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Buffalo enjoys Bergholz Band experience

from page 1 bres games, as well as other
goings-on downtown; or just revel-
ed even more diversity to the atmo-
ers who appreciate having a good
sphere that night.
The COO said the time in the well-known
German/Bavarian-themed establish-
• Wednesday, March 15 - Steu- central/downtown location of ment.
ben Society Samuel Helm Unit Hofbrauhaus is key in attracting pa- Cheri DiBrienza of Buffalo and
144 meeting - Sto Lat, 4475 Tran- trons before and after Buffalo Sa- her son, Leeland DiBrienza, each
sit Road (Eastern Hills Mall) in Sto
danced to the sounds of Bergholz
Lat's "cake decorating room." Band and wore traditional lederho-
• Saturday, March 25, 2023: Local Steuben sen and dirndl outfits.
Frühlingsfest with the Schuhplat- "We love seeing the (Bergholz)
tler Gebirgstrachten Verein Edel- Society unit Band," said Cheri DiBrienza. "The
weiss at The Variety Club Banquet atmosphere that Hofbrauhaus cre-
Hall, 6114 Broadway Ave., Lan- prepares for
ates for its customers is very much a
caster, NY. More info to come at party atmosphere. You can bring the
http://edelweissbuffalo.com anniversary family, or stop by with friends. It
• Saturday, April 22 - Bavarian The 10th anniversary of receiv- really does have something for ev-
Springfest - 6 - 11 p.m. - St. Mary ing its charter in 2013 from the eryone."
Ukrainian Church Hall, 3176 St. Steuben Society of America, the Barry Meyer of North Tonawan-
Paul Blvd., Rochester. German mu- Samuel Helm Unit 144 will be cele- da said he and his friends enjoy the "You come out, you see the the location. The pretzels here are
sic, food, beer and Bavarian Danc- brating with a “Buffalo Experience Stein Club (and, accompanying band, toast a few beers to the eve- absolutely phenomenal, too. Ger-
ers. For tickets call 716-998-1345. Weekend.” Stein Hoists) that are offered at ning," said Meyer. "It's a really nice man potato salad, you really can't go
• Sunday, May 28 - Maifest - The planning is being finalized Hofbrauhaus. setup they have, and you can't beat wrong."
Spring Garden, 3838 Two Rod around the celebration dinner on
Road, East Aurora. www. Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Ham-
springarden.com burg, NY. The dinner will include
• Sunday, July 16 - Waldfest - the most authentic German foods
Spring Garden, 3838 Two Rod outside of Germany, with a profes-
Road, East Aurora. www. sional chef from Germany catering
springarden.com this spectacular buffet dinner. Just
• Sunday, December 3, 2023: to whet your appetite, there will be
Jährliche Weihnachtsmesse – An- chef made Swabian Maultauschen,
nual German Christmas Concert a surprise salad, among other tradi-
(Traditional Christmas Carols by tional German specialties.
the German-American Musicians) All Steuben brothers and sisters
(10:30 a.m.), Mass (11 a.m.) and are welcome to join us to share in
reception (noon) (catered by Ger- the celebrations. To show your in-
hardt Braun) at St. Louis Church, terest, and to be put on our email for
780 Main St. celebration updates and costs, con-
• Saturday, August 5 - German- tact Dan Schwarz, treasurer, at
Polish Celebration - Spring Gar- Lou1Dan2@aol.com, or call
den, 3838 Two Rod Road, East Au- 716/648-5731.
rora. www. springarden.com Ceramic candy holder, metal
holder for egg, and two pysanki
eggs. Brightly colored eggs for candy.
Editor’s Note: For an interesting online article on German Easter crafts,
Paper-mâché rabbit with candy read “Pappmaché Ostereier: The German Paper Mache Easter Egg” at
basket. https://onegermanamericangirl.com/2019/04/21/pappmache-ostereier-the-
Submitted by Elaine Timm german-paper-mache-easter-egg/