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Events for Saturday, December 01, 2012



Art
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Catherine Loerch Art Exhibit
Fri. Nov 9 to Sun. Dec 30
West Seneca artist Catherine Loerch will be
presenting selected original artworks at her Art
Exhibit November 9th thru December30, 2012 at
the Larkin @ Exchange Building 726 Exchange St.
Buffalo. The exhibit will feature a mix of portraits,
nautical scenes, landscapes and a new
contemporary series in acrylics.
Artist reception Nov.9th @ 6PM-8PM h/c access
Larkin@Exchange Buiding
726 Exchange St., Buffalo NY 14210
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Comedy
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Buffalo ComedySportz
Fri. Jul 9 to Sat. Dec 29
Friday's at 8 pm & Saturdays at 7 pm
ComedySportz is improvisational comedy played as a sport! (If you've ever seen Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you've got the general idea.) Two teams of actors compete for the biggest laughs while a referee calls the fouls and gets suggestions from you, the audience.

Everything we do is improvised. We don't have scripts or pre-planned scenes. That's why a ComedySportz match wouldn't be possible without your suggestions. Just make sure your suggestions are clean, or the referee could call the "Brown Bag Foul" on you, and you'll end up wearing a paper bag over your head.
h/c access
Buffalo ComedySportz Arena
4476 Main St. Synder Square, Amherst 14226
http://www.buffalocsz.com
(716) 393-8669
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Celebrity Autobiography
Sat. Jul 7 to Sat. Dec 29
Every Saturday at 8 PM
Celebrity Autobiography is a new stand-up comedy series
featuring Buffalo's funniest performers reading ridiculous
excerpts from the memoirs of famous personalities! A local
special guest highlights each week's lineup. Note - some
extreme language. $10 tickets ($5 w/valid student ID) $
Rohall‘s Corner
540 Amherst St., Buffalo NY
http://roadlesstraveledproductions.org/programs/celebauto/
(716) 671-0514
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Craft Shows
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34th annual Holiday Bazaar at School 46
Sat. Dec 1
12/1/12 9AM to 4 PM
The 34th annual Holiday Bazaar will be held at School 46 on Saturday, December 1 from 9
am to 4 pm.

Over 100 crafters!

Find that special gift and help out the School 46 PTA at the same time!
Items to be found include:
American Girl style doll clothing & furniture.
Dog treats and pet accessories.
Jewelry-many styles including beaded and fused glass.
Hand made lotions and soaps.
Holiday decor.
Quilted & hand stitched items.
Photography, pottery, purses and so much more!

Coffee and Donuts will be available for the early risers!

Treat yourself to lunch at the refreshment area downstairs! Our menu includes the best beef
BBQ, pizza, hot dogs, soft drinks, tea and coffee.

Tasty, homemade baked goods will also be available to purchase.

There will be a raffle of specialty baskets put together by local merchants. Buy a chance to
take home a basket full of goodies to treat yourself or someone else.

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to shop for unique holiday gifts and original home
decorations. See you there!

