🌱 Climate Action Plan + Sheriff Office + Minority Business Directory

Good morning, Buffalo! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue, you'll read about these stories and more...

• Erie County Community Climate Action Plan
• That Brown Bag Minority Business Directory
• Road Less Traveled Productions' The Thin Place review

But first, today's weather:

A little morning snow; windy. High: 40. Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories in Buffalo today:

1. In response to the regional, national, and international climate events this year, Erie County is developing a Community Climate Action Plan. An Erie County Climate Showcase will occur at D’Youville on March 18 for concerned residents and those working with a business or organization that could help with developing the plan. Find out more details at Buffalo Rising.
2. Currently, of 160 workers in the Sheriff's Office, there is one Black male and no Black women, Hispanic men, or Hispanic women workers. The sheriff’s office is hoping to recruit more diverse individuals and held a forum on Friday to address the need. (WKBW 7)
3. That Brown Bag Minority Business Directory, a directory of Black and Brown-owned local businesses, includes nearly 500 businesses and has consistently been expanded since 2018. Shantelle Patton, who created and updates the directory, sees it as a community-need and cites that most minority businesses fail within their first five years, often due to lack of exposure. View the directory here: "That Brown Bag Minority Business Directory" and (WGRZ 2)
4. Road Less Traveled Productions' performance of “The Thin Place” runs until the end of March. Theater critic, Michael Rabice, says the play's ending leaves you with more questions than answers in this successful and ghostly story. Broadway World Buffalo)
5. Cheektowaga's Walden Fire District encountered a structure fire on Monday. The fire presumably started from an unattached garage on Dale Road right behind the T-Mobile on Walden Avenue. The cause of fire remains undetermined. (WIVB 4)

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Today in Buffalo:

• ConnectLife Blood Drive! Hamburg Brewing Company, 10:00 AM
• Afternoon Filmmaking Workshop: Dreams, Gestures, and Memoir! Squeaky Wheel, 1:00 PM
• Preserving, Presenting and Promoting the legacy of African American Music! Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library, 6:00 PM
• Live at Aloft! 500 Pearl, 6:00 PM
• Wine Pairing Dinner! Rizotto Italian Eatery & Sweetery, 6:15 PM
• Brian Skerry: Secrets of the Whales-National Geographic Live! Kleinhans Music Hall, 7:00 PM

From my notebook:

• South Buffalo Home: "Tuscarora Road - South Buffalo" (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)
• Nachos in Town: "DAY 26: A bonus post! Because nachos. 👇️⁠ ⁠ Tag your favorite spot(s), save this post for future reference 💾, and stay tuned to see who makes the best nachos in town!" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Shepherd Mix: "Adoptable Arlo 🥰 Arlo is a big shaggy shepherd mix with lopsided ears and the softest fur. When he meets you, he takes a second to figure you out and then he’s mush 🥹 He loves leaning into you for gentle pets, neck scratches and cuddles. (City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• "City of Good Neighbors" Slogan History: "Welcome to the City of Good Neighbors! It was during this month in 1940 that Buffalo officially adopted "The City of Good Neighbors" as its slogan." (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• 2023 Buffalo Day of Jewish Learning: "Please join the Buffalo Jewish community for the 2023 Buffalo Day of Jewish Learning! Hosted by Professor Alex Green, Buffalo Community Jewish Educator in the University at Buffalo Department of Jewish Thought, this event will celebrate." (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)
• Get Fit Challenge: "The Get Fit Challenge is underway. To help you keep track of your fitness progress, we’ll be using the Evolt 360 body composition scanner. Nathaniel explains a little bit of how it works. Let’s get fit!" (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

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