FORUM: A forum to explore the rights of immigrants will be held from 4 to 5:30 p. m. Tuesday at 237 Main St., Suite 1200. Panelists include Felicidad Frenette, director of the Language Services Department at International Institute; Lourdes Iglesis, executive director of Hispanics United of Buffalo; and Monica Zucco, interpreting services coordinator of Journey’s End Refugee Services. For more information on the free event, call 852-4191.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH: The Amherst Senior Center, 370 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, will host a Christmas luncheon at noon Wednesday. Lunch will include breaded pork chops, stuffing and Christmas cookies. The Amherst Senior High School Varsity Singers and Amherst Sweet Sixteeners will perform. For more information, call 636-3050.

POTLUCK PARTY: Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo and Erie County, 1313 Main St., will host a Holiday Potluck party from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday. Tutors, their learners and guests are invited to enjoy food and festivities. Those attending are encouraged to bring a dish to share. For more information, call 876-8991.

TRULY BAZAAR: A bazaar will be held Friday through next Sunday in Grant Street Gallery, 216 Grant St. West Side vendors include El Buen Amigo, designs by Dov and Girls, Rmah Market-Meditteranean and African Clothing and Crafts and Burmese Handicrafts. Live music will also be performed. Hours will be 5 to 10 p. m. Friday and 11 a. m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and next Sunday. A portion of sales will benefit PUSH Buffalo.

DRIVING COURSE: The Empire Safety Council defensive driving course will be offered by Allstate from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 834 Nash Road, North Tonawanda. The course is for insurance/point reduction. For more information, call 693-8710.

CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNER: The office of Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, will host satellite hours for Chautauqua County residents from 9 to 11 a. m. Friday, in Westfield Village Hall, North Room Eason Hall, 23 Elm St.; 11:30 a. m. to noon, Portage Hills Apartments, 40 Evans St.; and 1 to 3 p.m. Mayville Community Center, 2 Academy St. Constituents will be able to discuss Social Security, veterans affairs, citizenship, immigration or any other matters. For details, call 484-0729.