July 6 to 13
Niagara County events
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, 8353 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304, fax to: 283-1691, or e-mail to: niagaranews@buffnews.com . Today
FREE CONCERT: Chu Nero Group as part of the Sunday on the Steps at the NACC Concert Series, 6 to 8 p. m., Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. In case of rain, the concert will move inside to the Grande Theatre.
RASPBERRY JAMBOREE: Pick your own raspberries, feed the animals, enjoy hayrides, bakery, homemade fudge, ice cream, gift shop, wine tastings and more, 11 a. m. to 4 p. m., Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards, Quaker Road, Gasport.
PERFORMANCE: Pete Arnone and the Serenades playing Italian music as part of International Sundays, 2 to 4 p. m., the Gazebo, Fourth and Center streets, Lewiston. Free.
SPECIAL ENCAMPMENT: Over 1,000 living history demonstrators will depict French and British soldiers and Native American warriors and followers of the armies for the French & Indian War Encampment, 9 a. m. to 7 p. m., Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown.
MEETING: Alcoholics Anonymous Golden Slipper, 9:30 a. m., UAW Hall, 524 Walnut St., Lockport; Attitude Adustment, 10 a. m., First Step Center, Allen Street, Niagara Falls; LaSalle Big Book, 7:30 p. m., Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 156 59th St., Niagara Falls; Fifth Tradition, 8 p. m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 100 Chestnut St., Youngstown; and Lock City, 8
p. m., Emmanual Methodist Church, East Avenue and Washburn Street, Lockport.
BEACH NOW OPEN: The beach at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park is now open full time from 11 a. m. to 7
p. m., 3371 Lake Road, Wilson. Park admission, $7.
Monday
KATA SEMINAR: Taught by John Presti, 9 to 10:30 a. m., Presti Karate Center, 2809 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. Fee, $20, or three classes for $50. Continues Tuesday through Thursday.
AMATEUR ART EXHIBIT: The New York Power Authority and the Health Association of Niagara County’s Council on the Aging are partnering for an art exhibit which is on display, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. daily, the Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston. Continues through July 11.
CLASS: “Living With Diabetes,” a four-session program recognized by the American Diabetes Association as meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education, 6 to 8:30 p. m., Mary C. Dyster Community Education Room, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Call 278-4102 to register.
PAINTING CLASS: Sandy Raff will teach One Stroke Decorative Painting, with Mailboxes, 1 to 5 p. m., Lewiston Red Brick School, North Fourth and Onondaga streets. You must supply your own mailbox. Cost, $25, unless you’ve already taken a painting class here. Each subsequent class, $15. Call 754-1990 to register.
BOOKBUG CLUB: Children in grades kindergarten through three can have some creepy-crawly fun with bug themed stories, games, activities and crafts, 1:30 p. m., LaSalle Branch Library, 8728 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Call 283-8309 to register.
DIABETES MANAGEMENT CLASS: For people diagnosed with diabetes, 1 to 3 p. m., Lockport Memorial Hospital, 521 East Ave. Continues Tuesday and July 14 and 15. Call 514-5800, Ext. 5688 to register.
WALKING TOUR: Flight of Five Walking Tour, taking place every day during July and August, 10 a. m., departing from the Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Lockview, 6:30 a. m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 98 East Ave., Lockport; Big Book Step Group, 7:30
a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; Lockport Discussion, 10 a. m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 98 East Ave., Lockport; Big Book Step Group, 6:30
p. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Niagara Falls; 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, 8 p. m., First Congregational Church, 822 Cleveland Ave., Niagara Falls; and Open Channel Big Book, 8
p. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Avenue, Niagara Falls.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Adult volunteers are needed to assist the program coordinator of Memory Minders, a program of the Dale Association for adults with mild memory loss, 10:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m., meeting at the Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport. Call Kathy Austin at 433-3344, extension four for more information.
CAR CRUISE: Lockport Monday Night Optimist Car Cruise, with vendors selling hamburgers, hot dogs, beck on weck, French fries, ice cream, pizza, fried dough, clams and more, 6 to 9 p. m., Ida Fritz Park, West Avenue and Hawley Street. Today, Country Night. 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 in DeGraff Community Center of Kaleida Health, 139 Division St., North Tonawanda. Cost, $2 per week. Call 690-2271 or 692-8731 to register.
