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May 10
Little League Opening Day Ceremonies
Grand Island Little League opening day ceremonies at Vets Park, Bedell Road, will take place on Saturday, 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. Saturday, May 10 - $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.
BBQ Chicken and Ribs Dinner
A BBQ Chicken and Ribs dinners at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, corner of Staley and Stony Point roads, will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 10.
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice, 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, Swains, Webb Road.
Relay For Life Yard Sale
Kaegebein Elementary Relay For Life Team Fundraiser - Yard Sale, 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 1936 Marjorie Drive.
Town Tree Planting
Grand Island volunteers, in conjunction with Re-TreeWNY, will plant trees on Saturday, May 10 beginning at 9 a.m. Volunteers should meet in the parking lot of Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Road.
Citizen of Year Dinner Televised
The Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner will be shown at 8 p.m. on Cable Channel 22 on May 10.
May 11
Mother's Day Brunch At K of C
Members of the Knights of Columbus will host a Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11 with two seatings: 10 a.m. and 12 noon. See "Knights Of Columbus News Page for complete information.
Relay For Life Yard Sale
Kaegebein Elementary Relay For Life Team Fundraiser - Yard Sale, 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 1936 Marjorie Road, Grand Island.
VFW Mother's Day Brunch
Ladies Auxiliary of the Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 will host their 2nd Annual Mother's Day Brunch at the VFW Post, 2121 Grand Island Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 11
May 12
Cubpack #425 Sign-Up
Cubpack #425 Round-Up/Sign-Up to be held on Monday, May 12th at Sidway school from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Boys in first through fifth grade are encouraged to join.
May 13
One Island, One Team, One Dream, To Be Drug Free
One Island, One Team, One Dream, To Be Drug Free meeting 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 in the high school small cafeteria. See "One Island, One Team, One Dream, To Be Drug Free"
East Park Garden Club
The East Park Garden Club will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 at the home of Adeline Vacanti, 3660 East River Road.
Tuesday Crafters
Tuesday Crafters meet 10 a.m. at Island Presbyterian Church.
Pizza Hut Fundraiser For Relay for Life
Team Flanalicious will host a fundraiser at Pizza Hut, 2340 Grand Island Blvd. on Tuesday, May 13 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. 20% of all sales will be donated to the Relay For Life.
May 16
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice, 6 p.m. Friday, May 16 , Swains, Webb Road.
GIHS Class of '88 Happy Hour
GIHS Class of 1988 will hold a happy hour, Friday, May 16 beginning at 7 p.m. at The Riverstone Grill, 971 East River Road, Grand Island (formerly BA's Saloon).
Rotary Club Hot Dog Sale
Rotary Club of Grand Island hot dog sale from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 in front of Tops Supermarket on Grand Island Blvd.
May 17
GI Little League
May 17 - Picture Day - See "Little League" for complete information.
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice, 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, Swains, Webb Road.
Boating Class
The NY state required public boating class will be given from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 17 at the Community Room at the Summit Mall in Niagara Falls. See Boating Class for complete information.
Citizen of Year Dinner Televised
The Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner will be shown at 8 p.m. on Cable Channel 22 on May 17.
Rotary Club Hot Dog Sale
Rotary Club of Grand Island hot dog sale from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 in front of Tops Supermarket on Grand Island Blvd.
Parking Lot Bowling - Relay For Life Event
Team Violet is holding a parking lot bowling tournament on Saturday, May 17, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Riverstone Grill, 971 East River Rd. Click for more information.
May 18
Historical Society Open House
Historical Society open house at River Lea, on Sunday, May 18 from 2-4 p.m. River Lea is located in Beaver Island State Park.
Trinity Music Dept. Spring Concert
Members of the Trinity UMC Music Department will perform their Spring Concert 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18 in Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road. See Trinity Concert for complete information.
May 20
School District Vote
School District Budget Vote and election of trustees 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at Grand Island High School.
GIHS Class of 2008 Chicken BBQ
The Grand Island High School Class of 2008 will host a Krolick's Chicken BBQ in the High School's senior cafeteria on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8.00.
