What do you get the gorilla who seems to have it all? Okay, I know - he doesn't look 30 at all. Still, it's a celebration and everyone is invited. The Buffalo Zoo is inviting the WNY community to help celebrate Koga, the Zoo's Western Lowland gorilla's 30th birthday....
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Ready to pay it forward? It’s the Good Neighbor Challenge!
We are the City of Good Neighbors. Where exactly does that name come from? It's pretty simple. And obvious. Turns out we're just really nice people. We're always there for each other during a time of need. Here to celebrate, too. It's all about our sense of...
Community rallies around boy in need of kidney transplant; benefit this weekend.
Six-year-old Gene is in end stage renal failure and needs a kidney transplant. His mother is being tested to see if her kidney would be compatible. The community is coming together to celebrate and help to raise money for the little boy and his family who already have medical bills piling up.
Free fun storytime series in the perfect setting!
Free fun storytime series in the perfect setting! I love reading to my kids. And they love it, too! There's a real sense of pride and wonderment that comes from your little children actually reading to you. We know the benefits of reading. So, we soak up storytime...
Happy 716 Day, Buffalo!
I just love this. I love this it's a thing... that we love our beautiful city so much that we celebrate our area code! The 716 isn't perfect, but it is becoming quite the story. The little engine that could. The dreamer that did. Man, we've come a long way! Basically...
An amazing event, take part in Strike Out Breast Cancer Walk & Ballgame
I've written about the amazing work the Breast Cancer Network does in our community. (PREVIOUS STORY) The non-profit, founded by a group of breast cancer survivors, has been around for nearly 30 years. Their mission is to help support and educate survivors and their...
Rolly Pollies has a new location – this one in North Buffalo!
Rolly Pollies is opening in North Buffalo! How awesome is that….
Lakefest Niagara, Mercy Flight’s largest fundraising event – set for July 22nd.
Lakefest has been happening for 14 years! It is an amazing event that is so much fun - which is reason enough to check it out. But, of course, it is much more than just another event. It is crucial when time is of the essence. Anyone who knows me - knows that Mercy...
Trivia contest, fundraiser to benefit local animal rescue organization.
Have fun and help a great cause - sounds great, right? Here's the deal. Head on over to Flying Bison Brewery at 840 Seneca Street on Friday (July 7) for a 4-person trivia team contest. $25 per team - show off your brains and your kindness because all proceeds go to...
GAME OVER! They did it. 11 days and ONE MILLION DOLLARS!
They did it!!!!!
Here are the details for 4th of July celebrations at Canalside
Are you ready to celebrate this great COUNTRY? Canalside might just be the place to be for free family fun. They've released their list of events on July 4th and it sure looks like fun. HERE YOU GO 10:00 am-2:00 pm Canalside Kids Get Moving Young Audiences of Western...
FREE FAMILY FUN EVERYDAY IN JULY
It took me quite a while to come up with this list for a story I did in the Buffalo News - Gusto. I found something FREE to do every day in July. An event or place that is family friendly, fun - and FREE. I thought I would share it here with you guys. Here's a link...
Downward dog at Coca Cola Field to raise money for sick kids?! Win-Win!
Talk about a great event for a great cause. Win-Win! Hundreds of folks will do yoga on the field at Coca Cola Field as Namastadium 3 takes over. On Saturday July 8th, hundreds of Western New Yorkers will unite at Coca Cola Field in an epic event with one common goal:...
Family keeps son’s memory alive by giving back.
I am always amazed and inspired by people who have lost so much - yet work so hard to make that loss have meaning. Parents who have lost a child, yet continue to give back, make a difference, and create a lasting legacy for their son or daughter. It is selfless and...
Kick some grass in the fight against cancer
Rev up those lawnmowers and raise money in the fight against cancer. Now this sounds like a pretty cool event. It is the Kickin' Grass Lawnmower Race and Classic Car Show! There will be an afternoon of lawnmower racing on Father's Day to raise money in the fight...
She was the last runner to finish the Buffalo Marathon, but she wins and so does Buffalo!
The Buffalo Marathon was a few weeks ago, but when I heard about this story, i just had to share it! Melanie Eversley came to town to run the Buffalo Marathon. She has family here and has run the race before. I heard about her being the last runner in - and how her...
Come on folks – show your BUFFALOVE!
Now this is a great way to celebrate true Buffalove
FREE Health Fair – Dental, Vision, and Medical checks – FREE
FREE medical, vision and dental exams for the entire family.
Diaper Drive – A much needed resource for the community.
As a parent of a toddler still in diapers (although so close to being out!) - I know how expensive they are. As a mom of four - Oh, I know. Thankfully, I've never struggled to buy them. Never had to choose between diapers and something else. I can't imagine what that...
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