Arthur Pelletier & Kenneth Pieri and on Wednesday, happy birthday to Carol Sharpe, Lester Lee, Joseph Roberts & Richard McDonald.
I enjoyed a delicious fish dinner at the St. Stephen School Lenten Fish Fry this past Friday. Service was fast and friendly! FLYER.
VFW Post 9249 Spring Breakfast is Saturday, March 15th from 9:00 a.m. - noon at the post, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. FLYER.
The Grand Island Historical Society Museum at River Lea has an Open House on Sunday, March 16th from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. There will be a collection of toys of yesteryear on display.
GI Recreation Youth Summer Program opening registration date is Monday March 24th at 8am for residents and Monday April 7th at 8am for non-residents.
VFW Auxiliary Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner is Sunday, March 16th from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the post, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. FLYER.
GI Rotary Meat Raffle is Saturday, March 22nd. FLYER.
Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Meat Raffle will be held on Friday, May 9th at the GI Rod & Gun Club. See FLYER.
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.
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
Jude Casey Kuehne will be leading the Annual GIHS School Tour on Thursday, July 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Meet in the front foyer of the high school. Open to all classes and the community.
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 6, 2025
Happy birthday Thursday to Bonnie Peete, Hayden Backlund, Eilene Gebrian, Charles Tobe & Pat Bassler and on Friday to Linda Leuchner, Glen Shepherd, Leda Barton, Lola Brindisi, Carol O’Connor & Bill Ortiz. On Saturday, happy birthday to Rosemary Loth Fischer & Diane Grant. On Sunday, happy birthday to Grace Wenner, Elaine Freedman & Jody Slipko. Happy birthday Monday to Nancy Seifert Dinan, Christie Lewis Hy, Louisa Anderson & Dorothy Hahn, Tuesday to Emily Bolles, Roman Cacciatore, David Cook & Shirley Norman and on Wednesday, happy birthday to Joan Papaj, Al Meyer, Madison MacNeil, Ray Hayward & Michele Beauchamp.
Tonight:The bicentennial of the opening of the Erie Canal is coming up this year. To prepare us for this and to enhance our knowledge, Greg Kinal will present a power point program on The Erie Canal. Meeting will take place at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road at 7:00 p.m. Members are free, guests are asked for a $5 donation.
St. Stephen School Lenten Fish Fry season begins Friday, March 7th, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. FLYER.
St. Timothy Lutheran Church Red Chili Cook Off is Saturday, March 8th at 4:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Check out the FLYER to participate and for more info.
GI Republican Meet the Candidates Night & St. Patrick's Day Party, Tuesday, March 11 at 773 North. See FLYER. GI Rotary Meat Raffle is Saturday, March 22nd. FLYER.
Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Meat Raffle will be held on Friday, May 9th at the GI Rod & Gun Club. See FLYER.
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.
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
Jude Casey Kuehne will be leading the Annual GIHS School Tour on Thursday, July 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Meet in the front foyer of the high school. Open to all classes and the community.
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 27, 2025
Happy birthday Thursday to Gabrielle Robinson, Kevin Koch Jr., Mike Cali & David Passanese and on Friday to Mary Ann Love, David Steggs, Patrick McMahon & Peggie Bastian. On Saturday, happy birthday to Don Hoke, Phyllis Martin, Jean Smith, Linda Hermann, Michael William Rayhill, Karie Stedman, Ashley Gorman, Sarah Dollendorf Cich, Gail Click & Bridget McMahon. On Sunday, happy birthday to Jamie Akers Smith. Happy birthday Monday to Jeff Denler, John Simon, Anne Rollins & Joyce Cowan, Tuesday to Kevin Smith, Mary Trinci & Sally Hoffman and on Wednesday, happy birthday to Robert Haag, Dorothy Hudson, Tim Moriarty, David McConnell, Rich Amantia, Missy Fargino & Jeanne Powers .
Floyd Doring was recently featured in an article in the Tribune/Sentinel regarding bringing an assisted living facility to Grand Island. A meeting is planned on Monday, March 3rd at the GI Moose Lodge, 2524 Grand Island Blvd. at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
St. Stephen School Drama Club is presenting "Disney The Lion King Jr." on Friday & Saturday, February 28th and March 1st at Mount St. Mary Academy Stage, 3756 Delaware Ave., Tonawanda. See FLYER.
VFW Post 9249 is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Monday, March 3, 2121 Grand Island Blvd.See FLYER.
Relay For Life Crockpot Cook-Off is at Mallwitz's Island Lanes on Tuesday, March 4th at 5:45 p.m.
St. Stephen School Lenten Fish Fry season begins Friday, March 7th, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. FLYER.
GI Republican Meet the Candidates Night & St. Patrick's Day Party, Tuesday, March 11 at 773 North. See FLYER.
Kiwanis of GI 3rd Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 1st. See FLYER.
St. Timothy Lutheran Church Red Chili Cook Off is Saturday, March 8th at 4:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Check out the FLYER to participate and for more info.
GI Rotary Meat Raffle is Saturday, March 22nd. FLYER.
Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Meat Raffle will be held on Friday, May 9th at the GI Rod & Gun Club. See FLYER.
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.
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
Jude Casey Kuehne will be leading the Annual GIHS School Tour on Thursday, July 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Meet in the front foyer of the high school. Open to all classes and the community.
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 20, 2025
Happy birthday Thursday to Bryan Smith, Melanie Stein, Carol Alt, Daniel Tattenbaum, Jennifer Watkins, Katie Brady, MaryJo Gill & Dick Bessel and on Friday to Eugene Corey & Sal Gullo. On Saturday, happy birthday to Jim Zilliox & Ralph Quarantillo. On Sunday, happy birthday to Sherry DeBruyn, Jo Klock, Paula Nakayama, Sophia Black, Linda Gerristad & John Whitney. Happy birthday Monday to Brian Robinson & Jan Yardley, Tuesday to Dennis Donovan, Scott Tetreault, Kevin Brock & Mary Williams and on Wednesday, happy birthday to David Rogers, Debbie Kennedy-Rogoza, Jay Hollinger, William Madigan & Lynn Dingey.
St. Stephen School Drama Club is presenting "Disney The Lion King Jr." on Friday & Saturday, February 28th and March 1st at Mount St. Mary Academy Stage, 3756 Delaware Ave., Tonawanda. See FLYER.
Relay For Life Crockpot Cook-Off is at Mallwitz's Island Lanes on Tuesday, March 4th at 5:45 p.m.
St. Stephen School Lenten Fish Fry season begins Friday, March 7th, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. FLYER.
Joe Cecconi's Chrysler Complex of Niagara Falls has bought the Maguire Group Hyundai dealership on Alvin Road.
Kiwanis of GI 3rd Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 1st. See FLYER.
St. Timothy Lutheran Church Red Chili Cook Off is Saturday, March 8th at 4:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Check out the FLYER to participate and for more info.
GI Rotary Meat Raffle is Saturday, March 22nd. FLYER.
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.
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
Jude Casey Kuehne will be leading the Annual GIHS School Tour on Thursday, July 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Meet in the front foyer of the high school. Open to all classes and the community.
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 13, 2025
Happy birthday Thursday to Laura Sexton, Adam Dahlberg, Mitchell Matthews, Nancy Hamm-Johnson, Hans Sterzelbach & Emma Wheeler . On Saturday, happy birthday to Herman Roberts, Philip Sahlem, Todd Sipson, Kellie Kehoe, Daniel Baney & Donna Tomkins. On Sunday, happy birthday to Kathy Garlapow, Lillian Brenner, Aaron Delavalle, Chuck Delavalle & Swaran Dhaliwal. Happy birthday Monday to Renee Gietz & Kaylee Montana, Tuesday to Phyllis Wesolek, Michelle Gast, Patrick Stouter, Chris Ciszek & Barbara Wudyka and on Wednesday, happy birthday to Bryan Smith, Melanie Stein, Carol Alt, Daniel Tattenbaum, Jennifer Watkins, Katie Brady, MaryJo Gill & Dick Bessel.
A new cafe has opened on Grand Island! The Cloudberry Cafe, located at 1966 Whitehaven Road inside The Island Shoppe is a super foods cafe. That means good for you!
There are three bird related talks this Sunday, February 16th at the WNY Welcome Center on Alvin Road. They take place between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Check out the Events Calendar for info. Register HERE.
GI Rotary Meat Raffle is Saturday, March 22nd. FLYER.
Kiwanis of GI 3rd Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 1st. See FLYER.
St. Timothy Lutheran Church Red Chili Cook Off is Saturday, March 8th at 4:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Check out the FLYER to participate and for more info.
The Golden Age Center will now be a stop on the Feedmore Farm Market on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of the month. See Feedmore Farm Market.
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.
February 6, 2025
Happy birthday Thursday to Linda Tufillaro, Olivia Wenner, Noelle Linenfelser & Cody Okelberry and Friday to Glenn Skelly. On Saturday, happy birthday Jayne Carrig, Mary Sitarski, Diane Garey, Diane Gurbacki, Sarah Klock , David Santa Lucia, Jadon Garman, Carleigh Rodriguez, Sheila Strott & Jackson Tower. On Sunday, happy birthday to Elinor Wiant, Linda Tomkiel, Chris Ford & Dory Smith Matwijkow. Happy birthday Monday to Renee Gietz & Kaylee Montana, Tuesday to Jackie Walt, Joanne Metzger, Joan Barone, Dominic Mazzola & Amanda Kaiser Wayne and on Wednesday, happy birthday to Kim Kalman, Carol Roesch, Patty Rink and twin sister Penny Linenfelser, Jayce Claus, Jack Muscarella & Charles Ackerman.
Adrian's Custard & Beef is selling their restaurant to Holly Anderson, owner of the Anderson's Frozen Custard chain who plans to open a year-round Anderson's location at the site
GI Rotary Meat Raffle is Saturday, March 22nd. FLYER.
The Golden Age Center will now be a 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 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 a 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.
Check out the
