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Jacobs Invites You to “Passports On The Move” Event

Jacobs Invites You to “Passports On The Move” Event

Erie County, NY- Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs announced that his office is hosting a special “Passports on the Move” Outreach on Wednesday, June 5th, at the Eastern Hills Mall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Clerk’s Office will be set up in the Center Court Commons, between Bon-Ton and Macy’s.  Appointments are required and can be made by contacting the Erie County Clerk’s Office directly at 716-858-8866.

Passport Acceptance Agents from the Clerk’s Office will be available to accept and process passport applications for U.S. citizens during this special community outreach as well as provide passport information. “I encourage anyone planning their upcoming summer vacation or a college student planning their next semester abroad to come to our outreach and apply for their passport,” said County Clerk Jacobs. 

Legislator Lorigo Announces Free Guided Walk through Emery Park: Saturday, May 18

Legislator Lorigo Announces Free Guided Walk through Emery Park: Saturday, May 18

Erie County Legislator Joseph C. Lorigo announces that a free guided walk through Emery Park will be held on Saturday, May 18, kicking off this season's Walk in the Park Series. Registration begins at 9 a.m at the Field House, 2084 Emery Road, South Wales.

Opera Event in Nearby London to Benefit Hospice Campaign

Opera Event in Nearby London to Benefit Hospice Campaign

 

Music lovers will want to travel to nearby London, Ontario for an intimate evening of opera with tenor, songwriter and musician Charles Di Raimondo, as well as special guest sopranos Victoria Gydov and Caroline Ferraro! “Passione — A Night at the Opera,” will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Marconi Club of London, located at 120 Clarke Road.

Di Raimondo, a member of Canada’s Three Tenors, has performed in Carmen, La Traviata, Rigoleto, Cavalleria Rusticana and Handel's Messiah. He will also present works from his newest album, Passione.

DD Day 2013

DD Day 2013

The 25th Annual Developmental Disabilities

Awareness Day (DDDay!) conference will be held on Thursday,
May 23, 2013. 8 am – 4 pm.

DDDAY WILL BE HELD AT THE CONFERENCE CENTER NIAGARA FALLS

101 OLD FALLS STREET,

NIAGARA FALLS, NY. 14303

 

Multiple workshops will be available.

Registration  www.ddday.org

Aurora Players' Production of 'You Can't Take It With You'

This weekend "You Can't Take It With You" opens at the Roycroft Pavilion, home of the Aurora Players. Performances are May 17-19, 24-26, and Jun. 1-2. Friday and Saturday performances start at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday's matinee performance is at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are may be reserved by calling (716) 687-6727.

Benefits for Persons with DD in NYS (For MSCs)

Benefits for Persons with DD in NYS (For MSCs)

 

Benefits for Persons with Developmental Disabilities in New York State

Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Erie 1 BOCES Room A-1  
               355 Harlem Road  
               West Seneca, NY 14224

Learn about benefits available for persons with developmental disabilities in New York State. This workshop focuses on SSI, SSD, Medicaid and Medicare, as well as general information regarding Special Needs Trusts.

Workshop is 2 CEU's

Person Centered Planning (For MSCs)

Person Centered Planning (For MSCs)

 

Person Centered Planning

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Parent Network of WNY  
               1000 Main Street   
               Buffalo, NY 14202

OPWDD's approved curriculum for MSC's.  Learn how to develop meaningful life plans for the individuals you support.