UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING
May 16th is the 2012 Day of Caring date in Batavia. Volunteer registration opens March 5 and closes April 16. So get your friends together and plan now to register. Volunteer to help your neighbors in Genesee County. There will be many projects: painting, gardening, cleaning, and more - just contact the United Way and they can help you get assigned to a project that is just right for you.
FREE Health Screening Event for Uninsured
United Memorial Medical Center Cancer Services Program will host a screening for women over the age of forty and men age 50 and over without health insurance or who may have high deductibles, Thursday, March 8, from 4pm until 8pm at the Jerome Center, Bank Street, Batavia. Mammograms; Pap smears; colorectal kits; prostate screening including exam and blood work; blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels; smoking cessation information, and more. Call 344-5331 for an appointment.
HomeCare & Hospice Guild Bouquet Sale
Help HomeCare & Hospice celebrate the 18th annual Spring Bouquet Sale. Order a beautiful, wrapped spring bouquet. Orders are presale ONLY. Orders must be received by Wednesday, February 1 and will be delivered March 6 & 7. HomeCare & Hospice provides hope, comfort, and dignity for persons with terminal and advanced illnesses in Genesee and Wyoming Counties. Call Linda Cummings at 877-277-2615 to place your order.
ARC Scholarship Applications
Genesee ARC Mary Anne Graney Scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2012 awards. Apply on line at gencoarc.com or get more information on the Genesee ARC's web site, under the "Get Involved" tab or call Shelly Falitico at 343-1123, ext. 231 or e-mail her at sfalitico@rochester.rr.com. Scholarships are open to high school seniors that reside in Genesee County who plan to enter college in fall 2012 to pursue a career in Special Education or a field related to Human Services. Applications are due April 1.
BBPW Scholarships
Batavia Business and Professional Women's Club is accepting applications for 2012 scholarships from all Genesee County School students who qualify. Deadline for applications is Friday, April 6. Go to the website to download information and application.
In addition to high school scholarships, the Batavia Business and Professional Women will be awarding scholarships to area Service Groups. Your group should send a short letter requesting to be considered for the award on service group letter head to: Batavia Business and Professional Womens' Club, Service Award, P O Box 1778, Batavia, NY 14020. Requests must be post marked by April 20.
GCC Student Art Show
Student art will be on display in the Roz Steiner Art Gallery, on the Genesee Community College, Batavia Campus, from March 22 through April 26 and again from May 3 to June 28th. Exhibitions are free and open to the public. For open hours, please visit www.genesee.edu/gallery
UMMC HEALTHY LIVING CLASSES
United Memorial Medical Center Healthy Living, offers classes on Childbirth, MOMS program, Breast Feeding, Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support, Diabetes Education Classes, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support . No Cost Mammography is also offered. Call 344-5331 for more information as to dates and registration.
GIVE TO YOUR UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
Have you made your pledge yet to the United Way? Every dollar donation you give to the United Way stays right here in Genesee County to help your neighbors. All Babies Cherished, Western NY Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America - Iroquois Trail Council, Genesee County YMCA, GCASA, CASA, Genesee-Orleans Ministry of Concern, Girl Scouts of Western NY, Home Care & Hospice, Literacy Genesee, Regional Action Phone, PathStone, The Salvation Army, and YWCA of Genesee County depend upon your support. The United Way also has a number of community organizations that you can support with your dollars as giving opitions, such as local fire departments, Habitat for Humanity, Crossroads House, Genesee ARC, and many more. Our community faces many challenges, but together we can make a difference. Make a direct gift or choose payroll deduction. Give. Advocate. Volunteer. Life United! Call 343-8141 or go to www.uwgeneseecounty.org