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Featured in the Erie County section of the August-October 2011 issue of Explore New York, is information about Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Amherst, Depew, Lancaster, East Aurora, Elma, Clarence, Lackawanna, Hamburg, Derby, Blasdell, Gowanda, Williamsville, Tonawanda, West Seneca, Grand Island, Tonawanda, Amherst, Boston, Angola, Eden, North Collins, Springville, Collins Center, Boston Hills, Elma, Alden, Brant, Lawtons, Langford, New Oregon, Boston, East Concord, Evans and Irving.
Advertisers include: Antique World, Adventures in Heat, Asa Ransom House, Rich Anderson Antiques, Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart, Fisher-Price Toy Store, Woyshner's Christmas Shoppe, Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant & Ringside Lounge, Gowanda Harley-Davidson, Made In America Store, The Quilt Farm, Penn Dixie Paleontological & Outdoor Education Center, The Seneca Hawk, Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff Estate, The Roycroft Inn, WKBW TV's AM Buffalo, Post A Pooch Plus, Giorgio's Limousine Service, Explore & More...a children's museum, Millennium Hotel, Museum of Disability History, Hamburg Casino (formerly Fairgrounds Gaming & Raceway), Maple Glen Sugar House and Maple Products, Desperado's Barbecue & Catering Co., Marienthal - Artisan Inn B&B, Root Five Waterfront Restaurant, Seneca Hawk, Baker's Polish Pottery, Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park, Catt Rez Cigarettes & Gas, Seneca Bingo, Made in America Store, Amherst Museum, USA Bird Supply, Seneca Gaming & Entertainment, Catt Rez Enterprises, Ooolala Boutique, Mikey's Emporium, Museum of Disability History, Wild Buffalo Auctions, Route 39 Collective, USA Bird Supply, Millennium Hotel, Williamsville PTSA Craft Show, the Balloonery, Purrfect Tea, Vacationing In Your Own Back Yard Travel Show at the Walden Galleria and Baker's Polish Pottery. |
Enjoy Winter, Buffalo Style
Embrace the coldest time of the year in Buffalo with events to warm your spirit.
Start the season off with a Forgotten Buffalo Tour, where you can eat, drink and laugh your way through history. You’ll experience a quirky, new way to look at Buffalo’s unique past, culinary options, and incomparable architecture. On Dec. 3, celebrate the 78th anniversary of the repeal of the 18th Amendment with the Prohibition Repeal Day tour, where you will explore Buffalo’s oldest taverns and character-filled pubs. Different themed tours run Nov. 12 and Dec. 9, 16 and 29.
Then be sure to bring your platform shoes to Thanksgiving Dinner because the World’s Largest Disco takes place on Saturday, Nov. 26. Head to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center to dance off that turkey and stuffing!
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The holiday season isn’t done right without a trip to Shea’s Performing Arts Center. “Million Dollar Quartet,” a Broadway sensation inspired by the true story that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, hits the stage Nov. 8 to 13. Next, the “Addams Family” will be creeping in for a visit from Dec. 6 to 11, followed by an appearance of “Blast,” a Tony-winning mixture of percussion, brass and visual performers, on Jan. 25. Have no fear; Shea’s did not forget your holiday favorite; the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Neglia Ballet Artists will present “The Nutcracker” on Nov. 26 and 27.
Looking for even more theater? The Lancaster Opera House will tickle your funny bone with a presentation of Jean Shepherd’s “A Christmas Story,” Nov. 25 to Dec. 11. And Scrooge and Tiny Tim will be at the Alleyway Theater from Dec. 8 to 17 in “A Christmas Carol,” helping to remind us all what the holiday spirit is really about.
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will charm you with their “First Niagara Holiday Pops,” a performance of timeless holiday songs, from Dec. 9 to 11, followed by “A Classical Christmas,” with JoAnn Falletta leading the orchestra in a classical rendition of holiday favorites, Dec. 16 to 17. Another treat from the Philharmonic, “A Visit with St. Nick,” will be performed on Dec. 18 – hang out with Santa in the Mary Seaton Room after the show.
