New six-week Writers’ Workshop to begin October 3 at Dog Ears

A new six-week session of the Writers’ Workshop for adults is slated at Dog Ears Bookstore & Café, 688 Abbott Road, Buffalo. Classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Thursday, Oct. 3.

All participants will present current writing efforts that will be gently critiqued. Light refreshments are included, and the cost is $75 for all six meetings. Workshops will continue on Oct. 10, 17 and 24 and Nov. 7 and 14.                            

To register for the Writers’ Workshop, please call the bookstore at 823-2665 or email John Schreier at jmarkschrei@aol.com.

Dog Ears to offer new Puppy Tales series

A new six-week Puppy Tales series at Dog Ears Bookstore & Café, located at 688 Abbott Road in South Buffalo, will kick off at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4.

Open to children ages 3 and 4 accompanied by a parent or guardian, Puppy Tales runs on six consecutive Friday mornings and each session includes three stories, a craft and healthy snacks. Sessions are skill- and book-based and the cost is $30 per child. Puppy Tales is limited to 15 children.

Puppy Tales is a great way to prepare students for Pre-K. To register for Puppy Tales, please visit the bookstore or call 823-2665.

Dog Ears Bookstore to host annual Kids ‘I Read It’ Run

Dog Ears Bookstore & Café will host its annual Kids “I Read It” Run for children 10 and under on Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Cazenovia Park Casino in South Buffalo. 

There will also be plenty of prizes and surprises for participants!

There will also be plenty of prizes and surprises for participants!

There will be four age categories for the races: Under 4 at 10 a.m., ages 4 and 5 at 10:15 a.m., ages 6 and 7 at 10:30 a.m., and ages 8 to 10 at 10:45 a.m. Race day registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Caz Casino.

There will also be plenty of prizes and surprises for participants, including books and T-shirts!

The pre-registration cost is $10, with registrations due by Sept. 25. Registration forms are available at Dog Ears Bookstore. Race day registration increases to $12.

A nonprofit neighborhood bookstore, Dog Ears Bookstore & Café is located at 688 Abbott Road in South Buffalo. For more information, please call 823-2665. You can also follow Dog Ears Bookstore on Facebook for frequent updates.

Thank you, Erie County!

We would like to thank Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Erie County for their ongoing support of the arts in WNY, including programs offered here at Dog Ears Bookstore. Please know that your support is greatly appreciated!

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