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Adult men and women are needed to serve as role models for in-risk youth, ages 7-15. Contact: Heather at 434-1855 or Email bbbsnc@roadrunner.com

Adult men and women are needed to serve as role models for in-risk youth, 7-15 years of age. Contact: Heather Cahill at 434-1855. Email bbbsnc@roadrunner.com.

Adult men and women are needed to serve as role models for in-risk youth, 7-15 years of age. Contact: Heather Cahill at 434-1855. Email bbbsnc@roadrunner.com.

Annual Flea Market to be held in St. Casimir Parish Center, 1833 Clinton Street in Buffalo from 10am to 3pm. Also basket raffle, 50/50, baked goods, beverages, fried baloney sandwiches. Tables are $15 each...to reserve call 824-1017

East Amherst Dental is continuing to support Smiles for Life. March 4th - June 30th when they offer their professional take-home or in-office "Extra Smile Teeth Whitening" in exchange for your tax deductible donation. The team donates their time and services and 100% of the donations go to Camp Good Days and Special Times.

Discover the wonderful connection between wine and herbs during this annual spring celebration. Tour our wineries and experience a uniquely herb-inspired VQA wine and food pairing at each. Highlighting the TripAdvisor ranking of Niagara-on-the-Lake as Canadas #1 Food and Wine Destination (Travellers Choice, 2011), a number of the wineries are working with local restaurants and suppliers, creating wine and food pairings that use featured herbs and regional ingredients in fresh and innovative new ways. Touring passes are $43 per person (plus HST), entitling the holder to a VQA wine and food pairing at each winery. Valid every event weekend. Designated driver touring passes are $35 per person (plus HST) and entitle the holder to a food pairing and non-alcoholic beverage at each winery. Valid every event weekend. Limit one per purchase. Touring passes can be purchased online at http://wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com/wine-and-herb or by calling 905.468.1950. Available for purchase at the 27 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake in April 2013. Visit www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com for more information about Wine & Herb and the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Saturday, May 18th the Budweiser Summer Stage at Tag�s welcomes Korn as the opening show for the 2013 Summer Concert Series. Gates open at 6:30pm - Show starts at 8:00pm. Special Guest to be announced soon. Tickets for the Korn show are $32.00 General Admission. There is no Reserved Seating for this show. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 5th at 9:00am. Tickets are available at Tag�s, charge by phone 800-650-TAGS, on-line www.tagstickets.com. Gates open at 6:30pm, show starts at 8:00pm.

Spring Carnival Northtown Plaza, Amherst NY May 17-19th Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 12-10pm, Sunday 12-7pm Come join the fun and kick off spring at Northtown Plaza with lots of carnival rides by Hammerl Amusements, family friendly games & a variety of food vendors, including all your summertime favorites. Come for lunch or dinner & bring the whole family Customer Appreciation day is Friday, May 17th with price ride bracelets from 6-10pm. For more information go to our website at www.hammerlamusements.com

