North Buffalo Courier /Friday, February 13, 2015
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“The Graduate” will be presented from Jan. 22 to Feb. 14 at the Alleyway Theatre. Pay-what-you-can Jan. 29. Directed by Todd Warfield. Suitable for adults and teens. Area premiere comedy. Tickets: $25 general admission, $13 students. Info: 8522600 ext. 0. WNYRHS Winter Train and Toy Show Feb. 14 and 15 at the Fairgrounds-Event Center and Expo Building, 5600 McKinley Pkwy. in Hamburg. Tickets are $7 and children under 12 are free. No parking fee. Show Hours: Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info contact trainshow@roadrunner.com. Talking Leaves Presents: Sandra Block Local physician and first time novelist Sandra Block will read from and sign copies of her debut mystery novel: Little Black Lies at Talking Leaves bookstore Thurs. Feb. 19, at 7 p.m., 3158 Main St. in Buffalo. WNY Home & Garden Expo at the Fairgrounds-Event Center and Expo Building, 5600 McKinley Pkwy. in Hamburg, from Thurs., Feb. 19 to Sun., Feb. 22. Show Hours: Thurs. 2 to 8 p.m., Fri. noon to 8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $7 and children under 12 are free. No parking fee. Talking Leaves Presents: William Donohue Former priest and retired civil servant William Donohue will talk about, read from, and sign copies of his debut novel, Himself, set in the Old First Ward of Buffalo from the Civil War to the beginning of the 20th century. The event starts at 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 25, 3158 Main St. in Buffalo. Cavalcade of Cars Show at the Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center and Expo Hall, 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Fri. through Sun., Feb. 27 to March 1. Show hours are: Fri. 5 to 10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sun. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults are $12, children 6 to 12 are $3, and children under 6 are free. Parking is free, contact Andy 656-9734 for more info or visit showandcruisers.com. Lawyers for the Arts The 4th annual benefit event will take place Sat. Feb. 28, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Sportsmen’s Tavern in Buffalo. Live music, and art for sale, all crafted by attorneys. Single tickets are $20, $10 for law students. Presale tickets available Feb. 6 by visiting giveforgreatness.org. For more information call Lauren Rojek at 362-8389 x512 or asiwnydevelopment@gmail.com. All proceeds benefit Give for Greatness, a program of Arts Services Initiative of WNY. Niagara Frontier Gun Shows are coming to the Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center, Expo, Grange and Marketplace Buildings, 5600 McKinley Pkwy., Sat. Feb. 28 and Sun. March 1. Hours are Sat. 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. and Sun. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults are $9, and children under 10 are free. Parking is free, visit nfgshows.com or call Bruce at 542-9929 for more info. Talking Leaves Presents: Max Meets the Mayor Mark Goldman and his grandson Max will autograph copies of Mayor, the tale of what happens when Goldman makes a plan to honor his grandson’s wish by arranging for him to meet Buffalo’s Mayor Byron Brown. Event is Sun., March 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 951 Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo. “After Miss Julie” This version of Strindberg’s Miss Julie by Patrick Marber will be performed by the Irish Classical Theatre Company Feb. 27 to March 22. The 2015 WNY Sport and Travel Expo at the Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center, Expo, Grange and Marketplace Buildings, 5600 McKinley Pkwy. Thurs. March 5 to Sun. March 8. Event hours are Thurs. through Fri. noon to 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults are $10 and children under 10 get in for free. Contact sportandtravelexpo.com or call 814-725-3856 for more info. The Ismailia Shrine Circus at Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center, 5600 McKinley Pkwy. March 12 to 15. Event hours are Thurs. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Fri. 10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7 :30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m., 2:30, and 7:30 p.m. and Sun. 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Adults are $13, seniors 61 and older are $10 and children under 10 are $8. Call 674-8666 or go to tickets.com to secure seats. Mothertime Marketplace Children’s Consignment Sale at Hamburg Fairgrounds Grange and Marketplace Buildings, 5600 McKinley Pkwy., Fri. March 13 to Sun. March 15. Hours and prices are Fri. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for $3, Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $2, and Sun. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for free. Children always free for this event. Visit mothertimemarketplace.com for more info. Vocalis Chamber Choir will perform: “Spirit in Sound” at 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 14 at Parkside Lutheran Church, 2 Wallace Ave., Buffalo; and “The Music of Ola Gjeilo” at 4 p.m. Sun., June 7 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Main St., Buffalo. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for students. Info: www.Vocálischamberchoir.org or Vocálischamberchoir1@gmail.com. Puppy Raisers sought by Erie County for potential guide dogs. Training, support & veterinary care provided by Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Info: 947-5135 or mailto:pratts4geb@aol.com or http://www. cdc.guidingeyes.org/
