Come out and show your support July 28th for the 9th Annual Ronald Mcdonald run/walk. The walk is sanctioned througout the beautiful streets of Buffalo starting and ending at the Ronald Mcdonald House. All proceeds benefit the house and the services it provides to families,concluding with a celebration post party with live music. Great food, drinks, and prizes. Registration is July 28th from 12:00pm-6:30pm followed by the race. To donate, participate, or for more information Call (716)883-1177

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As a part of WBLK's ongoing "Know Thyself" campaign, we have created a weekly series called "Know Thyself-Community Wednesday". Each Wednesday starting with Chris Reynolds from 10am to 10pm WBLK will present a topic of dicussion for our listening audience that deals with issues affecting our community. Topics will range from teen prenancy prevention, African-American males high population rate in prison, role models...are young people idolizing the wrong influences, and more!

Community Wednesday is to engage listeners and focus on the development of self-awareness, identity, social skills, and conflict resolution. On the last Wednesday of each month, we will take a "Pause for the Cause" at 8pm and recap and dicuss all of the previous Wednesday topics with a qualified expert either in studio or via telephone.

The Ultimate Plan of the "Know Thyself-Community Wednesday" is Mental Liberation of the Community.

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Miss Barbara’s School of Dance and The American Heart Association have partnered together for NATIONAL DANCE DAY, an iniative that encourages the nation, young and old to move! Most importantly, the day is intended to promote health and wellness. Individuals and families from across the WNY community are invited to come out for a fun filled day of free dance lessons in Hip-Hop, African, Jazz, and line dancing on Saturday July 31st from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Miss Barbara’s School of Dance, 1832 Main Street located in the Delevan Station Center (Corner of Main and Delavan). Registration will also be accepted for the 2010 Buffalo Niagara Heart Walk to be held on the Campus of University of New York at Buffalo on October 2, 2010. There will be vendor and refreshments on sale.

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Be apart of history as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the New York Colored Musicians Club with The 5th annual Queen-City Jazz Festival. featuring Charles Reedy Quartet, Sabu Adeyola Band, Will Holton, Taylor Made Jazz, Ladies First Big Band, Rodney Applebee, Jazz Line, and Cadenza. Saturday July 31st at 145 Broadway Avenue in Buffalo, NY.

This year’s Lineup
12:00 PM – Ladies First Big Band
1:00 PM- Charles Reedy Jazz Quartet
2:00 PM- Jazz Line
3:00 PM- Cadenza
4:00 PM- Sabu Adeyola Band
5:00 PM- Taylor Made Jazz
6:00 PM – Rodney Applebee and his All Star Band
7:00 PM- Will Holton Project
Admission - Free

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Temple Beth Am's Third Annual Summer Festival Celebrating Culture Food...Family...Friendship Open to the community.

Sunday, August 1st, 2010
Check-in begins at 10:30 am, Walk at 11:30 am
Beginning and ending at Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville

Registration Fee : $15 per adult.
Registration is free for children under 13, but pledges are still encouraged.
Fee includes free T-shirt, hot dog and bottled water.
Register by July 15th to guarantee T-shirt.

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Seneca Vocational High School Class of 1990 20th Year High School Reunion Friday, August 13th 2010 Bowl Inn 727 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14206 7pm-Until $13 includes 3 games, shoes, food & beverages; with drink specials Saturday, August 14th 2010 Reunion Banquet (Adults Only) Casual Dress Hamlin House 432 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. 7 pm-midnight $40 per person Buffet Style Dinner with 4 hours of open bar Sunday, August 15th 2010 Family Fun Picnic Ellicott Creek Park (Friendship Shelter) Niagara Falls Blvd.& Ellicott Creek Rd Tonawanda, NY 14150 12p-Sunset $12 adults $10 children includes food and beverages (You may bring wine & beer, no glass bottles, must be plastic or can) For information, contact Jennifer Davis at 716-510-5501 or Shinequia Allen at 716-715-6455

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Open to kids ages 4 through grade 6; St. Stephen's Episcopal Church located at 350 Chili Ave, Monday August 2 through Friday August 6, 9:00-11:30am daily. Activities will include cooking, drama, arts and crafts, music, outside games, and more. A heathly snack will be provided daily by Freshwise kitchens. To register, call Cheryl Frank at 241-3078 or email cherylmfrank@yahoo.com. Also, fill out an online registration form at twosaints.org by July 27.