School 46
250 Newcastle Road
Rochester, NY 14610
Between Browncroft Blvd and Blossom Road h/c access
School 46
250 Newcastle Road, Rochester 14610
www.rcsdk12.org/46
585-288-8008
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37th Annual Holiday Craft Show
Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2
Saturday / Sunday - 10am-4pm
Support local artisans, hobbyists and students at
Williamsville PTSA Council’s annual Holiday Craft
Show. Find handcrafted gifts at 140+ booths in two
buildings - something for every age group, interest
and budget – knits, linens, jewelry, home décor,
photographs, foods, toys, pet items, and more.
Refreshments available from student service groups.
Proceeds benefit the fund for college and career
education scholarships. h/c access, $
United States
175 Heim Road, Williamsville 14221
HolidayCraftShowPTSA.com/
7166360604
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Annual Craft Show & Wreath Sale
Sat. Dec 1
9:00 am-3:00 pm
A variety of craft vendors, fresh wreaths and
poinsettias. Baked goods and lunch featuring
homemade soup and chili will be available. h/c access
Harris Hill United Methodist Church
8495 Main St, Williamsville 14221
harrishillumc.org
632-4688
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Christmas/Anniversary/Open House/Shop Hop
Fri. Nov 30 to Sun. Dec 2
Friday & Saturday 10 am-7 pm; Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Christmas/Anniversary/Open House/Shop Hop h/c access
Simple Pleasures & Homespun Treasures
5300 William St, Lancaster 14086
359-5038
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Craft Show and Wreath Sale
Sat. Dec 1
Saturday/9:00 am-3:00 pm
A variety of craft vendors, fresh wreaths and poinsettias. Baked goods and lunch featuring homemade soup will be available. h/c access
Harris Hill United Methodist Church
8495 Main St., Williamsville 14221
632-4688
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Elma UMC Christmas Bazaar
Sat. Dec 1
Saturday, December 1, 2012 10 am - 2 pm
Elma UMC will hold its Christmas Bazaar on
Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 10 am - 2 pm.
Handmade craft, knitted and crocheted items will
be available. Soup, Chili & Wraps for eat in or
take out lunch and a bake sale by the ladies from
our UMW. Over 30 vendors with all types
products including food, spices, jewelry, candles,
makeup & lotions, stained glass, ladies
accessories, wood art, paintings, Buffalo
memorabilia, handmade textiles handmade soaps
and much, much more. One stop shopping.
Gifts for all ages. Come shop for your hard to
buy people here! (And don’t forget to pick up
something for yourself.) Plenty of off street
parking located behind the church. FREE
ADMISSION Elma UMC is located at 2991 Bowen
Road, Elma, NY (the church in the valley) 652-
5427
h/c access
Elma United Methodist Church
2991 Bowen Road, Elma 14059
www.elmaunitedmethodist.com
716-652-5427
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EUMC's Christmas Bazaar
Sat. Dec 1
Saturday, December 1, 2012 10 am - 2 pm
ELMA UMC will hold it's 3rd annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 1st from 10 am - 2pm. Handmade craft, knitted and crochet items are available for sale as well as a soup kitchen lunch and bake sale. Multiple outside vendors will be present with all different types of products including food, spices, jewelry, candles and more. Gifts for all ages. Come shop for those hard find gifts and don't forget to pick up something for yourself. Plenty of off street parking behind the church. No entrance fees. h/c access
Elma United Methodist Church
2991 Bowen Road, Elma 14059
www.elmaunitedmethodist.com
716-652-5427
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Holiday Craft Show
Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2
10 am to 4 pm
Showcasing over 140 local crafters. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. Refreshments available at each school. Free parking. h/c access, $
Heim Schools
175 Heim Rd, Amherst 14221
holidaycraftshowptsa.com
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Holiday Craft/Shopping Event
Sat. Dec 1
Saturday 11am to 4 pm
Women's group, Girlfriends, is hosting our
Holiday Craft show/Shopping Event. Come bring
the kids, Santa will be there. Shop your local
crafters/vendors. Lots of variety to choose from!
Candy Canes for the kids. See ya there! Free to
enter. h/c access
Abundan Life Center
2155 Old Union Rd. , Cheektowaga 14227
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Roycroft Winter Arts & Crafts Festival
Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2
Sa, Su, 10am-5pm
Over 35 Juried Artisans sell their exceptional work for your holiday shopping. Holiday music & refreshments h/c access, $
East Aurora Middle School
430 Main St, East Aurora 14052
www.ralaweb.com
655-7252
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Vintage Jewelry Party
Sat. Dec 1
Sat., Dec. 1st, 2012 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Free admission, free refreshments, door prize,
special discounts. A huge variety of estate
costume jewelry. Something for every budget. Buy
something unique and one-of-a-kind for the
holidays.

Sat. Dec. 1, 2012 2:30-5:30 pm
Emily's Place Village Consignment
5319 Transit Rd., Depew, NY 14043

Limited tickets available.
Email or call for your free ticket reservation today.
716-777-4368

emilysplace@village-consignment.com h/c access
Emily‘s Place Village Consignment
5319 Transit Rd.,, Depew, 14043
www.facebook.com/iHeartVintageJewelry
716-777-4368
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Yuletide in the Country
Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2
Yuletide in the Country may be the most unique
craft show you’ll find anywhere. It provides the
perfect place to find last-minute holiday presents
with its intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Nearly
200 premier juried artisans participate in the
event, which recently was named one of the top
70 shows in America by Sunshine Artist
magazine.

Yuletide in the Country was specially-created for
shoppers who either missed Christmas in the
Country (America’s #2 Craft Show by Sunshine
Artist Magazine) or who need to find exceptional
one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. The show offers
attendees the finest in traditional, contemporary
and country crafts, fine arts including unique
pottery and ceramics, jewelry, animal gifts,
candles, home décor and furnishings, as well as
gourmet specialties and of course, Christmas
decorations of all kinds.

And Yuletide in the Country offers a bonus – the
show provides shoppers a chance to purchase
crafts not found at Christmas in the Country.
More than two-thirds of the artisans attending
Yuletide in the Country come in specifically for
this show.

Yuletide in the Country is a Christmas
Wonderland – you can’t help but feel the holiday
spirit! It takes place at the Event Center on the
Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY, just south of
Buffalo.
h/c access, $
The Event Center on the Fairgrounds in Hamburg
5820 South Park Ave., Hamburg 14075
wnypremierpromotions.com
910-799-9424
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Dance
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ZUMBA Classes
Thu. Oct 4 to Mon. Dec 31
Dance, Sweat and Have a Lot of Fun! Zumba
Classes are starting today at North Buffalo
Community Church, SBC 350 Kenmore Ave.
Buffalo NY 14223 For more details Join us at 5:45
PM or 7:30 A on Saturday Oct. 6th. This week is
Free Zumba!

