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January 25, 2012 / Lifestyles

Strength forged through struggle

Holocaust and Hungarian Revolution survivor dies

by JULIE HALM Reporter

The loss of a loved one often leaves survivors with a sense of sadness and loneliness, but it also allows them to reflect on what made that person special and a treasure to those around them. More...

Audubon Library offers holistic series

The Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, is offering a holistic health speakers series beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1. All presentations are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. To register, call 689-4922 or go to the librarian’s desk. More...

Library News

The following events will be held at the Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway. Call 689-4922. More...

On the Campus

Krista Bussi of Getzville has been named to the University of Delaware's dean's list for the fall 2011 semester. Katherine Dixon has been named to the president’s list at Cortland State College for the fall 2011 semester. More...

Couple wed on New Year’s Eve

Lynda Jeanne Minbiole married John Anthony Marino during an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at St. Mary’s Church in Swormville. The Rev. Gary Kibbler officiated. The bride is the daughter of Susan M. and Barry A. More...

Bergan-Fisher

Nancy and Cole Bergan of Snyder announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Bergan, to Edward Fisher, son of Sara and Edward Fisher of St. Ignace, Mich. Miss Bergan graduated from Nardin Academy in 2006 and Green Mountain College in 2009. 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. History of Lackawanna at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. More...

Chinese New Year celebration slated

The UB Confucius Institute and the Chinese Club of Western New York will present a Chinese New Year Celebration from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Mainstage Theater in the Center for the Arts on the UB North Campus off Maple Road. More...

Walk for Melissa planned for Sunday

The third annual Walk for Melissa will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Boulevard Mall. A $15 donation is required to walk, and check-in begins at 5 p.m. More...

For Will South graduate, music is international passport

by KATE MOCKLER Reporter

He’s conducted orchestras in Moscow, Bolivia, Chile, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Iraq, but it all started in Williamsville. When David Handel was 15, he asked for a chance to lead the school orchestra. More...

Sweet Home Chorale performs with BPO

by KATE MOCKLER Reporter

After Sunday, members of the Sweet Home High School Concert Chorale will have one more thing in common with Lang Lang, Joshua Bell and Yo Yo Ma than their love of music. They all will have performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. More...

Walker-Barth

Debra and Thomas Walker of Lockport announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Walker, to David Barth, son of Gail and William Barth of Getzville. More...

Invigorating Meeting House is new committee’s mission

by KATE MOCKLER Reporter

For more than 140 years, the Meeting House has been a fixture on Main Street in Williamsville. The Village of Williamsville owns the building and has long had a volunteer committee manage it. More...

Saturday’s Winterfest cancelled due to weather

The Town of Amherst Youth and Recreation Department’s Winterfest is cancelled, due to muddy weather conditions. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28 at Bassett Park. More...

Where to Volunteer

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