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Arts
Sunday, February 12th: Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra. Westminster Presbyterian Church at 4PM. Tickets are $10 for Adults and Seniors and Students are $5.
Friday, February 24th: INNI. Sigur Rós fans and film-lovers will enjoy a big screen viewing of INNI, Sigur Rós' second live film. 7pm at Squeaky Wheel's Microcinema, 712 Main Street, Buffalo. For more info contact Jax Deluca at office@squeaky.org, 716-884-7172.
Sunday, March 4th: Reflections. A Choral Concert. The Buffalo Choral Arts Society, under the direction of Marcia A. Giambrone, presents 'Reflections' a choral concert designed to reach out to your mind, heart and soul. The concert program features a repertoire of music by composers such as Morten Lauridsen, Moses Hogan, Ralph Manuel, Franz Biebl and much more. 3pm at Calvary Episcopal Church, Corner of Milton and South Cayuga Sts, Williamsville. For more info visit www.buffalochoralarts.org.
Thursday, March 22nd: Celebrating the Visual Arts Night. Hosted by Iroquois schools. Fun and activities for all ages. Student artwork will be on display. Make and Take projects. You will also get a chance to meet the artist. 6:00 - 8:00pm, High School Cafeteria.
Festivals & Fairs
Tuesday, February 21st: Fat Tuesday Party. There will be a complimentary cajun buffett as well as live entertainment. Skiffle Minstrel at 6:00pm. Leeron Zydeco at 8:30pm. At the Armor Inn Tap Room, 5381 Abbott Rd., Hamburg. More info at www.armorinn.com.
Tuesday, February 21st: 5th Annual Shrove Tuesday Jambalaya Fest. Jambalaya, green salad (w/dressing), corn muffin, pecan pie, and non-alcoholic beverage. Serving between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm at Calvary Episcopal Church, 20 Milton St, Williamsville. Visit www.calvaryepiscopal.net for more details.
Sports & Outdoors
Saturday, March 10th: Fight for Air Climb. The Fight for Air Climb is a unique event open to all fitness levels. Individuals and teams race, run, or walk up 40 floors to reach the top of the HSBC center. Climb with us to help a child suffering from asthma. Check In Time: 9:00am-10:00am at One HSBC Center, Buffalo. Register at http://www.lungusa.org/pledge-events/ny/buffalo-climb-fy12/.
Charities
Friday, March 16th: Handbag Happy Hour. The Handbag Happy Hour showcases premier designer, celebrity, distinctive and "previously loved" purses for live and silent auction. It is a fun and fashionable way to raise crucial funds to help underserved women in our community. 6pm at Salvatore's Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Rd, Depew. More info at www.2012handbaghappyhour.com.
March 23rd & 24th: Snowflake Basket Auction. Niagara Cerebral Palsy invites the community to our 3rd Annual Snowflake Basket Auction. There is no admission fee to the basket auction which offers a wide assortment of baskets, gift certificates, and premium item raffle. Food will be available for purchase on both days. All proceeds will benefit the individuals in our education, vocational, and residential divisions. 4-8pm on March 23 and 12-5pm on March 24 at the Elk's Lodge, 1805 Fashion Outlet Blvd in Niagara Falls.
Please contact Jaime Peters 716-418-2906 jpeters@niagaracp.org or Annette Kilgour 628-2514 akilgour@niagaracp.org if you would like to make a monetary donation, donate an item to be raffled or be an event sponsor.
Every Tuesday: Lindy Fix - Swing Dance. Beginner Lesson 8-8:30, Social dance 8:30-10. No partner necessary. Beginners Welcome! From 8-10pm at Polish Cadets, Upper Hall, 927 Grant Street, Buffalo. More info at LindyFix.com.
Saturday, February 4th: East Meets West Papermaking. Papermaking workshop with a flourish. A single-days investigation of making paper in Asian as well as traditional western manner, and some hybrid, comparative approaches. From 12-5pm. More info at http://www.wnybookarts.org/EastWestPaperFeb12.php.