EXERCISE: Fit After 50, 8:40 to 9:15 a. m., every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Niagara Falls Family YMCA, 1317 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. Gentle stretching. All are welcome.
YOUTH PROGRAM: Opportunity for young people to learn about prevention of drug and alcohol abuse and about recovery and dependency, 7 to 8:30 p. m., Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
FREE CLINIC: Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, noon to 3:30 p. m., Trott Access Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. Confidential and anonymous. No appointment needed. Use the Elmwood Street entrance. Continues Wednesday. Call 278-1900 for more information.
Tuesday
FREE CONCERT: Kansas, as part of “First Niagara Tuesday in the Park,” 6:30 p. m., Artpark, Lewiston.
ART IN THE PARK: Have an opportunity to witness and interact with professional artists as they ply their crafts for two hours, with Nicci Mangano and “Illustrations & Comic Art,” 2 to 4 p. m., Artpark, Lewiston. Continues on Tuesdays through July 22.
SELF-DEFENSE CLASS: Women’s Self Defense Class, 6:30 to 8 p. m., YWCA of the Tonawandas, 49 Tremont St., North Tonawanda. Continues on Tuesdays through Aug. 5, with a break on July 15. Call 692-5580 to register for the class and child care.
KATA SEMINAR: Taught by John Presti, 9 to 10:30 a. m., Presti Karate Center, 2809 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. Fee, $20, or three classes for $50. Continues through Thursday.
CHORUS REHEARSAL: The Retired Men’s Chorus meets at 9:15 a. m. every Tuesday in Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 166 59th St., Niagara Falls. Visitors and prospective members are welcome.
SWIM CLASS: Dip-n-Tone Exercise Class for ages 16 and up, 5:15 to 6:15 p. m., Memorial Pool, 848 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda. Cost for 12 classes, which continue through Aug. 14, $30. Call 695-8520, Ext. 508 for registration information.
PINOCHLE GROUP: 1:15 p. m., North Tonawanda Senior Citizen Center, 110 Goundry St.
ART DISPLAYS: “Currents: Movements in Western Art Since 1830,” “Interpreting Traditional Genres,” “Michael Veit: Unity Park,” and “Devotional Displays: Personal & Community Traditions,” 11 a. m. 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.
CHORUS REHEARSAL: The Lockport Chorale, 7 p. m., George Southard Elementary School, Locust Street Extension, Lockport.
ADAPTED GYM: The Niagara Falls Family YMCA is offering a variety of gym programs geared especially for those facing developmental and physical challenges, 6 to 7 p. m., at the YMCA, 1317 Portage Ave. Adapted gym programming, $4 per participant, with caregivers free. Call 285-8491 for more information.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., 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; Early Beginning Group, 7 p. m., St. Stephen’s Church, 610 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls; Lew-Port Group, 8 p. m., First Presbyterian Church, 505 Cayuga St., Lewiston; and Big-Book Lockport, 8
p. m., St. John’s Baptist School, Chestnut and McCallum, Lockport.
ARTS & CRAFTS PROGRAM: For anyone age 55 and older, 9:30 to noon, North Tonawanda Senior Citizen Center, 110 Goundry St. Projects are available for a minimal cost. Continues through Friday.
MUSEUM HOURS: 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. today through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p. m. Sunday, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Lewiston.
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, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., Hamilton B. Mizer Primary Care Center, 501 10th St., Niagara Falls. Enrollees should bring identification showing their dates of birth; a current utility bill or other address verification, and wage information. For more information, call 285-1563.
FREE CLINIC: Immunization clinics for children and infants will be held on the second Tuesday of each month, 9:30 to 11:30 a. m., DeGraff Wellness Center, adjacent to DeGraff Memorial Hospital, 45 Tremont St., North Tonawanda. Appointment only by calling 278-1903. Clinics also offered in Lockport and Niagara Falls.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE: Free help in filing complaints or obtaining advice on consumer related matters is offered by the New York State Attorney General’s office with a representative available to meet with consumers, 9:30 to 11 a. m., Niagara Falls City Council Chambers, 745 Main St., Niagara Falls. This is a monthly service. For immediate attention, call the hot-line at (800) 771-7755.
