Sat, Feb 5th 2011 08:50 am
Niagara Catholic High School hosts its freshman enrollment night on Thursday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the school, 520 66th St., Niagara Falls. The event is for those incoming freshman who have been accepted as a member of NC's Class of 2015.
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Fri, Feb 4th 2011 01:20 pm
The "Pathways to Careers" program was initiated by Mount St. Mary's Hospital, in collaboration with Niagara Catholic High School and Niagara University, to provide unique opportunities for high school students to plan for careers in health and health-related fields.
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Thu, Feb 3rd 2011 05:00 pm
Young people in grades five through eight are invited to the first-ever How Big is Your Heart Dance to benefit Carly's Club at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
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Thu, Feb 3rd 2011 05:00 pm
A dinosaur adventure program was held at the Colonial Village Elementary School Family Reading Night last month featuring Joseph "PaleoJoe" Kchodl, who brings dinosaurs to life for children with a T-Rex toot, a Velociraptor skull, dino puppets, and a variety of fossils.
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Thu, Feb 3rd 2011 01:00 pm
Looking for something to do to help you through the long winter months ahead, something special to make for your sweetheart for Valentines Day, or an opportunity to learn something more about a subject that has always interested you? Do we have a class for you.
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Wed, Feb 2nd 2011 12:00 pm
On Friday, Feb. 4, the Emmy Award-winning syndicated series "The Doctors" (check local listings) offers viewers a healthy companion to their Super Bowl experience with New York Yankees Catcher Jorge Posada and ESPN analyst/former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge.
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Tue, Feb 1st 2011 11:35 am
This year's spring musical comedy at Grand Island High School is heavy on the laughs.
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Tue, Feb 1st 2011 11:00 am
The budget process for Grand Island schools began in earnest Monday evening at the Board of Education meeting.
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Mon, Jan 31st 2011 04:00 pm
A community outreach program leading to a Certificate of Applied Urban Ministry will be offered at Niagara University beginning March 1. Designed by representatives of faith communities in Niagara Falls and Buffalo in cooperation with the university, the interdenominational program is intended to help pastors and lay people become more effective leaders in their respective churches and communities.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 02:10 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reports that registration for the 2011 summer camp programs is under way. Parents may submit applications postmarked no earlier than Jan. 29.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 02:00 pm
Niagara University is now accepting reservations for this spring's edition of its highly popular Student Chef Series, which showcases the culinary skills of student managers in the university's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Hosted in conjunction with Niagara University's Office of Continuing Education, the fine dining events are an opportunity for the community to sample a four-course cuisine, planned and prepared entirely by hospitality students.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 02:00 pm
Stella Niagara Education Park eighth-grader Brian Armstrong certainly knows his way around the kitchen. The student prepared traditional paella for his classmates as part of a Spanish assignment.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 02:00 pm
Niagara Catholic High School will celebrate the induction of 17 students into the National Honor Society on Wednesday, Feb. 9, with a candlelight ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. in the NC gymnasium.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 02:00 pm
Housing Opportunities Made Equal is accepting applications for the Joanne Champion Granger Scholarship. It will be given to a high school senior in Erie or Niagara County who, in addition to academic achievement, has demonstrated a commitment to human rights and equal opportunity in housing.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 02:00 pm
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of February.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 01:00 pm
The Youngstown Free Library recently held its 62nd annual association meeting, followed by its first regular trustee meeting of 2011 at the Red Brick Schoolhouse. The library is supported by the Town of Porter, the Village of Youngstown, the Friends of Youngstown Free Library, Niagara County and the Youngstown and Porter communities.
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Fri, Jan 28th 2011 04:30 pm
Viking Vision, Grand Island High School's version of Headline News, passed a milestone last week with the airing of its 100th newscast in its first full school year of operation.
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Fri, Jan 28th 2011 04:00 pm
On Dec. 9, students from Veronica Connor Middle School traveled to Tops to participate in the One Island, One Team, One Dream, to Be Drug Free Sticker Shock activity.
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Tue, Jan 25th 2011 01:35 pm
Niagara University will host several information sessions at three locations between Jan. 25 and March 5 to introduce interested candidates to its new doctoral program in leadership and policy.