Monday, February 6th: 2012 Great Decisions Series: Promoting Democracy. The International Institute of Buffalo's Great Decisions discussion on the appropriate yet effective methods that the U.S. should use to promote democracy. Dr. DiCicco from Canisius College will talk to us before leading the group in a discussion. 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Tapestry Charter School 65 Great Arrow Ave Buffalo, NY 14216.
Saturday, February 11th: Origami Books & Book Origami for Kids. Students will learn simple techniques to make fun and whimsical origami books and book origami! This short, low-cost workshop is great for kids and parents! From 12-2pm. More info at http://www.wnybookarts.org/origami4kids.php
Monday, February 13th: 2012 Great Decisions: Exit from Afghanistan & Iraq. The International Institute of Buffalo's Great Decisions discussion on the Afghanistan & Iraq exit strategy as well as the U.S. future in the region. Dr. Philip Arena, from the University at Buffalo, will talk to us before leading the group in a discussion. 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Tapestry Charter School 65 Great Arrow Ave Buffalo, NY 14216.
Wednesday, February 15th: Screenprinted T-Shirts. Make your own screenprinted t-shirts. Silk-screen is everywhere and it is one of the most versatile and low-tech printing methods available today. From 6-9:30pm. More info at http://www.wnybookarts.org/Workshops/ScreenprintedTshirtsFeb12.php.
Monday, February 27th: 2012 Great Decisions: Energy Geopolitics. The International Institute of Buffalo's Great Decisions discussion on how North America's energy needs affect its relations with other nations. David Flynn, Head of the Energy and Environment Practice at Philips Lytle, and Dan Kolundzic, the Political/Economic Office in charge of Energy at the Canadian Consulate, will talk to us before leading the group in a discussion. discussion. 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Tapestry Charter School 65 Great Arrow Ave Buffalo, NY 14216.
Saturday, March 3rd: Embellished Handmade Paper. Not just for the seasoned paper artist, this brand-new class is great for first-timers and the experienced alike. Using traditional Western papermaking techniques to pull sheets, students will then have an opportunity to experiment with them. From 12-5pm. More info at http://www.wnybookarts.org/EmbellishedPaperMar12.php.
Saturday, March 10th: Marbled Papers. Turkish paper marbling is a centuries old technique which floats colors on liquid in guided and random patterns and transfers to paper. techniques allow for experimentation and instant results yet much practice to fully master. From 1-4pm. More info at http://www.wnybookarts.org/MarbledPaper.php.
Thursday, March 15th: Sculptural Structures. Participants will learn three sculptural models in this class. Structures will incorporate origami folding as well as other paper folding techniques. From 6-9pm. More info at http://www.wnybookarts.org/Sculptural.php.
Tuesday, March 20th: WNY Native Belva Lockwood - Trailblazer for Women's Leadership. Learn about the courageous and feisty woman who ran for president of the United State in 1884, was the first woman admitted to the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court, and was inducted into the National Woman's Hall of Fame. Talk by Maryann Saccomando Freedman, First woman president of the Erie County Bar Association and NYS Bar Association. Free and open to the public. To RSVP call 716-839-8212 or email alumni@daemen.edu
Friday, March 23rd: Season Closer Event. Come join the Amherst Player's at their first annual Season Closer event from 6PM-8PM at Christ United Methodist Church in Amherst! FREE fun activities for adults and children ages 6 and up. Children's activities include a supervised dance party class and theater workshop with a performance for parents! Adults will enjoy a free sampling expo from several of our supporting partners. For more information, visit www.amherstplayers.org or call Valerie at 791-7529. You must register by February 15th!
Saturday, April 7th: Pop-Up Books II. A follow-up to the popular Pop Up Books class, this workshop will allow participants to try new techniques for creating three dimensional constructions. No previous experience required. From 12-4pm. More info at http://www.wnybookarts.org/PopUpBooksII.php.
