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Sunday, July 20

Community Interest

WBFO StoryCorps East Mobile Booth
- 9:30am-5:30pm: National Oral History Project (July 17-Aug. 23). Airstream trailer outfitted with a recording studio will be parked in front of the Central Library at Lafayette Square collecting stories from Buffalonians as part of a cross-country tour in conjunction with NPR. Visit www.wbfo.org to reserve an interview time or for more details

Kid’s Stuff

Artpark
- noon-4pm: Free Family Weekends: “Aquatic Art.” (Jul 19-20). Arts & crafts activities and aquatic life displays for all ages.

Literary

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
- noon-4pm: SPCA Book Fair (July 15-20). All kinds of books, writing tools, posters, organizers, jewelry & science kits, & more. Proceeds benefit humane education programs.

Recreation

Beaver Meadow Audubon Center
- 2pm: Sunday Family Walks & Talks
Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary
- 2-5pm: See over 350 endangered and protected birds. Open every Sunday through August 31. $7/adult; $5/students, seniors
Kenneglenn Nature Preserve
- 1-4pm: Volunteer Work Day with the WNY Land Conservancy. Contact 687-1225 or nancyrs@wnylc.org to RSVP

Special Event

CanalFest of the Tonawandas
- Various locations throughout Tonawanda & N. Tonawanda (July 13-20). Live music, tournaments, entertainment, vendors, & more. Visit www.canalfest.org for details
Club W
- noon: Laguna Seca Race Day Bike Blast celebration
Italian Heritage Festival
- 11am-11pm: Hertel Ave. between Delaware & Colvin (July 17-20). Tribute to ancient Rome, live music, entertainment, contests, food & beverages and much more.
Jamestown Community College
- 10am-4pm: Scandinavian Folk Festival (July 18-20). Music, ethnic food, products, exhibits, & demonstrations. Contact 338-1187 or www.scandinavianjamestown.org for full schedule
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
- noon-4pm: CATStravaganza Adopt-a-thon (July 18-20). Special adoption prices & discounts on all cat-related items. Contact 629-3505 or www.yourspca.org for more info

Specialty Theater

Palace Theater
- 7:30pm: “West Side Story” (July 17, 19, 20). $15/adult; $13/kids under 10, seniors

Spiritual

Buffalo Zen Center
- 9:30am: Public Zen Meditation

Tours

Buffalo Tours 2008
- 1-3pm: “West Side Stories” with the West Side Community Collaborative. Meet at the corner of Chenango & Rhode Island in front of Left Bank. $10. Contact 852-3300 or www.BuffaloTours.org 1-3pm: “New Digs Downtown.” See the new development on Delaware Ave. & learn about its history. Meet at Delaware & W. Mohawk St. $10. Contact 852-3300 or www.BuffaloTours.org 4:30-5:45pm: Legendary Lincoln Parkway. Meet at the Lincoln Statue by the Rose Garden in Delaware Park. $10. Contact 852-3300 or www.BuffaloTours.org
Martin House Complex
- 1pm: See Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1904 architectural masterpiece under restoration. Reservations strongly recommended, call 856-3858.
Open-Air Autobus
- 11am: “Styles of Buffalo.” Meets at Elmwood Ave. & Bidwell Pkwy. $20 (kids under 12, $10). Contact The Campaign for Greater Buffalo History, Architecture & Culture at 854-3749 or OpenAirBuffalo@aol.com
Tour Lockport Trolley
- 9am-5pm: Operating daily during July & August. The Lockport Passport includes admission to the Erie Canal Discovery Center, the Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride, the Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises, & more.Call 439-0431 for info

Workshops

Roycroft Campus
- Metalsmithing Workshop with Roycroft Master Artisan Ron VanOstrand (July 18-20). $250. Advance registration required, contact 655-0261 or www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com
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