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Events for Monday, April 01, 2013
Art | Back To Top | |
| Buffalo State Design Student Show | ||
| Wed. Mar 13 to Fri. Apr 12 | ||
| Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm | ||
| The best student work from the Buffalo State Design Department will be on display in an exhibition from March 13 to April 12 in the Czurles-Nelson Gallery in Upton Hall. See ceramics, fibers, metals/jewelry, wood/furniture, and communication design. A reception with the artists will be held March 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the gallery. h/c access | ||
| Buffalo State Czurles-Nelson Gallery in Upton Hall | ||
| 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222 | ||
| www.buffalostate.edu/design/gallery.xml | ||
| (716) 878-6032 | ||
| See Map | ||
Family Events | Back To Top | |
| Celebration of Polish Dyngus Day | ||
| Mon. Apr 1 | ||
| April 1/ 11am - 3pm | ||
| Come celebrate Dyngus Day at Explore & More. Activities from 11am - 3pm, with a performance by the Harmony Polish Folk Ensemble at 2:15. Free with admission or membership. Sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts. h/c access | ||
| Explore & More Children‘s Musuem | ||
| 300 Gleed Avenue, East Aurora 14052 | ||
| www.exploreandmore.org | ||
| 655-5131 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Chair Yoga 4 Week Class | ||
| Mon. Mar 18 to Mon. Apr 15 | ||
| Mon 530-630 March 18-April 15 no class April 1 | ||
| You can do yoga anywhere in a chair! Great for people who sit a lot, work at computers, seniors or people with injury or illness! Learn and experience the benefits of yoga from a chair. Learn basic chair yoga postures, yogic breathing exercises, stress reduction techniques, and meditation by using a chair. h/c access, $ | ||
| Sweet Home High School Sweethome Community Ed | ||
| 1901 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst 14228 | ||
| 716-250-1424 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Little Tykes Mini-Nature Camp: Nature’s Rainbows | ||
| Mon. Apr 1 | ||
| 9:30am-11:30am | ||
| Come investigate the many shades and hues of the natural world around us. Nature games, crafts, hikes, snacks and more are in store for ages 3-5. Non- Members: $8 per child and adult, $4 additional children with the same adult. 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 | ||
| 7168256397 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Penn Dixie Spring Break Public Days | ||
| Fri. Mar 29 to Sun. Apr 7 | ||
| M-SA, 9 AM-4 PM & SU, 11 AM-4 PM | ||
| Penn Dixie open over Spring Break, March 29-30 * April 1-7 for fossil collecting. Collect & keep all the 380 million year old fossils you find. Staff & volunteers present to lead visitors to best collecting areas. Adults $7, children 12 & under $6, children 2 & under & Penn Dixie Members FREE. Children, scouts, students, families,& groups welcome. over 4,100 ft. of paved trails for wheel chairs, walkers, strollers & wagons. h/c access, $ | ||
| Penn Dixie Site | ||
| 4050 North St., Blasdell 14219 | ||
| www.penndixie.org | ||
| 627-4560 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Spring Open Gym | ||
| Mon. Apr 1 to Fri. Apr 5 | ||
| Mon., Apr. 1 - Fri., Apr. 5; 1pm-4pm | ||
| Join us for Spring Open Gym for all ages April 1 through April 5 from 1pm to 4pm at Clearfield Community Center. Gym space and a variety of sports equipment will be made available for your enjoyment. An adult must accompany children under the age of six. Valid Amherst resident and pre-registration required; fee: $10 per family. To register, visit www.amherstyouthandrec.org or call 631-7132 for more info. h/c access, $ | ||
| Clearfield Community Center | ||
| 730 Hopkins Rd., Williamsville 14221 | ||
| www.amherstyouthandrec.org | ||
| 716-631-7132 | ||
| See Map | ||
Festivals | Back To Top | |
| Buffalo Central Terminal Dyngus Day | ||
| Mon. Apr 1 | ||
| Monday, April 1, 2013 from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM | ||
| Come join the Buffalo Central Terminal on Dyngus Day! From 3-11, come join us for the largest get together of the year. Expanded capacity and increased food and drink this year will mean more fun for all!! h/c access, $ | ||
| United States | ||
| 495 Paderewski Drive, Buffalo 14202 | ||
| www.buffalocentralterminal.org | ||
| 810-3210 | ||
| See Map | ||
| VAL’S DYNGUS DAY CELEBRATION – Millennium Hotel Buffalo | ||
| Mon. Apr 1 | ||
