Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 03:00 pm
Upcoming Grand Island events for August 2012 as of Friday, August 3.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 08:55 am
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 20 medals, swims for his final individual gold medal of the London Olympics Friday night in the 100m butterfly, a race which he memorably won by .01 seconds in Beijing. Missy Franklin swims for her third gold medal - fourth overall - in the 200m backstroke, her best event. Also in primetime, Cullen Jones and Anthony Ervin chase gold against the fastest men in the pool in the 50m freestyle.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara River will be roaring with excitement as the weekend of the 73rd annual "Thunder on the Niagara" event is coming soon.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara held its annual senior picnic at the Calvin K. Richards Senior/Youth Activity Center in Veterans Memorial Park.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Now in its eighth year, In Good Company Productions will perform "Once On This Island Jr." in Tonawanda at the Miller Bandshell in Niawanda Park this summer.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The "biggest yard sale in Bergholz" will be held at Holy Ghost Church/School, 6630 Luther St., Bergholz, on Friday, Aug. 10, and Saturday, Aug. 11.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 05:05 pm
On July 31, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense passed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which included language that would enact a one-year strategic pause for Air Force structure adjustments. This would prevent cuts to the Air National Guard and protect installations like the 107th Airlift Wing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 05:05 pm
The Great Lakes Seaway Niagara River Trail Project has received a $1,167,300 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, announced Monday.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 05:05 pm
Programs such as Silver Sneakers exercise for seniors and day care for children were on the table Monday as the Wheatfield Town Board met with representatives of the YWCA Niagara and the YMCA Buffalo Niagara.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 05:00 pm
The Wheatfield Farmers Market celebrated Christmas in July. Santa, AKA Wheatfield resident and County Legislature Chairman Bill Ross, braved the heat and arrived to pass out small gifts to a crowd of adoring children.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 10:00 am
In light of the events surrounding the recent Niagara County cat hoarding case at a home in Somerset, the SPCA and the Niagara County Department of Health are collaborating to assure the health of domestic animals and pets. This, in turn, helps to ensure the health and safety of all residents.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 10:00 am
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild will hold auditions for the December production of "Gypsy" on Monday, Aug. 27, and Wednesday Aug. 29. Twenty actresses and actors are needed, along with roles for children.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 10:00 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents "Stoogefest XXI" on Saturday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 09:55 am
On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Kathy Hochul, NY-26, voted to preserve and extend middle class tax cuts to all Americans on the first $250,000 of earned income. This bill would provide tax relief and prevent a tax increase of about $2,200 on working families and small businesses in Western New York.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 09:55 am
Western New York Tea Party groups are endorsing Johnny Destino for New York State Senate District 62, against 18-year incumbent George Maziarz.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 09:00 am
Missy Franklin swims 100m freestyle gold medal final; Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman compete in women's gymnastics all-around gold medal final.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 07:00 am
NU Theatre is presenting a free musical for all ages, "Duck for President," adapted by James Grote with music and lyrics by George Howe and direction by Terri Filips Vaughan.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 07:00 am
How soon is too soon to "friend" a new acquaintance on Facebook? What does it mean to give someone a virtual poke?
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 07:00 am
The fifth annual Niagara Falls Blues Festival, hosted by the Niagara Festival & Entertainment Group, returns to the Global Spectrum-managed Old Falls Street, USA, Sept. 6 through 9.
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Wed, Aug 1st 2012 10:40 pm
Tuesday night's primetime Olympics coverage on NBC (8-11:43 p.m.) earned a 21.8/35 national rating/share, the highest-rated night in any Summer Olympics since the 1996 Atlanta Games, and drew 38.7 million viewers, the most for the first Tuesday of a non-U.S. Summer Games in the history of televised Summer Olympics (Rome, 1960).
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Wed, Aug 1st 2012 10:00 pm
At the recent board meeting of the Niagara County SPCA, working committees were formed and tasked with helping Executive Director Amy Lewis continue to enhance the programs and services provided by the society.
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Wed, Aug 1st 2012 01:25 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo announces its 2012-13 season. Tickets for most events will go on sale Friday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m.
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Wed, Aug 1st 2012 01:00 pm
KC & the Sunshine Band performs Saturday as part of the "Hard Rock Rocks" concert series.
