community event calendar

November 1, 2008 10:00 am - 2:00 am
Weinberg Campus hosts

Weinberg Campus Fall Open House
November 1, 2008 10:00 am - 2:00 am

Discover life at Weinberg Campus at the Fall Open House!

Visit apartments and learn more about the services and programs provided by Weinberg Campus. Guests will have an opportunity to meet staff and residents.

Learn about:
Senior Living Options
Adult Home and Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Rehab
Respite
Home Health Care
Managed Long-Term Care Plan
Adult Day Programs

With eight specialized best-in-class living environments for the elderly, Weinberg Campus offers the widest range of care with thoughtfully designed settings and programs to preserve dignity and meet changing needs.

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November 2, 2008 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens hosts

Bunka No Hi
November 2, 2008 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost: $12.00 Adults, $10.00 Seniors & Students, $6.00 Kids 12 and under & Buffalo State Students

Description:
2nd Annual Bunka No Hi: Japanese Culture Day at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. In Japan, Bunka No Hi is a national holiday celebrating arts and culture. Our celebration will also promote Japanese art and culture from the Buffalo Niagara region. Tickets include Ikebana displays, many demonstrations, entertainment, tea and delicious tidbits.

This year's celebration will feature:
Ikebana displays and demonstrations
Traditional Japanese dancing with Odori No Kai
Kendo demonstrations
Japanese tea ceremony demonstrations
Japanese cuisine demonstrations and tastings with Chef Krista Van Wagner
A special ceramics reception and sale with Buffalo State College ceramic students
Bonsai demonstrations from the Buffalo Bonsai Society
Hands-on children's activities

Call 827.1584 ext. 204 to purchase tickets

Event in coordination with:
Buffalo-Kanazawa Sister City Committee
Friends of the Japanese Garden
Japanese Group of Buffalo
Ikebana International Buffalo 50
Buffalo Bonsai Society
Curly's Bar and Grill
Buffalo State College Design Department Buffalo Kendo Club

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November 6, 2008 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Planned Parenthood of Western New York, Inc. hosts

We're So Much More Fundraising Breakfast
November 6, 2008 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Planned Parenthood of Western New York presents "We're So Much More!" free fundraising breakfast on Thursday, November 6th at Sonoma Grille. Doors open at 8:00am with the one hour program beginning at 8:30am. Join us to find out why Planned Parenthood is really SO MUCH MORE!

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November 6, 2008 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fowlers & Starbucks hosts

Coffee & Chocolate 2008
November 6, 2008 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for our 11th annual Coffee & Chocolate fundraiser on Thursday, November 6th at Shea's Intermission Lounge. Highlights of the evening will include tasty coffee & chocolate samples provided by event sponsors, Fowlers Chocolates and Starbucks Coffee. The event will also include a silent auction and basket raffle!

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November 6, 2008 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo & Erie County, Inc. hosts

Coffee & Chocolate
November 6, 2008 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Shea's Smith Theatre & Intermission Lounge

The 2008 Coffee and Chocolate Fundraiser is an evening of decadence and indulgence. Guests will enjoy chocolate and truffle samples from Fowler's, luscious Starbucks coffee, and light appetizers from the area's finest restaurants. The evening also features entertainment, an extensive basket raffle and a silent auction.

All proceeds from the event benefit programs and services at Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo & Erie County, Inc.

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November 7, 2008 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Irish Classical Theatre Company hosts

20.20.20 Launch Party
November 7, 2008 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Launch Party for 20.20.20 @ The Irish!
20 tickets.20 bucks.20 Minutes before…Now that’s something to rave about!

What: Come celebrate the launch of 20.20.20, the Irish Classical Theatre’s new rush ticket program designed with YOUR lifestyle and budget in mind!
When: Friday, 11.07.08 @ 5:30 p.m.
Where: The Andrews Theatre, 625 Main Street, Buffalo
Why: You’ve had a hectic work week…join us at the theatre to unwind with appetizers, drinks at the bar, live music, chair massages, and a performance of Bill Roche’s The Calvacaders, a haunting play that will transport you with its story of love, loss and betrayal.
How: Tickets are available at the door for $20 beginning at 5:30 p.m. – limited to the first 150 patrons. Price includes one complimentary beverage, appetizers, door prize raffle, and a ticket to the 7:30 performance of The Calvacaders.
Sponsors: Obviously Avi Catering / Distinctive Occasions / Buffalo Rising

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November 8, 2008 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Upstate New York Transplant Services hosts

Transformations After Hours... Buffalo Business Takes Center Stage
November 8, 2008 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A unique fundraiser to benefit Upstate New York Transplant Services showcasing the musical talents of local business leaders and media personalities

Saturday, November 8th

Asbury Hall - "The Church"

Think you have what it takes to perform at Transformations?

