Think Twice Before Gifting a Pet

Sunday, December 8th, 2013, 2:15pm

(Welcome to our pet column, courtesy of Pet Connection Programs Inc. of Marilla. We post a new article each week, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!)

Surprising a loved one with a new puppy or kitten over the holidays may sound like a great plan – and yet, animal health organizations and shelters are asking everyone to think twice before gifting a pet.

As you work through your holiday gift list, keep in mind that while owning a pet can be a very rewarding experience, it may be more responsibility than some recipients are prepared for.

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Homeless Memorial, Candlelight Vigil Set for Dec. 21

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Thursday, December 5th, 2013, 12:21pm

Homeless Memorial, Candlelight Vigil Set for Dec. 21

A memorial service remembering Western New York’s homeless who have passed away during 2013 will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Lt. Colonel Matt Urban HOPE Center, 385 Paderewski Drive, Buffalo. Presented by the WNY Coalition for the Homeless, the event is purposefully scheduled on the first day of winter, the longest day of the year, to bring greater attention to the plight of the homeless.

The event, free and open to the public, will feature guest speakers, music by the Buffalo City Mission Choir and a candlelight vigil, followed by refreshments. Information about local resources for the homeless will also be available during the event.

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Catholic Medical Partners Honored for Leadership in Health Information Technology

Submitted by Phil Pantano on Thursday, December 5th, 12:13 pm

Local organization has been at forefront of reform efforts

Catholic Medical Partners, a network of more than 900 local physicians, Catholic Health and Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, was recently recognized for its leadership in the adoption, implementation and use of health information technology, receiving the PATH Award from the New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC). The award was presented at the Digital Health Conference in New York City.

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Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Thursday, December 5th, 2013, 8:21am

Mary Queen of Angels Students to Present Christmas Play

The annual Mary Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School Christmas play will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, in the Villa Maria College auditorium, 240 Pine Ridge Road, Buffalo. This year’s play, free and open to the public, is titled “It’s a Wonder-Full Life.”

In this inspiring musical, a group of students have just finished their Christmas musical. While putting away the Christmas set, one child, Foster, begins complaining. He would rather forgo the manger and all the Christmas “stuff” to go home and open presents. Suddenly, Terrance appears. The children believe him to be Mr. T, the janitor. To show the real meaning of Christmas, Terrance talks to God asking Him to remove Christmas.

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Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013, 6:05pm

Enjoy The Journey Art Gallery Lists Holiday Events

West Seneca’s Enjoy The Journey Art Gallery has announced its lineup of creative classes and events to be offered throughout the holiday season.

The popular Wine Women & Art class with artist Andrea Oswald will once again be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. Participants will paint two beautiful holiday wine glasses featuring a poinsettia and a cardinal to take home.

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Submitted by Rhonda Silver, Night Out WNY

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013, 11:02am

Time to celebrate the holidays!! So much going on, click on the links below for a full list of specials & events!

Some Highlights:

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A MESSAGE FROM COUNTY CLERK JACOBS: A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON IS A SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON

Submitted by Mike Cecchini on Tuesday, December 3rd, 1:34 pm

the message is simple: don’t make the dangerous decision to Drink and Drive

As your Erie County Clerk, responsible for overseeing Auto Bureau operations, it is time to remind everyone not to drink and drive this holiday season and not to ride with anyone who has had too much to drink. If you have had too much to drink, for everyone’s sake, please do not get behind the wheel of your car.

We all look forward to celebrating this time of year with our family and friends, but if those celebrations include alcohol, you, as a driver, need to plan ahead and arrange for a safe ride home. People who make the dangerous decision to drink and drive will find that local law enforcement is serious about cracking down on reckless behavior.

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