Lancaster/Depew Bee

Depew resident Elizabeth Nelson, longtime employee at Fox Run at Orchard Park, has been promoted to a newly created role aimed at supporting its expanding marketing and sales operations, the retirement community announced.

“Elizabeth has a sharp recall for waitlist depositors and brings strong organizational skills along with a sense of humor to the team,” said CEO Bill Wlodarczyk.

Pictured below: Depew resident and Fox Run employee Elizabeth Nelson. (Contributed photo)

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Over the weekend, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara, and Southern Tier held a successful meat raffle with hundreds of attendees at The Grapevine Banquets & Event Center in Depew.

The event, which took place Saturday, April 11, drew funding in support of the organization's mission to connect caring adults with local youth as mentors and friends. According to the organization, this mission has impacted the lives of over 12,500 kids over the last fifty years.

Pictured below: Volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters help out with the meat raffled held Saturday in Depew. (Contributed photo)

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Arbor Day in Lancaster means that it’s time for the Forestry Department’s annual Poster Contest, inviting students from grades 4, 5 & 6 in Lancaster and Depew to participate.

This year’s theme is “What trees do for you and the community.” Students are encouraged to get creative and think of some ways to illustrate how the trees around us benefit everyone to be submitted for an award.

The deadline for the contest is April 17; and the winners will be honored at the Town of Lancaster’s Arbor Day Celebration at Westwood Park at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the park’s pavilion.

For a copy of the guidelines and entry form, contact Judy Wozniak at 716-684-3320.

Check out more springtime events in the Lancaster-Depew Bee.

Town of Lancaster Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

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