Erie County, NY

⛳ Erie County offers both phone & online tee-time reservations for Elma Meadows & Grover Cleveland #golf courses. Call (716) 858-8585; or for online reservations (& more information) go to: erie.gov/parks/golf

#YourErieCountyParks

🎾 How about some #tennis? Erie County Parks has free courts at Akron Falls, Chestnut Ridge (with night lighting), Como Lake, Ellicott Creek, Emery, & Sprague Brook Parks, plus Grover Cleveland Golf Course.

More info at: erie.gov/parks

#YourErieCountyParks

🚌 The FREE @NFTAmetro.bsky.social‬ Parks Adventure Bus goes to Como Lake Park this Saturday, August 2nd! Take the free bus from the downtown bus station.

• Full schedule: metro.nfta.com/programs/parks-adventure-bus
• Erie County Parks schedule & more: erie.gov/parks/events

We're set up for our Wellness on William Health Fair at 608 William until 6pm tonight, Friday, August 1. Stop by to see our clinic services, LeadSafe program, the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Bookmobile, basket raffles, food, music and more!

Construction season is underway, resulting in lane restrictions across the county. Check the lists below for current and upcoming single-lane road restrictions on county roads.

▶️ Watch live: we're unveiling a mural at the Erie County Health Mall. Local artist Laura Valkwitch recently completed this vibrant #PublicArt at 1500 Broadway in Buffalo. The work was made possible through Erie County's "Arts in Public Places" Ini... youtube.com/live/pBnWnUVNEz8?si=uNlkCqVcgJDxLGIF

🎙Office of Harm Reduction Family Coordinator Zachary Kay appeared on the Spectrum Health & Human Services podcast to speak about our community event for International Overdose Awareness Day on August 28. shswny.org/podcasts/ep-...

🐴 Did you know that horseback riding is allowed on approved trails at Boston Forest, Bureau of Forestry, and Sergeant Mark A. Rademacher Memorial Park/Hunters Creek parks?

See details & learn more about #YourErieCountyParks at: erie.gov/parks

George Urban Blvd. from Dick Rd. to Transit Rd. in Cheektowaga will have alternating single lane road restrictions beginning on Monday, August 4 through October 31 for the mill and overlay project.

The Erie County Office of Public Advocacy is hiring an Assistant Commissioner for Consumer Protection. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 6. Learn more about the position and how to apply here:
www3.erie.gov/employment/p...

Aero Dr. from Transit Rd. to Holtz Dr. has a full road closure today for a cross culvert installation. Please use an alternate route.

Test your smoke detector batteries today and once each month. Make it an appointment on your phone or email program, or write on your calendar. And while you're at it, test your CO (carbon monoxide) detector batteries too.

📢 Volunteers needed: Erie County DEP is partnering w/ Delavan-Grider Comm. Center & @UBuffalo.bsky.social on a heat-mapping campaign to improve emergency preparedness. Go to: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SMh2unaEEUy_CV7h9VyiIrjCry_mdf9KjW9ugxnfk4RUNzlSSFVJSDZONDlNOEw4MFg3RlNXMEpQWi4u

#InTheWorks for July 30!

Condoms reduce your risks of sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. Get free condoms at the Jesse Nash Health Center at 608 William Street in Buffalo, the Rath Building in downtown Buffalo, and dozens of other locations.
www3.erie.gov/health/condo...

🌽🎡 Don't miss this year's Eden Corn Festival—a venerable summer tradition in Western New York—running this Thursday through Sunday (July 31 – August 3). See attached graphic for the event schedule, or visit: edencornfest.com

😎 Did you know there are many places in Erie County to go to cool down? See a searchable list of spots to "stay cool" at: www3.erie.gov/health/stay-cool

📞 Call ahead to verify sites are open. Note that 2-1-1 also maintains a list of area cooling centers.

#InTheWorks for July 29!

In hot weather, don't forget your pets! They need clean water & shade. Limit their time outside; remember that hot pavement can burn their feet.
Never leave a pet alone in a car. In "just a few minutes" temperatures can get hot enough to cause serious injury and death.
www.aspca.org/pet-care/gen...

Domestic violence can affect anyone – no matter their age, race, gender, religion or faith tradition, ZIP code or income.
Call 2-1-1 for free and confidential referrals to local agencies that can help you immediately. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE.
erie.gov/dv

During hot weather, it's a good idea to check-in on neighbors, friends, and family who may have had a rough time due to medical conditions or disabilities.

More tips & resources: www3.erie.gov/health/stay-cool

🌞 Beat the #heat! Check-out tips & resources on our website and in the special multi-language newsletter.

Go to: www3.erie.gov/health/extreme-heat

July 28th is World Hepatitis Day. The best way to protect yourself and your community from Hepatitis and other preventable illnesses, is by getting vaccinated. Learn more about recommended vaccinations for adults and children at: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/sch...

#Fishing is a tradition in our region, but remember—fish can absorb environmental contaminants. Before eating locally-caught fish, check advisories from @NYSDOH.bsky.social‬ & @DEC.NY.gov.

Details: health.ny.gov/fish

ECDOH press release: tinyurl.com/44fdseau

🚸 Looking for a fun activity for the kids? There are playgrounds at Akron Falls, Chestnut Ridge, Como Lake, Ellicott Creek, Elma Meadows, Emery, Isle View, Sprague Brook, & Wendt Parks!

Learn more about these & the rest of #YourErieCountyParks at: erie.gov/parks

🚌 FREE @NFTAmetro.bsky.social "Parks Adventure Bus" continues—to various Erie County, NYS, & DEC parks. This Saturday, July 26, to Evangola State Park—take free bus from downtown bus station.

• Schedule: metro.nfta.com/programs/parks-adventure-bus
• Erie County Parks info: erie.gov/parks/events

🍻🌳 This Saturday, 3 PM – dusk, join @ResurgenceBrewing.bsky.social‬ at Chestnut Ridge Park for "Pints in the Park!"

See attached image for details. More event info—and everything else about #YourErieCountyParks—at: erie.gov/parks

🐟 The WNY Hot Spot Fishing Map shows locations of #fish in Erie County's waters, plus shore #fishing sites, #bait/#tackle shops, #launches/#marinas—& #shipwrecks!

View map: wnyfishing.mrf.com

More info:
• Erie County Parks: erie.gov/parks
• Erie County Environment & Planning: erie.gov/environment

If you are a veteran or a family member of a veteran who needs help, please contact our County Veteran Services Agency. Whether it is disability compensation, employment, homelessness or other issue, our team is here to assist you. Learn more about our Veteran Service Agency: www3.erie.gov/veterans/

Events - Buffalo Museum of Science From camps and lectures, to annual day-long events celebrating things like bubbles and dinosaurs, we’re always up to something fun!

👍 Back by popular demand! The Buffalo Museum of Science is having a yard sale Friday & Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM. With a variety of used books, there'll be something for everyone. No admission, unless you wish to visit the rest of museum. Proceeds support the museum.

Details: sciencebuff.org/events