NOCO Express Raises More than $20,000 for MDA

Submitted by Laura Jacobs on Thursday, April 11th, 2:01 pm

NOCO Express Stores, its customers, and employees recently made March a very lucky month for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) by donating a record $20,265 in the annual “Share the Shamrock Spirit” in-store campaign. From February 17 to March 17, customers could purchase a $1 paper shamrock at any of NOCO’s 35 locations to benefit MDA.

“As we celebrate 80 years in Western New York, NOCO is proud of our long tradition in supporting local organizations and the great work they do in our community,” said Michael Newman, executive vice president, NOCO. “Thank you to our customers and employees who donated generously to support MDA and the services and programs they offer to those with muscle disease throughout our local communities.”

In 2012, NOCO customers and associates donated $13,115 through the “Share the Shamrock Spirit” campaign.

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Recreation Options

Submitted by Dave Scherff on Thursday, April 11th, 12:00 pm

Recreation Options

Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Location: Early Childhood Direction Center (Northtown Plaza)
3131 Sheridan Drive
Amherst, NY 14216

A talk about different recreation programs that are offered in the area; ideas on how some programs were started by parents, social workers, etc.; some brainstorming about what programs are needed in our community and how we might be able to get some started.

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Erie County Fair Concert Announcement - Three Days Grace with Special Guest Finger Eleven

Submitted by Colleen Nossavage, Promotions

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 5:08pm

Erie County Fair Concert Announcement - Three Days Grace with Special Guest Finger Eleven

The Erie County Fair will welcome Three Days Grace with Special Guest Finger Eleven on the Buffalo.com Grandstand at the Erie County Fair, August 7th, sponsored by WGRZ Ch. 2 and 103.3 The Edge. Tickets will go on sale May 4th at the Fairgrounds Event Center, online at tickets.com or charge by phone 1-888-223-6000. Tickets are $60/$45, ticket price includes admission to the Erie County Fair the day of the concert.

Canadian Rock group, Three Days Grace known for thier hits "I Hate Everything", "Break" and album "Life Starts Here" will take the stage at the Erie County Fair with special guest, Finger Eleven.

Stay tuned for additional concert announcements!

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Southern Tier Sanctuary

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 12:04am

PORTVILLE, NY--- Although WNY is rich with unique habitat, there are few places as diverse as the Pfeiffer Nature Center in Portville.

From old growth forest to reclaimed farmland, the center has the region's natural history written in every step. The center is actually made up of two tracts of land that could not be more distinct.

The Lillibridge property spans 188 acres of mostly forest that provides visitors with a glimpse of the procession of the ecology.

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Legislator Dixon, Urban Valet announce free prom dresses available

Submitted by Jessica ONeil on Tuesday, April 9th, 1:02 pm

Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon and Urban Valet Dry Cleaners announce that the 4th annual Prom Dress Drive Shopping Days will be held Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 at Performing Arts Dance Academy, located at 206 Lake St., Hamburg.

Girls are invited to come and shop for a free dress from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. A large selection of colors, sizes and styles will be displayed for girls to look through. Dressing rooms will be provided to allow shoppers to try on three (3) dresses at a time.

“The shopping days are a lot of fun and help families handle the cost associated with preparing for the prom or other formal event. This year we have a large collection, featuring some truly amazing gowns,” said Legislator Dixon. “All local girls are invited to come and shop through the selection during one of the two shopping days.”

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Erie County Fair Concert Announcement - Gary Allen with Special Guest Josh Thompson

Submitted by Colleen Nossavage, Promotions

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 8:05pm

Erie County Fair Concert Announcement - Gary Allen with Special Guest Josh Thompson

The Erie County Fair will welcome American Country Music Artist, Gary Allen with special guest Josh Thompson on the Buffalo.com Grandstand at the Erie County Fair, August 14th, sponsored by WGRZ Ch. 2 and WYRK. Tickets will go on sale May 4th at the Fairgrounds Event Center, online at tickets.com or charge by phone 1-888-223-6000. Tickets are $60/$45, ticket price includes admission to the Erie County Fair the day of the concert.

Gary Allen has had 4 number one hits, "Man to Man", "Tough Little Boys", "Nothing but the Radio" and this year's #1 is "Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)".

Josh Thompson released his debut album "Way Out Here" in January 2010 which produced 3 top 40 hits: "Beer on the Table", "Way Out Here", and "Won't be Lonely Long".

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JACOBS TO EXPAND PASSPORT SERVICES

Submitted by Mike Cecchini on Monday, April 8th, 4:01 pm

County Clerk’s Office will now offer monthly outreach

Erie County, NY- As a service to Erie County residents, County Clerk Chris Jacobs announced that his office will be offering additional “Passports on the Move” outreach events the second Tuesday of every month. The first event will be held on Tuesday, April 9th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Erie County Auto Bureau, located in the Northtown Plaza, 3095 Sheridan Drive in Amherst.

“The Clerk’s Office is pleased to make this service available in order to meet the growing demand for passports,” said County Clerk Jacobs. “I want to make County government more customer-centered, including offering convenient alternatives for our customers to obtain passports.”

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