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Friends of Harmony to Perform Benefit Concert for Food Bank of Western NY

Submitted by Don Ehrenreich on Friday, October 25th, 10:03 am

The Friends of Harmony will be holding its third annual Christmas benefit concert on Friday evening at 7:00PM at Sacred Heart in Bowmansville, NY located at 5337 Genesee Street. Tickets are $15.00. Kids under 12 are FREE. Everyone is encouarge to bring a non-perishable food item. All money and food received by this concert will go to the Food Bank of Western NY. Questions? Call Don Ehrenreich at (716) 573-5911

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Friends of Harmony Open House

Submitted by Don Ehrenreich on Friday, October 4th, 3:15 pm

The Friends of Harmony male a cappella chorus is holding an Open House on Tuesday night, October 15th at 7:30 at Sacred Heart School located on 5337 Genesee Street in Bowmansville, NY (about 0.7 mile east of Salvatore's Italian Gardens Restaurant). The chorus is preparing for their annual Christmas Concert to benefit the Food Bank of Western NY and guests are invited to be a part of it. Come learn more about the chorus. You may even get a chance to sing with us at the concert. The chorus is actively auditioning all voice parts.

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Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, September 9th, 2013, 5:39pm

South Buffalo Alive Announces Successful ‘Bricks in the Bowl’ Campaign

Twenty engraved bricks were added to South Buffalo Alive’s “Bricks in the Bowl” in Cazenovia Park in early September. The 20 bricks were a one-year record for the fundraising event, according to Marge Ryan, president of the nonprofit organization.

“Bricks in the Bowl” is located next to the 100-year-old Frederick Law Olmsted Shelter House in Cazenovia Park and includes 250 square feet of personalized bricks within a landscaped perimeter. Brick engraving, provided by Stone Art Memorial Co. of Lackawanna, occurs just one time per year, typically in late summer or early fall.

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Friends of Harmony to Perform Free Concert on 9/10 at Buffalo River Fest Park

Submitted by Don Ehrenreich on Tuesday, August 20th, 7:17 am

The Friends of Harmony, WNY's premier male a cappella group, will perform a free concert at Buffalo's River Fest Park on Tuesday evening at 7:00 on September 10th. Enjoy the songs from your favorite Hollywood movie in 4-part barbershop style harmony. The show will culminate with a musical salute to the US Armed Forces for the brave work they do protecting us both at home and abroad. For more information about this and other upcoming Friends of Harmony performances, contact Don Ehrenreich at (716) 573-5911.

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Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Thursday, June 27th, 2013, 10:42am

$150,000 in Challenge Gifts for Mill Road Scenic Overlook

The Friends of Mill Road, the Western New York Land Conservancy and the Town of Aurora are very pleased to announce that they have received two challenge gifts for a total of $150,000. Town Supervisor Jolene Jeffe stated, “We are so incredibly grateful to these two families for their leadership contributions that will create a community asset with extraordinary benefits for our entire region. We know that the overlook will enhance the economic vibrancy of our community and the health and enjoyment of our children and families by providing a new place to experience this incredible view.”

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Interested in Joining 4-H? Informational Meetings Planned

Submitted by Jessica ONeil on Friday, October 26th, 11:25 am

Erie County Legislators Lynne Dixon, Joseph Lorigo, John Mills and Edward Rath, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension – Erie County, are pleased to announce that two informational meetings to highlight the many exciting programs available through 4-H will be held in November. With an extensive list of opportunities available to youths, ages 5-19, the informational meetings will discuss what programs are offered and how to get involved.

4-H exhibit at the 2012 Erie County Fair. Several of the county's projects were displayed at the NYS Fair and Erie County took home the most rosettes!

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Construction Exchange Membership Up 50% Over Five Years

Submitted by Tim Marren on Wednesday, October 24th, 8:44 am

Association’s commitment to providing programs of value, member benefits, Online Plan Room and more seen as driver for increase

The Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY, Inc., a non-profit organization that serves the Western New York commercial construction industry, announced today it has increased its membership by 50 percent over the last five years.

With 50 percent more members and plans to grow even more, it was necessary for, the association to hire additional staff to ensure the member experience does not suffer. To fill this role, the Construction Exchange hired Bill Diehl as Membership Director. Diehl will be responsible for continuing the growth and promoting engagement with current members.

A stable construction market and improvements in the services offered by the association are seen as contributing factors to the membership growth.