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The Metro Group, Inc.
75 Boxwood Lane
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Mailing Address:
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Buffalo, NY 14225
Phone:
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Wednesday, January 13, January 27, February 10 and February 24
10:00 AM
Looking to get out of the house with your young child? Join our fun series just for them! Each hour-long session will feature a variety of activities—such as stories, games, crafts and snack. Participants must sign up for the entire series. This program is for children ages 3 to 5. Materials fee = $10.00 per child; $6.00 per child for FORNP members. Advance registration is required; call 716-683-5959 to register.
2010 Conservation Tree & Shrub Seedling Program Date(s):
01/15/2010, 01/22/2010, 01/29/2010, 02/05/2010, 02/12/2010
Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedlings Available
Order forms for the 2010 Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale are now available from the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District.
The District is offering many varieties of conservation trees and shrubs, wildflower seed mixes, and seedling packets which have combinations of trees and shrubs chosen to attract, feed and shelter birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Landowners can practice conservation by planting seedlings and wildflowers to provide wildlife food and habitat, shelter crops and landscape, reduce heating/cooling expenses, protect water quality, reduce air pollution, and stabilize erodible land. Seedlings are also an inexpensive alternative for replacing trees that have been damaged or lost.
Thirty-two species of trees and shrubs are available this year. The one-to-three-year-old bare root seedlings, which range in size from 6 to 24 inches, are available in lots of 10 to 500. The District is also offering an expanded selection of four-year-old evergreen transplants which are more mature trees with thicker stems, more branching and more developed roots.
The District also stocks marking flags, fertilizer tablets, and tree shelters to help promote the success of your plantings. Bluebird nest boxes can be ordered through the program or be purchased at the District Office
Order forms may be obtained by stopping at the District office at 50 Commerce Way in East Aurora (behind Post Office), by calling (716) 652-8480 ext. 5, or by printing the order form from the District website at www.ecswcd.org. Orders are due by March 19, 2010 and pick-up will be on Saturday April 17, 2010 at the Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY.
After School Escape Date(s):
01/21/2010, 01/28/2010, 02/04/2010, 02/11/2010, 02/18/2010
4:30 PM
Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. No registration is required.
Help yourself manage depression, anxiety and nervous symptoms like panic, tension headaches, insomnia, and more with this long-proven cognitive-behavioral method from non-profit Abraham Low Institute/Recovery International.
Learn and practice this highly effective self-help method at open weekly meetings. Abraham Low Institute/Recovery is a volunteer-run organization and is NOT a 12-step program. You are welcome at any meeting and participation and donations are strictly voluntary. For more information visit www.recovery-inc.org
Thursday, 12:45 PM Buffalo VA Day Treatment Program
2963 Main St.
Buffalo, New York 14214
Room 14
Contact: Dale (716) 694-0104
kim@lowselfhelpsystems.org View Website
Unfortunately, many families feel overwhelmed and confused when it comes to financial matters. However, the need for understanding our financial strengths and weaknesses is imperative in today\'s economic conditions. While this can be difficult for the saviest household, many families and individuals find themselves at risk financially as a byproduct of other circumstances.
Our upcoming workshops aim to educate on how to: Develop monthly budgets, Build personal savings, Finance and plan for major purposes, Reduce personal debt, Understand and improve credit scores, Set financial goals and improve financial stability, and prepare for home ownership.
Our first set of free workshops will take place:
Tuesday Evenings, February 2-23
7:00-9:00pm
Old First Ward Community Center
62 Republic Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
You can register on our website nhssouthbuffalo.org or by calling our office at 823.3630. View Website
Help yourself manage depression, anxiety and nervous symptoms like panic, tension headaches, insomnia, and more with this long-proven cognitive-behavioral method from non-profit Abraham Low Institute/Recovery International.
Learn and practice this highly effective self-help method at open weekly meetings. Abraham Low Institute/Recovery is a volunteer-run organization and is NOT a 12-step program. You are welcome at any meeting and participation and donations are strictly voluntary. For more information visit www.recovery-inc.org
Tuesday, 7:30 PM St. Luke's Lutheran Church
900 Maryvale Dr.
Buffalo, New York 14225
Contact: Thomas (716) 668-2380
kim@lowselfhelpsystems.org
Help yourself manage depression, anxiety and nervous symptoms like panic, tension headaches, insomnia, and more with this long-proven cognitive-behavioral method from non-profit Abraham Low Institute/Recovery International.
