What's going on - week of 5/26-6/1

Each week I will be publishing 2 posts - Mondays will be articles and reviews. Thursdays will be a "What's Going On" feature, in which I highlight upcoming events and ticket deadlines.

Congratulations! You made it to the long weekend! Memorial day weekend is a great time to get active - there is always a lot of "beginning of summer" events going on (however, please do not forget to thank those in the armed forces, and to send positive energy/say a prayer/light a candle/do whatever you do for those that were killed in action - without their sacrifice, there are a lot of freedoms that we would no longer be able to enjoy).

Here's some of what's coming up this week:

5/26 - Tonight (Thursday) at 6:30 is a FREE Sports and Adventure Nutrition Class at Survival of the Gear on Niagara Falls Blvd. "Want to go farther, faster, or more extreme in your outdoor adventures? Learn how to fuel your body for optimal performance, enjoyment, and safety."

5/27 - Tomorrow night (Friday) at 6PM is Yoga in Bidwell Park with Yogis In Service - this volunteer organization will be collecting donations at this event, and the proceeds will go toward bringing movement classes to those who don't currently have access to them. Live music and a yoga class from 6:30 until 7:30, with the party continuing at Mr. Goodbar afterwards. A $5, $10, or $20 donation is recommended (and a $5 donation at the door at Goodbar buys your first drink).

5/28 - Saturday, all day (starting at 8AM), check out the Summer Kickoff Sweat Sesh with Love in Motion Yoga. Try out Yoga flow, cardio, PiYo, bootcamp, barre, HIIT, power yoga, and finally a cool down with Vinyasa yoga - see their facebook event for session times!

5/28 & 5/29 - This Saturday and Sunday, check out some of the options that Explore Buffalo has available to stay active, and see parts of our city in a brand new way - all through the weekend they will have Silo City tours (both from the ground, and from the silos themselves), kayak tours or elevator alley, and walking tours of Hamlin Park and East Aurora. Please see their website for ticket information and recommendations. These are ticketed events with limited spots, so it is recommended to book ahead (for kayak tours, a rental kayak and a lesson on the basics will be provided).

Photo from Explore Buffalo's  Facebook page

5/30 - MEMORIAL DAY - please remember to say a quiet "thank you" to those that died for our county.

• Check out this link to find a memorial day parade near you. 
• Slow Roll Buffalo will be holding a bike event on Monday at 5:30PM. These are every Monday, and kick off from a different spot each week - this week, the roll starts at the Naval/Military Park in downtown Buffalo. This event is FREE. 
• Buffalo Hula Hoop Group will be holding a Memorial Monday Night Hoop Jam at 6PM. Ever want to check out hoop dancing? This event is for you! They will be gathering across from the backside of the Albright Knox art gallery near the Lincoln Statue. This event is free and open to the public. 
• Also meeting in the same area (near the Lincoln Statue) will be Acro Yoga Buffalo for their Memorial Day Acrojam, starting at 6:30. Come to test your balance, strength, and teamwork!

6/1 - June comes with the beginning of activities at Canalside! Wednesday night has the first FREE classes with Garage ROCKS at 6PM, and PiYO at 7PM. A lack of money is no longer an excuse - get out there and get active!

This week is supposed to be beautiful, and warm, so get outside and get moving!

Photo taken by Patty's People Pictures

Taken last year at Canalside