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Yahoo
17-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary hosts grand re-opening after months of renovations
A local adoption center held a celebration Saturday morning. The Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary had a grand re-opening after months of renovations. Purista Cat Cafe celebrating three years with weekend of cat-ivities The renovations that began last April are aimed at providing a better experience for the cats, volunteers and visitors. These renovations include adding a wellness clinic to the building. Lovebirds enjoy Erie Zoo winter hours at Valentine's Day event The sanctuary stresses the importance of community support when it comes to this project. 'The amount of support along the way so that this could actually become possible has been amazing. Our supporters really came and provided an abundance of donations so that this is possible,' said Mary Grace Lacoste, executive director of Orphan Angels. The sanctuary is always looking for volunteers and asks anyone interested to reach out. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Snow-heavy winter makes for good times at Peek'n Peak
While it's been a long hard winter for some, the white stuff means more green for ski resorts. Folks at Peek'n Peak welcomed snow-mageddon with open arms and have been enjoying a profitable season ever since. Road crews preparing for another round of Erie winter weather What a difference a year makes! After two mild winters, the white powdery stuff shovelers dread was causing smiles all around at Peek'n Peak resort. 'It's been an incredible year for us I mean starting out with the early season snow and the cold temperatures throughout the month of January. It's been phenomenal for us this year. It's been 180 degree difference from last season,' said Ryan Moyer, snow sports school manager, at Peek'n Peak Resort. 'Yeah, we heard that there's 200 plus inches already which surmounts the last two years total,' Joe Graceffo, a skier. Providing a shot in the arm for the resort and other businesses that struggled financially in 2023 and 24. Last-minute Valentine's Day shoppers look for perfect gift 'You can see skiers are really coming out in flocks. I know that we have been hearing from ski shops that they have been having record years as far as selling new equipment, so it's been a great year for the whole industry,' Moyer said. This is a critical business weekend for Peek'n Peak Resort. Fortunately, many couples we spoke to said they couldn't think of a more romantic way to spend it than here on the slopes. Ann and Bob Gross have been married for 40 years. Bob got big points with a little gesture. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Q: 'Did he do anything romantic for you? 'He laid out my skis for me so I could just pop right into them,' Ann recalled. Joe and Jennifer Graceffo have been married for almost 15 years. Q: 'So you chose to come for Valentine's to ski?' 'Absolutely! This is my family's 35th year coming to Peek'n Peak and he's been coming since we've been together,' Jennifer said. 'We're blessed. It's a wonderful weekend to be here,' Joe went on to say. Purista Cat Cafe celebrating three years with weekend of cat-ivities The peak has specials including live music and a tropical beach deck party for those still looking for a way to spend this President's Day weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Collegiate students spread love with singing valentines
A local vocal ensemble sent extra love to their director during the 19th year of bringing a musical tradition to life. Collegiate Academy vocal jazz ensemble delivered over 50 singing valentines Friday. Purista Cat Cafe celebrating three years with weekend of cat-ivities The high school vocalists have been preparing music with complicated parts since the beginning of the school year. This year is extra special to the students, that's becuase at the end of the school year, their director is retiring. Remember to keep those Valentine's Day treats away from pets 'There's something so special about making a delivery and seeing how it impacts the person receiving it, we've made deliveries to people who are having serious health issues and it's just a way to brighten their day. We've made deliveries to people who have just gotten engaged lots of happy tears,' said Susan Huster, vocal director for Collegiate Academy. And she found happy tears herself Friday as she remembered all of the music she has created with her students over the years. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mercy Women's Center serves up free lunch in Perry Square
The Mercy Center for Women served up a lunch of hot soup and bread for people in need on Friday. Volunteers and staff members lined up in Perry Square Friday morning to provide a warm meal on a cold winter day. Collegiate spread love with singing valentines Along with the main course, people were offered coffee, a variety of snacks, things like sleeping bags, but also the opportunity to connect with critical programming. 'So this is our third year doing the soup and bread event. We love coming out on Valentine's Day because it's a way for our families and staff to give back to our unsheltered friends within the community, serve them a hot meal, and make them feel special about today,' said Jennie Hagerty, executive director of the Mercy Center for Women. Purista Cat Cafe celebrating three years with weekend of cat-ivities Hagerty said anyone with emergency housing needs are asked to call 814 SHELTER. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
