The 2nd Annual Art Exhibit, Wine and Chocolate Tasting fundraiser in support of Autistic Services to be held on March 19th, 2010 at the Arts Work Gallery, 699 Hertel Avenue in Buffalo from 6-9 pm. This year's event will once again feature works of Art created by people with autism. In addition, there will be samplings of six different wines as well as a variety of chocolate delicacies courtesy of Stuffed Chocolate. Tickets are a $25 donation which also includes a chance at five different Theatre/Dinner packages as well as additional door prizes which will be raffled at the end of the evening. For tickets and more information please contact Frank Andzik at 716-631-5777. Tickets are limited to the first 200 people.  

Let’s Dance! To Support the YWCA of the Tonawandas Domestic Violence Services for Children
Join the YWCA for this fun filled Spring Dancing Extravaganza On Saturday, March 20, 2010
6:00pm –10:00pm
At: The Sikora Post– 950 Payne Ave, No. Tonawanda
Great Music: Featuring Two Amazing Acoustic Bands Widow Maker-with Mike Hund & The Clearwater Band

Food provided by: Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill and Carriage Trade Pastries

Tickets: $25.00 (includes food, pop & entry into cash drawings) Also there will be a silent auction and cash bar
> Call the YWCA of the Tonawandas 692 5580 for more information & ticket orders  

Audition Notice!
THE STERLING RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 2010
15385 Farden Rd., Sterling, New York 13156
The Sterling Renaissance Festival, in Sterling, New York, (situated approx. 40 miles North of Syracuse, near Lake Ontario), will be holding auditions for it's professional interactive improvisational troupe, known as “The Bless the Mark Players.”
The Festival is seeking 33 experienced male and female actors, age 18 to 50, to portray Elizabethan characters, and perform interactive improv & scenarios; Shakespeare; and Commedia Del'Arte plays, on period outdoor amphitheaters and throughout the lanes of the festival.
The contract commitment runs eleven weeks, from June 1st to August 15th. There are 4 weeks of intensive rehearsals, including workshops in improvisation and interactive theatre, and 7 performance weekends.
Performances are Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 AM to 7 PM, with additional rehearsals midweek.
Pay is $340 per performance week (for seven weeks) with a $300 rehearsal stipend ($100 per week for three weeks), full-time commitment required; housing provided.
Bring acting resume and an 8”x10” Black & White photo.
Strong improv and comic skills a must; prepare a one-minute comic monologue (contemporary or Renaissance period acceptable).
Dress comfortably, no heels.
Call-backs will be the same day; casting within two weeks of auditions.
Applicants must be over 18 years old to be considered. (Equity/Non-Equity).
_______________________________________________________________________ 2010 Auditions Will Be Held at these Locations:
NEW YORK: Monday March 22nd from 10am-5pm at: Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave., New York, NY (between 36th & 37th St.),16th Floor, Room 16 P. Open call, sign-up starts at 9:30am and ends at 4pm. Call back same day.
SYRACUSE: Saturday March 27th from 12pm to 5pm at: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genessee St., Syracuse, NY; Room 240. Open call, sign-up starts at 12pm and ends at 3pm. Call back same day.
ROCHESTER: Sunday March 28th from 12 noon to 5pm at: SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY; Brodie Fine Arts Bldg., West doors, upstairs, Room 242A. Open call, sign-up starts at 12pm and ends at 3pm. Call back same day. For full info go to: SterlingFestival.com.

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Airport Plaza Jewelers has teamed up with Fowler’s Chocolates to promote a special Easter Chocolate Fundraiser that will take place

March 17 to April 3 at the Cheektowaga jeweler’s new expansion store, “The Showroom,” in the Airport Plaza on Union Road.

100 percent of net proceeds will benefit People Inc., Western New York’s leading non-profit human services agency.

We are very excited about this fundraising event,” said Airport Plaza Jewelers owner Don Hoffman. “Especially because 100 percent of net proceeds will benefit the great work of People Inc. Two of my family members previously worked as direct care staff at People Inc.,” Hoffman continued, “So I have witnessed very closely the tremendous benefit their entire organization provides to thousands of people in Western New York. Along with Fowler’s Chocolates, we are very pleased to be honoring People Inc. and their ongoing efforts through this tremendous fundraiser.”

