Royalton Meeting Times of Town Board and the Historical Society

The Town of Royalton Town Board will be changing their time for Board Meetings.  We will now start at 7:00 PM.  This time will be if it’s just a normal monthly Board Meeting or if we have a Public Hearing on the agenda.  Meetings will still be held on the second Monday of each month, with the exception of October, which will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month.  Meeting dates, times and the agenda can be found at www.townofroyalton.org website.

Please note, the Royalton Historical Society will not meet in the months of January and February.  The meeting in March will be a joint meeting with the Town of Lockport Historical Society.  The meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Monday Mar 19.  Please note, this meeting will be held at the Lockport Town Hall, 6560 Dysinger Rd, Lockport.  The meeting will have a speaker on Carousels.  If you have any questions, as always, you can contact Historical Society President, Jennifer Bieber at 716-735-7335

23rd Annual Mr Ed’s Run Superbowl Warm Up 5K race

Soon Middleport will be invaded with over 500 runners, walkers and their families for the 23^rd Annual Mr. Ed’s Superbowl Warm-Up 5K race. Members of Mr. Ed’s athletic Club and the Middleport Volunteer Fire Company are asking for your continued support of this annual tradition in our Village. This year’s race will again be held on Superbowl Sunday Feb 5.

This event raises money for the Middleport Fire Co. #1’s scholarship fund. Through the efforts of the scholarship committee made up of members of the Mr. Ed’s Athletic Club, the Middleport Fire Co, Tri-Town Ambulance Co, the Middleport Police Department and other community leaders, money raised from this event is awarded yearly as scholarships to Royalton-Hartland graduates who plan on furthering their education in law enforcement, embergency medical services(including medicine) or fire fighting/fire science fields. Three $70 Scholarships were awarded in 2011. The group also gave $500 to the cancer society. The pre-registration date is Feb 2 2012. 5K Canalside Race at 11:30 a.m. and 1 Mile Fun-Run at 11:00 a.m. and 5 K Walk at 10:30 a.m. You can register online www.score-this.com

Town of Royalton Historical Society Page

If you have a facebook page, check out the newest group, “Town of Royalton Historical Society” page.  There are lots of old photos and information on our Town History.  Our Town of Royalton Historian, Jesse Bieber, is sharing photos, stories and history with people who “Like” the facebook page.

 

 

MATABC 2012 February Fund Drive!

MATABC is pleased to have Terri Wright from Hairitage Salon, Telegraph Road. as 2012 Honorary February Fund Drive Chairperson. The group needs your support to continue doing the updating and beautifing of our friendly community. If you have any suggestions or projects,
please drop a note or support the Fund Drive @ MATABC, P. O. Box 63, Middleport, New York. 14105 Enjoy and be a part of your community.

 

Gasport Lions 3rd Annual Roy-Hart Winterfest 2012

Brought to you by the Gasport Lions Club; the 3rd Annual Roy-Hart Winterfest 2012 will be held from 11:00am until 4:00pm on Feb 4  at the Royalton-Hartland Elementary School.   Tickets are a minimal fee.  This is a family friendly event which offers activities for all ages both inside and outside.
 
 
Scheduled entertainment includes: Nickel City Reptiles & Exotics, Dog Sled Demonstration, Magic Show and Irish Dancing. A Basket Auction that will begin at 3:00pm (all tickets must be deposited by 2:45pm).  Any business or individual wishing to donate a basket/gift certificate should contact Jean Morse at 716-417-1978.  Some of the scheduled activities are: House of Bounce, Balloon & tattoo artist, Haircuts provided by Deja vu Salon with $5 minimum donation, Crafts for kids, Child ID Kits, Craft Fair, UNYTS Blood Drive, Snow Shoeing, Carriage Rides and Face Painting.
Proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to the Community Food Pantries, Mitten Tree, Children’s Halloween and Easter Egg Hunt and building of ramps for families with disabilities.  For more information contact: Lion Charlotte Doerfel 716-433-3150

Middleport Rod and Gun Club Winter Meetings

The winter meetings for the Middleport Rod & Gun club
will be held at the home of Mark Pittler in Gasport. 
 
The December 21st meeting will begin at 7 pm.
 
If you need directions or more information,
Contact Pittlers at 716-772-2207

Genesee Chorale will be performing “Another Op’nin, Another Show!”

On Friday, November 18^th, the Genesee Chorale will be performing “Another Op’nin, Another Show” at St. John the Baptist Church in Lockport.  The concert is at 7PM.   This will be the first time the Genesee Chorale has ever performed in Lockport and the group is excited to be there.

Here is a link to the schedule page  http://www.geneseechorale.com/schedule.html

 This performance promises to be a very enjoyable experience for the entire audience.  The first half of the performance will feature some Broadway and big band favorites, complete with jazz combo accompaniment.  The second half will feature classic choral literature that is sure to be moving. 

 P.S. If you cannot make the Lockport performance, you can see the same program on Sunday, November 20^th at the United Methodist Church in Batavia at 3:00PM!

See Dale Campbell at the Shirt Factory in Medina!

Local singer and songwriter Dale Campbell will be performing at the Shirt Factory in Medina at 8 p.m. on Thursday November 17th. You may have seen Dale this summer in our area at the Barker Farmer’s Market.

http://www.shirtfactorycafe.com/

 

Help Donate to the Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive

The PB&J Drive 2012 officially starts today. Last year’s peanut butter and jelly drive by Pete Robinson of Lockport collected 1500 jars for local food pantries, to help feed kids everywhere and the goal this year is 5,000 jars of peanut butter, jelly and Fluff. A huge drive is planned for the month of November, with drop-off sites everywhere locally. Check out the website at www.pbjdrive.com for collection sites and more information. Drop off your donations to the Middleport Village Hall.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMaFl6JaJdg

  Above is  a link to the you tube video to spread the word about the PB and Jelly Drive!

 

First Universalist Church in Middleport holds Bazaar

A Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday Oct 22 at the historic cobblestone Universalist Church on Main St in Middleport. Lunch will feature homemade beef vegetable and bean soups, sandwiches, pies and beverages. Along with a bake sale, there will be takes outs available . Stop by for drawings, Rada cutlery, games for kids and handmade items. There will be craft items and flea market items. Come and shop and visit with friends. Something for everyone.