AN update from the KVIS
The Covid pandemic has eased and has allowed our community to resume many activities, especially outdoors. But even as we're making progress in slowing the advance of the virus, the Delta variant continues to grow. When the pandemic first began, the KVIS reached out to neighbors, offering to help in whatever ways were needed. This continues today with members helping to ease the burdens and the loneliness that are so much a part of this experience. The pandemic has taken it's toll on our KenTon community in countless ways, yet perhaps it has also bestowed some gifts as the world stilled and quieted. The memories we all have of this time are important and should be collected and recorded, for ourselves, as we look back on what we've experienced, and for those who come after us. So we invite you and all those you know of any age, individuals and groups, to share your thoughts and feelings about your pandemic experience. We will be collecting these stories (and photos too) until the end of 2021 and will be publishing a book of these next year. Thank you for continuing to be a part of the caring community we call home -stay well, friend.
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More KVIS UpdatesEven though we had to cancel most of our summer events and activities, we continue to work toward resuming in 2021. We continue to work on the build out in our new office space and retail shop at 7 Warren Avenue. We will be bringing you updates about this as the space will be finished soon.
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COVID-19 Assistance
The KVIS is offering help to those in the area self-isolating because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Should you need assistance in any way, from posting mail, picking up shopping, and even a friendly phone call, please complete the "Request Assistance" form below or contact the KVIS.
We are also looking for individuals to assist in helping in this way. If you are willing to help, please complete "Become a Volunteer" form below.
We are also looking for individuals to assist in helping in this way. If you are willing to help, please complete "Become a Volunteer" form below.
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Kenmore Restaurant List
Who's Open for Takeout/Delivery
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We've compiled the list below to help support Kenmore Village Restaurants during this difficult time. The list shows what restaurant is open for pick up or delivery or not. Please share. Please notify us if we have inadvertently left a place off the list. Thank you.
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Latest News and Announcements
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Congratulations to our Good Neighbors
Tony Williams, Nancy Lesko
Kenmore resident, Tony Williams was our November 2018 Good Neighbor. Tony helped save his neighbor from having her home burglarized by two individuals. Tony saved his neighbor from vandalism and possible loss of property. Thank you for being such a Good Neighbor, Tony!
 Ryan Cassens, Jim Trautman
Congratulations to our October Good Neighbor Award recipients, Jeff Rutowski and Jim Trautman. Jeff Rutowski is the owner of Kenmore Prescription Center, located at 2818 Delaware Ave. Jeff has graciously allowed the KVIS to store many of the season decorations we use throughout the year in the Village, at his building. Before we were able to store the decorations there, we had them stuffed in members garages and attics throughout Kenmore. It has been such a blessing to have the decorations centrally located together.
Lana Michaels Connors, Jeff Rutowski
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Gigantic Kenmore Garage Sale
The Gigantic Kenmore Garage Sale is early this year on Saturday May 30th. Mark your calendars and remember to sign up soon if you plan to have a sale that day.
We save you money by placing many ads about the Sale in newspapers and online. This helps draw a large crowd with people from all over WNY and Southern Ontario going to your sale! Sign up soon to be included on the Gigantic Kenmore Garage Sale Map of places having a sale that day.
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KVIS Scholarships
Ken-Ton High School Students in their Senior year are invited to apply for a KVIS Scholarship. We have two scholarships, The Christopher and Frederick Sachs Scholarship and the Northtown Subaru Dog Days of Kenmore Scholarship. WE award a varied number of scholarships each year. Learn more about our scholarships and the application process by clicking the tab below.
Cindy Mang, Matthew Sternin
Dr. Frederick Sachs, Jessica Phillips
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SAVETHEBEESWNY.COM
Bee colonies have declined drastically in recent years. Without bees and other pollinators, humanity can not survive because there won't be enough food. You can help save the bees by taking the pledge and becoming a Bee Ambassador. Sign up today and learn more about what we all can do to help save bees and other pollinators.
Please visit the website at www.SaveTheBeesWNY.com
Rich Rich
Please visit the website at www.SaveTheBeesWNY.com
Rich Rich
Become a Block Representative!
Let's face it: we care about the big things in life, but it is often those things closest to us that can make our quality of life better or worse. That's why the KVIS is organizing block clubs -to help ensure that the good things happening on your block are celebrated and the things that aren't so good are given the attention they need. If you are interested in helping make sure that your neck of the woods is as good as it can be, then we encourage you to consider becoming a Block Representative. Our goal is to have each of the 143 blocks in the Village be represented as a part of the Kenmore Village Block Club Committee.
Are You a Good Neighbor?
When the KVIS first started, we heard from many people who would sigh and say, "It seems like some people just don't know how to be a good neighbor." We realized that there may be some truth to that statement sometimes. So we set about finding out what the most common complaints are between neighbors and what makes for a really great neighbor. We created our Good Neighbor Guide as a way to help us all know what the basic guidelines are for creating a fair and peaceful co-existence. We also created the Good Neighbor Award to acknowledge and honor those whose goodness goes above and beyond. Kenmore is filled with good neighbors, so most of us likely know of someone who is deserving of this Award. Click below for the Good Neighbor Guide brochure and nomination form.
When the KVIS first started, we heard from many people who would sigh and say, "It seems like some people just don't know how to be a good neighbor." We realized that there may be some truth to that statement sometimes. So we set about finding out what the most common complaints are between neighbors and what makes for a really great neighbor. We created our Good Neighbor Guide as a way to help us all know what the basic guidelines are for creating a fair and peaceful co-existence. We also created the Good Neighbor Award to acknowledge and honor those whose goodness goes above and beyond. Kenmore is filled with good neighbors, so most of us likely know of someone who is deserving of this Award. Click below for the Good Neighbor Guide brochure and nomination form.