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

PERFORMANCE:Make-up 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.

CONCERT:MacKenzie Highlanders Pipe Band, 3p.m., Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown.

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: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 complete list of events, activities and exhibits, visit www.carrouselmuseum.org.

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

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

FESTIVAL: Labor Day fest includes five local bands, food, clowns, magicians, face-painting, bounce house and games, gates open from 10 a. m. to dusk, music at 11 a. m., headliners, Boys of Summer, at 6 p.m., Porter-on-the-Lake Park, Deitz and Lake roads. Cost is $5 for adults, children free. Tickets are available at First Niagara Bank-Lewiston, 500 Center St. and Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, 100 N. Third St., Lewiston. For information, call Linda White at 745-1176 or Gloria Baker at 754-2901.

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.

HEALTH SEMINAR:“Whole Grains: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?,” 10 a. m., Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport. Free.

Tuesday

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.

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’s 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.

OPEN ENROLLMENT:Area residents may now enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus, 9a.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.

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:For adults coping with the sudden traumatic loss of a loved one, 6p.m., sixth floor, Niagara Falls Medical Center, 621 Tenth St. For information, call 433-3780.

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.

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

Wednesday

CANDIDATES FORUM:Democratic and Independence parties primary candidates for the State Senate and Assembly, 6 to 8:30 p. m., second-floor auditorium, Niagara Falls Public Library, Main Street. Interpreter for the deaf will be present.

MEETING:Youngstown Garden Club, 7p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St. Master gardener Carol Ann Harlos will speak about “The Wonderful World of Herbs.” Visitors and new members are welcome.

MEETING:Niagara Exchange Club, 6:30 p. m., Yellow and Blue Cafeteria, Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road.

SUPPORT GROUP:For those who suffer from panic attacks and anxiety disorders, 6p.m., St. John’s Outreach Center, Chestnut St., Lockport. 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.

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.

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.

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.

BUSINESS EXCHANGE:Niagara Area Business Exchange is a group of business professionals who meet to exchange business leads, 8a.m., Town and Country Club of Lockport, 717 East Ave. For information, call 772-2200.

Thursday

BLUES FESTIVAL: The Niagara Falls Blues Festival starts at 7 p.m. today with a classic car and bike cruise from Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls to Barton Hill Hotel in Lewiston, where Big Tobacco will play. The festival continues from 4 to 11 p. m. Friday and noon to 11 p. m. Saturday on Old Falls Street in the Falls. Free admission and parking. For information on bands, visit www.niagarafallsbluesfest.com.

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

CLASSES: Lifelong Learning classes at Dale Association start today. Classes include exploding scrapbook box, square dancing, dog obedience, basket weaving, tap dancing, Excel and painting. To register, call 433-1886 or stop in at 33 Ontario St., Lockport.

MEETING:The Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the Sacariss Bell Rose Lodge 307, an international benevolent society, will meet at 7:30 p. m., Lewiston Opera House’s Lodge Hall, 732 Center St. New members welcome. Call 754-0166 for information.

CLASSES: Drawing classes by artist Nori Bucci, every Thursday, 7p.m., Shoppe on Main, 2714 Main St., Newfane. For information, call 778-5273. Also crochet lessons, 3:30 and 5 p.m. every Thursday. For information, call Lisa at 751-6723.

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.

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.

CROCHET CLASS: For children at 3:30 p. m. and adults at 5 p.m.; Shoppe on Main, 2714 Main St., Newfane. Cost, $5. Call 751-6723 for more information.

SUPPORT GROUP:Widows invited to share their strength and hopes for the future, 1 to 3 p.m.,YWCA of the Tonawandas, 49 Tremont St., North Tonawanda. To sign up, call 692-5580.

