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Niagara County events

Following is Niagara Sunday’s weekly listing of upcoming public events held around Niagara County.

If you would like your event included, send the information two weeks in advance to: Niagara Community Calendar, c/o The Buffalo News, P. O. Box 100, Buffalo, NY 14240, fax to: 856-5150, or e-mail to: niagaranews@buffnews.com .

Today

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: Niagara Hospice will hold is annual Light-A-Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony at 1 p. m., Wheatfield Community Center, 2790 Church Road. Following the nondenominational ceremony, there will be fellowship, music and light refreshments. To memorialize loved ones and have their names displayed on the tree, call 280-0766 or visit www.niagarahospice.org.

WINE BARREL TASTING: Includes a tour of the winery, a tasting, select cheeses and fruit, desserts and delicacies from area businesses, and themed gift basket for raffle, 2 to 4 p. m.,Warm Lake Estate Winery, 3868 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport. Cost is $20. Those who wish to carpool should meet at 1:30 p. m. at Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum.

WIGILIA DINNER AND KOLEDY: Niagara Polish Cultural and Historical Society event featuring traditional meal, Heritage speaker Judith Krauza and traditional Christmas music by Ted and Albert Kania, 1 p. m., Polish Nook Restaurant, 2242 Cudaback Ave., Niagara Falls. Cost is $25. Call 297-3809 or 297-6489.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT:The Lockport Chorale, the Lockport High School Swing Choir and the Rockwell Brass will perform traditional carols and spirituals and new arrangements of old favorites, 2 p. m., Lockport High School, Lincoln Avenue. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children, students and seniors, and are available at the door.

CRAFT SHOW:From 11 a. m. to 4 p. m., Niagara County Fairgrounds, 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport.

ORNAMENT WORKSHOP: Folk artist Barbara Frackiewiez will show how to use vintage gift wrap and foil papers to make traditional Polish ornaments and stars, 2 to 4 p. m., Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, 5795 Lewiston Road, Lewiston. Cost is $3, or free to members. Call 286-8200 to register.

MEETING:Alcoholics Anonymous Golden Slipper, 9:30 a. m.,UAW Hall, 524 Walnut St., Lockport; Attitude Adustment, 10 a. m., First Step Center, Allen Street, Niagara Falls; La-Salle Big Book, 7:30 p. m., Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 156 59th St., Niagara Falls; Fifth Tradition, 8 p. m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 100 Chestnut St., Youngstown; and Lock City, 8 p. m., Emmanuel Methodist Church, East Avenue and Washburn Street, Lockport.

Monday

CHRISTMAS CONCERT:The Lockport Theatre Organ Society will present a Christmas concert featuring Bruce Woody and Greg Gurtner on the Wurlitzer organ and Brian Reingold at the piano, 7 p. m., Dale Association Senior Citizens Center, 33 Ontario St., Lockport. Free admission and parking behind the center. Refreshments served during intermission.

MEETING:New Beginnings Social Club, for single, divorced or widowed people over 50, 7 p. m., Lewiston Senior Citizens Center, 4361 Lower River Road, Youngstown.

MEETING:Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity, 6:30 p. m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 639 Main St., Niagara Falls.

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; New Hope Group, 10:30 a. m., First Step Center, Allen Avenue, Niagara Falls; Lockview, 6:30 p. m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 98 East Ave., Lockport; Survivors Big Book Group, 6:30 p. m., Grace Lutheran Church, Pershing Avenue and Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls; New Green Group International Open Discussion Meeting, 8 p. m., First Congregational Church, 822 Cleveland Ave., Niagara Falls; and Open Channel Big Book, 8 p. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls.

FITNESS PROGRAM:Independent Health Association’s low-impact SilverSneakers fitness class, which focuses on improving muscular strength and much more for senior citizens, 9 a. m., Niagara Falls Family YMCA, 1317 Portage Road. Also offered Wednesdays and Fridays. Senior citizens subscribing to Independent Health’s Medicare Advantage plan can receive a free fitness facility membership at the YMCA.

