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Batavia, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Batavia! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See the award-winning shot of Batavia’s Main Street and Upton Monument
- Batavia teen among several arrested at Hardy concert near Darien Lake
- See how Batavia Rotarians transformed the YWCA’s North Street hallways
Also on today's calendar: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Friday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Ox mascot riding hydrobike in Medina among photo winners in state-wide contest (orleanshub.com) — Batavia is in the spotlight after a photo of Main Street and the Upton Monument, shot from the old Genesee County Courthouse, was named one of five winners in a statewide counties photo contest. Another winning image shows Orly the Ox on a hydrobike in Medina, with all selected photos set to appear in a New York State Association of Counties magazine and 2027 calendar. 
2. Five arrested at Hardy concert at Darien Lake (thebatavian.com) — Law enforcement reported several alcohol-related arrests at last week’s Hardy concert at Darien Lake, including an 18-year-old resident of Batavia. All those charged, including one DWI suspect, were released on appearance tickets and are due in Darien Town Court later this month.
3. Batavia Rotary Club brightens YWCA hallways with painting project (thebatavian.com) — Batavia Rotary volunteers have given the YWCA of Genesee County’s North Street building a fresh, more welcoming look by repainting all public hallways and adding new trim. The facelift aims to create a brighter, more dignified space for survivors and community members who rely on YWCA services. Materials and labor were fully donated by the local club.
4. Nostalgic and Piercing, Bardenwerper Examines the Charm and Decline of Small Town Baseball (pittsburghquarterly.com) — Batavia’s Dwyer Stadium and the Muckdogs are at the heart of a new book exploring how small-town baseball holds communities together even as the sport declines. Author Will Bardenwerper spends a season among Batavia regulars, capturing their friendships, routines, and sense of belonging while reflecting on broader changes in American life and the minor leagues.
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★ Featured events ★
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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
11:30 am
Wednesday June 17
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Other local events
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BHS ROCK BAND
Batavia City SD Batavia High School Frank E. Owen Auditorium
7:00 pm -
5th - 8th GRADE BAND & ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Batavia City SD Batavia High School Frank E. Owen Auditorium
6:30 pm -
5th - 8th GRADE CHORUS CONCERT
Batavia City SD Batavia High School Frank E. Owen Auditorium
6:30 pm -
HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY
Batavia City SD Batavia High School Frank E. Owen Auditorium
6:30 pm -
Juneteenth Community Celebration →
Williams Park, 101 Pearl St, Batavia
12:00 pm -
Murder on the Titanic: Batavia, NY →
Batavia Downs, 8315 Park Rd, Batavia
7:00 pm -
The Spinners →
Batavia Downs, 8315 Park Rd, Batavia
4:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Saturday June 20
Friday June 26
📣 Batavia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Board of Edcuation Meeting
Alexander Csd Alexander, NY 14005
7:00 pm -
BHS ROCK BAND
Batavia City SD Batavia High School Frank E. Owen Auditorium
7:00 pm -
ELA REGENTS EXAM-7:30A
Alexander Csd Alexander, NY 14005 -
5th - 8th GRADE BAND & ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Batavia City SD Batavia High School Frank E. Owen Auditorium
6:30 pm -
ALGEBRA II REGENTS EXAM-7:30A
Alexander Csd Alexander, NY 14005
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
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- Good morning everyone.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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