Orchard Park Chorale to Perform Two Concerts: Unique Partnership with Area Students is Featured When the Orchard Park Chorale performs its Voices Across the Americas concerts on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, the group will be joined by a combined Honors Choir formed with representatives from area high schools. George Davis, a member of the Chorale and the choral director at the Buffalo Arts Academy suggested this, says Kathleen Keenan-Takagi, music director of the Orchard Park Chorale (OPC). Its a unique collaboration involving students from the Arts Academy, City Honors School and Williamsville East High School (under the direction of Maureen Reilly). The program developed into Voices Across the Americas showcasing a variety of song styles reflecting North and South American culture and traditions. The centerpiece is Frostiana, a collection of Robert Frosts poems set to music by renowned choral composer Randall Thompson. Selections from Sondheim and Bernsteins West Side Story will include solos by OPC tenor Ben Streeter and soprano Jessica Wheaton. A French Canadian folksong Jentends le Mouin (I Hear the Mill) echoes the sound of a working millwheel with its staccato rhythm. Te Quiero (I Adore You) is a popular Argentinian love song with lyrics written by Uruguayan poet Mario Benedetti. Salmo 150 (Psalm 150) is a stylish, contemporary Brazilian song. A contemporary work by composer Peter Willsher, Everyone Suddenly Burst Out Singing, is based on Siegfried Sassoons poem Everyone Sang, written in 1918 to commemorate the end of World War I. Karen E. Willliams, OPC assistant conductor is a featured vocal soloist in Robert Rays Gospel standard He Never Failed Me Yet and will accompany the chorale on piano in Oscar Petersons Hymn to Freedom. The program concludes with three pure American treasures, Lift Every Voice, The Battle Hymn of the Republic and Let There Be Peace on Earth. Keenan-Takagi says, Adding the student voices to these pieces brings a special energy to the selections. The student singers and the Chorale began rehearsals separately and came together in April. Its wonderful to see and hear how to groups work together to interpret this program. Joanne Hollenbeck is the OPC accompanist. Voices Across the Americas will be performed Saturday, May 18, 2pm at the Bethel AME Church, 1525 Michigan Ave., in Buffalo, and Sunday, May 19, 7pm at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park. Ticket prices range from $5 to $25 and are available from OPC members or by visiting www.orchardparkchorale.org. This concert is supported in part with cultural funding from the 2013 adopted Erie County Budget, Mark C. Poloncarz, County Executive, and the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, administered by Arts Services Initiative of Western New York. The Orchard Park Chorale was founded in 1975: its members come from 15 communities in Erie, Chautauqua and Allegany counties and include professional and amateur singers. The chorales mission is to provide excellent choral performance, contribute to the quality of life in Southtowns, and bridge the region through shared music making.

As part of the International Center for Watercolor, Rita Argen Auerbach, an award-winning artist, will lead a workshop for all levels on watercolor painting on May 18 from 10:00 to 1:30 p.m. in the Burchfield Penney studio classroom. The session will begin with a demonstration followed by individual instruction while painting and conclude with a group critique. Participants are asked to bring their own painting supplies. Cost is $35 for Burchfield Penney members and $45 for the general public. To register for this class, call (716)878-3549, email shirokkg@buffalostate.edu or download the registration form.

The Burchfield Penney Art Center is participating in the Association of Museum Directors Art Museum Day on May 18. Activities include free admission from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., lunch specials in the Burchfield Cafe, docent-led tour at 2:00 p.m., membership specials and raffles, and a free poster for all visitors. Art Museum Day emphasizes the essential role that art museums play in their communities, highlights the value of the visual arts in society, and provides new opportunities for audiences to participate in the wide-ranging programs offered by AAMD member museums. Contact the Burchfield Penney Art Center at (716) 878-6011 for more information.

Treasure Sale & Cupcake Walk two floors of items for sale Enjoy the Cupcake Walk and win delicious cupcakes. 9am to 1pm

Williamsville, NY Emeritus Senior Living will be hosting a dog wash from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, May 18 in front of the Bassett Park Manor location at 111 St. Gregory Court across from St. Gregory the Great School. For a $5 donation, Emeritus employees and volunteers will wash, dry and pamper your four legged friends. There will be a basket raffle and refreshments will be sold with all proceeds going directly to the Alzheimer Association of WNY. There will also be giveaways for all animals and family members alike! For any questions, call Pam at 716-689-2394 or stop on by! Locally, Emeritus Senior Living offers independent, assisted and memory care services out of 3 locations, Bassett Park Manor and Bassett Manor in Williamsville and Orchard Glen in Orchard Park. Emeritus Corporation is a national provider of senior living services. Emeritus is one of the largest and most experienced operators of freestanding assisted living communities located throughout the United States. These communities provide a residential housing alternative for senior citizens who need assistance with the activities of daily living, with an emphasis on personal care services, which provides support to the residents in the aging process. Emeritus currently operates more than 480 communities in 45 states representing capacity for about 50,000 residents. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC, and our home page can be found on the Internet at www.emeritus.com.

Nostalgia racers from, Western New York and other areas compete in Nostalgia Gas and Mod Gas Drag Racing Admission Adults $13, Children: Under 5 FREE, 6-12 $4, 13-15 $8. For Info, call Laura Scarborough 585-409-5167

6 to 10 p.m., Freedom Town Park, Cheney Rd, Freedom. Rustic Ramblers & Tom Redding. Sponsored by Cattaraugus Pomona Grange #27. Questions call, 716-707-2027.

