Have a Happy Easter at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
The weather’s too beautiful for kids to spend all week at home! Get out and enjoy spring recess with a fun-filled afternoon at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum.
In this installment of our “School Break” series, families can celebrate the return of warm weather with special spring and Easter related crafts and activities. Learn about the history of the Easter bunny and other spring-time symbols while making your own Peter Cottontail, wooly lamb, and more.
There’s fun for all ages, so mark your calendar to join us on Thursday, April 21, 2011 between 12 PM and 4 PM.
The program is included in regular admission ($5 adults; $4 seniors; $2.50 students ages 2 – 12).
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is housed in the historic Allan Herschell Company Factory building at 180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda. For directions and further information about special events, programs, or group tours, visit our web site: www.carrouselmuseum.org or contact us at 716-693-1885 or info@carrouselmuseum.org.
Mar 29 2011 | Posted in
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This is Women’s History month and what a nice way to celebrate the great women of WNY with a feature article about the women of the Sweet Sixteen Cafe in Lockport.
Read all about it in this quarter’s issue and learn a bit more about the cafe, the owners and the role of the woman in their life – their mom. The article has a very nice photo of her too, and gets into her inspiration in this family affair that is one of the areas unique coffee shops.
You will get a better understanding of why the Sweet Sixteen Cafe is the place to stop for outstanding baked good like their unforgettable cupcakes, cookies and brownies as well as some delicious crepes, soups, quiches, and salads.
And don’t forget the special events at the Sweet Sixteen Cafe that are featured on their website (see the link below) and that are highlighted on Niagara Buzz each month.
Congrats to the Sweet Sixteen Cafe for their great story in WNY Woman magazine!
Sweet Sixteen Café
SweetSixteenCafe.com
16 West Main Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 439-1616
Peeps Smoothie at Alternative Grounds Caffe Makes A Return Appearance!
Tell the kids that the Easter time favorite is back at Alternative Grounds Caffe, 17 Main Street in Middleport.
Enjoy this sweet, cold and pink smoothie made with marshmallow and your own Peeps candy on top – at the Alternative Grounds Caffe for a limited time.
We only serve this specialty smoothie during the spring/Easter season so be sure to come in and enjoy yours before it’s too late.
While you’re here, see what other specials are on the specials board and think about trying Bosco Sticks – they are breadsticks with cheese inside and served piping hot and delicious.
Alternative Grounds Caffe
17 Main Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 735-7608
Who got the TOP TEN number of views on Niagara Buzz in February 2011?
1. The Pampered Chef (She was really cooking this month.)
2. Not Just Antiques (People love their oldies but goodies.)
3. Kindred Spirits & Wine (Valentine wine tasting was sweet.)
4. Sweet Sixteen Cafe (Tea for two was number four.)
5. Sweet Sixteen Cafe (Apparently Nutella is a big deal.)
6. Barker Chocolate Box (Was on the wine trail. Happy trails?)
7. Deja Vu Salon (Added a new face to the staff.)
8. Apple Blossom Florist (Kudos for extended hours on Valentine’s Day.)
9. Fort Hyde Kennels (Number nine went to the dogs. And cats.)
10. Royalton Bible Church (Last but not least.)
THE BUZZ ABOUT NIAGARA BUSINESS BUZZ
• Did you know that visitors to Niagara Buzz viewed more than 85,000 pages on our website in February?
• We get 3 times the usual daily hits on Niagara Buzz on the days that we advertise in the Lockport Union Sun & Journal.
• We updated our little Buzz logo – see the cute little bee?
• Did you know that FOUR related stories are posted under each of your news posts?
• We have more than 1400 friends, fans and followers altogether on Twitter and Facebook. Many visits to our site come from these folks.
Want to make sure customers can find you on the Infomation Highway? Niagara Buzz provides small businesses publicity and an Internet presence for only $100 a year.
To get listed on Niagara Buzz just let us know.
Mar 1 2011 | Posted in
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The Roy-Hart Fitness Center, located at the Royalton-Hartland High School is Open to the Public
This is a state-of-the-art fitness center that will be open to the public. Membership is an amazing $20 a month or $45 for three months.(Students 14 and older are FREE and must be accompanied by a parent/member.)
Get going and get in shape for summer.
The R-H Sports Booster Club has taken over operation of the fitness center and all proceeds will go to support all of the sports and student-athletes at Roy-Hart.
Hours for the Fitness Center are Monday through Friday 3:30 to 8:30 PM and Saturdays from 9 to 11 AM, and there will always be supervision present.
Please join! Get in shape and support the kids. For more info, contact Rick.
