2011

Prom of the Dead is Torn Space Theater’s second annual costume ball and fundraiser. Last year’s event was a huge success, providing over 500 guests with a wildly theatrical party located in the magnifecent ballroom of the Dnipro-Ukrainian Center. On October 22, 2011, the party of the year returns and once again the Dnipro will provide a striking backdrop to this night of mystery and mayhem as guests are transported to the haunted proceedings of the Prom.

Get decked out in your most formal, frightening, offbeat, hilarious, or ingenious attire to compete for our costume contest’s cash prize and the coveted titles of Prom of the Dead King and Queen.

Tickets $15.00 advance and $20.00 day of. (online sales begin 09/01/2011)

For more information about the event, visit promofthedead.com—>

Torn Space Theatre is located Broadway-Fillmore’s Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle.

http://www.tornspacetheater.com

Grand Re-Opening of the Adam Mickiewicz Library

The Adam Mickiewicz Library has been closed for 17 years. But it will be reopening at 7PM on September 17, 2011.

There will be a special reopening ceremony featuring a few speakers and ribbon cutting.

A tour of the library by librarian Mary Lanham and refreshments will be served following the event.

This event is free and open to the public.

You can read BFA’s interview with Mary Lanham on the Adam Mickiewicz Library by clicking here—>

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Adam Mickiewicz Library
and Dramatic Circle
612 Fillmore Ave
Buffalo, NY 14212

ALIVE!

Trains Return to Central Terminal during Toy Train and Railroad History Expo

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The rumble of steel wheels on rails and the nostalgic sounds of a locomotive steam whistle will once again return to Buffalo Central Terminal during the 2011 Central Terminal Toy Train and Railroadiana Expo. The exposition is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th and Sunday, September 11th from 10am to 4pm and takes place inside the Terminal’s historic passenger concourse located at 495 Paderewski Drive @ Memorial Drive.

Admission is $5 for adults with free admission for children under the age of 12. All proceeds from the show benefit the stabilization and restoration of Buffalo Central Terminal.

The show features a large assemblage of toy and model train vendors from the Northeast selling trains of all gauges and vintages. A number of purveyors of railroad antiques, DVDs, books, photographs and other associated ephemera known as “railroadiana” will also be on hand.

“This is more than just a train show,” says Central Terminal Restoration Corporation President Mark Lewandowski. “It’s one of Buffalo’s largest celebrations of trains and railroading history. Visitors to the Terminal can expect to see everything from highly detailed scale models to family heirloom Christmas trains and archival photos of area railroads. Historians will be on-hand to tell stories of Buffalo’s once important position as the second largest railroad hub in North America.”

Both adults and children alike will enjoy operating train layouts, historical displays about Buffalo’s railroad history and the do-it-yourself “Craftsman’s Corner.”

The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) was founded in 1997 to oversee the stabilization and restoration of the New York Central Terminal in Buffalo, New York. The Terminal complex includes an 18-acre site that hosts an art deco office tower, passenger concourse and four-story baggage building. In 2011 the CTRC released its master plan that outlined various infrastructure needs and development opportunities. The mission of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is to ensure that the original grandeur of the Terminal is available to current and future generations. (www.BuffaloCentralTerminal.org).

Saint John Kanty Card Party

Please join the Rosary Society of St. John Kanty Parish (Broadway & Swinburne) for their Card Party which will be held in the school cafeteria on Sunday, September 11 beginning at 11:30 AM.

Admission is $3 and different foods available for purchase.

Fillmore District Rally Today @ 3:30 PM

Received via press release:

REVIVE, REBUILD, RESTORE. FILLMORE DISTRICT UNITES UNDER COMMON GOALS

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Common Council President & Fillmore District Common Council Member Dave Franczyk will host a “Meet the New Fillmore District” rally on Thursday, August 18th at ~~2:30pm~~ 3:30pm at Buffalo River Fest Park in the Old First Ward.

Under the revised City of Buffalo reapportionment plan, the Fillmore District is now comprised of some of the most storied neighborhoods in Buffalo including the West Village, Allentown, Larkin/Hydraulics, Little Hollywood, Seneca-Babcock, Genesee-Moselle, Polonia, The Valley, and the Old First Ward.

“The neighborhoods and their residents may be diverse, but we are all working on the same issues that impact families, businesses and property,” said Franczyk. “The goals for the Fillmore District are simple. To protect and improve quality of life, to allow residents to retain and restore the historic fabric of each community, and for responsible and ethical government to provide the best services at the lowest cost to the taxpayer.”

