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Events for Friday, March 01, 2013



Art
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“Student Interpretation of the Nichols School Collection,” featuring artwork by various artists
Fri. Jan 18 to Sat. Mar 23
This exhibition incorporates work from Nichols
School’s five permanent art collections and new
work by current students. The students studied
the artists and the work in the Nichols School
Collection and after reviewing the artwork, each
student selected a piece to use as inspiration for
their project. Each student developed and
executed the project based on their interpretation
of the original collection artwork. The exhibition
will feature a selection of student work alongside
the collection piece that inspired it.

“The Nichols School Art Collection is a highly
exceptional survey of work in all media by artists
who are acclaimed locally, nationally and
internationally,” said Gerald Mead, art collector
and independent curator. “Displayed throughout
the school campus, it provides an invaluable
opportunity for students, faculty and staff to
continually encounter and be inspired by original
works of art. This encyclopedic collection,
particularly rich with exemplary work by many of
Western New York’s most prominent artists, has
been described as ‘hidden in plain sight.’ Perhaps
it is that spirit of discovery with which these
works are viewed in the school’s hallways, offices
and classrooms that make this important
collection all the more special.”

In the Boocock Reading Room, the work of
internationally acclaimed contemporary artist,
Laylah Ali ’86, shares a wall with the beloved area
artist, Catherine Koenig. In the Upper School
faculty room, works by Salvatore Dali hang, and in
the Middle School faculty room, Charles
Burchfield’s work on paper, “Plan for a Toy Bank,”
can be examined as one pours coffee. Nichols has
a commitment to art that extends beyond its
studios and curriculum. The diaspora of artwork
in offices, classrooms, hallways, lecture halls and
more mark the importance of art at the school.
The question was posed: How has this work,
which is part of a rich and dedicated tradition at
Nichols, remained hidden to many of its students
and the greater community for years?

The exhibit will feature artwork from the Nichols
School Collection, which includes work by Monica
Angle, Jim Bird, Catherine Koenig, Grace
McKendry, Catherine Parker, Walter Prochownik
and Peter Stephens, in addition to various works
by current Nichols School students.