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Please come out and attend Party for the Planet, presented by Fisher-Price on August 7th. Start time is 10 am and will end at 3 pm. You’re invited to attend this party, presented by Fisher-Price, honoring our dear planet earth! Visitors will have the chance to explore special stations to learn more about conservation and to take part in games and other fun activities. The youngest visitors will also enjoy special guest appearances by Fisher-Price Little People®, as well as viewing the hottest new toys in a super-sized play area. The event is free with Zoo admission and runs from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

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On Aug. 7th 2010 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm Empowerment Temple will be hosting "Tranform Me", the first community outreach to target stopping the violence in the Riverside Community at 491 Ontario St. There will be free food, face painting, clowns, live music, and more.

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Centennial Park
August 7th and 8th, 2010
At the base of the ski hills
Etobicoke, Ontario Canada
Great Caribbean Food, Music and Fun! Go to jerkfestival.ca for more information.

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Sunday August 8, 2010
At The Pepsi Center- 1615 Amherst Manor Dr, Near The University At Buffalo’s Amherst Campus.

for more information: call- Ricky Lincoln 716-634-2730
E-MAIL- wojtowiczr@aol.com

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will once again fill the skies over Western New York with thundering drum beats and beautiful brass rhythms on Sunday, August 8th at 5:30 p.m. at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park. This year’s show has the makings of being the best DATW in its history and is being billed by many within the drum corps international community as one of the best drum corps competitions in North America this year. In addition, for the first time the internationally renowned US Marine Drum and Bugle Corp will travel to WNY and make a special appearance in this year’s event. A tribute to area veterans and service members will coincide with the performance. Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased at the Ralph Wilson Stadium Box Office or at any Ticketmaster.com location. If purchased in advance, ticket price is $22.00 for adults, $10.00 for children 12 and under, and $20.00 for students, military veterans and those 65 and older. Tickets are $25.00 for adults when purchased the day of the event. Discounts for large groups are available. Parking is free. For more information regarding the event, visit www.drumsalongthewaterfront.org.

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Date: August 14th 2010 Time: 12pm-2pm Place- Villa Maria College, 240 Pine Ridge Road, Buffalo NY 14225 Cost: Free

The 1st annual 411 Health Fair 2010 will serve as an educational forum to encourage healthy lifestyles and provide useful resources for the residents of Western, Ny. Health Care Screenings and vendors will promote awarness and education to attendees. The Health fair is designed to empower individuals to take complete ownership of health and provide the necessary resources to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Proposed Services include blood pressure screenings and education, dental screenings, vision screening, HIV/AIDS testing, cancer screenings, Diabetes information, and much more. Contact Benita Thomas at 770.367.7004 for any additional information.

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Now and through August 14th Buffalo's City Mission and beverage centers around Erie & Niagara County are teaming up to provide food for women, men, and children. People are encouraged to recycle empty cans and bottles then donate the refund to "Quench Their Thirst for Hope" fundraiser. Every 1,200 bottles will pay for 31 meals. All donations may be sent to Summer Bottle Challenge City Mission 100 E. Tupper St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14203.

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God's Ministry of Delivernace presents The 22nd Annual Taking it to the Streets Gospel Fest, Health & Job Fair. This international soul saving crusade rally is happening at Martin Luther King Park on August 14th and 15th from 10:00am to 8:00 pm.

For more information call 891-4760

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The Grover Cleveland HS class of 1965 is holding it's 45th reunion on August 21, 2010. For more information contact Maria Candino Pecenco at 759-2628 or Elaine Pollino Schmidt at 675-7011.

