🌱 Elite teen hockey players are training in Amherst this summer—here’s why
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- Elite teen hockey players are training in Amherst this summer—here’s why
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
- Sunday: More humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
- Monday: Mainly cloudy and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Player Development Camps Play Pivotal Role To USA Hockey's Success (usahockey.com) — USA Hockey is bringing hundreds of elite teenage players to development camps in Amherst this summer, giving the town a front-row seat to future Olympians. The weeklong sessions mix high-level coaching, games, and off-ice training designed to sharpen skills and introduce young athletes to the culture of USA Hockey. 
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Caffeinated Connections 7/28/26
Amherst Chamber of Commerce Kaylena Marie's Artisan Bakery + Cafe of Buffalo 884 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202
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ProNet 1st/3rd Wednesday
Amherst Chamber of Commerce 400 Essjay Road Suite 150 Williamsville, NY 14221
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Sports Trivia Night at Dick's House of Sport 7/30/26
Amherst Chamber of Commerce Dick's House of Sport 4200 Ridge Lea Rd. Amherst, NY 14228
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English Conversation Groups
Clearfield Library Clearfield Branch Library
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Batavia Downs 2026 Summer Concert Series
Amherst Chamber of Commerce Batavia Downs
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Frank's Mr. Plumber's Family Movie Night 7/31/26
Amherst Chamber of Commerce Front Lawn of Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center 1 Pool Plaza, Buffalo NY, 14223
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Riftbound League of Legends Vendetta Pre-Rift Event →
Dave & Adam's Retail Store, 8075 Sheridan Dr, Williamsville
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Caffeinated Connections 7/28/26
Amherst Chamber of Commerce Kaylena Marie's Artisan Bakery + Cafe of Buffalo 884 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202
9:00 am -
ProNet 1st/3rd Wednesday
Amherst Chamber of Commerce 400 Essjay Road Suite 150 Williamsville, NY 14221
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Invisible Touch - 80's Cover Band: Invisible Touch at Sams Food truck Wednesdays →
Samuel's Grande Manor, 8750 Main St, Williamsville
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Sports Trivia Night at Dick's House of Sport 7/30/26
Amherst Chamber of Commerce Dick's House of Sport 4200 Ridge Lea Rd. Amherst, NY 14228
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English Conversation Groups
Clearfield Library Clearfield Branch Library
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🗞 Nearby News
Williamsville
- Tops Markets Tops Last Year's Total Raised For CMN Hospitals (theshelbyreport.com)
- Former Sabres found new jobs as free agents this summer (buffalohockeybeat.com)
Tonawanda
- Former industrial dump site could become Tonawanda's newest riverfront park (wkbw.com)
- Tonawanda man receives maximum sentence for fatal machete attack in Buffalo's Riverside neighborhood (wnypapers.com)
- Happy Hour with Matt Russell Quartet (stepoutbuffalo.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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