Williamsville Courier/ Friday, October 17, 2014
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-WILLIAMSVILLE-
OCTOBER 17, 2014
CIRCULATION 7,574
Dunkin’ Donuts $5000 in coffee to Buffalo Division of Senior Services Dunkin’ Donuts recently announced a donation of $5,000 in coffee to support Mayor Byron Brown’s senior care initiatives through the City of Buffalo Division of Senior Services. The coffee donation will be distributed to senior centers throughout Buffalo, NY. The announcement came today during a free breakfast provided by Dunkin’ Donuts to 75 seniors at the Richmond-Summer Senior Center in Buffalo. Local seniors dined with Mayor Brown, whose efforts to enhance the quality of life for Buffalo seniors include the development of affordable senior housing, providing senior transportation, organizing various senior activities and a senior discount program, along with the establishment of a new a senior satellite center in the historic Broadway Market and sponsorship of community events, such as a picnic attended by 1,300 seniors in Buffalo’s Front Park in August 2014. “Our senior citizens are the backbone of the City of Buffalo and I am proud to partner with Dunkin’ Donuts to further honor our seniors, giving them the respect and admiration they deserve,” said Mayor Brown. “While Buffalo is entering a new era of opportunity, with over $5 billion in new economic development activity that’s creating over 12,000 new jobs, we need more companies like Dunkin’
Pictured, left to right, are: City of Buffalo Deputy Commissioner Otis Barker; City of Buffalo Director of Senior Services Doug Ruffin; Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisee Doug Spolyar; and Buffalo City Mayor Byron Brown. Donuts to help us invest in the long-term health of those most in need of assistance, including our seniors. Today’s generous donation to the City of Buffalo has solidified Dunkin’ Donuts’ position as a true community partner and on behalf of city residents, we are grateful.” Seniors can also take advantage of a 10-percent discount on all orders at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants. “Dunkin’ Donuts is proud to partner with Mayor Brown to support senior centers
throughout the City of Buffalo,” said Doug Spolyar, Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee. “The seniors of today have spent decades working hard to make Buffalo the great city we know and love. We’re thrilled to show our gratitude and appreciation through this donation and by keeping Buffalo seniors running on Dunkin.” Dunkin’ Donuts and Mayor Brown also announced a program to benefit City of Buffalo employees. By showing a special Dunkin’ Donuts card unveiled today,
city workers will receive a 10-percent discount on all orders at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants through April 2015. “City employees are the lifeblood of Buffalo and we’re grateful for their efforts each and every day,” Spolyar said. “From fire fighters and police officers to the water authority, public works and more, we hope city workers take advantage of this offer and know that each cup of coffee is a thank you from Dunkin’ Donuts.”
Buffalo Movie-Video Makers Club to meet The Buffalo Movie-Video Makers Club (or BM-VM) is having their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Screening Room in the Northtown Plaza at 3131 Sheridan Dr. in Amherst. The Screening Room is located by the Bailey Avenue entrance to the Northtown Plaza between Eggert Road and Sheridan Drive, behind Arthur Murray’s Dance Studio. This month’s program features the club’s annual Shorty Film Contest. The entry length for the contest can only be five minutes or less, and only members can enter and/or vote on the entries. Visitors are invited to view the entries and participate in the Q&A with each filmmaker. There is no admission charge. This meeting will also feature guest speaker Chris Luckhardt, widely-published Canadian photographer and
urban explorer. His topic is, “I Do the Crazy Stuff So You Don’t Have To,” featuring ample stills and video footage of his exploits. Learn more about Luckhardt at his website, www.chrisluckhardt.com. Formed in 1934 by a group of Buffalonians who wanted to screen their vacation films for each other, BM-VM is entering their 81st year of existence. Their membership is comprised of amateur and professional filmmakers and cinemaphiles, with a mission statement promoting film education and filmmaking assistance. Visitors are welcome for free at every meeting to view content on the big screen and offer feedback. A paid membership allows you to enter films and/or vote on entries in our two annual contests and also screen your own films (whole or in part) at meetings during the year.
Immaculata Academy to hold placement exam Immaculata Academy will hold its placement exam review course from 4-6 p.m. on Nov. 10, 12, 13, 17, 19 and 20. This six-day course covers all essential elements of the exam and includes practice exams. Classes have a $100 fee and include the review book. Registration deadline is Nov. 7.
Eighth grade students interested in attending Immaculata Academy must register to take the placement exam from 8 a.m. to noon on Nov. 22. The exam costs $20. Registration deadline is Nov. 19. Contact Andrea Drabik, admissions director, at 6469942 to register or with any questions.