Olaf Fab SEZ: According to naturalist Henry David ThoreauBorn on this day in 1817 is the saying that “the price of all things is the amount of life you exchange for them”.
Right Stuff – Inspired by the women who inspired Frank Lloyd Wright, Floricycle: A Contemporary Ballet Performance will be held Thursdays and Fridays at 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. will be performed at the Martin House, 125 Jewett Parkway. Alexandra F. Wright. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. To register, visit martinhouse.org/event.
Bring a blanket – Buffalo Central Terminal kicks off a series of free community events on The Great Lawn Thursday with concerts from 5-8 p.m. featuring local musicians Rod Bonner, flute johnson and Farrow. There will also be food trucks.
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Home Again – Jeff KrulThe president of North Tonawanda High School’s Class of 1966 will air his novel Single Wing: A Tale of Boyhood, Friendship, and Football, set in a fictional town much like his hometown, on Thursday at 7 p.m. speak on the show. North Tonawanda Historical Museum, 712 Oliver St. Krull is the former Director of the Library System for Allen County, Indiana.
Rarity – Friends of Orchard Park Libraries will be hosting a special book sale at the library at 4570 Buffalo Street on Fridays from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm and Saturdays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The offerings will be vintage books, out-of-print publications and papers. Ephemera.
all day long – The Western New York Lions will host a free picnic for the blind at noon Sunday at Five Senses Park, 6535 Ward Road, Sanborn. Volunteers provide transportation for those in need. Registration required. Call Tom Witkowski at 716-909-1862 or email liontom20n@roadrunner.com.
Handmade – More than 35 artisans and vendors participate in the annual Artisan Market and BBQ Saturday 11am-4pm at Rheinstein Woods at 93 Honorin Drive, off Como Park Boulevard in Dopew. There are also activities for children and live music by Buffalo His Ukulele Club. For more information, visit reinsteinwoods.org/artisan-market.
night out – The Singles Social Club will host a meet and greet over coffee at Tim Hortons, Mill Plaza, 8500 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, on Friday from 6-8pm. Call 716-550-1232 for more information.
happy birthday – Jeff Groh, Jerry Dickey Jr., Greg Borland, Judy Siriani, Mark Hodges, Edna Henrik, Danny Quinn, Garion Lopez, Kim Connor-Fields, Carroll Hamilton, Dan Nowak, Mark “Jay” Dillinger, Jack Gawronski, Tim Zulawski, Sarah Hillman, Sam Mecca, Lisa Musiri, Deborah Nichols, Joe Porowy, Bobby Domzarski, Nancy Guzimara, Julia Domagala, Kevin Seif, Sister · Rosemary Coutuko, Susan Higgins, Colleen Wayman August, Mike “Huck” Finnerty.
and Thursday – Sarah Vesio, Jessica Mabey, Travis Liederstorff, Alan Wadsworth, Peyton Durtham, Michael “Bubba” Durtham, Michael Rizzo, Wesley E. Proctor, Alex Gugino, Linda Cortese, Kelly Carrig, Patrick Kitson, Judy Tynan, Daniel Hall, Shelley Langer, Dennis Mike, Chris Tilpak, Jeff Maliniwski, Scott L. Pankiewicz, Sister Mary Nicolette Wichlowski, Ron Morello , David Drebott, Mike Starzynski, Brittany Holoran.
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