After the initial week we will be Dancing Zumba
every Thursday (5:45P) and Saturday (7:30A). If
you want more information contact Minnie at
716-833-6598 (Tues.- Friday 10:30A-4:30P). h/c access, $
North Buffalo Community Church Fellowship Hall
350 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo 14223
www.nbccwny.org
716-833-6598
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Family Events
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3rd. Annual Heroes Christmas Tree Lighting
Sat. Dec 1
Honoring WWII, Korea and Vietnam Veterans. The
Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers will be hanging a
memorial ornament to our Veterans and Serving
military men/women. All are welcome
refreshments served. h/c access
VFW Pvt. Leonard Post Jr. 6251
2450 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga 14225
491-8096
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Breakfast with Santa
Sat. Dec 1
Dec 1/9am-1pm
Enjoy a visit with the jolly old soul as you enjoy a homemade breakfast at the Beaver Meadow Visitor Center. Crafts and games for the kids. h/c access, $
Beaver Meadow Audubon Center
1610 Welch Rd, North Java 14113
www.buffaloaudubon.org
585-457-3228
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Christmas in the Park
Sat. Dec 1
SA Noon - 5pm
Holiday preview celebration throughout Village. Business open houses 1-5. Holiday Mktplace 12-4, vendor info 937-0103. Kids crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides,historical museum, Living Nativity, photos with Santa, more. Tree lighting & carols, 5pm. Free. Spons by Alden Ch of Comm. h/c access
Alden Town Park, American Legion Hall, Library, other
13143 Broadway, Alen 14004
www.aldenny.org
937-6177
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Early Holiday Kids Crafting Day
Sat. Dec 1
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Who’s it for: Everyone, activities focused toward children from three years of age to twelve years of age.

What’s going on: It’s ALL FREE! Wood Ornament painting; Holiday Foamies Christmas Tree decorating… and Great Raffle Drawing!

How to Register: Please confirm participation by 30 November 2012. Please contact us by telephone at (716) 681-1666; or send us an e-mail to manager@niagarahobby.com

Please provide the Name, Address, Telephone number, e-mail address, age, and preferred time of arrival 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm & 2:30 pm of each person who will participate in the Early Holiday Kids Crafting Day. Space is limited. h/c access
Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart
3366 Union Road (at Walden Avenue), Cheektowaga 14225
www.niagarahobby.com
716-681-1666
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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Sat. Nov 17 to Sun. Jan 6
SU, MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA
Fifteen acres of spectacular Christmas lights. Get an angel's eye view of the Avenue of Saints and the spirit of Christmas from atop the Basilica. Festival open daily 9am-9pm. Lights on 5pm-9pm. Religious Articles Store and Cafeteria. Free parking. h/c access
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine
1023 Swann Road (off Rt 18E), Lewiston 14092
www.fatimashrine.com
754-7489
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Great Lakes Kitefliers Society 1st Saturday Kite Fly
Sat. Dec 1
Noon to 4:00 pm
GLKS will fly many kites, large and small in all
shapes and colors. Weather permitting. h/c access
Gratwick Riverside Park on the Niagara River
1200 River Road, North Tonawanda 14120
www.flyglks.com
716-731-5653
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Holiday In The Village
Sat. Dec 1
11am - 5pm SA
The Williamsville Business Association will once again be hosting "Holiday in the Village" this FREE
community event will be held on on Saturday December 1st beginning at 11am Some of the activities will
include pictures with Santa, Horse Drawn Hayrides, face painting, letters to Santa and cookie decorating
This is a free event and open to the public.

Plus all month long stop in members stores or restaurants and enter to win the $250 Shopping Spree in the
Village!. h/c access
Along Main Street
Village of Williamsville, Williamsville 14221
www.WillVill.com
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Holiday Jazz
Sat. Dec 1
10am-8pm
East Aurora, NY: Come join The Walk in
Closet Co., in East Aurora, for our
first annual ‘Holiday Jazz Event’ on
December 1, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
This Christmas themed event will take
place right inside our newly expanded
store and will feature:

• FREE Carriage rides on Main
Street in East Aurora from 5-7:30 p.m.
• Santa and his elves (from 11-
7)
• FREE toys & pictures with
Santa
• FREE hot chocolate & cookies
• Christmas doormen at your
service
• Christmas carolers along the
streets of East Aurora
• FREE giveaways with some in
store purchases
• A nice, warm holiday
atmosphere

About us: The Walk in Closet Co. is a
consignment store consisting of gently
used clothing and furniture. We sell
quality merchandise at a low cost.
Open since July 2008 and now with
almost 2,000 clients, our goal is to
be affordable for everyone, while also
giving people a chance to earn extra
money by selling the clothing and/or
furniture they no longer need.
h/c access
The Walk in Closet
650 Main St., East Aurora 14052
http://www.facebook.com/events/102160566617294/
716-652-1410
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Marie's Famous Holiday Flea Market
Sat. Dec 1
8am-3pm
Buffalo’s Favorite Flea Market with something for
everyone. We have collectibles, antiques, china,
glass, knickknacks, sports items, cosmetics,
ephemera, postcards, books, toys, jewelry,
household items, clothes, crafts, holiday items,
large variety. Friendly dealers with fair prices.
Clean and bright hall with ample parking h/c access
VFW Post-Harvey D Morin
965 Center Rd, West Seneca 14224
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maries-Famous-Flea-Market/284836768220656?ref=hl
7166673004
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North Pole Express
Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 16
Sat & Sun 12:00 noon & 3 pm
Take a train ride through the wintery countryside with Santa. Bring your letters and don't forget to wear your pajamas! Hot chocolate and cookies available at the Curriers Station. h/c access, $
Arcade & Attica Railroad
278 Main St, Arcade 14009
arcadeandatticarr.com
585-492-3100
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Photos with Santa
Sat. Nov 17 to Mon. Dec 24
Sat., Nov. 17 2012 Thru Mon., Dec. 24 2012
Children can have their picture taken
with Santa. h/c access
Eastern Hills Mall
4545 Transit Rd, Wmsvl 14221
www.shopeasternhills.com
6331600 ext 201
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Pilgrimage To Bethlehem
Thu. Nov 29 to Sat. Dec 1
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:30-8:30
The Pilgrimage To Bethlehem is a walk through living Nativity which includes 10 scenes and features live animals and drama to recreate the First Christmas. The program is free of charge and appropriate for all ages. Enjoy children's activities and refreshments. Celebrate the season and see the Christmas Story come to life! h/c access
Randall Baptist Church
6301 Main St., Williamsville 14221
www,randallchurch.org
634-9800
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Santa, His Elf & His Reindeer
Sat. Nov 24 to Sun. Dec 23
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
An annual tradition. Santa and one of his elves and their LIVE reindeer welcome children to visit with them in our rare 1949 29-ton red caboose, where each child receives a special gift packet.

