2019-01-10

Symphonic

thurs. 17 Kurt Weill’s Broadway — Weill’s personal and musical sagas will come to life in this concert experience, with conductor Adam Turner, soprano Lisa Vroman, and vocal group Hudson Shad, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo; $. 885-5000, www.bpo.org

McGuire Group to host job fair

The McGuire Group, operator of five health care facilities in Western New York, will be hosting a “New Year, New Career” job fair from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at its corporate center, 455 Cayuga Road, Suite 200, Buffalo. The job fair is geared toward registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and dietary personnel. Candidates […]

Alex and Ani to celebrate grand opening

Alex and Ani, the jewelry brand best known for its collectible and personalized charm bracelets and pieces, will be hosting a special grand opening event to celebrate their new store at Walden Galleria from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12. Guests can enjoy live music, henna with Lauren from Loti Henna Studio and refreshments such as mimosas, […]

Organizations to join together for pet adoption event

Numerous local organizations will soon join together in an effort to find homes for many cats and dogs as well as other furry friends. The Western New York Furtastic Adopt-a-Thon will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Pvt. Leonard Post 6251, 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Local animal rescues, fostering networks and animal shelters […]

Consumers can make smart resolutions in the new year

As the new year gets underway, the Better Business Bureau is advising that some simple steps can help individuals avoid scams. Consumers should be on guard when they receive unsolicited emails from an individual or a company and should not click on links or open attachments in such communications. To further avoid scams, money should never be sent to someone […]

Central Terminal Restoration issues RFP

The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation has issued a request for proposal for management of its popular events schedule for the 2019 season. The building will be celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2019. Submissions for the RFP are due Wednesday, Jan. 16, and will be for 2019 events. Those interested in submitting an RFP can go to the link buffalocen tralterminal.org/wp […]

ASSE looking for community representatives

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking volunteers to serve as area representatives. ASSE provides academic year and semester exchange programs for high school students from around the world. ASSE area representatives recruit host families, interview students to study abroad and supervise ASSE exchange students. Visit asse.com/be come_an_asse_ area _representative /become_ a_ volun teer/ to apply.

HOME plans training course for landlords

On the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 16, Housing Opportunities Made Equal will conduct a landlord training course at the HOME office, 1542 Main St., Buffalo. The course will highlight the tenant screening process, fair housing laws, the landlord/tenant relationship and what to do when the relationship doesn’t work. The course fee is $35, and space is limited. All participants must […]

Business Brief

The Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce willkickoffits80thanniversarycelebration at noon on Thursday, Jan. 17, with an annual address given by Town of Cheektowaga SupervisorDianeBenczkowskireflecting on accomplishments during the past year and sharing a vision for the future. Tickets are $30, and lunch is included. For more information, visit www.cheek towaga.org/events/area-chamber events/2019-vision for-the-town-of-cheektowaga.

SUREFIRE TWO

Armondez Cleague throws down a one-handed dunk during the Cheektowaga boys basketball team’s 51-44 victory Friday over East Aurora.