“We are going to transform our jewelry ‘Showroom’ into a giant candy store,” said Hoffman. “The Showroom” is located at 4230 Union Road, in the same plaza as the jeweler’s original kiosk store near the Union Road exit of Route 33. “We have plenty of parking in the Airport Plaza, so it will be a convenient location to make a very special purchase, and have fun doing it,” Hoffman added.
In addition to the delicious Fowler’s Chocolates, appearances by local celebrities, sports figures, public officials and special media events throughout the 18-day Easter Chocolate Fundraiser will make the Airport Plaza location an especially festive destination to make Easter candy purchases. Scheduled appearances to date include:

“Dora the Explorer” from Time Warner Cable will appear at “The Showroom” Saturday, March 20th from 11am-1pm

County Executive Chris Collins has confirmed an appearance from 3pm- 6pm Monday March 22nd

“The Enforcers” cable show featuring former Sabres star Rob Ray and former Bills lineman Reuben Brown will be filmed from The Showroom(Tentative Date is Tuesday March 23rd from 5:30pm-7pm

WYRK announcer John LaMond will be doing his entire Midday Show from The Showroom on Thursday, March 25 from 10am to 3pm

WJYE morning man Joe Chille will host a radio remote from The Showroom on Friday, March 26th from Noon to 2pm

Dr. James Boles, President and CEO of People, Inc., said “We sincerely appreciate the support our Western New York community is providing by purchasing Fowler’s Chocolates this special season at the Airport Plaza Jewelers store.
“Personally, I have the peanut butter rabbits at the top of my list,” he added..

For more information about this Fowler’s Chocolates fundraiser March 17 to April 3 at Airport Plaza Jewelers’ “The Showroom” – with 100% of net proceeds to benefit People, Inc. - contact Airport Plaza Jewelers marketing associate Lori Hoffman at (716)580-3424 or lorihoffs@yahoo.com

People Inc. is a not-for-profit health and human service agency providing programs and services to more than 10,000 people with special needs, their families and seniors throughout Western New York. Since 1971, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity. Denise Paszkiewicz, People Inc. Foundation Director,can be reached at (716)817-7470 or denisep@people-inc.org.  

Looking for a sibling education class to help your child gain a better understanding about their brother or sister's autism diagnosis? Autistic Services is proud to present another fun and informative Sibling Education Group for children ages 7-12 on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at our main location at 4444 Bryant Stratton Way. Contact Autistic Services Inc at 716-631-5777 for more information. Hurry, registration is limited!  

On Saturday, April 17, 2010, from 8:45 am through 12:45 pm, Autistic Services, Inc. in conjunction with the Autism Society of the Western New York Chapter and the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Western New York, are pleased to present “Autism and Environmental Vulnerability: Whole Body, Whole Planet.” This half-day workshop features speaker Dr. Martha Herbert, M.D., Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, a Pediatric Neurologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and an affiliate of the Harvard-MIT-MGH Martinos Center. This workshop includes some possible reasons for the increases in the diagnosis of autism, why some may be more vulnerable than others, how the brains and bodies of children and adults on the autism spectrum are affected, and what we can do to build resiliency and restore health. Please join us at Classic V Conference and Banquet Center, 2443 Niagara Falls Blvd in Amherst for what’s sure to be another informative and dynamic workshop with this highly respected and sought-after presenter! The cost is only $10.00 each for parents ($20.00 per couple) and $20.00 for professionals. Please note that .3 ASHA CEU credits are available for speech-language pathologists. For more information and registration information, please call 716-631-5777.  

Spaggheettttii iiss Seerrvveed!! Autistic Services, Inc. brings back the pasta and prizes for our 32nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle. It will be held on Thursday, April 29th, from 4:00-7:00 pm, at the Ellicott Creek Fire Hall, at 45 South Ellicott Creek Road in Amherst. This event is a mainstay for our agency and is an excellent opportunity to break bread with all of the friends, family and supporters of ASI. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults $7.00, Children ages 4-10: $5.00, Children under 3 are free. Come join the fun! To reserve your tickets or volunteer to work at the dinner, call Frank Andzik at 716-631-5777 ext 304 or email him at fandzik@autisticservices.org. Tickets are also available at our Bryant Stratton location or at the door the evening of the event.  

Challenged Athletes Participating in Sports
Sunday May 2, 2010 1-6pm

Classics V Banquet Center
2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst

Musical Entertainment provided by Starlite Productions Bring the kids to see Zippity The Face Painting Clown & Buster Bison Many Baskets, Balloon Pop, 50/50 Raffles & Big Ticket Raffles Admission Includes: 25 Auction Tickets Buffet & Entertainment Buffet served from 2 until 4pm For more information or to make a donation please contact Jeff 691-6467 or Kevin 876-2481 http://capswny.com/news.html