AL-ANON: Help with dealing with someone else’s alcohol problem, 12:30
p. m., Tuesday Afternoon 12 Steppers, 66 Mead St., North Tonawanda; 7
p. m., Seven Clan Al-Anon, Jay’s Place Diner, Walmore Road, Tuscarora Reservation; St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 516 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls; Adult Children of Alcoholics, Trinity Lutheran Church, 5 Saxton St., Lockport.
NAR-ANON: Helping families cope with substance abuse by someone they love, 7 to 8:30 p. m., Clearview Outpatient Center, 66 Mead St., North Tonawanda.
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.
BRIDGE: Wheatfield Senior Citizens, 12:45 p. m., 2790 Church Road, Wheatfield. Learn to play bridge from 10 a. m. to noon.
RECREATION PROGRAM: For developmentally disabled children 3 to 10 years old, 2 to 6 p. m., Niagara United Cerebral Palsy, 9812 Lockport Road, Town of Niagara. Continues Wednesday and Thursday.
SUPPORT GROUP: Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p. m., St. Leo Catholic Church, Military Road, Niagara Falls.
SPECIAL PROGRAM: Grandfriends, where children in preschool through grade three can interact with some older friends in the community, 10:30 to 11:30 a. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Call 693-4132, Ext. 5 to register.
SMOKING CESSATION CLASS: A three-week program designed to help tobacco users break the smoking habit, 6:30 to 8:30 p. m., third floor maternity education classroom, Lockport Memorial Hospital, 521 East Ave. Continues July 15 and 22. Call 514-5580 to register.
Wednesday
COMMUNITY CONCERT: Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center says “Thank You” to the community with a free National Grid Summer in the Parks concert featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, 7 p. m., Schoellkopf Park, Pine Avenue and Portage Road, Niagara Falls.
FREE CONCERT: Italian American Night featuring Ange Rizzo and the Neapolitan Knights, 7 p. m., Duck Island, Robbins Drive, Niagara Falls. In case of rain, the concert takes place at John A. Duke Senior Citizens Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd.
FREE CONCERT: Hot Country Line Dancers, 7 to 9 p. m., the Gazebo, Main Street, Route 78, Newfane.
ART IN THE PARK: Have an opportunity to witness and interact with professional artists as they ply their crafts for two hours, with Lila Mandzyk and “Painting and Print Making,” 2 to 4 p. m., Artpark, Lewiston. Continues on Tuesdays through July 23.
GRAPE SESSION: Cornell Cooperative Extension presents a one-evening session on grape growing, 5:30 to 9 p. m., 4-H Training Center, 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport. Fee, which includes a light buffet meal, $30. Call 433-8839 for more information.
SUPPORT GROUP: For the deaf and hard of hearing, 1 to 3 p. m., Independent Living of Niagara County, 746 Portage Road, Niagara Falls.
FREE CONCERT: The band moe performs as art of Artpark’s “Wednesdays on the Gorge” free outdoor concerts, 6:30 p. m., Artpark, Lewiston. Includes hands-on art workshops for children. Parking inside the park, $6.
SPECIAL CONCERT: Bart & Kevin, family fun with traditional and original children’s songs, as part of the 2008 Summer Reading Program — “Wings, Stings & Backyard Things,” 7 p. m., on the front porch of Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave.
MEETING: Niagara Exchange Club, 6:30 p. m., blue cafeteria of Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road.
ARACHNID PROGRAM: Amazing Arachnids, for anyone in grades 4 and up, where a story teller will come to share bug stories and activities, 10:30 a. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. No registration is required.
HISTORY PROGRAM: Children’s Summer Bicentennial History Program, where you’ll learn how Native Americans and early pioneers were attracted to the natural beauty and resources in this area, and learn about the natural flora and fauna and more, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., Niagara County Historical Society, 215 Niagara St., Lockport. Cost, $15. Bring a bag lunch and a drink. Call 434-7433 for reservations.
FREE DANCE CLASS: Dance instructor Joan Harris teaches participants popular line dances including the electric slide, the Jersey strut, Louisiana strut, steppin’, My Way and the Jackie Gleason, 5 to 7 p. m., Doris Jones Family Resource Building, 3001 Ninth St., Niagara Falls. Call 285-5374 to register.