Opening reception is Thursday, Feb. 7
The show runs Jan. 18 through March 23; gallery
hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. h/c access
Nichols School Gallery, Flickinger Performing Arts Center
1250 Amherst St., Buffalo 14216
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Dance
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Step Up and Dance for Alzheimer's!
Fri. Mar 1 to Sat. Mar 2
6pm Friday, March 1 thru noon Saturday March 2, 2013
18-hour dance marathon to benefit the WNY
Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Ages 17+
welcome. Register as an individual or a team--$20
fee includes swag bag, beverages, prize drawings-
-great DJ's and music of ALL kinds, with dance
lessons, too!
This is an alcohol-free event for all participants. h/c access, $
Sinful Nightclub
334 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo 14202
www.stepupforalz.com
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Family Events
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20th Anniversary Advance Auto Parts-Tread City Tire Cavalcade of Cars
Fri. Mar 1 to Sun. Mar 3
Fri 5pm-10pm Sat 10am-10pm Sun 10am-6pm
Western NY's Hottest Indoor Show
Presented by Mac’s Antique Auto Parts & California Dreamin’ Hot Rods
Rods-Customs-Classics-Race Prepared-Motorcycles--Auto Related Vendors “Old Skool Review
Room”.
Music All Weekend: Friday & Saturday: Diva Band 7 pm to 9 pm
Friday & Saturday: Blue Ribbon Bastards 7 pm to 9 pm in Retro Room
Friday: Archives 2 pm in Retro Room
Friday: Buffalo Blues Brothers 6 pm in Retro Room
Saturday: Terry Buchwald Noon – 2pm
FREE PARKING.Adults $12 at the door. $10 Discount Tickets at all WNY Advance Auto Parts Stores.
Kids 6-12 $3.00, Kids Under 6 FREE
h/c access, $
Event Center , The Fairgrounds
5820 South Park Ave, Hamburg 14075
www.showandcruisenews.com
(716)656-9734
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Be Active Erie County Walking for Health
Fri. Mar 1
Free indoor fitness walk, includes health education
information,and refreshments.Registration 8:30
A.M., walk begins 9:15 A.M.For information, call
851-4052 h/c access
Boulevard Mall Food Court
730 Alberta Dr., Amherst 14226
www.CreatingHealthyCommunities.org
851-4052
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Christian Academy of Western New York Annual Dinner Auction
Tue. Jan 29 to Fri. Mar 8
Friday March 8, 2013 6-9 pm
Christian Academy of WNY (CAWNY) is hosting
its Annual Dinner Auction, celebrating 20 years
of Christian Education. CAWNY is a prek- 12th
grade non denominational, independent private
school located in North Tonawanda. This years
event is being held on March 8, 2013 from 6-
9pm at Banchetti's Restaurant in Amherst.
Tickets are $20 a piece and include buffet,
entrance for silent auction, speakers and
entertainment. There are also sponsor tables
available as well. Please contact 433-1652 for
more information and/or to purchase tickets
today. Thank you for support Christian
Education. cawny.com h/c access, $
Banchetti‘s by Rizzo
550 North Forest , Amherst 14228
www.cawny.com
433-1652
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Fish Fry Fridays
Fri. Feb 15 to Fri. Mar 22
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
All are welcome to St. Gregory the Great Parish
Faith Community for our Dine-in or Drive-up
Fish Fry Fridays during Lent! Fish or Breaded
Shrimp dinner includes French fries, coleslaw,
roll and butter. Drinks and homemade desserts
are also included! Pizza will be available for
$1.00 per slice. Advance tickets can be
purchased for $8 per meal in the Parish Office or
by sending checks to 200 St. Gregory Court,
Williamsville, NY 14221. Tickets at the door will
be $9. For more information please call the
Parish Office at 688-5678. h/c access, $
St. Gregory the Great School
250 St. Gregory Ct, Williamsville 14221
www.stgregs.org
716 688-5678
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Fish Fry Fridays, Dine-In or Drive-Up
Fri. Feb 15 to Fri. Mar 22
February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 from 4 - 7 pm
All are welcome to St. Gregory the Great Parish Faith Community for our Dine-in or Drive-up Fish Fry Fridays during Lent! Fish or Breaded Shrimp dinner includes Coleslaw, French fries,roll and butter. Drinks and homemade desserts are also included! Pizza will be available for $1.00 per slice. Join us February 15,22, March 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm in our School Gym. Advance
tickets can be purchased for $8.00 per
person in the Parish Office or by sending checks to 200 St. Gregory
Court,Williamsville, NY 14221. Tickets at the door will be $9.00. For more information please call the Parish Office at 688-5678.
Webpage link: www.stgregs.org h/c access, $
School Gym
200 St. Gregory Ct. , Williamsville 14221
www.stgregs.org
688-5678
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Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark Pizza Party Book Club
Fri. Mar 1
5 pm - 7:30 pm
Parents, enjoy your evening while kids sneak into the bookstore after hours with Professor Nicholas for an all-new Pizza Party Book Camp.
Just how magic is Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom? Find out as we start our adventure with Kingdom Keepers Book One: Disney After Dark. Whether you’ve been to Disney or not, you’ll want to join our DHI team as we use our imaginations and bring this thrilling adventure to life. 20% off related book. Grade 4 and up.
$25. 20% sibling discount.
Register with a friend and each save 10%. $
Monkey See, Monkey Do...Children‘s Bookstore
9060 Main St, Clarence 14031
www.MonkeysRead.com
716-204-8417
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LENTEN FISH FRY
Sat. Feb 23 to Sat. Mar 9
March 8, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00
Please join us for a Krolick's Fish Fry
at Nativity of Mary School! Pre-sale
tickets can be purchased from the
Rectory or School for $9.50. $10.00
tickets at the door. Take out/Eat In or
Drive Thru. Includes fish fry, potato
salad, coleslaw, roll and butter and
beverage. Pizza and desserts are
available. h/c access, $
Nativity of Mary School
8550 Main Street, Williamsville 14226
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Fundraiser
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2013 Conservation Tree & Shrub Seedlings Available
Thu. Jan 24 to Wed. Mar 13
8am-5pm
Order forms for the 2013 Conservation Tree and
Shrub Seedling Sale are now available from Erie
County Soil and Water Conservation District.

