2010-08-26

New garbage totes in county parks attempt to discourage smoking



Although smokers will be able to continue to light up in Erie County parks, a new initiative between the county and the Erie Niagara Tobacco-Free Coalition will encourage them to put out their cigarettes. By the middle of September, all county parks, including Chestnut Ridge in Orchard Park and Emery Park in East Aurora, will have new totes placed at […]

PREPPING FOR THE COLD —



Erie County increases income eligibility levels for child care



The Erie County Department of Social Services has announced that as a result of increased New York State funding for child care, eligibility levels for the low-income subsidy program will be increased from 125 percent to 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. The increase went into effect Monday, and a family of three could earn up to $3,051.66 per […]

Meeting



The Orchard Park Town Board will hold its next regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1 in the courtroom at the Orchard Park Municipal Building, 4295 S. Buffalo St.

Wilson Farms: Eggs are safe for consumption



Eggs offered at Wilson Farms, Sugar Creek and Wilson Farms Xpress locations throughout New York State are safe to eat as they are produced locally by Kreher’s Farm Fresh Eggs, LLC of Clarence. Egg products sold within Wilson Farms stores are not associated with the salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated shell eggs produced by Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa. […]

Meeting



The Orchard Park Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its next regular meeting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the Orchard Park Public Library, 4570 S. Buffalo St. For more information, call the library at 662-9851.

Alzheimer’s support group to meet



The Alzheimer’s Care Givers Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at the Orchard Park Municipal Building, 4295 S. Buffalo St.

Film discussion series continues



The free, monthly film discussion series at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 S. Buffalo St., continues at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, with the showing of the eight-time Academy Award winner, “On the Waterfront.” The film tells the story of an ex-prizefighter turned longshoreman, who struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses. Made in 1954, this classic film […]

Orchard Park Senior Center begins preparing for the fall season



The Orchard Park Senior Center, located at 70 Linwood Ave., offers several programs to people more than 55 years old. Contact the center at 662-6452 to register for programs, said Senior Center Director Anna Willems. Men’s Fitness Program will be offered from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays between now and Oct. 14. To make your exercise routine convenient […]

Oktoberfest

Nativity of Our Lord school to host events that celebrate the season

Nativity of Our Lord School in Orchard Park will kick off the school year with a new addition to its event lineup, as well as a yearly favorite. The school will host its third annual 5K race/one-mile walk at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6, at 4414 S. Buffalo Road. The race-day registration fee is $25. The post-race festivities will include […]