Then ring in the New Year with the second largest Ball Drop celebration outside of New York City. The Buffalo Annual Ball Drop Countdown to 2012 will happen in Roosevelt Plaza on New Year’s Eve, complete with live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks show. That evening, the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center will host First Night Buffalo, an exciting event for all ages, including carnival rides, bounce houses, ice skating, exotic reptiles and the grand finale ball drop.
For more information about these events and much more go to www.buffaloniagara.com or call 1-800-BUFFALO.
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Shop Hop For A Cause
Several quilt shops in Western New York will participate in a Shop Hop For A Cause. The event takes place March 7-10, Wednesday to Friday 10am-8pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. The Shop Hop raises money for local cancer charities.
Participants must visit each of the nine quilt shops in Western New York from March 7-10 and donate $1 at each store. For each dollar donated, they are given an entry for a chance to win a prize. The more donated, the more chances to win. Each shop will hand out goody bags and will also match whatever donations they collect. 27 prizes will be awarded with 1st Place being $100 or more of non-quilting items. 2nd Place is a $25 gas card and there will also be a Passport Prize of a $50 gift certificate (a Passport Prize at each shop). The shops participating include Auntie’s Attic, Chestnut Bay Quilting, Country Treasures, Creekside Fabrics and Quilts, Eden Sewing Center, Mt. Pleasant Quilting Garden, Patchwork Garden, Quilt Farm and The Quilter’s Daughter.
For more information about Shop Hop For A Cause call (716) 941-3140.
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GEOLOGY OF WESTERN NEW YORK
Stan Radon, a senior engineering geologist with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, will have an illustrated presentation on the “Geology of Western New York” at 7 PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, in the auditorium of the Gateway Executive Office at 3556 Lake Shore Road, Blasdell.
Mr. Radon’s presentation will provide an overview of geologic time, climate, the formation of rocks in Western New York, the Niagara and Onondaga Escarpments, and geologic resources found in WNY. Geologists visit WNY and NYS, from around the world, to learn about the geology, fossils, minerals, and geologic processes that sculptured the surface of our region. WNY is an excellent outdoor classroom to learn about the geologic environments that once occupied this region and the many natural resources that are preserved in the rocks here.
Mr. Radon has worked for the NYSDEC for 22 years, has degrees in geology from Buffalo State and Kent State University. He serves as an adjunct professor at University of Buffalo and Daemen College teaching in earth science, energy and environmental courses.
Mr. Radon’s presentation is open to the public and no pre-registration is required. Children, students, scouts, families and groups are welcome. Penn Dixie members are free, non-members at $4 each. Call (716) 627-4560 for information and directions.
PENN DIXIE ‘THINK YA KNOW’ TRIVIA/GAME SHOW WITH THE QUIZ MASTER DENNIS GEORGE - FUND RAISING EVENT ON FEBRUARY 25
Got cabin fever? Need a fun-filled evening out?
Want to win a one-night get-away?
The 2nd Annual “Penn Dixie ‘Think Ya Know’ Trivia/Game Show Fund Raising Event”, will be held at the Oakwood Manor, VFW Post1419, Lake View Road, Hamburg, NY, on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 7-10 PM, doors open at 6 PM. “The Quiz Master” Dennis George will conduct table trivia and a special trivia with individual winner prizes –
Including One Night Get-Away room Russ Salvatore’s Grand Hotel and the Falls View Casino dinner and breakfast packages, flat screen TV, and more
$5 additional per person to play to win
There will be pizza, pop, snacks, and door prizes included with the admission. A cash bar, theme auction baskets, 50/50 split, and a fun-filled evening will be held supporting the programs, events, and operations of the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education Center in Hamburg. Bring your family, friends, colleagues and guests for a fun-filled evening. Pre-sale tickets-$25 each and $30 at the door. Pre-sale tickets and information may be obtained by calling (716) 627-4560.
