LECTURE: ST. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute will host Peter Szczepankiewicz, a computer forensics expert with IBM Corp., at 7 p. m. Thursday as he lectures on matters related to Internet security in the school’s Cullen Lecture Hall, 845 Kenmore Ave., Town of Tonawanda. For details, call Jim Roland, 270-2349, or e-mail

jroland@sjci.com

. SATELLITE OFFICE HOURS: A representative from State Sen. Michael H. Ranzenhofer’s office will be available to district residents from 10 a. m. to noon Thursday, in Clearfield Branch Library, 770 Hopkins Road, Amherst. Constituents are encouraged to discuss important issues or ask questions concerning state departments or agencies. For more information, call 631-8695.

WORKSHOP: The Cattaraugus County Arts Council will honor the history and contributions of African Americans during February, Black History Month, with the presentation of “Follow the Drinking Gourd: The Underground Railroad Project,” with Sara Heslin Woods, from 6 to 8 p. m. this Thursday, Feb. 18 and 25 at the Olean Campus of Jamestown Community College, College Center, Room 220, North Union Street. Participants will create their own drinking gourd that will be individually embellished with paint and other decorative treatments. The workshop is appropriate for ages 12 and up. A $5 donation is suggested. For registration, call 372-7455 or e-mail

artscouncil@verizon.net

. BOOK SIGNING: David H. Brown, author of “The Elusive Chauffeur,” will be available to sign copies of his detective novel from 2 to 4 p. m. Saturdayin Borders, 2015 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga.

DINNER AND CONCERT: Bethel Lutheran Church will host a buffet dinner and concert at 5:30 p. m. Saturday, in the church, 904 E. Third St., Jamestown. A special concert by the Celtic band the Dustmen will get under way at 7:30. Dinner tickets are $15 per person. Tickets for the concert performance are $6. Tickets available at door, or advanced purchases can be made by calling 661-9050.

TRAIN DISPLAY: The Buffalo &Erie County Historical Society will operate its model train display “Phil Barons Model Train Display from 1 to 4 p. m. Saturday and Sunday through Feb. 28 in the museum, 25 Nottingham Court. For details, call 873-9644 or visit:

www.buffalohistory.org

. THEME TRAY AUCTION: Windom Community Church will host a Valentine’s Day Theme Tray Auction from 11:30 a. m. to 1 p. m. Sunday at 3766 Abbott Road, Orchard Park. Chili, pizza and assorted beverages are available for purchase. Tickets are $5 for a sheet of 25. Information, call 649-6261.