Author to be special

guest at Barnes & Noble

Michael D'Antonio, author of "The State Boys Rebellion," will be at Barnes & Noble at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at 7370 Transit Road.

Osteoporosis support

group to meet July 19

The Northtowns Osteoporosis Support Group will have Dr. Amina Akhtar of Amherst Diagnostic Imaging speak about thyroid disease from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 19 at Beechwood Center, 2235 Millersport Highway, corner of North Forest Road.

Glenn Colton to play

at Eggertsville Park

Glenn Colton will provide family entertainment at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at Eggertsville Park.

Ring Masters to play

at church

The Ring Masters of Western New York, a community Handbell ensemble, will be in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 20 Milton St. in Williamsville. They will be under the direction of Gloria Werblow. The Carillon portion will begin at 7 p.m. and the Ring Masters will follow at 8 p.m.

Band to play July 20

The Billy McEwen band sponsored by Elderwood will replace Lance Diamond who was scheduled to perform at Bassett Park at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20.

Band to play at Island

Williamsville Community Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20 at Island Park behind Village Hall, 5565 Main St. Directed by Matthew S. Cool.

Motorcycle day

held at museum

The Amherst Museum and Niagara County Motorcycle Club will host Motorcycle Day Saturday, July 22 at the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road.

Rotary club to host event

The Rotary Clubs of Williamsville, Amherst South, North and East, will host their first "Four Club Event" for 2006. The family fun event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 23 at the Amherst Pepsi Center, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive. The day will showcase a classic car show and a chicken barbecue from the Bijou Cafe. For tickets, call 743-5006. Proceeds will go to the Amherst Youth Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo Amherst Club House. Annual summer picnic

to be held July 23

The 36th Annual Summer Picnic will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 23 at 962 Wehrle Drive in Williamsville. Music will be provided by The Bedrock Boys and Jerry Darlak and the Touch. The cost is $18 for members, $20 for non-members and $21 at the door. Call 681-0278 or 892-7977.

Band to perform

Big Wheelie & the Hubcaps will perform old time rock n' roll at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at Bassett Park on the corner of Klein and Youngs roads.

Bass Ball to be held

The Bass Ball will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 at Higher Grounds Coffee House, 3622 Sheridan at Milersport Highway.

Concert held at park

Buffalo Concertina All Stars will play Polish music at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27 at Bassett Park at Youngs and Klein roads.

Benefit set

for family in need

The former Caroline Novotny and Edward Shulefand will be honored at a benefit from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 27 at the Knights of Columbus, 1530 Kenmore Ave. Edward was recently diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. Caroline is a labor and delivery nurse. They have three sons. Call 716-4857 or 693-8524.

Church to hold

Vacation Bible School

Amherst Community Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon July 31 through Aug. 4 at 77 Washington Highway. The cost is $10 with a family maximum of $25. Call 834-9700. Lebanese festival to be held July 28 through 30

The Lebanese Festival will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 28, from 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 29 and from noon to 6

St. Mary's

to host golf outing

The 11th annual Rocky Dellaneve golf outing of St. Mary's Church, located at 6919 Transit Road, will be held at the Willowbrook Golf Course in Lockport Friday, July 28. The cost is $80 per person which includes, golf, golf cart, practice balls, lunch and dinner. To register, call Ed Turner at 838-9663.

Sisters of St. Francis

reunion set

The Sisters of St. Francis in Williamsville will host a special reunion for the alumni and faculty of St. Nicholas and Bishop O'Hearn high schools Saturday, July 29 at their motherhouse in Williamsville. A Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. in their chapel at St. Mary of the Angels, 201 Reist St. in Williamsville. A reception will immediately follow in their community room. Many of the sisters are anxious to visit with former students and classmates.

Adoption STAR to hold

orientation session

Adoption STAR will hold an orientation session from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 47 Plaza Drive in Williamsville. Call 639-3900.

Lance Diamond to play

at concert series

Lance Diamond Show will play Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Island Park behind Village Hall, 5565 Main St. at the Taste of Williamsville. p.m. Sunday, July 30 at St. John Maron Church, 2040 Wehrle Drive.

Christian club to host

luncheon at Marinaccio's

The Christian Women's Club of Buffalo will host a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 at Marinaccio's Italian Ristorante on Main Street in Williamsville. The cost is $13. Call 626-0815. For childcare reservations, call 743-0074.