Erie County offers both phone AND online tee-time reservations for Elma Meadows & Grover Cleveland golf courses. To reserve yours, call 716-858-8585, or go to erie.gov/parks/golf.
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Do you know your health numbers? Take control of your health and learn what your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels mean for you. This ECDOH publication is in English, Spanish, Arabic, Bangla, Burmese and Swahili. erie.gov/health-equity
The Best 12 Days of Summer started yesterday, and Erie County departments are at the Erie County Fair! We are glad to share information about our programs and services - see our full schedule at erie.gov/fair.
With the recent increase in reported bat encounters, ECDOH reminds the public that bats can carry rabies, a 100% fatal/100% preventable, disease. Treat any potential contact between a bat and a person or pet as a possible exposure. Call (716) 961-6800 to talk to our environmental health team.
Check out what's #InTheWorks for August 11 📍Aurora: ditching, tree crew, mowing, inspections 📍Clarence: ditch/pipe crew, skid paving, mowing, sign repairs 📍Concord: cross culvert install, pipe install, paving, mowing 📍Hamburg: ditching, apron repairs 📍Harlem: ditching, tree crew, DI crew
#InTheWorks for August 10 📍Aurora: ditching, hot patching, mowing 📍Clarence: ditch/pipe crew, tree crew, mowing 📍Concord: washout repairs, pipe install, cross culvert work, tree crew 📍Hamburg: ditching, mowing, tree crew 📍Harlem: ditching, hot patching, tree crew
NYSDEC is asking for New Yorkers in several counties, including Erie, to help stop the spread of invasive Spotted Lanternflies (SLFs). If you see a Spotted Lanternfly, kill it immediately by stepping on it or crushing it. More on how to report and destroy egg masses at https://loom.ly/T4W0b2M
Did you know that pool toys don't go in the curbside recycling bin? If the pool toys are in good shape and still float, try to give them away or sell. If they are unusable please put them in the trash. Learn more about what waste goes where, go to erie.gov/recycling and click on "Beyond the Curb."
🏆🚜 Support local agriculture and win prizes—with the #ErieGrown Passport! A great guide to local farms and farm-related businesses, just record the date of your visit and submit for a chance to win! Learn more & enroll at: erie.gov/ErieGrownPassport
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week with a trip to one (or more!) of Erie County's many local markets. Support local farmers and vendors while enjoying healthy, in-season foods. For more, visit erie.gov/eriegrown.
Looking for Saturday plans? The Schenck House is open 10 AM to 2 PM and admission is FREE! Built in 1822, the Schenck House now serves as a museum showcasing historic photos, documents, and artifacts from all over #YourErieCountyParks. 📍 Grover Cleveland Golf Course, 3781 Main Street, Amherst
Erie County will host free drive-thru rabies vaccine clinics on 9/12 in Cheektowaga and 9/19 in Hamburg. Registration required. Protect your dogs, cats and ferrets from this 100% fatal disease. www3.erie.gov/health/press...
🍽️ 245,000: the number of meals the Erie County Department for the Aging has provided annually to area seniors through "Stay Fit Dining," our congregate lunchtime dining program. For a calendar and complete list of the 40+ participating locations, visit erie.gov/stayfit
Despite some rain in the air, the Erie County Department of Health Wellness on William health fair today 8/7 at 608 William will take place with a slightly later start time - 2 p.m. Stop by for health screenings, basket raffles, food, community vendors, free books and more from 2-5 p.m.
📺 WATCH LIVE at 11 AM: Deputy Erie County Executive Lisa Chimera joins leadership from the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences at Tifft Nature Preserve for a ribbon cutting ceremony, opening a $2.15 million accessible trail. https://youtube.com/live/PFQ7AoGUPeU
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Check out what's #InTheWorks for August 7 in the Division of Highways 📍Aurora: ditching, mowing, truck maintenance 📍Clarence: ditch/pipe crew, tree crew, mowing, ditching 📍Concord: ditching, driveway apron repairs 📍Hamburg: mowing, hot patching 📍Harlem: ditching, hot patching, hauling stone
This Saturday, take the free Metro Bus & Rail Parks Adventure Bus from the MTC station downtown to Akron Falls Park. 🚌The first bus departs MTC at 9:45 AM and the last bus leaves the park at 6:00 PM. 🥾Join an Erie County Park Ranger at 12:30 PM for a guided hike. www3.erie.gov/parks/akron-falls
Sign-up to be notified when new Erie County Civil Service exams are posted. To register, visit: www3.erie.gov/employment/subscribe
This summer older adults (62+) are invited to take advantage of NYS's Golden Park Pass! The program offers free vehicle access to most state parks, boat launch sites and arboretums Mon-Fri. More at: https://loom.ly/zhy_nJs Full list of NYS Parks in Erie County: https://loom.ly/cYpuT5A
🚜🌽 The August edition of the Erie Grown Newsletter is here! Features include: • Notes on Food Safety • Seasonal Produce Highlight • Corn in Erie County and more! Read the August Newsletter at https://loom.ly/sR6-7lM And, subscribe to receive future editions at https://loom.ly/kA2ZEGg
We’re excited to share that #YourErieCountyParks have been named 2026 Best of WNY winners by Buffalo Spree! 🏆 Chestnut Ridge Park — Best Sledding and Best Hiking 🏆 Ellicott Island Bark Park — Best Dog Park and Contributor’s Choice Find your next adventure at erie.gov/parks.
This Friday, August 7, join the Erie County Department of Health at the annual Wellness on William event. ⌚ 1-5 PM 📍 608 William Street (Jesse Nash Health Center), Buffalo If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please call 716-858-8378.
Workforce Buffalo invites community members to attend its Career Pathway Program Information Session and learn about no-cost training opportunities designed to help you succeed. 📅 August 14, 2026 ⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM 📍 The Belle Center, 104 Maryland St., Buffalo Register at https://loom.ly/mPppVkI
Make a difference in #YourErieCountyParks! The next Friday Field Day will be held August 7 at Thomas F. Higgins Natural Habitat Park. Volunteers are needed to clip seedheads from invasive species, which helps to protect our natural habitats. Learn more and sign up at erie.gov/parks/events
Congratulations to the local charity organizations who were selected to attend a Buffalo Bills home game in the Erie County Hospitality Suite this season.
Mark Poloncarz@markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 2w agoToday we drew the winners of the Erie County Stadium Suite Lottery for the 2026 Buffalo Bills season. Congratulations to all of the winners!
📺 WATCH LIVE at 12 PM: Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz presides over the lottery for the Erie County Hospitality Suite for eligible local charity organizations. https://loom.ly/vbwjlC0
The NYS Thruway Authority, in partnership with the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, has launched a new campaign to remind drivers that every highway worker, first responder & tow operator on the roadside is counting on them to make safe choices behind the wheel. 🚧 They Trust You. Do your part.
Are you a caregiver looking to ease tension and improve mood? The Erie County Department for the Aging invites caregivers and their loved ones to experience a Sound Bath provided by Healthy Alternatives Through Healing Arts on August 7. To register, please call 716-858-6076
The Erie County Department of Social Services has been notified that a card skimming device was identified at: 📍 TOPS Supermarket (700 Thruway Plaza Dr.) If you used your EBT card at this location between June 25, 2026 and July 25, 2026, your benefits may be at risk. More at otda.ny.gov/ebtscam