EXERCISE: An exercise class for senior citizens, a program of gentle exercise that combines recreation and socialization, 1 to 2:30 p. m. every Monday, DeGraff Community Center of Kaleida Health, 139 Division St., North Tonawanda. Cost, $2 per week. Call 690-2271 or 692-8731 to register.

Tuesday

DINNER MEETING:Niagara Frontier Chapter, New York State Women, Christmas celebration, 6 p. m., Pane’s Restaurant, 984 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda. Author Bertamae Anger Ives will present the program “Ringing in the Holidays.” Attendees are asked to bring a $5 gift and women’s or girls underwear to be donated to the Twin Cities Community Outreach. For reservations, phone Leslie at 694-0574.

MEETING:Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. will hold its quarterly sales and marketing meeting, 10 a. m., Rapids Theater, 1711 Main St., Niagara Falls. It will be followed by a meeting for feedback about the NTCC online reservation system. For reservations, e-mail RDarone@Niagara-USA.com .

ELECTED OFFICIALS TELECONFERENCE:“ Just Elected— What Do You Do Now?,” 6:30 to 8:45 p. m., Cornell Cooperative Extension, 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport. Topics include: powers and duties, town budgets, transitional issues, conducting town board meetings, FOI law, open meetings law, appointments, home rule law, financial reporting, conflicts of interest and more. Open to any town official. Cost is $15. To register, call Paul Lehman at 433-8839, Ext. 241.

MEETING:The Just Write Writing Group, 6:30 to 8:30 p. m., Community Room, Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave. If interested, call Bill Rowe at 772-7627.

NEW CHESS CLUB: The Lockport Chess Club meets at 7 p. m., Lockport Public Library meeting room, 23 East Ave.; everyone who enjoys playing chess or learning how to play is welcome. There is no charge. For more information, call 434-4084. Some chess sets will be provided, but those who attend are encouraged to bring one. GALLERY HOURS:School of the Arts Gallery, where the owner also invites artists, poets, crafters and designers to present their works, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. through Saturday, 402 Center St., Lewiston.

IMMUNIZATION CLINICS: Adult immunization and family travel clinics are held from 9 to 11:30 a. m. Trott Access Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. Fees vary. Appointments only by calling 278-1903.

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; New Freedom Group, 10 a. m., 2470 Allen Ave., Niagara Falls; the Tuesday Afternoon Meeting, 12:30 p. m., Horizon Health Services, 36 East Ave., Lockport; Big Book Step Group, 6:30 p. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; Early Beginning Group, 7 p. m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 616 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls; Lew-Port Group, 8 p. m., First Presbyterian Church, 505 Cayuga St., Lewiston; and Big-Book Lockport, 8 p. m., St. John’s Baptist School, Chestnut and McCallum, Lockport.

AL-ANON:Help with dealing with someone else’s alcohol problem, 12:30 p. m., Tuesday Afternoon 12 Steppers, 66 Mead St., North Tonawanda; 7 p. m., Seven Clan Al-Anon, Jay’s Place Diner, Walmore Road, Tuscarora Reservation; and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 616 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls.

Wednesday

AUDITIONS: Niagara Regional Theatre Guild is holding auditions for adult actors/actresses to fill two roles for a February production of “Love Letters,” 7 p. m. today and Thursday, Cardinal O’Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 O’Hara Road, Town of Tonawanda. Those auditioning will read from a script. For information, call 284-6358 or visit www.niagaratheatre.com.

MEETING:Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club dinner meeting, 6:30 p. m., Water Street Landing restaurant, 115 S. Water St., Lewiston. Prospective members welcome. For reservations, phone 870-1306 or e-mail:nwebiz@aol.com .

HISTORICAL PROGRAM:The Rev. Louis Dolinic will present the history of the church, and there is a chance that music will be played on the Wurlitzer organ, 7:45 p. m., Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church, 64 Center Ave., North Tonawanda.

