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Come join us for our monthly 9-ball tournament at Pocketeer Billiards, 2444 Clinton Street, Cheektowaga (near Harlem Rd.) Doors will open at 12:30 pm to practice and the tournament will get underway at 2:00. Entry fee is $45.00 which includes your greens fees.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the pool hall at 822-7665.
See you all soon.
Art Exhibit Of Landscapes And Still Life Oil Paint Date(s):
11/01/2009, 11/07/2009, 11/14/2009, 11/21/2009, 11/28/2009
Art Exhibit of landscapes and still life oil paintings by WNY artist Sarah Brill. Buffalo State College E.H. Butler Library Circulation Gallery. Viewable during regular library hours; see http://library.buffalostate.edu/hours/index.php Contact: Barbara Vaughan at vaughabj@buffalostate.edu, or 878-6317.
Pet Connection Programs, Inc. Fundraiser Date(s):
11/07/2009, 11/14/2009,
Pet Connection Programs Inc. will be at the Walden Flea Market on Walden Ave in Cheektowaga on Saturday, Nov. 7 and Saturday Nov. 14 from 10-4pm. We will be selling our famous totes filled with an assortment of animal food and goods. We will also be selling bake goods. So come on out and show your support. All money raised goes to the sheltered animals. For more information go to www.petconectionprogramsinc.com or call 652-0192. View Website
Buffalo State College And Casting Hall Productions Date(s):
11/12/2009, 11/13/2009, 11/14/2009, 11/20/2009, 11/21/2009
The S.S. American is shoving off from New York to England and is carrying an unusual group of passengers. After a series of hilarious, mad cap events, this famous Cole Porter musical will have you laughing, singing, dancing and relishing a style of days gone by. Cole Porter's Anything Goes is a fine piece of Americana, a musical farce of pure, unapologetic entertainment, with fantastic songs, mistaken identities, and general mayhem set aboard a cruise ship enjoy! Buffalo State College students can purchase tickets at the Rockwell Hall Box Office or Student Union Box Office for an additional discount. Performance dates are November 12-14 and 19-21 at 8p.m. and November 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. The performances will be held in the Warrens Enters Theater in Upton Hall at Buffalo State. For ticket information please call (716) 878-3005 or visit http://www.buffalostate.edu/pac/boxoffice/.
The Diary Of Anne Frank Date(s):
11/13/2009, 11/14/2009, 11/20/2009, 11/21/2009, 11/27/2009
Niagara Regional Theater Guild presents:
The Diary of Anne Frank
Cardinal O'Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 Ohara Rd., Tonawanda
Fri. & Sat., Nov. 13th & 14th at 7:30 pm
Fri. & Sat., Nov. 20th & 21st at 7:30 pm
Sunday, Nov. 22nd Matinée at 3:00 pm
Fri. & Sat., Nov. 27th & 28th at 7:30 pm
* Special Event: NRTG is proud to announce a special guest speaker series in conjunction with performances of "The Diary Of Anne Frank".
"Sophia, who was in hiding in Amsterdam during the second World War" will be speaking after the following performances:
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Saturday, November 14th
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Friday, November 20th
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Saturday, November 21st
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Sunday November 22nd
There will also be a question and answer period along with a reception following the presentation each night. Part of the proceeds for each performance in this guest speaker series will benefit the Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo.
Ticket prices are:
General Admission: $14
Students & Seniors: $13
Children 16 & under: $10
For further information call (716) 284-6358 or visit www.niagaratheatre.com View Website
Williamsville East Hs Fall Play "charley's Aunt" Date(s):
11/13/2009, 11/14/2009,
Join us for the fall play, a comedy, "Charley's Aunt" on Friday November 13th and Saturday November 14th @ 7 pm - Williamsville East High School, 151 Paradise Road, East Amherst.
Tickets on sale in advance or at the door $5
Dinner/Theatre fundraiser being held on Saturday November 14th from 5 - 7 pm - catered by Carmine's. Dinner/Theatre ticket combo only $20. Advanced sales only by November 11th - call 741-7047
Come kick off the holiday sason and delight in the realxing atmosphere of our warm fireplace as you get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Bring a friend and receive a free gift. Fri. 3-7 Sat 10-3 and Sun. 1-5 Tons of great gifts for under 20.00 and complimentary snacks. 38 Chicory Lane in Lancaster 14086. Call 716.348.0905 for more details and directions. View Website
Composting With Worms Date(s):
11/14/2009,
Saturday, November 14 at 10:30 AM
Learn how to set up a vermicomposting bin and take home a starter kit. For adults and children age 12 and older. Materials fee = $4.00 per starter kit; FORNP members = $3.00 per starter kit. Advance registration required; call 716-683-5959 to register
Suny Police Looking For New Recruits Date(s):
11/14/2009,
The New York State University Police are currently hunting down multiple men and women to bolster the ranks of the 28 SUNY Police Departments who employ over 500 police officers statewide. Always ready and always there is the new mantra for the police officers who have spent over a decade policing the SUNY System. The New York State University Police examination for the position of University Police Officer 1 is scheduled for Nov. 14 with an application filing deadline of Oct. 13.