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East Amherst Dental is continuing to support Smiles for Life. March 4th - June 30th when they offer their professional take-home or in-office "Extra Smile Teeth Whitening" in exchange for your tax deductible donation. The team donates their time and services and 100% of the donations go to Camp Good Days and Special Times.

The Insurance Women of Buffalo, Inc. will be holding their annual fundraiser. Join us for good food, fun and baskets! Tickets can be purchased on our website, or you can email: rgrz79@roadrunner.com

40+ crafters/vendors Chinese auction (drawing @2pm) Stop by to see all the wonderful crafts we have for you. Friendly dealers with great prices and a large variety of items. Table rental info e-mail Denise at cueglees@yahoo.com

Discover the wonderful connection between wine and herbs during this annual spring celebration. Tour our wineries and experience a uniquely herb-inspired VQA wine and food pairing at each. Highlighting the TripAdvisor ranking of Niagara-on-the-Lake as Canadas #1 Food and Wine Destination (Travellers Choice, 2011), a number of the wineries are working with local restaurants and suppliers, creating wine and food pairings that use featured herbs and regional ingredients in fresh and innovative new ways. Touring passes are $43 per person (plus HST), entitling the holder to a VQA wine and food pairing at each winery. Valid every event weekend. Designated driver touring passes are $35 per person (plus HST) and entitle the holder to a food pairing and non-alcoholic beverage at each winery. Valid every event weekend. Limit one per purchase. Touring passes can be purchased online at http://wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com/wine-and-herb or by calling 905.468.1950. Available for purchase at the 27 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake in April 2013. Visit www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com for more information about Wine & Herb and the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Our Team Love U First will have a Chinese Auction to raise money for Ride for Roswell. The event will be Saturday May 18th 2-6 at the Knights of Columbus at 755 Erie Ave, N Tonawanda NY. Money will go to critically needed cancer research and patient support programs.

Orchard Park Chorale to Perform Two Concerts: Unique Partnership with Area Students is Featured When the Orchard Park Chorale performs its Voices Across the Americas concerts on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, the group will be joined by a combined Honors Choir formed with representatives from area high schools. George Davis, a member of the Chorale and the choral director at the Buffalo Arts Academy suggested this, says Kathleen Keenan-Takagi, music director of the Orchard Park Chorale (OPC). Its a unique collaboration involving students from the Arts Academy, City Honors School and Williamsville East High School (under the direction of Maureen Reilly). The program developed into Voices Across the Americas showcasing a variety of song styles reflecting North and South American culture and traditions. The centerpiece is Frostiana, a collection of Robert Frosts poems set to music by renowned choral composer Randall Thompson. Selections from Sondheim and Bernsteins West Side Story will include solos by OPC tenor Ben Streeter and soprano Jessica Wheaton. A French Canadian folksong Jentends le Mouin (I Hear the Mill) echoes the sound of a working millwheel with its staccato rhythm. Te Quiero (I Adore You) is a popular Argentinian love song with lyrics written by Uruguayan poet Mario Benedetti. Salmo 150 (Psalm 150) is a stylish, contemporary Brazilian song. A contemporary work by composer Peter Willsher, Everyone Suddenly Burst Out Singing, is based on Siegfried Sassoons poem Everyone Sang, written in 1918 to commemorate the end of World War I. Karen E. Willliams, OPC assistant conductor is a featured vocal soloist in Robert Rays Gospel standard He Never Failed Me Yet and will accompany the chorale on piano in Oscar Petersons Hymn to Freedom. The program concludes with three pure American treasures, Lift Every Voice, The Battle Hymn of the Republic and Let There Be Peace on Earth. Keenan-Takagi says, Adding the student voices to these pieces brings a special energy to the selections. The student singers and the Chorale began rehearsals separately and came together in April. Its wonderful to see and hear how to groups work together to interpret this program. Joanne Hollenbeck is the OPC accompanist. Voices Across the Americas will be performed Saturday, May 18, 2pm at the Bethel AME Church, 1525 Michigan Ave., in Buffalo, and Sunday, May 19, 7pm at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park. Ticket prices range from $5 to $25 and are available from OPC members or by visiting www.orchardparkchorale.org. This concert is supported in part with cultural funding from the 2013 adopted Erie County Budget, Mark C. Poloncarz, County Executive, and the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, administered by Arts Services Initiative of Western New York. The Orchard Park Chorale was founded in 1975: its members come from 15 communities in Erie, Chautauqua and Allegany counties and include professional and amateur singers. The chorales mission is to provide excellent choral performance, contribute to the quality of life in Southtowns, and bridge the region through shared music making.

