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Niagara U Presents Summer Class on Preparing the Perfect Barbecue

Niagara U Presents Summer Class on Preparing the Perfect Barbecue

With Mother’s Day now on the back burner, Niagara University’s Office of Continuing Education is offering a great gift idea for all the fathers out there.

Ideal for amateur barbecuers, their friends and for Father’s Day, NU is accepting registrations for an innovative, hands-on continuing education course that will teach participants how to cook competition-quality barbecue ribs from start to finish.

The course, which will take place Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be instructed by Robert Giordano and Roy “Honcho” Gregory of the Smokin’ Eagles International BBQ Festival. The celebrated duo will share their secrets on preparing the perfect rack of ribs right down to the smoking, including recipe selection, seasoning options, cooking techniques and food safety tips.

Class participants will have the opportunity to sample their results at the conclusion of the demonstration.

Feel Like a Kid Again at Victoria Park Kids Expo

Feel Like a Kid Again at Victoria Park Kids Expo

Family fun for kids of all ages is guaranteed this summer at nearby London, Ontario’s, annual Victoria Park Kids Expo, taking place from June 15-17. Festivities will include live entertainment, carnival rides, the Win Wheel Game Show, 40 food booths, exhibits, crafts and more. And best of all, admission is free.

Approximately 50,000 people attend the event each year, where kids can enjoy a fun game of darts, ring toss or the ever-popular duck pond. Top off this family adventure with the savory and sweet goodness of a candy apple, candy floss or an old-fashioned elephant ear. It’s a summer vacation event that you and your family won’t soon forget!

Serving Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner

Serving Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner

Wondering where to spend Mother's Day? Here is a list of places serving brunch and/or dinner with their special menus, click the link below:

Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner

 

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Happy Birthday Mr. Herschell!

Happy Birthday Mr. Herschell!

Come wish Mr. Herschell a happy 161st birthday! Born in Scotland on April 27, 1851, Allan Herschell never carved a horse in his life—but his companies made some of the world’s most beautiful carrousels. Learn more about Mr. Herschell’s fascinating life and career as we celebrate his legacy in North Tonawanda. Kids can make special crafts that celebrate Mr. Herschell’s Scottish heritage, and everyone will enjoy a special bagpipe performance at 1:00pm by Jason Myers. Don’t forget to take part in fun birthday games and activities, and of course have some cake!

There’s fun for all ages, so mark your calendar to join us on Saturday, April 28, 2012 between 12:00pm and 4:00pm. The program is included in regular admission ($5 adults; $4 seniors; $2.50 students ages 2 – 12).

Books for Kids Book Drive

Books for Kids Book Drive

Today, Friday, April 20th, Channel 2, The Buffalo News and Wegmans are partnering up for the 18th Annual Books for Kids Campaign.

Books for kids collects new children's books from the community and distributes them through Project Flight to needy children in Western New York who would not otherwise have a chance to own a book of their own. Several organizations that service children and community service organization lending libraries are eligible to receive books from Books for Kids. Last year, Books for Kids collected 109,000 books throughout the month-long campaign.

Friends of Harmony Annual Spring Show a Tribute to Those Fabulous Fifties

Friends of Harmony Annual Spring Show a Tribute to Those Fabulous Fifties

The Friends of Harmony male a Capella chorus, under the direction of Brett Heintzman, will be performing "Those Fabulous Fifties", a musical extravaganza packed with doo-wop, love ballads and enduring classics from that incredible musical era. Performances will be on Friday, May 4th at the East Aurora High School and on Saturday, May 5th at the Sweet Home High School in Amherst . Both shows start at 7:30PM.

Enjoy the classics made famous by Bobby Vinton, the Del Vikings, Neil Sedaka, The Righteous Brothers and others all sung in beautiful 4-part harmony. Admission starts at $15.00 for seniors and students and $17.00 for all others. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the show for $17.00 and $20.00.