| VAL"S 24th ANNUAL DYNGUS DAY CELEBRATION (APRIL 1st, 2013) The Millennium Hotel Buffalo, 2040 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga NY 14225 "The World's Largest Dyngus Day for ALL Generations" where all the action happens under one roof. The only venue to bring you polka and rock music, a mix for all to enjoy and all under one roof, in one venue. Don't forget about the fantastic room packages. Why drive? Stay the night or the weekend at WNY's most accommodating, Millennium Hotel Buffalo! One Ticket - One Venue! Dyngus Day Entertainment - Doors open: 11:00am Music starts: 12:00pm Admission $10.00 (Non-refundable) Under 12 free. No BYOB or BYOF! CASH BAR and POLSH FOOD AVAILABLE NEW !!! Our first "Get wet on Dyngus Day" Polka Pool Party 12:00 noon till 4:00pm in the Courtyard with a tropical theme (Hawaiian shirts, Mumu’s, Grass Skirts, Tropical drink specials, etc. and an Oczepiny Hat contest). YES! Bring your tropical duds and an Oczepiny hat (there will be a Grand Prize for the best hat) Featuring THE MILLENNIUM DYNGUS DAY ALL STAR POLKA BAND (from the former TBC: Frankie Liszka, Dave Walter, Steve Binkiewicz and from Tru-Heritage: Eric Bakowski, Jimmy Adamczyk & Chris Bukowski) 5:00pm Polka Music by Again, a One and only One time Buffalo appearance, the reunion of JIMMY WEBER and THE SOUNDS also First time Buffalo appearance, THE I.P.A. (International Polka Association) TRIBUTE BAND from Chicago. IL Special Appearance by DOCTOR JOHN VALBY singing his Dyngus Day in Buffalo song. Classic Rock and Roll Party, Poolside in the Courtyard 7:00pm Music by, WIDE RIGHT Also check out our PRE-DYNGUS DAY event on March 31st, 2013 http://www.facebook.com/events/357160621065 118/?ref=22 FANTASTIC ROOM PACKAGES: $99 one night for 2 people - Upgrade to include Easter Brunch for $129, $179 two nights for 2 people - Upgrade to include Easter Brunch for $209. Both packages includes admission to both Pre-Dyngus Day and Dyngus Day events. DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Like our Polka New Year’s Eve, it's looking to be a sell out! Remember, be where everything happens under one roof: "ONE TICKET, ONE VENUE". Doors open one hour prior to music. Table reservations suggested but will only be held until music starts. After the music starts, seating will be first-come, first-served basis. For tickets, Room and Table reservations or more info, call 800-323- 3331, Val 716-698-7016, email DyngusNY@aol.com or visit us on Face Book at "Val's Dyngus Day Millennium Hotel-Buffalo" h/c access, $ | ||
| Millennium Hotel Buffalo | ||
| 2040 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga 14225 | ||
| http://www.facebook.com/events/480007235393003/?ref=3 | ||
| 800-323-3331 | ||
| See Map | ||
Fundraiser | Back To Top | |
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Museums / Exhibits | Back To Top | |
| Opening Day | ||
| Mon. Apr 1 | ||
| 10am-5pm daily | ||
| 2013 Opening Day. The largest permanent tribute of its kind to veterans in the US. Military museum, ship tours, simulator rides, memorial park, restaurant, gift shop. Group rates, school tours, overnight encampments available. h/c access, $ | ||
| Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park | ||
| One Naval Park Cove, Buffalo 14202 | ||
| buffalonavalpark.org | ||
| 847-1773 | ||
| See Map | ||
Speakers / Lectures | Back To Top | |
| 2013 Great Decisions Series | ||
| Mon. Feb 4 to Mon. Apr 15 | ||
| Mondays from 6:00 pm - 7:30 om | ||
| Our Great Decisions Discussion Series is a set of dynamic discussions about global issues, as outlined annually by the Foreign Policy Association. Moderators, who come to us from area universities and organizations, present information on their topic and then facilitate discussion between participants. Join us to "discover, discuss, and decide" at Great Decisions 2013: • Dates: February 4- April 15, 2013 *No sessions on February 18th or April 1st* • Location: Tapestry Charter School, 65 Great Arrow Buffalo, NY • 2013 Topics: Myanmar and Southeast Asia, Threat Assessment, Iran, Future of the Euro, NATO, Humanitarian Intervention, Egypt, China in Africa. Each session is $7.00 ($5.00 for students and teachers), payable at the door. There are special rates for those who register for entire series. Event co-sponsors: Tapestry Charter School, University at Buffalo's Office of International Education, and the Peace Corps For more information contact Emily Korona-Luscher at ekorona@iibuff.org h/c access, $ | ||
| United States | ||
| Tapestry Charter School, 65 Great Arrow, Buffalo 14216 | ||
| www.iibuff.org | ||
| (716)883-1900 | ||
| 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 | ||
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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