Please join us for the Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony on Mon., May 25th with Services Under Direction of The American Legion Family, Joseph Gallipeau Post No. 294

Celebrating more than 100 years of service to our veterans & the Avon community - honoring and remembering Clarence Meekin, from Avon, NY, who served his country and lost his life during World War II.

9:30 a.m. Services at World War II Memorial, Avon Central Middle School Entrance

10 a.m. Parade participants form-up at Avon Senior High School parking lot

10:15 a.m. Parade commences with the Line of March - Avon High School to Genesee St., Genesee St. to the Village Park Monument, Village Circle Park

11 a.m. Memorial Day Services at the Village Park Monument, Village Circle Park

Wednesday, May 20th at 6:30 p.m. sponsored by the Watershed Education Center

Now is the perfect time for a tick talk.

Avoiding Lyme and other tick-borne diseases requires avoiding a tick bite! Join us to hear Cornell Integrated Pest Management Program’s Joellen Lampman talk about the many different ticks in our state, their biology, the diseases they carry, and how to protect yourself from being bitten.

To attend this free presentation, in person or online, sign up by visiting this website: conesuslake.org

After you have registered, you will receive additional information by email.

Attention Avon Residents - Clean Up Days

May 9th from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Avon Town Highway Dept., 5390 Agar Rd.

No permit required. Proof of residence required. Limited to one pickup truckload. 1 TV per household.

Please click here for permitted items to dump.

Sr. Citizen (65 years or older) and/or medically disabled who would like to take advantage of these services, but need physical assistance, please call the Town Office at 226-2425 ext. 19, Kim McDowell, by noon on Thursday before May 9th for pickup service. All pick-up items need to be at the curb or end of the driveway on Thursday night before May 9th.

The Town of Avon reserves the right to restrict or refuse patrons due to misuse.

Spiritualism presentation by Jack Kowiak on Sun., May 3rd at 2 p.m., at the Avon Opera Block, 17 Genesee St.

The story of Spirtualist Movement began long before the Fox Sisters and continued long after it. It was the fastest growing belief system in America in the mid-19th century. The story of its rapid growth and eventual decline contains some fascinating twists and turns. Meet some spirits and have some fun in this interesting trip into our history.

Free Event - Open to the Public - Handicap Accessible

Sponsored by the Avon Preservation & Historical Society

America 250! Join us for a Historical Tea to Celebrate American History in Commemoration of the 250 Years of Liberty on Sat., May 2nd at 1 p.m. at Elm Place, Avon

Enjoy Revolutionary War talks with Historic Tea Samplings

$25 per person - Tickets available at the Avon Museum (585-226-2425 ext. 22) or email avonpreservation@gmail.com for more details

Sponsored by the Avon Preservation & Historical Society / SKA-HASE-GA-O Chapter, NSDAR

Come out to watch the annual Avon Youth Baseball Opening Day parade

Sat., May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. starting on Genesee St. at the Village municipal parking lot and ending at the Avon Driving Park

Pack our Pantry at the Avon Fire Hall on Sat., May 2nd from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Help to fill the shelves of the Avon Food Pantry by filling the back of the truck with non-perishable food items.

STORIES they brought with them…FOLKTALES OF EARLY SETTLERS TOLD BY CRIS RIEDEL on Sun., April 26th at 2 p.m. at Town of Avon, 23 Genesee St.

Open to the public & handicap accessible

Sponsored by the Avon Preservation & Historical Society

Livingston County residents can have their dogs, cats, and ferrets vaccinated against rabies for free on Wed., April 22nd, from 5-7 p.m. at 4 Corners Campus, 4277 Avon-Caledonia Rd. (corner of River Road and Route 5).

Pre-registration is required for all participants. You can register at www.livingstoncounty.us/932/Rabies-Clinics

Pets must be at least three months old to receive the vaccine. Ferrets must be vaccinated yearly. Cats and ferrets are required to arrive in a carrier and dogs must be leashed at all times. Anyone vaccinating more than five pets at one time should call the Department of Health at 585-243-7280.

By law, all domestic cats, dogs and ferrets must be vaccinated against the rabies virus. Health Department officials say failure to vaccinate pets can lead to a significant fine for the owner and leaves the animal vulnerable to a fatal disease.

For information on other Livingston County clinics, along with location information, registration links, and more, visit the Livingston County Department of Health’s website at https://www.livingstoncountyny.gov/932/Rabies-Clinics While the clinics are free, donations are gladly accepted at each clinic location due to rising costs.

Rabies is a fatal viral infection transmitted through the saliva and nervous tissue of infected animals. In the United States, most human rabies infections come from bats, however, all mammals are susceptible to rabies. Residents with pets or livestock potentially exposed to rabies should visit the Department of Health’s animal bites webpage for guidance at http://www.livingstoncountyny.gov/931/Animal-Bites

Please join the Village of Avon’s Arbor Day Celebration on Sat., April 18th, at 11 a.m. in Circle Park for our annual ceremony & tree planting.