WIN ONE OF TWO SETS OF TWO TICKETS TO A SUITE FOR THE SABRES VS. AVALANCHE
MARCH 14TH GAME
Penn Dixie will be holding the drawing at the 2nd Annual Penn Dixie Trivia/Game Show with Dennis George the Quiz Master on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Oakwood Manor on Lake View Road in Hamburg.
There will be two winners in this raffle drawing and you could win one of two sets of two seats in the ZeptoMetrix Corporation suite at the HSBC Arena for the Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 7:30 PM game. Food and beverages included. Penn Dixie thanks Chris Collins, ZeptoMetrix Corporation, Buffalo, NY, for the donation of the four tickets
Tickets $5 each or 5 for $20 and may be purchased at Penn Dixie programs or sending a check to Penn Dixie at PO Box 772, Hamburg, NY 14075 or call (716) 627-4560. You do not need to be present to win. The winning raffle tickets will be drawn at the end of the February 25 Trivia/Game Show event. Information on this Trivia/Game Show is available on the website at www.penndixie.org or call (716) 627-4560.
All proceeds from this raffle will benefit the programs and operations of the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education Center in Hamburg, NY.
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Purr-fect Tea & Gift Emporium
If you love tea and/or want to expand your knowledge about tea, the Purr-fect Tea at 430 Main St. in Elma is the place to visit. They sell a large variety of premium loose teas by the ounce and can assist you in selecting the tea that will suit you the most.
Some of their offerings include selections of White, Green, Black, Oolong, Chai, Herbal, Estate and Rooibos tea. There is an area of the shop that you can smell the different varieties and also a sample of the featured tea of the day sold at a 10% discount.
There are many tea accessories, teapots, cups, tea wallets, teatinis (from Cosmos to Mojitos) for a unique gift for yourself or the tea lover on your list.
The shop has tables, couches and a wonderful porch that you can sit back and relax with your tea and good book or newspaper. Add in one of their homemade desserts and your visit will be complete.
Planned are special events, workshops and scheduled music nights featuring some of the area’s best talent. For more information, call Purr-fect Tea at (716) 668-3038 or visit their website at www.purrfecttea.biz.
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Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart Adds Slot Car Track
If you have never enjoyed Digital 124 or Digital 132 or 1/32nd scale Evolution slot car racing, then this is your opportunity. Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart located 10 minutes from the Buffalo-Niagara Airport and ½-mile from the Walden Galleria in Cheektowaga, has added 150 feet of digital/analog slot car track.
Niagara Hobby has the largest hybrid Carrera slot car track in the US! They have also included a 50-foot backstretch, an electronic lap counter, single and double lane change sections, raised sections, pit stop lane, high banked curve, digital starlight, position tower, driver display, wireless operation and more.
Use of the track is free and you don’t have to purchase products to use the track. If you have a slot car and/or controller, bring it along - if you don’t we have a slot car and controller for you. Sign up for our weekly email and/or visit www.niagarahobby.com to learn about dates for our “Carrera Race Day” and other slot car-related events.
Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart is one of the biggest hobby & craft stores in the USA also providing the best in value. Call them at (716) 681-1666.
SENECA GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT – IRVING
Your jackpot is closer than you think! With over 650 gaming machines including Super Jackpot Party, Double the Devil and Blazin’ 7s, Seneca Gaming & Entertainment in Irving is the place to win the biggest payouts in Western New York. They’re known for their great bingo, but they have so much more!
“We’ve built a beautiful new facility with smoking and non-smoking areas in both the bingo hall and on the gaming floor, added a new concessions area with seating, and created a beautiful front entrance and lobby area. Through these renovations, we’ve built a world-class gaming facility that is sure to impress,” said Rick Blaszyk, General Manager.
