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Events for Thursday, December 20, 2012
Art | Back To Top | |
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Dance | Back To Top | |
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Family Events | Back To Top | |
| Class of 2012 Reunion Party | ||
| Thu. Dec 20 | ||
| Thurs., Dec. 20 at 5:30 p.m. | ||
| St. Joe's celebrates the return of the Class of 2012, which developed a very special bond during their 4 years at the school. h/c access | ||
| St. Joe‘s | ||
| 845 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo 14223 | ||
| www.sjci.com | ||
| 716-270-4113 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Moms and More | ||
| Thu. Sep 20 to Thu. May 30 | ||
| 9:30-11:30 | ||
| Moms & More is a community group where mothers with children of all ages support and encourage one another. Our weekly meetings alternate a bible study and a playgroup. We also seek to impact our community through serving others. FREE childcare for ages birth-5 years. Please reference our website for a more detailed description. h/c access | ||
| Randall Baptist Church | ||
| 6301 Main St, Williamsville 14221 | ||
| http://www.randallchurch.org/ | ||
| 860-3319 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Festivals | Back To Top | |
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Fundraiser | Back To Top | |
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Meetings | Back To Top | |
| North Tonawanda Citizens on Patrol | ||
| Thu. Feb 9 to Thu. Dec 12 | ||
| 7 pm | ||
| Citizens on patrol is a neighborhood watch group formed to suport and improve the safety and quality of life for our residence. Through voluntary activites including public information,problem solving and the use of simple crime prevention methods we can all help make our neighborhood a safer place. All are welcome to attend. | ||
| U S A Redeemer Lutheran Church | ||
| .265 Falconer St., North Tonawanda 14120 | ||
| 7166928058 | ||
| See Map | ||
Museums / Exhibits | Back To Top | |
| New Exhibit: Interwoven Passions: The Work of Bobbie Fuhrmann | ||
| Wed. Apr 18 to Mon. Dec 31 | ||
| The newest exhibit at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village showcases over 40 works of nationally renowned and published fiber artist, Bobbie Fuhrmann. The exhibit includes many of the finest examples of her weaving, quilting and lacemaking. The exhibit highlights the mastery of technique, mathematical precision and innovation in her work. Bobbie’s quilt In Depth, a 3,000-piece hand-quilted and sewn object, uses perspective, color and pattern to create the illusion of a 3-dimensionality. Many of her original bobbin-lace pieces and complex weavings can also be seen. Come and enjoy this exhibit – it is a visual treat! See how the finest details combine to create depth, perspective and movement in these elaborate works. The museum is open Tuesday-Friday 9:30-4:30 year round, June to Mid- October, Saturday and Sunday 12:30- 4:30. The museum admission is $5.00 until June 2012, then admission will be $7.00 Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (formerly Amherst Museum) is located at 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, corner of New Road, in Amherst, midway between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The museum is just minutes from I-990 or Millersport and Transit Roads. Visit the museum at www.amherstmuseum.org. h/c access, $ | ||
| Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (formerly Amherst Museum) | ||
| 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd, Amherst 14228 | ||
| www.amherstmuseum.org | ||
| 689-1440 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Speakers / Lectures | Back To Top | |
| Living with Alzheimer's Disease: Middle Stage | ||
| Thu. Dec 6 to Thu. Dec 20 | ||
| 6-8pm December 6th, December 13th, December 20th | ||
| This 3-part course covers the various aspects of caring for someone in the middle stage of dementia. Part 1 covers symptoms, communication, relationship changes, personal care, and hospitalizations. In part 2 we explore behavior changes, medications, home safety, driving, and decision making. Part 3 will go over daily strategies, coping with changes, and community resources. h/c access | ||
| Alzheimer‘s Association, WNY Chapter | ||
| 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville 14221 | ||
| alz.org/wny | ||
| 1-800-272-3900 | ||
| See Map | ||
Sports | Back To Top | |
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Tours | Back To Top | |
| Wellness Walk | ||
| Thu. Dec 20 | ||
| 10AM - 12PM | ||
| Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve and enjoy the fresh air and the sights and sounds of the season with a healthy outdoor walk! Offered all year. $2.00 per person donation appreciated. Please call 825- 6397 to confirm walk will be taking place. $ | ||
| Tifft Nature Preserve | ||
| 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo 14203 | ||
| www.sciencebuff.org | ||
| 716-825-6397 | ||
| See Map | ||
Workshops | Back To Top | |
| GED Preparation & Job Readiness Classes | ||
| Thu. Apr 12 to Fri. Apr 12 | ||
| Mon-Fri; 9:00 - 12:00 | ||
| Need your high school equivalency diploma? Get your GED classes for free. Classes held in Lackawanna at the St. Barbara's Community Center, located at 75 Caldwell Place, Lackawanna, NY 14218. Classes operate, Monday-Friday from 9:00- 12:00. To register or for further information call 332-1830 or 893-3500 . Don't delay get started now. h/c access, $ | ||
| St. Barbara‘s Community Center | ||
| 75 Caldwell Place, Lackawanna 14211 | ||
| 716-893-3500 | ||
| See Map | ||
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