Town of Tonawanda 2014 Winterfest!

Fruit Roll-Up Sushi– A fun & tasty way to introduce your Little to new cuisine.  What you need: Box of Fruit Roll-ups Jar of Marshmallow Fluff (green food coloring if you want to make it look like Wasabi) Rice Krispies Swedish Fish Directions: Roll out Fruit Roll-up, spread fluff, add Rice Krispies and Swedish fish. Roll back up and cut into regular sushi size pieces. To add more fun, purchase some “kid friendly” sushi like California or Avocado Rolls and serve as your main meal.  Again, this is a great way to introduce new cuisine and make it fun!  

Kayaking 101 Guided private & group tours Instructions & Equipment included Beginners encouraged and welcome All tours are led by an experienced adult who is CPR and First Aid certified. Destinations include the Buffalo and Allegany Rivers and their tributaries. Go to www.wildbuffalotours.com or call 716-796-5433 for more information and to make a reservation  

Not only is the Maid of the Mist extending its season for another two days, but they are also offering FREE rides on these days! The season was originally scheduled to end on both sides of the border on Thursday, October 24. On Friday, the hours of operation out of Niagara Falls State Park will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get down to the falls and take advantage of this opportunity to check out the Maid of the Mist with your Little!

Experience the excellent programming offered by Young Audiences WNY at Canalside! You and your Little can enjoy and learn from performances, workshops, and engaging presentations from artists dedicated to education through the arts. Some activities include the Erie Canal Traveling Museum workshop, Configuration Dance Creative Movement workshop, Ismail & Co Singing in Different Languages and the Stuart Fuchs Ukelele Show. Most performances and workshops occur in the early weekday afternoons. A full schedule can be found at www.yawny.org/canalside

Visit our friends at fun4kidsinbuffalo.com for a list of great Halloween Ideas for you and your Little. Some highlights include Halloween Themed Events at Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo Bills Kids Halloween Party, Halloween on Hertel and Safe Trick or Treat on Elmwood Ave. Check out the full list here!

Don’t miss this awesome youth conference: Saturday, August 10th from 1-5PM at Allen Hall on UB’s South Campus! ****FREE EVENT**** Come join us as we pave the way for the future of our youth on Aug. 10th @ UB Allen Hall from 1-5 p.m.. We will be focusing on various issues that are plaguing our youth today, homicide, violence, bullying, suicide, low self, esteem, peer pressure. There will be motivational speakers, exhibitors, song, dance, spoken word & also we will not only be educating our youth but providing resources. We will have prizes along with school supplies to give away & food. COME SUPPORT & BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO HELP MAKE A CHANGE IN OUR CHILDRENS LIVES BECAUSE CHANGE STARTS WITH US. For more info…