AUGUST CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
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Hello, Dolly at Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck Street in North Tonawanda, opens at 8pm, through 8/17. Reserve tickets and find show times by calling 743-1614 or go to www.starrynighttheatre.com.
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Party for the Planet at the Buffalo Zoo, 10am-4pm. Explore special stations to learn more about conservation and take part in games and other fun activities. Call 995-6133 for information.
Walk Off Hunger benefits the Food Bank of WNY at 11am at Temple Beth Am. After the walk, celebrate at the community-wide summer festival with food, games, inflatables and more. Call 633-8877 or log onto www.bethambuffalo.org or www.foodbankwny.org.
Art & Science is the theme of Artpark’s Family Weekend today and tomorrow from noon-4pm. For details, call 754-4375 or visit www.artpark.net.
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Free Car Seat Safety Check and Blood Pressure Check Clinic, 11am-1pm at Como Park Elementary School, 1985 Como Park Blvd. in Lancaster. Visit Baby’s Sweet Beginnings at 231 Aurora Street (corner of Como Park Blvd. and Aurora Street) for a free hot dog roast after to celebrate the opening of the new Lactation and Wellness Center. For information, call Polly at 681-8100.
Blacksmith Hammer-In at Amherst Museum, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Students of the Blacksmith School and members of the NYS Designer Blacksmiths will show off their skills. Call 689-1440 or go online to www.amherstmuseum.org for details.
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MOMS Club of Kenmore/Tonawanda, 10am-noon. New mothers and children welcome. Call Andrea at 695-0197.
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Once Upon a Time Preschool Story and Craft Hour at the SPCA Serving Erie County, 205 Ensminger Road in Tonawanda for children ages 2-5 and their parent, 10am-11am. Additional classes offered on 8/12 and 8/19. Register for this free activity by calling 629-3515.
FREE Family Cookout is part of the Northeast YMCA’s Healthy Family Home Program, designed to help families better integrate regular physical activity, increase healthy food choices and strengthen family connectedness. Call 565-6000 or go to www.ymcabuffaloniagara.org.
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Little Gather at CMOG features Wizards, Kings and Things by Steven Woyce at 11am. The show is packed with magic, juggling and comedy as you meet Dusty the Dragon, solve the mystery of the King’s Crown and see a member of the audience transformed into a wizard! Contact the Corning Museum of Glass at (607) 974-3306 or log onto www.cmog.org.
America’s Fair: The Erie County Fair through 8/17 at The Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway in Hamburg. For all the latest information, visit www.americas-fair.com or call 649-3900.
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FREE Autism Conference at the Parent Network of WNY offices in Buffalo, 8:30am. There will be in-depth presentations including an overview of ASD, communication strategies and behavior issues. Registration begins at 8am. Call 332-4170 or email info@parentnetworkwny.org.
Extended Thursday Hours at Albright-Knox Art Gallery until 10pm, including a special half-hour tour each Thursday at 6:30pm. General admission is $10. Buy one get one free coupons are available at www.buffalorising.com. Log onto www.albrightknox.org or call 882-8700.
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Kids Kitchen at Tops Cooking School features Surf’s Up from 10am-11am at the Amherst and West Seneca locations. Little Chefs ages 3-6 can take a break from the heat and make some fun ocean treats. Call 515-2000 or 517-3006 to register.
Puppet Show and Tea Party at the North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive from 10:30-11:30am for preschoolers ages 3-5. Log onto www.ntlibrary.org or call 693-4132 to register.
Game Night at the Elma Public Library features Guitar Hero from 6:30-8:30pm for youth in grades 4-9. Register by calling 652-2719. Snacks and drinks will be served.
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Mike Randall and his puppet friends will present a marvelous, magical, musical program at the North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive at 12:45pm. For more information, call 693-4132.
Lewiston Fine Art Festival, today and tomorrow along Center Street in Lewiston, featuring 150+ artists from the USA and Canada. Continuous entertainment, food vendors and street performers. Call 754-0166 or visit www.artcouncil.org/fineart.htm.
Mid-Summer’s Night Adventure at Penn Dixie Site, 5pm. After dark, collect fossils by lantern light; bring your own digging tools, plastic bucket, lantern or flashlight. View sunspots and solar flares until dusk; after dark, view Jupiter. Call 627-4560 or visit www.penndixie.org for information.