The New York State University Police have been tasked with protecting “New York’s future,” which walk the halls and live in residence complexes of the world’s largest comprehensive public higher-education system. Since the tragic events at Virginia Tech, the scope of the university policing job, level of readiness and community expectations has never been higher. Because of the demands for an ultra-professional police force, the SUNY Police have ramped up recruiting efforts to attract the most talented applicant pool possible.
Please contact New York State Civil Service at 518-457-2487 or visit http://www.cs.state.ny.us/ for the exam announcement and application. View Website
Give yourself a relaxing start to the rush of the holiday season with the YWCA Tobnawandas mini-pampering day for women of all ages. We will be offering women a mini-retreat with three indulgent treatments including: hnad paraffin soaks and massages, refloxology treatments and cranial-sacral messages. Before or after your treatments, savor tea and delicate cookies in our dining room to enchance your stress-rducing, relaxation filled morning. Women should call ahead to reserve your time slot in order to reduce wait times. Each treatment will last approximately thirty minutes and will be consecutive for call ahead participants. We will be raffling off several relaxation gift baskets to support the YWCA Tonawandas. Child care will be provided during the women's retreat if you call to schedule it in advance. To be held at the YWCA, 49 Tremont Street,North Tonawanda, NY, from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. Cost is $25 for two treatments, $30 for three treatments. View Website
Flea Market & Craft Show Date(s):
11/14/2009,
Flea Market & Craft Show will be held November 14th from 10am to 2pm at the Springville Moose Lodge, 13080 Buffalo Road, Springville, NY 14141. Sponsored by Women of the Moose Chapter #1183. For questions or directions, or to reserve a table, call June at 941-3353.
Holiday Meat Raffle Date(s):
11/14/2009,
Ismailia Shriners present their Holiday Meat Raffle, Saturday, November 14th, 7:00pm, doors open 6:15pm, admission $2/person, includes beer, pop, sandwiches
Special Education: What's It All About? Date(s):
11/14/2009,
Special Education: What's it All About?
Date: November 14, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Buffalo Public School #39
MLK Multicultural Institute
487 High Street
Buffalo, NY 14211
Your child needs help but you don’t know where to start! This workshop will teach you the steps to the special education process and help you understand your child’s special education rights. You will learn what to expect at a Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting and how to advocate for your child. You will receive resources to help you along the way. 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
Ursula Oppens At Houghton College Date(s):
11/14/2009,
The Adams Foundation Piano Series presents acclaimed pianist Ursula Oppens on Saturday evening, November 14th, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. at Wesley Hall, on the campus of Houghton College, Houghton, NY. This concert features works by Beethoven and John Corigliano. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Messinger Woods Presents Date(s):
11/14/2009,
Hearthstone Manor
333 Dick Road
Depew, NY 14043
Time: 7 pm to midnight
Messinger Woods Wildlife Care & Education Center is having their annual Fall Fest. All proceeds benefit Messinger Woods' effort to rehabilitate sick, orphaned & injured wildlife with the ultimate goal of release back to the wild.
Addmission is $25.00, which includes, beer, wine, soft drinks, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres. Theme basket (over 80 baskets) and silent auction. Sound system by Whirlin' Disc. Come see our Live Bird of Prey display! Tickets are available now by sending your check for $25.00 to MW, P.O. Box 508, Orchard Park, NY 14127. For more info call us at 716-648-8091 View Website
Join Buffalo State graduates, students, emeriti, faculty, and staff who have served or are serving in any branch of the United States or Allied military services at a special Armed Services Reunion on Saturday, November 14. This event is taking place at noon at the American Legion Niagara Frontier Post No. 1041, located at 533 Amherst Street, in Buffalo.
The program includes lunch, a performance by the Silas L. Boyd Memorial A Cappella Alumni Choir, an update on services for veterans at Buffalo State today, and a remembrance ceremony for our heroes who have passed away. Whether or not you are able to attend the reunion, you are welcome to submit names of classmates and loved ones to be read during the ceremony. Reservations at $20 each include lunch, a memento, and a $5 donation to the Military Service Scholarship Award.
To register, call the Alumni Office at 878-6001 to charge by phone, stop by our office (CLEV 305) to pay in person or visit www.alumni.buffalostate.edu to register online. The favor of your reply is requested by November 6, 2009.
