Inside the 2013 Decorators' Showhouse

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 11:53pm

EAST AURORA, N.Y. -- The 2013 Decorators' Showhouse is open for viewing.

The Knox Summer Estate at Knox Farm State Park was chosen by the Junior League of Buffalo and will be open for tours through May 19. It features some of the hottest new trends in design and furniture.

The home is a 14,400 square foot two-story summer home, circa 1916-17. Cleveland architects Frank Bell Meade and James Montgomery Hamilton designed the home for Frank H., Jr. and Dorothy Knox Goodyear who eventually sold it to Seymour H. Knox, Jr. The extensive country property was home to the Knox family until 2000.

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Christ the King Seminary to Host Parish Nurse Ministries Conference

Submitted by Christ the King Seminary, Christ the King Seminary

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 1:51pm

Christ the King Seminary to Host Parish Nurse Ministries Conference

The Parish Nurse Ministries of New York, Inc. will be hosting a seven day/night program entitled "Foundations of Faith Community Nursing” to be held July 20-27, 2013 at Christ the King Seminary, 711 Knox Road in East Aurora. The program will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, and will conclude on the following Saturday before noon.

This program is open to registered professional nurses of all faiths. Registration is limited to 15 participants and will provide 36 credit hours by Trocaire College. The program cost is $575 and includes all program materials and meals. Scholarships are available.

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Pathways to Graduation

Submitted by Dave Scherff on Thursday, April 25th, 12:00 pm

Pathways to Graduation

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Frontier Education Center
5120 Orchard Avenue
Hamburg, NY 14075

What does it mean to get a Regents diploma? A local diploma? An IEP diploma? A Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC)? What are the new changes to Graduation requirements and the safety net? This workshop explores the options, and outlines the updates to NYS regulations.

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Annunciation Parish Searching for Director of Youth Faith Development

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 10:18am

Annunciation Parish Searching for Director of Youth Faith Development

Annunciation Parish in Elma is currently searching for a full-time Director of Youth Faith Development who will be responsible for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive faith formation program for children through the high school years in concert with the pastor's priorities.

Qualifications:

• Preferred degree - Masters in Theology, Pastoral Studies or related.

• Practicing Catholic, engaged in the life of their home parish.

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Tips for Traveling with Fido and Felix

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 5:03pm

(Welcome to our pet column, courtesy of Pet Connection Programs Inc. of Marilla. We post a new article each week, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!)

As you prepare for your pet's big adventure with the family, here are some travel Dos (and one travel Don't) to help get you off to the right start:

Do visit your veterinarian before you leave to ensure your pet is ready to travel. Request an updated health certificate with information on vaccinations and if necessary, re-stock your pet's medication. Be sure to find out what to include in your pet's first aid kit.

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Writing Workshop Planned at Dog Ears Bookstore

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 3:39pm

Writing Workshop Planned at Dog Ears Bookstore

The nonprofit Dog Ears Bookstore, located at 688 Abbott Road in South Buffalo, will host a One-Act Playwriting Workshop — a four-week course running from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 13 through Monday, June 3. The course will be led by Mark Lloyd, a local writer, poet, playwright and director.

During the workshop, participants will learn how to write a short one-act play, defined as a play of 15 minutes or less. The cost of the four-week course is $60, with a minimum class size of six people. Writers should bring pens and paper. To register for the workshop, please call Dog Ears Bookstore at 823-2665.

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Catholic Charities Appeal Reaches $9.7 Million Mark

Submitted by Catholic Charities, Communications & PR Specialist

Friday, April 19th, 2013, 2:32pm

Less than one month after Appeal Week 2013 ended, volunteers for the annual Appeal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo must raise $1 million more to reach this year’s $10.7 million campaign goal. Today, the organization announced $9,738,391.31 has been raised in cash and pledges, representing 91 percent of the goal. Appeal officials said this is right on track with where the 2012 Appeal stood at this time last year.

Appeal Week 2013, held March 17-24, marked the strongest push for parish donations to support the myriad programs Catholic Charities offers, including behavioral health services, food pantries, basic relief services, the refugee assistance program, and counseling for individuals, children and families.

The 2013 Appeal ends June 30 and efforts to increase support from lapsed and new donors will continue in parishes, schools and the corporate community.

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