🌱 National Grid Gives Back + Bills Stadium Deal + The Tool Library

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox today with all the most important things happening in town. Including news on:

• National Grid, FeedMore WNY and Back to Basic Ministries are combining forces.
• The Bills stadium has a potential move.
• The Tool Library in University Heights

But first, today's weather:

Morning snow showers; breezy. High: 35. Low: 28.

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Here are the top five stories in Buffalo today:

1. Thursday at the Johnnie B. Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion, National Grid will partner with Back to Basic Ministries and FeedMore WNY to host a food drive and provide information about National Grid's community assistance options. National Grid will also donate 500 bags of groceries and go over company payment options. The event will last from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. Learn more about the event via WKBW 7.
2. According to Governor Kathy Hochul, the Bills stadium deal, which would move the football stadium to downtown Buffalo, is almost solidified. Hochul said that a community benefits agreement is an important part of the project so that the stadium can best serve the community. Already, the Bills are confirmed to stay in Buffalo for at least the next thirty years. Find more details at The Buffalo News.
3. The Tools Library, a volunteer organization in the University Heights neighborhood, lends tools to community members looking to fix-up and maintain their property. Founded in 2011, the library has over 3,000 tools in inventory. Read more through Buffalo Rising.
4. On account of the Erie County Department of Health, the Jesse Nash Health Center's covid testing and vaccine services will end at the end of January. Very few people have been utilizing this location since medical offices and pharmacies have been able to provide vaccines and testing. Considering it is more to vaccinate children under the age of three, the Erie County Department of Health Immunization Center will continue to offer the new pediatric vaccines. Visit Niagara Frontier Publications t learn more.
5. Home Beneath Our Feet, a local non-profit, teaches students a balanced lifestyle through holistic education. Founder Dwight Lowe says "we have them prepare mentally and physically, it's an all-wrap-around holistic healing and preparing them for everyday life." Learn more through Spectrum Local News.

Today in Buffalo:

• Exhibition of Paintings by Edward G. Bisone! Art Dialogue Gallery, 11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• Gear Day – Photography Class! Locust Street Art, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
• SciNight: Create a Backyard Sanctuary with Author Alan Baczkiewicz! Tifft Nature Preserve, 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
• Dancing with the Stars! Shea's Performing Arts Center, 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

From my notebook:

• Japanese Gardens Coated in Fresh Snow: "Museum in a snow globe! ☃️❄️Here are a few shots from around our Museum and the Japanese Garden today! #IntheBUF #BuffaloHistory #ExperiencingHistoryWithYou #BuffaloNY" (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• Scout the Red Panda: "How about a little bit of Scout to make this Monday easier?" (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Rise Collaborative: "@farrowband716 is a Rock ‘n Soul band from Buffalo you may remember from a 2021 Rise Report!" (Rise Collaborative via Instagram)
• Buffalo Dogs Mourn the Buffalo Bills Season: "THE POST SEASON ENDS 😫 FINAL: Bills 10 Bengals 27 🏈 #dogsofbuffalo #buffalobills" (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Buffalo State in Snow: "Buffalo State under a blanket of snow ❄️" (Buffalo State University via Facebook)
• Upcoming #LoveWeek at the Botanical Gardens: "Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it and we’ve got the perfect plan for every budget! #LoveWeek returns for our most romantic week of the whole year." (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• NFL Season Reflections: "After many ups and downs, will next year be the year for the Bills?⁠ ⁠ Grateful for another great season Buffalo! ❤️💙⁠ ⁠" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!