A Fillmore District native, Council President and Council member David A. Franczyk has served the Fillmore District since 1986. In his present tenure in the Common Council, he serves as the President, appoints all Council Committees and serves as head of the department of the Common Council.

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Saint Adalbert Basilica’s Annual Parish Picnic – 08/21/2011

Saint Adalbert Basilica’s Annual Parish Picnic will take place on Sunday, August 21st at Lincoln Park in the Town of Tonawanda at Noon.

Games, prizes, food and conversation.

Public pool accessible. Please bring a dish to share. Hot dogs and beverages will be supplied.

All are welcome!!!!

http://saintadalbertbasilica.org

HOPEfest – 08/27/2011

The Matt Urban Hope Center is a great organization that provides a wide variety of services for the neighborhood.

Please join them on 08/27/2011 for HOPEfest!!!

Tickets are $12 and are available at the door, or pre-sale, by calling call 893-7222 ext. 302.

+ music + food + cash bar + basket and 50/50 raffles + door prize

Visit the center on Facebook—> http://www.facebook.com/pages/HOPE-Center/247572050724

POLISH HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATES SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING

Festival to Feature Special Mass, Pierogi Contest, Polish Food, Music, Flea Market

Buffalo, New York – The 32^st annual Dożynki Polish Harvest Festival at Corpus Christi Church in Buffalo will begin on Friday August 19^th and run through August 21^st. This joyful celebration, which dates to the middle ages, is the Polish equivalent of America’s Thanksgiving holiday. In Poland, this event marks the end of the wheat harvest. At Corpus Christi, Dożynki is an opportunity to give thanks for all manner of blessings.

The heart of the Polish Harvest Festival is to bring people together in a spirit of gratitude and appreciation to God for all we have been given. This year’s Dożynki Festival activities will offer a chance to enjoy homemade Polish food including pierogi, gołąbki, naleśniki, along with grilled sausage, baloney, hot dogs and hamburgers. Delicious Wendel’s Chicken Barbeque will be available on Sunday afternoon. Our expanded Polish Café will offer mouth-watering desserts, a chance to throw a few balls down the newly repaired bowling lanes and visit the Flea Market. Polish-American beer, The Grand Raffle, Theme Baskets, Farmers’ Market, and historic church tours will make this a summer event you don’t want to miss.

The festival opens on Friday, August 19^th at 6:30p.m. with food from The Grill. A special performance by Mona Lisa, a contemporary Polish singer, will begin at 7:15p.m.

Saturday, the Festival begins with the 11:30a.m. Mass in the Chapel. The sounds of Al Kania’s Polka Smile Eastern Style will fill the air on Saturday afternoon, followed by the 4^th annual Buffalo’s Best Pierogi Contest. Mass at 5:30p.m., followed by dancing to the Concertina All-Stars, round out the evening.

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HomeFront’s FREE Homebuyer Seminar

Do you want to buy a home but don’t know where to start? Are you afraid that your credit history may prevent you from buying your dream home? Do you want to consult with a housing specialist to make sure you’re getting a safe affordable deal? If you answered yes to any of these questions then attend HomeFront’s FREE Homebuyer Seminar!

Dates: Tuesday August 9, 2011

Time: 5:30 to 7:00pm

Location: HomeFront Inc, 780 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY

Featured Topics: $8,000 Closing Cost Grant, $5,000 Closing Cost Grant, Affordable Housing Opportunities, & Credit Repair Programs

Guest Speakers:

Citizens Bank – Kevin Petho

Rayna Grossman – H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities Made Equal)

The Homebuyer Orientation Seminar will discuss:

An overview of the home buying process
Explanation of available grant programs
Savers club enrollment process
Available Credit counseling to get you on track
Working with a Realtor
Presentation from an area lender on how to qualify for a mortgage
Information on free individual housing counseling to help you navigate the purchase process and get into a home that is affordable for you!

For more information or to register for the FREE Homebuyer Orientation Seminar please call 856-2952 or visit HomeFront’s web site at www.homefrontbflo.org.

HomeFront Inc. “The Homeownership Center” is a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency

HOPE Center’s Annual Rummage Sale @ Broadway Market

The HOPE Center will be holding it’s annual rummage sale this Saturday (08/06) at the Broadway Market from 8am-4pm.

The Matt Urban H.O.P.E. Center is a community-focused agency based on the East side of Buffalo. Its mission is to revitalize neighborhoods, serve families and change lives by offering a full array of services and support to the community.

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