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; 10 a. m., Horizon Health Services, 36 East Ave., upper suite, Lockport; Primary Purpose Group, 10:30 a. m., 822 Cleveland Ave., Niagara Falls; LaSalle Group, 7 p. m., Salvation Army, 7018 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; Independence Group, 8 p. m., St. John de LaSalle, 8477 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; and United We Stand, 8 p. m., 412 39th St., Niagara Falls.

SUPPORT GROUP:For those who suffer from panic attacks and anxiety disorders, 6 p. m., Mental Health Association, 36 Pine St., Lockport.

AL-ANON:Help with dealing with someone else’s alcohol abuse, 10:30 a. m., Ray of Hope Al-Anon: St. Leo Catholic Church, front door, 2748 Military Road, Town of Niagara; 8 and 9:30 p. m., First United Methodist Church, 65 Main St., North Tonawanda.

SUPPORT GROUP:Parent Grief Support for parents who have suffered miscarriages, stillbirths or lost an infant, 6:30 p. m., Room 723A, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston.

Thursday

HOLIDAY COOKIE SALE: The Dale Association is selling holiday cookies for $5 a dozen, 1 to 7 p. m., Lockport Senior Centre, 33 Ontario St. Cookies may be pre-ordered by calling 433-1886. For information, call 433-1886.

FLU SEMINAR:Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the Niagara County Office for the Aging is sponsoring “How to Stay Healthy During Flu Season,” 11:30 a. m., La-Salle Senior Center, 9501 Colvin Blvd., Niagara Falls. Lunch will be served for a suggested donation of $2.50. Phone 438-4030 to register.

NETWORKING GROUP:Niagara Networking Group to exchange qualified referrals in the form of business development leads, 7:30 to 8:45 a. m., Justin Tyme on the River, 7611 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; Sober Winners, 9:30 a. m., VFW Post 2535, 112 Caledonia St., Lockport; Beginners Group, 7 p. m., First United Methodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; Whirlpool 12&12 Group, 8 p. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; and 7 Clan Group, 8 p. m., Suzy Lane and Upper Mountain Road, Lewiston.

MEETING:Rotary Club of Niagara County Central breakfast meeting, 7:15 a. m. every Thursday, Olympia Restaurant, 3312 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield. Prospective members are welcome.

DINOSAUR CLUB: The Dinosaur Club offers dinosaur-themed activities for both boys and girls, ages 4 and up, the second Thursday of every month, 3:30 to 4:30 p. m., Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St. To register, call 754-4720.

AL-ANON:Help with dealing with someone else’s alcohol problem; 7 p. m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4671 Townline Road, Ransomville.

Friday

CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE: “Firing of the Christmas Guns,” featuring colorful characters in historical vignettes from the 18th century, traditional decorations and a dramatic nighttime discharge of muskets, 7 p. m., Old Fort Niagara’s French Castle, Youngstown. Same time Saturday and Dec. 18 and 19. Tickets are $8 and available at the door. Bring a flashlight.

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE: The Greater Niagara Ballet Company will present “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p. m., Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center, 4455 Porter Road, Niagara Falls. Also at 2 and 7:30 p. m. Saturday. For ticket and other information, visit www.niagaraballet.org, or call 236-8055 or (877) 236-8055.

BUSINESS SEMINAR:WNY Regional Education Center for Economic Development will sponsor a free Business Assistance Seminar, 8 to 11 a. m., Conference Center of Niagara Falls. For information and registration, call 851-2750. Registration begins at 7:30 a. m.

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; Youngstown Group, 10 a. m., St. Bernard Catholic Church, 218 Hinman St.; Sisters and Brothers in Sobriety, 6:30 p. m., First Baptist Church, Fourth and Main streets, Niagara Falls; First Step Group, 8 p. m., Hooker Auditorium, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St.; and Speaker Meeting, 8 p. m., Grace Episcopal Church, Genesee at Cottage streets, Lockport.