Friday

PEACH FESTIVAL: Featuring Niagara County peaches for peach shortcake, music, food, peach dessert recipe contest and more, 5 to 11 p.m., Academy Park, Lewiston. Also from 11 a. m. to 10 p. m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission and parking. Parade at 11 a. m. Saturday along Center Street to the park. Neptune Water Skiers perform Sunday at 11 a. m. at Lewiston Landing. Peach Queen contest at 8 p.m. Sunday.

BENEFIT: “Cocktails&Cash,” the 19th annual Niagara Hospice charity event, 7p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension, Lockport. Tickets, at $100 each, include drinks, hors d’oeuvres and dinner for two, and a chance to win a$5,000 grand prize or other cash prizes. To purchase tickets, call 280-0766 or visit the events page at NiagaraHospice.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: Upstate New York Transplant Services will hold a blood drive, 5 to 9 p.m., Academy Park Field, Lewiston.

CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: For high school, all-star, town and youth football cheerleading groups from WNY or Canada, 5 p. m., Academy Park, Center Street, Lewiston. For information, call Jerry 754-7745. Part of the Lewiston Peach Festival.

MOM&ME: Stretch program for ages 3 to 5 and their parents or caregivers, noon Fridays through Oct. 22, Town of Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center, 1 Pool Plaza. Classes are $9 for member, $14 for nonmembers. To register, call 876-7424.

BREAKFAST:For recently bereaved women or men to socialize with others experiencing similar loss, 10:30 a. m., Niagara Hospice, 2186 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls. Call 280-0777 to register.

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

BENEFIT: “Dancing in the Street,” with live music from 3 to 11 p.m., Zonta Club of the Tonawandas, 75 Erie St., City of Tonawanda. Also karaoke, 50/50 raffle, theme basket auction, food and refreshments. Tickets are $8 in advance (call Susanne at 692-3250) or $10 at the door. Proceeds benefit YWCA Carrel House in the City of Tonawanda for women and children escaping domestic violence and other local charities.

RUN/WALK:Kiwanis Club’s 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk, 7:45 a. m. registration at Key Bank, Center Street. Entry fee, $20, includes T-shirt, door prizes, post-race refreshments, music and awards ceremony. For information, call Tom Baia at 745-9702.

WOOD CARVING CLASSES:

On four consecutive Saturdays (Sept. 11 to Oct. 2), beginners class from 9 a. m. to noon, intermediate classes from 1 to 4 p.m., Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda. Cost is $90, or $85 for Carrousel Society members. Minimum age is 12, and those 12 to 17 years old must have signed parental consent. Bring a pencil. For information, call 693-1885 or e-mail info@carrouselmuseum.org .

ASK THE ARCHITECT: Pat Darrow from MPD Architecture will give free 15-minute consultations on residential projects and design alternatives, 11 a. m. to 3 p.m., Shoppe On Main, 2714 Main St., Route 78, Newfane. Call 778-7896 for information.

BOOK-SIGNING:Julianna Wooite, Mary Beth Scumaci and Peter Scumaci, authors of “Western New York and the Gilded Age,” will talk about and sign their book, 2 p. m., North Tonawanda History Museum, 54 Webster St.

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., auditorium, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 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.

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.

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

Next Sunday

ORIGAMI CLASS: Kyoko Roszmann will instruct children and adults in creating an origami gift, 2 p. m., Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda. In observance of Grandparents Day, grandparents will receive second carousel ride free. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors 65 years and older, $2.50 ages 2 to 12. The museum is open from noon to 4 p.m.

FUNDRAISER:North Tonawanda Senior Center’s annual theme basket fundraiser, doors open at 1 p. m., drawing at 2:15, 110 Goundry St., North Tonawanda. Admission, $5, includes 20 basket tickets and one door prize ticket. Split club and other raffles. Call 695-8520.

ART RECEPTION:For “Creative to Infinity: The Vision Continues,” works created by people living in poverty, and presentation by Sister Loretta Hoag and her students, 2 to4 p. m., Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Route 104, Lewiston. Free, light refreshments served.