Niagara County events
Aug. 3 to 10
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
PERFORMANCE: Svenska Spelmen will play Swedish music as part of International Sundays, 2 to 4 p. m., Hennepin Park Gazebo, Fourth and Center streets, Lewiston. Free.
FREE CONCERT: The Dave Schiavone Quartet, 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.
FREE CONCERT: Whiskey River Band, 6 to 9 p. m., Fairmount Park, Nash and Stieg roads, Wheatfield.
WATERMELON DAY: Celebrate Watermelon Day with a seed-spitting contest, crafts, watermelon treats and more, 1 to 2 p. m., Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda. Adults, $5; children, $2.50.
SUPPORT GROUP: Recovery Inc., 2 to 4 p. m., First United Methodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Use the side door.
FISHING DERBY: Western New York Independent Living’s third annual Bass Fishing Derby, where all proceeds will benefit Independent Living of Niagara County, 7 a. m. and includes dinner, with 6 a. m. registration at the boat launch area of Old Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown. Full day, $100 per person; full day, with your own boat, $75; barbecue only, $30. Call 836-0822, Ext. 108, for more information.
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.
FAMILY WEEKEND: Exploring the nuances of “Art & Science,” with hands-on activities for families to explore, noon to 4 p. m., Artpark, Lewiston. Free.
MUSEUM HOURS: 2 to 4 p. m., Sanborn Historical Society Museum, 2822 Niagara St.
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., Emmanuel 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
FREE CONCERT: Blue Monday with Dirty Murphy, 7 to 9 p. m., Hennepin Park Gazebo, Fourth and Center streets, Lewiston.
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.
MEETING: New Beginnings Social Club, for single, divorced or widowed people over 50, 7 p. m., Lewiston Senior Citizens Center, 4361 Lower River Road, Youngstown.
AUDITIONS: For the Niagara Fine Arts Program’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” for anyone between ages 16 and 30, 6 p. m., music suite, Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road. Prepare a vocal selection and bring a copy of the music for the accompanist. Vocal auditions, 6 to 7:30 p. m.; dance auditions, 7:30 p. m. Call 579-5121 for more information.
BAND REHEARSAL: The Bergholz German Band meets, 8 p. m., Bergholz Fire Hall, Niagara Road. Prospective members are welcome.
FACILITATED ENROLLMENT: For Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Insurance programs, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. today, Tuesday and Thursday; 1 to 4 p. m. Wednesday; and 9 a. m. to noon Friday, Hamilton B. Mizer Primary Care Center, 501 10th St., Niagara Falls. Call 278-4620 for more information.
DISCOVERY CENTER HOURS: Erie Canal Discovery Center, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., 24 Church St., Lockport. Open seven days a week in the summer.
OPERATING SCHEDULE: For Old Fort Niagara, 9 a. m. to 7 p. m., Youngstown. Ages 12 and up, $10; senior citizens 65 and up, $9; children ages 6 to 12, $6; children under age 6, 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; 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, Ext. 4, for more information.
GLEE CLUB REHEARSALS: Lock City Glee Club, 7 p. m., Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester Road and Fieldcrest Drive, Lockport. New members are invited to join.
FITNESS PROGRAM: Independent Health Association’s low-impact SilverSneakers fitness class, which focuses on improving muscular strength and much more for senior citizens, 9 to 10 a. m., Niagara Falls Family YMCA, 1317 Portage Road. Also offered Wednesdays and Fridays. Senior citizens subscribing to Independent Health’s Medicare Advantage plan can receive a free fitness facility membership at the YMCA.
MUSEUM HOURS: North Tonawanda History Museum, 314 Oliver St., 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. today and Tuesday, and 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The museum is also open by appointment. Call 213-0554 or 692-2681 for more information.
CAR CRUISE: Lockport Monday Night Optimist Car Cruise, with vendors selling hamburgers, hot dogs, beef 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. Tonight, 70’s Night, featuring British cars.
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, 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. 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.
ENROLLMENT: For watercolor classes taught by Jennifer Kursten and held on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Sept. 8, 1 to 3:30 p. m. or 6:30 to 9 p. m., Market Street Art Center, 247 Market St., Lockport. Download a registration form at www.marketstreetartcenter.org or www.jkurstenartist.com/Classes/classes.htm l. Deadline to register is Aug. 31.
MUSEUM OPEN: The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is open seven days a week, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. today through Saturday and noon to 4 p. m. Sunday, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: “Backpacks and Backcare,” presented for Mount St. Mary’s Hospital physical therapy assistant Sandi Silvaggi as part of a health education program, 2
p. m., Faulkner Park, Main Street, Youngstown. Call 298-2145 to register.
AUDITIONS: The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild is holding auditions for the first two musicals of the 2008-09 season, “City of Angels” and “Secret Garden — the Musical,” 7
p. m., Cardinal O’Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 O’Hara Road, City of Tonawanda. Continues Tuesday.