It’s all FREE! No camera, don't worry- we will take your photograph and you can obtain it that same evening from www.niagarahobby.com! There is no cost to see Santa, his elf, and his reindeer, and no cost for the photograph! The Holidays are about giving- and we take that seriously at Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart!

Free Gifts For Every Child! Free Photographs!
Bring Your Pet! (Since some children are allergic to animals, we request that pets sit next to Santa)

Saturdays and Sundays
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
November 2012
24 & 25
December 2012
1 & 2 ; 8 & 9 ; 15 & 16 ; 22 & 23 h/c access
Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart
3366 Union Road (at Walden Avenue), Cheektowaga 14225
www.niagarahobby.com
716-681-1666
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Seasons in the Village Holiday Walk
Sat. Dec 1
Sat. 11am - 5pm
Have your photos taken with Santa free, Carolers
strolling Main Street, huge sales by merchants.
Make a day of the festive events. See web site for
details. h/c access
Along Main Street
Through the Village, Village of Williamsville 14221
www.WillVill.com
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Spiritual Labyrinth
Tue. Aug 10 to Mon. Dec 31
All day, every day
The Spitiual Labyrinth is available for public
use. It is user friendly with paths that are 3 feet
wide and a circle in the center in which to
mediate and rest. More than one can walk the
path at one time. It is designed to help the user
focus thought and experience a closer
relationship with God. Please come and walk by
yourself, with your family or your group. h/c access
Elma United Methodist Church
2991 Bowen Rd, Elma 14059
www.elmaumclabyrinth.blogspot.com
716-652-5427
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Fri. Nov 30 to Sun. Dec 16
Fri. Nov 30, Dec 7 &14 - 7:30pm, Sat. Dec 1, 8, 15 & Sun. Dec 2, 9, 16 - 2:30pm
A Comedy by BARBARA ROBINSON
Produced by LANCASTER REGIONAL PLAYERS

In this hilarious Christmas tale adapted from the best-selling book, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids - probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story!

Tickets: $20 Adult, $18 Student/Senior, $13 Children (12 and under) h/c access, $
Lancaster Opera House
21 Central Ave., Lancaster 14086
www.lancopera.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=158
683-1776
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The Polar Express Train Ride
Sat. Nov 24 to Sun. Dec 16
Sat. & Sun, 4:40 and 5:50 pm
Train ride and story as the train makes its magical round-trip to the North Pole. Enjoy hot cocoa, a special treat, a special gift, meet Santa and tour the largest RR and Toy Train museum in NY State. $
Medina Railroad Museum
530 West Ave., Medina 14103
www.railroadmuseum.net
585-798-6106
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Village of Lewiston Christmas Walk
Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2
10am -5pm
Celebrate Christmas in the Village of Lewiston the old fashioned way with complimentary carriage rides, boutique shopping, carolers, a small parade, outdoor entertainment and refreshments served by our Lewiston businesses. Santa even makes a special appearance at 11:30am on Sat. h/c access
Lewiston, NY
Center Street, Lewiston 14092
www.niagarariverregion.com
7549500
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Warhammer Gaming Nights
Sun. Jan 1 to Mon. Dec 31
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

We have gaming tables for Fantasy and 40,000; feel free to bring along your own table, terrain,
and structures. The more that you bring, the better the gaming experience will be!
For information and tournament schedule, contact Nathan at (716) 681-1666 or e-mail
manager@niagarahobby.com h/c access
Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart
3366 Union Road (at Walden Avenue), Cheektowaga 14225
www.niagarahobby.com
716-681-1666
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Festivals
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CAA Winter Festival of Lights
Sat. Nov 3 to Thu. Jan 31
A winter tradition for so many, North America’s
premier illumination festival in Niagara Falls, ON
celebrates 30 years November 3 to January 31,
2013. Enjoy millions of lights and 120+
illuminations, including the Enchantment of
Disney® displays, and TD RINK at the Brink – the
outdoor, ice rink near the brink of the Falls! h/c access
Niagara Parkway
6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON 000000
www.wfol.com
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Festival of trees
Sat. Dec 1 to Sat. Jan 5