Learn and practice this highly effective self-help method at open weekly meetings. Abraham Low Institute/Recovery is a volunteer-run organization and is NOT a 12-step program. You are welcome at any meeting and participation and donations are strictly voluntary. For more information visit www.recovery-inc.org
Saturday, 10:00 AM West Seneca Health Center
120 Gardenville Parkway West
West Seneca, NY 14224
Lifetime Health building, Commons room
Contact: Michele (716) 662-1149
kim@lowselfhelpsystems.org View Website
The Lancaster New York Historical Society is holding a Photograph Identification Event each Sunday in February (February 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2010) from 2 to 4 pm at its museum at 40 Clark Street in Lancaster, NY. Area citizens, especially those with long memories, are invited to peruse photos to help recognize its subjects. The effort is part of the Society’s project to create a digital photograph database.
Irs Outreach To Hctc Eligible Individuals Date(s):
02/08/2010, 02/09/2010,
The IRS is sponsoring a public outreach events from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to assist taxpayers who may be eligible for the Health Coverage Tax Credit on Monday and Tuesday, February 8th and 9th at the Holiday Inn Buffalo-Amherst, 1881 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, New York 14228
Overview sessions at both locations will start at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. HCTE representatives will be available from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For more information, call 1-866-628-HCTC or visit IRS.gov and search for HCTC View Website
Nature's Circle Date(s):
02/09/2010,
Read a story and have some fun during an outdoor circle time at Tifft. Silly songs, games and lots of fun help little ones comfortably engage in a natural setting. Let’s learn to enjoy nature together!
Ages 2-3
Tuesday January 12: Winter Wonders
Tuesday February 9: Nature’s Coats
10:30-11:15AM View Website
Listening And Responding To Children Date(s):
02/09/2010,
Listening and Responding to Children
Date: February 9, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Parent Network of WNY
1000 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
This workshop will help emphasize the importance of good communication skills in developing a close, positive relationship with your child. Explores ways of listening and responding that may improve communication. Contact us by phone at (716) 332-4170 or toll-free at (866) 277-4762. To register online: http://www.parentnetworkwny.org/Home/Workshops/WorkshopRegistration View Website
Child & Family Services\\\' Foster Care & Adoption Ge Date(s):
02/09/2010,
General information meetings for Foster Care & Adoption at Child & Family Services are held the second Tuesday of each month, from 10 am - 12 noon & 6 pm - 8pm. Meetings are held at Child & Family Services, 844 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209. Please call 882-0555 with any questions or to RSVP View Website
Play Group Date(s):
02/10/2010, 02/17/2010, 02/24/2010,
New session for a play group has begun. Ages 0- 5 years with an attending guardian. Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 12 noon. Cornerstone Community Church, corner of Kenmore Ave. and Capen Blvd. Questions call 632-3508.
Nyc Venture Capital And Angel Showcase Date(s):
02/11/2010,
Sponsored by Credit Suisse
The Kick-off Venture Event of the Year!
Did you ever want a guaranteed way to meet, shake hands and give your
summary to 20+ of the hottest Venture Funds & Angel Investor Groups
in the the NYC area?
Here is your shot! FundingPost is hosting its VC Showcase in midtown, NYC!
Our previous VC Showcases in CA, MA, DC, NY and PA were sold-out!
At this VC Conference, 20+ VC Funds & Angel Groups will be exhibiting their firms during a great cocktail party setting. Each Fund will have their own table setup for the sole purpose of meeting great new companies.
We call it a - "Reverse Venture Fair" - Where you go up and meet the VCs versus waiting for them to come and meet you.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet investors - make sure to bring lots of executive summaries and business cards to hand out!
Additionally, there will be an optional Pitching Workshop from 2:30pm-4:45pm. The cost to participate in the workshop will be $400. This Workshop includes the $125 ticket to the event, and a 1/4 page listing in the Venture Guide Magazine (normally $125). Most importantly, it includes an exclusive advanced meeting with the participating VC & Angel Funds between 5 & 6pm, where you can shake hands and give your Elevator Pitch in person! There are only 20 spaces left in the workshop.
Location: Credit Suisse
One Madison Avenue NY, NY 10010
Date: Thursday, Feb 11, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 9:15pm
Cost:
- Entrepreneur Raising Capital: $125
- Entrepreneur Raising Capital + Workshop: $400
- Investor / Service Provider: $125 View Website
The North Tonawanda Neighborhood watch group is hosting a seminar for the public. This seminar will involve awareness issues regarding crimes on children, young adults as well as adults. Jim and Nina Wood of YI-DAN CHA GI Martial Art Center will be discussing statistics, laws on using self-defense and hands-on basic self-defense.
