GENESEO — Police officers with several agencies got in the Christmas spirit this weekend by spreading the joy of gift giving to many children at Walmart's annual Shop With a Cop event. The event is hosted by Walmart and participated in by members of the Geneseo Police Department, Livingston County Sheriff's Office, New York State Police and New York State Environmental Conservation Police. "We thank Walmart for their continued partnership … [Read more...]
Heartbroken Strangers to Deliver Christmas Gifts to Fatal Accident Victim’s ‘Miracle’ 4-Year-Old
NYLON – Heartbroken strangers will deliver Santa's presents to the four-year-old Wayland boy who lost his mom in an accident on Rte. 63 in Dansville last week. Eric Williams II, himself a member of Springwater-Wayland EMS, is one of those strangers at the heart of the drive for Mason, the son of Shawn Martinez, 44, who passed away in Wednesday's accident. He posted the above video to Facebook, calling for everyone to not only help first … [Read more...]
Find Village Christmas Cheer from Caledonia to Nunda
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Livingston County's Villages are spreading Christmas cheer with holiday events galore. There is a Christmas Luncheon on Dec. 2 from 11:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Big Springs Museum in Caledonia. The museum is open to the public with over 400 dolls on display, and for $8 you can get a warm bowl of soup, a sandwich, a drink and dessert. In Mount Morris, enjoy breakfast, a visit with Santa, crafts, music and games for … [Read more...]
Kids Watch Classic Christmas Preparations Free at Genesee Country Village and Museum
NYLON — This Saturday starting at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. see a 19th century village come alive with the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations. Families come to wander through the winter village and watch the villagers demonstrate a variety of activities, including: soap making, candle making, wool spinning and meat preserving. Kids and adults alike can create beautiful Victorian crafts for $5 a craft and enjoy food tastings in a … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season! Geneseo Decks Main Street for the Holidays
GENESEO – Community volunteers came out in force to bedazzle Main Street on Wednesday. The bear fountain, sadly minus Emmeline the bear while restoration is under way, received its annual Christmas trees. Paper chains and glittering pine cones came courtesy of Geneseo Central's third and first graders. New this year will be two more garlands spanning Main Street between North and South streets. The Village of Geneseo joined Geneseo … [Read more...]
Big Tree Inn Decked for the Holidays by Geneseo Native
GENESEO – Geneseo's famous Big Tree Inn is dressed to impress for the holidays, courtesy of a local native with plenty of holiday cheer. According to a press release from SUNY Geneseo's Campus Auxiliary Services, which owns the Big Tree, Geneseo native David McKeowen, is using his finely honed holiday decorating skills to spread cheer to all who enter the Big Tree Inn for the third consecutive year. “The Big Tree Inn is a beautiful historic … [Read more...]
Giving Underlies Glitter and Glamour at Catholic Charities Christmas Gala
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Catholic Charities of Livingston County's (CCLC's) first ever annual Christmas gala did more than dazzle Saturday night, it brought funds and support to programs that help Livingston County's residents in need. Tabitha Brewster, Executive Director for CCLC, thanked the sponsors and estimated 190 guests for their support and said that since all expenses were covered by sponsors, all of the ticket sales will support CCLC's 10 … [Read more...]
Shop with a Cop to Gift Tots with Toys for Christmas
UPDATE: Walmart has postponed the date for Shop with a Cop to Saturday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. GENESEO – Local children in need will get a chance to make their Christmas a little brighter by toy shopping with police officers from several local departments on Friday. This year, Walmart awarded a total of $5,000, half to the Geneseo Police Department and half to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, to be used to purchase gifts and … [Read more...]
Geneseo PetSmart and Sheriff’s Office Gift Charity with Stuffed Fluffy Friends
LIVINGSTON COUNTY —The Livingston County Sheriff's Office teamed up with the Geneseo PetSmart taking in approximately 1,000 stuffed animals to be donated to charity. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, the donated stuffed animals will be spread across the area through municipal first responders. "We hope to spread some holiday cheer throughout this season, to people who may need help in our … [Read more...]
Prepare for the Holidays the 19th Century Way at Genesee Country Village and Museum
MUMFORD – The Genesee Country Village Museum will be sharing historical arts and crafts and opening their gallery for their new exhibit, which explores fishing as an American pastime. According to a press release from the Genesee Country Village and Muserum, Prepare for the Holidays the 19th Century Way, create crafts at the Christmas Program, enjoy a breakfast with St. Nicholas, or visit the John L. Wehle Galley Open this … [Read more...]