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VFW Post 9249 Auxiliary Soup-A-Palooza
VFW Post 9249 Auxiliary Soup-A-Palooza is Saturday, February 28th. Everyone Welcome! FLYER
An Evening Concert
An Evening Concert at St. Martin-in-the-Fields on Saturday, February 28th at 7:00 p.m. An evening concert of original folk music by The Deneckes. See Details.
March 3, 2026
Relay For Life Crockpot Cook-Off
The Relay For Life Crockpot Cook-Off is Tuesday, March 3rd at Mallwitz's Island Lanes from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. See FLYER.
March 5, 2026
Grand Island Historical Society Meeting & Program
Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. - CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION TO G.I. GOLDEN AGE CENTER, 3278 Whitehaven Rd., general meeting and program. Author Brian Hayden will present a power point program to present his book, 111 Places in Buffalo You Must Not Miss. You will probably recognize many of the locations and photos listed and be surprised at many you’ve never heard of! There will be an updated edition of his book to purchase. Members are free. Non-members are asked for a $5 donation. Delicious refreshments are always served!
Composting Workshop
Erie County Dept. of Environment & Planning is hosting a Composting Workshop on Thursday, March 5th at 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Grand Island Memorial Library. See FLYER.
March 14, 2026
St. Stephen School Meat Raffle
St. Stephen School Meat Raffle is Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the school. See flyer for details.
March 15, 2026
Grand Island Historical Society Open House
Grand Island Historical Society Open House at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park, Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM. FLYER.
March 25, 2026
Ecological Restoration on Grand Island
Ecological Restoration on Grand Island, presented by Paul Leuchner, on Wednesday, March 25th at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Island Memorial Library. See FLYER.
March 28, 2026
Community-Wide Chili Cook-Off!
St. Timothy Lutheran Church Chili Community-Wide Cook-Off is Saturday, March 28th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., 1453 Staley Road. To register your favorite red or white chili for judging, please fill out this form or call 716-773-4400. FLYER.
April 2, 2026
Grand Island Historical Society Meeting
Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 7:00 p.m.- general meeting and program. Anne Conable, President of the Buffalo Maritime Center, will present a power point program. It will highlight the Bicentennial Voyage of the Seneca Chief which took place last fall celebrating the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal. Anne is known for her passion for maritime heritage, connecting the past to the present through educational outreach.
April 19, 2026
Grand Island Historical Society Open House
Grand Island Historical Society Open House at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park, Sunday, April 19, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM.
April 25, 2026
Arbor Day Celebration
A free tree giveaway at the WNY Welcome Center on Saturday, April 25th at 11:00 a.m., while supploies last. FLYER
May 7, 2026
Grand Island Historical Society Meeting
Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 7:00 p.m., general meeting and program. Learn more about Grand Island’s history as President Curt Nestark, along with members Mary Cooke and Grand Island Historian Jodi Robinson, present a program on The History of the Edgewater Hotel. Meetings are at River Lea unless otherwise stated. Members are free. Non-members are asked for a $5 donation.
May 17, 2026
Grand Island Historical Society Open House
Grand Island Historical Society Open House at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park, Sunday, May 17, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
June 9, 2026
Grand Island Historical Society Installation Dinner
TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 - Installation of Officers dinner. We will be dining once again at 773 North, 2749 Grand Island Blvd. with a buffet dinner. Cash bar at 6:00 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm. Reservations should be made by calling Carolyn Doebert at 716-773-2643 by June 3, 2026
