In this issue
Church of the Good Shepherd
Sat., 6/22: Church of the Good Shepherd Strawberry Festival, 3 - 6 p.m
Buffalo Zoo
Nichols School
Martin House
Wed., 6/12: Martin House event - Stonewall 50, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Delaware Park and ring road
Sat. 6/1 - 31st Annual Independent Health Foundation Kid's Run, 9 a.m. on
Strong Community Schools - Adult and Child Programming Calendar
FREE programs and meals for adults and children available at community school and Parent Center locations city wide. The nearest Community School & Parent Center to Parkside is Bennett High School, 2885 Main Street. Visit the Buffalo Public Schools website for details.
Martin House Complex - Education & Event Calendar
For more information about events, such as tours, workshops, youth education classes, and adult lectures, check out their website.
Tri-Main Center - Event Calendar
2495 Main St, Buffalo, New York 14214
For more information about events, such as Game Space, Journey's End Refugee Services Farm Stand and CSA, and/or Free M&T 4th Fridays at the Buffalo Arts Studio, visit their website.
CoLab - Event Calendar
29 W. Northrup Buffalo, NY 14214
For more information about the Community Laboratory (CoLab) in the University Heights, such as free DIY bicycle maintenance, tree stewardship, housing repairs, and community meetings, check out their website.
The Foundry - Classes & Maker Spaces
298 Northampton Street, Buffalo, NY 14208
The Foundry works to increase neighborhood prosperity by empowering individuals through education and entrepreneurship. See here for: Adult and Youth Classes and Maker Spaces.
Preservation Buffalo Niagara (PBN)
617 Main Street, Suite 201 Buffalo, New York 14203
PBN is committed to bringing resources and results that ensure that our historic places thrive for generations to come. For more information about services and workshops, call: 716-852-3300 or visit their website.
If any of our elderly members are interested in attending any of these events, let us know. The PCA will work towards finding a ride for you.
Parkside Merchandise
Want to show off your Parkside Pride? The PCA has a wide variety of logo apparel, household items, and cards in our online store.
Dash's Tape Saver Program
Every time you shop at Dash's Market, save your receipt. Turn original receipts into the PCA office anytime (drop in our mail slot!) and we will submit them to Dash's office for cash back.
Street light out? Let us know!
If you see any dimming or nonworking street lights on their blocks, please let us know by emailing [email protected].com or calling the PCA office at (716) 838-1240.
Did you know we have a contractor list available for our friends and neighbors? Do you have a business recommendation to add to our list? Let us know!
PCA Sponsors
Quick Links
PCA News -May 31, 2019 
News from the PCA
Register for the Historic Tax Credit Workshop here
TICKETS! TICKETS! TICKETS!
21ST ANNUAL PARKSIDE TOUR OF HOMES AND GARDENS!!
GARDENERS! WE WANT YOU!
Interested in having your garden be apart of our Tour of Homes and Gardens event? Click here to sign up!
PCA Events Committee
For over 50 years the Parkside Community Association has sponsosred many programs and events. Our Events Committee Meeting will regularly meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6pm at Parkside Meadow and would love for you to join us. If you plan to attend, please let us know, so we can plan accordingly. Email [email protected] or call 838-1240!
Information from the Community
Elder Law Day is a free event open to the public which aims to provide up-to-date legal information on issues important to older adults and their caregivers. The day includes legal presentations by attorneys and experts on numerous legal issues such as, patient rights and advocacy, Medicaid & Medicare, estate and advance care planning, and more. Participants can also register for a free 15-minute, one-on-one consultation with a private attorney, and receive expert advice from community agencies tabling throughout the event.
Interested attendees are encouraged to register ahead of time at erie.gov/ELD. Those who are registered will receive a free lunch, raffle tickets for a basket raffle and a reusable canvas bag with program materials inside.
This free event is hosted by the Erie County Department of Senior Services and Center for Elder Law & Justice. For more information and to register, visit: https://elderjusticeny.org/event/elder-law-day/
The NYS Historic Tax Credit was expanded as part of the NYS budget. This now means that considerably more properties in the neighborhood are eligible for the credit. Apply here!
Unfortunately the Vernon Triangle and the homes around Medaille College are not included but the PCA has been working to expand the designation to include these two parts of the neighborhood.
Free Rabies Clinics
Tree Stewarding Seminars set for Parkside Lodge
The five two-hour sessions and leaders for each will be as follows:
- March 20th | Introduction to CTS, Tree Biology | S. Bachman; K. McCormick
- March 27th | Tree Maintenance, Insects and Diseases | B. Sayers
- April 3rd | Tree ID | T. Draves
- April 10th | Pruning, Safety and Regulations | L. Brockelbank
- April 17th | Tree Establishment and Planting Activity | J. Kisker
PCA Merchandise
PCA Pennants
There is no where else in Buffalo, NY with a legacy of community like Parkside. Display your love, whether you live here, work here, or are from the neighborhood. You can always call this home.
Click here to purchase your pennant today!
PCA Century Home Plaque Program
The Parkside Century Home Plaque Program celebrates our historically designed Frederick Law Olmsted neighborhood and the significance of its homes. The plaque is available to all homeowners in Parkside. The circa option is used for years that are estimated (for example, circa 1899). The cost of the plaque is $200.00 which includes shipping and handling to the PCA office.
Sign Up to Volunteer!
Would you like to Volunteer with the PCA's events? Take a look at which events the PCA needs assistance with by clicking below! Thank you!
All money raised helps support continuing non-profit programs of the Parkside Community Association—among them are the Summer Arts Camp for kids, Aging in Place, Crime Prevention, Housing Advocacy, Arts and Crafts Show, Traffic Safety, the renowned Parkside Tour of Homes and Garden & Architecture Tour, and the popular free summer “Movies in the Meadow” series.
