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February 2026
Flyer for the 6th Annual WNY MLK Day of Service on February 16th at Bethel AME Church, Buffalo, NY, with event details, sponsors' logos, and an image of Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK Jr. Day of Service – RESCHEDULED

Dear Volunteers and WNY Community, Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and care for one another following our recent postponement. We are excited to share that our 2026 MLK Day of Service has been officially rescheduled for Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents’ Day. We are looking forward to coming back together under safer […]
16 Feb
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Bethel AME Church
1525 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY
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Colorful geometric design with silhouettes of a woman's profile and raised hands, alongside the text "February is Black History Month" in bold black letters.

Buffalo Black History Firsts and More

Buffalo’s Black history includes many stories of unsung heroes and lesser-known trailblazers. Explore the stories below of the city’s first Black author, playwright, juror and television host. https://buffalohistory.org/discover-these-5-buffalo-black-history-firsts/   And discover even more Buffalo firsts of all kinds, more than 350 of them.  Use this link the list of all 350 of our black neighbors who […]
19 - 28 Feb
All Day
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March 2026
Illustration of diverse women standing together against a blue background with the words "History Month" at the top.

Women’s History Month: National Women’s History Museum

Did you know there is a National Women History Museum devoted to the advancements and accomplishment of Women in our world.  Check it out at this link: ttps://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history AND. The Library of Congress and some fabulous books on amazing women who helped to shape our world.  Here is their link: https://library-of-congress-shop.myshopify.com/collections/womens-history-books?page=1    
01 - 08 Mar
All Day
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GREAT DECISIONS

GREAT DECISIONS  The League sponsors the discussion group Great Decisions and we are assessing continuing in 2026, dependent on sufficient interest. The group meets from March through October and each month discusses a chapter from the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions booklet. The books are available at the FPA website https://fpa.org/great-decisions/and cost $35 plus shipping, […]
06 Mar
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Illustration of four women’s silhouettes in various colors next to the words “Women’s History Month” on a light background.

Women’s History Month – Books and Movies

Check out this You Tube video link about Books that highlight Women:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXNinhSVP5M and then there are Movies.   Here  are some picks about women that made a difference: The Help Hidden Figures The Six Triple Eight Suffragette Norma Rae A Women called Moses Silkwood Black Panther:  Wakanda Forever The Color Purple The Woman KIng […]
08 - 15 Mar
All Day
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A person walks past a building with large illuminated yellow letters reading "LET'S CHANGE" above the entrance. Traffic lights and street signs are visible in the foreground.

City of Buffalo Charter Revision Commission

https://www.buffalony.gov/1802/City-of-Buffalo-Charter-Revision-Commiss Did you know that the rules under which the City of Buffalo does business are undergoing a review?  That changes will be happening?  That you can offer YOUR ideas to the Commission?  Check out the link above, or scroll down for some information and meeting dates and times taken from the site. City of […]
12 Mar - 15 Aug
All Day
Various Locations. Check the webisite for specific dates, times and places.
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Illustration of diverse women in colorful clothing, viewed from the back, with the text "Women's History Month" above them on a light background.

Buffalo Women Who Made History

We had special women Western New York history.  This link honors our own:  https://hellobuffalohikes.com/buffalo-women-who-made-history-a-compilation/
15 - 22 Mar
All Day
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Yellow and black graphic with the text "NO KINGS" on a painted sign, and "NO THRONES. NO CROWNS. NO KINGS. MARCH 28" with a website link nokings.org.

No Kings Rally – Save the Date

Mark your calendars and spread the word.  Next NO Kings Rally will be on March 28th!  Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.    
15 - 28 Mar
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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April 2026

GREAT DECISIONS

GREAT DECISIONS  The League sponsors the discussion group Great Decisions and we are assessing continuing in 2026, dependent on sufficient interest. The group meets from March through October and each month discusses a chapter from the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions booklet. The books are available at the FPA website https://fpa.org/great-decisions/and cost $35 plus shipping, […]
06 Apr
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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