Artists helping feed WNY. Buy a bowl made by local artists and enjoy a small meal donated by local WNY restaurants. All proceeds benefit Friends of Night People and the Food Bank of WNY.

The Festival Chorus presents "I Hear America Singing" on May 17, 2013 and May 19, 2013. The Middleport Community Choir, directed by Ric Jones, and The Middleport Belltones, directed by Debby Clark, will also be featured in these concerts. * Friday, May 17, 2013, 7:00 p.m., Kenmore Presbyterian Church, 2771 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217. * Sunday, May 19, 2013, 4:00 p.m., Hartland Bible Church, 8110 West Avenue, Gasport, NY 14067. Both concerts are free, and an offering will be taken at the concerts for those who wish to donate. For more information, please visit our website at wnyfestivalchorus.org

Drop in and join Friends of Tifft for a guided tour of the preserve. $2 donation per person suggested.

The 10th annual event to benefit the hungry in Western New York will be held on May 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Participants can purchase bowls made by college students, local school children, and professional artists and receive a light meal donated from area restaurants. All proceeds will benefit Friends of Night People and the Food Bank of Western New York. For more information, contact John Siskar, director of the Center for Excellence in Urban and Rural Education at (716) 878-3610.

Landowners looking to restock their warm/cool water ponds can place orders for largemouth bass and/or fathead minnows through the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District. Orders are being accepted now through July 5th with the distribution scheduled for Saturday July 13th, 2013 at the District office in East Aurora. For order forms, fish management information and fish-stocking license applications visit the District website at www.ecswcd.org or contact the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District at 50 Commerce Way, East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-8480.

Buffalo Choral Arts Society is pleased to perform as guests of Vox Lumine, under the direction of Dr. Brandon Johnson, at their Spring concert entitled A Fresh Awakening, on May 19th at 7:30pm at Our Lady of Victory Basilica. This will be an evening of choral music that will awaken your senses to all that is around you. In music, as in nature, we can see the reflection of beauty around us, and we invite you to join us. Admission at the door will be $10.00 Presale tickets are also available at the Vox Lumine website http://jhnsn715.wix.com/voxlumine

LADIES DAY OUT TO FEATURE AN ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES DEPEW, N.Y. Emilys Place Village Consignment will host an exciting afternoon geared especially for women. On Sunday, May 19th from 1:00 to 4:00, gather your favorite group of girlfriends for an afternoon of beauty samples, natural food tastings, art demonstrations, and pampering. Vendors on hand will include WildTree, a line of all natural and gluten-free food mixes, sauces, seasonings, etc. Tastings will be offered all afternoon. Jane Iredale beauty products will be presented with samplings of the new PureGloss lip gloss. Specially priced herbal wraps by ItWorks are available by appointment. Nutritional shakes will be on hand to try. A special appearance by local artist Grace M. Church will take place. She will demonstrate her unique alcohol ink technique throughout the day. Additionally, special sale prices and discounts will be given to those who attend. More information is available by calling Emilys Place at 716.777-4368, or by visiting their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/village.consignment. Emilys Place is located at 5319 Transit Road, Depew, NY, near Broadway, across from Tim Hortons. ###

May 19- , 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sardinia Historical Society, 12070 Savage Rd, Sardinia.

11 a.m., John T Murray VFW Post #1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk. All Vietnam and Vietnam era personnel are invited. For more information call Danny, 366-2287.

2 to 5 p.m., Senior Center, Rt. 62, North Collins. Music and refreshments!

How can an all loving, all powerful God allow evil?, 6 p.m., New Hope Baptist Church, 13871 Rt. 62, Collins. Light refreshments served. For more information call 241-7350.

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7 p.m., Church of Hamburg, 4999 McKinley Pkwy. Support group for families impacted by anothers alcohol, drug or other addiction. Information: 649-6335.

10 to 11:30 a.m., Beaver Meadow, 1610 Welsh Rd, North Java.

East Amherst Dental is continuing to support Smiles for Life. March 4th - June 30th when they offer their professional take-home or in-office "Extra Smile Teeth Whitening" in exchange for your tax deductible donation. The team donates their time and services and 100% of the donations go to Camp Good Days and Special Times.

