If you have a non-profit event to promote in the Western New York region, submit it to Kiss 98.5 and you might see it here on our Community Events page!
Saturday, May 17th 9am-?
Defenders of Freedom Military 5K Run
@ Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls NY The third annual America's Kid Run at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Come out and join local sport celebrities and mascots in a fun and healthy family oriented activity. All participants recieve an "America's Kids Run t-shirts" and a picnic style lunch. There is a absolutely no cost for the kids to participate.
Saturday, May 17th 9am-?
The Angelman Syndrome Foundation National Walk-A-Ton
@ Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park NY The walk will begin near the Casino area at the main entrance, starting at 9am. The goal is to raise awareness and funds to further education, general support and critical research. Registration is now open, or you can register at 8am on the day of the walk. For more information on how you can participate, call Angelman Syndrome Foundation at 1-800-432-6435 or vistit www.angelman.org.
Sunday, May 18th 10:00am-2:00pm
Hope Chest Fundraiser
@ 5759 Main Street Williamsville(Naturally Chropractic) Naturally Chiropractic is hosting their 6th annual Boat of Hope fundraiser. There will be a chinese auction, and other fun activities. All proceeds will go to the Boat of Hope. For more information please call Lindsay Beckinghausen at 716-631-1531.
Sunday, May 18th 10:30am-?
May Mayhem Road Rally
@ Aurora Village Shopping Plaza in East Aurora NY The road rally is open to all vehicles. Registration opens at 10:30am with the first car starting at noon. The rally will wind its way 95 miles thru southern tier country roads to a finish at the Holland Willows restuarant in Holland, NY. For more information please contact Tom Krajewski at 716-941-6504.
Saturday, May 31st 9:00am-7:00pm
Grand Opening and Free Open House
@ Cheerforce WolfPack USA CheerForce WolfPack USA has moved to Lancaster, NY and would like you to come be a part of the Grand Opening and Free Open House on Saturday May 31st from 9:00am-7:00pm. Cheerforce WolfPack USA is the most affordable All Star Cheer Program in WNY. They offer teams for all ages and skill levels, and have a special needs team, parent teams and open college team. For more information please call 716-706-1166 ext 404
Saturday, June 7th 9:00am-?
Kids Create Hope 2nd Annual 3K/5K Walk
@ Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island NY The Kids Create Hope Walk is the principal event for Kids Create Hope: The Shane G. Ferguson, MD Pediatic Cancer Research Fund. Please call Sari Zugermayr to participate in the walk at 716-491-5545.
Saturday, June 14th 11am-1pm
Empipany UCC Basket Raffle
@ St John's Lutheran Church, 55 Pleasant Ave Lancaster NY Over 100 baskets and prizes, Tickets are25 for $5. For more information please call Jennifer Vacanti at 716-896-0210.
Saturday and Sunday June 14th and 15th
Wine & Cheese for Fathers Day
@ Niagara Wine Trail It's National Dairy Month, so let's celebrate with Dad's favorite wine & cheese. $20 per person an you recieve a wine glass at the first winery of your choice, a wine tasting at each winery and sample wine & cheese pairings along the way.
Wednesday, June 25th 7:15pm-10:00pm
Run in the Mist
@ Goat Island State Park NY Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club first 5K run/walk on Goat Island State Park. For more information visit www.nfbgc.org or call 716-282-7181.
Saturday, June 28th 2p-6:45p
Bingo & Gaming Motorcycle Run
@ Bert's Motorsports Motorcycle run ends at fairgrounds in Hamburg, 18 and older recieve $10 free play and $5 food coupon prizes. For more information please call Gary Hubert at 716-432-2387
Saturday, July 19th 2008
Cool Whites, Hot Nights
@ Niagara Wine Trail Visit each winery along the Niagara Wine Trail to sit back and enjoy live music. Cool jazz to pair with cool whites on a hot summer night. $20 per person includes the music commemorative wine glass and wine tasting at each winery.
Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27, 10am - 4pm Garden Walk Buffalo
@ Buffalo's West Side, 205 Bidwell Parkway, Richmond Summer Senior Center, Allentown Association Garden Walk Buffalo is a free, self-guided tour of more than 260 Buffalo gardens, one of the largest garden tours in America. Held annually on the last weekend of July, Garden Walk has become one of Western New York’s most anticipated summer happenings.
Saturday and Sunday July 26th and 27th
3rd Annual Pirate Fest
@ Evangola State Park The 3rd Annual PIrate Festival, July 26th and 27th. Eat like a pirate, treasure hunts, pirate contests, make your own pirate stuff. For more information please contace Gary Hubert at 716-549-1802.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 29th, 30th and 31st
6th Annual Tomato Fest
@ Evangola State Park The tomato festival takes place August 29, 30 and 31st. There will be games, food beer, garden, farmers market, Chinese auction, crafts. For more information please call Gary Hubert at 716-549-1802