Niagara County events
Nov. 30 to Dec. 7
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
LIGHTING OF WREATHS: The 19th annual Lighting of the Wreaths, with a Santa Parade along Ransomville Road, 1 p. m., wreath lighting, 4:30 p. m., Ransomville Gazebo, Ransomville Road. From 2 to 4 p. m., Santa will meet with children at the Historical Room, Ransomville Library, 3733 Ransomville Road.
PERFORMANCE:“ GI Holiday Jukebox” by Rick Lewis, 2 p. m., Stella Niagara Stage, Pletcher and Lower River roads, Lewiston. Tickets, $10 to $12. Call 1-877-856-0694 for more information, or go to www.theatreinthemist.org . ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE: Where everything in the Castellani Art Museum Shop is marked down 20 percent, 1 to 5 p. m., at the museum, Niagara University, Route 104, Lewiston.
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; Niagara Intergroup, 2 p. m., Hooker Auditorium, Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, 621 10th St.; 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
DIABETES MANAGEMENT: Classes for those diagnosed with diabetes, 1 to 3 p. m., Lockport Memorial Hospital, 521 East Ave. Classes continue Tuesday and Dec. 8 and 9. Call 514-5800, Ext. 5688 to register. A physician’s referral is required and most insurances will cover the program.
BALLROOM DANCE CLASS: Offered through the Lewiston Council on the Arts, beginners’ class, 5:45 to 6:45 p. m.; intermediate class, 7 to 8
p. m.; advanced class, 8 to 9 p. m., Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St. Cost for the 10 week series, $100 per person pre-paid or $12 per class. Call 754-0166 for more information.
MEETING: Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity, 6:30 p. m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 639 Main St., Niagara Falls.
BAND REHEARSAL: The Bergholz German Band, 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.
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.
GLEE CLUB REHEARSALS: Lock City Glee Club, 7 p. m., Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester Road and Fieldcrest Drive, Lockport. New members are welcome.
FITNESS PROGRAM: Independent Health Association’s low-impact SilverSneakers fitness class focusing 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.
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, 10 a. m. 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
CLASS: “Living With Diabetes,” a four-session program recognized by the American Diabetes Association as meeting the national standards for diabetes self management education, 1 to 3:30 p. m., Mary C. Dyster Community Education Room, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Call 278-4102 to register. Continues Wednesday and Dec. 9 and 10.
COMMUNITY DINING EVENT: Niagara University’s College of Hospitality and Tourism Management in cooperation with the university’s Office of Continuing Education hosts fine dining in three seatings, 6 p. m., Statler Dining Room, fourth floor, St. Vincent’s Hall of the university, Route 104, Lewiston. Cost, $16. Continues through Thursday. Call 286-8181 to reserve seats.
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.
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: “Max Streicher: Metamorphosis;” “Richard Huntington, Thus I Passe By;” “Homage to Picasso;” “Interpreting Traditional Genres;” “Devotional Displays: Personal and 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.
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.
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.
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.
STORY HOUR: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. and 11 a. m. to noon, Youngstown Library, 240 Lockport St.
Wednesday
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.
CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB: Share ideas, skills and enthusiasm with those who are creative with yarn, 4 to 5 p. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Call 693-3009 for more information.
SUPPORT GROUP: Mental Health Association in Niagara County’s Panic/ Anxiety Support Group, 6 to 8 p. m., 36 Pine St., Lockport.
ENERGY MEETING: See how Home Performance with Energy Star can help you lower your energy bills and make your home safer and more comfortable, 10 a. m., North Tonawanda Senior Citizen Center, 110 Goundry St., North Tonawanda. Call 695-8582 to register.
ART WORKSHOP: Soft Pastel with Todd Overturf, 6:30 to 8:30 p. m., Partners in Art Studio & Gallery, 83 Webster St., North Tonawanda. 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.
STORY HOUR: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. and 11 a. m. to noon, Ransomville Library, 3733 Ransomville Road.
LECTURE SERIES: On divorce and separation, 7 p. m., St. John the Baptist Outreach Center Dining Room, 160 Chestnut St., Lockport.