December 1-January 5: A Festival of Trees
As one of the stops along the Holiday Lights of Niagara Tour, the Power Vista’s glass walkway will feature a dazzling display of artificial evergreen trees, adorned with energy efficient lights. The trees are decorated for the season by local non-profit groups and will be on display through Jan. 5, 2013. Parking and admission at the Power Vista, located at 5777 Lewiston Road in Lewiston, are always free of charge. For more information, call 716-286-6661 or 1-866-NYPA-FUN, or visit www.nypa.gov/vc/niagara.htm for a complete schedule of activities.
h/c access, $
New York Power Authority‘s Power Vista
5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston 14092
www.nypa.gov
716-286-6650
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Holiday Happening
Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2
Friday 12pm-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm

Celebrate the Season! Collect a different
ornament* at each winery on the trail to
complete your set. Tickets valid for all six days of
the event and include wine tasting at each
winery, a commemorative wine glass from your
starting winery and a keepsake ornament from
each winery.

*One gift per couple please, while supplies last h/c access, $
Niagara wine Trail USA
4746 Town Line Road, Lockport 14094
http://www.niagarawinetrail.org/pages/events.html
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Holiday Merchant Stroll
Sat. Dec 1
All day event
Meet in the Center's Merhant Stroll will take place
on "small business saturday" with local merchant
specials, sleigh rides, tree lighting, santa, and
support local indoor shopping in beautiful
historical Clarence Center. h/c access
Clarence Center
Clarence Center and Goodrich Roads, Clarence Center 14032
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clarence-Center-Meet-In-The-Center/108889149131048?cropsuccess#!/pages/Clarence-Center-Meet-In-The-Center/108889149131048
716-866-1100
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Fundraiser
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24th Annual Light-A-Life Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sat. Dec 1
5-6pm
Individuals may purchase tags & bells inscribed
with their loved ones' names which are displayed
on the tree. Gifts are $30, $55, $100 and $500.
Each year the tree is displayed at CTG, 800
Delaware Avenue and remains lit throughout the
month of December. h/c access
CTG
700 Delware Avenue, Buffalo 14209
www.hospicebuffalo.com
686-8090
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Barnes & Noble Bookfair Fundraiser For WE Post Prom Party
Sat. Dec 1
9am-10pm
Bookfair at Barnes&Noble A portion of
all sales benefit the 2013 post prom
party. Shop this Sat. and enjoy musical
entertainment from WE talented students. h/c access
Barnes& Noble
4401 Transit Road, Clarence 14221
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Book Signing & Benefit Tack Swap/Auction
Sat. Dec 1
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Horse Resource will be holding a Tack Swap &
Auction with new and used tack, a 50/50 raffle,
food and baked goods available. Buffallo-based
children's author Diana Tuorto will be signing her
books with 25% going to Horse Resource.
Donations of clean tack are welcome.

Horse Resource is a group of concerned horse
owners that are trying to help others maintain
healthy conditions for their animals and therefore
avoid seizure. They are working with Law
Enforcement, the District Attorney and the SPCA
to help before situations become dire. They also
assist with expenses of those who generously
foster horses when seized by authorities. Horse
Resource acts as a 501(c)(3) organization as
members of the Cattaraugus Region Community
Foundation h/c access
R.H. Livingston Community Center
188 W. Main Street, Allegany 14706
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Christmas Tea
Sat. Dec 1
Enjoy delicious petit sandwiches, freshly baked scones and muffins and beautiful homebaked desserts served by ladies in period attire. Tea will be served in a festively decorated victorian house.THere will be three seatings,11am,1:30pm,& 4pm. Tours of the historic Hull Family HOme and Farmstead will be available before and after the teas. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children age 10 and under. For reservations call 741-7032 $
Hull FOundation HQ
5962 Genesee St, Lancaster 14086
www.HullFamilyHome.org
681-5461
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Response To Love Center - Holiday Treasures Gala Sale
Fri. Nov 30 to Sat. Dec 1
Friday & Saturday 9AM - 2PM
Join us for the first annual gala sale just in time
for holiday shopping. All proceeds to benefit the
Response to Love Center an outreach center
located on Buffalo's East Side.

A large selection of items will be on sale all
reasonably priced.
o Christmas decor
o Vintage and NEW jewelry from the Joan Rivers,
Suzanne Somers, Nikolas Honora, Diamonique
o Clothing, hats, gloves and scarves
o Toys and games for the kids
o New Boyd’s bear
o Household items
o Also, a large selection of vintage and gently
used rummage items

