May 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Bid to Build 2017
The Foundry Board of Directors invites you to visit The Foundry and celebrate its most recent successes! A benefit auction that supports The Foundry's overall mission and programming. Join us for: Live Auction - Bid on a handmade item or piece of artwork,…
NorEastCon 46
I.P.M.S. Scale Model Contest and Show International Plastic Modelers Society Region 1 Convention, featuring over 85 different Categories, including Automotive, Aircraft, Armor, Die-cast, Science – Fiction and several others. There will be 54 tables of…
Relay For Life of Buffalo
Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 27 countries. Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe it's time to take…
Gear Up for Bicycles
Celebrate National Bike Month by designing and making colorful paper plate bike wheels. Next, learn about traffic safety by playing red light/green light. If you make it all the way up the “street” safely, you win a prize! For ages 5 and up This program…
The Good, The Bad, and The Funny - Transgender Stories
Women's Rights National Historical Park is honored to partner with FLX Pride Festival, LGBTQ Services at the Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes, and the We Exist Coalition of the Finger Lakes to present an event called "The Good, the Bad,…
2nd Annual South Buffalo Walk for Hope
A 1.5 mile Walk, children's activities, Theme Basket Auction, food trucks, free zumba, and music to raise community awareness on the signs of depression and addiction, ways to seek help, and an opportunity to remember those of our friends who have left…
Night for Independence Gala
Join WNY Independent Living on Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 5:00pm-9:00pm at Salvatore's Italian Gardens for the 4th Annual Night for Independence Gala! There will be a basket raffle, live auction, and live music! The funds that are raised during this…
Outer Space Storytime
Join us for this month's "Outer Space" themed Storytime!Storytime in the Village is a free community event for young children (infant - 2nd grade) to read, learn and play together! Each Storytime includes singing, interactive book reading and fun activities.*…
Asbury Pointe Retirement Community Open House
Guests can tour the grounds – including the beautifully-appointed apartments with such amenities as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and custom cupboards – speak to current residents, get answers to the questions they have and enjoy delicious…
Rally to Rescue "Paws" for Summer Pet Expo
· Sat, May 20, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · VFW Weber Post 898, 2909 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY 14218 · Many Local Rescue Organizations with adoptable Pets and items to benefit each rescue, basket raffle, homemade bake goods, games…
Neighborhood Clean Up
The Greater Eastside Fields of Dreams Block Club Association Inc. is having a Neighborhood Clean up for the blocks of Wilson, Townsend, Detroit, Coit, Smith, Shumway, Sherman, Stanton, Krettner, Howard, Padereweski, Peckham from Broadway to William.…
Olmsted School Foundation Color-A-Thon 3K
Come support Olmsted #64 and #156 in the First Ever Color-A-Thon. Post Party at Delaware Park@ Parkside Lodge. $30 for registrants, includes tshirt, color blast and swag bag. Parents are welcome to walk/run for free. Come prepared to get messy and have…
VEDA WNY Open House
We would like to invite you to celebrate with us! Come join us in celebrating our new space intended to support our community's achievement of optimum health with holistic services that encompass mind, body and soul.Meet our team of diverse Health Practitioners…
Parkside Tour of Homes
Spend the day in Parkside to enjoy beautiful architecture and restaurants in the neighborhood! Tour the interior of many beautiful homes that are over 100 years old in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Buffalo. See inside superb examples…
Brunch for Bumps
Enjoy a Sunday morning brunch for expectant and soon-to-be expectant parents learning what their options are in relation to pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period and beyond. Several presentations will be given by local birth professional on topics…
Buffalo Pierogi Fest
The first ever Buffalo Pierogi Fest is here. Time to separate the babcias from the boys. On May 21, 2017 from 1-4pm ~*~YOU~*~ have the chance to decide who makes the best pierogi in Buffalo. Are you ready? Can you handle it? Keep reading. **Already…
Brunch n’ Brews at the 12 Gates Brewing Company
Join us for our second installment of Brunch & Brews at 12 Gates Brewing Company's tap room! You Crack Me Up Truck and Sweet Melody's will be there to fulfill all of your brunch cravings. Get down with live music from Vitamin D3 (Vinnie DeRosa and friends)…
Skyride 2017
Buffalo is fast becoming a city that recognizes the value of putting people first–rather than cars–in creating safe, inviting streets. We've made progress in creating more bike and pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, and there is more to be done! The…
Hospice 2017 Memorial Walk
We welcome you to walk with your family, friends and neighbors to support such an important cause. This beautiful day at Canalside includes our 5k walk or 1 mile Fun Walk, picnic lunch sponsored by Wegmans, games, prizes, mascots, face painting, music…
What She's Made Of
Teresa C. Younger, a noted speaker, activist and advocate for women’s economic justice, the current CEO and president of Ms. Foundation for women, and is ready to see equality for all, will serve as the keynote speaker on May 22nd for an event to benefit…