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Explore Buffalo Plans a Unique and Questionable Tour of Buffalo

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Thursday, March 16th, 2017, 12:01pm
Explore Buffalo Plans a Unique and Questionable Tour of Buffalo

How well do you think you know Buffalo’s history? Join Explore Buffalo on April Fool’s Day for Fact or Fiction: A Questionable Tour of Buffalo. This is the only time you will hear Explore Buffalo docents give a tour that is only half true! 

As you walk through downtown on this happy hour tour, the docents will keep you guessing with stories that are true but unbelievable, mixed with some tall tales of their own creation. Keep track on your scorecard along the way, and if your ability to sniff out lies is the best of the bunch, you’ll win a prize!

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Six Athletes Now Scheduled to Appear at Sports Card & Memorabilia Expo

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Tuesday, March 14th, 2017, 1:15pm
Six Athletes Now Scheduled to Appear at Sports Card & Memorabilia Expo

Western New York’s next Sports Card & Memorabilia Expo, the area’s largest biannual sports card and memorabilia show featuring over 100 tables of merchandise, will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at the Grapevine Banquet Hall, 333 Dick Road, Depew. The event will now feature appearances by six former professional athletes!

Former Buffalo Braves forward John Shumate and MLB great Denny McLain are the latest to be added to the lineup. Shumate will sign autographs from 11 a.m to noon at a cost of $15 per item, while McLain will host a memorabilia table at the event.

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Springtime in the Country Grows with New Spring Market

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Tuesday, March 7th, 2017, 3:52pm
Springtime in the Country Grows with New Spring Market

Celebrating 23 years of fine art and artisans, Springtime in the Country returns to the Event Center at the Hamburg Fairgrounds from Friday, March 31 through Sunday, April 2. And this year, Springtime in the Country has expanded to include a Spring Market, a unique retail addition featuring all that we love about the season — fresh fruits and vegetables, beautiful flowers, specialty foods, craft wineries, brewers and distillers, food trucks, mobile kitchens and much more!

As always, shoppers are afforded the unique opportunity to connect with over 200 artisans from across the nation, learn about their considerable talents and purchase handcrafted items.

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Tickets available for 20th anniversary Drums Along the Waterfront Tour of Champions event

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Thursday, March 2nd, 2017, 3:45pm
Tickets available for 20th anniversary Drums Along the Waterfront Tour of Champions event

The 20th annual Drums Along the Waterfront - Tour of Champions, Western New York’s premier “music in motion” event featuring eight of the top drum corps in the world, returns to New Era Field in Orchard Park at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6.

Sanctioned by Drum Corps International (DCI), Drums Along the Waterfront - Tour of Champions will have a noticeable “blue” theme this year. Drum corps scheduled to compete include the reigning world champion Bluecoats of Canton, Ohio, along with the 17-time DCI World Champion Blue Devils of Concord, California. Also participating are the Blue Knights of Denver, Colorado; Blue Stars of La Crosse, Wisconsin; The Cadets of Allentown, Pennsylvania; Carolina Crown of Ft. Mills, South Carolina; Phantom Regiment of Rockford, Illinois; and Santa Clara Vanguard of Santa Clara, California. This colorful lineup has captured a total of 41 DCI World Champion titles!

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Annunciation Pre-K Program Accepting Registrations for 2017-18 School Year

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017, 1:47pm
Annunciation Pre-K Program Accepting Registrations for 2017-18 School Year

The Strong Start Early Learning Academy at the Church of the Annunciation, 7580 Clinton St., Elma, is currently accepting student registrations for the 2017-18 school year. 

“Annunciation offers Pre-K 3, 4 & 5 in a fun and Christ-centered learning community,” said Program Director Carrie D’Attilio. “We understand the rigorous demands that will be placed on your children in kindergarten and work very hard to help prepare them to be successful. Featuring Handwriting Without Tears and Building Blocks Math, we follow the New York State standards and ensure that all activities are challenging but maintain developmentally appropriate practices.

“We are also proud to offer an environment that promotes independence and creativity, and a classroom that teaches morals such as respect, kindness and responsibility.”

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Metzelaars, McKeller and Bentley added to Sports Card & Memorabilia Expo

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Tuesday, February 28th, 2017, 9:58am
Metzelaars, McKeller and Bentley added to Sports Card & Memorabilia Expo

Western New York’s next Sports Card & Memorabilia Expo, the area’s largest biannual sports card and memorabilia show featuring over 100 tables of merchandise, will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at the Grapevine Banquet Hall, 333 Dick Road, Depew.

Former Buffalo Sabres great Rob Ray will be on hand to sign autographs at the event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $15 per autograph on any item. Additional guests just added to the lineup include former Buffalo Bills Pete Metzelaars, Keith McKeller and Ray Bentley. Metzelaars and McKeller will sign autographs from noon until 2 p.m. at a cost of $15 per item, while Bentley will sign for free with a purchase at his table throughout the show.

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Olear Team Plans Informational Seminars for Older Adults and Caregivers

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Monday, February 27th, 2017, 2:35pm
Olear Team Plans Informational Seminars for Older Adults and Caregivers

Michael Olear, a licensed real estate broker and member of the Olear Team at MJ Peterson, will present educational seminars at senior communities this spring. Seminar locations include Sandra Lane Apartments in North Tonawanda and the Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield. 

The seminars are open to the community and focus on real estate topics relevant to older adults and their loved ones and caregivers, including right-sizing and simplifying a living situation, legal and regulatory issues to be aware of, and available resources and tools related to these matters. 

Seminars will be held on the following dates:
• March 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Sandra Lane Apartments, 705 Sandra Lane, North Tonawanda.
• March 23 at 11:30 a.m. at Elderwood, 100 Crestwood Court, Wheatfield.

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