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What: WNY Craft Media Event
Where: The Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College
When: 09/12/2009
More than 100 works by 50 accomplished and up-and-coming Western New York artists will be showcased at the eleventh biennial exhibition Art in Craft Media 2009 (formerly known as Craft Art Western New York). The juried and invitational exhibition is presented by The Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College and supported by the Sylvia L. Rosen Endowment. Works will be on view from Sept. 12, 2009 through Jan. 3, 2010, with an opening reception on Sept. 12 from 6 ? 8 p.m. Art in Craft Media is the only regional craft art showcase in Western New York, attracting work by the region?s leading artists working in clay, wood, fiber, metal and glass. For more information, call (716) 878-6011 or visit http://www.yournewburchfieldpenney.com/
Contact: Phillip Weiss E-Mail: weispr66@mail.buffalostate.edu Phone: 878-5569
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What: Call for Nominations: 2010 Distinguished Alumnus Award
Where: Buffalo State College-State University of New York
When: 10/27/2009
The Buffalo State Alumni Association welcomes nominations from faculty and staff for the 2010 Distinguished Alumnus Award, presented annually at commencement. This is a very prestigious honor awarded to alumni who meet the following criteria: (1) Significant achievement and recognition in their field; (2) Dedication to community service, civic affairs, and volunteerism on a local, state, national, or international level; and (3) Demonstrated ongoing support for and loyalty to the college and its mission. A maximum of three awards may be presented each year (no posthumous awards are given) and all nominations are active for three years, including the initial year of nomination. Recipients must be able to attend the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 15, 2010. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize an outstanding graduate who has demonstrated significant career and service achievements that have really made a difference in our world. The deadline for 2010 nominations is Friday, December 11, 2009. For a nomination form and list of previous recipients call the Alumni Affairs Office at 878-6001 or visit http://alumni.buffalostate.edu/olc/pub/BCL/news/news_3.jsp.
Contact: Phillip Weiss E-Mail: weispr66@mail.buffalostate.edu Phone: 716-878-5569
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What: Northtowns Family Agency Fair and Parent Conference (NFAFPC) Featuring Eustacia Cutler!
Where: Kenmore West High School Alumni Association
When: 11/21/2009
Price: FREE
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WHO: Ken-Ton SEPTSA, Ken-Ton UFSD Model Transition Program (MTP, Grand Island MTP and Parent Network of WNY. WHAT: The 3rd Annual Northtowns Family Agency Fair and Parent Conference (NFAFPC)!! Want to know more about the services, supports, and community resources that are available for your child or student? If you answered yes, then we hope you will join us at the NFAFPC! Agencies from across WNY who provide services, recreational activities, educational opportunities, transition supports, and much more will be on-hand with information and to answer your questions. This year the NFAFPC will feature a FREE keynote speaker, Eustacia Cutler! Ms. Cutler is the mother of one of the most successful autistic persons in the world, Dr. Temple Grandin. Ms. Cutler will share her story and discuss the joys and struggles that she experienced in order to give her daughter every opportunity to succeed. WHERE: Kenmore West Senior High School, 33 Highland Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14223 WHEN: Saturday, November 21st, 2009, 9am ? 3pm QUESTIONS: For more information on the NFAFPC, please contact Aimee at 876-3019, visit www.kentonseptsa.com or email kentonseptsa@gmail.com. ABOUT US: This agency fair is sponsored by Ken-Ton SEPTSA and is co-sponsored by the Ken-Ton MTP, Grand Island MTP and Parent Network of WNY. Ken-Ton SEPTSA is a PTA unit and non-profit organization established to support, strengthen, and promote a greater awareness of disability education and services in the WNY community. For more information or to join Ken-Ton SEPTSA, check out our website: http://www.kentonseptsa.com.
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Contact: Aimee Levesque E-Mail: kentonseptsa@gmail.com Phone: (716)876-3019
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What: The Stop, Look, And Listen Poetry Series
Where: Impact Artist Gallery Inc
When: 11/21/2009
The Stop Look and Listen poetry series Saturday, November 21st , 2009 @ 2:00 PM Impact Artists' Gallery 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm At the Impact Artist Gallery Tri Main building 2495 Main street Buffalo New York There will be a featured readers and open mic readings. Open mic slots are always available with a sign up sheet at the door. Our featured reader this month is" Ten Thousand" and his unique slam poetry style. Please contact lynn Ciesielski at 716-884-5239 for more information.
