AUCTION: Niagara Charter School, 2077 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, will hold its first basket auction in the school gymnasium from 5 to 8 p. m. today. Call 297-4520.

FUNDRAISER: Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo will host its third annual fundraiser, “The Harvest Celebration,” from 5:30 to 8 p. m. Thursdayin Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 453 Porter Ave. Admission is $25 members, $30 nonmembers, and includes food and beverages. For more information, call 851-4647 or visit

www.grassrootsgardens.org

. DEDICATION: The community is invited to the dedication sponsored by Council Member Brian C. Davis and Ellicott District Community Development of William “Bill” Robinson Way at 2 p. m. Thursday at William and Krettner streets. Call 856-3262.

RUMMAGE SALE: St. George Orthodox Church is holding a rummage sale from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Friday and 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Saturday in the church, 2 Nottingham Terrace. $1 admission Friday; $2 bag sale Saturday. Lunch is available.

RAFFLE: Tonawandas Post 264, American Legion, Main Street, City of Tonawanda, will host a turkey raffle at 7 p. m. Friday. Refreshments will be served. Call 998-1100.

RUMMAGE SALE: Good Shepherd Community of Faith Church is holding its annual rummage sale from 6 to 9 p. m. Friday and 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Saturday in the church at 187 Southside Parkway, South Buffalo. There is a $1 entry fee for Friday. Sloppy Joes and beverages available for purchase. For more information, call the Rev. Barbara Hulsing at 824-4112 or 655-3463.

MEAT RAFFLE: The Elma Fire Company, 2945 Bowen Road, will host a meat raffle at 6 p. m. Saturday. Door prizes and food will be available. Admission is $3.

FREE KIDNEY SCREENINGS: The National Kidney Foundation will offer free kidney screenings from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday in the McCoy Convention Center, 653 Clinton St. To register for an appointment and more information, call 835-1323.

GALA: The Morlock Foundation will host the fourth annual “Open Toe Shoe Gala” at 6 p. m. Saturday in the Hilton Garden Inn Airport Buffalo, 4201 Genesee St., Cheektowaga. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple and include open bar, a fashion show, raffle and dancing. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 842-1300.

VETERANS CLINIC: Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system may obtain flu vaccines from 8 a. m. to 3 p. m. Saturday in VA Western New York Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Ave. There is no charge. For more information, call (888) 823-9656.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: The Brighton Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring its spaghetti dinner and ticket auction Saturday at the Brighton Fire Hall, 50 Jamaica Road, Town of Tonawanda. Dinner begins at 5 p. m., followed by the auction at 6:30. $6.50 for presale tickets; $7 at the door; $3 for children 10 years old and under. For tickets, call 693-7470.