ICTC’s Annual Fundraiser, The Wake Friday, March 12, 2010, 7-11PM Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum 453 Porter Avenue, Buffalo
Some say a wake should be a solemn remembrance of a departed friend. Others hold that it should be a lively celebration of that friend’s life. Still others see it as a convenient excuse to drink heroic amounts of beer and/or whiskey. Whatever it means to you is OK with us. All we ask is that you make a small contribution. And take it easy with the keening.
Join us at The Wake, where we gather to celebrate the passing of our fictitious friend, Ted N. Gaughan. It is our fondest wish that a combination of live music, good food, plentiful drink and delightful company will help you through this difficult time, all the while providing an appropriate memorial, including a Eulogy by Father Pat Keleher, Director of the Newman Center at UB, to the late Mr. Gaughan.
Proceeds of the party benefit the Irish Classical Theatre Company, an organization Ted would have approved of had he approved of organizations.
Come thirsty; your ticket includes free wine and beer all night. There will be plenty of fabulous food courtesy of The Gourmet Store, too. Mix and mingle with Ted’s “loved ones” and learn about his life and times. Free Parking for the event will be available in the Kleinhans Music Hall parking lots on Porter and on Normal. The evening’s continuous entertainment features live music with popular Celtic Folk Band, Poor Ould Goat. The band’s combination of rousing music and merry attitude has made them favorites, playing a combination of traditional and contemporary Celtic music, sea chanteys and spirited originals. Performing rousing pub songs and tearful ballads with accompaniment by a mix of guitar, banjo, bodhran and whistles, mandolin and bass.
DIVA BY DIVA… A Celebration of Women TO BENEFIT HOPEVALE, INC. - MARCH 18TH
Hopevale, Inc. invites you to join them for a special spring performance on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:30 pm for O’Connell and Company Productions, Inc.’s Diva by Diva: A Celebration of Women, in the William Swan Auditorium at HilbertCollege, 5200 South Park Avenue, in Hamburg.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm prior to the show and feature free refreshments, theme basket raffles, and a free door prize. Seating will begin at 7:15 pm. Tickets are $25.00 each. Event is handicap accessible. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Hopevale, Inc., a residential and day treatment center for troubled youth.
Directions to HilbertCollege via NYS Thruway (I-90): Take exit 56 for Mile Strip Rd/RT-179 toward Blasdell. Turn right at Milestrip Rd/RT-179 W. Turn left at South Park Ave/US-62. HilbertCollege will be on your left.
VALLEY 'OLD NEIGHBORHOOD ' ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 13TH
The Valley Community Association will be hosting their 17th Annual “Old Neighborhood” St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 13th, 2010. Due to misinformation on an Internet website, a bit of confusion has arisen regarding the date of the parade. The website – www.saintpatricksdayparade.com - has confused the two Buffalo parades and has both dates listed incorrectly.
The “Old Neighborhood” parade will kick off at 12 Noon and will wind through the streets of the Valley and Old First Ward including South Park Avenue, Smith Street, Elk Street, Hamburg Street, and O’Connell Avenue. New groups are welcome to march and registration forms will be available after the first of the year.
For more information regarding any of the Valley Community Association’s St. Patrick’s Day activities contact Lori at 716-823-4707 ext. 4.
FRIENDS OF CAZ & COUNCIL MEMBER MICHAEL KEARNS LAUNCHING FOOD DRIVE AT CAZ RESOURCE CENTER BEGINNING FEB. 1ST
The Friends of Caz and Council Member Michael P. Kearns are holding a food drive at Cazenovia Resource Center & Library, 155 Cazenovia Street, Buffalo, NY 14210. The food drive begins February 1, 2010 and ends March 31, 2010. The food donated will be going to local food pantries. Anyone donating non-perishable food items and applying for a Caz Library membership will be eligible for one chance on a Nintendo Wii (donated by Friends of Caz and Council Member Michael P. Kearns), to be raffled on March 31, 2010. In order to apply for a membership, you will need proof of address, anyone 18 years or younger needs a parent/guardian signature. Existing members donating a non-perishable food item must be in good standing with the library in order to qualify. Employees and family members of the Cazenovia Resource Center and the Friends of Caz are not eligible. If you have any questions, please contact Caz at 821-0564.
Library Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 11-5:30pm Wednesday: 11-7pm Saturday: 11-3pm
FREE TAX PREP AT THE CAZ RESOURCE CENTER BEGINNING FEB 1ST
When the calendar swings to a new page and the holiday season winds down a new season, though one infinitely less popular with most people is on the horizon – tax season. This year, 2010, marks the fourth consecutive year that the Cazenovia Resource Center & Library, 155 Cazenovia Street, offers free tax preparation to the residents of South Buffalo and adjoining communities.
The intended participants of the free tax preparation program are individuals or families that qualify for the Earned Income Credit (EIC) and Senior Citizens. While our volunteers will be happy to prepare and file returns for other individuals and families, EIC-eligible and Senior Citizen returns will be prioritized.
The program will start on February 1, 2010. The schedule is Monday and Wednesday from 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Saturday from 11:30am - 2:30pm, and Friday (by appointment only) from 12:00pm - 4:30pm. Please bring your social security card, and another form of identification, for you and your dependents. You also need all of your various tax forms.
The tax program is staffed by community volunteers and made possible by the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County's CASH Program. Our volunteer staff of preparers are trained, tested, and certified to handle the majority of tax-related issues and tax returns. Please call 821-0564 for questions or to make an appointment.
FREE TAX PREPARATION FOR THE DEAF COMMUNITY
Are you deaf or hard of hearing?Was your income $49,000.00 or less in 2009?If so, you can have your taxes prepared for FREE by IRS-certified volunteers via videophone!Make your free tax preparation appointment today by calling the Harlem Independent Living Center at (212) 222-7122 or the Lexington Vocational Services Center at (718) 350-3110.Appointments are available from February 1 through April 15, 2010.If you need special accommodations, please specify your request at least two weeks prior to the appointment.
NAVIGATING THE SOUTH BUFFALO / SOUTHTOWNS ONLINE PUBLICATION
The Dining & Pub Guide is finally launched and we're planning a comprehensive section including: Menus, Coupons, Featured Spots, Reviews & More.
Profiles of Local Businesses & Organizations - Beginning this month we will be profiling area businesses, churches, organizations, etc. If you would like to submit your information, please email for details. Click Here to See This Month's Profiles
New "Micro Ads" will give local businesses and organizations a chance to advertise on the front page at very affordable rates. Click on the Micro Ads banner ad on the right hand side of the page to see this new section and to get details about how you can advertise your business.
Our Real Estate Sales Search Engine is now available! You'll find the link under "Services" on the left hand side of any page. Or, Click Here to go there now. ( Realtors interested in listing can call or email the office for details)
New advertising packages have been created to help local businesses during the economic crunch. Local businesses working with any budget will find a package that will suit them. Call or Email Today and be online within 48 hours. You don't need to know a thing about internet advertising. You don't even need to own a computer - We'll take care of everything!
New Phone # and AIM Connection - When contacting us you can now use 716-598-6252 as a first contact number. ( 822-3569 is also still available ) We can also now be reached by IM to answer any questions you may have. Our AIM contact is SouthtownsNews . You can contact us by IM during normal business hours and part-time on the weekends.
Twitter : Yes - we've joined the Twitter realm. You'll find us at SBuffaloNews
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