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Events from July 3 thru 10
Professional Development Workshops Date(s):
06/29/2009, 06/30/2009, 07/01/2009, 07/02/2009, 07/03/2009
The Arts in Education Institute will host their annual Professional Development Workshop from June 29th to July 3rd from 8AM to 3:30PM, at various locations including Niagara Fall High School, Medaille College and the Our Lady of Victory Basilica. This workshop brings together teachers, student teachers and art enthusiasts to design imaginative ways of integrating the arts into their curriculum and explore new ways to experience works of art.
The schedule for each day's session is below:
Monday June 29th: Graphic Novel, The Arrival by Shaun Tan, at Medaille College
Tuesday June 30th: A Midsummer’s Night Dream at Niagara Falls High School
Wednesday July 1st: Sisters of Sheynville, Toronto music group, at Medaille College
Thursday July 2nd: Our Lady of Victory Basilica at the Our Lady of Victory Basilica
Friday July 3rd: Toe Tappin’ Blues with Broadway dance star Jimmy Tate and Buffalo bass player Rodney Appleby at Medaille College
Walk To Wellness Beginner's Walking Group Date(s):
07/01/2009, 07/08/2009, 07/15/2009, 07/22/2009, 07/29/2009
Walking is a low-impact exercise to help you lose weight, burn fat and get fit! Schofield Adult Wellness Center, 3333 Elmwood Avenue in Kenmore, is offering a 10-week walking program beginning on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Call us at 995-3851 to register. Join us at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday as we warm up, stretch and walk together in the Schofield neighborhood. We’ll end with another stretching session. Walks will begin at 1/2 a mile and we’ll work our way up as we progress. Call to sign up and we’ll send you more information on what to expect and how to prepare for our weekly walks.
Friendship Festival Date(s):
07/01/2009, 07/02/2009, 07/03/2009, 07/04/2009, 07/05/2009
Family Friendly Outdoor Festival - Rides, live animals, Food stands, & craft show. Live bands and free contests. Live Tigers on Display (W TH F & Sa) Petting Zoo (F & Sa) Alpacas on display everyday. Beauty contest, Pie Baking conest, Fishing Contest, Kids Day, Face painting -- AA FREE. go to
www.4thatriverside.com to see entire schedule. View Website
Freindship Festival Date(s):
07/01/2009, 07/02/2009, 07/03/2009, 07/04/2009, 07/05/2009
Family Friendly Outdoor Festival - Riverside Park Buffalo NY. Rides, live animals, Food stands, & craft show. Live bands and free contests. Live Tigers on Display (W TH F & Sa) Petting Zoo (F & Sa) Alpacas on display everyday. Beauty contest, Pie Baking conest, Fishing Contest, Kids Day, Face painting -- ALL FREE. go to www.4thatriverside.com to see entire schedule. View Website
Family Friendly Outdoor Festival - Riverside Park Buffalo NY. Rides, live animals, Food stands, & craft show. Live bands and free contests. Live Tigers on Display (W TH F & Sa) Petting Zoo (F & Sa) Alpacas on display everyday. Beauty contest, Pie Baking conest, Fishing Contest, Kids Day, Face painting -- ALL FREE. go to www.4thatriverside.com to see entire schedule. View Website
Friendship Festival Date(s):
07/01/2009, 07/02/2009, 07/03/2009, 07/04/2009, 07/05/2009
Family Friendly Outdoor Festival - Riverside Park Buffalo NY. Rides, live animals, Food stands, & craft show. Live bands and free contests. Live Tigers on Display (W TH F & Sa) Petting Zoo (F & Sa) Alpacas on display everyday. Beauty contest, Pie Baking conest, Fishing Contest, Kids Day, Face painting -- ALL FREE. go to www.4thatriverside.com to see entire schedule. View Website
Buffalo City Mission\'s Thrift Store Sale Explosion Date(s):
07/03/2009, 07/04/2009,
Just in time for this year’s big Independence Day celebration, the Buffalo City Mission will commemorate the holiday by offering customers 50 percent off sales at its West Seneca and Depew thrift store locations.
