Batavia City School District

Explore more activities on our Events Calendar. Updates are posted every Tuesday and Friday.

Halloween Events 2024: Explore our ultimate guide to Halloween events with a spooky twist! Find fun-filled activities and free Trunk or Treat locations. Stay updated frequently for the latest additions! List is here. Updates are posted every Tuesday and Friday. A list of just free events will be posted on October 1st.

Hillside's Family Empowerment Network Groups Presents: Parenting the Love and Logic Way Workshops:
Join the FEN Group for a comprehensive workshop series, Parenting the Love and Logic Way, designed to equip caregivers with effective parenting strategies that nurture children's character and promote positive family dynamics. Registration is required 5 days prior any group session. For more information and to register please visit their website or email a team member at: FEN@hillside.com.

Hillside's Family Empowerment Network (FEN):
Join Hillside's June/July 2024 Family Empowerment Network (FEN) groups! Open to caregivers of youth receiving Hillside services or residing in specific counties. RSVP five days prior to the group by emailing fen@hillside.com, calling Kim at 315-992-4281, or contacting your Hillside Family Peer Advocate. Click link for August & Septembers 2024 Groups.

Red Cross Opioid Overdose Training:
The Red Cross offers an Opioid Overdose Training designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses effectively. In this course, you'll learn how to administer naloxone, the lifesaving medication that can reverse an overdose, and take essential steps to provide care until emergency help arrives.
Whether you’re a concerned family member, friend, or community member, this training empowers you to act in a crisis. Join Red Cross in taking a stand against the opioid epidemic. Sign up today and be ready to save a life! For more information, visit the Red Cross Opioid Overdose Training page.

Blanket Brigade:
Join the Blanket Brigade! The Goose is inviting all talented knitters and crocheters to create beautiful blankets that will be given to community members in need during the Season of Giving 2024. If you're passionate about making a difference, consider crafting a cozy blanket to bring warmth and comfort to someone deserving.
For additional details, click here or get in touch with Pam Covert at covertp@ymail.com. If you're not a knitter or crocheter but still want to contribute, you can support the cause by helping with the purchase of gift cards for yarn or yarn itself. Feel free to reach out, and let's make a positive impact together!

NYS Office of the Aging Free Virtual Classes:
Teaming up with GetSetUp, a variety of engaging online classes are now available to ensure individuals stay mentally, physically, and socially active. These interactive classes are accessible day and night, and best of all, they're offered free of charge to the community. Some of the classes are as followed:

• Fitness & Wellness

• Cooking

• Technology

• Travel

• Art

• and more

Visit their website for more information and to register for a class today!

Recovery Station:
Located on Clinton Street Road is open for all who wish to participate in substance-free events. Visit their Facebook Page or click here for June's event calendar.

Cornell Cooperative Education Genesee County:
This local treasure has many activities and resources for all ages on its webpage.

GLOW OUT!
provides education and awareness of and around the LGBTQ+ community; creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for LGBTQ+ individuals. Check out their website for information and upcoming events Glowout website

Cans for Careers:
Support GLOW Works Inc by donating your returns ! You can donate your returns hassle free and more importantly for an incredible cause…..our kids future!! AQS Redemption, Inc. will pick up your cans and bottles at your address in the GLOW region for FREE!! Simply call them at 585-250-0870. These returns will go into a workforce development fund at GLOW Works, Inc. and be available for us to use toward future workforce programming. See flyer for more information.