Buffalo Chamber News
Friends of the Food Shelf Gala, February 27
Posted on February 4, 2010, 12:04 pm, under Chamber News.
The 2nd Annual Buffalo Food Shelf Gala will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Church of St. Francis Xavier Faith Center. Social hour and silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner. The event includes prize drawings throughout the evening and a “Deal or No Deal” game. Have fun while supporting the Buffalo Food Shelf. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Purchase tickets at the Buffalo Food Shelf, Buffalo Books or Riley Auto Sales.
“Little Women” Opens February 12
Posted on February 4, 2010, 12:00 pm, under Chamber News.
The Buffalo Community Theater presents the play “Little Women” beginning Friday, February 12, at the Discovery Center with performances at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20th and a 2:00 p.m matinee on February 14. A silent auction will take place at the performances. Tickets may be purchased at Buffalo Books and Coffee or online at www.buffalocommunitytheater.org.
The Dance- The Ultimate Party with a Purpose!
Posted on January 26, 2010, 2:04 pm, under Chamber News.
Lillian’s is co-sponsoring the Dance, a red carpet fundraiser to benefit Sara’s Dance Foundation. It will be a glamorous night of entertainment, dancing, food, spa and beauty treatments, and shopping. The event is being held at the Medina Entertainment Center on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 from 6:30-11:00 p.m. Tickets are $47. To purchase tickets, or for more information, please go to the Dance’s website (www.experiencethedance.com) or to your local Lillian’s location.
Buffalo Jaycee’s Ice Fishing Contest
Posted on January 26, 2010, 1:38 pm, under Chamber News.
The Buffalo Jaycee’s will be hosting their Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, February 13, 2010. This year’s event is being held on Buffalo Lake from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be prizes for the three largest fish, youngest and oldest fisherpersons, furthest traveled, and other drawings throughout the day. Tickets for this event are $5 and are available at Tesoro, Buffalo Coborns, Carpet Corner, Kuzma Chiropractic, and Pikes.
Seeking Candidates for Buffalo Days Royalty
Posted on January 12, 2010, 9:41 am, under Chamber News.
The Buffalo Days Royalty Committee is currently seeking candidates for the 2010-2011 Miss Buffalo Royalty Program. If you, or someone you know, are interested in representing the Buffalo community, please call Ellie Ortmann at 612-554-6023 or Aimee Merten at 763-684-0263. Applications are available at the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce Office. To qualify, a candidate must be between 18 (by Sept. 1, 2010) and 21 years old,a resident of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose school district, single and never married, and of good character.
“Cans that Care” Fundraiser
Posted on January 12, 2010, 9:34 am, under Chamber News.
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at Tatanka Elementary is fundraising to help build a school in Jamaica. Benefit funds are being raised through the collection of aluminum cans. Cans can be dropped off at the Tatanka PTO collection vehicle in the Buffalo Cub Foods parking lot. Aluminum can collection takes place the third Saturday of the month from now until May 15, 2010; collection times are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Neighbors Strengthening Wright Communities
Posted on August 10, 2009, 10:37 am, under Chamber News.
The Wright County Labor Council with Faith in Action of Wright County offer their first annual community service event. Project History: Neighbors Strengthening Wright Communities began as a partnership project between the Wright County Labor Council and Faith in Action of Wright County to help elderly and disabled individuals get their homes ready for winter. Since then, the project has grown to include other organizations and municipalities joining the community effort by organizing their own service events on October 3! Contact Betsy Hunter at betsy@workingpartnerships.org or Allison Moser, Faith in Action servantfia@earthlink.net to sign up to volunteer!
Buffalo Food Shelf Senior Day and Distribution Hours
Posted on May 8, 2009, 10:38 am, under Chamber News.
The first Monday of the month will be distribution for Seniors (ages 55 and older) at the Buffalo Food Shelf from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please bring a photo ID and proof of residency (utility bill, etc.) showing you live in the 55313 zip code area. The Food Shelf is located at 301 12th Ave. S. in Buffalo – 3 blocks east of Cub Foods and Super America. Regular Food Shelf hours are: Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; Thurs 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and Fridays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In addition to the regular hours, the Food Shelf will be open the 1st Saturday of each month for distribution and donation drop-offs from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with the exception in July when the Food Shelf will be open on July 11 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. due to the 4th of July falling on a Saturday. For further information call 763-684-1699 or online at www.buffalofoodshelf.com.
Adopt-A-Park
Posted on April 1, 2009, 2:02 pm, under Chamber News.
Adopt-A-Park is a public service program for volunteers to assist their community by picking up litter, communicating maintenance needs, and assisting in improvement projects at Buffalo parks. The program is open to community groups, civic groups, churches, families and individuals for a period of one year with most activities during the months of April to October. For more information or a brochure, call Lee Ryan at 763-682-4132.
Commuter Bus Service
Posted on January 3, 2009, 12:00 pm, under Chamber News.
The Clinic Cab Company is now offering commuter bus service from Buffalo/Rockford to Minneapolis along the Hwy. 55 corridor is available starting on September 5, 2006. Two inbound and two outbound routes are available Monday through Friday; seats must be reserved. Please phone Mary at (763) 235-2205 for further information.
Dial-a-Ride Service Now Available in Buffalo
Buffalo Allied Transit will provide transportation service within Buffalo City limits beginning on December 1, 2008, on weekdays between the hours of 5 pm and 7 pm. One-way rates: Reserve ride day ahead $1.25 – call same day $2. Round trip rates: $25 Punch Card (available at Buffalo City Center), includes 20 one-way trips plus two free one-way trips. 763-477-8596