Total Eclipse of the Sun – Monday, April 8, 2024

The total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event that will be visible to residents & visitors in Ontario County for approximately 2 minutes and 52 seconds. Information and updates on the event  www.onchamber.com/total-solar-eclipse/

NY STATE SPRING BURN BAN
 March 16 through May 14

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued their annual statewide Spring ban prohibiting residential brush burning (March 16 - May 14 for 2024). The Department reports “open burning of debris is the single largest cause of spring wildfires” in the State. Learn more at the New York State DEC website https://dec.ny.gov.
Notices - Events

Transfer Station 

Upcoming Events 

West Bloomfield Historical Society 
  • The WBHS season opens Tuesday, April 16, 7 pm, with a public program on “Old News.” Come by the Society, 8966 Rt. 5 & 20, as Bill Davis shares some fascinating stories from West Bloomfield news articles of the 19th and 20th Centuries. We are accessible & open to all at no charge.
  • Find program updates at our website (wbhsny.org) or on Facebook (West Bloomfield Historical Society New York).
  • Tues., May 7, 7 pm: Public program – “About Asparagus” Learn about this crop that was once a West Bloomfield claim to fame and the stories behind it.
  • Sun., May 19, 1-4 pm: Open hours & display of early coverlets found in our storage area!
  • Mon., May 27, 9 -11 am: Memorial Day open hours. Stop by between parades.
  • Tues., June 4, 6:30 pm: Members’ Picnic at the Society
  • 32nd Community Yard Sale – Saturday, July 13 (9 – 4) and
    Sunday, July 14 (9 - 2) Donation Days: Monday, June 24 – Tuesday, July 9. Find details in July 2024 Focus.
    We have limited space now for a few special items. Call Scott at 585-755-5464 to dis-cuss.
    Volunteer: A great way to meet your neighbors. Call Sue at 585-657-7060 for more information.
    Have Your Own Yard Sale on our Lawn: Rent a large space ($25 non-member fee) for one day or all weekend. These spots go fast – to learn more email Laura at lauraadpearce@gmail.com
Rural Cemetery West Bloomfield 
April 8th at 6:00pm - Trustee Meeting at the West Bloomfield Congregational Church to meet with Tom Weigert and Ed Price and discuss any questions or concerns. 
 
North Bloomfield Cemetery Association 
  • Monday, April 1st all seasonal decorations MUST be removed from the graves for cemetery lawn mainte-nance to begin. There is no refuse collection, so please take your own discards with you.
  • Monday, May 27th the Memorial Day Parade and ceremony begins @ 8:30 am sharp at the corner of Rt. 65 and Quaker Meeting House Rd just south of the village of Honeoye Falls. The names of all veterans in our cemetery are read beginning with the French & Indian War. Bring a dish to pass for brunch or just come to the North Bloomfield Chapel following the service in the cemetery.
  • Tuesday, June 11th the North Bloomfield Cemetery Annual Meeting begins at 6:00 pm in the North Bloomfield Chapel. Come learn about the state of the cemetery and future plans, meet the cemetery superintendent and trustees. Find out about purchasing a plot or information about burial.
West Bloomfield Congregational Church
 
  • April 20th: Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration. Ven-dors and workshops focusing on sustainability, cli-mate change, energy efficiency, etc.
  • June 16th: Father’s Day Chicken BBQ
  • July 13th: Organ Concert – Come hear our beautiful 1875 Davis Organ
  • August 17th & 18th: Quasquicentennial Celebration! Community party on the lawn on Saturday the 17th from 10-4 with food, music, games, etc. Celebratory service on Sunday at 10 am.
Ionia United Methodist Church
  • Strawberry Social – Thursday, June 20th
  • Fall Festival – Saturday, September 21st

Millers Corners Cemetery Ionia
  • May 27th - 8:30am  Memorial Day Ceremony

Astronomy Section of the Rochester Academy of Science - Farash Center in Ionia
  • Public Star Party on Friday April 26 from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
  • Public Star Party on Friday May 10 from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
  • Public Star Party on Friday June 28 from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Town Hall Hours - Closings
April 8th - Hours 8:30AM-Noon

 

Closed

New Year - January 1, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 15, 2024
February 26, 2024
President’s Day – February 19, 2024
Memorial Day – May 27, 2024
Juneteenth – June 19, 2024
Independence Day – July  4, 2024
Labor Day – September 2, 2024
Columbus Day – October 14, 2024
Veterans Day – November 11, 2024
Thanksgiving – November 28, 2024
Christmas – December 24 thru December 31, 2024
New Year - January 1, 2025
 

Town Meetings

West Bloomfield Town Hall - 9097 Daylight Drive
 
  • Town Board: Second Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm 
  • Planning Board: First Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm
  • Zoning Board of Appeals: Third Tuesday as needed at 7:00pm
  • Town Court: First 3 Mondays of the Month at 4:00pm - Held at East Bloomfield Town Court at 99 Main St. East Bloomfield, NY 14469

Regular Monthly/Semi-Monthly/Weekly Community Events & Meetings

  • Ionia Methodist Church worship service -Sunday 9:00am
  • West Bloomfield Congregational Church worship service -Sunday 10:00am
  • West Bloomfield Fire Department- Monday 7:00pm
  • Ionia Fire Department - Monday 7:00pm
  • Senior Citizens meeting at the Town Hall - Third Monday of each month
  • Ionia Women's Club meetings. 657-6228 - Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00pm
  • West Bloomfield Historical Society - First Tuesday of each month through October, 7:00pm