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Wed, Aug 1st 2012 10:30 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Tuesday that it has significantly reduced hospital readmissions for heart failure patients as a result of its participation in Aligning Forces for Quality, a national effort to further improve the quality of health care provided in America's hospitals.
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Wed, Aug 1st 2012 10:25 am
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, has announced that he has been named to presidential candidate Mitt Romney's Polish-American coalition. Maziarz joins the 11 member coalition on the National Advisory Board.
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Wed, Aug 1st 2012 10:20 am
On Aug. 11-12, British redcoats will once again scan the eastern horizon for signs of Continental soldiers intent on capturing Old Fort Niagara.
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Wed, Aug 1st 2012 10:15 am
34.8 million average viewers for the first 4 nights of the London Olympics is most for any Summer Olympics in history
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Wed, Aug 1st 2012 10:10 am
Phelps and Lochte swim in 200 IM semifinals; Missy Franklin swims in 4x200 freestyle relay; men's gymnastics all-around gold medal final.
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Tue, Jul 31st 2012 03:55 pm
On Sunday, Aug. 5, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., The Wrights Corners Fire Co., Miller Hose Fire Co. of Newfane and the Olcott Fire Co. will host a corn roast at Murphy Orchards. The proceeds of the event will be donated to the Johnson family.
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Tue, Jul 31st 2012 03:45 pm
The Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to announce a new partnership to use health information exchange technology, which will improve the quality of care and delivery of medical treatment to local veterans, especially those returning from recent conflicts.
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Tue, Jul 31st 2012 01:45 pm
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Tue, Jul 31st 2012 01:35 pm
DVDs including "London 2012 Olympic Highlights," "Gymnastics: Going for the Gold," "Swimming: Going for the Gold," and the high definition commemorative Blu-ray set of all three programs available for pre-order at www.nbcolympicsstore.com.
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Tue, Jul 31st 2012 12:35 pm
Niagara County Community College celebrated its 50th anniversary last weekend. Part of the celebration was Balloons Over Niagara. Although contrary wind conditions kept the balloons grounded for most of the celebration, these visitors were thrilled to see the colorful giants rising on NCCC's Sanborn campus.
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Tue, Jul 31st 2012 09:15 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center been awarded "health home" designation for Niagara County by the New York State Department of Health as part of a new state program designed to improve patient outcomes and control Medicaid costs.
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Tue, Jul 31st 2012 09:10 am
Michael Phelps looks to claim his third straight 200 meter butterfly gold medal, his 18th medal overall - tying the record for the most career Olympic medals - Tuesday on NBC in primetime. Phelps won gold in both Athens and Beijing in the 200m butterfly. Tuesday will be Phelps' busiest day as he also is expected to swim the final for the 4x200m freestyle relay with teammate Ryan Lochte.
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Tue, Jul 31st 2012 07:00 am
Beaver Island State Park will sponsor a waterfowl ID course presented by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation from 6 until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, in the Beaver Island Club House on Grand Island.
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Tue, Jul 31st 2012 07:00 am
Big Six Mile Marina is cutting the price of soaking up the last of summer by offering 50 percent off seasonal boat slips until Oct. 14 when the marina closes. Big Six Mile Creek Marina located at 3219 Whitehaven Road on Grand Island.
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Tue, Jul 31st 2012 07:00 am
The 5th Annual GO ("Girls Only") Ride, a free motorcycle safety event for women, will make its way through Niagara County and end on Old Falls Street, USA, on Aug. 4. The event is free and open to all female motorcyclists. It will be held rain or shine.
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Tue, Jul 31st 2012 07:00 am
It's never too late to learn a new craft. Here is your opportunity to discover a hobby, brush up on a technique or master a skill at Artpark's new adult art workshops.
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Mon, Jul 30th 2012 06:35 pm
Monday on "LIVE! with Kelly," host Kelly Ripa and guest co-host Chris Harrison announced the top two finalists in the show's summer-long "Grilling with the Stars" competition. Actress and author Marilu Henner and R&B artist Ashanti are the two celebrities whose recipes are still in the running to win the coveted Golden Grill trophy and $25,000 for their charity of choice.
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