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

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.

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.

The Step Challenge is a month-long initiative where participants log their steps to promote physical activity and well-being. participate solo or create a team, and win awesome prizes!

Join us on Thursday, April 2nd at Salvatore's Chandelier Bar for a special evening that supports families in our community
Salvatore’s is generously donating 20% of all Chandelier Bar sales during the event to benefit Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network (BPPN).
Mark your calendars for a night of delicious food, smooth blues, and making a difference for families in our community!
More information: Denise dhj@bppn.org or 716-884-6711 ext. 1004

Join our FREE Intro to Balinese Dance class!

Join our fun community oriented dance classes and get moving! We will demonstrate and practice basic Balinese dance skills and methods in an inclusive and fun environment. Balinese dance is beautiful movement art that uses the whole body and is incredibly expressive.
This class will teach fundamental movements and positions as well as learning choreography for two Balinese dance songs.

The Nurturing Fathers Program is an evidence based, culturally competent, and validated program; proven successful in positively impacting parental attitudes and behaviors of men.

The Step Challenge is a month-long initiative where participants log their steps to promote physical activity and well-being. participate solo or create a team, and win awesome prizes!

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.

The Step Challenge is a month-long initiative where participants log their steps to promote physical activity and well-being. participate solo or create a team, and win awesome prizes!