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. 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 mall, 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 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
STUDENT EXHIBIT: Niagara County Community College Gallery presents the Fall 2008 Student Exhibition, today through Dec. 18 in the College’s Art Gallery, featuring a jamming, salon-style exhibition of work from students in all fall semester fine arts classes. The opening reception is from 12:30 to 2 p. m. today; The gallery is open from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Fridays, on the college’s main campus in Sanborn, next to Lewis Library. For more information on the Student Exhibition, contact Kathleen Sherin, gallery director, at 614-5975.
BLOOD DRIVE: Donate blood and make a difference in someone’s life, 9 a. m. to 2 p. m., second floor, Suite 216, the Heart Center of Niagara, 571 10th St. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 85-DONOR for more information.
GIFT SHOW: Holiday Gift Show featuring photography by DY, candy, cookies and silver jewelry, 10 a. m. to 4
p. m., lower lobby by the waterfall, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St.
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 . PERFORMANCE:“ It’s a Wonderful Life,” by Starry Night Theatre, 8
p. m., Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. Tickets, $13 to $15. Continues at 8 p. m. Friday and Saturday. Call 743-1614 to reserve tickets. For more information, go online to www.starrynighttheatre.com . GET TOGETHER: The Board of Directors of the Carnegie Art Center will honor departing Executive Director Ellen Ryan with hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and live music at 6 p. m. in the art center, 240 Goundry St., North Tonawanda. Cost is $25. Call Lynn at 694-4400 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.
OPEN ENROLLMENT: Area residents may now enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., Mizer 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.
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: Rotary Club of Niagara County Central breakfast meeting, 7:15 a. m. every Thursday, Olympia Restaurant, 3312 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield. Prospective members are welcome.
A. M. LOCKPORT TOASTMASTERS: 7 to 8:30 a. m., Friendly’s Restaurant, 2 W. Main St., Lockport. Guests and visitors welcome.
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.
HOLIDAY FUN: American Girl’s Club: Happy Holidays, where children in grades two and up who live in North Tonawanda, Wheatfield or Pendleton can make a holiday craft, listen to holiday stories and enjoy a snack. Bring your American Girl doll, any other doll or something special to you, 4 to 5:15 p. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Call 693-4132 to register.
SUPPORT GROUP: Grief support will be offered at 7 p. m. on the first Thursday of every month in 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.
CROCHET CLASS: For children, 3:30 p. m.; and for adults, 4 p. m., Shoppe on Main, 2714 Main St., Newfane. Cost, $5. Call 778-5273 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
CANDLELIGHT TOUR: Lewiston Tour of Homes, sponsored by the Historical Association of Lewiston, where you’ll tour six homes in the village that date from the early 1800s, 5 to 8:30 p. m., featuring homes at 170 S. Fifth St., 451 and 445 Plain St., 401 Cayuga St., 175 S. Fourth St. and 210 Center St., Lewiston. Continues Sunday. Tickets, $25. Call 754-4214 or 1-866-754-4214 for more information.
LIGHT UP AND PARADE: Newfane’s Holiday Light Up and Parade takes place along Main Street starting at 5:30 p. m. Come enjoy a Charles Dickens Christmas with horse drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate for everyone.
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.
PHILOSOPHY SCHOOL CAFE: Join a group getting together to discuss philosophy, 7 p. m., Les Deux Magots Cafe, 402 Center St., Lewiston.
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.
Saturday
VISIT WITH SANTA: The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum welcomes Santa and Mrs. Claus, and today you can enjoy lunch with the jolly old elf, 11 a. m. for lunch, and noon to 3 p. m. for the rest of the activities, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda. Lunch, which includes a trip to the museum and a ride on the carousel for adults, $8; children, $5.50. A visit to the museum to see Santa is adults, $5; senior citizens, $4; children, $2.50.
CHICKEN DINNER: Greater Niagara Ballet Company is holding a Chiavetta’s chicken dinner, 2:30 to 5:30 p. m., Maple Avenue Elementary School, 952 Maple Ave., Niagara Falls. Dinners, $8. Takeouts are available.