The District is offering many varieties of
conservation trees and shrubs, wildflower seed
mixes, and seedling packets which have
combinations of trees and shrubs chosen to
attract, feed and shelter birds, butterflies and
other wildlife. Landowners can practice
conservation by planting seedlings and wildflowers
to provide wildlife food and habitat, shelter crops
and landscape, reduce heating/cooling expenses,
protect water quality, reduce air pollution, and
stabilize erodible land. Seedlings are also an
inexpensive alternative for replacing trees that
have been damaged or lost.

Thirty-two species of trees and shrubs are
available this year. The one-to-three-year-old
bare root seedlings, which range in size from 6 to
24 inches, are available in lots of 10 to 500. The
District is offering an expanded selection of four-
year-old evergreen transplants which are more
mature trees with thicker stems, more branching
and more developed roots. Also, a new seedling
introduction to the 2013 program is the broadleaf
tree Shagbark Hickory.

The District also stocks marking flags, fertilizer
tablets, and tree shelters to help promote the
success of your plantings. Bluebird nest boxes can
be ordered through the program or be purchased
at the District office.

Order forms may be obtained by stopping at the
District office at 50 Commerce Way in East Aurora
(behind Post Office), by calling (716) 652-8480
ext. 5, or by printing the order form from the
District website at www.ecswcd.org. Orders are
due by March 15, 2013 and pick-up will be on
Saturday April 13, 2013 at the Fairgrounds in
Hamburg.
h/c access
50 Commerce Way
50 Commerce Way, East Aurora 14052
www.ecswcd.org
716 652 8480 ext 5
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Fish Fry & Fellowship
Fri. Mar 1
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
Krolick's Fish Fry or Chicken Fritter Dinner. Eat in
or Carry Out. $10 h/c access
Harris Hill United Methodist Church
8495 Main St, Williamsville 14221
harrishillumc.org
632-4688
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Gowns 4 Proms
Fri. Mar 1 to Mon. Apr 1
March 1- April 1, 2013
Drop off a new or gently used prom dress
at Boulevard Mall Guest Services and
help make this prom season special for a
Buffalo student. Thank you! h/c access
Boulevard Mall
730 Alberta Drive, Amherst 14226
www.boulevard-mall.com
834-8600
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Spring It On: Buffalo Niagara's Day of Giving
Fri. Mar 1
Friday, March 1,12:01 AM - 11:59 PM
Spring It On is a new 24-hour online giving event
designed to raise awareness and funds for more
than 180 non profit organizations in Erie and
Niagara Counties. Powered by the United Way, the
event will be held from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM
on
Friday, March 1. Individuals can visit
Fundraise.SpringItOn.org to make a one time,
secure online donation to the organization of their
choice. h/c access
On line at Fundraise.SpringItOn.org
742 Delaware Ave., Buffalo 14209
Fundraise.SpringItOn.org
1 (716) 887-2637
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Wines of the World
Fri. Mar 1
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Please join the Rotary Club of Buffalo for our 8th
annual WOW fundraiser: with wine, beer, and food
tastings plus a live and silent auctions! All
proceeds will benefit charitable and educational
programs, including Read to Succeed Buffalo, a
non-profit organization dedicated to increasing
early childhood literacy and third grade reading
scores. Research shows that children who don’t
read well by the end of third grade are four times
more likely to drop out of high school than
proficient readers. Since 1911 the Rotary Club of
Buffalo has awarded community groups with
grants totaling more than $3 million. h/c access, $
Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo 14201
www.rotarywinesoftheworld.org/event/100001/wines-of-the-world-2013-at-kleinhans-music-hall#event_regtypes_tag
634-5966
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Meetings
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Church Women United of the Tonawandas
Fri. Mar 1
Friday, March 1 at 1:00pm
The women will be meeting at 1:00pm for a luncheon to be hosted by the women at Payne Ave Christian Church h/c access
Payne Ave Christian Church
1459 Payne Ave, N Tonawanda 14120
www.PayneAvenue.org
260-1217
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Garden Club Meeting
Wed. Feb 27 to Thu. Mar 7
Fri March 8th
South town Garden Club will meet Fri. March 8 at
Burchfield Nature Ct. 2001 Union Rd. at 9:30 A.M.
New members welcome NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Info 668 0209 h/c access
Burchfield Nature Ct.
2001 Union Rd, W.S. 14227
okon9@verizon.net
668 0209
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Museums / Exhibits
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International Center for Watercolor Lunchtime Lecture Series
Fri. Mar 1
March 1, 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Kathy Gaye Shiroki, curator of museum learning
and community engagement at the Burchfield
Penney Art Center, will present a lecture on John
Cage’s New River Watercolor Series on March 1
from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. at the Burchfield Penney.
Admission is free with gallery admission, which is
$10 for the general public, $8 for seniors, and $5
for other students with ID. Free for museum
members. h/c access
Burchfield Penney Art Center
1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222
www.burchfieldpenney.org/
(716) 878-6011
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Portals to Another Landscape
Wed. Feb 20 to Thu. Mar 7
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
The Buffalo State Interior Design Department is
hosting an exhibition of installation and graphic
works of the German scenographer Kristina
Siegel, through March 7 in Upton Hall’s Czurles-
Nelson Gallery. The exhibition is a spatial
installation based on a memento mori theme. A
free reception with the artist will be held on
March 7 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the gallery. All
are welcome to attend. Exhibit is Monday through
Friday during gallery hours. h/c access
Czurles-Nelson Gallery at Buffalo State
1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222
www.buffalostate.edu/design/events
(716) 878-3549
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Sports
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Aurora Arsenal House Soccer Registration
Sun. Jan 13 to Fri. Mar 1
Now through March 1, 2013
Aurora Arsenal Soccer is currently
holding House Soccer Registration for
the Spring Season. Visit our website
at www.AuroraArsenal.org and click on
the House Registration link to
register. ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE
DONE ONLINE THIS YEAR! Early Bird
registration until February 1st.
Regular registration until March 1st.
NEW THIS YEAR - NO REGISTRATIONS WILL
BE ACCEPTED AFTER MARCH 1, 2013.
Please contact Treasurer Chris Ruhland
at 652-4247 if you need a paper
registration form. Please contact
House Coordinator Heidi Potenza at
652-4229 with any questions. h/c access, $
www.AuroraArsenal.org
online, Aurora 14052
www.AuroraArsenal.org
652-4229
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Aurora Arsenal House Soccer Registration
Sun. Feb 24 to Fri. Mar 1
Ongoing through March 1, 2013
AURORA ARSENAL HOUSE SOCCER
REGISTRATION

The Final Date to register for Aurora
Arsenal House Soccer for the 2013
season is March 1st.

To register your child online, go to
www.AuroraArsenal.org and click on the
link for online house registration.