Many predator lures are used on citizens to involve them in a crime or an assault. All adults over 18 are urged to attend. If you do not have the information or the knowledge on what to do should a possible dangerous situation occur, you may not know how to react.
Jim Wood is an 8th Degree Black Belt, a Certified Professional Martial Artist through Chuck Norris and a Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor.
Nina Wood is a 1st Degree Black Belt, a Certified Self-Defense Instructor and an Agent for The National Security Alliance Kid / Women Safe Network.
The seminar will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 7:30. There is no fee to attend. Adults over 18 only please. View Website
Buffalo State College Rockwell Brass Free Concert Date(s):
02/11/2010,
Rockwell Brass free concert featuring classics by Bach, Weelkes, and Ewazen. Quintet members are: Nathan Barnes (trumpet); Rick Fleming (trombone); Lee Brusino (French horn); Fred Lenz (tuba); James Francisco (trumpet). The quintet was formed in 2001 under the direction of Fleming, associate professor, Buffalo State College Music Department. 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College. For more information, call 878-6401.
Music By \\ Date(s):
02/12/2010,
Friday, February 12th, \\\"Hit-N-Run\\\" will be playing at \\\"Macaroon\\\'s Nite Club.\\\" Join \\\"Second Chance Animal Rescue Group\\\" at their fundraiser to raise money for their shelter from 7 to 11. Enterance fee $ 20.00 at the door and it includes drinks, food, Chinese Auction and music by \\\"Hit-n-Run\\\"....For pre-sale tickets, contact Michelle at 668-6222. View Website
Themetray Auction Date(s):
02/12/2010,
NT High School Hockey is sponsoring a theme tray auction on Friday Feb. 12, 2010. It will be held at the Renaissance Club, 252 Vandervoort St. in North Tonawanda from 5 PM until 10 PM. The drawing will be held at 7:30 PM. There will be food, raffles and music. Call 692-5073 for more information.
Prepare The Way Date(s):
02/12/2010, 03/12/2010, 04/09/2010, 05/14/2010,
Healing Waters ~ Dancing for the Spirit, Soul, & Body
469 Abbott Road
Buffalo, NY 14220
716-604-4711
“PREPARE THE WAY”
Night Of Worship
Friday, Feb. 12th
6:45 pm
You are invited to come worship the Lord and lift up holy hands.
Play an instrument; sing a new song.
Dance freely before the Lord, or bow down in humble adoration.
My heart has been stirred to open the doors of Healing Waters for a night of worship
adoration
praise
and thanksgiving.
This is for women & men who have a heart
to worship and wish to get closer to God.
This is for those who need to get away for a little “alone” time to renew their relationship once again with your first Love.
This is for those who know His love and want to let His praises show.
This is for those going through some trials and need to lay it at his feet and begin to see it through God’s eyes.
Peace.
Be
still.
This too shall pass.
And now for some very practical information:
• If you have flags please feel free to bring them (small are best due to ceiling height).
• Please wear comfortable, modest clothing that allows you to move around freely – this includes wearing worship garments if you have them – dress for an audience of One.
• There is no child care. This worship evening is for adults.
• If you arrive after 7:00 please come in quietly.
• Dance shoes are great if you have them.
• If it is raining or snowing please have a dry pair of shoes to use in the studio.
• This is a free event - not a performance, no membership required.
• Please pray for God’s will to be accomplished. It is always about relationship.
• You may RSVP by email or phone if you want to be sure to have a place saved for you.
Blessings!
Romance Date(s):
02/12/2010,
464 Celebrates it's first year anniversary with "Romance". We'll show you ours if you us yours.
Including works from artists: Caroline Bronckers, Kimberly Campbell, Scott Carr, Jackie Daunce, Alana Adetol Fajemisin, Lynda Gates, T.J. Griffin, Patti Harris, Scott Klaurens, Ingrid Luongo, Michael Mulley, Nickel City Girls Design, Beth Pascucci, Daniel Rodgers, Destiny Rogowski, Tara Sasiadek, Carl Schifano, Kath Schifano, Deb Sterner, Kristen Szramkowski, Chuck Tingley, Anna Todaro, Marcus L. Wise and many more. And as usual, the work of our 40+ member artists will be on display and available for purchase.
There will also be a Jewelry sale featuring the work of Dana Saylor, Talulah, Crocus Bay, Jeannie Foster, and Tara Nova.
Featuring live music from classical guitarist Ray Lorigo.
Romance will be reprising our interactive arts installation- "What's in your heart" from our grand opening, where each visitor gets to get creative and cut out a heart and write what they love on it. Each heart is then hung in the display windows of the gallery for the three week duration of the show.
