The Town Rundown: What’s Happening in Buffalo This Week!

Hey Buffalo! Welcome to this week’s edition of The Town Rundown — where I bring you the latest events, workshops, and ways to stay connected and plugged into the 716. Whether you're looking to link up with community resources, learn something new, or just show up and support, there's something here for you.

Community Resource Fair at the Library
Date: Wednesday, May 21
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203

This event is all about helping you and your family connect with services that matter. You’ll find support with housing, mental health, legal aid, recovery programs, workforce training, and more. It’s free and open to the public — just stop in and see what’s available.

Foster Care Awareness Month

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and Fostering Greatness Inc. is continuing its mission to support youth, young adults, and alumni of foster care through their Luggage of Love Drive.

Save the Date: Thursday, May 22

This is a great time to get involved. Whether you want to volunteer, donate, attend, or partner, your support can go a long way in helping those who are often overlooked.

Resource Connection Day at the Resource Council

Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: The Resource Council of WNY, 347 East Ferry Street

Another great community event where you can get access to helpful resources like food, legal services, utility and housing assistance, home healthcare, and even cancer support.

Plus, they’re grilling hot dogs and giving away farm fresh eggs, along with free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors from the Buffalo Community PTA while supplies last.

Certified… Now What?

You got your MWBE certification — now it’s time to make it work for your business.

Join Developments By JEM for their Certified, Now What?, a free 4-part workshop series designed for NYS and Erie County certified MWBEs. Learn how to find contracts, respond to RFPs and RFQs, and navigate the procurement process with confidence.

Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, and 18
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Heaven’s Countertop Restaurant, 1641 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY

Facilitated by Janique Curry and Geraldine Ford — two powerhouse experts who know the game and are here to help you win.

It’s free to attend, but registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the link to sign up.

AI for Entrepreneurs: From Curiosity to Capability

Join a workshop series with something powerful for entrepreneurs at every stage. Whether you're just starting out or building something bigger, this hands-on session is all about making artificial intelligence useful for your business, not just trendy.

Date: Tuesday, May 27
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Northland Workforce Training Center

In partnership with TechBuffalo, SBDC, Northland Workforce Training Center, and ACOC, this event will help you: Walk away with practical tools, learn how AI can work for your goals, build confidence using new tech, and more!

Don’t just stay curious — become capable. Register today.

The Business of Canva: Workshop Edition

Secure your spot today for this free online workshop that’ll help you step up your branding game. If you’ve been wanting to create cleaner, more professional-looking graphics for your business or personal projects, this one’s for you.

Workshop: The Business of Canva
Facilitator: Danielle Burruss, Owner and Designer at evrythngBranding
Date: Wednesday, May 28
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Zoom (register to receive the link)

You’ll learn simple but effective design strategies that’ll help your content stand out without needing to be a pro designer.

That’s a wrap for this week’s Town Rundown. I hope you’ll find a way to tap in, show up, and support what’s happening around you. If you have an event that's FREE to the community, email flyer and details to ADRIV@WBLK.com. 

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