Seneca Gaming and Entertainment in Irving is open 7 days a week, Sunday-Thursday 9:30am-2am & Friday and Saturday 9:30am-4:30am. Seneca Gaming is located only 30 minutes from downtown Buffalo, just off the Thruway at exit 58. Bingo is held at 7 pm every day of the week. Matinee Bingo sessions are held at 1 pm on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call 1-800 4-2-1 BINGO or www.SenecaGames.com for schedules, directions, and how you can win big and win more at Seneca Gaming.
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The New Hamburg Casino
Fairgrounds Gaming & Raceway officially changed its name to the Hamburg Casino and opened up a new $25.4 million gaming and entertainment center at the Erie County Fairgrounds. The 66,000-square-foot facility featuring an open floor plan is larger than the previous facility and is conveniently connected to the Fairgrounds Event Center (popular for trade shows, concerts and events).
The new gaming venue has expanded hours, open seven days a week from 10 am. to 4 am, and features 939 popular slot machines, including Wheel of Fortune, Red Hot Jackpot, Quick Hits, Hot Shot, Mr. E Wins, Big City 5’s, Deal or No Deal, Reel Mania Blazing 7’s, and Double Jackpot Triple Blazing 7’s.
Amenities include the new Midway Buffet with a private banquet room, Cyclone Bar, a Tim Hortons, more than 50 flat-screen televisions to catch all the local football and hockey action, a large live entertainment stage and a newly paved and expanded parking lot.
“The new Hamburg Casino offers a fresh and modern entertainment destination to Western New York,” said General Manager Ellsworth Gaskill. “New games, a beautiful new bar, live bands and delicious food – all within a spacious, contemporary facility – will no doubt impress guests, old and new.”
Some of the great perks that stayed the same with the transition to the new building are the monthly promotions and events. The Hamburg Casino continues to give away cash prizes, free play offers, merchandise giveaways and other prizes. They also host a variety of free events on the fairgrounds from their Summer Concert Series to a very popular Cruise Night.
Additionally, the casino pursuing the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification and will offer free valet parking for hybrid car users and guests who car pool.
For more information on The Hamburg Casino at the Fairgrounds, call 646-6109, or log on to www.hamburgcasino.com, the casino’s re-launched website. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter.
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Made in America Store
Many shoppers are looking more and more for American-made goods. Often times the label may say “Made in America” but that isn’t always true of the entire product. Mark Andol decided to seek out products that are 100% made in America and is on a mission to “Save Our Country First.”
Andol, owner of General Welding and Fabricating, lost a big contract to a foreign company and was forced to lay off 20 employees. He decided that he would open a store featuring totally American made products. It was difficult to find products that did not have a portion made from anything foreign but through careful research he has done just that.
The Made in America Store has offerings ranging from food, clothing, candles, home décor, games and garden accessories. It also showcases the wonderful and whimsical outdoor furnishings created by Mark and his other company General Welding (fish chairs, stainless steel tables and fire pits to name a few). The store is located in Elma off the Maple Street exit of the 400 Expressway. They are open Monday through Saturday 8am-8pm and Sunday from 11am-4pm. For more information call (716) 652-4USA or visit their website at www.saveourcountryfirst.com.
Woyshners - Celebrating 50 Years
Back in 1960, Jack and Patricia Woyshner purchased a small greenhouse and opened a flower shop at 910 Ridge Road in Lackawanna. The Woyshners quickly became the “go-to” people to make any occasion special.
Over the years, the couple attended many floral design schools and classes both nationally and internationally. Pat worked for 16 years at the White House, designing for Christmas and large parties. With those experiences under their belts, they opened the Woyshner Christmas Shoppe in 2000, bringing the joy of the holiday season year ‘round to Western New York. Every day is Christmas at Woyshners in their beautiful gallery of gifts, decorations and arrangements. The Shoppe features thousands of ornaments, Department 56 Villages, Santas, angels, snowmen, Irish gifts, bridal sets and collectibles. See their themed trees, featuring the latest color trends or ask designers to create a beautiful permanent wreath, centerpiece or holiday arrangement for your home.
