BuffaLUG Year-End Celebration at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery

Hello Western New York LEGO Enthusiasts,

Apologies for the late notice, but we’re excited to invite you to our December meeting this Monday, December 9th at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery! As we wrap up 2024 and look ahead to an exciting 2025, we’d love for you to join us in celebrating the year and helping plan for the next!

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Year-End Reflection & 2025 Planning
  We’ll reflect on our accomplishments in 2024 and discuss the exciting plans and events for 2025. It’s a great opportunity to help shape the future of BuffaLUG and the local AFOL community.

• Dirty Brickster
  Get ready for a fun LEGO-themed twist on the classic White Elephant gift exchange! To participate, bring a wrapped LEGO gift valued at $20. You’ll have the chance to either unwrap a new gift or “steal” an already opened one—it’s always a lively time filled with surprises!

• Dessert Sharing
  Feel free to bring a dessert to share with the group! It’s a great way to add a personal touch to our celebration and enjoy some sweet treats together.

• Co-Founders Award Presentation
  We’ll also be officially anointing the Co-Founders of BuffaLUG! Join us as we recognize the founders of the group for their leadership and dedication in shaping BuffaLUG into what it is today.

Important Note: Our usual meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month, but due to the holiday season, this meeting will be held on a different date. Don't forget, it's happening this upcoming Monday, December 9th!

Exciting News for 2025:
We are thrilled to announce that BuffaLUG is undergoing a rebrand for the new year! Stay tuned for our new logoand website refresh, launching on January 1st. We can’t wait to share the new look and feel for the group with you!

Final Deadline for 3rd Annual LEGO Toy Drive! 12/9

This is your last chance to contribute to our 3rd Annual LEGO Toy Drive supporting St. Mary’s School for the Deaf. We are currently at 74 LEGO sets and still need 46 more sets to reach our goal of 120 new, unopened LEGO setsvalued between $10-$25. These donations will help provide students with the opportunity to enjoy the creativity and educational benefits of LEGO building.

Here are the drop-off locations and local pickup options:

• Drop-Off Location:
  Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
  Address: 76 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
  Please leave your donation at the host stand.

• Local Pickup:
  If you need to schedule a local pickup, please email us at BuffaLUG@gmail.com, and we will arrange for one of our members to come pick up your donations.

We’re excited to celebrate with you and kick off 2025 in style. Join us at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery for an evening of reflection, fun, and LEGO community spirit!

Best regards,
The BuffaLUG Team

P.S. Don’t forget your LEGO Toy Drive donations and a wrapped $20 LEGO gift for Dirty Brickster!