Niagara County events
Oct. 5 to 12
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
KITE FESTIVAL: Niagara International Kite Festival, with kite flying, workshops, demonstrations, vendors and more, 11 a. m. to 5 p. m., Reservoir State Park, routes 31 and 265, Lewiston.
MEETING:Niagara County Chapter — the Parkinson’s Wellness Group of Western New York, with Dr. Linda Hershey as speaker, 2 p. m., Hooker Auditorium, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Patients, friends, family and caregivers are invited.
MUSEUM HOURS: 2 to 4 p. m., Sanborn Historical Society Museum, 2822 Niagara St.
SUPPORT GROUP: Recovery Inc., 2 to 4 p. m., First United Methodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Use the side door.
APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL: Presented by the Town of Newfane Historical Society and includes exhibits, demonstrations, goodies from the Country Store, see a blacksmith plying his trade, enjoy chicken chowder, hot dogs, sausage, beef on weck and more, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., Hrvol House Museum Grounds, West Creek and Ide roads.
OPEN HOUSE: Community Open House and Fire Presentation Demonstration, 1 to 4 p. m., Bergholz Fire Hall, 2470 Niagara Road.
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.
OPEN MUSEUM: Sanborn Area Historical Society’s Schoolhouse Museum, 2 to 4 p. m., 2822 Niagara St.
OPEN MUSEUM: Sanborn Area Historical Society’s Farm Museum, 2 to 4 p. m., 2660 Saunders Settlement Road. Also open 1 to 4 p. m. Wednesday.
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.
Monday
PROGRAM:“Quit Smoking Now,” as part of the “Health For All Seasons” and Mount St. Mary’s Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program, 6 to 8 p. m., Room 723-A, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston. Continues on Oct. 13 and 20. Call 298-2145 or 298-3030 to register.
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.
MEETING:Lockport Hospital Guild, with guest speaker Lockport Memorial Hospital and Inter-Community Memorial Hospital Chief Operating Officer David DiBacco, 1 p. m., Lockport Public Library Community Room, 23 East Ave. DiBacco will discuss the new Siemens MRI at Lockport Memorial as well as other enhancements there.
SCRAPBOOKING CLUB: Anyone in grades 4 and up who is interested in scrap booking may go to the North Tonawanda Public Library’s Scrapbook Club, 3:30 to 4:30 p. m., 505 Meadow Drive. Bring photos, supplies and imagination to the club. For more information, call 693-4132, Ext. 5 or go online to www.ntlibrary.org.
DIABETES MANAGEMENT CLASS: For individuals diagnosed with diabetes, 1 to 3 p. m., Lockport Memorial Hospital, 521 East Ave. Continues Tuesday and Oct. 13 and
14. Call 514-5800, Ext. 5688 to register. A physician’s referral is required and most insurances will cover the program.
TIME IN A BOTTLE: An exhibit entitled “Time in a Bottle,” several exhibit cases featuring an assortment of clocks and watches, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., the History Center, Niagara County Historical Society, 215 Niagara St., Lockport. Continues through Saturday.
ART SHOW: “Terry Mangen, a One Woman Show,” with works by Terry Mangen in mixed media and “The Way I See It,” the Mental Health Association’s second annual art show, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., Market Street Art Center, 247 Market St., Lockport. Continues daily through Oct. 19.
VIDEO PRESENTATION: The History Center presents “The 1960’s: a Time of Change,” a video about Lockport’s former buildings including the Lohrman Building, Williams Brothers, Kresges and more, 3 p. m., Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport. Cost, $4. Call 439-0431 for suggested reservations. Continues Wednesdays and Fridays.
STORY TIME: Baby Bookworms, for children ages 6 to 22 months accompanied by an adult, where story time features 15 minutes of finger plays, rhymes and songs followed by 30 minutes of social time and play with other participants, 10:30 to 11:15 a. m., Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave. Call 433-5935, Ext. 4, to register.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MUSEUM OPEN: The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is open seven days per week, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. today through Saturday; and noon to 4 p. m. Sunday, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda.
Tuesday
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.
ART SHOW: “Inspired Muse,” featuring fine art created by Paulette Jurek, Eileen McNamara and Joan Swatty, 10 a. m. to 5:30 p. m., Partners in Art studio and gallery, 74 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Continues through Saturday.
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.
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.
CLASS: Iyengar Yoga, 7 p. m., Shoppe on Main, 2714 Main St., Newfane. Continues Sundays. Call 778-9377 for information.
PINOCHLE GROUP: 1:15 p. m., North Tonawanda Senior Citizen Center, 110 Goundry St.
ART DISPLAYS: “Homage to Picasso,” 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.
STORY TIME: Movers & Shakers, for children ages 23 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult, 10:30 to 11:30 a. m., Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave. Continues on Tuesdays through Oct. 28. Call 433-5935, Ext. 4 to register.
