April 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
"STEAM Into the Future" Free Community Event
Celebrating the next generation of scientists, coders, engineers, artists, and inventors. Join us for a day of fun for the entire family. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage and learn more about the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts,…
Free Yoga @ the Castellani Art Museum
Join us for free yoga at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University from 12:15-1:00 p.m. on select Thursdays. All levels are welcome from beginner to expert. Limited yoga mats available. No registration required. Mindful meditation will follow the…
Horticulture IV
Join us for an entertaining garden education with David Clark, Horticulturist & CNLP. David is fast becoming one of the country’s noted garden speakers! These classes are great for beginners or gardeners and landscapers wishing to brush up on their skills.…
Horticulture Certificate Series: Horticulture IV
11am-1pm, I & II - Garden Members $105/series, $20/class, General Public $135/series, $25/class III & IV - Garden Members $100/ series, $22/class, General Public $120/series, $27/class Join us for an entertaining garden education with David Clark, Horticulturist…
Chess for Vets Open House
Play friendly, over-the-board games with veterans from the Johnetta R. Cole AMVETS Post. Open to all; FREE with your library card! Bring your set, board, digital clock (if available) and a friend.
Project Pet
Paint a portrait of your pet at Project Pet. Once you sign up for the painting, email us a high quality digital photo of your pet (one pet per canvas, please) and we will do the rest. YOUR PET PHOTO IS ACTUALLY PRINTED ONTO THE CANVAS! Our talented…
IN Balance | Sooth and Release: Sleep, Movement, and Diet Six-Week Series
A new 6-week series focused on teaching you how to use sleep, nutrition, and movement to create a more balanced lifestyle. Hosted by Root and Rise Ayurveda. Having a hard time falling asleep at night? Feel stressed? Issues with digestion? Feel overextended?…
IN Balance | Ground and Relax: Sleep, Movement, and Diet Six-Week Series
A new 6-week series focused on teaching you how to use sleep, nutrition, and movement to create a more balanced lifestyle. Hosted by Root and Rise Ayurveda.Having issues with waking in the middle of the night and not being able to fall back asleep? Feeling…
Grant Writing Basics
This popular workshop is an excellent way for administrators, program directors and staff, board members, and volunteers to gain a general understanding of the various elements required for successful grant writing. Equal attention is given to the needs…
Medicinal Plants for the Home Garden
Whether you have a spacious backyard or a stoop for a few containers, you can enjoy beautiful, easy-to-grow plants with useful medicinal properties. In this class, Community Herbalist Sarah Sorci will introduce you the medicinal properties and safe uses…
Kokedama Hanging Garden
Kokedama, or “moss ball gardening” is a Japanese hanging garden that originated from bonsai styles. These trendy arrangements are created with a fun plant, mosses, packed soil mixture and string. Make a unique and decorative plant arrangement in this…
Cash Flow Forecasts & Statements Workshop
Cash Flow Statements & Forecasts for NonprofitsCo- Presented by the Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI)*OPEN TO ALL – This session is HIGHLY recommended for any nonprofit planning to apply for 2019 Erie County Cultural Funding or an organization…
Farm to Table Wine Class
Taste and learn about our new range from Fowles Wine. “Farm to Table” takes the guesswork out of food and wine pairing. The class is FREE but registration is required. Call or email to reserve your spot: 716 714 5893 or e-mail salutwineinfo@gmail.com. …
IN Balance | Energize and Motivate: Sleep, Movement, and Diet Six-Week Series
A new 6-week series focused on teaching you how to use sleep, nutrition, and movement to create a more balanced lifestyle. Hosted by Root and Rise Ayurveda. Having a hard time getting out of bed in the morning? Feeling uninspired? Feeling lazy? Issues…
Buffalo March for Science 2018
The Second Annual Buffalo March for Science, hosted by Science Demands Action, will be on April 14th. The march will start downtown at Niagara Square and end at Canalside with a rally and Science Education Fair for all ages. Schedule of events:- Gather…
Braided Bookbindings with Debra Eck
Use weaving and braiding to create beautifully stitched handmade books! In this class we will sew models on decorative paper covers, but all the designs can also be sewn on other substrates including on a leather spine or with board covers. These bindings…
Make a Sun Catcher
This workshop, taught by a Roycroft Campus Artist-in-Residence, will teach the basic skills of working with stained glass. Students will learn how to select and cut glass and solder pieces together to create a hanging sun catcher to take home. All materials…
Floral Design/Creative Awakening Workshop
Creativity is the art of bringing something new to life through your unique imagination, intuition, and vision. When you indulge in your creative energy, you give the world a glimpse of what life looks like through your own eyes and heart. Have you ever…
Wellness seminar & free indoor air quality test kit
Is your home playing host to airborne contaminants such as mold, bacteria and allergens? If you suspect a problem but want to be certain, plan to attend the free 360 Degree Health & Wellness Seminar taking place from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, April…
Collagraph Printmaking Workshop
Make a collagraph plate using various materials. Similar to a collage, a collagraph plate is made by cutting and pasting materials or objects onto a base plate. When inked, the plate can be printed like any other intaglio / relief plate. A collagraph…