Meetings

Volunteer fair offered for nonprofits

Volunteers are critical to the success of Western New York's social services, arts and cultural organizations. The Volunteer Fair, to be held on Saturday, March 31 at WNED Studios, Horizons Plaza, in downtown Buffalo, offers the opportunity for area nonprofits to showcase their work in the community and to highlight their volunteer needs. Now in its third year, the Volunteer Fair provides "one-stop shopping" for the public to meet face to face with representatives from a wide variety of nonprofit organizations and to donate their time for everything from answering phones to giving tours to gardening to special events. Nonprofit organizations interested in participating in the Volunteer Fair should contact Lisa Napier at 845-7025 for applications and more information. Space is limited, and applications will be processed in the order received.

Urban League planning annual gala

This fall, the Urban League of Buffalo will hold its annual gala in honor of eight decades of work on behalf of people who encounter racism, bigotry and substandard living and working conditions. The league is inviting public nominations for its four major awards, the winners of which will be chosen in March by the league's board of directors. Nominations are due no later than March 16. There is a one-page form to fill out online, which is available at http://buffalourban league.org/pdf/2007Gala NominationFor m.pdf.

Everywoman nominations are sought

The Everywoman Opportunity center of Buffalo is looking for nominations for its annual awards dinner slated for Thursday, May 3. Nominations are intended for those women who have gone above and beyond in their work in the community. For more information, call 847-1120 or visit online at www.everywoman.org.