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January 18, 2012 / Lifestyles

Feeding those in need:

Amherst Meals on Wheels

by KATE MOCKLER Reporter

The face of home-delivered meals is changing. The stereotypical image of Meals on Wheels is an older, homebound person being served meals by people who are just a few years younger than they are. More...

Library News

The following events will be held at the Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway. Call 689-4922. French Conversation Group meets from 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Clumsy the Entertainer at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. More...

Geneseo State College names dean’s list for fall 2011 semester

The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Geneseo State College for the fall 2011 semester: From East Amherst: Colin Begy, Morgan Brown, Joseph Ditursi, Sara DiTursi, Peter Fields, Caile Morris, Jill Sperrazza and Erin Steinw More...

Youth & Recreation News

Winterfest will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Bassett Park at Klein and Youngs roads. The free outdoor event features skating, sledding, snow sculpture and food. Call 631-7132 for more information. More...

Where to Volunteer

UNYTS seeks volunteers, offers internships Upstate New York Transplant Services is recruiting for many volunteer opportunities. They also provide internships for students pursuing careers in related fields. More...

Year of the Dragon celebration, dinner planned for Jan. 28

by KATE MOCKLER Reporter

The New Year celebration is the most important time of year in Chinese culture, the time of year when families gather and work is set aside to celebrate. More...

Senior News

The following events are open to members of the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 370 John James Audubon Parkway. Call 636-3050 to register or learn about membership. Communicating with a loved one with dementia at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18. More...

Mitchell Steinhorn named Man of the Year by Temple Beth Tzedek Brotherhood

Temple Beth Tzedek Brotherhood has named Amherst resident Mitchell Steinhorn as its Man of the Year for 2011, in recognition of his service to the Brotherhood and to the broader Temple Beth Tzedek community. More...

On the Campus

Alana Christopher of East Amherst has been named to the dean’s list at Hamilton College for the 2011 fall semester. Madeline Robinson of East Amherst was named to the dean's list for the fall 2011 semester at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. More...

It’s still the season for giving to the town’s youth

by SALLY YAGERIC, CPP Parent Program Coordinator - ECCPASA

Last month, we began a two-part series about the impact of year-round giving. More...

Beekeepers speak to garden club

The Forest Stream Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Forest Elementary School, 250 North Forest Road. Frances Hogankamp, a beekeeper for 35 years and Father Ryschard of St. More...