CHORUS REHEARSAL: The Lockport Chorale, 7 p. m., Lockport High School, 250 Lincoln Ave.
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.
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; and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 516 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls.
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.
Wednesday
WORKSHOP:“Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” a six-week series for people helping older relatives or friends, 2 to 4:30 p. m., Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.. Caregivers will learn to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, consider and make difficult decisions and add balance to their lives. Program cost of $25 includes a copy of “The Caregiver Handbook,” and is covered in full for members of Blue-Cross BlueShield of WNY and Independent Health. Registration is required. Call Erie County Senior Services or 858-2177 or e-mail caregiver@erie.gov .
BOOK DISCUSSION: “Let’s Talk Manga and Anime,” a book discussion for teenagers, 4 to 4:45 p. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Free and open to the public. Call 693-3009 for more information.
PRESCHOOL PARTY: For children ages 4 to 6 who are ready to sit and listen to 45 minutes of stories, finger plays, songs and craft and a movie, 1:30 to 2:15 p. m., Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave. Continues on Wednesdays through Oct. 29. Call 433-5935, Ext. 4, to register.
FAMILY STORY TIME: A drop-in story time for the whole family, featuring 45 minutes of stories, finger plays, songs and craft and a movie, 6:30 to 7:15 p. m., Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave. No registration is required.
ART WORKSHOP: Soft Pastel with Todd Overturf, 6:30 to 8:30 p. m., Partners in Art Studio & Gallery, 83 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Continues on Wednesdays through Dec. 3. Call 692-2141 for more information.
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.
Thursday
PERFORMANCE:Niagara University Theatre presents “The Cripple of Inishmaan,” 7 p. m., the Church in Lewiston, 415 Plain St. Continues at 8 p. m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p. m. Sunday. Tickets today, $7. All other shows, $7 to $10.
PERFORMANCE:The Dady Brothers in Concert, 6 p. m., Cornell Cooperative Extension Center, Lake Avenue, Lockport. This is part of the History Center of Niagara County Historical Society’s annual dinner at the center. Call 439-0431 for more information.
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.
STORY TIME: Little Critters, for children ages 3 to 4 who might need to be accompanied by an adult, 10:30 to 11:15 a. m., Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave. Call 433-5935, Ext. 4, to register.
CROCHET CLASS: For children, 3:30 p. m.; and for adults, 5 p. m., Shoppe on Main, 2714 Main St., Newfane. Cost, $5. Call 778-5273 for more information.
Friday
PERFORMANCE:“A Night of Dark Intent,” by Starry Night Theatre, 8 p. m., Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. Tickets, $9 to $12. Continues at 8 p. m. Saturday.
DEPRESSION SCREENING DAY: The Mental Health Association offers free and anonymous depression screenings, 10 a. m. to 2 p. m., Mental Health Association, 36 Pine St., Lockport; noon to 7 p. m., Niagara University, DePaul Room 135, Lewiston; 10 a. m. to 1 p. m., Niagara County Community College, Wellness Center/ C Building, Room 122, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. Call 433-3780 for more information.
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.
Saturday
MEETING AND LUNCHEON: Niagara Frontier Chapter of the U. S. Daughters of 1812 and the Elizabeth Winthrop Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII’s potluck luncheon and meeting, noon, Lockport Public Library Community Room, 23 East Ave. A program on Old Fort Niagara will follow the luncheon.
CHILD SAFETY DAY: With child fingerprinting and identification kits, 1 to 3 p. m., and child car seat safety checks, 1 to 4 p. m., United Auto Workers Local 686 Union Hall, 524 Walnut St., Lockport. Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue, 2 p. m. until sold out. Cost, $8.
VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOP: For children ages 6 to 11 with “Let’s Draw!,” 2 to 3 p. m., Carnegie Art Center, 240 Goundry St., North Tonawanda. Members, $7.50; nonmembers, $8.
WET-DOWN CEREMONY: Members of Upper Mountain Fire Company will christen a new ladder truck during a wet-down ceremony, 11 a. m., 839 Moyer Road, Lewiston. An open house continues through 3 p. m.
GHOST WALK: Marble Orchard Ghost Walk, where you’ll hear classic local ghost stories, myths, true tales of tragedy, crime, murder, mystery, love and death, 7 p. m., 476 Center St., Lewiston. Adults, $10; children under 12, $5.
CHOWDER & BAKE SALE: 11 a. m., Bergholz Fire Hall, 2470 Niagara Road, Bergholz.
Next Sunday
READ TO THE DOGS: Pupils in grades 1 to 6 may practice their reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog, 2 to 4:30 p. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Call 693-4132 to sign up for a 15-minute session.
