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Buffalo Walks – Buffalo Lighthouse – July 17th, 2019

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Join us to experience the Buffalo Lighthouse built in 1833 and hear about its recent restoration. You will be able to climb to the top, a rare opportunity that isn’t open to the public very often! Enjoy the incredible view of the Buffalo Harbor, boats sailing on Lake Erie and Downtown Buffalo as we learn about the important role this lighthouse has played in the history of Buffalo. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for the climb to the top.

Registration at 5:15 PM and the tour will begin at 5:30, rain or shine.

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Buffalo Walks – Mass. Avenue Project – June 6th, 2019

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Take a tour of the Massachusetts Avenue Project’s urban farm located at 387 Massachusetts Avenue between Shields and Brayton Streets with us on June 6th, 2019. Visitors will get the opportunity to tour MAP’s new training center, as well as the greenhouses and growing spaces located on the farm.  Learn how this urban farm is working in collaboration with the surrounding community to provide access to fresh, healthy and culturally appropriate food, as well as educational and youth service programs.  This location charges a minimal fee for a tour so there is a small ticket price for members for this tour.

Registration at 5:15 PM and the tour will begin at 5:30.  

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Buffalo Meets – Raclettes – April 10, 2019

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Join us on April 10!

Join us Wednesday, April 10th at Raclettes for Working For Downtown’s premier social event, Buffalo Meets. Formerly known as Thursday’s in the City, we’re putting together some of Buffalo’s most interesting venues with Buffalo’s most interesting people and companies.

Register for this event here!

The event will run from 5 – 8 PM and is hosted by Working for Downtown and sponsored by:

Raclettes
537 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

Can’t wait to see you there!

 

Buffalo Meets – Barrel Factory – March 21, 2019

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Join us on March 21!

Join us Thursday, March 21st at The Barrel Factory for Working For Downtown’s premier social event, Buffalo Meets. Formerly known as Thursday’s in the City, we’re putting together some of Buffalo’s most interesting venues with Buffalo’s most interesting people and companies.

The event will run from 5 – 8 PM and is hosted and sponsored by Working for Downtown.

The Barrel Factory
65 Vandalia St, Buffalo, NY 14204

Can’t wait to see you there!

Membership Renewal Time!

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2019  WFD Membership Renewal
If you have already renewed your membership – thank you!

Working For Downtown is celebrating its 40 year anniversary this year! Join us as we continue to support the revitalization of the greater Downtown Buffalo area by renewing your membership today!

The prices remain the same:
Contributing – $40
Student/Senior Citizen – $20
Special Friend – $75
Patron – $150

Renew online using the link below or renew by check to WFD, PO Box 173, Buffalo, NY 14205-0173

Funds go towards the development of engaging programs and events held throughout the year. This is an exciting time for Downtown Buffalo.
Continue to be a part of it by renewing your membership today!

Renewal Deadline February 21, 2019

Renewal Online: http://www.workingfordowntown.org/quick-renewal-form/

2019 Midwinter Celebration

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2019 Midwinter Celebration (formerly Post-Holiday Social)

Join Working For Downtown on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the new Aloft Hotel at 500 Pearl street for our Midwinter Celebration. This new mixed use development is on the corner of Pearl and W. Tupper with the parking ramp entrance on Franklin street.

As Churchill famously said “Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” We are sure he was talking about a Buffalo winter. Welcome in the longer days with us in the Billiards Room, a place Churchill would have fit in perfectly!

Enjoy:
  • Tour of the 12 – story new build Aloft Hotel and the adjacent fully renovated Buffalo Christian Center
  • Complimentary parking in the Aloft Hotel parking ramp (entrance on Franklin street)
  • Complimentary welcome glass of bubbly (or preferred drink) followed by a cash bar
  • Generous spread of appetizers
  • Learn about WFD’s upcoming events and happenings in the first half of 2019
  • Time to linger and catch up with other WFD members and guests
Tickets are as follows:

Early Bird pricing until January 21, 2019

  • Members: $25
  • Non-Members: $30

Pricing after January 21, 2019

  • Members: $30
  • Non-Members:$35

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Working For Downtown

Buffalo Talk/Walk – Shea’s Seneca – December 5th, 2018

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Join us for a unique mash-up of a Buffalo Talk AND Walk on December 5th! We will hold this month’s Buffalo Talk at the historic Shea’s Seneca location (NOT the library). Join us to learn about this repurposed gem in South Buffalo at 2178 Seneca Street. Schneider Development Services has created a multi-use building out of the former theatre. We will hear directly from Jake Schneider about the process and then he will give us a tour of the building. Hope to see  you there!

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