Radio Association of Western New York

Visit the Buffalo Main Lighthouse during the International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend, Saturday, August 15!

The Radio Association of Western New York will be joining almost 300 lighthouses and lightships from around the world, making contacts with each other and other amateur radio stations.

RAWNY is excited to operate from the lighthouse grounds with the special event callsign K2L—first used from this lighthouse during International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend in 1999.

Join us as we celebrate the Buffalo Main Lighthouse and learn about amateur radio while exploring Buffalo’s rich maritime history. We look forward to seeing you!

🚨 We’re excited to team up with Chick-fil-A Transit & Losson for Coast Guard Appreciation Night TODAY! 🇺🇸⚓🐄

Join us from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM for an evening celebrating the 236th Birthday of the United States Coast Guard and the incredible men and women who serve our communities every day.

Stop by and meet members from:
⚓ United States Coast Guard Sector Eastern Great Lakes
⚓ Go Coast Guard Buffalo
⚓️ Station Buffalo
⚓ Eastern Great Lakes Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA)

We’ll have a real Coast Guard boat on display, fun activities for the whole family, Coast Guard swag (while supplies last), and a chance to learn more about the missions, people, and opportunities within the U.S. Coast Guard.

Whether you’re thinking about serving, want to meet your local Coast Guard, or are just looking for a fun family evening, we’d love to see you there!

📍 Chick-fil-A Transit & Losson
4942 Transit Rd., Depew, NY
🕔 Today | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Buffalo’s ultimate waterfront summer party is on August 20!

Join community leaders, professionals, and veterans at Ship N' Shore, presented by Keller Chevrolet, for an unforgettable night of local food, beverages, live entertainment, and auctions on the historic grounds of the Buffalo Naval Park.

This is a 21+ event and will take place rain or shine. Each ticket purchased helps the Buffalo Naval Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, support its mission to Honor, Educate, Inspire, and Preserve.

Purchase your tickets now at https://bit.ly/4fCvycj

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Today’s event moved to Labor Day weekend!

Visit us Sunday at 4 PM for 716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers on Buffalo’s waterfront.

Buffalo Waterfront to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Stars, Stripes & Signers The event will center on the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park and feature live entertainment, family activities and fireworks.