Bring the kids to meet Santa, 11AM to noon both
days
Entrances Fee:Adult $1 include a beverage & a
treat, Children under 12 FREE
Secured Parking lot
Christmas gift wrapping avaiable
Cash, check or credit card
h/c access, $
Response To Love Center
130 Kosciuszko St (between Sycamore St & Broadway St, 1/4 mile from, Buffalo 14212
http://www.responsetolovecenter.org
894-7030
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Share the Bear & Snowflake Ornament Promotion
Fri. Nov 23 to Sun. Dec 23
Adorable bears are $10 or beautiful snowflakes are $3 or 2 for $5. Items are sold at the Walden Galleria
Mall or at the Hospice Mitchell Campus, 225 Como Park Blvd. in
Cheektowaga. All proceeds from Share the Bear & Snowflake Ornament promotion, benefit Essential
Care for Children, the pediatric program of The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care.
h/c access, $
Walden Galleria Mall
Galleria Drive, Cheektowaga 14227
www.hospicebuffalo.com
686-8090
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Victorian Christmas
Fri. Nov 30 to Sat. Dec 8
various
Holiday celebration featuring seasonal decorations througout the historic mansion, gift boutiques, wine tasting, dinners, lunches, vintage fashion shows and special entertainment. h/c access, $
Theodore Roosevelt Site
641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo 14202
trsite.org
884-0095
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Museums / Exhibits
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The Science of Sports
Sat. Sep 29 to Sun. Jan 6
10am-4pm
Aside from being competitive, sports
are a complex equation of math,
physics and biology. Learn why Science
is the M.V.P. on any field, rink,
diamond or court with interactive
exhibits. From the physical impact of
collisions to the technology behind
how hockey ice is created, science
plays an integral role in every
highlight reel and play-by-play.
With the help of your favorite Buffalo
sports teams, players, and coaches,
get a hands-on lesson on The Science
of Sports through some friendly
competition and fun.
Test the accuracy and speed of your
slapshot in the professional RapidShot
hockey training system. Compare your
speed to an NFL runningback. See if
you have the balance of a cheerleader.
Learn the physics behind the
curveball. Examine the scientific
forces competing with the perfect putt
when trying to sink a birdie. Learn
about sports fitness and health,
including concussions.
Exhibit entry is included with general
museum admission and free for BMS
Members.
h/c access, $
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo 14211
www.sciencebuff.org
7168965200
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War of 1812 Art Exhibit & War on the Lakes Museum Exhibit
Fri. Nov 30 to Sat. Jan 5
Opens Friday, Novembe30 from 5-9 pm. and Wed. Thurs. & Fri. 11-7 pm, Sat. 10-6 p.m. & Sun. 12-5 p.m.
WAR OF 1812 art exhibit with original works by
Rita Auerbach, Robert Averill, Eugene
Cunningham, Doreen DeBoth, John Montague and
J.Tim Raymond.
Also:
WAR ON THE LAKES special museum exhibit never
before seen in the U.S.
Artsphere Studio & Gallery
447 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207
artspherestudio.com
510-4007
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Music / Concerts
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The Festival Chorus presents "Gloria! A Christmas Concert"
Sat. Dec 1
Sat. 2:30 p.m.
The Festival Chorus presents "Gloria! A Christmas
Concert" on November 25, 2012 and December 1,
2012. The Lancaster Presbyterian Bell Choir,
directed by Myra Boyer, will also be featured in
these concerts.

For more information, please visit our website at
wnyfestivalchorus.org. h/c access, $
Evangel Assembly of God
8180 Greiner Rd., Clarence 14221
wnyfestivalchorus.org
688-4941
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Performance
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Fri. Nov 23 to Sat. Jan 5
Fri, Sat & Sun: 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m., Wed & Thurs: 2:00 p.m.
Forest Lawn kicks off the fourth year of its popular
Sunday In The Cemetery® Concert & Lecture Series
on November 23 with an all-new It WAS A Wonderful
Life (IWAWL), written and directed by Joseph
Demerly. Narrator John Lay, Jr. – the first person to
take up permanent residence in Forest Lawn (in
1850) – introduces several of the friends he’s made
over the last 160+ years at Forest Lawn - all
portrayed by local actors. They, in turn, create
musical, comical and poignant glimpses of
Christmases past, when they enjoyed life on this
side of the Lawn! Hear from one of the founders of
one of Buffalo’s iconic department stores, famous
for its holiday displays. Sing along to some of your
favorite Christmas carols. Learn the story behind
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, as told by his first
wife, now a permanent resident of Forest Lawn. It all
takes place in Forest Lawn’s historic and festively
decorated chapel, with 11:00 a.m. and/or 2:00 p.m.
performances five days a week through January 5,
2013. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by
calling the Forest Lawn office at 885.1600. Seating
is limited; reservations are required. Gift certificates
are available. Visit www.forest-lawn.com for more
information and to learn more about the Sunday In
The Cemetery® Concert & Lecture Series, which
continues with weekly programs every Sunday in
January through April. h/c access, $
Forest Lawn
1411 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209
www.forest-lawn.com
716.885.1600
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The Community Advent Chorale
Sat. Dec 1
Sa
Performance of Handel's Messiah with 90 member chorale h/c access
Baker Memorial United Methodist Church
Main & Center St, East Aurora 14052
655-2147
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Sports
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Happy Feet Soccer Leagues
Sun. Sep 16 to Tue. May 28
Mutiple days/time options
Youth Soccer Leagues for kids ages 2-6. Fun Instructional Leagues this fall (outdoor) and winter (indoors). See website for info and registration. h/c access, $
Windom Elementary
3870 Sheldon Rd, Orchard Park 14127
www.happyfeetbuffalo.com
989-9400
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Happy Feet Soccer Leagues
Sun. Sep 16 to Mon. May 20
Mutiple days/time options
Youth Soccer Leagues for kids ages 2-6. Fun Instructional Leagues this fall (outdoor) and winter (indoors). See website for info and registration. h/c access, $
Cheektowaga High School
3600 Union Rd, Cheektowaga 14225
www.happyfeetbuffalo.com
989-9400
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Holly Jolly 5K
Sat. Dec 1
12 P.M.
Come to the quaint village of Orchard Park, NY and
run on a closed course festive run through the
village streets. Warm up after at Runner's Roost
with hot cocoa and enjoy spirits at the award venue
- The Well Bar & Restaurant.
Awards to Men/Women 5 year age groups, three
deep each. A Kids 1K run also h/c access, $
Runners Roost
4190 North Buffalo Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127
www.eclipsemultisport.com
716-830-6703
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Symphonic Music
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Romantic Treasures
Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2
8 PM 12/1; 2:30 PM 12/2
Young cellist Zuill Bailey performs Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major. Sarah Ioannides is the guest conductor on a program that also features music by Mendelssohn, Schubert and Borodin. h/c access, $
Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo 14201
www.bpo.org
885-5000
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Theatre / Movies
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Godspell
Sat. Dec 1 to Sat. Dec 8
Friday, Saturday and Sundays 7:00pm