Contact: lynn ciesielski E-Mail: lynnciesielski@yahoo.com Phone: 716-884-5239
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What: Special Education: What's it all about.
Where: Buffalo Public School # 74
When: 11/24/2009
Price: 0
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Special Education: What's it All About? Date: November 24, 2009 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location:Buffalo Public School #74 Hamlin Park School 126 Donaldson Rd. Buffalo, NY 14208 Your child needs help but you don't know where to start! This workshop will teach you the steps to the special education process and help you understand your child's special education rights. You will learn what to expect at a Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting and how to advocate for your child. You will receive resources to help you along the way.Contact us by phone at (716) 332-4170 or toll-free at (866) 277-4762. To register online: http://www.parentnetworkwny.org/Home/Workshops/WorkshopRegistration
Contact: Jennifer Zolnowski E-Mail: jrz@parentnetworkwny.org Phone: 716-332-4170 Fax: 716-332-4171
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What: Rockin' Midnight Madness at Fashion Outlets
Where: Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA
When: 11/26/2009
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Fashion Outlets is Rockin' Midnight Madness 2009! We have partnered with the Hard Rock Cafe to rock this important sales event. We will be closed Thanksgiving Day- Thursday November 26th- during the day and will open the doors to the mall at 11 pm for the Rockin' party. All Stores open at Midnight for fantastic shoping all night,all day all weekend long!
Contact: Julie Clark E-Mail: jclark@fashionoutlets.com Phone: 716-297-2022 Fax: 716-297-6460
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What: ASD: Social Interventions for Home and School
Where: Hamburg Assembly of God
When: 11/30/2009
Price: 0
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ASD: Social Interventions for Home and School Date: November 30, 2009 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location:Assembly of God Church 150 Newton Road Hamburg, NY 14075 This workshop discusses the social challenges ASD presents in children and adults.Participants will discover strategies to use at home, school and within the community. Contact us by phone at (716) 332-4170 or toll-free at (866) 277-4762. To register online: http://www.parentnetworkwny.org/Home/Workshops/WorkshopRegistration
Contact: Jennifer Zolnowski E-Mail: jrz@parentnetworkwny.org Phone: 716-332-4170 Fax: 716-332-4171
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What: Kidney Disease Management Class
Where: National Kidney Foundation Serving Western New York
When: 12/03/2009
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CONTACT: National Kidney Foundation Serving Western New York Julie Marranca, Regional Program Director Phone: (716) 835-1323 Email: julie.marranca@kidney.org NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION HOLDS CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE MANAGEMENT CLASS Dec. 3 ? NKF Offices-300 Delaware Ave. Suite 101-Buffalo, NY -9:30 a.m. BUFFALO, N.Y. ? Nov. 10, 2009 ? The chronic kidney disease management class, entitled ?Take Control of Kidney Disease through Knowledge,? will be held on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at the National Kidney Foundation offices, located at 300 Delaware Ave., Suite 101 Buffalo, N.Y., 14202. The program is for individuals who have been diagnosed in the early stages of kidney disease. The 90-minute class is taught by a registered dietitian and offers basic information about kidney function, chronic kidney disease, conditions that accompany chronic kidney disease like high blood pressure/hypertension and diabetes, slowing the progression of kidney disease, maintaining a healthy attitude, and nutrition and diet guidelines. The cost of the class is $35 and is covered for the majority of Independent Health, Univera, and BlueCross BlueShield members. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register, call (716) 835-1323. The NKF is a major health organization seeking to prevent kidney and urologic diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of organs for transplantation. For more information visit kidney.org. ###
Contact: Julie Marranca E-Mail: julie.marranca@kidney.org Phone: (716)835-1323 Fax: (716)835-2281
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What: Special Education: What's it all about.
Where: Parent Network
When: 12/05/2009
Price: 0
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Special Education: What's it All About? Date: December 5, 2009 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location:Parent Network of WNY 1000 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 This workshop will enable participants to learn how to become an effective parent member of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) or Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). Those who attend this workshop will gain a better understanding of the special education system, learn how to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and also learn what to expect at a Committee on Special Education (CSE) or Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meeting in their school district. Note: This workshop will enable participants to learn how to become an effective parent member of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) or Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). Contact us by phone at (716) 332-4170 or toll-free at (866) 277-4762. To register online: http://www.parentnetworkwny.org/Home/Workshops/WorkshopRegistration
Contact: Jennifer Zolnowski E-Mail: jrz@parentnetworkwny.org Phone: 716-332-4170 Fax: 716-332-4171