21st Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara County Charity Golf Tournament. Brookfield Country Club, Clarence. 10:00am registration. 11:00 am shotgun. Awards Banquet, Silent & Live Auctions to follow. Honorary Chairman Danny Gare, Buffalo Sabres Alumni and Broadcast Team Commentator. $225 per golfer, $250 after 5/10/12. For further information or to register, please call 285-6680 or 434-1855, visit online www.bbbsniagaracounty.org or email bbbsnc@roadrunner.com

Just For Today Nar-Anon Family Group The Nar-Anon Family Group is for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation due to the addiction problem of someone close to them. Nar-Anon members share the experiences, strength, and hope at meetings. If you are struggling with a loved ones addiction please come join us in the Loyola Room on Monday nights from 6:30-8:30 in St. Andrews Church basement. Use the parking lot located on Lowell Ave. Enter through the orange door between the church and the rectory, which is also directly behind the garage that is located in the parking lot. To read more about our program or to find other meeting in your area, go to our website: www.nar-anon.org for questions about this meeting call or text Lisa @ 213-7351.

Just For Today Nar-Anon Family Group The Nar-Anon Family Group is for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation due to the addiction problem of someone close to them. Nar-Anon members share the experiences, strength, and hope at meetings. If you are struggling with a loved ones addiction please come join us in the Loyola Room on Monday nights from 6:30-8:30 in St. Andrews Church basement. Use the parking lot located on Lowell Ave. Enter through the orange door between the church and the rectory, which is also directly behind the garage that is located in the parking lot. To read more about our program or to find other meeting in your area, go to our website: www.nar-anon.org for questions about this meeting call or text Lisa @ 213-7351.

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SOS is a secular recovery group dedicated solely to helping individuals achieve and maintain sobriety. All those who seek sobriety are welcome as members in any SOS group.

sits from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Shambhala Meditation Group of WNY Southtowns, located in the home of Sports Focus, 3940 California Rd., Orchard Park. For information contact Jean Gunner, 954-3467 or Craig Zink, 598-1907. Free of Charge.

East Amherst Dental is continuing to support Smiles for Life. March 4th - June 30th when they offer their professional take-home or in-office "Extra Smile Teeth Whitening" in exchange for your tax deductible donation. The team donates their time and services and 100% of the donations go to Camp Good Days and Special Times.

Join the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve at Canalside for free fun and engaging science and nature related activities! Sponsored by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation. The theme for May is: Western New York Invents - Museum Kids! Coinciding with the annual WNY Invention Convention in the month of May, activities will focus on inventors that hail from the region and historical aspects of science in Buffalo. Participants will be able to "tinker" with real stuff and make inventions of their own just like the original Museum Kids did throughout the 20th century! Fun for enthusiasts of all ages. FREE.

Landowners looking to restock their warm/cool water ponds can place orders for largemouth bass and/or fathead minnows through the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District. Orders are being accepted now through July 5th with the distribution scheduled for Saturday July 13th, 2013 at the District office in East Aurora. For order forms, fish management information and fish-stocking license applications visit the District website at www.ecswcd.org or contact the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District at 50 Commerce Way, East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-8480.

3:30 to 6 p.m., Franklinville Elementary School Parking Lot, 32 N. Main St, Franklinville. Benefits the Franklinville Varsity Jacket Fund.

7 p.m., VFW, Arcade.

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Adult men and women are needed to serve as role models for in-risk youth, 7-15 years of age every Wednesday after school at the NF Boys & Girls Club. Contact: Heather Cahill at 434-1855. Email bbbsnc@roadrunner.com.

Come Check Out Scouting any wednesday nights. Were looking for boys grade 6th thru 12th to join us in camping, fun, and learning through the scouting problem Any Questions please contact Dan Scheck 716-823-2260

East Amherst Dental is continuing to support Smiles for Life. March 4th - June 30th when they offer their professional take-home or in-office "Extra Smile Teeth Whitening" in exchange for your tax deductible donation. The team donates their time and services and 100% of the donations go to Camp Good Days and Special Times.

