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Friends of Harmony to Perform Benefit Concert for Food Bank of Western NY

Submitted by Don Ehrenreich on Friday, October 25th, 10:03 am

The Friends of Harmony will be holding its third annual Christmas benefit concert on Friday evening at 7:00PM at Sacred Heart in Bowmansville, NY located at 5337 Genesee Street. Tickets are $15.00. Kids under 12 are FREE. Everyone is encouarge to bring a non-perishable food item. All money and food received by this concert will go to the Food Bank of Western NY. Questions? Call Don Ehrenreich at (716) 573-5911

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Friends of Harmony Open House

Submitted by Don Ehrenreich on Friday, October 4th, 3:15 pm

The Friends of Harmony male a cappella chorus is holding an Open House on Tuesday night, October 15th at 7:30 at Sacred Heart School located on 5337 Genesee Street in Bowmansville, NY (about 0.7 mile east of Salvatore's Italian Gardens Restaurant). The chorus is preparing for their annual Christmas Concert to benefit the Food Bank of Western NY and guests are invited to be a part of it. Come learn more about the chorus. You may even get a chance to sing with us at the concert. The chorus is actively auditioning all voice parts.

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Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, September 9th, 2013, 5:39pm

South Buffalo Alive Announces Successful ‘Bricks in the Bowl’ Campaign

Twenty engraved bricks were added to South Buffalo Alive’s “Bricks in the Bowl” in Cazenovia Park in early September. The 20 bricks were a one-year record for the fundraising event, according to Marge Ryan, president of the nonprofit organization.

“Bricks in the Bowl” is located next to the 100-year-old Frederick Law Olmsted Shelter House in Cazenovia Park and includes 250 square feet of personalized bricks within a landscaped perimeter. Brick engraving, provided by Stone Art Memorial Co. of Lackawanna, occurs just one time per year, typically in late summer or early fall.

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Submitted by Valley Community Association, Valley Community Association

Monday, September 9th, 2013, 5:00am

The Valley Community Association (VCA) has announced the receipt of roughly $1.5 million in local foundation, non-profit, and state government grants to support ongoing senior and youth services, waterfront revitalization, and “Striving for Excellence” Program initiatives.

These awards include a $5,000 allotment from the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation, a $5,000 contribution from the Buffalo Bills Foundation, a $10,000 award from CSX, a $22,000 commitment from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, a $160,000 (for two years) provision from the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County, a $250,000 grant secured by NYS Senator Tim Kennedy, and a $300,000 (for three years) allocation from the NYS Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program.

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Friends of Harmony to Perform Free Concert on 9/10 at Buffalo River Fest Park

Submitted by Don Ehrenreich on Tuesday, August 20th, 7:17 am

The Friends of Harmony, WNY's premier male a cappella group, will perform a free concert at Buffalo's River Fest Park on Tuesday evening at 7:00 on September 10th. Enjoy the songs from your favorite Hollywood movie in 4-part barbershop style harmony. The show will culminate with a musical salute to the US Armed Forces for the brave work they do protecting us both at home and abroad. For more information about this and other upcoming Friends of Harmony performances, contact Don Ehrenreich at (716) 573-5911.

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Submitted by Valley Community Association, Valley Community Association

Wednesday, July 24th, 2013, 8:47am

The Valley Community Association is pleased to announce that on August 26, 2013, the center will be hosting its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Lancaster Country Club. Lunch and registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and includes soda, grilled chicken, Italian sausage, hot dogs, hamburgers, salad and desserts.

The 4 person scramble format will begin with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. sharp. Beer and refreshments on the course. The tournament dinner will be catered by BW’s Barbecue and take place at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be great prizes for the various contests.

The cost per golfer is $100. Limited transportation in mini-buses will be available.

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Submitted by Valley Community Association, Valley Community Association

Monday, July 8th, 2013, 7:16pm

Buffalo River Fest Park Hosts 2nd Annual “Wardstock”

The Valley Community Association is proud to announce that musical acts Crash Cadillac and Gregg Sansone will headline the 2nd Annual “Wardstock” neighborhood celebration scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Buffalo River Fest Park (249 Ohio Street, Buffalo, NY 14204). In addition, this year’s event will feature Explore & More Children’s Museum’s “imagination playground” and kid’s area, as well as food, refreshments, and tie-dye shirts.

“Wardstock is one of those special nights that encourages folks to share old neighborhood memories in a fun, family friendly setting, with good music and even better people,” said VCA Executive Director Margaret “Peg” Overdorf. “And Buffalo River Fest Park really provides the perfect backdrop for this evening of all around excitement on the waterfront. The event is open to everyone, both young and old.”

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