For more information on Woyshners Christmas Shoppe call (716) 821-0416 and for information on the flower shop, located at 910 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218, call (716) 823-3408. You can also visit online at www.woyshnersflorist.com.
Desperados Barbecue & Catering Co.
You may be familiar with Desperados as caterers, who for years have been a favorite for barbecue at many Western New York events. Now you can enjoy their authentic southwestern barbecue at their restaurant located at 29 Commercial Street in the Village of Angola.
As you enter the premises, you are aware of the “Old West” décor and the smell of barbecue whets your appetite for what is to come – some of the best smoked meats and side dishes around. They start with the most superior quality meats and the freshest and finest ingredients are used in blending their signature rubs. The consistency of flavor and tenderness are maintained by smoking and cooking most menu items in a genuine Friedrich Smokehouse. Top off your barbecue with a choice of sauces – sweet & tangy, hot & spicy and hickory smoke (all made without preservatives and available for purchase to take home), add in a couple of side dishes and you will be hog heaven. They feature St. Louis style ribs, Kansas chicken, pulled pork & chicken and Texas beef brisket. Their homemade sides include coleslaw, macaroni & cheese, Southwestern smoky beans, State Fair salt potatoes, corn bread with honey butter and more. There is also a daily side dish and soup special.
Don't have time to cook?
They can have your order ready to take home, to the office, or to the tailgate party with just a quick phone call. Download their convenient Dine In and Takeout Menu for making ordering a breeze. Fast service for small lunch and dinner takeouts. Orders of 25-50 can usually be ready within one hour. Please give 24 hours notice for larger parties.
For do it yourself catering, business meetings and office luncheons their Drop Off Catering or Express Service pick up and go packages are perfect for buffet style dining. They provide all the necessary paper products, utensils, condiments and warming essentials upon request.
Contact Desperados at 716-549-5413 or check out their website at www.desperadosbarbecue.com.
The Perfect Bed & Breakfast Getaway
Marienthal Country Inn in Eden, NY has luxurious rooms and fabulous bathrooms and caters to couples as well as groups and girls getaways. They have private rooms with queen beds, fireplaces, whirlpool tub, “spa” rain showers, as well as rooms for groups and girls getaways with twin beds, unique bathrooms and a lounge area with a kitchen, big screen tv, and seating area. They are now offering massages and horse drawn carriage rides.
Remember the fun of a slumber party? Get together with some of your girlfriends and escape to the Inn. Take a ride on the bicycles, unwind in the hot tub; enjoy pizza, popcorn, and movies. Sleep in and come to breakfast in your “jammies”. Package includes pizza, popcorn, 2 movie rentals, snacks and all the other amenities of the Inn for $79.00 per person shared bath; $99.00 per person private bath, plus taxes.
Check out their website for other packages available besides the “No Baggage Allowed Pajama Party” girls’ getaway. They have a “Get Your Hands Dirty” garden chair package, pottery and painting classes.
Marienthal was recently featured by Channel 2’s Erika Brason as a “Unique Place in Western New York to Visit”. Her video can be seen on the website. For more information about Marienthal and other packages they have to offer, go to www.marienthalcountryinn.com or call 716-337-0160 or toll free 1-888-927-8746
Post-A-Pooch-Plus
The Post-A-Pooch-Plus website is an online posting service specifically designed to help pet owners safely re-home much loved pets they can no longer keep. It is a truly personalized service where clients are assigned a pre-placement counselor where all aspects of re-homing are assisted. Pets are posted on www.postapoochplus.com for a cost of only $25 (the posting fee is reimbursed directly to the original pet owner at time of adoption). The website also offers low cost pediatric and adult spay/neuter assistance information.
Looking to adopt a pet? Post-A-Pooch-Plus is the perfect place to begin your search. The pet owner can provide health records as well as the history of the pet's personality, needs, likes and dislikes. By adopting a pet from its home to your home, may save that pet from entering a shelter. For details, check out www.postapoochplus.com.
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