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March CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
MARCH 3
Mothers & More Buffalo Chapter, Elderwood at Glenwood Village, 5271 Main St., Williamsville, 7pm. Meeting with focus on upcoming community outreach project, “Power of the Purse.” Call 706-1509 for info.
MARCH 4
Wee Explorers: All About Space!, Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo, 10:30am-12pm or 1-2:30pm. For ages 3-4 with caregiver, $12 includes museum admission for 1 adult and 1 child. Pre-registration required. Call 896-5200, ext. 338 or visit
www.sciencebuff.org.
MARCH 5
Afternoon Explorers: Expect the Unexpected, Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo, also 3/19 (2 sessions) or 3/12 & 26, 3:30-5pm. For ages 5-7 with caregiver, $24 includes 2 sessions/month. Pre-registration required. Call 896-5200, ext. 342 or visit www.sciencebuff.org.
MARCH 6
Cool Cats Weekend, Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, also 3/7, 11am-3pm. See lions, tigers, snow leopards and servals in action. Features presentations, keeper talks and enrichment activities, FREE with paid Zoo admission. Call 995-6133 or visit
www.buffalozoo.org.
MARCH 7
Family Funday at The Gallery: Art Conversation, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 1:30pm. Informal discussions in museum galleries, learn how art can be fun. Recommended for ages 13 and older. FREE with Gallery admission. Visit
www.albrightknox.org.
MARCH 8
Infant & Toddler Workshop Series, Monarch Little Learners Academy, 1025 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, 6-8pm. FREE eight-week parenting series, presented by Ready, Set, Parent! Call 332-4153 to register or visit
www.epicforchildren.org.
Boo-Boo’s And Tissues… Wegmans, 5275 Sheridan Dr., Second Floor, Green Room, Williamsville, 6-8pm. FREE workshop presented by Ready, Set, Parent!, learn how to make your home child-friendly and how to recognize childhood illnesses with Dr. Thomas Cozza, Amherst Pediatrics. Call 332-4153 to register or visit www.epicforchildren.org.
MARCH 9
Nature’s Circle: Spring Tails, Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, 10:30-11:15am. Outdoor circle time features songs, stories and games for 2-3 yr. olds. $4/child & adult, pre-registration required. Call 896-5200, ext. 338.
MOMS Club of Lockport, Donald O. Nixon Resource Center, 301 Michigan St., Lockport, 10am. Monthly meeting, stay at home moms and their kids welcome. Contact Debbie at (585) 798-9070 or
datompkins8@verizon.net.
MARCH 10
La Leche League of Amherst, Family Chiropractic, 4017 Harlem Rd., Amherst, 7pm. Monthly meeting, breastfeeding mothers and their babies invited to attend. Call Cindy at 308-4843 or Barb at 604-2117.
MARCH 11
Sleeping Beauty, Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave., Lancaster, 6:30pm. Musical presentation of this classic tale; a night of entertainment for the whole family! Adult/$16, child/$13. Call 683-1776 or visit www.lancopera.org.
MARCH 12
Gusto At The Gallery Family Night: Around the World with Young Audiences, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 3-10pm. Young Audiences organization brings music and performance from around the world. FREE. Visit www.albrightknox.org.
MARCH 13
Rollin’ in the Park, Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, 10am-12pm or 2-4pm. Old- fashioned trolley ride around Park with Park Naturalist. Stops include Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls and Niagara Gorge Discovery Center. Call 282-5154 to register.
Dogs! Weekend, Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Sq., Rochester, also 3/14. Meet strolling literary dogs Biscuit and Clifford, see trained therapy dogs from Lollypop Farm Pet Assisted Therapy Program and retired racing dogs from Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester, games, songs and crafts. FREE with general museum admission. Call (585) 263-2700 or visit
www.museumofplay.org.
Let’s Get Ready for Spring Celebration, Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo, 11am-1pm. Make and eat “Worms in the Dirt,” also includes games, songs and learning about animals that come out in spring. $14 includes museum admission. Pre-registration required. Call 896-5200, ext. 338 or register online at
www.sciencebuff.org.
Behind The Scenes, Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, 1-3pm. Meet zookeepers and learn daily routine of preparing animal diets, observing animal behavior, training and more. Event for families with children ages 6 and up. Call 995-6128 or visit
www.buffalozoo.org.
Children’s Craft Workshop at Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart, 3366 Union Rd. (at Walden), Cheektowaga, noon-4pm, FREE. St. Patrick’s Day themed coloring, drawing, painting, creating, raffle, special discounts and much more for children under 12 years of age. Registration required; space is limited. Workshops begin every 30 minutes beginning at noon. To register, call 681-1666, e-mail
manager@niagarahobby.com or sign up at the store.