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Tails and Trails at Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd. in Buffalo, is a free guided nature walk, beginning at 2pm. No pre-registration is required. Call 896-5200 or email tifftfriends@yahoo.com.
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MOMS Club of Wheatfield/North Tonawanda hosts an Open House at 10am. All moms and children welcome. Call Tara at 491-0186 or email wntmomsclub@yahoo.com.
The Business of Being Born presented by ICAN of Buffalo, 2pm. The documentary is a must-see for everyone of childbearing age. The event is free and will be held at HomeGrown Baby, 3111 Delaware Ave. in Kenmore. Contact Rachel at 873-0755 or icanofbuffalo@aol.com.
Matt’s Music for Kids with Matt Surowiec will perform at Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway in Amherst, at 6:30pm. Call 689-4922 to register.
Mothers & More meets at 7pm at Elderwood at Glenwood Village, 5271 Main St. in Williamsville to discuss “Talking to Your Kids About Money: Allowances and Beyond.” Call 706-1509 for information.
La Leche League of Amherst, 7pm at Family Chiropractic, 4017 Harlem Road. Pregnant and breastfeeding moms and babies welcome. Call Cindy at 308-4843.
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Elma Public Library hosts Mr. Beau the clown at 2pm during a party to celebrate summer reading. Call 652-2719 for information.
NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Competition at St. Leo the Great School, 885 Sweet Home Road is free and is open to boys and girls ages 8-15. Registration begins at 5pm with the competition beginning at 6pm. Call the Northeast YMCA at 565-6000 for details.
Beauty and the Beast is a dazzling production brilliantly adapted from the Academy Award nominated film, presented at Artpark through 8/24. For a schedule of show times and ticket information, call 754-4375 or go online to www.artpark.net or www.tickets.com.
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The Teddy Bear Picnic at Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson Street in North Tonawanda, from 2-3:30pm features magic, balloons, juggling and more. Call 693-1885 or visit www.carrouselmuseum.org.
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24th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games at Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, offers fun for the entire family with animals, athletes and music. Log onto www.amherstmuseum.org or call 689-1440 for details.
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Photo Fun Workshop for Kids at George Eastman House, 900 East Avenue in Rochester, features “Digital Discovery” through 8/22 from 9am to 1:30pm. Call (585) 271-3361 ext. 232 or go online to www.eastmanhouse.org.
Free Special Education Workshop presented by The Parent Network of WNY at the Gateway Longview Family Resource Center in Buffalo. Parents who have students with special education needs are encouraged to attend and learn what they can do to help their child succeed in school. Please register by calling 332-4170.
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MOMS Club of Amherst North meets at 10am. For information call Colleen at 625-9291.
MOMS Club of Cheektowaga /Lancaster hosts a new member social at 10:30am. For more information, please call Michelle at 563-3502 or email momsclubofcheektowaga@gmail.com.
Amherst Symphony Free Concert at the Amherst Museum at 6:30pm. Gates open at 5:30pm for picnicking. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Call 689-1440.
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Summer Safari and Sundaes at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive in Depew, runs from 1pm-3pm. Enjoy family entertainment and tasty treats. Tickets are available at the gate. Call 683-5959.
Lake Shore Library is host to the Zoo Trunk at 1pm and 1:35pm for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Registration begins 8/9. Please call 627-3017.
29th Annual Dozynki Harvest Festival will take place at Corpus Christi Church, 199 Clark Street in Buffalo, today and tomorrow. The Polish equivalent of American Thanksgiving the festival offers the opportunity to give thanks for all manner of blessings. For more information, visit www.corpuschristibuffalo.org.
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MOMS Club of East Amherst/Clarence hosts a new member social at 10am. The club is open to moms with children of all ages. Call Lisa at 601-5456 or email eamherstclarencemomsclub@yahoo.com.
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Buffalo Film Festival presents Gone With the Wind at 7pm at the historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster Street in North Tonawanda. Log onto www.buffalofilmfestival.com/events.html for ticket information or call 692-2413.
The Tomato Festival at Evangola State Park runs through 8/31 and offers games, food, beer garden, farmers market and much more. For information call Gary at 549-1802.
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Summer Farewell Festival takes place at the Highbanks Recreation Area at Letchworth State Park from 1pm-9pm. Music, magic, comedy, family activities and fireworks. Call (585) 493-3625.
On Going...
