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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 | Back To Top | |
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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.
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| Artsphere Studio & Gallery |
| 447 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 |
| artspherestudio.com |
| 510-4007 |
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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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| 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 |
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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 | Back To Top | |
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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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