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September 4
Historical Society Meeting
Historical Society Pot Luck Dinner at River Lea, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 4. Program: Collections Committee with “show and tell”
September 5
GIHS Vikings Play Lew-Port
The Grand Island High School Varsity Vikings play Lew-Port at Lew-Port Friday, September 5
American Legion Poppy Drive
Grand Island American Legion Post 1346 will hold its annual poppy drive Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6
September 6
Antique & Classic Boat Show
Antique & Classic Boat Show - Buffalo Launch Club, 503 East River Road, Saturday, September 6. See Antique & Classic Boat Show
American Legion Poppy Drive
Grand Island American Legion Post 1346 will hold its annual poppy drive Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6
Class of 2010 Ice Cream Fundraiser
The Class of 2010 will hold an end of summer fundraiser at Adrian's Custard & Beef this Saturday, September 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
September 7
Open House - McCarthy School Of Irish Dance
AAn open house at the McCarthy School Of Irish Dance studio, 2055-2057 Baseline Road, will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 7.
September 9
Alpha 10-Week Course
10-week Alpha course at St. Stephen's, begins September 9. See ALPHA at St. Stephen’s
One Island, One Team, One Dream, To Be Drug Free Meeting
One Island, One Team, One Dream, To Be Drug Free meeting 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, Grand Island High School small cafeteria
East Park Garden Club Meeting
East Park Garden Club will hold a business meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 9 at home of Adeline Vacanti, 3660 East River Road. A program on "Elements of Design" will be presented by Adele Sommer and Penni Hollis. For information call 773-3578.
Tuesday Crafters
The Tuesday Crafters meet 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 9 at Island Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Road - organizational meeting.
September 10
Library Closed
The Grand Island Memorial Library will be closed Wednesday, September 10 for a Staff Development Day. Regular library hours will resume on Thursday, September 11, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
September 11
Patriots Day, 9-11 Memorial Services
Patriots Day, 9-11 Memorial Services will be held at Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post 9249 VFW at 7 p.m. September 11.
Fly The American Flag Today
All residents and businesses are urged to fly the American Flag on Thursday, September 11.
September 13
Town Surplus Auction
An auction of surplus Town equipment and vehicles will be held on Saturday, September 13 starting at 10 a.m. See Auction
Historical Society Garage Sale
Members of the Grand Island Historical Society will hold their annual garage sale Saturday, September 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at 1570 Cox Road in conjunction with the Ferry Village Association garage sale.
Ferry Village Association Garage Sale
The Ferry Village Association will hold a Garage Sale in the Village on Saturday, September 13. Time to be announced.
September 15
Cub Pack 630 Round-Up
A sign–up and information night will be held for St. Stephen’s Cub Pack #630 on Monday, September 15th from 6:30-8 p.m. at 2100 Baseline Road in the Old Church Basement.
September 16
Tuesday Crafters
The Tuesday Crafters meet 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 16 at Island Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Road - Outreach program - Lorraine, 773-3924 - Bev, 773-1782
September 17
BPW - “Wine and Dine Membership Drive”
Grand Island Business and Professional Women’s “Wine and Dine Membership Drive” 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 17 at Tricia A. Vacanti-Belter's home, 106 Park Place.
September 18
Health Care System's Future
The Grand Island Knights of Columbus will host "1 Friday, 4 Futures Initiative Meeting" at 8 p.m. Thursday, September 18 at the Knights Hall, 1841 Whitehaven Road. See "Knights Of Columbus" page
September 20
Momma's Munchkins Semi-Annual Childrens Consignment Sale
Momma's Munchkins Semi-Annual Childrens Consignment Sale Event September 20 and September 21 at Historic Trinity. Consignors still needed. See MommasMunchkins.com for complete event details and consignor information.
Knights' Annual Pig Roast
Members of the Knights of Columbus will hold their annual pig roast on Saturday, September 20. A buffet dinner begins at 7 p.m. at $15 per person.
Paws in the Park
The SPCA presents its 15th annual Paws in the Park - Not Just Another Walk in the Park on Saturday, September 20 in Beaver Island State Park. See Paws In the Park
September 21
Momma's Munchkins Semi-Annual Childrens Consignment Sale
Momma's Munchkins Semi-Annual Childrens Consignment Sale Event September 20 and September 21 at Historic Trinity. Consignors still needed. See MommasMunchkins.com for complete event details and consignor information.