Director/Choreographor – Michele Busenlehner
Music Director– Don Jenczka

** Stephen Schwartz and The estate of John Michael Tebelak - Endorsed and have waived all fees to
produce this production of Godspell .
A percentage of the ticket price will be donated to the Leukemia Society of WNY

Starring: Andrew Tarnowski (Jesus); Mark Bursztyn (John/Judas) ; Alfonzo Tyson (Jeffrey); Gavin Higgins
(Herb); Ian Michalski (Lamar); Katie McMahon (Sonia); Kristin Gelia (Joanne); Amy Lee Reusch (Peggy);
Molly Harding (Gilmer); Valerie Lohr (Robin), Kennedy Miller (Child); Sahara Lester (Busenlehner) (Child)

h/c access, $
Daemen College
Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226
www.footlightshows.com
716-400-4678
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Theatre / Stage
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2012: End of the Road
Fri. Nov 9 to Sun. Dec 2
RLTP's second show of their 2012-13 season. A world premiere production of a play by RLTP's Literary Director, Jon Elston. h/c access, $
Road Less Traveled Theater at the Market Arcade
639 Main St., Buffalo 14205
http://roadlesstraveledproductions.org/shows-tickets/2012-2013-season/
(716) 629-3069
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2012: End of the Road
Fri. Nov 9 to Sun. Dec 2
Thursday - Saturday: 7:30pm/Sunday: 2:00pm
World Premiere Play by Jon Elston

Nov. 9 – Dec. 2, 2012

Please note: No Thursday Performances on November 22nd (Thanksgiving). Wednesday
Performances added November 21st at 7:30pm. Mighty Taco Talkback Thursday student tickets will
be honored on November 21st.

Directed by Scott Behrend

The Mayans predicted it… paranoid radio show hosts eagerly promoted it… blockbuster movies have
been made about it. Now it’s here: the morning of December 21 st , 2012. And everything appears
normal on this clear, sunny, and not terribly hectic Friday morning at the I-90 Angola Rest Stop.
Then it starts to snow. But hey, it’s winter in Buffalo – that’s no shocker, right? But then something
that looks like a small glacier (…that’s not possible, surely?) rolls up the Niagara River and over the
Northtowns, and keeps rolling… and suddenly, the Blizzard of ’77 sounds like mild May picnic in
Delaware Park.

…Just what is happening out there? That’s the question on the minds and tongues of the last eight
denizens of the Angola Rest Stop… the final employees and travelers who waited too long to clock
out or move on, or just barely made it off the road in time, and now are stranded for the duration.
(And exactly how long will that be? Or will the snow (which seems to come out of the ground just as
much as it’s falling from the sky) ever let up?).

An intrepid stock broker is desperate to make it downtown and to the aid of his wife (his 2011
Evoque has let him down in this inclement weather). An increasingly restless salesman nervously
eyes the skies and wonders what kind of a message God might be trying to send him. A socially
awkward performance artist rues the Flash Mob happening that’s been aborted in the wake of the
storm, and rues the shiftless post-college youth that she’s been squandering. An estranged father
and farmer hovers over his ailing teenage daughter as he frets about his flock, left on their own in
the blizzard. A lonely restaurant manager refuses to abandon his post without permission, while a
Border Patrolman’s mind reels at the horrors he’s already witnessed on the Rainbow Bridge… and an
atheist Physics professor preoccupies herself by trying to decipher the inexplicable parade of
numbers appearing on the screen of a depowered cash register.

