🌱 How Orchard Park widows are finding a “second family” this fall
Orchard Park, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Orchard Park! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Orchard Park widows are finding a “second family” this fall
Also on today's calendar: NERDS GONE WILD at Fox Run Orchard Park!.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Second family': Free Southtowns group helps people rebuild after losing spouse (wkbw.com) — Widowed and widowering Orchard Park residents can plug into a free Southtowns support group that now draws up to 85 people twice a month, often meeting at Chestnut Ridge Park. The group is also helping bring a one-day Camp Widow program to Buffalo on October 10, offering workshops and social connections for anyone rebuilding life after losing a spouse or partner. 
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★ Featured events ★
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River Lynch: NY Beer Project - Orchard Park | 6pm (Solo Show) →
New York Beer Project Lodge, 245 Windward Rd, Orchard Park
6:00 pm
Monday August 10
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Other local events
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NERDS GONE WILD at Fox Run Orchard Park! →
Fox Run at Orchard Park, One Fox Run Ln, Orchard Park
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ladies 9 Hole Guest Day →
East Aurora Country Club, 300 Girdle Rd, East Aurora
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Judge Rooth - Criminal Court 10:00AM →
Hamburg, NY Calendar Hamburg, NY 14075
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Movie Series In-Person
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library Auditorium, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
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Flora & Fauna Fashion Show →
The Bank of EA, 649 Main St, East Aurora
6:00 pm -
Judge Rooth - Criminal/Traffic Court 10:00AM →
Hamburg, NY Calendar Hamburg, NY 14075
10:00 am -
Stop The Violence Coalition In-Person
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library Auditorium, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
4:00 pm -
The Comedy of Errors@Hamburg, NY →
Memorial Park, 59 Lake St, Hamburg
6:30 pm -
Buffalo Genealogical Society of the African Diaspora In-Person
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library Miles Room, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
11:00 am -
Hamburg Casino →
Hamburg Gaming, 5820 South Park Ave, Hamburg
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42 North Brewing Company →
42 North Brewing Company, 25 Pine St, East Aurora
4:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
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🗞 Nearby News
West Seneca
- FREE Admission: Live Dj Disco Night at Buffalo River Grove (stepoutbuffalo.com)
- Stolen vehicle pursuit ends with arrests in Buffalo (newportdispatch.com)
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Hamburg
- State Department of Transportation Returning to the 2026 Erie County Fair, Highlighting Important Work That Enhances Public Safety Across Western New York (einpresswire.com)
- Whiskey Riff Raff Podcast with Brantley Gilbert (whiskeyriff.com)
- Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra Enters Major Partnership with Michael Otto Foundation (operawire.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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