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In this issue
Buffalo Zoo
Fri. and Sat., Oct. 11 and 12: "Celebrate Halloween at the Buffalo Zoo", 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Delaware Park and ring road.
Sun., Oct .27: Yellow Jacket/Fleet Feet Pumpkins in the Park 5K and Kids' Runs, 10 a.m.
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
Wed., Oct. 30: Lecture: "Bunshaft and Buffalo" book talk and signing, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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.
Medaille College:
Fri., Oct. 18: Honors Convocation Ceremony, 7 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 19: Undergrad Open House, 9 a.m. - noon
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] 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 - October 11th, 2019 
News from the PCA
Photos from the "Canopy of Neighbors is Coming to Parkside" meeting 7/23. For more info about how they can help click here
Information from the Community
Reminder from the Buffalo Property Tax Coalition:
Tuesday, October 15, 11am in Room 1417 of City Hall will be the Common Council Caucus meeting. Here, the Council will be discussing how it will vote on the property tax exemption for seniors in the Fruit Belt. The City is trying to say that this policy is the solution to displacement from the reassessment. The Coalition’s position is that this is NOT the solution. This legislation only applies to 7 census tracts in the City, requires 25 years of continuous ownership, is for seniors only, and has household income limit of $30k. We’ve been arguing that this legislation was meant to protect only the Fruit Belt (and very few Fruit Belt residents at that)—not the rest of the City. If the Council votes to approve this, homeowners in the following areas will not be protected: West Side, Oxford Ave area, North Buffalo, Old First Ward, Hamlin Park, Riverside, and many more (the vast majority of the City).
What you can do:
- Publicize the meeting.We need lots of people there!
- Call your councilmemberand tell them what you think of the proposed exemption
- Go to the meetingon Tuesday and tell them how the assessment will impact you and what you think of the proposed exemption. The Buffalo Property Tax Coalition’s perspective is that the Council should not pass this legislation until it:
- Is city-wide
- has shorter length of homeownership req.
- has no age restriction, is income-based only
We know that daytime meetings are not ideal, but please go to the meeting if you are able, and recruit your neighbors to attend too! This may be our last chance to influence the Council to create a comprehensive exemption that will protect vulnerable homeowners across the City.
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.