SENIOR CITIZENS CLASS: Computer classes for senior citizens, an entry-level computer course where senior citizens can learn about the Internet, sign up for an e-mail address and learn many of the Microsoft computer programs, 9:30 to 11 a. m., Niagara Falls Housing Authority’s ATTAIN Lab, Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building, 3001 Ninth St. Call 285-5374 to schedule a time.

Saturday

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: “Christmas Cookies, Cocoa and Music,” performed by the Niagara Catholic Sings and Drama Club, 7:30 p. m., auditorium of Niagara Catholic High School, 520 66th St., Niagara Falls. Goodwill donations or freewill offerings are gladly accepted.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT:By Tim Maloney, The Piano Man, 11 a. m. to 2 p. m., followed at 2 p. m. by the Feast of St. Lucia, presented by the Swedish Heritage Festival Committee of Augustana Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda History Museum, 54 Webster St. SPCA SANTA DAY: Santa will pose for photos with your pet, and there will be basket and gift card raffles, 50/50 split, refreshments and other activities, noon to 4 p. m., Niagara SPCA, 2100 Lockport Road, Wheatfield.

LUNCH WITH SANTA: 11 a. m., Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda. Entertainment follows; Santa on the carousel at noon, Matt James Music for Kids at 1 p. m. For required reservations, call 693-1885.

PRENATAL CLASS: A free prenatal class to prepare expectant parents for childbearing and parenting, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. To register, call 278-4433.

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Boulevard Helping Hands, 10 a. m., 2800 Church Road, Wheatfield; Lower River Group, 1 p. m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 110 Chestnut St., Youngstown; New International Group, 6:30 p. m., Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center auditorium, 621 10th St.

WEIGHT LOSS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:20 to 10:20 a. m., Lockport Senior Centre, 33 Ontario St. Call 433-1518 for more information.

WELLNESS:9:30 to 11:30 a. m., Health Association of Niagara County Inc., 1302 Main St., Niagara Falls. Fitness and wellness program for adults over 60.

TEEN NIGHT: Lockport Family YMCA Teen Night, an opportunity for young adults to come to the YMCA with adult supervision and use the facility to the max, for those in grades 6 to 8, 7 to 9 p. m., 19 East Ave., Lockport. Members, $3; nonmembers, $5. Call 434-8887, Ext. 35, for information.

SUPPORT GROUP:Recovery Inc., 2 to 4 p. m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 639 Main St., Niagara Falls. Use the side door.

CHOWDER&BAKE SALE: 11 a. m., Bergholz Fire Hall, 2470 Niagara Road, Bergholz.

Next Sunday

CHRISTMAS CONCERT:American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264, will perform a Symphonic Pops program of traditional holiday music, 7:30 p. m., Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda. An organ performance will begin at 7. Tickets are $10 at the door, $8 in advance and under age 12. For tickets, call 692-2413.

HOLIDAY RECITAL: Students of Eric Koch, from Red House Music, will present a recital, 1 p. m., Shoppe On Main, 2714 Main St., Route 78, Newfane. Free and handicapped-accessible.

FARMERS BREAKFAST:All-you-can-eat eggs, sausage, ham, fruit, pancakes, french toast, potatoes, pastries and beverages, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m., Adams Volunteer Fire Company, 7113 Nash Road, Wheatfield. Cost is $8 for adults and children ages 12 and up, $5 ages 6 to 11; ages 5 and younger are free. Santa will be visiting.

SUPPORT GROUP:Recovery Inc., 2 to 4 p. m., First United Methodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Use the side door.

OPEN MUSEUM:Sanborn Area Historical Society’s Schoolhouse Museum, 2 to 4 p. m., 2822 Niagara St., and the society’s Farm Museum, 2 to 4 p. m., 2660 Saunders Settlement Road. The farm museum also is open 1 to 4 p. m. Wednesday.

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