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Nov. 22 to 29
Updated: August 21, 2010, 3:13 AM
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
WINE FUNDRAISER:Eleven wineries on the Niagara Wine Trail, located between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario in Niagara and Orleans counties, will participate in “Share the Bounty” wine tastings, noon to 6 p. m. All food and monetary donations go to local food banks. A nonperishable food item or $2.50 per wine tasting is encouraged. For a complete listing of wineries, visit: www.niagarawinertrail.org or call 772-2211.
CLASS: Iyengar Yoga, 7 to 8:15 p. m., Shoppe on Main, 2714 Main St., Newfane. Also meets from 7:30 to 8:45 p. m. Monday and from 7 to 8:15 p. m. Tuesday. Call 778-9377 for information.
MEETING:Alcoholics Anonymous Niagara Intergroup, 2 p. m., Hooker Auditorium, Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, 621 10th St.; Golden Slipper, 9:30 a. m.,UAW Hall, 524 Walnut St., Lockport; Attitude Adustment, 10 a. m., First Step Center, Allen Street, Niagara Falls; LaSalle 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.
SUPPORT GROUP:Recovery Inc., 2 to 4 p. m., First United Methodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Use the side door.
MUSEUM HOURS:2 to 4 p. m., Das Haus, museum of the Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York, 2549 Niagara Road, Bergholz.
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.
Monday
HOLIDAY MEAL:A free community Thanksgiving dinner will be given from 6 to 8 p. m. in the Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building, 3001 Ninth St., Niagara Falls.
OPEN HOUSE:Faculty will be available to meet with parents from noon to 4 p. m. and from 5 to 7:30 p. m., Wilson middle and high schools. Parents can pick up report cards in the library media center in the same hours. Students should not report to class today.
STRETCHING CLASS: Stretching and Mobility Class for senior citizens ages 55 and up, 9:15 a. m., North Tonawanda Senior Citizens Center, 110 Goundry St. Cost, $2.
PINOCHLE:Senior citizens ages 55 and up can play pinochle at 6 p. m. every Monday and Tuesday and at 1:15 p. m. Friday, North Tonawanda Senior Citizens Center, 110 Goundry St. Call 695-8582 for more information.
MEETING:Young Women of Character, age 13 to 18, to help them grow up to be enlightened and better women, 6 to 7:30 p. m., Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
FREE FITNESS CLASS: Club 99, 10:30 a. m., North Tonawanda Senior Citizens Center, 110 Goundry St. Continues Wednesday. Call 695-8582 to register.
MUSEUM HOURS:The North Tonawanda History Museum, which operates in the Lumber City History Center, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. today, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Tuesday and Wednesday; closed Thursday through Sunday. Call 213-0554 for more information.
BAND REHEARSAL:The Bergholz German Band meets at 8 p. m., Bergholz Fire Hall, Niagara Road. Prospective members are welcome.
FACILITATED ENROLLMENT: For Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Insurance programs, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. today, Tuesday and Thursday and on the second Wednesday of the month; 1 to 4 p. m. on other Wednesdays; and 9 a. m. to noon Friday, Hamilton B. Mizer Primary Care Center, 501 10th St., Niagara Falls. Call 278-4620 for more information.
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.
GLEE CLUB REHEARSALS: Lock City Glee Club, 7 p. m., Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester Road and Fieldcrest Drive, Lockport. New members are invited to join.
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.
YOUTH PROGRAM:Opportunity for young people to learn about prevention of drug and alcohol abuse and about recovery and dependency, 7 to 8:30 p. m., Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
FREE CLINIC: Confidential Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, 10 a. m. to 3:30 p. m., Trott Access Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. No appointment needed. Use the Elmwood Street entrance. Also Wednesdays. Call 278-1900 for more information.
ARTS&CRAFTS: The North Tonawanda Senior Citizens Center offers arts and crafts classes for anyone age 55 and up, 9 a. m. to noon today through Thursday, 110 Goundry St. Each participant is responsible for the cost of the material used. Call 695-8582 for more information.
Tuesday
SCHOLAR INDUCTION:Ruth Klein-Pirinelli, Paul F. Layer Jr. and Maj. Paul M. White will be inducted into the the Academic Wall of Fame at Starpoint High School, 7 p. m., in the school auditorium. Also honored will be 67 students who received a 90 percent or better average for the previous school year.
ART DISPLAY: “Andy Warhol: A Photographic Legacy” and “Freedom Crossing: The Underground Railroad in Greater Niagara,” 11 to 5 p. m., Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Route 104, Lewiston. Continues 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. through Saturday and 1 to 5 p. m. Sunday. Closed Wednesday and Thursday this week.
