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Create Pet-safe Spaces, Inside and Out

Create Pet-safe Spaces, Inside and Out

 

(Welcome to our pet column, courtesy of Pet Connection Programs Inc. of Marilla. We post a new article each week, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!)

Responsible pet ownership means making smart choices for your cat or dog. Whether looking to update your garden or renovate your home, making environmentally conscious decisions helps to reduce a pet's paw print and enriches the lives of our furry friends and the people who love them. Purina has partnered with Evergreen, an organization committed to building sustainable green cities, to offer a few easy updates that will help pet owners do their part for the environment.

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Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Lists June 8 Events

Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Lists June 8 Events

 

The Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market, a popular Western New York tradition featuring nearly 40 vendors selling fresh, seasonal and local produce and products, is open for the 2013 season! Hours at the open-air market, a program of the Elmwood Village Association, are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, rain or shine. 

Pride Parade Puts on a Show

BUFFALO, NY -  It's a big weekend for Buffalo's LGBT community. The Pride Parade marched down Elmwood Avenue Sunday afternoon. It's an annual event that attracts 15,000 people to the Elmwood Village.

A diverse assortment of participants from the community take part to celebrate gay pride, including heterosexual supporters as well.

The theme for this year's parade was "Fearlessness."  

And while there was a ton of celebrating all along Elmwood Avenue, the party didn't stop there.

Post-parade festivities continued at Canalside long into the evening.

South Buffalo Alive Plans 13th Annual Garden Tour

South Buffalo Alive Plans 13th Annual Garden Tour

South Buffalo Alive’s 13th annual Garden Tour, showcasing beautiful gardens located in South Buffalo and the Old First Ward, will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 21. 

Homeowners and businesses interested in being part of the tour can register their garden by calling 826-3158. The registration deadline is July 1.

South Buffalo Alive is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the South Buffalo area. The organization is involved in the preservation and beautification of neighborhoods, promoting special events, and recognizing people who have made a difference in the community.

Catholic Charities Service Corps Offers Grads Try at Job Force, Chance to Help Others

Catholic Charities Service Corps Offers  Grads Try at Job Force, Chance to Help Others

Are you, or do you know, a young adult searching for an exciting, meaningful way to jump into the job force? Perhaps post-graduation plans are still unclear or a current career is unfulfilling. Catholic Charities Service Corps (CCSC) offers college graduates a year-long chance to develop and share their gifts, education and faith in a unique manner.

CCSC is now accepting applications from graduates of all faiths who are at least 21 years old and willing to challenge themselves by committing to service/social justice, community living, simplicity and spiritual growth for one year, beginning in August.

Service Corps members work full-time with marginalized populations in various non-profit agencies in Buffalo and surrounding areas involving education, legal aid, advocacy, social services, medical field and counseling, while living together in community with other volunteers.

Dog Ears Bookstore to Offer New ‘Puppy Tales’ Series

Dog Ears Bookstore to Offer New ‘Puppy Tales’ Series

Dog Ears Bookstore, a nonprofit neighborhood bookstore located at 688 Abbott Road in South Buffalo, will begin a new series of “Puppy Tales” story time sessions on Friday, June 7.

Open to children ages 2 to 4, Puppy Tales runs from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Fridays for six weeks. Each session includes stories, a craft and snacks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a registration fee of $15, and room for 20 children in the program.

Chateau Buffalo — Buffalo’s Urban Winery — Opens in the Niagara Frontier Food Terminal

Chateau Buffalo — Buffalo’s Urban Winery — Opens in the Niagara Frontier Food Terminal

Chateau Buffalo, Buffalo’s urban winery specializing in wines and craft hard ciders made with locally grown grapes and fruits, has opened in Buffalo’s Niagara Frontier Food Terminal in the city’s Clinton-Bailey market area. The 3,500-square-foot facility is used for both retail sales and production, according to owner Carl Schmitter. 

Located at 175 Niagara Frontier Food Terminal (1500 Clinton St.), the beautifully renovated winery and retail store occupies previously vacant space in the historic food terminal dating back to the early 1930s. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and by appointment.