Any questions, please contact House
Coordinator, Heidi Potenza at 652-4229
or Heididisco@msn.com. h/c access, $
Online
PO Box 132, East Aurora 14052
716-652-4229
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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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Theatre / Stage
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Oklahoma!
Fri. Mar 1 to Sun. Mar 17
Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30pm, Sundays - 2:30pm
Music by RICHARD RODGERS
Book & Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMRESTEIN II
Original Dances by AGNES DE MILLE
Based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs" by LYNN RIGGS
Produced by LANCASTER OPERA HOUSE


Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of this classic musical. Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century. Although the road to true love never runs smoothly, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love's journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. With a wonderful score including “People Will Say We're in Love”, “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' ”, and of course the rousing title song, this show set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being followed today.

Tickets: $22 Adult, $20 Student/Senior h/c access, $
Lancaster Opera House
21 Central Ave., Lancaster 14086
www.lancopera.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=168
683-1776
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RENT
Wed. Jan 23 to Sun. Mar 3
W 7pm; TH 7pm; F 8pm; SA 4pm & 8pm; SU 2pm
It’s an all new look at Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical. With its music stripped down to its essence and played by actors in a deliberate departure from the over amplified arena style performances that earned the show the nickname Rant, this production of RENT promises to bring the compelling story to audiences in a whole new way. h/c access, $
MusicalFare Theatre
4380 Main Street, Amherst 14226
www.musicalfare.com
716-839-8540
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Seeds
Fri. Mar 1 to Sun. Mar 24
Thursday - Saturday: 7:30pm/Sunday: 2:00pm
New Play Workshop Selection

March 1 – March 24, 2013

A World Premiere Play by Donna Hoke

Directed Kristen Tripp Kelley

Married PhD scientist Marjorie has been trying to get pregnant for years, while her single, identical
twin Josephine has three children by three different fathers. Fed up with infertility and pressure from
her otherwise ideal husband Aidan to have children, Marjorie starts to wonder: is it so wrong to not
want to be a parent? Aidan – never fully at ease with being adopted himself – isn’t ready to give up
his quest for a biological child. When Josephine offers egg donor surrogacy as the “ideal” solution,
salesman Aidan gives the pitch of his life and convinces his hesitant wife to inseminate Josephine
personally – in their living room – an awkward scenario which prompts a recollection of a long-ago
encounter that sheds new light on Aidan and Jo’s unspoken bond.

Aidan and Jo bond over the resulting pregnancy, but Marjorie is unable to connect to the idea of
motherhood. When baby Joseph is born early and with serious health issues, Aidan embraces his new
role as a father, but Marjorie’s inability to accept the situation is obvious, particularly to sister Jo and
their mother, Kay, a dubious role model for motherhood herself. As fears over Joseph’s prognosis
increases, the insecurities that brought the sisters to this point come to the fore… and Marjorie’s
crisis of faith may prove insurmountable…

The decision that Marjorie and Josephine arrive at makes for the potent resolution to this unique and
moving family drama…

h/c access, $
Road Less Traveled Theater
639 Main Street (Inside the Market Arcade Film & Arts Center), Buffalo 14203
http://roadlesstraveledproductions.org/2012/05/seeds/
716-629-3069
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Tony N Tinas Wedding
Fri. Feb 22 to Sat. Mar 2
February 22,23 & March 1,2, 2013 at 7:15pm
The Theatrical performance of Tony n' Tina's
Wedding satires an Italian-American wedding in
which the audience participates in all aspects of
this fictitious event.You will toast the Bride and
Groom, enjoy an Italian Buffet Dinner, a piece of
Wedding Cake, participate in the Bouquet and
Garter toss and dance to the music of Donny Dulce
and Fusion. There are many other surprises in
store for you throughout this raucous evening
including: The Sacred Dance Of the Waiters, An
impromptu performance by Tony's Father's
(Stripper) Girlfriend, A drunken Priest, Bickering
Family members, and you never can tell when the
Pregnant Bridesmaid will go into labor!
~For tickets Call 716-633-4355 or online
www.AATC.net
~Dinner & show included in ticket price
~Six (6) or more get group rate
h/c access, $
Fox Valley Country Club
6161 Genesee Street, Lancaster 14086
AATC.net
716-633-4355
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Workshops
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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
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