Mary Queen of Angels to Again Host Free Universal Pre-K Program

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 9:19am

Mary Queen of Angels to Again Host Free Universal Pre-K Program

Mary Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School in Cheektowaga will once again offer free morning and afternoon Universal Pre-K for the 2013-14 school year beginning in September. The program is made possible through the Cheektowaga Central School District.

Universal Pre-K classes are held for 2.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Children eligible for the program must turn four years of age on or before Dec. 1, 2013. Free busing is included, and participants may also qualify for a free or reduced lunch program.

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Enjoy The Journey to Host Creative Classes, Contests and More

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 8:49pm

Enjoy The Journey to Host Creative Classes, Contests and More

Enjoy The Journey Art Gallery at 1168 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca, has released it upcoming schedule of all-ages events. Hours at the gallery are 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

A cob web chaser class with Karen Koch will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9. Using a stick, your hands and feet and a broomcorn, you will construct a cobweb chaser with a pine handle. The broom will feature Appalachian-style plaiting and will be a joy to use for years to come. The cost of the class is $35.

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Mother's Day Brunch

Submitted by Rhonda Silver, Amherst Night Out

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 6:22pm

Wonering where to take Mom this Sunday for her special day?

Click on links below for a list of Mother's Day Brunch-

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Taking Your Pet Camping or to the Cottage: Tips for a Safe and Fun Vacation

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 12:43pm

Taking Your Pet Camping or to the Cottage: Tips for a Safe and Fun Vacation

(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!)

Did you spend the winter dreaming of trips to the cottage or camping with your family, friends and pet? If you've been planning your trek to the cottage, or the dilemma of how you'll get your frisky pup to sleep in a tent, Pets Plus Us, a pet owner community and insurance coverage provider, has a few tips on how to keep everyone happy on vacation.

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Nature Springs Forth

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff

Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 12:30pm

LOCKPORT, NY- "A day like today is heavenly to be out and see places like this! And every year it comes around again. If you miss it this year, catch it next year. "

Spring in Western New York can be as fleeting as it is beautiful. The annual renewal brings about a resurrection of life that can only be seen this time of year, and even then can be appreciated for a very short time.

Among that life are the Spring Ephemeral wildflowers. These woodland plants live most of their above-ground lives in the early part of the season, while the trees surrounding them are free of leaves. Stunning in their beauty, these forest blooms are the epitome of Spring. Paul Fuhrmann is a Biologist at Ecology & Environment." There's a relatively short window of sunlight that hits the forest floor, woodland floor, to support these plants, and they're pretty much done with their life cycle, go to flower and seed, once tree canopies start to leaf out and the woodland becomes shaded."

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Playground Fire in Cheektowaga

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:49pm

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. -- Who would set a playground on fire?

That's what firefighters in Cheektowaga are asking.

They were called to Kelly Park in Cheektowaga Friday to investigate the fire, which melted a slide.

Officers on scene told us it appears someone threw some sort of flammable liquid on the slide.

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Pet Connection Teaming With Girl Scouts for Donation Drive

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 2:59pm

Pet Connection Teaming With Girl Scouts for Donation Drive

Pet Connection Programs Inc., a nonprofit special care and maternity shelter for dogs and cats located in Marilla, will hold a supply and donation drive from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Petco store located at 4401 Transit Road near Main Street in Williamsville.

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