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Soup-a-palooza
VFW Post 9249 Auxiliary presents Soup-a-palooza on Saturday, November 1st. Cost is $10 and everyone is welcome. If you would like to donate soup or dessert contact Kathie Blake at 716-774-8208. See FLYER.
November-December, 2025
Toys For Tots Drive
The VFW Post 9249 is sponsoring a Toys For Tots toy drive from now until December 17th. Drop off new gift at post, 2121 Grand Island Blvd., seven days a week! See FLYER.
November 6, 2025
GI Historical Society General Meeting & Program
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025- 7:00 p.m. Back for a fourth time by popular demand, singer Don Dwyer will entertain us with Erie Canal Songs and Stories to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal.
November 13 & 14, 2025
Grand Island Snowmobile Club Snowmobile Safety Course
The Grand Island Snowmobile Club in cooperation with the Grand Island Rod and Gun Club will be holding a FREE / NO COST NY State Snowmobile Safety Course on November 13 and 14, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Grand Island Rod and Gun Club, 1083 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072. This is a NY State required safety course for 10 thru 13 years old who wish to operate within 500 ft of an adult and 14 -17 years old who wish to operate as an adult. A parent / guardian must sign the required registration form to attend the course. Parent / guardians are encouraged to attend with their children. Students must attend both evenings to obtain their certificate. Adults new to the sport, as well as experienced riders are encouraged to attend. Pop, water and a snack will be provided by the Club. Pre registration is required by going to NY State Parks website (https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/snowmobiles/education.aspx.) Scroll to Nov 13 date with GI Snowmobile Club , click on register now and fill out the form.
November 15, 2025
St. Stephen School Shopping Extravaganza
St. Stephen School 17th Annual Shopping Extravaganza is Saturday, November 15th at 10:00 a.m.
November 15 & 16, 2025
River Lea Quilters Guild of Grand Island, Quilt Show "Island Reflections"
The River Lea Quilters Guild is having our tri-annual Quilt Show, Island Reflections, on Saturday, November 15, from 10am - 5pm and on Sunday, November 16, from 10am - 4pm. This event is being held at the Gratwick Fire Hall, 110 Ward Rd., North Tonawanda. There will be quilts, vendors, a raffle quilt, basket raffle, door prize, fabric scrap pool, and mystery bags. This year we will have BladeMedic, a mobile scissor sharpening service, in the parking lot. You will be able to leave your scissors with them while you enjoy the quilt show and pick them up on your way out! Please come join us to see the beautiful quilts, wall hangings, and other items that our members have made! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to two charities. Cost is $5.00 at the door and children 12 and under are free.
December 5-7, 2025
GI Historical Society Holiday Boutique & Cookie Sale
Friday, December 5, Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2025 RIVER LEA OPEN HOUSE AND HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AND COOKIE SALE 10:00-3:00 p.m. each day. Enjoy the decorations and sounds of the season in our historic farmhouse. Shop in our boutique for gifts, decorations, homemade cookies and homemade chili sauce. Enjoy some refreshments while listening to live music by Grand Islander and retired music teacher, Betsy Thomas.