Contact Erin Harvey at 716.512.7952 or eharvey@unyts.org

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November 8, 2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Morlock Foundation, Inc. hosts

Open Toe Shoe Gala
November 8, 2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join friends and supporters of the Morlock Foundation and celebrate with the annual Open Toe Shoe Gala to be held at Independent Health Hall on Sheridan Drive in Williamsville. Doors open at 6pm with live performances, food, chinese auction, and ladies bring your best pair of open toe shoes for a chance to win big! Sponsorships and volunteers needed. Tickets are $35 with all proceeds to benefit the essential programs and services of the Morlock Foundation, Inc.

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November 13, 2008 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Buffalo, Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY hosts

Tour de Vine: A Culinary & Wine Tasting Experience
November 13, 2008 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Guests will enjoy culinary creations from a diverse selection of restaurants, a wide array of wine selections, a relaxing atmosphere filled with the sound of Jazz Miracles, the Computers for Children signature technology auction and a silent auction featuring products and services from area businesses.

This is a benefit for Computers for Children. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple and can be purchased at 823-7248 x568 or at www.computersforchildren.com.

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November 14, 2008 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Our Lady of Victory hosts

Friends of Father Baker Reception
November 14, 2008 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Friends of Father Baker Reception is a vital event that helps continue the legacy of our saintly founder by raising valuable funds for special projects at Baker Victory Services. This year's event will be held Friday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. The Father Baker Service to Youth Award will be presented to Molly Bethel, founder of the Locust Street Neighborhood Art Classes. Tickets are $60 and for more information please contact Cassandra Okon at 828-9289.

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November 14, 2008 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mount Mercy Academy hosts

Magic Money Sweepstakes
November 14, 2008 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Gather your friends together for a night of fun and a chance to win $5000!! Magic Money Sweepstakes is Mount Mercy Academy's annual fall fundraiser. Each $25 ticket includes beer,wine, soft drinks, pizza and snacks along with a chance to win the grand prize of $5000! Prizes of $2000, $1000, $500, $250 and $100 will also be awarded that night. The night will also feature basket raffles and 50/50 raffles. Magic Money is held at the Iron Workers Local Union Hall #6 on Orchard Park Road in West Seneca beginning at 6:00pm with the drawings beginning at 9:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased from any Mt. Mercy student or by calling the school at 716-825-8796.

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November 18, 2008 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Weinberg Campus hosts

Memory Screening Program
November 18, 2008 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Concerned about memory problems? Get Screened.

Memory Screening Program

Tuesday, November 18
3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Weinberg Campus
Garden House Apartments
2720 North Forest Road, Amherst

Weinberg Campus will provide a free memory screening to any interested community member. This beneficial program is sponsored by the National Alzheimer’s Foundation and assists those who have concerns about their own memory health and offers options to those who participate.

The free confidential screenings will be provided by a qualified health professional. Results are meant to be informative and do not serve as a diagnosis.

The screenings will be provided individually and privately, and depending on a person’s score, a recommendation to consult a physician is provided. Learn more about successful aging and community resources. For more information, contact Heide Cornell at 639-3311, ext. 2402.

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November 19, 2008
Buffalo Niagara Event Professionals hosts

BNEP Meeting
November 19, 2008

Buffalo Niagara Partnership
Discussion on new BNEP website.

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November 28 - 10:00 am - January 4, 2009 - 5:00 pm
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens hosts

Poinsettia Festival
November 28 - 10:00 am - January 4, 2009 - 5:00 pm

Cost: Garden Admission
Time: Garden Hours - Open until 8:00pm on November 30, December 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21

Poinsettia Show
Bring your family to the biggest exhibition of poinsettias in the Western New York region! Escape the cold. It is always 72 degrees and humid at the Gardens.

Holiday Light Show
4:00pm-5:00pm daily and 4:00pm-8:00pm on November 30, December 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21. Inside the Palm Dome, enjoy an exciting light show electronically set to your favorite holiday music.

Cross Pollination: Metal Work at the Botanical Gardens New Exhibit! Experience the extraordinary metal craft and jewelry sculpture pieces of Buffalo State College Students Interested in the Art of Metalsmithing (SIAM). The SIAM program opens student minds to the range of career possibilities and provides opportunities for the successful transition from student to professional.

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