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April 3
Tully's Good Times Fundraiser - Relay For Life
The 2008 Relay for Life Team "Racing Toward A Cure" will hold a fundraiser at Tully's Good Times at 1459 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst on Thursday, April 3rd. Bring in the coupon linked here Tully's Coupon and Tully's will donate 10% of your dinner bill to the Grand Island Relay For Life.
Historical Society Meeting
A Grand Island Historical Society meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. See Historical Society News Page for complete information.
April 4
Snow Sculpture Contest
The annual Snow Sculpture Contest, sponsored by the Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department, is now in progress and continues throughout the winter with a deadline of April 4. See "Rec. Dept. News Page" for complete information.
Parish Players Youth Presents "Willy Wonka Junior"
The St. Stephen's Parish Youth Players production of "Willy Wonka Junior" will be staged at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 and at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 6 in St. Stephen School auditorium.
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice, 6 p.m. Friday, April 4, Swains, Webb Road.
April 5
Parish Players Youth Presents "Willy Wonka Junior"
The St. Stephen's Parish Youth Players production of "Willy Wonka Junior" will be staged at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 and at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 6 in St. Stephen School auditorium.
April 6
Parish Players Youth Presents "Willy Wonka Junior"
The St. Stephen's Parish Youth Players production of "Willy Wonka Junior" will be staged at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 and at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 6 in St. Stephen School auditorium.
"Sabrina’s Garden of Hope" Fundraiser
"Sabrina’s Garden of Hope" Fundraiser for Sabrina Reagle, Sunday, April 6 from 1-6 p.m. at the Grand Island Holiday Inn.
Soccer Coaches, Assistants Free Clinic
The Grand Island Soccer Club (GISC) will hold a free clinic for Coaches and Assistants on Saturday, April 6 at Veronica Connor Middle School (registration from 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.)
April 8
Relay For Life Meeting
Relay For Life Committee Meeting - April 8 - 6 p.m. - HS Large Cafeteria - followed by Team Captains at 7 p.m. in the large cafeteria
Recovery International
Recovery International, a support group for people struggling with depression, panic attacks, nervous symptoms and fears, anxiety, or anger issues, meets at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 8.
Tuesday Crafters
Tuesday Crafters meets at 10 a.m. at Island Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Road on Tuesday, April 8 - Painted Shirt, Donna, 773-4774
East Park Garden Club Meeting
The East Park Garden Club will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at St Timothy Church, 1455 Staley Road.
One Island, One Team, One Dream, To Be Drug Free
One Island, One Team, One Dream, To Be Drug Free will meet on Tuesday, April 8 at 4 p.m. in the Grand Island High School small cafeteria.
April 10
Scenic Woods Master Plan Open House
See Scenic Woods Master Plan for complete information on the public open house scheduled for April 10th from 4 to 8 p.m. at Town Hall.
April 11
Friends of Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library will hold a used book sale on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12in the community room of the library. See "Friends Of Library News Page" for complete information.
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice, 6 p.m. Friday, April 11, Swains, Webb Road.
April 12
Friends of Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library will hold a used book sale on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 in the community room of the library. See "Friends Of Library News Page" for complete information.
April 13
Boy Scout Troop #630 Spaghetti Dinner
St. Stephen's Boy Scout Troop #630 will hold its annual spaghetti dinner from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 13 in St. Stephen School cafeteria.
April 14
Lions Club Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Grand Island Lions Club will hold its 39th Annual Spaghetti Dinner from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, April 14 in the Holiday Inn Ballroom.
April 15
Recovery International
Recovery International, a support group for people struggling with depression, panic attacks, nervous symptoms and fears, anxiety, or anger issues, meets at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 15.
Tuesday Crafters
Tuesday Crafters meets at 10 a.m. at Island Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Road on Tuesday, April 15 - Card Stamping, Jeanne, 773-5879
April 16
Kite Flying Contest
The Town Recreation Dept. will hold a Kite Flying Contest in Veterans Park at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 (during Spring recess) and all are invited to enter. Prizes will be awarded for various categories. You must bring your own kite.
BPW Meeting
The Grand Island Business and Professional Women will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16 in the Grand Island Holiday Inn.
April 18
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice, 6 p.m. Friday, April 18, Swains, Webb Road.
April 19
Library Program
National Library Week at the Grand Island Memorial Library - Explore & More presents Fuzzy Felted Rainforest Snakes for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5 on Saturday, April 19 at 2 p.m. See "Library News Page" for complete information.
April 20
Victorian Tea
The Grand Island Historical Society will host a Victorian Tea at River Lea, 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20 by reservation only. SOLD OUT
Pancake Breakfast
Relay for Life team, “Racing Toward a Cure,” will hold a pancake breakfast Sunday, April 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1841 Whitehaven Road. Flyer
April 22
Recovery International
Recovery International, a support group for people struggling with depression, panic attacks, nervous symptoms and fears, anxiety, or anger issues, meets at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.
Tuesday Crafters
Tuesday Crafters meets at 10 a.m. at Island Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Road on Tuesday, April 22 - Crocheted Towel Top & Eagle Yard Stick, Lorraine, 773-3924
April 24
Citizen Of Year Dinner
Chamber of Commerce 42nd Annual Citizen of the Year Awards Banquet - Holiday Inn Grand Island Resort and Conference Center 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24th
April 25
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice, 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, Swains, Webb Road.
April 26
Roast Beef For Relay
The Grand Island Relay for Life Team - "The Record Breakers featuring The Polka Dot Chix," will sponsor a Roast Beef For Relay event by the Island Deli, from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, April 26th at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1841 Whitehaven Road.