Please join us on Sat., April 18th, at 9 a.m. at the South East corner of the Tops Plaza parking lot as we work together to clean up litter and debris, and keep Avon looking its best. Bring gloves if you have them.

Stay for Arbor Day celebration at 11 a.m. in the Circle Park for our Annual Tree Planting Ceremony.

Let’s show pride in our community - we hope to see you there!

Honor your hero. Be a Hero. Donate blood.

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Avon Veterans Hall, 5480 Avon-E. Avon Rd., Avon

Tues., April 14th from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appt.

Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B - or A - donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appt.

Village of Avon, New York

Mayoral Proclamation

Honoring Tom Wahl on the Occasion of His 95th Birthday

WHEREAS, Tom Wahl Sr., a proud Korean War veteran, entrepreneur, and community leader, founded Tom Wahl's in 1955 in the Village of Avon;

WHEREAS, through hard work, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to quality, he built Tom Wahl's into a beloved regional institution;

WHEREAS, Tom Wahl's has become a cornerstone of the Avon community and a source of pride for generations;

WHEREAS, his business has provided meaningful first jobs and life lessons for countless young people;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Hayes, Mayor of the Village of Avon, New York, do hereby proclaim April 1, 2026 as "Tom Wahl Day"

in celebration of his 95th Birthday and his extraordinary contributions to the Village of Avon.

Presented this 1st day of April, 2026.

Robert Hayes, Mayor, Village of Avon

Today at Tom Wahl’s, Mayor Hayes stated “Tom, on behalf of the entire Village of Avon, it’s truly an honor to recognize you on your 95th birthday.

What you built here is so much more than a restaurant. Tom Wahl’s has been a gathering place, a first job for so many of our young people, and a cornerstone of what makes Avon feel like home.

Through your hard work, your values, and the way you treated people, you’ve left a lasting mark on this community—one that spans generations.

It’s my privilege, as Mayor, to present this proclamation declaring April 1st as ‘Tom Wahl Day’ in the Village of Avon.

Thank you—for everything you’ve given to this community, and for the example you’ve set for all of us.”

Honor your hero. Be a Hero. Donate blood.

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Avon Inn, 55 E. Main St., Avon

Tues., March 24th from 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appt.

Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B - or A - donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appt.

Honor your hero. Be a Hero. Donate blood.

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Avon Veterans Hall, 5480 Avon-E. Avon, Rd., Avon

Tues., Feb. 17th from 12 pm - 5 pm

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: avonveteranshallavon to schedule an appt.

Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B - or A - donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appt.

Studio Sales Pottery and studio owner Mike Carroll are pleased to announce the first installment of a multi-part series of programs highlighting the native clay of the Genesee River Valley: from its Indigenous origins to its early colonial uses. This project will continue throughout 2026 with additional programming, including harvesting and processing native clay, creating a body of original work, and firing the work on site at Studio Sales Pottery.

The programming will begin with a two-part lecture on the historical uses of the region’s clay:

Renowned Onondaga artist and potter Peter B. Jones will provide an overview of Indigenous clay use, including traditional Haudenosaunee pit-firing and coil-building techniques.

Master Potter at the Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mark Presher, will present on pottery making from the late 18th century through the mid-19th century, with a focus on salt-glazed pottery and the transition into the Industrial Revolution.

This programming is made possible through funding from the Aid to Localities Program via the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts and the New York State Senate.

Please join us for this free event on Sat., Feb. 14th from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Town of Avon, Opera Block, 3rd floor, 23 Genesee St., Avon.

Stay tuned for additional dates and programs to come!

You asked and we listened! The event will be livestreamed on YouTube! See you all on Saturday in person and on the web!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A1VVFJ0sJc

“Get Offline and Get Outside” by exploring the winter beauty of the Genesee Valley Greenway. Whether you’re looking to crush a New Year’s resolution or simply enjoy the glow on a quiet trail, bring your cross-country skis.

Ski (approximately 2 miles) the Erie-Attica to the Greenway on Friday, Feb. 13th from 12 pm - 2 pm. Enjoy exceptional cross-country skiing opportunities along the Genesee Valley Greenway. Learn to navigate this connector trail from Avon to the 90-mile Genesee Valley Greenway State Park system. Meet at 69 Farmers Rd., Avon.

Must bring your own skis. Will hike if no snow.

“Get Offline and Get Outside” by exploring the winter beauty of the Genesee Valley Greenway. Whether you’re looking to crush a New Year’s resolution or simply enjoy the “Golden Hour” glow on a quiet trail, lace up your boots and join us.

Golden Hour Glow at the Erie-Attica Trail at 69 Farmers Rd., Avon, at 3:30 p.m.

