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Stella Niagara Preserve Receives $50,000 Grant from Houston-based Gallogly Family Foundation

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Thursday, December 4th, 2014, 4:26pm
Stella Niagara Preserve Receives $50,000 Grant from Houston-based Gallogly Family Foundation

 

The Western New York Land Conservancy was recently awarded $50,000 from the Gallogly Family Foundation to help create the Stella Niagara Preserve, a new, publicly accessible nature preserve along the Niagara River in Lewiston, N.Y. The Land Conservancy has now received more than $2.7 million of the more than $3.2 million needed to create the Stella Niagara Preserve. Additional donations from the community are needed soon if the Stella Niagara Preserve is to become a reality.

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Friends of Harmony Concert to Benefit Food Bank of WNY

Submitted by Don Ehrenreich on Tuesday, November 25th, 6:37 pm
Friends of Harmony Concert to Benefit Food Bank of WNY

On Friday, December 5th, at 7:00PM the Friends of Harmony barbershop chorus and quartets will perform a benefit concert at St Martin of Tours Catholic Church on 1140 Abbott Road in Buffalo.  A free will offering of cash and/or non-perishable food items will be accepted throughout the performance.  All donations will go to the Food Bank of Western New York.  Enjoy the sounds of the season in beautiful four part a cappella harmony and share your blessings with others.  For more information, go to www.friendsofharmony.com or call Don at (716) 573-5911.

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BUFFALO RIVER FEST PARK HOSTS “HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY” ON SEPTEMBER 5TH

Submitted by AMDG Public Affairs on Monday, August 25th, 11:09 am
BUFFALO RIVER FEST PARK HOSTS “HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY” ON SEPTEMBER 5TH

On Friday, September 5th, 2014, the Valley Community Association will host their fourth annual “Halfway To St. Patrick’s Day Party” at Buffalo River Fest Park, located at 249 Ohio Street, Buffalo, New York.  The event will run from 7pm to 11pm and will feature the local Irish band “The Left Overs”.  

“The Left Overs” have established a following in Buffalo and throughout Western New York for over a decade. With music ranging from popular drinking songs to the historical and poignant rebel songs of Irish past, “The Left Overs” offer a large variety of tunes and ballads.  The band was founded by Jerry Shea and Pat Gerken, on the premise that good music will always bring people together. “The Left Overs” are Jerry Shea, Pat Gerken, Elizabeth Shea, Ryan Young, Dave Pruski, Greg Kent, and Tim Ellis. 

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Friends of Harmony Free Concert at the Naval Park

Submitted by Don Ehrenreich on Monday, July 28th, 2:56 pm
Friends of Harmony Free Concert at the Naval Park

On Saturday, August 2nd at 7:00PM, the Friends of Harmony male a cappella chorus will be performing a free concert on board the USS Little Rock located at the Buffalo Naval Park.  The concert will celebrate the 224th birthday of the US Coast Guard.  The music will feature songs from the "baby boomer" generation and a special patriotic salute to all of our servicemen and women around the globe.   The performance will be under a tent with plenty of seating available.   No entrance fees to board the ship and enjoy the concert.

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Land Conservancy Receives $300,000 Federal Grant for the Stella Niagara Preserve

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Monday, July 14th, 2014, 2:46pm
Land Conservancy Receives $300,000 Federal Grant for the Stella Niagara Preserve

 

The Western New York Land Conservancy has been awarded $300,000 to help create the Stella Niagara Preserve on the Niagara River in Lewiston. The grant is from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative through the Joint Venture Habitat Protection and Restoration Program. The Land Conservancy has now received more than $2.6 million of the $3.2 million needed to create the preserve.

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VCA Announces Buffalo River Fest Schedule

Submitted by AMDG Public Affairs on Tuesday, June 10th, 3:05 pm
VCA Announces Buffalo River Fest Schedule

The Valley Community Association’s 14th Annual “Buffalo River Fest” is scheduled for this upcoming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 13th – 15th, 2014.  The event will be held from 6pm to Midnight on Friday, from 11am to Midnight on Saturday, and 11am to 5pm on Sunday at Buffalo River Fest Park, located at 249 Ohio Street, Buffalo, NY, near Michigan Avenue.

Included in this year’s event will be:

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Shop at Macy's to Support Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy

Submitted by Phil Pantano on Thursday, March 6th, 1:47 pm
Shop at Macy's to Support Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy

BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, which manages and maintains the Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park system in the City of Buffalo, has been selected for “Heart Your Park,” a program introduced as part of Macy’s “Secret Garden” campaign, that aims to raise awareness and dollars for local parks across the country. From March 7 to March 31, customers at local Macy’s stores can donate $1 or more at the register, with 100 percent of the donations benefiting the city’s Olmsted parks. To further spread the love, Macy’s will match the total customer donation across all stores, dollar for dollar, up to $250,000 in total.

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