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Updated: August 29, 2010, 6:33 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

OPEN MUSEUM:Das Haus, 1843 log house of the Historical Society of North German Settlements in WNY, 2549 Niagara Road, Bergholz, 2 to4 p. m.

MUSEUM HOURS:The North Tonawanda History Museum, which operates in the Lumber City History Center, 9a.m. to 9 p.m. today through Saturday, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. next Sunday, 54 Webster St. Exhibit: “Journey to the North: New York’s Freedom Trail,” through Sept. 30. Call 213-0554 for more information.

ART EXHIBIT: Featuring artisans from Western New York working in a variety of two-and three-dimensional media, Kenan Center House Gallery, 433 Locust St., Lockport. Exhibit continues through Sept. 3. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

MUSEUM HOURS:Sanborn Area Historical Society’s Schoolhouse Museum, 2 to 4 p.m., 2822 Niagara St., and the society’s Farm Museum, 1 to 4p.m., 2660 Saunders Settlement Road.

MUSEUM OPEN:The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is open today from noon to 4 p.m., and from 10 a. m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda. For a complete list of events, activities and exhibits, visit www.carrouselmuseum.org.

MEETING:Alcoholics Anonymous Golden Slipper, 9:30 a. m.,UAW Hall, 524 Walnut St., Lockport; Attitude Adjustment, 10 a. m., First Step Center, Allen Avenue, 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 Episcopal Church, 100 Chestnut St., Youngstown; and Lock City, 8p.m., Emmanuel Methodist Church, East Avenue and Washburn Street, Lockport.

Monday

AUDITIONS: For Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” 7 to 9 p.m., Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. Candidates must give a cold reading in a group setting. Show dates are in October. For information, visit www.starrynighttheatre.com. Continues same time Tuesday.

DEADLINE:To enter an original recipe in the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston’s Peach Recipe Contest for “cake/pie” or “all other desserts,” send to Peach Festival Taste-Off, 310 Niagara St., Niagara Falls, NY 14302. The winner will receive a$200 gift card; other prizes to top ten entries. On Sept. 30, at 6 p.m., finalists will display their desserts in the Peach Tent and compete in a taste-off. For information, call 754-7745.

GROUP MEETING:Anger management group for those wishing to work on their emotional and behavioral well-being, 6 to 7:30 p. m., Independent Living of Niagara County, 746 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. For information, call Dave Edgerton at 836-0822, Ext. 109.

FREE FITNESS CLASS: Club 99, 10:30 a. m., North Tonawanda Senior Citizens Center, 110 Goundry St. Continues Wednesday. Call 695-8582 to register.

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, 9a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Tuesday and Thursday and on the second Wednesday of the month; 1 to 4p.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 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, 8p.m., First Congregational Church, 822 Cleveland Ave., Niagara Falls; and Open Channel Big Book, 8p.m., St. Peter Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls.

GLEE CLUB REHEARSALS: Lock City Glee Club, 7p.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, 9a.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

TUESDAY IN THE PARK: The Machine performs Pink Floyd, 6:30 p. m., free hands-on art activities begin at 5:30, Artpark, Lewiston. Outdoor amphitheater opens at 4. Onsite parking fee is $10.

ART DISPLAY: “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.

ART EXHIBITION: “Cloud Corrosion,” a three-person exhibit that captures the essence of a post-industrial city through the first fully digital generation, 11 a. m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Saturday by appointment, East Gallery Project Space, Carnegie Art Center, 240 Goundry St., North Tonawanda.

GALLERY HOURS:School of the Arts Gallery, where the owner also invites artists, poets, crafters and designers to present their works, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday, 402 Center St., Lewiston.

SUPPORT GROUP:GriefShare, for adults coping with grief caused by the traumatic, unexpected death of a loved one, 6p. m., S-6 Conference Room, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Call 278-4604 or 433-3780 to register. Free.

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Peter 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 Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; Early Beginning Group, 7p.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, 8p.m., St. John the Baptist School, Chestnut and McCallum, Lockport.

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.

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

SUPPORT GROUP:Overeaters Anonymous, 7p.m., St. Leo Catholic Church, Military Road, Niagara Falls.

Wednesday

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: Niagara USA presents guest speaker Carl Paladino, 9a.m., Rapids Theatre, 1711 Main St., Niagara Falls. Question period follows breakfast and Paladino’s remarks. For necessary reservations, call 285-9142 or e-mail mcardamone@niagarachamber.org .

MEETING:The Write Touch Writing Group hosts a critique meeting, 6:30 p. m., Dale Association, Lockport Senior Center, 33 Ontario St. For information, call Delphine at 434-3507 or Helene at 439-4958.

MEET AND GREET: Singles Experience Club will meet for coffee and conversation, 7 to 8 p.m., Dunkin’ Donuts, Niagara Falls Boulevard at Walmore Road. For information, call Bonnie at 439-8387 or Char at 438-0332.

CARROUSEL CHATS: “Carrousel Horse Restoration and Painting,” and demonstration with Chuck and Rae Proefrock, 7p.m., Carrousel Factory Museum, North Tonawanda. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors. Free story and craft hour available for child care. For information, call 693-1885.

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 870-1307 or e-mail newbiz@aol.com .

