🌱 How Williamsville’s new vet tech grads are filling a growing job gap
Williamsville, New York Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Williamsville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Williamsville’s new vet tech grads are filling a growing job gap
Also on today's calendar: Homeless Alliance of WNY First-Ever Meat Raffle and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 60 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy and cool with a shower, temps: high: 53, low: 45.
- Friday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Trocaire College celebrates first graduating veterinary technology class amid growing demand for vet techs (wkbw.com) — Williamsville residents can now claim Trocaire College’s first-ever graduating class of veterinary technology students, trained at the new Transit Road vet science facility. Graduates describe intensive hands-on work with animals and strong job prospects, while the college is offering new Fall 2026 scholarships for future vet tech and nursing students. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Homeless Alliance of WNY First-Ever Meat Raffle →
Knights Events Center, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227,
6:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Sweet Home JV Softball @ Williamsville East →
Williamsville East High School, 151 Paradise Rd, East Amherst
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East Aurora at Williamsville South →
Williamsville South High School, 5950 Main St, Williamsville
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Amherst Chamber Toastmasters International →
Amherst Chamber of Commerce 400 Essjay Rd Ste 150 Williamsville, NY 14221
7:45 am -
English Conversation Groups
Clearfield Library Clearfield Branch Library
10:00 am -
Transit Lanes →
Transit Lanes Inc, 7850 Transit Rd, Williamsville
6:00 pm -
Kickinâ It Country 5/15/26 →
Salvatore's Hospitality, 6461 Transit Rd, Depew
7:00 pm -
Kickin’ It Country 5/15/26 →
Amherst Chamber of Commerce Salvatore's Hospitality 6461 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043
7:00 pm -
Lunch Mob Share 5/19/2026 →
Share Kitchen & Bar Room, 5590 Main St, Williamsville
12:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Tuesday May 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SUNY Erie Celebrates 5/13/2026 →
Amherst Chamber of Commerce Admiral Room Buffalo, NY
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DO: Dollars for Scholars Committee Meeting
Sweet Home Csd Buffalo, NY 14228
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ProNet 2nd/4th Wednesday
Amherst Chamber of Commerce
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HS- M.S. Showcase Rehearsal
Cheektowaga-Maryvale UFSD PAC
2:20 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mason Campbell is the best window washer in town.
I highly recommend him. He was polite, courteous, thorough and extraordinarily helpful. You can contact him at (716) 713-3082. As well. Great prices… (Nextdoor Park Club Ln)
🗞 Nearby News
Amherst
- In ‘The Boroughs,' a ragtag group unites to battle monsters. They just all happen to be in their 70s. (bostonglobe.com)
- Trader Joe's settlement deadline is approaching. Here's who can file a claim (ithacajournal.com)
- New York State Police Issue Nearly 1,000 Work Zone Citations During ‘Operation Hard Hat' (roadsbridges.com)
University at Buffalo
- Community foundation awards 2026 Wilson legacy grants (buffalonews.com)
- Which Bills games should be in prime time? Here are 5 good options (wgrz.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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