Community Calendar

Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity
for parents/caregivers & siblings

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month... FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME!

MUST REGISTER BY: SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2025

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Gd1K6rlcdexf_Xy16zAp1ENmmAGf2gqOvxEVeK5aLgSBjA/viewform?usp=dialog

OR CALL 716-272-2474 for more information

Join our FREE beginner Javanese gamelan class!
Six weeks of fun community oriented gamelan music classes. We will discuss and practice basic Javanese gamelan skills, theories and methods in an inclusive and fun environment. Sessions are led in a Javanese community oriented style and will focus on players learning several instrument types.

Class Topics will include but are not limited to:
Basic introduction to gamelan instruments, form and function.
Cultural contexts of gamelan music genres and related art forms like wayang and dance.
How to hold mallets properly and play several gamelan instruments.
How to listen to gamelan music as a player and listener.
Structure of a gamelan music piece.
How do devise elaborating parts on Peking and Bonang instruments.

Curious about Javanese gamelan? Join our 6-week Intro to Javanese Gamelan class starting October 15, where you’ll learn theory, instrument techniques, and the cultural roots behind the music. A rare chance to dive into something new and transformative in a community oriented setting.

Class Fees are sliding scale to ensure people with any economic status may participate.

Want to get over your public speaking nerves to give dynamic presentations?
Need to network with local Buffalo professionals?
Interested in becoming a public speaker in a friendly environment?
Downtown Toastmasters of Buffalo is currently meeting at 7:30 AM each Friday. Meetings are held at Buffalo State, Caudell Hall, Room 110. arking is available in front of the building.

Members and guests are encouraged to come 10-15 minutes early to set up the room and mingle. When you enter the building, look for the Toastmasters banner. Room 110 is in the foyer of the Russell J. Salvatore Demonstration Kitchen and Culinary Theatre. Come early to meet members and get your guest packet before the meeting starts.

oin Buffalo's beginner FREE Balinese gamelan music program! Six weeks of fun community oriented gamelan music classes! We will discuss and practice basic Balinese gamelan skills and methods in an inclusive and fun environment. Sessions are led in a Balinese community oriented style and will focus on players learning several instrument types.

Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity
for parents/caregivers & siblings

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month... FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME!

MUST REGISTER BY: SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2025

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Gd1K6rlcdexf_Xy16zAp1ENmmAGf2gqOvxEVeK5aLgSBjA/viewform?usp=dialog

OR CALL 716-272-2474 for more information

Curious about Javanese gamelan? Join our 6-week Intro to Javanese Gamelan class starting October 15, where you’ll learn theory, instrument techniques, and the cultural roots behind the music. A rare chance to dive into something new and transformative in a community oriented setting.

Class Fees are sliding scale to ensure people with any economic status may participate.

Want to get over your public speaking nerves to give dynamic presentations?
Need to network with local Buffalo professionals?
Interested in becoming a public speaker in a friendly environment?
Downtown Toastmasters of Buffalo is currently meeting at 7:30 AM each Friday. Meetings are held at Buffalo State, Caudell Hall, Room 110. arking is available in front of the building.

Members and guests are encouraged to come 10-15 minutes early to set up the room and mingle. When you enter the building, look for the Toastmasters banner. Room 110 is in the foyer of the Russell J. Salvatore Demonstration Kitchen and Culinary Theatre. Come early to meet members and get your guest packet before the meeting starts.

Join Buffalo’s only Javanese gamelan music program, completely free! Explore a new hobby with six weeks of fun community oriented Javanese gamelan music classes. Here we’ll practice basic Javanese gamelan skills, theories, and methods in an inclusive and fun environment. Sessions are led in a Javanese community oriented style and will focus on players learning several instrument types.

Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity
for parents/caregivers & siblings

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month... FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME!

MUST REGISTER BY: SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2025

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Gd1K6rlcdexf_Xy16zAp1ENmmAGf2gqOvxEVeK5aLgSBjA/viewform?usp=dialog

OR CALL 716-272-2474 for more information