Stroll along a connecting rail trail, approximately 2 miles, passing over the Genesee River and its oxbow lake.

Avon | 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. | 2 miles

• Meet at the Erie-Attica Trail parking area (42.922824, -77.756525), off State Route 5 on Farmers Road at the west edge of Avon.

• Walk approximately one mile west on the Erie-Attica Trail, then continue north or south on the Genesee Valley Greenway State Park for as long as you'd like.

• Hot dogs, snacks, beverages and a warm fire will be offered at the parking area.

• Co-hosted by the Henrietta Hill & Gully Riders, the Caledonia Trailblazers, and the Avon Trail Town Committee.

• A port-a-john is available on site.

Honor your hero. Be a Hero. Donate blood.

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Avon Veterans Hall, 5480 Avon-E. Avon, Rd., Avon

Tues., Dec. 16th from 12 pm - 5 pm

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: avonveteranshallavon to schedule an appt.

Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B - or A - donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appt.

Santa’s Sleigh Gift Drive sponsored by the Avon Lions Club

Bring a smile to a local child this holiday season!

Bring a new, unwrapped gift to the Lions booth at the Avon Holiday Spectacular on Sat., Dec. 6th from 2 pm - 6 pm

All gifts go to local families in need. Thank you for your support!

For more information or to sign-up as a client, please contact 585-649-2532.

Join us for the 8th Annual Avon Holiday Spectacular!

2-6 pm Genesee St. Business District

Enjoy delicious food from local vendors, unique shopping, and family-friendly activities for all ages. Don’t miss your chance to visit Santa, watch a special performance by the cast of Scrooge, and enjoy FREE ice-skating, music, games, and so much more. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with family & friends!

6 pm Pocket Park

Gather with the community for the Tree Lighting Ceremony, where Santa will read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ to kick off the holiday season in magical style!

6:30-9 pm Avon Park Theater

Enjoy a FREE family concert featuring Bob’s Brothers Band - the perfect way to end an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer!

Visit www.avonholidayspectacular.com for up-to-date event details.

Free Admission | Family Friendly | Santa Visits | Free Family Photos

Donations to the Avon Food Pantry will be accepted throughout the event - including via PayPal & Venmo to help support local families in need this season.

Screening mammograms are available for women 40+ who have no breast problems or concerns.

Schedule an appointment: 844-870-0002 or email: mammovan@urmc.rochester.edu

The Librarians film on Sun., Nov. 23rd at 2 pm at the Avon Park Theater, 71 Genesee St., Avon

Q&A panel discussion with Moderator Norma Holland to follow, featuring Linda Sue Park, Newberry Award Winning Author, and:

• Annalee Dragon - Director of the New York Library Association

• Adrienne Pettinelli - Director of the Henrietta Public Library

• Emily Clasper - Director of the Rochester Public Library & MCLS

• Ron Kirsop - Director of the OWWL Library System

Tickets available at: https://avonparktheater.com/events/the-librarians/

Liv Co Special Education & Disability Resource Fair hosted by Avon Central Schools

Sat., Nov. 15th from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Avon Middle School

Free & open to the public

Multiple organizations: Recreation Programs | Therapists | Summer Camps | Advocacy Help | Family Support | State Agencies | Community Organizations | More

For more information, contact: Rebecca Stewart at rebeccastewart5710@gmail.com or Kerri Levine at klevine@avoncsd.org

Please join the Avon Pumper Co. Turkey Party raffle on Nov. 8th at 7 p.m. for food & fun!

Scouting for Food - Neighbors helping Neighbors

Avon Girls Scouts, Cub Scouts & Scouting America Troops 4026 & 5026 will be collecting food donations for the Avon Food Pantry on Sat., Nov. 8th from 9 a.m. to noon

Village residents-please place NON-PERISHABLE food items on your porch where they can be picked up by a Scout. We have fewer Scouts to be able to knock on doors. You can also drop-off at the Avon Food Pantry, 108 Prospect St. during the drive where Scouts will be there to assist you.

Items needed include: Cereal, ketchup, canned chicken, syrup, shampoo/conditioner, mustard, canned fruit, jam, sugar, mayonnaise, soup, tuna, peanut butter, cooking oil, ramen noodles, pasta, crackers, dish soap & toothpaste. No expired foods please!

Thank you for your donations & helping feed our fantastic community!

Village of Avon Food Drive on Sat., Nov. 8th from 9 am - 12 pm

Items Needed: Canned fruit, egg noodles, sugar, canned chicken, vegetable oil, baked beans, tuna, potato flakes, Jello, mayonnaise

Drop-Off Location: Avon Fire Dept., 74 Genesee St., Avon

In light of the Federal Government shutdown, our neighbors need us more than ever. Help us overcome food insecurity within our community.

Please join us to dedicate the new kiosk at the Avon Driving Park in memory of James Brewer on Thurs., Nov. 6th at 4:30 pm