Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon will again partner with Urban Valet Dry Cleaners for the 4th Annual Prom Dress Drive. All donated gowns will be professionally cleaned thanks to Urban Valet and made available to local high school girls in need of a dress for prom.

“I am happy to once again host the Prom Dress Drive to collect gowns and ensure local girls have something beautiful to wear to the dance. This is an incredible cost savings for any family as prom can be quite expensive,” said Legislator Dixon. “The community has always been extremely supportive, even donating amazing designer dresses. There is always a large selection of sizes, styles and colors, including long and short gowns, making shopping through the collection fun for the girls.”

The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is excited to offer its first annual Home School Day, designed specifically for home-educated children and their families. Participants will be able to tour the museum’s displays of historic carrousel animals, talk with woodcarvers at work, and see demonstrations of how band organ music is produced. Students will do more than just watch though, as they practice these skills with activities such as soap carving, arranging a band organ tune, and more. Explore the science, art, and history of carrousels during this unique opportunity on Thursday, March 14 from 10:00am until 2:00pm

Please note: Activities are designed for school-age children and linked to the New York State Learning Standards and Core Curriculum. Younger children are welcome to attend but may not be able to participate in all activities. Bag lunches are welcome.