Sponsored by the Springville-Griffith Community Education Foundation, Inc. at Spring Creek Athletic Club, 243 West Main Street from 6 to 8 p.m. Many auction items donated by area businesses and individuals; benefit Springville-Griffith Institute Central Schools. Pre-sale tickets are available at Spring Creek Athletic Club or write Linda Joseph, Secretary, 11281 Moore Road, Springville, New York 14141 or call 881-4902. Tickets also available at the door. View Website
St. Andrew Lutheran Church Spaghetti Dinner Date(s):
11/14/2009,
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
3229 Upper Mountain Road
Sanborn, NY 14132
Dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, beverage, and homemade dessert. Cost will be $6.00/person, under 5 free. Take-outs are available. A 5:00 PM church service is available for all those who wish to attend. For further info: Susan, 731-3845.
61-still Having Fun: An Anniversary Celebration Date(s):
11/14/2009,
City of Lights Chorus will celebrate 61 years of creating a cappella harmony with a show glow on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 755 Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY. Tickets, available at door, are $20 and include entertainment, pizza, desserts, beer, wine, pop and dancing. Special guests are jazz duo Melissa Kate and David Comtois, and DJ Dan Danforth. There will be a basket raffle at the event. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Please call 688-9326 for information. View Website
Benefit For Trudy Fish Date(s):
11/14/2009,
On Saturday, November 14th 2009 from 1-4PM there will be a benefit fundraiser For Trudy Fish, who was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia this past year. Jill Kelly will be a guest speaker, and Shepherd's Troupe will perform. Visit link for details and tickets, or call 716-997-3782.
Event will be at:
The Tab Family Life Center
3210 Southwestern Blvd
Orchard Park, NY View Website
Huge Theme Tray Party Benefit Date(s):
11/14/2009,
LOCAL CHURCH TO HOST MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER
“Mission Madness” will support volunteers on trips to Haiti, New Orleans
(Tonawanda, N.Y.) – It will be gift basket heaven at First Trinity Lutheran Church, 1570 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda on Saturday, November 14th from 2-5 p.m., when the church hosts its First Annual “Mission Madness” fundraising event.
Gift certificate and product donations from generous local businesses and others will be raffled off during a Theme Tray Party to raise money for two upcoming mission trips to Haiti and New Orleans. Volunteers from the church will serve these communities in-need by working in schools, orphanages and churches in an effort to improve the quality of life and spread God’s word.
“The Mission program is a great way for the Christian community to show others the true meaning of our faith and the glory of God’s word,” said Reverend Chuck Whited, Pastor, First Trinity Lutheran Church. “Fundraising events are one of the few ways to gain financial support for these trips, which as we have seen in our own congregation, truly have potential to change lives.”
There is expected to be a large number of baskets and prizes for “Mission Madness,” including an iPod Touch. There will be ticket sheets sold for $5 each at the door, or 5 sheets for $20. In addition to the raffles, there will also be a bake sale and refreshments available for purchase. View Website
Spaghetti Dinner Date(s):
11/14/2009,
Spaghetti Dinner - St. Mark Lutheran Church, 576 Delaware Road, Kenmore. Saturday, November 14th, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Adults $7, Children 5 and under $5
WNY Warriors 13U Elite travel baseball team is holding tryouts 11/14 & 11/21 at 8PM in the brand new Sports Performance Park located at the Eastern Hills Mall. Contact Jeff Helmbrecht 716-830-9342 for more information and to tryout. Birthdate as of 5/1/10. View Website
50 & 60's Music By The Bedrock Boys To Benefit Mqa Date(s):
11/14/2009,
Live 50 & 60's music by
The Bedrock Boys
Saturday, November 14th
7 - 11 pm
Mary Queen of Angels Gym
housed behind Queen of Martyrs,
George Urban Blvd & Rosewood Terrace, Cheektowaga
Cash Bar * Raffles * Pizza & Pop
$5 presale @ Value Vision Center, 3035 Genesee St, 154 French Rd
$8 at the door
Proceeds to benefit Mary Queen of Angels School
4th Annual Fall Meat Raffle Date(s):
11/14/2009,
Nov. 15th - 7 pm
The leaders of Cub Pack 554 will be holding our 4th Annual Fall Meat Raffle at St. Barnabas Church 2049 George Urban Blvd. and Dick Road, in the school cafeteria.
There will be Turkeys, Hams, Steaks and much more. Door prizes, 50/50 Raffles and Basket Raffles.
The cost is $5 at the door and includes Sandwhiches, Bottle Beer, and Snacks.
All proceeds will benefit Cub Pack 554. Doors open at 6:30 with the event starting at 7pm. Please visit cubpack554.com and reserve your tickets. View Website
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