A Brief Pause for Community Spirit: Genesee CCE Staff Heads to the Fair

Well, here's a little heads-up for anyone planning a trip to the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County office this coming Thursday. You see, on August 1st, they'll be shutting things down a tad earlier than usual. It’s not an emergency, mind you, nor anything untoward; rather, it's for a wonderfully local reason: the Genesee County Fair.

Yes, that's right. The staff, for once, will be stepping away from their desks and the daily grind to partake in the vibrant community celebration that is the fair. This means that if you're hoping to pop by their office, nestled at 420 E. Main St. in Batavia, on Thursday, August 1st, you'll need to make sure your visit concludes by noon. Typically, their doors are open right up until 4:30 p.m., but for this special occasion, the afternoon is reserved for fair festivities.

It’s actually quite charming, isn't it? A local organization, so deeply ingrained in the fabric of the community, taking a moment to genuinely engage with that very community outside of their official capacity. After all, what better way to connect than to stroll through the fairgrounds, maybe admire some prize-winning livestock, or perhaps even grab a funnel cake? We all need a little break, don't we, especially when it involves celebrating local spirit.

But don’t fret too much about any disruption. Normal operations, as you'd expect, will resume bright and early the very next day. On Friday, August 2nd, the office will be back to its usual 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule, ready to assist with whatever you need. Should you have any burning questions before or after this brief closure, a quick call to (585) 343-3040 will certainly do the trick. Just be sure to call before noon on Thursday!