PERFORMANCE: The Lewiston Choraleers, 2 p. m., the Old Stone Church, Fifth and Cayuga streets, Lewiston. Event is held as part of Lewiston’s Christmas Walk.
MEETING:“ If All Niagara Reads the Same Book,” where you’ll meet to discuss books you have read, 10 a. m., the Book Corner, 1801 Main St., Niagara Falls. Call 745-7625 for more information.
BOOK SIGNING: Join the Town of Porter at Ashker’s Coffee Shop, 400 Main St., Youngstown, from 3 to 5 p. m. for a book signing of “Honor Thy Fathers & Mothers: Niagara Frontier’s Legacy of Patriotism and Survival,” by Suzanne Simon Dietz, the town historian. The book documents the personal stories of soldiers and pilots, American POWs in Europe and Japan, farm families and German POWs, aircraft design engineers and mechanics at Bell Aircraft, concentration camp survivors, and displaced children. Dietz is the author of both Porter and Lewiston Arcadia Publishing Images of America Series and contributing author to other local history publications.
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., Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.; and Sobriety on Saturday Night, 7 p. m., 344 Walnut St., Lockport.
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY BREAKFAST: Sponsored by the Pine Avenue Business Association and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 9 a. m. to noon, Antonio’s Banquet and Conference Center, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls. Children ages 12 and under, $15; adults, $10. Includes breakfast, a treat bag from Santa, a chance for a Holiday Barbie drawing and other prizes. Tickets are on sale at the PABA Association Office, Garibaldi Square, 1700 Pine Ave., Suite 103, Niagara Falls.
RABIES IMMUNIZATION CLINIC: For all cats, dogs and domesticated ferrets, held by the Niagara County Health Department in cooperation with the Niagara County Veterinary Society, 2 to 4 p. m., Public Works Department, 758 Erie Ave., North Tonawanda. Call 439-7511 with questions about the clinic.
PERFORMANCE:“ 24-Hour Play Festival,” by Niagara University Theatre, 8 p. m., Leary Theatre, Clet Hall, Niagara University, Route 104, Lewiston. Students of Niagara University, free; all others, $7.
TOUR OF HOMES: Lewiston Tour of Homes, sponsored by the Historical Association of Lewiston, where you’ll tour six homes in the village that date from the early 1800s, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., featuring homes at 170 S. Fifth St., 451 and 445 Plain St., 401 Cayuga St., 175 S. Fourth St. and 210 Center St., Lewiston. Continues Sunday. Tickets, $20. Call 754-4214 or 1-866-754-4214 for more information.
EVENT:“ Just Say No” program for students in third, fourth and fifth grades is offered from 7 to 9 p. m. on the first Saturday of each month in the Lockport Family YMCA, 21 East Ave. Registration begins at 6:15 and is limited to the first 150 children. Admission is $1 and participants should bring their own swimsuit and towel. Sponsored by the Barge Canal Optimists.
DAR MEETING: Craig Maefs, of Youngstown, a 33-year U. S. Army veteran who served in Afghanistan as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve, will talk about his year in that country at the December luncheon and meeting of the Niagara Falls Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, noon, Shawnee Country Club, 6020 Townline Road, Sanborn.
CHOWDER & BAKE SALE: 10:45
a. m., St. Johnsburg Fire Hall, 7165 Ward Road, Wheatfield.
Next Sunday
POLISH DINNER: The Polish Cultural and Historical Society is hosting a Wigilis Dinner and Kolendy, a traditional Polish Christmas Eve celebration of dinner and song, 1 p. m., the Polish Nook, 2242 Cudaback Ave., Niagara Falls. Tickets, $25. Call 297-6489 or 297-3809 to register by Monday.
COMMUNITY SING ALONG: Community Caroling Singalong, where you’ll enjoy light snacks and the company of friends, 2 p. m., Van Horn Mansion, Route 78, Lockport.
PERFORMANCE: The Lewiston Choraleers, 2 p. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Rainbow Boulevard and Second Street, Niagara Falls.
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