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.
WEIGHT LOSS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, support group dedicated to weight loss and maintenance, 5:45 to 6:45 p. m., Sutherland Lodge, 1400 Ruie Road, North Tonawanda.
CRAFTS: 12:30 p. m. Wheatfield Senior Citizens, 2790 Church Road, Wheatfield. Ceramics and woodworking offered at 9 a. m.
SUPPORT GROUP: Parent Grief Support for parents who have suffered miscarriages, still births 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, 7 p. 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, 8 a. m. every Wednesday, Holiday Inn, 515 S. Transit Road, Lockport. For information, call 433-1984.
FREE LEGAL ADVICE: Legal Advocacy Service, sponsored by Mental Health Association in Niagara County offers free legal advice to qualified clients, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., 36 Pine St., Lockport. For information and appointments, call Betty 433-3780.
FREE CLINIC: Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, noon to 3:30 p. m., Trott Access Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. Confidential and anonymous. No appointment needed. Continues each Wednesday.
SUPPORT GROUP: Lockport New Beginnings, for people recovering from alcohol or drug dependency, 6
p. m., Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
Thursday
CHICKEN BARBECUE: Krolick’s Chicken Barbecue, with proceeds to benefit the Memory and Honor Garden at Lockport Presbyterian Home, 3:30 p. m. until sold out. Workers will deliver the take-outs to your car, 327 High St., Lockport. Price, which includes a half chicken, chef salad, salt potatoes, rolls, butter and dessert, $8.
JEWELRY SALE: Upscale, trendy costume jewelry by Cooky Lee, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Medical Center Auxiliary.
FREE CONCERT: Italian American Night with Al Ceccatio, as part of “Easy Listening Thursdays,” 7 p. m., Fisherman’s Park, River Road, North Tonawanda. MEETINGS: Profnet: Business to Business in Western New York will share business referrals at its breakfast meetings, 7:30 to 8:45 a. m. every Thursday in Jetport Restaurant, 7100 Porter Road, Town of Niagara. More information about the organization is on its Web site, www.profnet.org . SUPPORT GROUP: Internal Defibrillator/ Pacemaker Support Group, 1
p. m., Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston.
ART IN THE PARK: Have an opportunity to witness and interact with professional artists as they ply their crafts for two hours, with Casey Thomas and “Ceramics,” 2 to 4 p. m., Artpark, Lewiston. Continues on Tuesdays through Aug. 21.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; Acceptance Group, 10 a. m., Horizon Outpatient, 1750 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls; Big Book Step Group, 6:30 p. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; Beginners Group, 7
p. m., United Methodist Church, 8306 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; Whirlpool 12 & 12 Group, 8 p. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; 7 Clan Group, 8 p. m., Suzy Lane and Upper Mountain Road, Lewiston; and Sober Winners, 9:30 a. m., VFW Post 2535, 112 Caledonia St., Lockport.
ADAPTED SWIM PROGRAM: The Niagara Falls Family YMCA is offering an adapted swim program for those facing developmental or physical challenges, 6 to 7 p. m., 1317 Portage Road. Fee, $2 per participant, with caregivers free. Call 285-8491 for more information.
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.
PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: For children ages 3 to 5, with stories, songs, activities and a craft, 10:15 a. m., LaSalle Public Library, 8728 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
SUPPORT GROUP: Widows invited to share their strength and hopes for the future, 1 to 2 p. m. in YWCA of the Tonawandas, 49 Tremont St., North Tonawanda. To sign up call 692-5580.
SUPPORT GROUP: North Tonawanda depression support group meets at 6 p. m. every Thursday, first-floor conference room, DeGraff Memorial Hospital, 445 Tremont St., North Tonawanda. Also on Mondays.
THURSDAY THRILLER: Join folks at the North Tonawanda Public Library for a free movie, featuring Barry B. Benson, a bee who has just graduated from college, 1 p. m., 505 Meadow Drive. The movie is rated PG. Parents, please accompany children under 12. Popcorn will be served and no registration is necessary. For the name of the movie, call 693-4132, Ext. 5.
Friday
FREE CONCERT: Paleface, as part of the Friday at the Falls series, 7:30 to 9:30 p. m., Third and Old Falls streets, Niagara Falls.
