Community News

The Make-A-Wish Reach for the Stars 2007 Gala, held on April 21, raised more than $350,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western New York, located in Williamsville. The proceeds will be used to grant wishes for 50 children.

The Daemen College Student Physical Therapy Association held its second annual charity gala, "Putting on the Ritz," at Marygold Manor in Cheektowaga recently. This year's event raised $2,200 for the Central Amherst Little League Challenger Division. Students from the Daemen College Education Club and Lambda Chi Iota assisted during the event.

The Women's Activities Association of Park Country

Club of Buffalo has named Ellen Balon as chairwoman; Beth Holmwood, vice chairwoman; Patty Yanity, treasurer; Beth Powalski, secretary; Shari Smith, 18-hole division; Sharon Bakshi, 9-hole women's golf division; Trish Griaziano, junior golf; Marcy Munson, publicity chair; Lisa Scherrer, hospitality chair; Rebecca Greenwald, bowling; Kathleen Karas, tennis; Jodi Mabee, bridge; Donna Karas, pool chair; and Maureen Wydysh, junior activities.