MARCH 17
Mothers & More Buffalo Chapter, Elderwood at Glenwood Village, 5271 Main St., Williamsville, 7pm. Meeting with focus on “How to Choose a Summer Camp.” Call 706-1509 for info.
MARCH 18
Godspell, Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda, also 3/19, 4/1, 2, 3 at 7:30pm, 3/21 at 2pm. Call 692-2413 or visit www.rivieratheatre.org for info and tickets.
MARCH 19
MOMS Club of Cheektowaga/Lancaster, “Spring Fling” new member social, 10:30am. Crafts, snacks and games, all moms and children welcome. Contact Tara at 601-4393 or
momsclubofcheektowaga@gmail.com.
MARCH 20
Easter Bunny Visit, The Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo, also 3/21, 27, 28 from 10am-5pm. Springtime fun for the family, also Spring Flower Show. All included with general admission, members and kids under 3 FREE. Call 827-1584 or visit www.buffalogardens.com.
Vernal Equinox Walk, Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, 2-3:30pm. Family walk around preserve to look for signs of spring. $5/person. Pre-registration required. Call 896-5200, ext. 338.
Maple Sugaring 101, Evangola State Park, 10191 Old Lake Shore Rd., Irving, 2-4pm. Maple sugaring presentation by Park Naturalist, followed by outdoor hands-on informal presentation. Call 826-8895 for info and registration.
American History Girls Club, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society Museum, 25 Nottingham Ct., Buffalo, 10am-12pm. Activities, crafts and snacks related to the Josefina American Girl doll and the year 1824. $25/child. Call 873-9644 or visit
www.buffalohistory.org.
Sun Earth Day, Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo, 11am-3pm. Celebrate and investigate the wonders of our Sun, theme is “Magnetic Storms.” FREE with paid museum admission. Visit
www.sciencebuff.org.
MARCH 21
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, Perry’s Ice Cream FREE Family Film Series, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo, 2pm. Tickets available approx. 10 days prior film date at Wegmans (Erie/Niagara counties) and Shea’s Box office. Rated PG.
March Marsh Walk, Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, 2-4pm. Family event features scavenger hunt around marsh, hot cocoa and coffee inside cabin around the fire. $3/person, $10 max/family, FREE for FOT (Friends of Tifft) members. Call 896-5200 ext. 338 for info.
Polish Folk Arts Celebration, Explore & More, 300 Gleed Ave., East Aurora, 12-4pm. Hands-on crafts and fun. FREE with paid museum admission. Call 655-5131 or visit
www.exploreandmore.org.
MARCH 24
Baby-Ready-Pets! Workshop, SPCA Tonawanda Shelter, 205 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda, 6:45-8:45pm. Workshop to explore techniques to help pets prepare for arrival of infant or child. $25 workshop fee, registration required. Call 629-3530 or visit www.yourspca.org.
MARCH 25
After School Escape at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Dr., Depew, 4:30pm. Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children grades 1-5. No registration required. For info call 683-5959.
MARCH 27
Easter “Egg”stravaganza, Niagara Power Project’s Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Rd., Lewiston, 10am-4pm. Event features games, crafts, scavenger hunt and FREE photos with Easter Bunny from 10am-2pm. FREE admission and parking. Call 286-6652 or visit www.nypa.gov.
The MOMS Club of Amherst-South will host its monthly social at 10am. For more information, please contact Eliza at 634-0816 or
SouthAmherstMomsClub@gmail.com.
Monster Mash Dance Party, Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo, 2-4pm. Features kid friendly, educational music by Matt James of Cool Music for Kids. $14 includes museum admission. Pre-registration required. Call 896-5200, ext. 338 or register online at
www.sciencebuff.org.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Buffalo Zoo, Children’s Resource Center, 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, also 3/28, 9 or 11am. Event includes catered breakfast buffet. Prepaid reservations required due to limited seating. Register online at
www.buffalozoo.org.
MARCH 28
Easter Eggstravaganza Carnival at the Ken-Ton Family YMCA. From 1-3pm guests will hunt for Easter eggs, hop around in their bounce house, make crafts, and even meet the Easter Bunny. Fun for the whole family! Cost per family is $5 for YMCA members, $8 per family for non-members. For more information contact the Ken-Ton Family YMCA at 874-5051 or visit www.ymcabuffaloniagara.org.
MARCH 30
The MOMS Club of Kenmore/Tonawanda will hold their monthly, 10am-noon. The club is open to moms with children of all ages. For more information please contact Dawn at 404-2535 or email ktmcinfo@yahoo.com.
MARCH 31
Open House for the newly formed Buffalo-Niagara Holistic Moms Network, 7-9pm, Snyder Holistic Health Center, 4511 Main St., Snyder. A free evening of conversation and socialization with people who have a passion for, or even just an interest in holistic parenting. For more information, call 716-622-6826.
