Enjoy a full course turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Election Day at the Middleport United Methodist Church, 5 Park Ave. in Middleport. Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 PM on Election Day, which is Tuesday, November 8. Eat in or take out. Homemade desserts too! Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for kids ages 2-12 and kids under 2 are free!
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Halloween hours in the Village
Trick-or-treating hours in the Village will be 5 pm to 7 pm on Mon., Oct. 31, 2016. The Fire Dept. will be holding their annual party starting at 7 pm for kids 12 and younger. It’s always a fun time for the children and a safe place for everyone! Treats, fun, and more. Everyone is invited to attend.
Read more2016 Recycle Schedule for residents
The 2016 Recycle pickup schedule for Village residents to download and use for future reference. Thanks to all who have helped make this program successful. And remember, the green & gray carts are for recycling ONLY. Modern will not empty them if there is garbage put in them.
Read moreDecember 2015 Meeting Notes
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Attendees: Julie Maedl, Ann Fisher-Bale, Janet Lyndaker, Vonda Westcott The meeting was called to order at 8:17 AM by Julie Maedl Treasurer’s Report $4,428. Julie contacted Mahar’s regarding the bill for the port-a-potty we rented for the Wine Event. Mrs. Mahar passed away and she did all the billing so they are trying to go through the paperwork. They will send us a bill. Old Business Tree Lighting: Approximately 90 people attended the tree lighting outside in Village Commons and about 75-80 went in the Methodist Church for hot cocoa and cookies afterward. The Middleport Community Choir led everyone in Christmas carols. A good time was had by all! Annual Dinner Meeting: This is to be held on Wednesday, January 20th More Info »
Read moreNovember 2015 Meeting Notes
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Attendees: Greg Zakrzewski, Julie Maedl, Ann Fisher-Bale, Janet Lyndaker, Ann Busch, Sarah Reed, Keith Bond, Vonda Westcott The meeting was called to order at 8:10 AM by Greg Zakrzewski. Treasurer’s Report $4,594.58 (minus $135 check to be written to Mahar) Old Business: Goat Chip Bingo – July 4th. A profit of approximately $285 was realized. Discussed benefits of combing with Music In The Park event next year. Music In The Park – July 19th. We made$718.61. Last year our profit was only $95. Julie reported we did not receive a bill for the port-a-potty so she will call Mahar to check with them. New Business: Tree Decoration – trees will be up by November 30th and must be decorated by December 4th in More Info »
Read moreJuly RHBPA Meeting Notes
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 Attendees: Greg Zakrzewski, Julie Maedl, Ann Fisher-Bale, David Huntington, Janet Lyndaker, Ann Busch, Anne Holahan, Vonda Westcott The meeting was called to order at 8:14 AM by Greg Zakrzewski. No Treasurer’s Report available Old Business: Goat Chip Bingo – July 4th A profit of approximately $200 was realized. Discussion on whether to include this in the Music In The Park event next year. It was decided to make it a part of Music In The Park. Music In The Park – July 19th We have 5 wineries, plus Barker Brewery, Della’s Chocolates and Yancy’s Fancy Cheese. Barker Brewery said they cannot sell growlers so will just do tasting. We purchased 12 dozen new glasses. Julie will be cooking hot dogs and More Info »
Read moreFlag Retiring Ceremony
Residents attended the annual Veterans Day Service at the Veterans Monument, the Commons, corner of Park Ave & Main Street on 11/11/2015 at 11 a.m. This is always a very moving event and Middleport is lucky that the VFW Post and the Scouts hold this ceremony for us so that we can retire our flags with honor. Lunch was served at the Middleport Fire Hall on Main Street following the services by the Clute Phillips VFW Ladies Auxiliary 938. Many thanks to those who took the time out of their busy lives to remember all of those who have willingly served our nation to keep it free.
Read moreMiddleport resident’s recipe was finalist in Thomas’ Breakfast Battle
Tina Zunner of Middleport was one of the four finalists in Thomas’ English Muffins contest, “Hometown Breakfast Battle”. Tina is the wife of Kyle Zunner and they both live in Middleport. Her breakfast sandwich called the Buffalo Breakfast Club is a delicious creation that features some of our hometown flavors – hot sauce and blue cheese – to give her entry a real WNY flavor. Congrats to Tina for making it into the final four with your creations, the Buffalo Breakfast Club sandwich! Tina Zunner’s Bio from the Thomas Muffin Website: Tina Zunner is the head chef and general manager of the Buffalo cafe, Sweet_ness 7. She has been the kitchen chef for over two years. She is self-taught and has the ability of the most More Info »
Read moreDry Dock on the Canal in Middleport
This is a photo of the J Haines dry dock that was in Middleport. The photo is dated 1909, and was taken when the dry dock existed on the canal. What is a dry dock? A dry dock is a narrow basin or vessel that can be flooded to allow a load to be floated in, then drained to allow that load to come to rest on a dry platform. Dry docks are used for the construction, maintenance, and repair of ships, boats, and other water craft, and this one was in Middleport at the turn of the century.
Read moreJune 2015 RHBPA Meeting Notes
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Attendees: Donna McCloy, Ann Busch, Janet Lyndaker, Julie Maedl, Sarah Reed, Keith Bond, Ann Fisher-Bale, Vonda Westcott, Greg Zakrzewski The meeting was called to order a t 8:12 AM by Greg Zakrewski. Treasurer’s Report – $3,022.82 Old Business Goat Chip Bingo – July 4th – Everything is all set for this. Greg would like another volunteer to hawk tickets on at the Royalton Festivities. Julie will send email to ask for volunteers. She also brought presale tickets. We need to sell 25 to cover the door prize money. If this doesn’t make money this year, we should consider doing it at the Wine event. Music In The Park – July 19th Ann reported that the village will submit an ad for this. More Info »
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