Cost-saving winter tips can keep your family safe and warm (NAPSI) There are several easy and cost-effective ways that homeowners can winterize their homes this storm season. Generac Power Systems offers six easy steps that will save you money while keeping your family and home safe during the long and brutal winter storm season. Tips to Keep Your Home Safe and Your Energy Bill Down Though there are many things that homeowners can do to keep their homes safe and their energy bills down this winter, Generac recommends starting with these: Top Off Your Attic Insulation A high percentage of heat loss occurs through poorly insulated roofs. Make sure your attic is insulated with the minimum R-value for your climate (up to R-49 for Northern states). Also, check the rim joist areas above the foundation walls, and plug any gaps with fiberglass insulation. Dial Down the Thermostat Most people can live comfortably with a temperature around 68 degrees. Setting it lower than that when you’re away or asleep will also save on energy. Consider purchasing a programmable thermostat that will lower the temperature automatically during offpeak times. Replace or Insulate Windows Consider replacing old windows with energyefficient ones, or put up window-insulating kits. The clear plastic film can reduce drafts, saving energy and avoiding the costs of window replacement. Fill Gaps with Caulk Sealants Replace old caulk joints around your window and door trim (both inside and outside) that can shrink and leak over time. Use a spray
foam sealant to fill in the gaps left around pipes, wires, TV cables or bath and dryer vents. Get an Energy Audit Most local utilities can arrange a home energy audit to pinpoint where to focus your winterizing efforts. Thermal-imaging cameras, which use infrared technology to show where heat is escaping the house, are available to rent in many areas, so try one out before winterizing to know exactly what needs to be done. Install a Source of Backup Power Because power outages are also a concern during winter storm season, FEMA recommends investing in a source of backup power, like an automatic home standby generator from Generac, that automatically provides power for heat and electricity when there is a power outage. Automatic home backup generators turn on as soon as the power goes out and stay on until utility power is restored. That means homeowners won’t lose money on holiday food costs if the refrigerator won’t work during a power outage. And homeowners can still work remotely, even when the power is out, plus families won’t have to relocate to a hotel. As a leader in power equipment serving residential, light commercial, industrial and construction markets, Generac’s products are available through a broad network of independent dealers, retailers, wholesalers and equipment rental companies. Basic winterizing for a home can be done for less than $200, but by investing in installations like attic insulation and a Generac home standby generator, you get the best level of protection from winter storms.
Red Cross calls for blood donors as unique as the patients they help
In honor of Black History Month this February, and in the spirit of Dr. Charles Drew, an African-American surgeon who was the first medical director of the American Red Cross and a modern blood-banking pioneer, eligible donors as diverse as the patients who need their blood donations are encouraged to give blood to ensure a sufficient blood supply. Blood from a donor with a similar ethnic background as that of the patient is less likely to cause complications, particularly for those patients whose chronic conditions require repeated transfusions. Sickle cell disease is one such chronic
condition affecting as many as 100,000 people in the United States. With seasonal flu and inclement winter weather preventing many regular donors from giving, the Red Cross urges healthy, eligible donors to make an appointment to donate blood in the coming days and weeks. All blood types are currently needed to help maintain a diverse and sufficient blood supply, especially types O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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North Buffalo Courier /Friday, February 13, 2015