Scheduled for Friday, July 3rd from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 4th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2303 Union Road in West Seneca and 510 Dick Road within the Dick-Urban Plaza in Depew both stores offer gently used jeans, shirts, shorts, shoes and other clothing for men, women and children—and one-of-a kind household items, donated by the community. All purchases are tax-deductible.
Proceeds from the sale will provide meals, shelter and life-changing programs for the homeless and poor of Buffalo and Western New York. Customers can also donate money or gently used clothing during their shopping experience. View Website
4th Of July Date(s):
07/04/2009,
Come to Olean for the 4th of July and see the largest fireworks display in Western New York. Please check our website for more information.
Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields Date(s):
07/04/2009,
Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields are performing at
ERIE CANAL HARBOR AT CANAL SIDE
"FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION"
ERIE CANAL HARBOR
CENTRAL WHARF, Downtown Buffalo, NY
Event Starts at 5:00 PM, Fireworks at Dusk
Dangerfields Set Starts at 8:30 PM
2nd Leon D. Carr Fundraiser/ Redbone Classic Date(s):
07/05/2009,
Please join us on July 5th, 2009 at Beaver Island State Park, on Grand Island for the 2nd annual Leon D. Carr Memorial Fundraiser/ Redbone Classic Golf and Disc Golf tournament. Proceeds benefit a E.C.C. scholarship, UNYTS (Upstate NY Transplant Services), and other local youth activies.
Go on to www.leondcarr.com to register now for the golf tournaments and for more information.
We are holding a cat adoption event at Petco at 1459 Niagara Falls Blvd on Sunday, July 5th, 1pm-5pm. Our adoption fee is $70.00. All of our cats have been spayed or neutered. They have had at least their 1st series of shots and all have been tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV. Our group also runs a low cost spay/neuter clinic for cats and kittens. Visit our web site at www.niagarafelinefriends.com for more information or email us at niagarafelinefriends@yahoo.com View Website
Food? Gross! Date(s):
07/06/2009,
Portville Library’s Summer Reading Program kick-offs Monday evening, July 6 at 6:30 sharp! Kids will have the opportunity to prepare gross food, play with it and maybe even sample it. Is it really food or just gross? View Website
Nature’s Circle: “bee” Is For Buzz Date(s):
07/07/2009,
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd. Buffalo, NY 14203
Read a story and have some fun during outdoor circle time at Tifft. Silly songs, games and lots of fun help little ones engage in a natural setting. Let’s learn to enjoy nature together. For children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Pre-registration required. Please call 896-5200, Ext. 338. Non-members: $4 per child and adult. $2 additional children with same adult.
Large Marvin Date(s):
07/07/2009,
Large Marvin is performing at
GRAND ISLAND "TOWN HALL CONCERTS"
TOWN HALL GAZEBO
Grand Island Blvd. & Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, NY (Located behind Grand Island Town Hall)
7:00 PM till 8:30 PM
FREE SHOW
Summer Day Camp "Camp A.L.I.V.E." will take place at Love Alive Christin Cathedral, 360 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14204. 8am-6pm daily, Ages 4-14 are welcome. Educational & Recreational activites. Contact (716) 893-7067 for more info. View Website
Little Tykes Mini Nature Camp Date(s):
07/08/2009,
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd. Buffalo, NY 14203
Make sure no child stays inside this summer. Bring them out to Tifft Nature Preserve. Nature games, crafts, hikes and more. Snacks provided. Pre-registration required. Please call 896-5200, Ext. 338. $10 per child and adult.
