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2ns Annual National Bound Bash to Benefit Meghan Ebert

2ns Annual National Bound Bash to Benefit Meghan Ebert

2nd Annual National Bound Bash

Come join us for an “Original” Country Buffet Dinner

Lewiston Village Pub

840 Center Street

Lewiston, NY

Sunday, June 23, 2013

3pm

 

Cash Bar, Basket Raffles and music by DJ Frost from Club Infinity

Tickets are $20 Pre-sale/$25 at the door

(Call Janet Ebert at 998-0509 for Pre-sale Tickets)

Buffalo Citybration Press Conference to Welcome Summer ... Eight Hours Early

Buffalo Citybration Press Conference to Welcome Summer ... Eight Hours Early

Chances are you probably won’t be awake at 1:04 a.m. Friday, June 21, when the sun will be directly overhead of the Tropic of Cancer, marking the official start of Summer 2013. But back here in Western New York, Buffalo Citybration will be making a major announcement about our summer season at 5:04 p.m. Thursday, June 20, giving us an eight-hour head start on the season that festival-loving Buffalonians love most!

Taste of Buffalo Celebrates 30 Years of "Fun By The Forkful"

Taste of Buffalo Celebrates 30 Years of "Fun By The Forkful"

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Markets, celebrates its 30th birthday this summer and everyone is invited to the two-day culinary party. Expect a birthday party like no other, complete with delicious cupcakes, cookies, chocolate and ice cream, as well as a large smorgasbord of the region’s most scrumptious culinary delights including barbecue, seafood, Asian and vegetarian, that have become favorites of the country’s largest annual two-day food festival. The summer event, which attracts approximately 450,000 hungry folks annually, returns Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 14 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo. This year’s Taste features 51 restaurants, three food trucks and seven wineries as well as a culinary stage, musical entertainment, and plenty of special offerings from a host of national and local sponsors.

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.

Jacobs Brings Thank-A-Vet Discount Program to City of Tonawanda

Jacobs Brings Thank-A-Vet Discount Program to City of Tonawanda

Erie County, NY- Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs was on the road in the City of Tonawanda, where Mayor Ron Pilozzi hosted the Clerk’s “Thank-A-Vet” Outreach in City Hall.

The “Thank-A-Vet” Discount Card Program is available to any veteran in Erie County who files their original military discharge papers with the County Clerk’s Office. DD-214’s are valuable documents that are proof of one’s military service and can be used to establish eligibility for a variety of benefits such as property tax exemptions, civil service credits and Military Honors.

Eligible veterans will receive a photo I.D. card which identifies them as an honorably discharged veteran which can be used at participating businesses throughout Erie County who have agreed to honor the card by providing the holders a discount on purchases or services.

Painting For Preservation Event at Trico Plant #1

Painting For Preservation Event at Trico Plant #1

Join Painting for Preservation for on-site art-making at the historic Trico Plant #1 on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 am- 12:30 pm. Trico is located at 817 Washington St.  Artists of all skill level and media are welcome as are any interested observers and community members.  Painting for Preservation (P4P) is an artists' initiative aimed at drawing attention to at-risk historic buildings and communities.