Ongoing Events:
Sesame Street Presents:
Sesame Street Live
Elmo's Green Thumb
Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Green Thumb” performs at Shea’s Performing Arts Center from Wednesday, March 10 through Sunday, March 14. Tickets for allten performances are on sale now.
Elmo has raised his sunflower, Sunny, from a seed, but his floral friend has outgrown the flowerpot. Elmo and friends find Big Bird’s garden the ideal place for Sunny to flourish and grow but they are too excited to wait. Rather than let Sunny follow nature’s course, Abby Cadabby, Sesame Street’s fairy-in-training, casts a spell to make Sunny grow. The spell does just the opposite and, instead of growing, Elmo and all of his friends shrink! While Abby searches for just the right words to reverse the spell, Elmo, Zoe, Telly and friends explore Big Bird’s garden from a smaller perspective and learn some big lessons about patience, overcoming their fears and appreciating the role that each creature plays in our ecosystem – from dancing ladybugs and beautiful butterflies to grouchy beetles that scavenge the garden floor. Will being small help Sunny grow tall? It’s a fresh, original Sesame Street Live on a whole new scale!
Like television’s Sesame Street, each Sesame Street Live production features timeless lessons for all ages. The universal appeal of each Broadway-quality musical production continues long after preschool. Adults will appreciate the high-tech stagecraft, cleverly written script, and music they’ll recognize and enjoy sharing with children, such as “Ladybug Picnic,” “Inch by Inch” and “I Love Trash.”
Tickets are $15, $17 and $20. A limited number of $27 Gold Circle seats are also available. *Opening Night, all seats (excluding Gold Circle) are $10. A facility fee of $1.00 will be added to all ticket prices. Additional fees and discounts may apply. For more information, call 716-847-0850. To charge tickets by phone, please call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets may also be purchased online at
www.ticketmaster.com. For information online, visit
www.sesamestreetlive.com.
Bike Swap Meet & Expo
On Sunday, March 28, from 10am until 3pm, WNYMBA will be hosting the 10th Annual Bicycle Swap Meet and Expo at the Main Transit Fire Hall Banquet Facility, 6777 Main Street in Williamsville.
WNYMBA (Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association) offers this event for families, racers, fitness and sports riders, collectors, and bicyclists of all kinds. The event will be an opportunity for the entire bicycling community to gather for a day to buy, sell, or trade bicycle related items in preparation for the 2010 bicycle season. It’s also a terrific time to outfit growing children with the properly sized bicycle, as well as sell ones they’ve outgrown.
Numerous local bicycle shops will be “peddling” discontinued or closeout items and good used equipment. The SWAP includes the ever-popular “Bike Corral” where individuals can offer used bicycles for sale.
This event is held only once each year, so be sure not to miss it! FREE admission,
FREE parking and a FREE raffle ticket are provided to each attendee.
WNYMBA is a not-for-profit organization that advocates bicycling and trail access. For more information regarding the Swap, contact:
Roger Brath at (716) 634-7570 (email Rogeramjet@verizon.net) or
Jerrine Neff at (716) 632-1344 (email Jerrine95@aol.com).
Visit the organization’s website at www.wnymba.org.
The Circus Is Coming To Town!
The Shrine Circus will perform at the Agri-Center on the Hamburg Fairgrounds from
Thursday, March 18th through Sunday, March 21st.
Among the acts coming to this year’s all new three ring circus are: The Motorcycle Globe Of Death as seen on NBC’s “Tonight Show”; direct from Las Vegas, Adam Burke’s White Tigers; comic clown Nino Zoppe, as seen on Disney Channel; The Jacob Barreda Elephants; The Giraldo Family Flying Trapeze act; The Shrine Circus Clowns; Acrobats Stefania and Max Manjos; plus many other great performers and acts.
The circus will have ten performances over four days. Performances will begin at 10:30am and 7pm on Thursday, March 18th; 10:30am, 3:30pm and 7:30pm on Friday, March 19th; 10:00am, 2:30pm and 7:30pm on Saturday, March 20th; and 1:30pm and 5:30pm on Sunday, March 21st.
The Thursday morning and Friday morning performances are special student field trip shows where schools are encouraged to bring entire classes at low discount prices for a fun and educational experience.
Tickets are on sale now at the Shrine Circus Office, 1600 Southwestern Boulevard, West Seneca; the
Agri-Center Box Office; all Tops Supermarkets and online at
www.Tickets.com.
Tickets are affordably priced at $12 for adults; $10 for senior citizens and $8 for children under 10. Group discounts are also available.
To make the circus even more affordable, this year the Shrine Circus will offer $1.00 program books; $1.00 popcorn; $1.00 candy; and free parking.
For more information on tickets and performances, please call the Shrine Circus Office at 674-8666.
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