Author: Deputy County Executive Lisa Chimera
In Buffalo and Erie County we are fortunate to have great cultural, educational and recreational institutions. As we approach the end of the school year, I would like to take the opportunity to highlight ways for families to take advantage of these spaces during the summer months.
First, I remind everyone that in July our nation will celebrate its 250th Birthday, or semiquincentennial. America 250 will be celebrated nationwide, including here in Erie County. You can check out what’s going on locally at Erie County 250. But be sure to check back regularly for newly added events!
In the meantime, you can get involved now by making a 9-inch by 9-inch fabric square (sewn or constructed using glue) for the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s “We the People” Community Quilt Project.
And children are invited to participate too! Throughout the rest of this month and June, Explore & More Children’s Museum will offer quilt workshops for children ages five through 10 at BECPL branches. For specific dates and times, visit www.buffalolib.org/whats-happening. A quilt of these unique fabric squares will be sewn together in August…