MEETING:Nioga Library System board of trustees, 6:15 p. m. for open hearing, 6:30, business meeting, Nioga headquarters, 6575 Wheeler Road, Lockport.
MEETING:Sanborn Area Historical Society, 7 p. m., Sanborn Fire Hall, 5811 Buffalo St. Ken Boyd will present a special program on “Old Time Photography.” Free. Public invited.
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.
KIDS FITNESS CLASS: For children 7 years old and up, $5, 4:30 p. m., Niagara Health&Fitness, 734 Cayuga St., Lewiston. Also at 11:45 a. m. Saturday. Call 754-4474 for information.
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.
CLASS: Iyengar Yoga, 7 p. m., Shoppe on Main, 2714 Main St., Newfane. Continues Sundays. Call 778-9377 for information.
CHORUS REHEARSAL:The Lockport Chorale, 7 p. m., Lockport High School, 250 Lincoln Ave.
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC: Adult immunization and family travel clinics for adults are held from 1:30 to 3:30 p. m., Trott Access Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. Fees vary. Appointments only by calling 278-1903.
FREE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC: An immunization clinic for infants and children is held from 9 to 11:30 a. m., Trott Access Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. 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.
ARTS&CRAFTS PROGRAM: For anyone age 55 and older, 9:30 to noon, North Tonawanda Senior Citizens Center, 110 Goundry St. Projects are available for a minimal cost.
MUSEUM HOURS:Annual Members Exhibition, 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. today through Saturday and 1 to 5 p. m. Sunday, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Lewiston.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM:For children ages 2z to 5, with books, games, crafts, holiday parties, birthday celebrations and special guests, 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. or 11 a. m. to noon, Youngstown Public Library, 240 Lockport St.
OPEN ENROLLMENT:Area residents may now enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., Hamilton B. Mizer Primary Care Center, 501 10th St., Niagara Falls. Enrollees should bring identification showing their date of birth, a current utility bill or other address verification and wage information. For more information, call 285-1563.
SUPPORT GROUP:Breast cancer support for those who have experienced breast cancer and their families, 7:30 p. m., Room 723A, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston.
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.
NAR-ANON:Helping families cope with substance abuse by someone they love, 7 to 8:30 p. m., Clearview Outpatient Center, 66 Mead St., North Tonawanda.
SUPPORT GROUP:Weekly meeting, sponsored by the Niagara County AIDS Case Management Program and AIDS Task Force, for people with HIV/AIDS, 5:30 to 7 p. m. in Niagara Falls. Strictly confidential. Call 297-4004 for information.
BRIDGE: Wheatfield Senior Citizens Center, 12:45 p. m., 2790 Church Road. Learn to play bridge from 10 a. m. to noon.
RECREATION PROGRAM:For developmentally disabled children 3 to 10 years old, 2 to 6 p. m., Niagara United Cerebral Palsy, 9812 Lockport Road, Town of Niagara.
SUPPORT GROUP:Diabetes support, 6:30 p. m., Room 723A, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston.
SUPPORT GROUP:Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p. m., St. Leo Catholic Church, Military Road, Niagara Falls.
STORY HOUR:Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. and 11 a. m. to noon, Youngstown Library, 240 Lockport St.
Wednesday
LIBRARY PROGRAM:For children in grades four and up, Thanksgiving Break Dance Dance Revolution Party, 12:30 to 2 p. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. No registration required. For information, call 693-4132, Ext. 5. Snacks served.
LIBRARY PROGRAM:Two-year-old children, accompanied by an adult, will be introduced to books, through stories, craft and songs, 10:30 or 11:30 a. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. For information and registration, call 693-4132, Ext. 5.
LIBRARY PROGRAM:Children 9 months to 23 months olds, accompanied by an adult, will be introduced to the library through finger-plays, socializing and crafts, 9:30 a. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. For information and registration, call 693-4132, Ext. 5.
MUSEUM OPEN:The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is open today through Sunday, excluding Thursday, from noon to 4 p. m., 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda. For complete list of events/activities/ exhibits, visit: www.carrouselmuseum.org.
CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB: Share ideas, skills and enthusiasm with those who are creative with yarn, 4 to 5 p. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Call 693-3009 for more information.
FREE DANCE CLASS: People and Possibilities, in collaboration with the Niagara Falls Housing Authority, is offering line dancing classes with Joan Harris as instructor, 5 to 7 p. m., Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building, 3001 Ninth St., Niagara Falls. Call 285-6961 to register.
SUPPORT GROUP:The Dale Association’s Caregivers Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p. m., Senior Center, 33 Ontario St., Lockport. Call 433-1886 for information.
