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Buffalo Citybration Press Conference to Welcome Summer ... Eight Hours Early

Buffalo Citybration Press Conference to Welcome Summer ... Eight Hours Early

Chances are you probably won’t be awake at 1:04 a.m. Friday, June 21, when the sun will be directly overhead of the Tropic of Cancer, marking the official start of Summer 2013. But back here in Western New York, Buffalo Citybration will be making a major announcement about our summer season at 5:04 p.m. Thursday, June 20, giving us an eight-hour head start on the season that festival-loving Buffalonians love most!

Boston Free Library fundraiser to feature $1 hot dogs, Nickel City Reptiles show

Boston Free Library fundraiser to feature $1 hot dogs, Nickel City Reptiles show

Erie County Legislator John J. Mills announces that this year’s Boston Free Library’s fundraiser will featureNickel City Reptiles and Exotics, a wildlife program that showcases amazing exotic mammals and reptiles. The library’s Hot Dog Roast Fundraiser will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14 at the library, 9475 Boston State Road, Boston. Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics’ show will begin at 6 p.m.

 

Collins Library Fundraiser Saturday, June 8

Collins Library Fundraiser Saturday, June 8

Erie County Legislator John J. Mills announces that the annual Collins Public Library Hot Dog Roast Fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at the library, 2341 Main St., Collins. This year’s event will feature Mike Randall & Friends, "Dig Into Reading" program from 11 a.m. to noon, as well as a Friends of the Library Bake and Book Sales from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

‘Love Everybody 5K Walk/Run’ to Remember Young Runner

‘Love Everybody 5K Walk/Run’ to Remember Young Runner

 

Applications are still being accepted for the “Love Everybody 5K Walk/Run” taking place on Saturday, June 15, at Northwood Elementary School, 250 Northwood Ave., West Seneca. The event is being held in memory of Devin Miller, a sixth grade student at Northwood and an avid runner who lost his life in December 2012 after being struck by a car.

East Aurora Music Fest: 20 Bands at Four Venues

East Aurora Music Fest: 20 Bands at Four Venues

East Aurora's first annual Music Fest to rock the village June 8, 2013, with an afternoon and evening of live music offered simultaneously with 20 bands at four village locations - all within walking distance.

Here are the four venues where the bands will be kickin' it:

The Healthy Zone Ice Rink

Riley Street Station

Brothers Pub

Wallenwein's

The following bands are scheduled to perform. Click here for a complete schedule.

Mick Hayes Band- Blues - Contemporary Blues and R&B sounds with extraordinary guitar playing, powerful vocals and a dynamic stage presence.

Catholic Charities Service Corps Offers Grads Try at Job Force, Chance to Help Others

Catholic Charities Service Corps Offers  Grads Try at Job Force, Chance to Help Others

Are you, or do you know, a young adult searching for an exciting, meaningful way to jump into the job force? Perhaps post-graduation plans are still unclear or a current career is unfulfilling. Catholic Charities Service Corps (CCSC) offers college graduates a year-long chance to develop and share their gifts, education and faith in a unique manner.

CCSC is now accepting applications from graduates of all faiths who are at least 21 years old and willing to challenge themselves by committing to service/social justice, community living, simplicity and spiritual growth for one year, beginning in August.

Service Corps members work full-time with marginalized populations in various non-profit agencies in Buffalo and surrounding areas involving education, legal aid, advocacy, social services, medical field and counseling, while living together in community with other volunteers.

Jacobs Brings Thank-A-Vet Discount Program to City of Tonawanda

Jacobs Brings Thank-A-Vet Discount Program to City of Tonawanda

Erie County, NY- Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs was on the road in the City of Tonawanda, where Mayor Ron Pilozzi hosted the Clerk’s “Thank-A-Vet” Outreach in City Hall.

The “Thank-A-Vet” Discount Card Program is available to any veteran in Erie County who files their original military discharge papers with the County Clerk’s Office. DD-214’s are valuable documents that are proof of one’s military service and can be used to establish eligibility for a variety of benefits such as property tax exemptions, civil service credits and Military Honors.

Eligible veterans will receive a photo I.D. card which identifies them as an honorably discharged veteran which can be used at participating businesses throughout Erie County who have agreed to honor the card by providing the holders a discount on purchases or services.