Join the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve at Canalside for free fun and engaging science and nature related activities! Sponsored by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation. The theme for May is: Western New York Invents - Museum Kids! Coinciding with the annual WNY Invention Convention in the month of May, activities will focus on inventors that hail from the region and historical aspects of science in Buffalo. Participants will be able to "tinker" with real stuff and make inventions of their own just like the original Museum Kids did throughout the 20th century! Fun for enthusiasts of all ages. FREE.

The May meeting of the Buffalo Civil War Roundtable will present distinguished Civil War author, Brian Bennett from Geneseo College, on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00pm at the Buffalo History Museum. This is the second in our lecture series: Three Days at Gettysburg Day 2, focusing on the titanic battle for Little Round Top and the involvement of the 140th NY Volunteer Infantry. Brian Bennett has been researching the 140th NY for over 25 years. The importance of the 140th at Gettysburg and the struggle for Little Round Top has been superbly detailed in his three books on the regiment: Sons of Old Monroe, The Beau Ideal of a Soldier and a Gentleman, and An Unvarnished Tale. The 140th NYVI was organized in Aug/Sept 1862 with men from Rochester and the surrounding areas in Monroe County. It was not until July, 2 1863, the second day at Gettysburg, that the men saw severe punishment while successfully defending Little Round Top. Come join us to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Free admission and free parking. The speaker will begin at 6:30pm.

1 p.m., VFW Post 374, Arcade.

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East Amherst Dental is continuing to support Smiles for Life. March 4th - June 30th when they offer their professional take-home or in-office "Extra Smile Teeth Whitening" in exchange for your tax deductible donation. The team donates their time and services and 100% of the donations go to Camp Good Days and Special Times.

Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve and enjoy the fresh air and the sights and sounds of the season with a healthy outdoor walk! Offered all year. $2.00 per person donation appreciated. Please call 825-6397 to confirm walk will be taking place.

The 25th Annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day (DDDay!) conference will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013. 8 am 4 pm. DDDAY WILL BE HELD AT THE CONFERENCE CENTER NIAGARA FALLS 101 OLD FALLS STREET, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. 14303 Multiple workshops will be available. Registration www.ddday.org

Landowners looking to restock their warm/cool water ponds can place orders for largemouth bass and/or fathead minnows through the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District. Orders are being accepted now through July 5th with the distribution scheduled for Saturday July 13th, 2013 at the District office in East Aurora. For order forms, fish management information and fish-stocking license applications visit the District website at www.ecswcd.org or contact the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District at 50 Commerce Way, East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-8480.

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sits from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Shambhala Meditation Group of WNY Southtowns, located in the home of Sports Focus, 3940 California Rd., Orchard Park. For information contact Jean Gunner, 954-3467 or Craig Zink, 598-1907. Free of Charge.

East Amherst Dental is continuing to support Smiles for Life. March 4th - June 30th when they offer their professional take-home or in-office "Extra Smile Teeth Whitening" in exchange for your tax deductible donation. The team donates their time and services and 100% of the donations go to Camp Good Days and Special Times.

Discover the wonderful connection between wine and herbs during this annual spring celebration. Tour our wineries and experience a uniquely herb-inspired VQA wine and food pairing at each. Highlighting the TripAdvisor ranking of Niagara-on-the-Lake as Canadas #1 Food and Wine Destination (Travellers Choice, 2011), a number of the wineries are working with local restaurants and suppliers, creating wine and food pairings that use featured herbs and regional ingredients in fresh and innovative new ways. Touring passes are $43 per person (plus HST), entitling the holder to a VQA wine and food pairing at each winery. Valid every event weekend. Designated driver touring passes are $35 per person (plus HST) and entitle the holder to a food pairing and non-alcoholic beverage at each winery. Valid every event weekend. Limit one per purchase. Touring passes can be purchased online at http://wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com/wine-and-herb or by calling 905.468.1950. Available for purchase at the 27 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake in April 2013. Visit www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com for more information about Wine & Herb and the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Enjoy a late-spring night with a nature stroll as the sun goes down and the full moon rises over Tifft. Non-Members: $5. Buffalo Museum of Science Members Save 10%. Pre-registration required. Please call 825-6397.