Healing Mass Date(s):
07/09/2009,
"A Healing Mass in honor of St. Peregrine, the patron saint of cancer, will take place on Thursday, July 9th at 7:00pm for the St. John Newman Parish at the St. Cecilia site, 991 Centerline Road, Sheldon, NY. Rev. David A. Bellittiere and the Friends of St. Peregrine cordially invite those who are afflicted with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses, who wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick to attend this special healing mass." For more information call 283-0011. View Website
Boston Patriots Football & Cheer Registration Date(s):
07/09/2009,
The Boston Patriots will be holding the final registration for Football & Cheerleading on Thursday July 9th, from 6-8pm. The registration will be held at Charlap's on Boston State Road. Registration forms and more information can be found on the website. Eteamz.active.com/BostonPatriotsFootball View Website
Boston Football & Cheer Registration Date(s):
07/09/2009,
The Boston Patriots will be having a final Football & Cheerleading registration on Thursday, July 9th, from 6-8pm. Registration will be held at Charlap's on Boston State Rd, Boston. Registration forms and more information can be found on the website. ****FRESHMAN AND JV CHEERLEADERS ARE NEEDED!!! *** View Website
Allegany River Fest Date(s):
07/10/2009, 07/11/2009, 07/12/2009,
This summer’s ultimate place for country-western fun and entertainment the whole family will enjoy! Come and see country music superstars, Heartland, Sean Patrick McGraw and The Bobby Hartle Band. sign up for either the Softball or Lacrosse Tournaments. Join us in the fun at The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta. Plenty of children's entertainment - hayrides, pony rides, petting zoo and much more!
Free Music Fridays @ The Hard Rock Cafe Date(s):
07/10/2009, 07/17/2009, 07/24/2009, 07/31/2009,
July 10 - Free Music Friday @ 10 PM – 2 AM
Featuring: eXit!
July 17 - Free Music Friday @ 10 PM – 2 AM
Featuring: Bleeding Hearts
July 24 - Free Music Friday @ 10 PM – 2 AM
Featuring: Naughty Dawg
July 31 - Free Music Friday @ 10 PM – 2 AM
Featuring: The Todd Eberwine Band
The Hard Rock Cafe
333 Prospect Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303 View Website
Nyckel City's 1st: Buffalo Music Xperience Date(s):
07/10/2009,
Nyckel City's First: BUFFALO MUSIC XPERIENCE
WHAT: Nyckel City presents its First BUFFALO MUSIC XPERIENCE. Come see a variety of Buffalo musicians as they perform at the Town Ballroom on Main Street. This concert is the first in a series in which we want to diversify and encourage the Buffalo music scene. Spanning different genres of music we are striving to bring a collaboration between Buffalo musicians and Buffalo music audiences. Come join the fun, creativity, and power of Nyckel City's First: BUFFALO MUSIC XPERIENCE.
DATE: July 10, 2009
TIME: 7pm doors (8pm show)
LOCATION:
Town Ballroom
681 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
BANDS:
Edreys (www.myspace.com/edreysmusic)
Displaced (www.myspace.com/displaced)
Summur Reign Revolution (www.myspace.com/summurreignrevolution08)
Off the Cuff (www.myspace.com/otcmusik)
TICKETS:
$15 pre sale
$17 at the door
18+ with VALID ID
TO PURCHASE PRE SALE TICKETS:
jswan@nyckelcity.com
716 479 3880
tickets.com and all tickets.com locations as well (when it gets set up on the site)
Public Nature Walk Date(s):
07/10/2009, 07/24/2009, 07/24/2009, 08/07/2009, 08/21/2009
A guided tour of the animals and plants of Stiglmeier Park in Cheektowaga will be given on Fridays at 9:30 AM on the following dates: 7/10, 7/21, 8/10, and 8/24
Weather permitting. For more information call the the Cheecktowaga Conservation Corps at 656-2288
HUGE OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET!
Saturday, August 22, 9a-4p
TLC Church
1230 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville
VENDORS WANTED!
High Profile Location!
Free Admission! Free Parking!
Free Face Painting! Live Music!
Food, Beverages.
Great family fun! Rain date
Aug. 29. 631-3638 View Website
Biker Church Date(s):
07/15/2009, 06/22/2009, 06/29/2009, 07/06/2009, 07/13/2009
It's church for bikers !
7 - 7:30 pm
Ride afterwards for food & ice cream.
All makes of bikes are welcome.
call Don, 695-2789 for more info. View Website
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