MEETING: New Beginnings Social Club, a club for single, divorced and widowed people over 50, 7 p. m., Lewiston Senior Citizens Center, 4361 Lower River Road, Youngstown.
MEETING: Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity, 6:30 p. m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 639 Main St., Niagara Falls.
Tuesday
PERFORMANCE: Dickey Betts and Great Southern, as part of First Niagara Tuesday in the Park, 6:30
p. m., Artpark, Lewiston. Free, but you’ll pay $6 to park inside Artpark.
CHORUS REHEARSAL: The Retired Men’s Chorus meets at 9:15 a. m. every Tuesday, Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 166 59th St., Niagara Falls. Visitors and prospective members are welcome.
ART DISPLAY: “Freedom Crossing: the Underground Railroad in Greater Niagara,” 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.
GALLERY HOURS: School of the Arts Gallery, where the owner also invites artists, poets, crafters and designers
to present their works, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. through Saturday, 402 Center St., Lewiston. The gallery is also open during special events.
PINOCHLE GROUP: 1:15 p. m., North Tonawanda Senior Citizens Center, 110 Goundry St.
ART DISPLAYS: “Currents: Movements in Western Art Since 1830,” “Homage to Picasso,” “Interpreting Traditional Genres,” “Michael Veit: Unity Park,” “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 Episcopal Church, 616 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 Citizens 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.
BLOOD DRIVE: Donate blood and make a difference in someone’s life, 11 a. m. to 4 p. m., Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center auditorium, 621 10th St. Sponsored by Upstate New York Transplant Services. Walk-ins are welcome.
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, 616 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls; and 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 Center, 12:45 p. m., 2790 Church Road. Learn to play bridge from 10 a. m. to noon.
SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, for adults coping with grief caused by the traumatic, unexpected death of a loved one, 6 p. m., S-6 Conference Room, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Call 278-4604 or 433-3780 to register. Free.
SUPPORT GROUP: Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p. m., St. Leo Catholic Church, Military Road, Niagara Falls.
ART IN THE PARK: Watch Wood Sculpture with M. Cousin Kelly, 2 to 4
p. m., Artpark, Lewiston. Free.
Wednesday
FREE CONCERT: Walter Trout with Watermelon Slim, as part of “Wednesdays on the Gorge,” 6:30
p. m., Artpark, Lewiston. Free, but you’ll pay $6 to park inside Artpark.
FREE PLANNING SESSION: “Strategic Planning,” a workshop offered by Niagara University to instruct you how to plan for your organization, 4 to 8:30 p. m., Dunleavy Hall, Room 127, Niagara University, Route 104, Lewiston. Call 286-8181 to register or go online to www.niagara.edu/cce . MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., 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; Intoxicated on Life, 3:30 p. m., Alcoholism Council of Niagara County, 41 Main St., Lockport; LaSalle Group, 7 p. m., Salvation Army, 7018 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; Independence Group, 8 p. m., First Step Center, Allen Avenue, Niagara Falls; United We Stand, 8 p. m., 412 39th St., Niagara Falls; and Friendly, 8 p. m., Dale Association Senior Center, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
FREE CONCERT: Easy listening with Joe Baudo, 7 p. m., Duck Island, Robbins Drive, Niagara Falls. In the event of rain, the concert will take place in the John A. Duke Senior Citizens Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd.
FREE CONCERT: Glenn Colton’s Rockin’ Summer Concert, 7 p. m., Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave.
FREE CONCERT: Red House Band, 7 to 9 p. m., the Gazebo, Main Street, Route 78, Newfane.
LECTURE SERIES: On divorce and separation, 7 p. m., St. John the Baptist Outreach Center Dining Room, 160 Chestnut St., Lockport.
MEETING: La Leche League of Niagara Falls, an organization of support, education and encouragement for breast-feeding women, 6:30 p. m., Mary C. Dyster Women’s Pavilion, 621 10th St. Call 622-1195 for more information.
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 Center, 2790 Church Road. Ceramics and woodworking offered at 9 a. m.
MEETING: Panic Anxiety Depression Support Group, 6:30 p. m., Mental Health Association, 36 Pine St., Lockport.
SUPPORT GROUP: Breast cancer support, 7 p. m. DeGraff Community Center, 139 Division St., North Tonawanda.
MEETING: The Coalition of Agencies in Service to the Elderly, to provide educational forums across the county that serve as vehicles for networking, 9 a. m., The Summit, 6929 Williams Road, Wheatfield.
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 the 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
FREE CONCERT: Jerry Andres Band, with popular jazz tunes, 7 to 9
p. m., Ransomville Library Gazebo, 3733 Ransomville Road.
