OLAF FUB SEZ: According to writer and photographer James Agee, born on this date in 1909, “God doesn’t believe in the easy way.”

Thanksgiving Thoughts

I’m thankful for so many reasons,

For sunny days and sensual seasons,

For living in comfort, if not in wealth,

For children who are in good health,

For abundant food on a groaning table,

For the fact that I am fairly stable,

Although I am at the junction

Where some are flirting with dysfunction.

But most of all I am thankful for my humanity,

Since I am not the turkey, but simply me.

—Diana Notaro

HOLIDAY CHEER— The Sanborn Fire Company Band, under the direction of Wallace Goodman and Keith Schessel, invites one and all to its annual Christmas Concert at 7 p. m. Sunday in the fire hall, 5811 Buffalo St., Sanborn. The ladies auxiliary will provide refreshments and Santa Claus will visit. Admission is free. The Rotary Club will accept donations of nonperishable food items.

GIFT BOX—A total of 140 craftspeople offering a variety of handmade items are featured at the annual craft show in St. Gregory the Great School and Ministry Center, 250 St. Gregory Court off Maple Road, Amherst. Hours are 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. today and 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Saturday. Admission is $2. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. For info, visit www.stgregs.org.

The Gerry Fire Department in Chautauqua County holds its 27th annual Santa’s Craft Bonanza from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday in the Rodeo Grounds Dining and Conference Hall on Route 60. Santa visits from 11:30 a. m. to 1 p. m. For info, call Cherin Mehs at 985-4257.

A variety of unique gifts from artisans are offered at the Parkside Holiday Art and Craft Sale from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday in the Church of the Good Shepherd, 96 Jewett Parkway. Admission is $2 and benefits the Parkside Summer Arts Program. For info, call 838-1240.

More than 40 tables of discount toys and collectibles are offered from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Saturday and Sunday at the Western New York Toy, Comic Book and Collectible Show in the Elks Lodge, 1805 Factory Outlet Blvd., Niagara Falls. Also featured will be a magic show with “The Master Deceptionist,” a Lego free build and video game play. Admission is $4, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Variety Club. For info, call Joe “D” Dagustine at 695-3415.

CENTURY MARK—Celebrating her 100th birthday twice this weekend is Adeline Brooks Heppner. Today there’s a party for her in Park Creek Senior Living Community in Williamsville, where she’s been a resident the past few years. For the second party on her actual birthday, she’s going out for a family gathering.

The oldest of six children, Mrs. Heppner grew up in North Tonawanda and lived for many years in Riverside with her late husband, Glenn. She worked for about 25 years as a nutritionist at the former Statler Hotel. In retirement, she was active with the Riverside Senior Citizens. She has two sons, Nelson and Gene, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY— Martha Grace Concannon, Jim Kelley Sr., Skip Travis, Corin Lendway, Gwendolyn P. Crews, Tammy Safe, Michael Petrie, Lucille Wozniak, Michael Hafner, Nancy Brock, Kevin Powell, Daryl Oliver, Mary Elardo, Bob Pietraszewski, Shannon Migliore, Scotty Edwards, Margie Rindos, Rachel Diaz, Kevin Noonan, Emma Sapong, Brian Connolly and Ann Olszowka.

SATURDAY—Adeline Brooks Heppner, Suzanne Libassi, Jenna Ganci, Gina Brogcinski, Sam Tiranno, Joe Panek, John McFall, Ed Qualey, Sister Mary Gerard Fredrick, Sister Mary Fredrica Polanski, Sister Mary Charlene Nowak, Sister Mary Dianne Miller, Skyler Mann, Wally Peters, Kristen Carlson, Susan Staddon, Gwen Shields, Lanni Aquila, Raechal Mack, Christopher Jacobs and David Kane.

AND SUNDAY—Jill Friedman, Giavanna Sacco, Emma Janice Rooth, Matt Captain, Trinity Weber, Cindy Ann Sitterle, Lauren Gwizdowski, Shelly Mueller, Andrew Joyner, Kathy Longton and Julie Hughe.