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New Directions Youth and Family Services Set to Uncork 4th Annual Wines of Distinction

New Directions Youth and Family Services Set to Uncork 4th Annual Wines of Distinction

All proceeds from annual fundraiser will help to update recreational equipment
and fund recreational activities for at-risk children

Six-Year Old Raises Over $800 for Roswell Park

HAMBURG, NY-A little boy with a big heart raised a lot of money Tuesday for Roswell Park.

Evan Federowicz, 6, lost both of his grandparents to cancer and wanted to do something about it. Surrounded by banners and balloons, Evan, accompanied by his mom, got his head shaved at Donovan & Company in Hamburg.

A family friend recovering from leukemia was also on hand for support. When it was all over, the Cheektowaga boy raised over $800 for the cause.

 

Erie County Fair Announces FREE Concert - Hotel California, Aug. 9th

Erie County Fair Announces FREE Concert - Hotel California, Aug. 9th

The Erie County Fair will welcome Eagles Tribute Band, HOTEL CALIFORNIA on the Buffalo.com Grandstand at the Erie County Fair, August 9th, sponsored by WGRZ Ch. 2 and 97 Rock.  Admission to this concert is FREE with paid gate admission to the Erie County Fair.  HOTEL CALIFORNIA will take the stage following the Firefighter's Parade. 

This year's Erie County Fair runs August 7th - 18th at the Hamburg Fairgrounds. For more information on this year's Erie County Fair visit www.ecfair.org

 

 

Tips for Traveling with Fido and Felix

Tips for Traveling with Fido and Felix

 

(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!)

As you prepare for your pet's big adventure with the family, here are some travel Dos (and one travel Don't) to help get you off to the right start:

Do visit your veterinarian before you leave to ensure your pet is ready to travel. Request an updated health certificate with information on vaccinations and if necessary, re-stock your pet's medication. Be sure to find out what to include in your pet's first aid kit.

Writing Workshop Planned at Dog Ears Bookstore

Writing Workshop Planned at Dog Ears Bookstore

 

The nonprofit Dog Ears Bookstore, located at 688 Abbott Road in South Buffalo, will host a One-Act Playwriting Workshop — a four-week course running from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 13 through Monday, June 3. The course will be led by Mark Lloyd, a local writer, poet, playwright and director.

During the workshop, participants will learn how to write a short one-act play, defined as a play of 15 minutes or less. The cost of the four-week course is $60, with a minimum class size of six people. Writers should bring pens and paper. To register for the workshop, please call Dog Ears Bookstore at 823-2665.

Catholic Charities Appeal Reaches $9.7 Million Mark

Less than one month after Appeal Week 2013 ended, volunteers for the annual Appeal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo must raise $1 million more to reach this year’s $10.7 million campaign goal. Today, the organization announced $9,738,391.31 has been raised in cash and pledges, representing 91 percent of the goal. Appeal officials said this is right on track with where the 2012 Appeal stood at this time last year.

Appeal Week 2013, held March 17-24, marked the strongest push for parish donations to support the myriad programs Catholic Charities offers, including behavioral health services, food pantries, basic relief services, the refugee assistance program, and counseling for individuals, children and families.

The 2013 Appeal ends June 30 and efforts to increase support from lapsed and new donors will continue in parishes, schools and the corporate community.

International Food Festival to Bring Tastes of the World to Nearby London

International Food Festival to Bring Tastes of the World to Nearby London

The International Food Festival, an annual event featuring a wide variety of international cuisine selections, world craft vendors, carnival rides and live entertainment, makes a tasty return to beautiful Victoria Park in nearby London, Ontario, from June 21-23.

From hot and spicy to cool and sweet, the International Food Festival will take you around the world and have you home after dinner. The event will feature appetizers, desserts and full meals. Portuguese, Caribbean, Mexican, Chinese, Serbian, Italian, Polish and Greek are just some of the dishes to be enjoyed!