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The AIDS Red Ribbon Ride will have two ride options in 2010, both benefiting AIDS Care, a non-profit, community based organization, founded with the recent merger of AIDS Rochester and AIDS Community Health Center. Proceeds from the event will go directly to fund much-needed HIV/AIDS care in our community, including expert medical care, social services, prevention, and clinical research. One-day ride is August 22 and five-day ride is August 18-22. To register or for more info visit www.AIDSRedRibbonRide.org, call (585)20-4183, or email jdavis@acRochester.org.

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Bring the kids out to enjoy the Free Summer Film Series at the Hamburg Palace Theatre located on 31 Buffalo Street. This Thursday at 11 AM starts off the series with the showing of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" . The films will alternate weeks with movies showing on July 29th, August 12th, and August 26th. 

The 41st Annual M&T Bank Plaza Event Series is now taking place from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at One M&T Plaza in Downtown Buffalo. Join in the fun at this lunchtime Downtown tradition! Upcoming performers include… The River Dog Jazz Band on Thursday June 24th, the African-American Cultural Center Dance & Drum Performance on Monday July 12th, and Jazz Vocalist Colleen Williams on Wednesday, August 11th. The Plaza event series is running all summer long from June 16th till August 27th every weekday.  

Come out and enjoy the annual National Buffalo Wing Festival Food Festival on September 4 & 5, 2010 Brought to you by Just Wing It Productions at Coca Cola Field Sept 4- noon to 9 pm and Sept. 5-noon to 7 pm. For more information call 565-4141  

Come enjoy 8 hours of live blues, sampling some of the best local music, as well as some featured out of state musicians. Enjoy Famous Daves BBQ The breeze from the river caressing your face, the beautiful view of the queen city, and the amphitheater at LaSalle Park is enough to motivate most people. The state of the art sound system, amazing beer and food will blow your mind. Better yet? It’s for an amazing cause. The proceeds are to benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute to help find a cure. Get involved, Get ready, and come party for a cure! August 7th, 2010 from 12:00pm – 8:00pm.  

The Boy Scouts of Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church are collaborating with Univera Community Health and Lifetime Health Medical Group to host a community Health and Wellness Fair. This fair also coincides with the Take a Loved One to the Doctor (Year) and will seek to open health care options to members of the commuinity, especially those who reside in temporay housing surrounding Mosher Medical Center. It will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 10am - 2pm at the William E. Mosher Medical Center located at 889 Main St (near Carlton St) Buffalo, NY. For more info or questions concerning the event call 716-479-2611 

Stop The Violence Coalition would like to invite you to the United Way located at 742 Delaware Ave for the Peacemakers of Buffalo meetings held every 1st and 3rd Fridays. These meetings will last from 5:30pm - 7:30pm and will specialize in court advocacy, mentoring/G.E.D., conflict resolution, homicide victim services and life management skills. For more information you can email www.stoptheviolencecoalition.com or call their 24 hour hotline at 882-7882 (STVC). 

Please come out and show your support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The 4th Annual Buffalo Out of the Darkness Community Walk takes place on September 18th at Deleware Park North (by the zoo). This walk is for anyone touched by suicide and mental health illness. Proceeds benefit local and national suicide prevention awareness programs. Registration begins at 8:30 am and the walk begins at 10:00 am. For more information, to register, or donate contact: Renae Carapella (585)202-2783 Rcarapella@afsp.org 

The Greater Buffalo Fall Soap Box Derby race is taking place on September 25 & 26 on Bailey Avenue between Walden and Broadway from 8:00 am to 7:00pm. All inner city children are encouraged to attend this rally where they can accumulate points that may qualify them to compete in a national race. Each child is asked to have adult supervision. A limited number of soap box derby cars may be available for kids to use. To participate, learn how get the kit to build your own car, or for more information call Jacob Pearson at (716) 200-6683 

Please come and support Step Out: A Walk to Fight Diabetes on October 12, 2010. It is a Charity Fundraising Walk presented by the American Diabetes Association. It takes place at Coca Cola Field from 9 am to noon. For more information please call: 835-0274 ext 3706 www.diabetes.org/stepout