Art In The Woods
Family Fun for Art & Nature Lovers
“Art in the Woods” will be held August 9 and 10 at the Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary, a beautiful 600-acre wetland preserve off of Route 62, five miles south of Jamestown. This is a wonderful, unique location to highlight the talents of local and national nature artists and fine craftsmen. The event offers a rare opportunity to purchase artwork from award-winning painters, carvers, woodworkers, jewelers, potters and photographers.
From 9am to 6pm on Saturday and from 9am to 5pm on Sunday, visitors will enjoy live folk music, hands-on activities for children and a pancake “Breakfast with the Birds” including fruit stuffed pancakes, sausage and a beverage on Sunday morning beginning at 10am.
SunDanceCreations.com jewelers will be providing materials for jewelry making fun and activities for the whole family. The Rhythm of Nature mini-drum and shaker making workshop features an environmental message with its recycled materials for creation. Participants can celebrate the end of each day with a rhythm and drumming parade and awards for the most unique rhythm makers.
Visit “Art in the Woods” and enjoy artist representations of nature and the tranquil surroundings of nature at its finest. There are plenty of hiking trails to enjoy along with wildlife and the calming waters of the wetlands. The show will be held both indoors and outdoors, rain or shine. For more information, visit www.jamestownaudubon.org or call 569-2345.
Explore & More Presents
Programs on the Waterfront
Check out Explore & More as the museum presents hands-on programming fun for the whole family on Buffalo’s Waterfront! Most Fridays from 1 to 4pm, during August (except August 15), Explore & More will be presenting cool activities for kids on the central wharf at Erie Canal Harbor.
This is the perfect opportunity to take a look at the new waterfront – enjoying the sites of the amazing restoration of the original Erie Canal Harbor, the beauty of Lake Erie views during the summer, and some cool fun from Explore & More. Scheduled programs include “A Day for Clay” on August 1. What can be more fun than to create your own clay sculpture? They will teach you techniques as you let your creativity run wild. For the very young, there will be play dough for fun, too!
On Friday, August 8, the theme is “Building on the Waterfront.” Kids will share their ideas on what makes a perfect waterfront community by constructing buildings and so much more. Throughout the afternoon, they will be drawing inspiration from each other and their surroundings.
Friday, August 22 brings “Gone Fishin’” where the ancient art of printing comes alive. Kids can make their own prints of fish with watercolor paints, special printing materials and their imaginations. Finally, on August 29, it’s “Drumming Fun.” Making music can be so much fun, especially with drums! Kids will hear some great drumming and even get to make their own music.
You can park for free at the Erie Basin Marina, or utilize paid parking in several lots surrounding the harbor. In addition, on-street parking is available in the adjacent neighborhood, including on both Pearl Street and Marine Drive. All events are free to the public and are supported by the City of Buffalo, Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation and Buffalo Place. Call Explore & More at 655-5131 or log onto www.exploreandmore.org to learn more.
Family Fridays at RMSC
Join in the archaeology adventures as you uncover the mysteries of the past and learn about ancient Egypt and beyond in “Let’s Dig It! Discovering Egypt.” Meet real RMSC archaeologists and learn about their work. Take an exciting journey back through time on a special simulator ride: “Time Gate to Egypt.”
The Science of X-Treme Sports is offered on August 8. Investigate the physics, chemistry and overall gnarly nature of BMX bikes, skateboards, motorcross and more! Rev your engine and hit the road on a special simulator ride, “Motorcycle Madness.”
Step into the spotlight as the curtain is raised and celebrate the performing arts on August 15 with “Show Time.” See shows by community performance groups, learn about the physics of dance and investigate how your voice box works. Take an improv class with the RMSC Players or try out some Blue Man Group percussion instruments.
“Start Your Engines” on August 22 puts the pedal to the metal as you explore the engineering and technology of fast cars and monster trucks. Take apart an engine to see how it works. Meet General Motors engineers and find out about fuel cells. Get in the driver’s seat for a special simulator ride as you speed through hairpin turns to reach the checkered flag in “Road Atlanta.”
Finally, August 29 brings “Hair-raising Science.” Explore hands-on activities about static electricity, tensile strength, color and more as you investigate the science of hair. Get a free haircut and donate your hair (at least 10 inches) to Locks of Love to create hairpieces for children suffering from long-term medical hair loss. For more information about RMSC, call (585) 271-1880 or log onto www.rmsc.org.
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