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Mon, Jan 24th 2011 01:00 pm
Starry Night Theatre School at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda, is offering an 11-week acting course for students ages 9-18.
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Mon, Jan 24th 2011 01:00 pm
Applications for the Ancient Order of Hibernians annual scholarship for Niagara Catholic High School are now available at Niagara Catholic, 520 66th St., Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Jan 22nd 2011 01:55 pm
The fifth grade DARE class at St. Peter's R.C. School in the Village of Lewiston recently got a first hand look at another tool in combating drug use. Lewiston Police K-9 Radar and handler LPD Officer Scott Stafford visited and demonstrated the techniques they use to find drugs, track individuals and protect officers.
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Sat, Jan 22nd 2011 01:00 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Middle School Builders Club offers a monthly story hour at the Youngstown and Lewiston public libraries on selected Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon.
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Sat, Jan 22nd 2011 01:00 pm
At Tuesday's Lewiston-Porter Board of Education session Lew-Port music instructor Kevin Duncan presented the board with an overview of his 10-week teaching exchange to China.
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Sat, Jan 22nd 2011 01:00 pm
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Sat, Jan 22nd 2011 01:00 pm
The Rev. Sebastian "Father Sibby" Pierro, pastor of St. Peter's R.C. Church in Lewiston, recently installed officers of the Holy Name Society to a two-year term.
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Sat, Jan 22nd 2011 09:10 am
The Lewiston-Porter Junior ROTC Color Guard opened the January Lewiston-Porter Board of Education meeting by presenting the colors.
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Fri, Jan 21st 2011 04:00 pm
The Grand Island Alumni Association will host its fourth annual Comedy Night on Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Holiday Inn Grand Island.
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Thu, Jan 20th 2011 04:45 pm
Niagara University is pleased to announce that its spring 2011 Live Music Series lineup will include a concert with Buffalo's "best classic rock band," a guitarist who is a pillar of Western New York's rock music scene, and the university's fourth annual "High School Band Showcase."
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Thu, Jan 20th 2011 02:00 pm
1st Class Scout Hayden Holmes of Tonawanda Boy Scout Troop 229 and his two brothers, Jordan and Camerin, both Webelos Scouts of North Tonawanda Pack 193 visited Washington, D.C., with their mom and grandparents recently.
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Thu, Jan 20th 2011 02:00 pm
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Wed, Jan 19th 2011 12:00 pm
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 12:00 pm
Newfane American Legion Post No. 873 reports the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary will soon be interviewing high school junior boys and girls for the Boys' and Girls' State. Boys' State is at Morrisville State College in Morrisville. Girls' State is at Brockport State College and is during the last week of June.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 11:00 am
Sacred Heart Villa School, 5269 Lewiston Road, will hold an open house and registration for interested families of students' pre-K through fifth grade, on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 2 to 5 p.m.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:30 am
Tony Dovolani from "Dancing with the Stars" will be one of the guest instructors at "Dancing from the Heart," a fundraiser presented by STORM to benefit the Variety Club of Buffalo. The event will be held Feb. 12 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Buffalo.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
The Lewiston Writers' Group is sponsoring a series of short story writing contests that are open to group members and the public.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild presents "Broadway In Concert 11 - A Place To Call Home," Jan. 21-29 (Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 23, at 3 p.m.) at The Ellicott Creek Playhouse, 530 Ellicott Creek Road, Tonawanda.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
Edward Town Middle School will be presenting the musical production of "Annie" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28 and 29 in the Niagara-Wheatfield High School auditorium located at 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Contact Ken Fick at 215-3150, ext. 2610, for more information.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
Grand Island High School was the overall winner of the 2011 Tech Wars competition held on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Niagara County Community College. The Vikings won for the second consecutive year with 49 points, finishing ahead of 2009 champion Lockport, which had 27 final points. Tonawanda City and Williamsville tied for third place with 22 points.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
Artpark is seeking local schools, Scout groups, regional artists, and families to create fairy houses for display at Artpark's new "Fairy House Festival" on June 5. The "Fairy House Festival" will feature a tour of fairy houses throughout the woods and gardens of the park, a book signing by children's book author Tracy Kane, art activities and other "natural" fun for families to enjoy. Tickets for the festival are $5 and can be purchased in advance at www.artpark.net or by calling 754-4375.
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