Additionally, there will be a silent auction to benefit the gallery over the coming year featuring great items and services including a custom painted portrait by Chuck Tingley, a private painting course from Beth Okonczak, a private guitar lesson from Jim Wynne, a repurposed furniture item done Nickel City Girls style and much more.
Also, 464 celebrates the “Grand Opening” of Framed and Cornered, who will be offering custom framing through the gallery. They will be offering a 20% discount to anyone who brings in work to be framed or who purchases a work from the gallery that they would like framed.
Complimentary wine, beer and food until it runs out. Free parking and Admission. Sponsored in part by Joe's Service Center.
Come celebrate with us for our biggest party yet!!
716.983.2112 or MINDWEB.us@mac.com for more information.
www.MINDWEB.us View Website
Auxiliary Magazine Launch At Cats Like Us Date(s):
02/12/2010,
Cats Like Us @ 67 Main Street in Tonawanda, NY is hosting Auxiliary Magazine in-store for our February issue release. We're having a *free* ice cream social from 6p-8p and a raffle basket filled with retro-licious goodies from 12p-8p (winner will be announced at the end of the evening)
If you can't make it to our party in person, you can read Auxiliary Magazine's issue and blogs @ www.auxiliarymagazine.com AND for all your retro clothing and lifestyle needs, shop 24/7 @ www.catslikeus.com
Cats Like Us will also be having a sale 20% off select red items for Valentine's Day!
Celebrating Five Decades Of Music / Fundraiser F Date(s):
02/12/2010,
CELEBRATING FIVE DECADES OF MUSIC / FUNDRAISER FOR COMPASS HOUSE
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12 6:00pm TO ?
CLUB PARADISE
3950 MCKINLEY PARKWAY
HAMBURG NY
648.4944
MUSIC.....DANCING... FUN ....FOOD ... RAFFLES...
FOR MORE INFO CALL 846.9230
OR GO TO WWW.WNYDATESPOT.COM View Website
Frosty Feathers Date(s):
02/13/2010,
Saturday, February 13
10:30 AM
Join us as we search for winter resident birds. You can be part of the Great Backyard Bird Count! Advance registration is required; call 716-683-5959 to register.
Cross Country Ski Tour Date(s):
02/13/2010,
Saturday, February 13
1:00 PM
Bring your own skis or rent a pair (limited sizes) and glide through The Woods on a guided tour. Ski rental = $2.00/pair; free for FORNP members. Advance registration is required; call 716-683-5959 to register.
Winter Wonders Sleepover Date(s):
02/13/2010,
Come spend the night at Tifft and join us in some winter fun! Pizza, snacks, cocoa and s’mores, a night hike, snow art and more are in store! Continental breakfast will be served before you head home!
Families (Kids ages 5 and up)
Saturday February 13-Sunday February 14
6:30PM-8:30AM
Non Members: $28 per person
Tifft
Pre-registration required. Please call 896-5200, ext. 338. View Website
Winterfest Street Hockey Tournement Date(s):
02/13/2010, 02/14/2010,
outdoor street hockey 20 teams payout top five five on five call 7163530238 leave message will call back with all details
Mancini By Moonlight Date(s):
02/13/2010,
THE BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA presents
a Valentime weekend concert "MANCINI BY MOONLIGHT.
Henry Mancini created some of the most popular and endearing scores for American films. from MOON RIVER in "Breakfast at Tiffany's",the classic "Pink Panther"theme to Peter Gunn.
Mancini's music remains vividly evocative today as it did when you first heard it.
Ask about our Concert/Dinner special.
Prices from $21.00 to $46.00.
Still good seats available.
call 885-0331 ext 417 for more info and ticketing View Website
Come join the fun at the 2010 Alden Winterfest's newest event, Plasma-car races! Plasma-cars (the newest in self-propelled cars!) will be raced around an outdoor track. Plasma car races are sponsored by Alden Pools & Play and John & Mary's, sign up today at either location. This fun event will be run on February 13th between 11am and 2pm. Cool cash prizes will be awarded in three age groups. Under 9, 10-15, and 16 and over. First place to receive $50.00 and second place $25.00 in all age groups!
“art Healing & Health” Date(s):
02/13/2010,
SATURDAY AFTERNOONS IN FEBRUARY “ART HEALING & HEALTH” AT Impact Artists Gallery 2010: 9th Annual Fine Art & Healing Exhibition Feb. 5-27, 2010
February 13: 1:30 pm Eileen Hothow MS, LCRC Board Certified Art Therapist/Supervisor of Creative Edge Arts Studio will lead a panel discussion with other local Art Therapists . They will relay how individuals recovering from Illness or Addiction use expressive arts to promote and enhance their recovery process. Their clients will discuss their art exhibited in the show & how the process of creating art enhanced their healing.