As temperatures drop and tempers rise, desperate strategies to escape the Rest Stop are undertaken
(and fail), and new and surprising threats loom at every turn. The menacing weather is not the only
danger lurking outside the doors of the Rest Stop… something sinister and possibly unearthly stalks
the grounds, keeping the survivors confined, while madness slowly encroaches from within. What
initially looked like just another rough WNY winter gradually begins to take on the appearance,
indeed, of hell on Earth… h/c access, $
Road Less Traveled Theater
639 Main Street (Inside the Market Arcade Film & Arts Center), Buffalo 14203
http://roadlesstraveledproductions.org/2012/05/2012-end-of-the-road/
716-629-3069
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33 VARIATIONS
Wed. Oct 31 to Sun. Dec 2
W 7pm; TH 7pm; F 8pm; SA 4pm & 8pm; SU 2pm
Using Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations as the link, we witness a mother coming to terms with her daughter and a composer coming to terms with his genius. And, even though they're separated by 200 years, these two people share an obsession that might, even just for a moment, make time stand still. Drama, memory and music combine to transport you from present-day New York to 19th century Austria in this extraordinary American play with music about passion, parenthood and the moments of beauty that can transform a life. h/c access, $
MusicalFare Theatre
4380 Main Street, Amherst 14226
www.musicalfare.com
716-839-8540
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Godspell- A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew
Sat. Dec 1 to Sat. Dec 8
Friday, Saturday and Sundays 7:00pm
Godspell- A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew

A modern-day version of the gospels, opening with John the Baptist calling a disparate
group of young New Yorkers from their workaday lives to follow and learn from Jesus.
They form a roving acting troupe that enacts the parables through song and dance,
comedy, and mime. Jesus' ministry ends with a last supper, his Crucifixion, and, the
following morning, his body being carried aloft by his apostles back into the world of the
living on the streets of New York h/c access, $
Daemen College
4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226
www.footlightshows.com
716-400-4678
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Gypsy
Fri. Nov 30 to Sat. Dec 15
Fri/Sat 7:30, Sunday 12/2 and 12/9 at 3:00
Niagara Regional Theatre Guild presents the musical "Gypsy", the sotry about Gypsy Rose Lee and her famous larger than life stage mother. h/c access, $
Ellicott Creek Playhouse
530 Ellicott Creek Rd, Tonawanda 14150
www.niagaratheatre.com
284-6358
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Fri. Nov 30 to Sun. Dec 9
November 30, December 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 7:30 PM Sundays at 2:00PM
C.S. Lewis famous Narnia saga unfolds on our
stage for a perfect holiday family treat! h/c access, $
Sheridan-parkside Community Center Theater
169 Sheridan-Parkside Dr, Tonawanda 14150
www.towneplayers.com
693-9641
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Theatre in the Mist presents A Christmas Carol
Fri. Nov 30 to Sun. Dec 9
Fridays & Saturdays 7:30p and Sundays 2:00pm

Focusing on Dickens' powerful language, humor and warmth, this
charming version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL simply and directly tells the story
of the redemption of a human soul. The play follows the ever-powerful
story of Scrooge, a lonely miser, who, through the help of spirits and
visions from his past, present and future, finds a second chance to become
a loving, generous human being. Adapted for a company of six actors,
accompanied by a fiddler, the play requires a minimum of sets, costumes
and props. It begins with a child reading the story for the first time. As the
scenes are played out behind him, the child becomes totally caught up in
the story and is finally invited by the other characters to enter the play as
one of them. With traditional carols and English folk tunes creating the
proper atmosphere, the world of Scrooge, Fezziwig and Tiny Tim comes
alive, igniting the holiday spirit for young and old alike.
For more information or to purchase tickets please visit
www.theatreinthemist.org or call toll free 1-877-856-0694.

Show Times:
Friday, Nov. 30 - 7:30pm
Saturday, Dec. 1 - 7:30pm
Sunday, Dec. 2 - 2:00pm
Friday, Dec. 7 - 7:30pm
Saturday, Dec. 8 - 7:30pm
Sunday, Dec. 9 - 2:00pm
Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $14
Student/Senior (62+): $12
Children (12 & Under): $6
h/c access, $
Stella Niagara Stage
4421 Lower River Roas, Lewiston 14092
www.theatreinthemist.org
877-856-0694
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Tours
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Weekend Visit
Sat. Dec 1
9am - 2pm
Group presentation about application process, scholarships and general info. Includes Q&A period and campus tour. h/c access
D‘Youville Academic Building
320 Porter Ave, Buffalo 14201
www.dyc.edu/rsvp
829-7600
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Workshops
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DIY Holiday Gift Wrap and Tags
Sat. Dec 1
10AM - 12PM
Make some beautiful wrapping paper and
gift tags using natural and recycled
materials. Make your own nature
stamps from fruits and vegetables and
create one of a kind works of art!
Paper and materials provided. A great
program for parent and child to work
on together! Non-Members: $7. Buffalo
Museum of Science Members Save 10%.
Pre-registration required. Please call
825-6397 $
Tifft Nature Preserve
1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo 14203
www.sciencebuff.org
716-825-6397
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Nutrition classes
Wed. Oct 10 to Sat. Dec 1
10/20/12,11/10/12,12/1/12
Nutrition information sessions addressing
Fibromyagia, Arthritis, MS,Gout,Cholesterol,
Diabetes Hypertension,Food does not have to
taste bad to be healthy.3 sessions 10/20,11/10
an 12/1.Call 783-0407
for details and to reserve your spot. h/c access, $
Brightside Counseling
3729 Union Rd, Cheektowaga 14225
www.brightsidecounselingservices.com
783-0407
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