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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: Pajama Rama 2009
Where: Lord & Taylor Walden
When: 11/07/2009
Buffalo Chapter of the Pajama Program 2nd annual fundraiser "Pajama Rama 2009" Face Painting, Auction, Dream Idol Contest, Sweet Dream Fashion Show, Auction. 12-5PM Special Guest Mary Beth Wrobel from WIVB Spend an afternoon of fun, and help a great cause. Volunteers will be present to collect new pajamas for children of all ages.
Contact: Ann Cardena, Chapter President E-Mail: ann@pajamaprogram.org Phone: 716572-5928
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What: Free Kidney Screening-National Kidney Foundation Serving Western New York
Where: McCoy Convention Center
When: 11/07/2009
Price: FREE
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CONTACT: National Kidney Foundation Serving Western New York Julie Marranca Phone: (716) 835-1323 Email: julie.marranca@kidney.org NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE FREE KIDNEY SCREENINGS NOV. 7 AT MCCOY CONVENTION CENTER NYS Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples, NYS Senator Antoine Thompson, Buffalo Community Health Center, Catholic Health Systems, Erie County Medical Center, Sheehan Memorial Hospital, and BlueCross BlueShield of WNY Partner with the National Kidney Foundation to Offer Important, Free Kidney Health Screenings BUFFALO, N.Y. ? Sept. 23, 2009 ? The National Kidney Foundation Serving Western New York (NKF) is offering free kidney screenings on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McCoy Convention Center, 653 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY, 14210. The NKF has partnered with NYS Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples, NYS Senator Antoine Thompson, Buffalo Community Health Center, Catholic Health Systems, Erie County Medical Center, Sheehan Memorial Hospital, and BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York to provide these important, free kidney screenings. The Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) is a free health screening program offered by the National Kidney Foundation to detect kidney disease. The program is for individuals at high-risk, including people with diabetes, high blood pressure, and those who have a parent, brother or sister with diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney disease. The screening, provided by certified medical professionals, includes blood pressure and weight measurements and blood and urine tests to check for hypertension, diabetes, and kidney disease. ?Early diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease allow one to get prompt therapy and prolong the life of their kidneys,? said Rocco C. Venuto, MD FASN, Professor of Medicine with tenure, Director, Nephrology Division, University at Buffalo; Director, Renal and Transplant Services, Erie County Medical Center. ?If you have diabetes, elevated blood pressure, a family history of kidney disease or belong to a high risk group such as African American, take advantage of the National Kidney KEEP Program and get tested now.? 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 all organs for transplantation. For more information, visit www.kidney.org. To register for an appointment and for more information, please call the National Kidney Foundation Serving Western New York at (716) 835-1323. ###
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: Buffalo Public School # 82
When: 11/07/2009
Price: 0
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Special Education: What's it All About? Date: November 7, 2009 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location:Buffalo Public School #82 Early Childhood Center 230 Easton Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 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: Excuse me, does my piano count as one carry-on?
Where: University at Buffalo Music Department
When: 11/07/2009
Price: $5 students, $20 adults
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Magnus Martensson, former UB professor of music and conductor turned comedian is back! Combining classical music and humor in the tradition of Victor Borge, Martensson will perform his own brand of music and comedy as the 2009-2010 North American Tour of "Excuse me, does my piano count as one carry-on?" Martensson will perform Saturday, November 7 at 8 p.m. at Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall on University at Buffalo's North Campus. THE CONCERT A must-see for music and comedy enthusiasts alike, classical piano music and hilarious comedy will share the stage when former UB professor Magnus Martensson performs at UB's Slee Hall on Saturday, November 7th. The performance will include music by Franz Liszt, Edvard Grieg, Philip Glass, as well as a one man piano/violin rendition of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. The concert will include some serious music, as well as old-fashioned silliness of the kind you can see Martensson perform at the United Nations on YouTube. TICKETS Tickets for the performance are available at the door, $20 for adults and $5 for students with appropriate ID. Cash only, please. Should you wish to purchase tickets in advance or for a group, please call 917-405-6254.
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Contact: Robyn Busch E-Mail: robynbus@buffalo.edu Phone: 913-708-4461
