Family Activities

sat. 12
The Chronicles
of Narnia: The Lion,
The Witch and The
Wardrobe
Free family movie night, 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 12, St. Patrick's
Episcopal Church, 1395 George
Urban Blvd., Cheektowaga; free.
685-9650

sat. 12
.Pat-a-Cake Prints - Tracy will
make clay impressions of children's
hands or pets' paws for a beautiful
ceramic keepsake, 12:30-4 p.m. Saturday,
April 12, Village Artisans, 5544 Main
St., Williamsville; $. 633-2384
.Castellani Art Museum -
Look at recent selections from the
permanent collection as inspiration for a
number of exciting art projects, 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 12, Castellani Art
Museum of Niagara University,
Lewiston. 286-8367,
www.niagara.edu/c am.
sun. 13
.Bird Watching Trek - Earth
Spirit Educational Services will lead a
hike that will focus on bird watching,
history, bird identification techniques
and much more, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 13, Iroquois National
Wildlife Refuge, 1101 Casey Road,
Basom; $. Pre-registration is required by
calling 941-6267.
.Spring Iroquois Day - Several
local Iroquois artists will engage the
family in the traditions of their work -
and even let you try, 12:30-4 p.m.
Sunday, April 13, Explore & More... a
children's museum, 300 Gleed Ave., East
Aurora; $. 655-5131,
www. exploreandmore. org
sun. 13-sat. 19
.National Library Week - The
Buffalo and Erie County Public Library
will be celebrating with a variety of
informative and entertaining events for
all ages. These events will take place
from Sunday, April 13 to Saturday, April
19 at the Buffalo and Erie County
Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square,
Buffalo. For list of events visit,
www. buffalolib. org.
mon. 14
.Celebrate Japan - Make
origami creations of folded paper and
hachimakis, which are traditional
Japanese headbands, 1-4 p.m. Monday,
April 14, Explore & More... a children's
museum, 300 Gleed Ave., East Aurora;
$. 655-5131, www.exploreandmore.org
tues. 15
.Celebrate the Netherlands -
Decorate your own tiles and enjoy
freshly made poffertjes, little Dutch
pancakes with butter and sugar, 1-4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 15, Explore & More... a
children's museum, 300 Gleed Ave., East

Aurora; $. 655-5131,
www. exploreandmore. org
.Rail Barons Display - Features
more than 200 feet of track, 100 model
buildings and a scale Erie Canal Lock,
1-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 through
Saturday, April 19, the Buffalo and Erie
County Historical Society, 25
Nottingham Court at Elmwood Avenue,
Buffalo. The display is also in operation
from 1 to 4 p.m. on the fourth Sunday
of each month; $. 873-9644, Ext. 301
wed. 16
.Celebrate Mexico - Make clay
figures inspired by the traditional folk
art of Mexico, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday,
April 16, Explore & More... a children's
museum, 300 Gleed Ave., East Aurora;
$. 655-5131, www.exploreandmore.org
now-April 30
.The Literal Bible - Exhibit
examines the Bible as a series of stories
to be enjoyed, a historical text to be
studied and a moral guide on how to
live your life drawing on a collection of
early printed bibles, including leaves
from the Gutenberg Bible (1450-1455)
and the King James Bible (1611). Runs
daily at Karpeles Manuscript Library
Museum's North Hall, 220 North St.,
Buffalo; free. 885-4139,
www.karpeles.com
.The Stereo View Age - Stereo
View cards were popular from the
mid-19th century to the early 20th
century and allowed people to see
historical events or travel to various
locales from the comfort of their living
rooms. Runs daily at Karpeles
Manuscript Library Museum's Porter
Hall, 453 Porter Ave., Buffalo; free.
885-4139, www.karpeles.com
now-June 21
.Palette of Life - Focuses on the
colors of our world with a vibrant
collage of exhibits, collections and
activities, through June 21, the Buffalo
Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt
Parkway, Buffalo; $. 896-5200,
www.buffalomuseumof science.org
now-June 29
.First Ladies - Exhibit features
memorable letters, speeches and other
items of various First Ladies of the
Presidents of the United States,
including Martha Washington, Abigail
Adams, Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor
Roosevelt and others, through June 29,
The Karpeles Manuscript Library
Museum, 458 Porter Ave., Buffalo; free.
885-4139, www.karpeles.com
now-June 30
.Kwa:ne Kuhseshe ha Yu
nekuhne: Many Winters Ago...
Native American Children's Book
I llustrations. Features a selection of some
of the leading Native American
Children's book illustrators from across
the United States and Canada, bringing
to life themes of cultural, tradition,
family life and respect for nature,
through June 30, Castellani Art
Museum, Niagara University, 5795
Lewiston Road, Lewiston; donation.
286-8201, www.niagara.edu/cam
Ongoing
.Freedom Crossing: The
Underground Railroad in Greater
Niagara - Interpretive Center is part
of the New York State Heritage Trails,
and tells the story of the Underground
Railroad in our region through
photographs, history, video and art, 11
a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays,
and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through June 30,
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara
University, Lewiston; free admission.
286-8200