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Monthly Events &
Activities
This site will be updated as information becomes available. Please call the
Village Clerk's Office at 716-632-4120, press "0", 8:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m., for more information or check websites as indicated.
January
Family Movie Night at the Meeting
House – Friday, January 13, 2012 at 7:00 and 9:00 pm –
Free! Lady and the Tramp,
rated G at 7:00 pm followed by X-Men: First Class, rated PG-13 at 9:00 pm; sponsored by the
Village of Williamsville Youth & Recreation and Meeting House
Committees.
Movie and Dinner …At the Meeting House – Sunday, January
15, 2012 at 4:30 pm – Enjoy the free movie The Pink Panther at
the Meeting House, followed by dinner at the Milos
for only $13.95 per person. Music
will be performed by The Coquette Quintet prior to the movie. Click
here to view the flyer.
Music …At the Meeting House – Friday, January 27, 2012 at
7:00 pm – Enjoy a free performance by classical and Spanish
guitarist Mir Ali, followed by a meet and greet at Parings Wine Bar. Click here to view the flyer.
February
Family Movie Night at the Meeting
House – Friday, February 10, 2012 at 7:00 and 9:00 pm –
Free! Robin Hood, rated G
at 7:00 pm followed by The Dark Knight, rated PG-13
at 9:00 pm; sponsored by the
Village of Williamsville Youth & Recreation and Meeting House
Committees.
Winterfest in Glen Park - Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 1:00
pm to 4:00 pm - at the base of picturesque Glen Falls. Free. Family events.
Hayrides, petting zoo, hiking, sledding, snowshoeing, refreshments. Snow or
no snow event will go on. Click here
to view photos from past Winterfest events. Sponsored by the Village Youth
& Recreation Committee.
Movie and Dinner …At the Meeting House – Sunday, February
19, 2012 at 4:30 pm – Enjoy the free movie, Woody Allen’s Everyone
Says I Love You at the Meeting House, followed by dinner at the
Eagle House for only $13.95 per person.
Music will be performed by Quartet Alla Zingora prior to the
movie. Click here to view the
flyer.
Music …At the Meeting House – Friday, February 24, 2012
at 7:00 pm – Enjoy a free performance – back by popular
demand, the Fredonia State Trombone Choir! Click here to view the
flyer.
March
Voices and Viewpoints Speaker
Series at the Meeting House – Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 7:30 pm
– Free! Martin J. Bauer of the
WNY Railway Historical Society will speak on the events leading up to the
rail line in 1896. Click here to view flyer.
Family Movie Night at the Meeting
House – Friday, March 9, 2012 at 7:00 and 9:00 pm – Free! The Little Mermaid, rated G at
7:00 pm followed by Transformers: Dark of the Moon,
rated PG-13 at 9:00 pm; sponsored by the Village of Williamsville Youth
& Recreation and Meeting House Committees. Click
here to view flyer.
Movie and Dinner …At the Meeting House – Sunday, March
11, 2012 - at 4:30 pm – Free Movie! Enjoy the Irish Dancing documentary Jig
at the Meeting House, followed by dinner at the Creekview Restaurant for
only $13.95 per person.
Movie and Dinner …At the Meeting House – Sunday, March
18, 2012 - at 4:30 pm – Enjoy the free movie Waking Ned Devine at
the Meeting House, followed by dinner specials at various Village
restaurants. Music will be performed
by the Williamsville South String Quartet prior to the movie. Click
here to view the flyer.
April
Children's Egg Hunt
– April 1, 2012 at 11:00 am - on
Island Park More information to follow.
Movie and Dinner …At the Meeting House – Sunday, April
15, 2012 at 4:30 pm – Enjoy the free movie The Producers at the
Meeting House, followed by dinner at the Glen Park Tavern for only $13.95
per person. There will be music
prior to the movie.
Village Earth/Arbor Day Celebration – Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm - At
the Glen Park Nature
Center located on Glen Avenue.
May
Village-wide Tree Planting Day – Saturday May 5, 2012. Volunteers are always needed? Call
Village Hall at 632-4120, ext. 3002 for more info. Sponsored by Village of Williamsville Tree Board.
Parks and Planting Day –
Saturday, May 19, 2012 –
Help beautify your community by volunteering to plant in one of our
municipal gardens, or by assisting in your Village Parks! Then join your neighbors for a picnic in Island Park. The event begins at 9:00am and lasts into
the afternoon.
May - October - Farmer's Market at the Mill. - Williamsville Water Mill at 56 E. Spring St.
- Saturdays, May - October from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm - Home-grown
fruits & vegetables, cheeses, flowers, baked goods, wine, herbs, pasta,
organic meats and sausages, jams and jellies, honey, handmade soaps and so
much more. Meet your friends & neighbors, grab a fresh coffee and catch
up on all the Village news. Free children’s activities and live
entertainment on the steps of the Mill.
