Library News Offers Kids Robotics and Lego Sessions
The Lancaster Library hosts multiple programs in late January. The Wild Robot Club for ages 7 to 10 runs Jan 23 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Attendees should read The Wild Robot Projects. Also Jan 23, Friends of the Lancaster Library meet 7 to 8 p.m. in the community room and seek new members. Lego Club for ages 6 to 12 occurs Jan 25 with two sessions, and a Computer Coach session for 17 and older is Jan 28. Mahjong for adults Jan 29 runs 10 a.m. to noon with no signup.
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Winter Reading Raffle and STEM Kits at Lancaster Library
Lancaster Public Library runs a Winter Reading Raffle through February 21 with four big prizes funded by donors. Kids earn one raffle ticket per five print books, teens per three books. logs and challenges available at the front desk for ages up to 17. Snowman Launcher STEM Kits available until January 31 for ages seven and up. Craft activities weekly for ages six and younger. Library hours are varied by day.
Greater Niagara Fishing Expo heads to Niagara Falls in February
The 10th annual Greater Niagara Fishing Expo runs Feb 13 to 16 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Over 80 experts will lead 250 seminars across four days, with single day tickets at 11 dollars and multi day passes at 25 dollars. Attendees can shop exhibitors and learn from pros including Mark Romaneck, Jake Romaneck, Craig Sleeman, Lance Valentine, and Don Rupert. Tickets and details are at niagarafishingexpo.com.
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Erie County Fair seeks teams to design mini golf holes
The Erie County Fair invites classrooms 4 H FFA clubs sports teams businesses and creative groups to design build and decorate miniature golf holes for the fairs second mini golf exhibit. Holes must be agricultural themed family friendly and the fair provides basic materials. teams receive 2025 fair tickets and online recognition. Applications due February 14 with limited space. final holes due June 20 and selection notifications follow.
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Lancaster Senior Center Activity Schedule Highlights
The Lancaster Senior Center lists daily and weekly programs across January including piano, ceramics, billiards, bridge, Bingo, and yoga. Upcoming classes cover exercise ball, dance fitness, crafts, ping pong, Euchre, Mah Jongg, hand and foot, chair yoga, drivers safety, Pinochle, line dancing, and market visits with time slots from morning to afternoon.
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Gallivan named to six New York Senate committees
State Senator Patrick Gallivan will sit on six NY Senate committees in the new session starting January 8. He returns as ranking member of the Health Committee and of the Joint Task Force on Opioids, Addiction and Overdose Prevention, and remains on Finance Transportation Codes and Rules while maintaining the Minority Whip role. He previously chaired Crime Victims, Social Services and Commerce panels and served as Education Vice Chair.
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Local News Tip Channel Offered for Lancaster Depew Biz
Readers are invited to share tips on upcoming events or new businesses in Lancaster or Depew or suggest community leaders for profiles. Contact James Sinner at jsinner beenews.com or mail 5564 Main St Buffalo NY 14221-5410.
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