May 21
BPW Meeting
Grand Island Business and Professional Women’s May dinner meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, in River Oaks Clubhouse Restaurant
May 22
Poppy Sale
VFW’s Buddy Poppy drive Thursday, May 22 and Friday and Saturday, May 23-24 at Tops Market, Wilson Farms and the banks.
"Planning Ahead: Middle School to High School"
"Planning Ahead: Middle School to High School" - 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 22 at Grand Island High School, 1100 Ransom Road
Relay For Life Fundraiser
Team Record Breakers featuring the Polka Dot Chix and Cold Stone Creamery, 4110 Maple Road, Amherst, raise funds for Relay For Life. 10%-30% of the total sales will be donated from sales from 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Thursday, May 22.
Quality Quest Addresses Pesticide Law
Quality Quest will host speakers on the enforcement of the Pesticide Neighbor Notification Law at 7 pm. Thursday, May 22 at the Nike Base, 3278 Whitehaven Road.
May 23
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice CANCELLED
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice Friday, May 23 CANCELLED
Poppy Sale
VFW’s Buddy Poppy drive Thursday, May 22, Friday May 23, and Saturday, May 24 at Tops Market, Wilson Farms and the banks. .
May 24
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice CANCELLED
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice CANCELLED Saturday, May 24
Poppy Sale
VFW’s Buddy Poppy drive Thursday, May 22, Friday May 23, and Saturday, May 24 at Tops Market, Wilson Farms and the banks.
May 26
Memorial Day
Gravesite services beginning at 7:40 a.m. Monday, May 26. Memorial Day Services, DeGlopper Memorial Park, 10 a.m.
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 28
Relay For Life Event
Relay For Life Amazing Grace team fundraiser 5-9 p.m. May 28th, Johnny Rockets Restaurant will donate 20% of the sales to ACS - Boulevard Mall location.
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
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice, 6 p.m. Friday, May 30 , Swains, Webb Road.
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.
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice
Teddy's Islettes Reunion Practice, 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31, Swains, Webb Road.
SRP Relay For Life Team Garage/Bake Sale
The SRP (school related personnel) Relay For Life team's Annual Garage Sale and Bake Sale takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 31 at 1951 Creekside Dr.
Relay For Life Event
Relay For Life Team Bowl-A-Thon Saturday, May 31st at 6 p.m.
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
Grand Island Relay For Life
Grand Island Relay For Life 2008 will be held on Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Grand Island High School track beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Grand Island Rotary Club Lobster Fest - Grand Island Rotary Website
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.
Safe Boating Course
Flotilla 3-5 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will give a Safe Boating Course (The ABC Course) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at the Grand Island Holiday Inn. For further information, call 694-2856.
Kids Create Hope Walk
Kids Create Hope Walk for pediatric cancer research taking place at Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, on June 7. See www.kidscreatehope.org
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.
Citizen of Year Dinner Televised
The Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner will be shown at 8 p.m. on Cable Channel 22 on June 14.
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.
June 28
Kids Helping Kids
Kids Helping Kids will take place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at the New Apostolic Church, 2728 Stony Point Road, corner of Bedell. For admission, kids are asked to supply a back pack for kids at Children's Hospital. See "Kids Day" for complete information.
July 3, 2008
Class of '78 Reunion
Grand Island High School Class of 1978's thirtieth reunion informal gathering will held July 3 at River Oaks (private tent with tables and a cash bar).
2nd Annual BA Open
2nd Annual BA Open Golf Tournament, Thursday, July 3 at the Beaver Island Golf Course. (10:00 AM registration; 10:15 to the carts; 10:30 shotgun start; 5:00 Dinner and auction at Mallwitz's Island Lanes) See "BA" Open Golf Tournament
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 in the Holiday Inn.
Class of '93 Reunion
GIHS Class of '93 to hold 15-year reunion July 5. Details to follow.
July 16, 2008
Lions Club's 50th Annual "Special Kids Picnic
The Grand Island Lions Club's 50th Annual "Special Kids Picnic will take place at the Buffalo Launch Club from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 16.
July 22, 2008
Tuesday Crafters
Tuesday Crafters meet 10 a.m. at Island Presbyterian Church - summer picnic.
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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