MEETING:Niagara Exchange Club, 6:30 p. m., Yellow and Blue Cafeteria, Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road.
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., St. John’s Outreach Center, Chestnut St., Lockport.
STORY HOUR:Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. and 11 a. m. to noon, Ransomville Library, 3733 Ransomville Road.
MUSEUM HOURS:Lewiston Museum, 1 to 4 p. m., 469 Plain St. Admission is by goodwill donation. Continues through Sunday.
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.
WEIGHT LOSS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, support group dedicated to weight loss and maintenance, 5:45 to 6:45 p. m., Sutherland Lodge, 1400 Ruie Road, North Tonawanda.
CRAFTS: 12:30 p. m. Wheatfield Senior Citizens Center, 2790 Church Road. Ceramics and woodworking offered at 9 a. m.
SUPPORT GROUP:Onward, healing and compassion for people who are divorced or separated, 7 p. m., St. John the Baptist School, 160 Chestnut St., Lockport. Sponsored by Eastern Niagara County Catholic parishes. Free and open to all.
BUSINESS EXCHANGE:Niagara Area Business Exchange is a group of business professionals who meet to exchange business leads, 8 a. m., Town and Country Club of Lockport, 717 East Ave. For information, call 772-2200.
FREE LEGAL ADVICE: Legal Advocacy Service, sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Niagara County, offers free legal advice to qualified clients, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., 36 Pine St., Lockport. For information and appointments, call Betty, 433-3780.
FREE CLINIC: Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, 10 a. m. to 3:30 p. m., Trott Access Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. Confidential and anonymous. No appointment needed. Continues each Wednesday.
SUPPORT GROUP:Lockport New Beginnings, for people recovering from alcohol or drug dependency, 7 p. m., Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
Thursday
THANKSGIVING DINNER:The Salvation Army, 50 Cottage St., Lockport, is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Day turkey dinner for the needy and those living alone. The meal will be served from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. Home-delivered meals also are available by phoning 434-1276 as late as today.
LORD’S DAY DINNER:A free Thanksgiving dinner for the needy will take place from noon to 6 p. m., VFW LaSalle Griffon Post 917, 2435 Seneca Ave., at Hyde Park Boulevard, Niagara Falls. Various clothing and household items also will be distributed. Diners must find their own transportation to the VFW post.
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.
AL-ANON:Help with dealing with someone else’s alcohol problem; 7 p. m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4671 Townline Road, Ransomville.
Friday
VINEYARD RELEASES: 2007 Red Meritage and Meritage Reserve, 4 to 8 p. m., Arrowhead Spring Vineyards, 4746 Town Line Road, Lockport. Admission is $10 and includes keepsake wine glass, tasting of all wines, light food, chocolate and more. For reservations, call 434-8030.
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.
CARDS AND CRAFTS: 9 a. m., Wheatfield Senior Citizens Center, 2790 Church Road.
PHILOSOPHY SCHOOL CAFE: Join a group getting together to discuss philosophy, 7 p. m., Les Deux Magots Cafe, 402 Center St., Lewiston.
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
GALA: Niagara Falls Chapter of Links Inc. will host its Emerald and Ivory gala, reception at 5 p. m., dinner and dancing starting at 7, music by Diana M. Reeves, the All Star Band and D. J. McAdory, Seneca Niagara Casino&Hotel, 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls. For tickets, at $50 each, call 282-3371.
LUNCH WITH SANTA: 11 a. m., Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda. Entertainment follows; Santa on the carousel at noon, Owen the Juggler at 1 p. m. For required reservations, call 693-1885.
READ TO THE DOGS:Children in grades one to six can practice their reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to Sandy the therapy dog, 2 to 4:30 p. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Call 693-4132 to sign up for a 15-minute session.
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 Center, 33 Ontario St. Call 433-1518 for more information.
WELLNESS:9:30 to 11:30 a. m., Health Association of Niagara County, 1302 Main St., Niagara Falls. Fitness and wellness program for adults over 60.
FREE DANCE CLASS: People and Possibilities, in collaboration with the Niagara Falls Housing Authority, is offering line dancing classes with Joan Harris as instructor, 11 a. m. to 1 p. m., Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building, 3001 Ninth St., Niagara Falls. Call 285-6961 to register.
MUSEUM HOURS:2 to 4 p. m., Ransomville Historical Museum, Old Post Office on Ransomville Library grounds, 3733 Ransomville Road, or for special tours by calling 791-4494.
SUPPORT GROUP:Recovery Inc., 2 to 4 p. m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 639 Main St., Niagara Falls. Use the side door.
Next Sunday
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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