BREAST FEEDING CLASS: For expectant and nursing mothers, 6 to 8p.m., Mary C. Dyster Women’s Pavilion, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Call 278-4433 to register.

SUPPORT GROUP:Independent Living of Niagara County’s Deaf Social Support Group, 1 to 3 p.m., 746 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. Call 284-4131 or (888) 567-6454 for more information.

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Peter 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, 7p.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, 8p.m., 412 39th St., Niagara Falls.

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

LECTURE SERIES: On divorce and separation, 7p.m., St. John the Baptist Outreach Center Dining Room, 160 Chestnut 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:Breast cancer support, 7p.m., DeGraff Community Center, 139 Division St., North Tonawanda.

MEETING:The Coalition of Agencies in Service to the Elderly, to provide educational forums across the county that serve as vehicles for networking, 9a.m., The Summit mall, 6929 Williams Road, Wheatfield.

SUPPORT GROUP:Onward, healing and compassion for people who are divorced or separated, 7p.m., St. John the Baptist School, 160 Chestnut St., Lockport. Sponsored by Eastern Niagara County Catholic parishes. Free and open to all.

FREE LEGAL ADVICE: Legal Advocacy Service, sponsored by Mental Health Association in Niagara County, offers free legal advice to qualified clients, 9a.m. to 4 p.m., 36 Pine St., Lockport. For information and appointments, call Betty, 433-3780.

SUPPORT GROUP:Lockport New Beginnings, for people recovering from alcohol or drug dependency, 7 p. m., Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.

Thursday

ORIENTATION:For people interested in becoming registered family child care providers, hosted by Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara, 10 a. m. to 12:30 p. m., Niagara Community Action Program office, 1521 Main St., Niagara Falls. Call 285-8572 to register.

FARMERS’MARKET:Variety of fresh, local products including fruit, vegetables, honey, meat (angus beef, heritage pork, rabbit and more), 3 to 8p.m., lot near Pendleton Town Hall, 6570 Campbell Blvd. (Route 270, near the water tower).

PERFORMANCE: The Lewiston Jazz Project features Ron Corsaro and the New UpState Express Jazz ensemble, 7 to 9 p.m., Hennepin Park gazebo, Fourth and Center streets. Free.

KNITTING CLASSES: Learn to knit, refresh your skills or get help with a current project, 6 to 8 p.m., Local Faire, 2568 Youngstown Lockport Road, Ransomville Cost is $5 per lesson. For information, call 930-3636.

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 Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; Sober Winners, 9:30 a. m., VFW Post 2535, 112 Caledonia St., Lockport; Beginners Group, 7p.m., First United Methodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; Whirlpool 12&12 Group, 8p.m., St. Peter Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; and 7 Clan Group, 8p.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.

A. M. LOCKPORT TOASTMASTERS: 7 to 8:30 a. m., Friendly’s Restaurant, 2W.Main St., Lockport. Guests and visitors welcome.

SUPPORT GROUP:Grief support will be offered at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Pendleton Center United Methodist Church, 6864 Campbell Blvd. All are welcome.

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

SUPPORT GROUP:For people caring for and about someone who suffers from a mental illness, 6p.m., Mental Health Association, 36 Pine St., Lockport. For information, call 433-3780.

Friday

PERFORMANCE:Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!2 and 5 p.m., Artpark’s Main Stage, Lewiston. Joining the characters on stage will be hip-hop legend Biz Markie to teach kids how to beat box with “Biz’s Beat of the Day.” Tickets are $35, no lawn seating (children under a year old are free on adult’s lap.) For information, call 754-4375 or visit www.artpark.net.

BLOOD DRIVE: Conducted by UNYTS, 11 a. m. to 4 p.m., Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Call 85-DONOR for appointment; walk-ins welcome. MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Peter 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, 8p.m., Hooker Auditorium, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St.; and Speaker Meeting, 8p.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

ART DISPLAYS: “Talent Skips a Generation,” works by Emily Johnson and Stella Robinson, and a Members’ Exhibition, Market Street Art Center, 247 Market St., Lockport. The center is open from 10 a. m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call 478-0239 or visit www.marketstreetartcenter.org.

FREE PERFORMANCE:Tops in Blue, a traveling variety show starring members of the U. S. Air Force, 7:30 p. m., Artpark, Lewiston. For information, call the 914th Public Affairs office at 236-2136, the Services Marketing office at 236-3061 or visit www.topsinblue.com.

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 to 10:30 a. m., Odd Fellows &Rebekah Nursing Home, Old Niagara Road, Lockport. Call 433-1693 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.

CHESSNUTS:Kids and their families are welcome to learn to play chess or come to compete at a meeting of the ChessNUTS, 1 p. m., Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St. Call 754-4720 to join or visit www.LewistonPublicLibrary.org for more information.

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.

CHOWDER&BAKE SALE: 10:45 a. m., St. Johnsburg Fire Hall, 7165 Ward Road, Wheatfield.

Next Sunday

PERFORMANCE:Makeup rain date for Wednesday Night at the Gazebo, with music by Jessica Naylor and Jim Sansone, 7 to 9 p.m., Main Street, Route 78, Newfane. Free and handicapped-accessible.

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 4p.m., 2660 Saunders Settlement Road. The farm museum also is open 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday.

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