Choice selection of sun and shade perennials, natives, herbs, annuals, shrubs and vines direct from the gardens of Erie County Master Gardeners. On Friday garden expert and author Sally Cunningham will be on hand to sell the National Garden Festival Directory & Open Gardens Book and other NGF gifts.� Master Gardeners will be on hand throughout the sale with advice on selecting and growing plants. Funds raised by this annual event support Master Gardener projects and outreach programs for adults and children in Erie County. Great plants at Great prices! Venue:���������� 1071 Amherst St., Buffalo, NY� 14216 Dates: Fri., May 24, 9 am-5 pm; Sat., May 25, 9 am-3 pm Free

Rare Posters c.1900-1930, Stolen by Nazi Goebbels on Kristellnacht to be on Display May 23 - 24 2013 Universally declared \"the most significant collection of its type in existence\" Rare posters seized by the Nazis in 1938 from a Jewish dentist on the orders of Hitler\'s Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, then held behind the Iron Curtain in Communist East Berlin, are here in Western New York to be on display and available for purchase one night only Friday, May 24, 2013 from 6-9 pm at Urban Design, LLC located at 21 Elm St. First Floor, East Aurora, NY. Exhibit includes works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Lucian Bernhard, Ludwig Hohlwein, Wassily Kandinsky, K�the Kollwitz, Max Pechstein, Otto Dix, and Jules Cheret. This ONE NIGHT ONLY event is FREE and open to the public. Private showing for members of the press, holocaust survivors and their families or art collectors will be Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 6-9 pm. RESERVATIONS for private showings can be obtained by calling (716) 714-5861 or (716) 491-1637

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Monthly Free Community Dinner occurs the Last Saturday of Every Month from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Dinner is open to all. Food pantry and pastoral counseling are also available. Join us for a warm meal and some nice community fellowship. Dinner is completely free, hosted by Zion United Church of Christ

East Amherst Dental is continuing to support Smiles for Life. March 4th - June 30th when they offer their professional take-home or in-office "Extra Smile Teeth Whitening" in exchange for your tax deductible donation. The team donates their time and services and 100% of the donations go to Camp Good Days and Special Times.

Discover the wonderful connection between wine and herbs during this annual spring celebration. Tour our wineries and experience a uniquely herb-inspired VQA wine and food pairing at each. Highlighting the TripAdvisor ranking of Niagara-on-the-Lake as Canadas #1 Food and Wine Destination (Travellers Choice, 2011), a number of the wineries are working with local restaurants and suppliers, creating wine and food pairings that use featured herbs and regional ingredients in fresh and innovative new ways. Touring passes are $43 per person (plus HST), entitling the holder to a VQA wine and food pairing at each winery. Valid every event weekend. Designated driver touring passes are $35 per person (plus HST) and entitle the holder to a food pairing and non-alcoholic beverage at each winery. Valid every event weekend. Limit one per purchase. Touring passes can be purchased online at http://wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com/wine-and-herb or by calling 905.468.1950. Available for purchase at the 27 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake in April 2013. Visit www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com for more information about Wine & Herb and the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Free Community Dinner at Zion United Church of Christ from 4:30-6:30pm the last Saturday of every month. Come enjoy a hot meal and fellowship. Food pantry is also available. All are welcome.

Landowners looking to restock their warm/cool water ponds can place orders for largemouth bass and/or fathead minnows through the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District. Orders are being accepted now through July 5th with the distribution scheduled for Saturday July 13th, 2013 at the District office in East Aurora. For order forms, fish management information and fish-stocking license applications visit the District website at www.ecswcd.org or contact the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District at 50 Commerce Way, East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-8480.

Lancaster Elks #1478 will be hosting a Big Band Dance on Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 7pm to 11pm with Buffalo Jazz and Swing Band. $10 presale/$15 at the door. Call 685-1478 for tickets and reservations. Cash bar/bring your own snacks.

Noon, 828 Lyndon Center Rd, Cuba. Sponsored by Lyndon Fire Co. For more information call 716-676-3062.

4 to 6:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, Cong. Corner Church & Main Sts., Arcade. (Handicap accessible) All welcome!!

4 to 11 p.m., Gainesville Fire Hall. BBQ, 4 to 7 p.m. Street Dance & food tent, 7 to 11 p.m. Bring a chair! Sponsored by Gainesville Fire Department.

11 a.m., Delevan Firefighters Training Center, Rt. 16, Delevan. Drawings starting at 2 p.m. Sponsored by and benefits Cub Scout Pack #627.