CurbSide Croft, the all-natural urban farm on Buffalo's West Side, is back for its second season. The philosophy is the same - provide organically grown produce to the immediate neighborhood with a focus on varietals specific to cultural cuisines of West Side community members - but the hours are expanded! Stop by the corner of West Ave. and Vermont St. Monday through Friday 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays 12-3 p.m. for fresh, picked-to-order produce. Cash and food stamps accepted. Don't forget to support the sustainable operation by bringing your own bag.
Other
Thursday, February 2nd: Everybody Lives Downstream. Examines the history of this city's complicated relationship with the Buffalo River - the way we continue to alter this body of water through industrial exploitation as well as remediation and restoration efforts. Noon - 1 PM the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (1 Lafayette Square). More info at squeaky.org/channels.
Saturday, February 4th: A Special Full Spectrum Saturday. Meets from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Full Spectrum Center for Spiritual Awakening, 310 Chestnut Street, 4th Floor, Meadville PA. More info at www.FullSpectrumCtr.org.
Saturday, February 4th: "Tool & More" Raffle. Depew Hook & Ladder Volunteer Fire Company is holding our 10th annual "Tool & More" raffle from 1-5pm at our Southside Fire Hall located at 45 Meridian St, Depew. Tickets are $20.00, which includes entry into the main draw of 20 major tool and electronic prizes, entry for door prizes, food, refreshments (draft beer, pop, water) and snacks. For more info please call 716-861-5898 or email to depewhookandladder@hotmail.com.
Thursday, February 9th: Reclamation. Focuses on an inclusive community centered around this 100 year old congregation that has been continually adapting to challenges facing the health, safety, and economic stability of their often neglected neighborhood. Noon - 1 PM the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (1 Lafayette Square). More info at squeaky.org/channels.
Thursday, February 16th: Living in the Shadow of the Bridge. Park Association/Buffalo West Side Environmental Defense Fund] depicts the negative impact that the Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority's constantly changing expansion plans have on the quality of life, property value, and the health of West Side residents. Noon - 1 PM the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (1 Lafayette Square). More info at squeaky.org/channels.
Wednesday, February 22nd: The Omen. Presentation by Encore Golf Technology, Inc. on the world's first hollow metal core golf ball. Free for ASME Members, $25 for non-members, free for engineering students. RSVP by February 2th and make your dinner selection at http://sections.asme.org/buffalo/. Starting at 5pm at Diamond Hawk Golf Course 225 Sonwil Drive, Cheektowaga.
Thursday, February 23rd: You Are Where You Live. The personal stories of the Clean Air Coalition's fight for the people's right to a healthy environment. Noon - 1 PM the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (1 Lafayette Square). More info at squeaky.org/channels.
Wednesday, February 29th: Geocaching Meet and Ride. A geocaching event celebrating the third Leap Day in geocaching history and promoting the Herschell Carrousel Museum. Registration is encouraged at Geocaching.com (direct link to listing: http://coord.info/GC39DCC).5:30pm - 7:30pm at Herschell Carrousel Museum, North Tonawanda.
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UB
Upward Bound Program at UB. The Upward Bound Program at UB is recruiting 8th Graders who will be attending target high schools in the City of Buffalo in 2011 - 2012. Upward Bound is seeking strong students with college aspirations. Upward Bound offers courses in the fall and spring terms at UB's South Campus, a 6 week long summer program on UB's North Campus, culturally-enriching activities and fieldtrips, college tours, SAT and ACT prep, assistance with college admissions forms and scholarship applications, and monthly stipends & bus passes for students who are active in the program. For more information, please visit: http://oupp.buffalo.edu/upwardbound/ or call Judy Gerich at 716-829-3651 or 716-829-3474 or email jgerich@buffalo.edu
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