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The following events were submitted too late to appear in the printed version of WNY Family or limited space may have prevented us from including them... but it may not be too late for you and your family to enjoy them!
March 2010
MARCH 1
Amigurumi Happy Crochet Fun, North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Dr., N. Tonawanda, 7-8pm. Learn the Japanese art of crocheting small animals in this FREE program. Basic supplies provided. No registration required. Contact 693-3009 or ntwref@nioga.org for info.
MARCH 2
La Leche League of Amherst, Temple Beth Zion, 700 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst, 10am. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and their babies welcome. Call Cindy at 308-4843 or Barb at 604-2117.
MARCH 3
Motherless Daughters Group, Circle of Daughters, Inc., 4263 St. Francis Dr., Hamburg, 7-9pm. Open to women who have lost their mothers through death. $10. Call Day Cummings, LMSW, RN at 627-4934.
MARCH 4
Taking Charge of Your Child’s Future, Parent Network of WNY, 1000 Main St., Buffalo, 10am-12pm. Explore ways to become a meaningful advocate in your child’s education. Call 332-4170 or visit www.parentnetworkwny.org for info.
ScrabbleFest, Monkey See Monkey Do Children’s Bookstore, 9060 Main St., Clarence, 11am-1pm. $10 donation requested with all proceeds going to Literacy Volunteers. Contact store at 218-4121 or books@monkeysread.com for info and registration.
MARCH 5
Evening Concert, Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square, Rochester, 6pm. Family friendly concert with Eastman School of Music, FREE with paid museum admission. Call (585) 263-2700 or visit www.museumofplay.org.
MARCH 6
Art Express Family Workshop, Castellani Art Museum, 5795 Lewiston Rd., Niagara University, also 3/13, 20 & 27, 2pm. Stories, tour artwork in galleries, art activities. $3/person. Call 286-8200 to register.
MARCH 10
Building a Blueprint for Change, Millennium Airport Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga, 7-9pm. A Night for Families featuring nationally renowned author Dr. Al Condeluci. FREE presentation offers strategies designed to shift culture to be more inclusive for people with disabilities. Contact Parent Network of WNY at 332-4170 or info@parentnetworkwny.org for info and registration.
MOMS Club of Wheatfield/North Tonawanda, monthly new member social, all moms and children welcome. Contact Pam at 731-5483 or wntmomsclub@yahoo.com.
MARCH 15
“Journey to the North: New York’s Freedom Trail,” North Tonawanda History Museum, 54 Webster St., N. Tonawanda, through 7/31. NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation special exhibit uses the story of fictional character, 15 yr. old Sarah, to convey real events of escaped slaves during their journey to freedom. Call 213-0554 for info.
MARCH 20
Furry Friends Pet Expo, Eastern Hills Mall, JC Penney concourse, 4545 Transit Rd., Williamsville, 10am-4pm. Event features fun pet activities, pet-related products and services, giveaways, pet adoption info, and a “Draw Your Favorite Pet “ contest for kids 12 and under. Well-behaved pets are welcome to attend. Enter through Cinema entrance or entrance between Orvis and Dave& Buster’s and purchase $1 “Paw Pass” for admission. All “Paw Pass” proceeds benefit the Wyoming County SPCA and Buffalo Pug and Small Breed Rescue. Call 633-1600 or visit www.shopeasternhills.com for info.
Kids Performing for Kids, Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square, Rochester, 10am-4pm. Rochester area youngsters showcase their many talents in a day brimming with music, dance, martial arts demonstrations, robotics displays and more. FREE with paid museum admission. Call (585) 263-2700 or visit www.museumofplay.org.
MARCH 23
Grease, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo, performances through 3/28. New production features Broadway touring company. Tickets available at Shea’s Ticket Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Visit www.sheas.org or www.greaseonbroadway.com.
Letting Go: Empowering Young Adults with Disabilities, Niagara County Community College, Room B-218, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, 6-8:30pm.
Workshop presented by Parent Network of WNY to assist parents of students with special needs in the transition from childhood to adulthood. Call 614-6236 to register.
MARCH 27
“Trilobites: Under the Seas of Western New York,” Buffalo Geological Society Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, Grange/Market Buildings at The Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg, also 3/28, 10am-5pm. Exhibits, education, crafts and mini mine for kids under 12. Admission $5, scouts in uniform and children under 12 FREE. Call 773-6386 for info.
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