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Events happening on November 8
Call For Nominations: Alumnus Award Date(s):
10/29/2009, 11/08/2009, 11/18/2009, 11/28/2009, 12/08/2009
2010 Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Buffalo State Alumni Association welcomes nominations from faculty and staff for the 2010 Distinguished Alumnus Award, presented annually at commencement. This is a very prestigious honor awarded to alumni who meet the following criteria: (1) Significant achievement and recognition in their field; (2) Dedication to community service, civic affairs, and volunteerism on a local, state, national, or international level; and (3) Demonstrated ongoing support for and loyalty to the college and its mission.
A maximum of three awards may be presented each year (no posthumous awards are given) and all nominations are active for three years, including the initial year of nomination. Recipients must be able to attend the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 15, 2010.
This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize an outstanding graduate who has demonstrated significant career and service achievements that have really made a difference in our world. The deadline for 2010 nominations is Friday, December 11, 2009. For a nomination form and list of previous recipients call the Alumni Affairs Office at 878-6001 or visit http://alumni.buffalostate.edu/olc/pub/BCL/news/news_3.jsp.
Native American Artifacts Exhibit Date(s):
11/01/2009, 11/08/2009, 11/16/2009, 11/24/2009, 11/29/2009
Native American Artifacts Exhibit featuring pottery, beadwork, vases, lacrosse sticks, water drums, wampum belts, Gus-wen-ta (two-row wampum belt), rattles, revelation sticks, cornhusk dolls, and more. Buffalo State College E.H. Butler Library lobby. Viewable during regular library hours; see http://library.buffalostate.edu/hours/index.php For more information, contact Lafayette Williams or Barbara Vaughan at (716) 878-6317.
Pieces And Petals: A Quilters Garden Quilt Show Date(s):
11/06/2009, 11/07/2009, 11/08/2009,
Kenan Quilters Guild biennial quilt show.
Juried show with over 300 quilts, vendors, demonstrations, food court. Small Quilt Auction 3:00 pm Sunday. Admission $5.00. 10 am - 5 pm. Kenan Arena, 433 Locust St., Lockport, NY. 433-2617. View Website
The Psychic Readings will be held at the Historic Dudley Hotel, located at 132 Main Street, Salamanca, Nov. 6-8. The hours are Friday 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. To make an appointment for your favorite medium or spiritualist, contact Jane Paskuly at 716-353-2592. Walk-ins will be welcomed if times are available. Come and hear all about your future! View Website
Bowlin' For Kitties Date(s):
11/08/2009,
12pm-4pm, Classic Lanes, 1840 Military Rd, Buffalo. Enjoy a day of bowling for a great cuase. $6.50 per bowler that includes shoes and 2 games. Get friends & family to sponsor you to bowl for Ten Lives (just like all those walk a thons!). Teams should be 5 people. Or we will match you up the day of the event! Theme baskets, silent auction. Call or email Betsy & James as space is limited! 392-8648 or betsy.lynne@hotmail.com. We will send you the bowl a thon sponsor forms!
Buffalo Skating Club: Open House Date(s):
11/08/2009,
The Buffalo Skating Club
presents an Open House
www.Buffaloskaingclub.org
Where: Buffalo State College Arena
When: November 8,2009
Time: 3pm - 6pm
What: Exhibition show from 4pm - 6pm
*Including: Skates, apparel and Bake Sale, a chinese Auction and 50/50 split drawing
Hope to see you there...and it's FREE! View Website
Insidious Audition Notice Date(s):
11/08/2009,
INSIDIOUS Audition Notice
ROAD LESS TRAVELED PRODUCTIONS is seeking African American actors (4 m, 1 f, age: 20’s – 40’s) for this summer’s world premier of INSIDIOUS by Ibn Shabazz, directed by Doug Zschiegner. This powerful story about the battle for recovery from a range of addictions contains adult language and situations and limited nudity for one male character. Evening and weekend rehearsals begin in June with 11 performances between July 17 – August 1. All positions paid. Also seeking minority performers for other roles in the season.
The audition (readings from the script) will be Sunday evening, November 8. To schedule an audition appointment contact rltpauditions@gmail.com. View Website
Women Veterans Post Date(s):
11/08/2009,
Informational meeting to start a womens' VFW Post. Being held at the Private Leonard Post, 2450 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga from 1-3pm.
Will also discuss the benefits and opportunities of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Women only please.Bring DD-214.
RSV by Nov. 4th, Marlene (716) 937-4549
Maddie's Pet Rescue Project Adopt-a-thon! Date(s):
11/08/2009,
The Maddie’s® Pet Rescue Project
in Erie County
Kickoff Adopt-a-thon
Join us in celebrating the start of a monumental venture to save thousands of dogs and cats.
No Pets Left Behind - Zero by 2014!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
1:00pm – 4:30pm
Asbury Hall at Babeville
341 Delaware Avenue
Win a five-night trip for two to Orlando, FL!
Featuring:
Adoptable animals from across Erie County
FREE face painting and books from the SPCA’s Humane Education team
Local pet-related businesses, including FREE advice from Purrfect Paws Animal Behavior Center
Chance and silent auctions with countless prizes, plus a grand door prize of two FREE tickets on AirTran Airways to any destination served in the U.S.
www.maddieseriecounty.org
Participating Organizations
SPCA, City of Buffalo Animal Shelter, Second Chance, Ten Lives Club, Operation Pets, HEART & Buffalo Humane View Website
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