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July 2
Class of '79 Reunion Event
The GIHS Class of 1979 will hold an informal get-together Thursday evening, July 2, at River Oaks. See Class of '79 for more information.
Concert
Town sponsored concert - Klingel Town Commons Park - Thurs., July 2 - 7 p.m. - Glenn Wallace - "G" Force, medley of top hits (no rain date)
July 3
Class of '79 Reunion Event
The GIHS Class of 1979 will hold a golf outing on Friday, July 3 at Beaver Island and a main reunion event Friday evening at the Buffalo Launch Club. See Class of '79 for more information.
Class of '99 Reunion Event
The GIHS Class of 1999 will hold an Adult Mixer July 3, 2009 - Grand Island Holiday Inn. See Class of '99 Reunion for information.
Class of '69 Reunion Mixer
Grand Island High School Class of 1969 40th high school reunion mixer will be held 7 p.m. Friday, July 3 at Mallwitz's Island Lanes.
Class of '84 Reunion
The Class of 1984 will meet at the Riverstone Grill, 971 East River Road Friday, July 3.
Class of '94 Reunion
The Class of 1994 will meet for a 15-year get-together at TC’s on Friday night, July 3.
July 4
VFW Independence Day Race and Parade
The Independence Day races begin at 9 a.m. on Grand Island Blvd. followed immediately by the parade.
Class of '69 Reunion
Grand Island High School Class of 1969 40th high school reunion Saturday, July 4, 2009 at River Oaks, in the inside restaurant. See Friday, July 3 for mixer, Island Lanes.
Fireworks
July 4th - largest aerial fireworks displays in Western New York - See Fire in the Sky 2009 for information.
VFW Independence Day Picnic
Annual VFW picnic at 2121 Grand Island Blvd. immediately after the parade. See Fire in the Sky 2009 for information.
July 5
Class of '99 Reunion Event
The GIHS Class of 1999 - Family Picnic, Beaver Island State Park Shelter 1C between noon and 5 p.m. July 5th. See Class of '99 Reunion for information.
Leon Carr Memorial Fundraiser/Redbone Classic Golf and Disc Golf Tournament
Friends of the late Leon Carr will present the 2nd Annual Leon Carr Memorial Fundraiser/Redbone Classic Golf and Disc Golf Tournament in Beaver Island on July 5. See www.leondcarr.com
July 7
Autism Family Support
Autism Family Support group meets from 6:30 p.m to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 7th in the basement of RealtyUSA, 2139 Grand Island Blvd. For more information contact denisehj@hotmail.com
Concert
Town sponsored concert - Klingel Town Commons Park - Tues., July 7 - 7 p.m. - Large Marvin - classic & contemporary rock (rain date - Thurs., July 9)
July 11
Chicken Barbeque & Silent Auction
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Chicken Barbeque & Silent Auction - 2 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday, July 11 at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 2587 Baseline Road.
July 12
Kan-Jam Tournament
A Kan-Jam tournament will take place 12 Noon Sunday, July 12 (competition starts 1 p.m.) in Veterans Park. Rain date: Sunday, July 19th.
July 13
Benefit Golf Tournament - "BA" Aydelotte/Patrick Brady
The golf tournament in memory of Bill "BA" Aydelotte will team up with the Brady family to honor their father, Patrick, who died of liver disease last fall. The same format will prevail with golf, dinner and an auction taking place on Monday, July 13 at the River Oaks Golf Course, Grand Island, NY. See Islanders In The News for information.
July 14
Concert
Town sponsored concert - Klingel Town Commons Park - Tues., July 14 - 7 p.m. - Bar Room Buzzards - Dixieland jazz - GI Historical Society Root Beer Float fund raiser - (rain date - Thurs., July 16)
July 15
Lions Club "Special Kids Picnic"
Lions Club "Special Kids Picnic" to be held at the Buffalo Launch Club on July 15, 2009.
