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In this section you can find the latest news for Kenmore residents, KVIS members, general announcements, updates on events and more.

Kenmore Celebrates Canine Companions with Dog Days of Kenmore

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 13, 2013

Contact:  Melissa Foster – 877-0477

  

The Northtown Subaru Dog Days of Kenmore will be held Sunday, June 23rd from noon to 4:00 pm in Mang Park.

This free event, presented by the Kenmore Village Improvement Society includes live music by Creek Bend Band, more than 50 dog-related vendors, K-9 and other demonstrations, clinics, and more. Contests will include dog/owner look alike, best costume, and best trick.  Our guest judge this year will be Senator Mark Grisanti, a well-known animal advocate.  Food from Buffalo Lloyd Taco Truck and Amy’s truck, as well as other food will be available for sale.

“Everyone should save the date for this very heart warming, meaningful, and fun event,” said KVIS President Melissa Foster, “Come for lunch and plan to stay for contests, demonstrations, dog vendors, and new this year, a dog parade.”

Leading the parade for the canine social event of the season will be Phoenix, the small jack russell terrier known for his miraculous recovery from severe burns in late 2012.  Now a foster dog, it was announced this week that he will become a therapy dog.

For the complete schedule of Dog Days of Kenmore events visit www.dogdayswny.com.  For more information, visit the KVIS website at www.villageofkenmore.com, or Facebook Page.

 

The mission of the Kenmore Village improvement Society (KVIS) is to improve the quality of Village life through consistent communication, engaging education, and thoughtful action.  For more details or information about KIVS, visit our website at www.VillageOfKenmore.com or contact Melissa Foster at (716) 877-0477.

Ed Adamczyk comments on KVIS

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“She wished she could live in a place like this” by Ed Adamczyk in the Ken-Ton Record.

PDF: KVIS 5th Ed

Kenmore Village Improvement Society Celebrates Five Years

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KENMORE, NY – The Kenmore Village Improvement Society (KVIS) invites area residents to their 5th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 18th starting at 5:30 PM under a large tent at Mang Park (near the Cultural Center) on Mang Avenue between Wilbur Ave. and Military Rd.

Tickets are $15.00 per person (children 8 and under – free) and includes a buffet dinner  by Kevin’s Catering, music by Babik, a big dance floor, basket auction, and  much  more. “We’re delighted to celebrate the many accomplishments of the KVIS with our friends and neighbors in such a fun way,” says KVIS President, Melissa Foster.

Tickets are available through May 15th only at Watson’s Chocolates, 2908 Delaware  Avenue or Colvin Cleaners, 2952 Elmwood  Avenue in the Village of Kenmore or by contacting  the KVIS at 877-0477 or email mail@villageofkenmore.com.

 

The mission of the Kenmore Village improvement Society (KVIS) is to improve the quality of Village life through consistent communication, engaging education, and thoughtful action.  Since its start in May of 2008, membership in KVIS has grown to over 600 members.  For more details or information about KIVS, visit our website at www.VillageOfKenmore.com or contact Melissa Foster at (716) 877-0477.

Big Kenmore Clean Up Pictures

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You are Invited to the KVIS 5th Anniversary Celebration

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Saturday, May 18th, 5:30 pm under a very large tent in Mang Park. Delicious Buffet Dinner with Special Desserts, Awards Presentation, Live Music (Babik will play from 7:30 -9:30 then a well-known area DJ will take over from there playing everyone’s favorites), Dance Floor and more.

Tickets $15 each; Children 8 years of age and under free when accompanied by an adult. Wine & Beer available by suggested donation.

Tickets available at select Kenmore businesses, through a KVIS member, or by contacting the KVIS.

mail@villageofkenmore.com
(716) 877-0477

Chris Sachs Memorial Scholarship Application

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The Chris Sachs Memorial Scholarship is requesting applications.

 

The application is here (PDF):

Scholarship Application

 

More information about Chris Sachs is here.

Volunteers Needed for Big Kenmore Clean Up

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KENMORE, NY – The Kenmore Village Improvement Society (KVIS) is holding their third annual Big Kenmore Clean Up on Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. – rain or shine.

Volunteers of all ages are needed to sweep, collect trash, weed, and clean public spaces in the Village. Those participating will be cleaning Delaware Road and Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, Elmwood, and Military Avenues, and Mang Park. This is a great way for those living in the Kenmore area to help Spring Clean our shared spaces. The Big Kenmore Clean Up will be focusing on cleaning these areas in the morning while many KVIS Block Clubs will be cleaning their own individual blocks in the afternoon.

“This is a terrific opportunity for families, individuals, or even students needing volunteer hours to perform a very rewarding community service,” says KVIS President, Melissa Foster. Volunteers will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Village Green, the area in front of the Village Municipal Building on Delaware Avenue. Garbage bags will be provided. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves; brooms and gardening tools to help tend to the Delaware Avenue & Municipal Parking gardens; disposable gloves will be available.

For more information about the Big Kenmore Clean up, please call 877-0477 or e-mail mail@villageofkenmore.com.

KVIS Hosts New Neighbors Welcome Party

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The Kenmore Village Improvement Society (KVIS) New Neighbors Welcome Party will be held Saturday April 13 from 12 to 3 pm at the Kenmore Community Center at 135 Wilbur Avenue. All Village residents and especially those who have moved to Kenmore from January 2011
to the present are invited to attend this free event.

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KVIS Kicks off Get Fit Kenmore

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KENMORE, NY – The Kenmore Village Improvement Society (KVIS) invites area residents to the kick-off of Get Fit Kenmore on Saturday, February 16th from 10:00 am to 4 pm at the Cultural Center on Mang Avenue between Wilbur Ave. and Military Rd.

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KVIS Celebrates Groundhog Day

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KENMORE, NY – The Kenmore Village Improvement Society (KVIS) invites area
residents to its second annual Groundhog Day Celebration Event, Saturday,
February 2nd starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Village Green located at Delaware
Avenue and Delaware Road.

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