April 27
Spaghetti Dinner At St. Timothy Church
St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church (1453 Staley Road at Stony Point) will hold a spaghetti dinner from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27.
April 29
Recovery International
Recovery International, a support group for people struggling with depression, panic attacks, nervous symptoms and fears, anxiety, or anger issues, meets at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 29.
Tuesday Crafters
Tuesday Crafters meets at 10 a.m. at Island Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Road on Tuesday, April 29 - Penny Auction, Lorraine, 773-3924 or Bev, 773-1782
May 1
High School Talent Show
The Grand Island High School Talent Show will be held Thurs., May 1st.
Relay For Life Team Moose-Kateers May Day For Relay
Relay For Life Team Moose-Kateers May Day For Relay Paint the Town Purple day Thursday, May 1 - Angel Sale at M&TBank 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 2
Relay For Life Team Moose-Kateers Paint the Town Purple Party
Relay For Life Team Moose-Kateers Paint the Town Purple Party Friday, May 2 - Moose Lodge - 6 p.m. - Purple Auction & 50/50s - everyone welcome. Flyer
May 3
Little League Opening Day Ceremonies
Grand Island Little League opening day ceremonies at Vets Park, Bedell Road, will take place on Saturday, May 3.
May 4
Pancake Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus will hold a Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4 in St. Stephen School Cafeteria, 2100 Baseline Road.
Community Chorus Concert
Grand Island Community Chorus Concert May 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 2100 Baseline Road
May 6
Relay For Life Meeting
Relay For Life Committee Meeting - May 6 - 6 p.m. - HS Large Cafeteria - followed by Team Captains at 7 p.m. in the large cafeteria
May 9
American Legion Plant Sale
Members of the Grand Island American Legion Post #1346 will hold their 5th annual hanging plant sale on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at the Charles N. DeGlopper Post #9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd.
May 10
Relay For Life Team Moose-Kateers Chicken BBQ
Relay For Life Team Moose-Kateers - chicken BBQ - Basket Auction, band & more at Grand Island Rod & Gun Club, 1083 Whitehaven Rd. - 2-7 p.m. - $8/ticket. Flyer
American Legion Plant Sale
Members of the Grand Island American Legion Post #1346 will hold their 5th annual hanging plant sale on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at the Charles N. DeGlopper Post #9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd.
May 17
GI Little League
May 17 - Picture Day - See "Little League for complete information.
May 27
Relay For Life Meeting
Relay For Life Committee Meeting - May 27 - 6 p.m. - HS Large Cafeteria - followed by Team Captains at 7 p.m. in the large cafeteria - Final bank night and tee shirt distribution
May 30
Relay For Life Team Moose-Kateers Locks of Love Pony Tail Showdown
Relay For Life Team Moose-Kateers - Locks of Love Pony Tail Showdown at Moose Lodge, 2524 Grand Island Blvd. - Friday, May 30 - 7 p.m. with ceremony at 9 p.m. - raffles, 50/50s - everyone welcome
May 31
Thunder On The Niagara
Thunder On The Niagara returns this summer on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 at Gratwick Park, North Tonawanda, NY. See "Thunder On The Niagara" for complete information.
June 1
Thunder On The Niagara
Thunder On The Niagara returns this summer on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 at Gratwick Park, North Tonawanda, NY. See "Thunder On The Niagara" for complete information.
June 6
Relay For Life Meeting
Grand Island Relay For Life 2008 will be held on Friday, June 6, 2008.
June 7
K Of C Trunk Sale
The Knights of Columbus will hold a Trunk Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 7 in the K of C Hall, 1841 Whitehaven Road.
June 14
Buckhorn Hike
The New York State Parks Department has announced a Buckhorn Field and Forest event in Buckhorn Island State Park Sanctuary from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Buckhorn is a mosaic of marsh, grassland, streams and forest. Join a long hike through the park to explore connections of a diverse landscape. For information & registration call (716) 826-8895.
June 20
Bluesroot Concert Benefit For Dollars for Scholars
BluesRoot, international recording act with Grand Island roots, has teamed up with the Grand Island Chapter of Dollars for Scholars to raise money for scholarships and will perform in concert for Dollars for Scholars” from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, June 20 at the Holiday Inn Grand Island Resort and Conference Center Grand Ballroom.
June 26
GIHS Class of 2008 Commencement
Grand Island High School Class of 2008 Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
July 3, 2008
Class of '78 Reunion
Grand Island High School Class of 1978's thirtieth reunion informal gathering will held July 3, 2008 at River Oaks (private tent with tables and a cash bar).
July 5, 2008
Sidway School Reunion
The Sidway School reunion will be held July 5, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Grand Island
Class of '68 Reunion
Grand Island High School Class of 1968's fortieth reunion will be held July 5, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Grand Island
Class of '78 Reunion
Grand Island High School Class of 1978's thirtieth reunion dinner dance will held July 5, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. to midnight in the Holiday Inn.
Class of '88 Reunion
Grand Island High School Class of 1988's twentieth reunion will held July 5, 2008 in the Holiday Inn.
Class of '93 Reunion
GIHS Class of '93 to hold 15-year reunion July 5. Details to follow.
July 26, 2008
Paddles Up 2008
The Niagara River Greenway Commission (NRGC) announces the Third Annual "Paddles Up Niagara" along the south eastern shores of Grand Island on Saturday, July 26. See "Paddles Up" for complete information.

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