Workshop for siblings of children with special needs. A fun-filled project of Empower in Niagara Falls NY Dates: September 9 and November 11 10 am to 2 pm Cost: $15 individual child/$20 family (lunch provided) TO REGISTER: Contact Robin Stevens at 478-9528 or email rstevens@empower-wny.org https://autismwny.org/event/niagara-frontier-sibshops/

BATAVIA — The second ARTiculations Ability Exhibition wil be conducted Sept. 5.   http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/bdn01/exhibition-will-highlight-area-artists-with-disabilities-20170825

If you’re in the Wyoming County area and have issues with managing your possessions or clutter and would like to have support, Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) will soon begin a free 12-week “Declutter Your Possessions” support group. http://www.wyomingcountyfreepress.com/julia-ferrini/independent-living-will-be-hosting-a-declutter-your-possessions-support-group/45654

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Hillside Family of Agencies (HFA) announced that Robert Linn, of Syracuse, has been appointed the new board chair of Hillside Children’s Foundation, an HFA affiliate. https://www.cnybj.com/linn-named-board-chair-of-hillside/

TOWN OF NIAGARA — Empower, the not-for-profit organization formerly known as Niagara Cerebral Palsy, will offer music classes for children up to age 6, starting in September at 8962 Porter Road. http://www.lockportjournal.com/community/wee-ones-dance-classes-open/article_140639f8-8a0e-11e7-bf18-e7056d945617.html

With walks, rides, live music, festivals and more, take advantage of one of the last weekends of summer. http://www.newyorkupstate.com/western-ny/2017/08/fairport_music_festival_greekfest_things_to_do_near_rochester_weekend_aug_24-27.html

Link to event registration: https://www.aspirewny.org/events/