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“The Brass Ring Thing XIII”: A Renaissance Festival Event

“The Brass Ring Thing XIII”: A Renaissance Festival Event

Journey back in time to “ye days of olde” with ladies and lords on Saturday, June 1st from 11:00am – 6:00 pm. The thirteenth annual Renaissance Festival, presented by the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum and the Society for Creative Anachronism, will awaken your interest in medieval games, arts and crafts, and entertainment. It’s a great event for the entire family you won’t want to miss.

“The Brass Ring Thing XIII” celebrates the origin of carrousels and the brass ring tradition.  Though the modern merry-go-round developed after the invention of the steam engine in the 19th century, simple versions of carrousels were found in the medieval period as training devices for knights. Turned by a servant or animal, knights “rode” around a center pole on logs or crude wooden horses as they tried to spear a brass ring with their lance for target practice.

Catholic Charities to Host Domestic Violence Training Focusing on New York Model for Batterers

Social workers, advocate representatives, batterer program staff, and judiciary and domestic violence court personnel are urged to attend the National Training Institute on the New York Model for Batterer Programs, “Domestic Violence Offender Accountability ~ What, Why and How to Get it Done” set for June 20-21 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park.

Bespoke Men’s Line to Launch in Buffalo

Bespoke Men’s Line to Launch in Buffalo

Bloodline Handmade, a bespoke men’s tailoring company that makes all garments exclusively in Western New York, announced their upcoming launch on June 6th in Buffalo.  

Bloodline Handmade gives their clients the opportunity to choose fabrics and material that are sourced from all over the world. Their manufacturing process as well as their team of tailors, cutters and seamstresses is entirely local. The Bloodline Handmade mission is to produce a product that is completely customizable at a price point equivalent to a quality, ready-made Italian suit.

“The reception of Bloodline Handmade in the Buffalo market has been overwhelmingly successful to date,” said Bloodline Handmade Founder Jason Blood. “By word of mouth alone, our team has been busy filling orders. I’m excited about upcoming launch to officially showcase Bloodline Handmade to all of Western New York.”

Dog Ears Bookstore to Host Signing of Local Teacher's Debut Novel

Dog Ears Bookstore to Host Signing of Local Teacher's Debut Novel

Paul Cumbo, an English teacher at Canisius High School, has published his first novel, “Boarding Pass.” Dog Ears Bookstore, located at 688 Abbott Road in South Buffalo, will host a reading and book signing with Cumbo at 6 p.m. Friday, May 31.

Jacobs Invites You to “Passports On The Move” Event

Jacobs Invites You to “Passports On The Move” Event

Erie County, NY- Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs announced that his office is hosting a special “Passports on the Move” Outreach on Wednesday, June 5th, at the Eastern Hills Mall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Clerk’s Office will be set up in the Center Court Commons, between Bon-Ton and Macy’s.  Appointments are required and can be made by contacting the Erie County Clerk’s Office directly at 716-858-8866.

Passport Acceptance Agents from the Clerk’s Office will be available to accept and process passport applications for U.S. citizens during this special community outreach as well as provide passport information. “I encourage anyone planning their upcoming summer vacation or a college student planning their next semester abroad to come to our outreach and apply for their passport,” said County Clerk Jacobs. 

ISP Facilitation Training

ISP Facilitation Training

ISP Facilitation Training

Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Parent Network of WNY  
               1000 Main Street   
               Buffalo, NY 14202

OPWDD's approved curriculum. Learn how to how to plan and facilitate an effective ISP meeting, and enhance your meeting facilitation skills.

Register online now!

Here's What's Happening For The Holiday Weekend!

Here's What's Happening For The Holiday Weekend!
Below is a full list of specials & events this weekend!