The Cost

Originally uploaded by Asteria Hanover.

Do you know how much we pay our politicians?

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“Paying the Politicians: What Our 439 Elected Officials Cost Us”

with Kevin Gaughan

Wednesday, October 25
6:00 pm
Hallwalls at the Church
341 Delaware Avenue

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Days 1 and 2 were hugely successful! We had between 450-500 people at the Job Fair yesterday. And then another 100+ came to our ‘private’ happy hour on Oakland Place. Our thanks to the guys for opening up their gorgeous home to us and letting strangers hang out on the back deck for a while!

It’s been an amazing two days and we can’t wait to see how everything goes today. There’s so much going on today…tours, tailgate party, waterfront…make sure to go to our schedule to see a complete list of events!

Kudos to Geek who pulled together the job fair yesterday - it was fantastic…we can’t wait to see what happens with all the folks who came yesterday!

If you want to read more takes about OHW, check out Buffalo Rising, Geek, and Pundit.

And to Tom Bauerle, who is trying to continue the negative tone of the city…things are changing and the question for you is, ‘are you going to be part of the problem or the solution?’

As we approach Buffalo Old Home Week, I want to take a minute to thank all of you who have registered on our website, written your repat stories and just generally spread the word about what we’re doing.

The volunteers - thanks to all of you who are going to volunteer in whatever way this weekend…we look forward to working together toward our common goal - revitalizing the Buffalo area!!!

I’d also like to take a minute to thank the committee members. Chris, Marti, Amanda, Jess, Harvey, Jen, Shelley, and Ethan.  We’ve all put in countless hours towards making this event a success…and we’re looking forward to seeing it come to fruition!

Well…it’s almost time! After months of planning, Buffalo Old Home Week begins on Thursday. We’ve done lots of legwork and are now looking forward to the event/s beginning. Have you bought your tix yet?

We were overwhelmed by the number of volunteers who showed up last night for our Buffalo Old Home Week volunteer meeting! Thanks to all of you who came to the meeting…and thanks for stepping up to the plate because it’s people like all of you who are going to help revitalize this city!

If you weren’t able to make it, but are still interested in volunteering, please send me an e-mail, amy@revitalizebuffalo.org - there are still lots of volunteering opportunities!

Buffalo Old Home Week

Tomorrow night, Tuesday, August 15th, is the volunteer meeting for Buffalo Old Home Week!

If you are looking to help out, meet some fun people or get a free t-shirt, this is the event for you. We will be meeting at 6:30pm at the United Way at 742 Delaware Ave Room 201.

There are different events which volunteers are needed for including the Career Fair, the Downtown Housing Tour and the Sunday Brunch. We also need volunteers to help with pre-event set up and preparation.

Buffalo Old Home Week Volunteer Meeting
Tuesday, August 15th, 2006
6:30pm
United Way
742 Delaware Ave Room 201
Buffalo, NY 14209-2295

Please email amy@revitalizebuffalo.org if you would like to volunteer!

Watch the Buffalo Old Home Week video!

Shot and produced by Marc Odien of WNYMedia.net.

Soundtrack: “Home” by Marc Broussard.

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Tonight, there’s another Happy To Be Back (Here) Happy Hour on the Left Bank patio from 5-9.  There will be an opportunity to register for Buffalo Old Home Week events as well as volunteer to help us at the events!  The happy hour is open to all…

Buffalo Central Terminal

Originally uploaded by dmealiffe.

Don’t forget that the Restore Buffalo/Car Show is taking place today at the Central Terminal. It’s an opportunity for non-profits to network with each other.

It’s raining outside with no end in sight until tomorrow morning. It’s the perfect day to get in your car and head over to the Terminal, especially if you’ve never been there. It’s a brilliantly beautiful building…

The next Revitalize Buffalo meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, August 1st.  However, I am pushing the date back to Tuesday, August 15th, where it will be rolled into a Buffalo Old Home Week meeting as well.

Anyone have an idea for a location for the meeting?