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You won't want to miss Kashmir the Led Zeppelin Tribute - Sat. Dec. 27 @ Sandwich Opera House on the Batavia Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How a Jeep ended up inside Batavia’s Rosati’s on Christmas Eve
- What Batavia police say happened inside that Church Street apartment
Also on today's calendar: Kashmir the Led Zeppelin Tribute - Sat. Dec. 27 @ Sandwich Opera House and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Bataviafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 48 and low of 34 degrees.
- Saturday: Some brightening, temps: high: 50, low: 46.
- Sunday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 53 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• 2 injured after 77-year-old man crashes Jeep into Batavia Rosati's (wgntv.com) — Two employees were injured when a 77-year-old driver accidentally drove his Jeep through the front of Rosati’s Pizza on East Wilson Street in Batavia on Christmas Eve, causing major damage. Both workers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and Batavia police are asking any witnesses to the crash to contact them as they investigate possible mechanical and medical factors.
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• Man claims self-defense after allegedly stabbing wife repeatedly and beating her with a hammer (lawandcrime.com) — Batavia police say a woman died after a violent attack in an apartment on Church Street, and her husband is charged with first-degree murder. Authorities allege she suffered multiple stab wounds and blunt-force injuries, while the defendant has claimed self-defense and remains held without bond pending a January 2 court appearance.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Batavia
★ Featured events ★
- Kashmir the Led Zeppelin Tribute - Sat. Dec. 27 @ Sandwich Opera House
Sandwich Opera House, 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich
8:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Tapped in Comedy Presents: Bits & Buckets - Ugly Sweater Edition
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm - Drop-In Family Game Day
Batavia Public Library , 10 S Batavia Ave , Batavia
9:00 am - Vik Pandya Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm - Pete Jive @ Sidecar
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden , 12 N River St , Batavia
9:00 pm - Heartfulness Wellness
Batavia Public Library , 10 S Batavia Ave , Batavia
1:00 pm - Bluegrass Sunday — Sidecar - Supper Club & Beer Garden
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden , 12 N River St , Batavia
4:00 pm - Michael Palascak Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm - Michael Palascak Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm - Michael Palascak Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm - Trivia Night
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm - Steve Hytner Comedy and Trivia Show
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
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