Families

Paint Like James: Lovely Watercolor Workshop for Kids with Their Adults

Submitted by Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society

Monday, August 15th, 2011, 9:29am

Paint Like James: Lovely Watercolor Workshop for Kids with Their Adults

Kids Watercolor Workshop

In conjunction with Autistic Services, Inc. and “James Marino: Bflo Watercolors,” exhibition

A watercolor workshop for children will take place at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society on Wednesday August 17, from 6-7 p.m. This program is scheduled during the Museum’s new extended Wednesday evening hours.

Children of all ages are welcome, accompanied by adults. Participants will tour the Museum’s Community Gallery exhibition “James Marino: Bflo Watercolors” with Historical Society program manager Tara Lyons and then participate in introductory watercolor painting with Autistic Services, Inc. teaching artist Dana Ranke.

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Sing Along with the Historical Society's 'Music at the Museum'

Submitted by Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, 9:55am

Sing Along with the Historical Society's 'Music at the Museum'

In conjunction with its ongoing Community Gallery exhibit, “James Marino: Bflo Watercolors,” which is co-sponsored by Autistic Services, Inc, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society is pleased to present “Music at the Museum with Autistic Services, Inc.”

This community-oriented, family-friendly evening takes place on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The evening will include music-oriented crafting, and a family sing-a-long, with hands on instruments, led by Miriam Minkoff, Autistic Services' music director.

Vintage silent cartoons will be screened in the museum’s auditorium, with live pianist John L. playing along on the Historical Society's 1911 pipe organ. Free museum tours and artifact hunts are included.

Admission for this event is FREE for Historical Society members, and free with regular museum admission for non-members.

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An Afternoon with Gene Baur

Submitted by Danielle Legg, Animal Advocate Blogger

Monday, August 8th, 2011, 9:39am

This afternoon, Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary, will be speaking at Minty Wellness in Darien Center, NY. Admission for the event is $10, a portion will support Farm Sanctuary. A small vegan buffet meal will be provided following a discussion. This event is a perfect opportunity to hear about how eating a vegetarian diet can improve not only your own life, but the lives of many others as well. There will be an opportunity try some great vegetarian food, hear about Gene's book "Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and MInds About Animals and Food", and to meet, and be inspired by, Gene Baur.

Raffle items shown here, and include an overnight getaway at Minty Wellness, and a masage donated by David Kimball of Buffalo NY.

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NEWS: Open Late Wednesdays, Food Truck on Thursdays, Walking Tour Sunday

Submitted by Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011, 5:03pm

NEWS: Open Late Wednesdays, Food Truck on Thursdays, Walking Tour Sunday

New Wednesday Hours

Wednesday August 3 marks the first day that the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society will open its doors for evening hours. New hours for the musuem are 12 noon to 8 p.m. Regular museum admission applies.

Look for special programming, like next week's Music at the Museum with Autistic Services (Weds. Aug. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.). Aside from tours and vintage cartoons screened with live accompaniment on our 1911 pipe organ, there'll also be a sing-along and hands-on instrument craft-making.

Food Truck Here for Thursday Lunch

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Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Lists August 6 Activities

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Sunday, July 31st, 2011, 1:26pm

Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Lists August 6 Activities

The Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market, a Western New York tradition featuring more than 30 vendors selling fresh, seasonal and local products, is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, rain or shine. Providing musical entertainment at the open-air venue this week, August 6, will be singer/guitarist Kate Shaffer from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

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Online Registration Starts Today for 116th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot!

Submitted by YMCA Buffalo Niagara

Friday, July 29th, 2011, 9:15am

Online Registration Starts Today for 116th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot!

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is pleased to announce that beginning July 28 you will now be able to register for the 116th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot online.

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The 2011 Erie County Fair is Prepared for Another Big Year

Submitted by Holly Smyczynski, Sr. Marketing Coordinator

Thursday, July 28th, 2011, 8:48am

The 2011 Erie County Fair is Prepared for Another Big Year

It is almost August and you know what that means, it is almost time for the Fair! Celebrating 12 days of family fun and entertainment from August 10-21 on the Hamburg Fairgrounds where kids 12 and under are FREE everyday! The Fair has been voted the top Family Fun Event by Buffalo Spree!

Some of the new FREE entertainment highlights include:

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