Memorial Day Parade. - Monday, May 28, 2012 at 2:00 pm
- Honoring our nation’s veterans. The parade starts at Williamsville South High School
marching west down Main Street
to Los Robles Street.
Call VFW Chairperson Wayne Sorrentino at 891-5164 for parade registration
form and more info.
June
3rd Annual Village
of Williamsville Youth Street Hockey
Tournament. – June 2, 2012 with a rain date of June
9, 2012 - Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. Located at Amherst
Municipal parking lot behind 5583
Main St.
Strawberry Social in Island
Park. - Island Park, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 from
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm -
Sponsored by the Rotary Club to benefit Village of Williamsville Youth
& Recreation Committee activities.
Free entrance. Clown, face
painting, etc. Tickets available for purchase for fresh strawberry sundaes
and other refreshments.
Family Movie Night in the Park. - Island
Park, June 29, 2012, at Dusk. - Free. Bring your
blankets, chairs and a picnic for family fun. Movie to be announced.
Sponsored by the Village Youth & Recreation Committee.
Annual
Village Garden
Walk. – Sunday, June
30, 2012 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - Free. Pick up your
garden map at the Village Meeting House (5658 Main St.) on the day of the
event. Dozens of Village residents'
gardens open to the public. Come for a delightful stroll while gathering
great garden tips and plenty of inspiration. Also, Village merchant Main Street
sidewalk sales.
The Garden Walk Committee Photo Click here to view photos from past
Garden Walks.
Music on Main
– Enjoy live outdoor music, while you shop and dine! Various groups play throughout the
Village every Thursday evening from 6-9pm.
July
Old Home Days. - Island
Park, July 10-13, 2012 from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm -
A popular celebration to honor a century-old community tradition. Parade,
food, amusements and rides, beer tent, music and family entertainment.
Visit oldhomedays.org
for up-to-date, daily schedule.
Music in the Park – 2012
Dates TBA – 7:00 pm – Come enjoy the music of the
Williamsville Community Band in beautiful Island Park!
Family Movie Night in the Park. - Island
Park, July 27, 2012, at Dusk. - Free. Bring your
blankets, chairs and a picnic for family fun. Movie to be announced.
Sponsored by the Village Youth & Recreation Committee.
3nd Annual Glen Park
Art Festival – July 28 & 29, 2012 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
– Along Glen Avenue
in picturesque Glen Park. Sponsored
by the Glen Park Joint Board, Village
of Williamsville, Town of Amherst, Amherst
Arts & Culture in Public Places Board, and the Williamsville Business
Association. Click here for an Artist
Application! Click here for waiver
form (required).
Music on Main
– Enjoy live outdoor music, while you shop and dine! Various groups play throughout the
Village every Thursday evening from 6-9 pm.
August
Taste of Williamsville. - Island
Park, Sunday, August 5, 2012 from noon to 9:00 pm
- Local restaurants offer their best culinary delights. Food tickets are
purchased on site the day of the event. Free children's activities and
headliner entertainment. Visit www.willvill.com for more information.
Family
Movie Night in the Park. - Island Park,
August 17, 2012, at Dusk. - Free. Bring your
blankets, chairs and a picnic for family fun. Movie to be announced.
Sponsored by the Village Youth & Recreation Committee.
Music on Main
– Enjoy live outdoor music, while you shop and dine! Various groups play throughout the
Village every Thursday evening from 6-9pm.
September
Oktoberfest – September 28 & 29, 2012. Taste of Williamsville. – Many events
throughout the Village sponsored by the Village of Williamsville
and the Williamsville Business Association.
More info to follow!
Glen Park Nature Day – Saturday September 29, 2012. Sponsored by the Village Youth &
Recreation Committee. More
information to follow.
October
Children’s Halloween Costume Contest/Parade
– Saturday, October 27, 2012 - Costume contest starts at 5:30
pm, Parade starts at 6:00 pm - Free. Costume contests at 5:30 p.m.
with prizes and children's parade begins from Rite Aide/Hampton Inn parking
lot then to Island
Park. Cider and
donuts, fun family activities. Sponsored by the Village Youth &
Recreation Committee.
November
Family Movie Night at the Meeting
House – 2012 Fall Dates TBA at 7:00 & 9:00 pm –
Free! A G-rated movie will be shown
at 7:00 pm, a PG-13 rated movie will be shown at 9:00 pm. Sponsored by the Village of Williamsville
Youth & Recreation and Meeting House
Committees.
December
Holiday Tree Lighting at Village Hall and Bonfire &
Refreshments in Island Park - Island
Park, Saturday December 1, 2012 at 6:00 pm. Free! Join us in lighting the
Tree in front of Village Hall. Take a short stroll back to Island Park and enjoy holiday singing
around the bonfire, refreshments, and a special visit from Santa on the
fire truck. Sponsored by the Village Youth & Recreation Committee.
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