ANNUAL PICNIC: Lockport Memorial Hospital’s third annual Picnic Dinner for all current and former cardiac rehabilitation patients and their spouses, 3 p. m., Widewaters Marina Shelter, Market Street, Lockport. Takes place rain or shine. Participants can bring their own table service, a picnic food item to share and lawn chairs. Hot dogs, hamburgers, pop and water will be provided. Call 514-5505 by Monday for reservations.
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, Jetport Restaurant, 7100 Porter Road, Town of Niagara. More information about the organization is on its Web site, www.profnet.org . 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 Thursdays 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.
WEIGHT LOSS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a support group dedicated to weight loss and maintenance, 7 to 8
p. m., Middleport Scout House, Rochester Road, Route 31, Middleport.
MEETING: Above and Beyond Toastmasters of Toastmasters International, 6 p. m., JT Wheatfield’s Restaurant, 6935 Ward Road, Wheatfield. Open to both novice and experienced speakers for public speaking and leadership training.
GRANT SEMINAR: To instruct people on how to apply for state arts grants, 10 a. m., Kenan House Living Room, 433 Locust St., Lockport. Call 694-4400, Ext. 302, to register.
EASY LISTENING CONCERT: Bob Poloncarz with big-band sounds, 7 p. m., Fisherman’s Park, River Road, North Tonawanda.
SUPPORT GROUP: Grief support will be offered at 7 p. m. on the first Thursday of every month, Pendleton Center United Methodist Church, 6864 Campbell Blvd. All are welcome.
AL-ANON: Help with dealing with someone else’s alcohol problem; 7
p. m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4671 Townline Road, Ransomville.
FREE MOVIE: We can’t tell you the name of the movie, but twin brothers and their sister find themselves pulled into an alternative world full of faeries and other creatures after moving into the Spiderwick Estate in this flick, which is rated PG, 1 p. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 305 Meadow Drive. Parents, please accompany children ages 13 and younger. Popcorn will be served. Call the library at 693-4132, Ext. 5, for more information.
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.
Friday
FREE CONCERT: Riders on the Storm, a Doors tribute band, as part of the Molson Canal Concert Series, 5:30 to 10:30 p. m., Ulrich City Center Courtyard, Walnut Street between Locust and Pine streets, Lockport.
FREE CONCERT: Puddle of Mudd, with special guest Pale Face, 7 p. m., Seneca Square at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Fourth Street, Niagara Falls.
FREE CONCERT: Passion Works, as part of the Friday at the Falls Concert Series, 7:30 to 9:30 p. m., Third and Old Falls streets, Niagara Falls.
PUPPETS AND TEA: Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 can join the annual Puppet Show and Tea Party, 10:30 to 11:30
a. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Puppet show presented by Enchanted Theatre Puppets. Parents can join their children for the Tea Party at 11:15 a. m.
FREE CONCERT: Custode & Parisi, with sophisticated jazz and swing, 7 to 9 p. m., Faulkner Park, Main Street, Youngstown.
PERFORMANCE:“ Hello, Dolly!” presented by Starry Night Theatre, 8
p. m., Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. Tickets, $13 and $15. Call 743-1614 for tickets. Continues Saturday.
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 Catholic Church, 218 Hinman St.; 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.
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
FREE CONCERT: Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, as part of the 2008 Labatt Blue Lite Gateway Park Concert Series, 6 p. m., Gateway Park, Sweeney Street, North Tonawanda.
ART FESTIVAL: 42nd annual Lewiston Art Festival, with artists showcasing their goods, a Kid Zone, Chalk Festival, food, drinks, entertainment and more, 10 a. m. to 6 p. m., Center Street. Continues 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Sunday.
WINE TASTING: The Village of Wilson Sesquicentennial Committee is sponsoring a Wilson Wine and Arts Festival and Lakeshore Farmers’ Market, noon to 6 p. m. in the Village Business District on Young Street. The event is free. Enjoy products from wineries of the Niagara Wine Trail along with at least six local restaurants, local musicians, food producers, artists and crafters.
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.
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.
MAGICAL PROGRAM: Join TV personality Mike Randall and his puppet friends for a marvelous, magical musical program with a hot dog roast to follow, noon to 12:45 p. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Bring blankets or chairs because the show will be outside, weather permitting. No registration is required.
CHOWDER & BAKE SALE: 11
a. m., Bergholz Fire Hall, 2470 Niagara Road, Bergholz.
Next Sunday
FREE CONCERT: The Bergholz German Band performs as part of International Sundays, 2 to 4 p. m., Hennepin Park Gazebo, Fourth and Center streets, Lewiston.
FREE CONCERT: West of the Mark, 6 to 9 p. m., Fairmount Park, Nash and Stieg roads, Wheatfield.
FREE CONCERT: A Touch of Class — Revisited, 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.
ART FESTIVAL: 42nd annual Lewiston Art Festival, with artists showcasing their goods, a Kid Zone, food, drinks, entertainment and more, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., Center Street.
