thurs. 26
. Crossroads Springs: Dreams Do Come True — The board of Crossroads
Springs, a school and orphanage, will present an evening of stories, pictures and personal
reflections of recent trips to Hamisi, Kenya. Speakers include educators, a Fisher Price toy
designer and Rev. Dick Young, pastor at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church. Cookies and
coffee will be served and there will be an international crafts and jewelry sale, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 26 at Fox Run Community Room, Fox Run Lane, Orchard Park; Free.
www.crossroadssprings.org
thurs. 2
. Sweet Charity — Indulge in desserts, hors d’oeuvres and coffee from WNY’s best
restaurants as well as champagne, beer and wine tastings at the Food Bank of WNY
fundraiser in honor of community leader Ann McCarthy. Proceeds support the Food Bank
in its missions to provide nutritional food, training and education options to agencies and
their clients. Don’t miss out, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at Asbury Hall at the
Church, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; $. 852-1305, www.sweetcharityevent.com