Historical Society Open House
Historical Society Open House at River Lea, Beaver Island State Park, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, September 21
September 23
Tuesday Crafters
The Tuesday Crafters meet 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 23 at Island Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Road - Membership Tea - Bev, 773-1782 - Lorraine, 773-3924
September 27
Fire Ladies Anniversary Party
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Grand Island Fire Company will hold their anniversary party on Saturday, September 27 in Fire Headquarters.
September 28
CROP Walk
Grand Island's 21st annual CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walk will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, beginning at Beaver Island State Park.
K of C To Host Pancake Breakfast
Mary Star of The Sea Council 4752 Knights of Columbus will hold a Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, in St. Stephen School Cafeteria, 2100 Baseline Road.
September 30
Blood Drive
American Red Cross blood drive - 1-7 p.m. - Fire Headquaters, 2275 Baseline Road Tuesday, September 30.
Tuesday Crafters
The Tuesday Crafters meet 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 30 at Island Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Road - Ribbon Necklace - Donna, 773-4774
October 2
Historical Society Meeting
Historical Society meeting at River Lea 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 2. Program: Dr. John Wiles presents DVD of post cards, "Buffalo’s Heyday – a sentimental journey to old Buffalo"
October 4
5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk
A 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk to benefit Grand Island Dollars For Scholars will be held Saturday, October 4 at Veterans Park, Grand Island, NY. The 5K Run begins at 10 a.m. and the 1-Mile Fun Walk starts at 10:15 a.m.
October 6
St. Stephen's 10th Annual Golf Challenge
St. Stephen's 10th Annual Golf Challenge will take place on Monday, October 6th at River Oaks Golf Club. See Golf Challenge.
October 12
Fall Fashion Fling
Members of the Zonta Club of Grand Island will hold their 2nd annual Fall Fashion Fling on Sunday, October 12 at the Buffalo Launch Club. Tickets - 773-4304 or 773-9483
Jr. Vikings Football Elections
Jr. Vikings Football Elections will be held on Sunday, October 12th. See Jr. Viking Football Elections
October 14
Blood Drive
Blood Drive - Knights of Columbus, 1841 Whitehaven Road, 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 14
October 19
Historical Society Open House
Historical Society Open House at River Lea, Beaver Island State Park, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, October 19
October 26
Spaghetti Dinner
St. Stephen's Holy Name Society's Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 26 in St. Stephen School cafeteria, 2080 Baseline Road.
November 6
Historical Society Meeting
Historical Society meeting at River Lea 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 6, speaker Charles LaChiusa
November 11
Veterans Day Services
Veterans Day Services, 11 am. Veterans Park, Veterans Wall, 1717 Bedell Road.
November 16
Historical Society Open House
Historical Society Open House at River Lea, Beaver Island State Park, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, November 16 - Special Display of 25 Old Island Homes
November 30
Historical Society Open House
Historical Society Open House at River Lea, Beaver Island State Park, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, November 30
December 2
Historical Society Christmas Luncheon
Historial Society hosts a Christmas luncheon and program on Tuesday, December 2 by reservation only, Carol Moore, 773-3817
December 5
Historical Society Christmas Luncheon
Historial Society hosts a Christmas luncheon and program on Friday, December 5 by reservation only, Carol Moore, 773-3817
December 6
Historical Society Christmas Luncheon
Historial Society hosts a Christmas luncheon and program on Saturday, December 6 by reservation only, Carol Moore, 773-3817
December 7
Historical Society Open House
Historical Society Open House at River Lea, Beaver Island State Park, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, December 7
December 9
Blood Drive
American Red Cross blood drive The Communities that Care - 1-7 p.m. - Fire Headquaters, 2275 Baseline Road Tuesday, December 9.
June 26, 2009
Class of '89 Reunion
The GIHS Class of '89 will kickoff the reunion weekend at the Village Inn on Friday, June 26 See Class of '89 News Page
June 27, 2009
Class of '89 Reunion
The GIHS Class of '89 semi-formal/business casual event at the Holiday Inn Saturday, June 27 See Class of '89 News Page
July 5, 2009
Relay For Life 2009
Relay For Life 2009 takes place on Masters Field behind Grand Island High School on Friday, June 5

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