July 18
"Greater Niagara AYA Fishing Tournament"
"Greater Niagara AYA Fishing Tournament" - Saturday, July 18th on the Niagara River and Lake Erie. Deadline to enter is June 12, 2009 and fee is $150 per team. Tournament hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. See Anchor Marine Youth Fishing Contest for complete information.
Publish Your Own Book!
One Day Retreat"Learn How to Publish Your Own Book!" - Trinity United Methodist Church, Grand Island - Saturday, July 18, 9am-5pm. See Trinity UM Church News for information.
July 21
Concert
Town sponsored concert - Klingel Town Commons Park - Tues., July 21 - 7 p.m. - 90 west - country band (rain date - Thurs., July 23)
July 25
Paddles Up Niagara
Paddles Up Niagara, Saturday, July 25 - See Paddles Up Niagara Registration/Map
Paddles Up - Picnic Lunch - River Lea
Grand Island Historical Society hosts an after Paddles Up picnic lunch Saturday, July 25 at River Lea by reservation only. Open House at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park
July 28
Concert
Town sponsored concert - Klingel Town Commons Park - Tues., July 28 - 7 p.m. - Grand Island Community Chorus - variety (rain date - Thurs., July 30)
August 4
Autism Family Support
Autism Family Support group meets from 6:30 p.m to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 4th in the basement of RealtyUSA, 2139 Grand Island Blvd. For more information contact denisehj@hotmail.com
Concert
Town sponsored concert - Klingel Town Commons Park - Tues., Aug. 4 - 6:30 p.m. - "Reflector" - classic rock -- Special Event/"National Night Out" - Free activities - hot dog sale, GI Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary - popcorn sale - Zonta (rain date - Thurs., Aug 6 - band only).
August 8
“Strides for Stewart” 5K Race
A benefit 5K Race for Amy Stewart “Strides for Stewart” will be conducted at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 8. The race will be assembled and started out of Veterans Park. See 5K Race for complete information.
August 11
Concert
Town sponsored concert - Klingel Town Commons Park - Tues., Aug. 11 - 6:30 p.m. - The Formula Band - Italian favorites (no rain date)
August 19
Connor Middle School Orientation
Orientation for students new to Veronica E. Connor Middle School, will be held on Wednesday, August 19 at 10 a.m. See "Orientation" for complete information.
August 23
Dan McBride Fundraiser
A benefit in honor of Dan McBride will take place from 1-7 p.m. on August 23 at the Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post #9249, Grand Island. Details to follow
August 29-30
Hydroplane Races
Hydroplane Races "Thunder on the Niagara" will be held August 29-30 at Gratwick Park.
September 1
Autism Family Support
Autism Family Support group meets from 6:30 p.m to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 1st in the basement of RealtyUSA, 2139 Grand Island Blvd. For more information contact denisehj@hotmail.com
September 12
Fire Co. Auxiliary Anniversary Dinner
The Grand Island Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary will host a 70th anniversary party on Saturday, September 12 at Fire Headquarters.
October 2-4
Knights of Columbus 50th Celebration
The Knights of Columbus celebrate a Golden 50th Anniversary October 2, 3 and 4, 2009. Details to follow.
October 6
Autism Family Support
Autism Family Support group meets from 6:30 p.m to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 6th in the basement of RealtyUSA, 2139 Grand Island Blvd. For more information contact denisehj@hotmail.com
October 9
Fire Prevention Open House - Fire Headquarters
National Fire Prevention Week runs from October 4th through the 10th. The Grand Island Fire Company Open House will be held on October 9th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fire Headquarters.
November 3
Autism Family Support
Autism Family Support group meets from 6:30 p.m to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3rd in the basement of RealtyUSA, 2139 Grand Island Blvd. For more information contact denisehj@hotmail.com
December 1
Autism Family Support
Autism Family Support group meets from 6:30 p.m to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 1st in the basement of RealtyUSA, 2139 Grand Island Blvd. For more information contact denisehj@hotmail.com

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