FREE CONCERT: Rerun, playing contemporary popular music, 7 to 9
p. m., Faulkner Park, Main Street, Youngstown.
FREE CONCERT: Blood, Sweat & Tears, as part of the Molson Canal Concert Series, 5:30 p. m., Ulrich City Center Courtyard, Walnut Main Street, Lockport.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE: Hosted by Upstate New York Transplant Services, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., third-floor maternity classroom, Lockport Memorial Hospital, 521 East Ave. Call 514-5505 for an appointment, but walk-ins are welcome.
SPECIAL PROGRAM: A Bug Safari, a program for Little Ladybugs, or those ages 3 to 5, to enjoy and learn about insects they can find in their back yards, 10:30 to 11:15 a. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. No registration is necessary.
REPTILE SHOW: Nickel City Reptiles, an exciting show featuring Jeff Musial and his animal ambassadors, 2 p. m., Earl W. Brydges Public Library, 1425 Main St., Niagara Falls. Free.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Lockview, 6:30 a. m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 98 East Ave., Lockport; Big Book Step Group, 7:30
a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; Youngstown Group, 10 a. m., St. Bernard’s Church, 218 Hinman; Early Rising and Obliging, 10 a. m., 83rd Street and Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls; Sisters and Brothers in Sobriety, 6:30 p. m., First Baptist Church, Fourth and Main streets, Niagara Falls; First Step Group, 8 p. m., Hooker Auditorium, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St., Niagara Falls; and Speaker Meeting, 8 p. m., Grace Episcopal Church, Genesee at Cottage streets, Lockport.
CARDS AND CRAFTS: 9 a. m., Wheatfield Senior Citizens Center, 2790 Church Road, Wheatfield.
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
OLDE SANBORN DAYS: Includes crafters, food, chain saw art and more, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., Sanborn Fire Hall, Route 429. Continues Sunday.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; 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; Ladies Nite, 6 p. m., First United Methodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; New International Group, 6:30 p. m., Our Lady of Lebanon, 1120 Niagara, Niagara Falls; and Sobriety on Saturday Night, 7 p. m., 344 Walnut St., Lockport.
WEIGHT LOSS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:20 to 10:20 a. m., Lockport Senior Center, 33 Ontario St. Call 433-1518 for more information.
FAMILY FRIENDLY ART: Artpark is offering Family Weekends, where visitors can partake in hands-on art workshops under the guidance of professional artists, noon to 4 p. m., Artpark, Lewiston. Continues Sunday. This week, “Art in Motion.”
BUTTERFLY RELEASE: Niagara Hospice will hold its fifth Butterfly Release, where people will release butterflies in memory or in honor of someone special to them, 1 to 3 p. m., Niagara Hospice Memorial Gardens, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport.
OPENING RECEPTION: For “The Members Show,” 5 to 8 p. m., Market Street Art Center, 247 Market St., Lockport.
WORKSHOPS: Hypertufa Workshop, where you use faux stones to make planters for your garden, 11 a. m. and 2 p. m., Lewiston Hollow Mercantile, 335 Center St., Lewiston. Fee, $10. Call 754-2970 to register.
GARDEN WALK: Orchard Parkway Block Club’s first annual Orchard Parkway Garden Walk, 10 a. m. to 3
p. m., beginning at Harris & Lever Florists and Gifts, 1225 Main St., Niagara Falls. Free.
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
CANAL FEST OPENS: With highlights including opening ceremonies at noon, Renaissance Bridge, North Tonawanda; Sucker Punch, an alternative rock band, 4 to 7 p. m., Gateway Park stage, Webster and Sweeney streets; and Wunderland, progressions in rock, 8 to 11 p. m., Gateway Park stage, North Tonawanda.
FREE CONCERT: Jack Prybylski Group, as part of the Sunday on the Steps at the NACC Concert Series, 6 to 8 p. m., Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. In case of rain, the concert takes place in the Grande Theatre of the building.
FREE CONCERT: As part of International Sundays, the Miraculous Rhythms of Sankofa, 2 to 4 p. m., Hennepin Park Gazebo, Fourth and Center streets, Lewiston.
ART RECEPTION: For the Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit, 2 to 5 p. m., Kenan Center House Gallery, 433 Locust St., Lockport. Free.
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.
