Wed, Nov 30th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp., in partnership with the Niagara Holiday Market, The Giacomo hotel, the Sheraton at the Falls and the Aquarium of Niagara, will give away holiday-inspired prize packages to two local elementary school art students.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 04:30 pm
Empire State Development today announced the final schedule of presentations for the strategic plans submitted by the 10 Regional Economic Development Councils. Each region will have an opportunity to make an in-person presentation.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 04:00 pm
The Lewiston-Porter School District announces its annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction dinner will take place Friday, Dec. 2, at Antonio's Banquet and Conference Center, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls.
The event opens at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and are available by contacting Lewiston-Porter Athletic Director Scott Townsend at 754-8281, ext. 2160.
The highlight of the evening will be the honoring of four individuals - three Lew-Port gradates and one coach - for their unique contributions to the district and the community.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 03:45 pm
Old Fort Niagara will greet the holiday season with a bang as the historic site presents its annual "Castle by Candlelight" program on consecutive Saturdays, Dec. 10 and 17.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 02:55 pm
Legendary country music group Alabama has been tapped to receive the Greatest Hits Award at the American Country Awards, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 5 (8 to 10 p.m.), on FOX. The veteran band, which gave its farewell tour in 2003, also will perform during the broadcast.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 02:55 pm
NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 8 to 9 p.m. The star-studded holiday special will feature performances by Neil Diamond, Big Time Rush, Tony Bennett, Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé, Cee Lo Green, Carole King, Katharine McPhee, Javier Colon and The Radio City Rockettes with a mix of current hits and holiday classics.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 01:35 pm
The Western New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has opened registration for the 2012 Susan G. Komen Western New York Race for the Cure. The race, which is chaired by Shelly Kubala and Meri G. Notaro, will take place on Saturday, June 9, at 10 a.m. in the Delaware Park Rose Garden.
The race is an opportunity for the Western New York community to raise critical funds for programs for the medically underserved and for breast cancer awareness; to celebrate survivors; and honor those who have lost their battle. Participation is open to all who would like to run, walk, volunteer or donate.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 01:00 pm
The annual Lewiston Christmas Walk, hosted by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, will take place in the Village of Lewiston.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 10:35 am
Pentatonix wins a Sony Music recording contract and $200,000.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 10:30 am
Niagara University will host a graduate school information session Thursday, Dec. 8, on campus in the Glynn Family Atrium of Bisgrove Hall.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 07:00 am
Christina Ostwald, RN, BSN, director of infection prevention and control at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, was elected to the position of president-elect of the Buffalo Chapter of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 04:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I- Lewiston, today called the so-called 'fat tax' "a blatant Albany money grab, plain and simple." He said downstate politicians are once again pushing the levy, which was rejected by New Yorkers in 2009.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 03:40 pm
Calling all expectant moms: Today, the Million Moms Challenge, in collaboration with ABC News, the United Nations Foundation, Disney Baby and Anne Geddes, launched "Imagine Me & You," a photo contest to win a trip for two adults, plus baby, to Australia for a photo shoot with world-renowned photographer Anne Geddes.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 03:35 pm
After 10 weeks of NBC's intense all-vocal competition, "The Sing-Off" calls for America to vote for their favorite group among the top three finalists —Dartmouth Aires, Pentatonix and Urban Method.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 03:25 pm
The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo hosts Straight No Chaser at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Tickets ($42, $37, $32) go on sale Friday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m., at the UBCFA box office, at Ticketmaster outlets and ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 03:15 pm
When Al Oddo retired in June, members of the Niagara University community agreed it would be difficult to imagine a faculty roster that didn't include the accounting professor of 38 years. Now they won't have to.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 02:20 pm
During the Monday, Nov. 28, episode of "The Chew," ABC Daytime's new lifestyle series announced the launch of "The Chew Holiday Cookie Swap," a nationwide search for the most scrumptious and unique holiday cookie recipes. Hosted by "Iron Chef America" stars Mario Batali and Michael Symon, "Top Chef" alum Carla Hall, entertaining and style expert Clinton Kelly, and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, "The Chew" brings viewers a daily dose of food, life and fun, along with information on how to live a more full and healthy life.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 02:00 pm
The Spotlighters drama club of Grand Island High School finished a three-day, four-performance run of Woody Allen's "Don't Drink the Water" on Saturday night.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 02:00 pm
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 02:00 pm
Labatt Blue USA has announced details for the fifth annual Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey
Tournament.
Taking place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 10, 11 and 12, the tournament will feature night pond hockey under the lights on Lake Erie at downtown Buffalo's Erie Basin Marina. The evening play takes advantage of the colder temperatures and will allow more teams to play.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 02:00 pm
Grand Island High School has announced its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the first quarter of the 2011-12 academic year.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 01:10 pm
Students from the Grand Island Dance Center are getting into the holiday spirit of giving by holding a food drive to benefit the Neighbors Foundation of GI.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 01:05 pm
The town's updated signage at a main gateway to the Island.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 01:00 pm
Children at Kaegebein Elementary School hunted over tables covered with paperbacks last Friday in search of that perfect book.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 01:00 pm
The fourth grade class at Kaegebein Elementary School celebrated "Colonial Day."
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 01:00 pm
Veronica E. Connor Middle School has announced its high honor, honor, and merit rolls for the first quarter of the 2011-12 academic year.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 01:00 pm
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 12:40 pm
The Grand Island Recreation Department, the Grand Island Lions Club, the Grand Island Central School District, and Kelly's Country Store have combined for a series of fundraising events.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 12:00 pm
Grand Island High School's National Honor Society held its annual spaghetti dinner on Nov. 18.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 12:00 pm
Recognizing a Grand Island Eagle Scout on the occasion of his Court of Honor.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 12:00 pm
The Grand Island Board of Education worked through a varied business agenda Monday evening, including hearing a presentation from the district's Bullying Committee.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 12:00 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office reports its officers responded to 197 calls from Nov. 12 to Nov. 18. Below is a sampling of only those incidents the ECSO reported to the Island Dispatch.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 12:00 pm
The following incidents occurred from Nov. 14 to 20, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 26 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 1,337 calls so far this year.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 09:05 am
HART Interfaith Inc. and The Natural Link are sponsoring a raffle to benefit HART. There are three gift certificate prizes for The Natural Link products.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 09:00 am
The Town of Newfane will hold it annual Holiday Light Up and Parade on Main Street, Route 78, on Friday, Dec. 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 08:30 am
The seventh annual Lewiston Tour of Homes is scheduled for Dec. 3 and 4 in Lewiston. Major sponsors of the event recently gathered in the Lewiston Museum for a photo.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 07:00 am
The Home Away From Home Feline Shelter is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 3. "Handmade for the Holidays" features a craft bazaar, a basket raffle and the work of local artists. The event runs from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 431 Lake St., Wilson.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 07:00 am
The Wilson Historical Society will present the Sanborn Band in a Christmas concert under the direction of Wally Goodman on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. All are invited to attend this special event to be held in the Barnum Building. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 751-6704, ext. 10.
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Sat, Nov 26th 2011 07:00 am
Members of the Jack Beatty Hospice Memorial Regatta and the Hospice Dash committees presented Niagara Hospice with $35,000 in proceeds.
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Sat, Nov 26th 2011 07:00 am
Congratulations! After a long search, a winner emerged from Niagara Frontier Publications' recent Web contest.
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