COMING UP
Published: May 21, 2009, 12:30 am
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HISTORY COME ALIVE: The Cheektowaga Historical Association will present Patrick Weissend’s free talk, Measuring Western New York from the files of Surveyor Joseph Elliot, at 7 p. m. today in Alexander Community Center, 275 Alexander St., Cheektowaga. Refreshments will be served. For details, call 683-1762.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: Kathie Snow, a well-known disability advocate, author, public speaker and trainer on disability issues, will be the keynote speaker for the Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day Conference from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. today in the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. The event will feature speakers, workshops and live entertainment.
ECUMENICAL MEETING: The South Buffalo Ecumenical Association will meet at 7 p. m. today in Salem Lutheran Church, 10 McClellan Circle. Guest speakers Brenda Plowden and Diane Semrau will discuss universal primary education, followed by refreshments and fellowship. For details, call 824-4112.
EPIC OUTREACH: EPIC will hold an informational event from 12:30 to 2 p. m. Friday in the Town of Aurora Senior Center, 101 King St., East Aurora, for those 65 and older and their caregivers to learn how EPIC can lower prescription drug costs if they have Medicare PartDand annual incomes under $35,000 (single) or $50,000 (married). Those applying should bring proof of age and documentation of 2008 income and Social Security income. For information, call (800) 332-3742.
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE: State Sen. Antoine Thompson, D-Buffalo, will host his third annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Recognition Reception from noon to 1:30 p. m. Friday in the Mahoney State Office Building, 65 Court St.
CLOTHING GIVEAWAY: Grace Lutheran Church will hold a clothing giveaway from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Saturday in the church, 174 Cazenovia St. Many styles and sizes for men, women and children will be available for free. For details, call 822-0553.
CHAMBER GALA: The Lackawanna Chamber of Commerce will present the Centennial Ball, at 6 p. m. Saturday at Lucarelli’s Banquet Center, 1830 Abbott Road. Dinner will be served at 7 p. m., Entertainment provided by Mark Mazur and the Little Big Band. Tickets are $30, individual; $55, couple and available at the Chamber, 638 Ridge Road or Lackawanna City Hall, Room 211.
EXPLORE THE GORGE: Visit Niagara Falls State Park from 10 a. m. to 5:30 p. m. Saturday and Sunday and talk to a park naturalist about the Niagara Gorge Trail system and the history of the falls and the gorge. For details, call 282-5154.
BIRD SPOTTING: The Western New York Land Conservancy will hold a birding hike from 9 to 11 a. m. Saturday in Kenneglenn Scenic&Nature Preserve, 11661 Old Strykersville Road, East Aurora. Learn how to identify area birds by sight and sound. Reservations are required. Call 687-1225 to register or for details.
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