Place: Impact Artists Gallery,
Tri-Main Bldg. Suite 545, 2495 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14214 716-835-6817.
Valentine Eve Spaghetti Dinner & Chinese Auction Date(s):
02/13/2010,
Valentine Eve Spahetti Dinner and Chinese Auction to be held on Sat. Feb. 13 4-8pm. Marilla Fire Hall, 1949 West Ave. (off of Two Rod Road) in Marilla, NY. Have a wonderful dinner while 'Jack Civiletto' sings. $15.00 a person, includes your dinner, refreshments, bread, choice of dessert and open bar from 4-8pm with wine and beer. Plus with every admission you get 2 sheets of Chinese auction tickets and a change to win 'A night out on the Town Package'. There will also be door prizes. For more information go to www.petconnectionprogramsinc.com or call 716-652-0192. All proceeds go to the animals at the shelter. View Website
Sunday In The Cemetery/winter Concert & Lecture Se Date(s):
02/14/2010,
Sunday, February 14. 2010, 2pm - The Entertainers and Writers of Forest Lawn - Lecture by Patrick Kavanagh, Forest Lawn Researcher. Musical entertainment by Billy McEwen and Joe Head, renowned Buffalo musicians perform Romantic tunes. View Website
Daytona 500 Race Party Date(s):
02/14/2010,
Carriagers Social Club
224 Fisher Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
$8.00 per persone includes buffet,Two cash bars, two floors to party on with multople large screen TVs. Autographed memorabilia and prizes. Also on facebook (Carriagers Social Club Daytona 500 race party )
Valentine's Day Bunch Date(s):
02/14/2010,
The Cattaraugus Fireman aux is throwing the Cattaraugus library a bunch on Valentines Day. At the bunch there will be a Chinese auction and a bake sale. The bake sale is by the local Girl Scouts. Some of the items at the Chinese auction are Season passes to Rose Brook golf course, 1hr Swedish massages, autographed books, dinner certificates,ski tickets, $25 off tax prep, free oil changes, assorted gift baskets,and much much more. All are welcome to come.Prices are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 10.This is all happening at the Cattaraugus Fireman's Club on Memorial Drive in Cattaraugus. All proceeds go to the Cattaraugus Free Library's roof fund. We want to thank everyone helping out with this.
Friends of the Cattaraugus Free Library
Snowshoe Walk Date(s):
02/16/2010,
Tuesday, February, 16
10:30 AM
Got cabin fever? Join us for an energetic walk on snowshoes. Snowshoe rental = $2.00/pair; free for FORNP members. Advance registration is required; call 716-683-5959 to register.
Dinner And Movie “the Cross” At Grace Church Date(s):
02/16/2010, 02/16/2010,
On Tuesday, February, 16th, Grace Lutheran Church, corner of Payne and Robinson, North Tonawanda will be hosting a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper starting at 6:00 PM with the movie “The Cross” starting at 7:00 PM. A donation for supper will be accepted but the movie is free. All are invited to attend.
“The Cross” is an inspiring documentary about the ministry of Arthur Blessitt, a street preacher during the early days of the Jesus Movement who God called to carry the Gospel and a 12-foot cross through every sovereign nation and major island group in the world. Audiences will laugh and cry as they experience Arthur's 40-year journey through war zones, firing squads, deadly jungles, city streets and poor villages. It's a moving story of a man who showed the world that the cross is not a symbol of judgment but of love, while discovering himself the amazing life that results from faithfully walking out your God-given purpose and destiny...one step at a time.
Come to dinner and the movie or just the movie. Free child care will be available during the movie. Reservations for supper are preferred by calling the church at 693-2420 or 694-2451.
Arnold Chiari Wny Support Group Meeting Date(s):
02/16/2010,
This group will meet to share personal experiences, lend support, spread awareness for Arnold Chiari One Malformation, and be a source of information to those that need it. As the group grows I hope to bring in experts and start a walk here locally. If you want to get involved please join us.
This meeting will have a guest speaker discussing the benefits of naturopathic medicine!Please RSVP to Agnes at sweetpea324@verizon.net please put WNY Chiari in the subject line when responding.
The table reservation will be under: WNY Chiari.Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Perkins Restaurant, 8444 Transit Rd. East Amherst, NY 14051
Disclaimer: Any advice or information given is from personal experiences only and not to replace your own doctors recommendations.
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