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Osteoporosis Group to meet at 10 a.m.
     The Northtowns Osteoporosis Group will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 in the auditorium of the Beechwood Center at 2235 Millersport Highway. The speaker will be Karen Kemmis, physical therapist from Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. The topic will be "Theraband for Simple Strengthen
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Pointless Brothers to play bluegrass music
     Pointless Brothers will play bluegrass, swing and rock at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at Bassett Park on the corner of Youngs and Klein roads. In case of rain, the concert will be held at Transit Middle School.
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Speech to expore spirituality
     An informal talk by Wandra Harmsen will explore the Independent Investigation of Truth and Spirituality Reality at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17 at the Amherst Baha'i Center, 2281 Kensington Ave. in Snyder.
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Gluten-free crockpot cooking class offered
     A gluten-free crockpot cooking lesson will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road. Participants are asked to bring a knife, cutting board and a container to take the ingredients home. To pre-register, call Debra at 648-2332.
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Garden club to host speaker at YMCA
     Betzy Moll from the Botanical Gardens will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Northeast Young Men's Christian Association, YMCA, on Main Street in Snyder. The topic will be "Gertrude Jekyll, Garden Revolutionary."
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India Day Mela observed at university
     India Day Mela will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts on the North Campus. Cultural programs of Indian dances and musical performances will be available. Call 803-3872, for more information.
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Raggae fest held Sunday, Aug. 20
     LeeRon Zydeco and the Hot Tomales and the Dreadbeats will play at Zydeco-Reggae Fest Four at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 at the Rose Garden Grove, 2753 Wehrle Drive in Williamsville. For more information, visit www.leeron.com or www.buf faloheard.com.
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Women's club to meet at the Holiday Inn
     Christian Women's Club's Buffalo After Five will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 for dinner at the Holiday Inn, 1881 Niagara Falls Blvd. Call 873-1189 or 625-8951.
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Jamie Moses Band to play at Bassett Park
     The Jamie Moses Band will play rock, jazz and blues music at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22 at Bassett Park, on the corner of Klein and Youngs roads.
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Rally for a Cure planned for Aug. 23
     The Women's Golf Committee of the Westwood Country Club will hold the annual Susan B. Komen Rally for a Cure Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 772 N. Forest Road in Williamsville.
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Them Jazzbeards to play Aug. 24
     Them Jazzbeards will play at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 at Bassett Park on the corner of Klein and Youngs roads.
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Symphony orchestra to perform at museum
     The Amherst Symphony Orchestra will present a free, outdoor concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 at the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road. The gates open at 5:30 p.m. Music of Sousa, Anderson, John Williams, Victor Herbert, Pirates of the Carribbean will be led by Geoff Richter.
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Class of '96 reunion set for Aug. 25
     Sweet Home High School Class of 1996 will have its 10 year reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 the at Pearl Street Grill, 76 Pearl St. in Buffalo. Also, there will be an open house at the high school from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. A gathering will be held at Average Joes, 2350 Sweet Home
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Rib and chicken BBQ set at St. Basil's
     St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church will hold a rib and chicken barbecue from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27 at the church, 12 Embry Place, Lancaster. Advance tickets are $8 for chicken, $9.50 for ribs, and may be purchased by sending a check to the church. Call 683-9797 for information.
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Author to hold book signing at Talking Leaves
     Local author Christine A. Smyczynski will hold a book signing at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27 at Talking Leaves Bookstore, 951 Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo. She is the author of "Western New York An Explorer's Guide: From Niagara Falls and Southern Ontario to the Western Edge of the Finger Lakes."
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RSD support group to meet Aug. 28
     Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St. in Eggertsville. For more information, call 896-0771.
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Club to meet at My Tomato Pie
     The Grand Pioneer Toastmasters Club will hold its next bi-monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 at My Tomato Pie restaurant, 3085 Sheridan Dr., Amherst. Grand Pioneer is a part of Toastmasters International, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving public speaking and leadership skil
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Roots rock band to play Aug. 29
     The Oulyers will play roots rock music at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Bassett Park on the corner of Klein and Youngs roads.
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Entrants sought for art show
     The Village of Lancaster is still accepting artists for inclusion in the annual Arts in the Village art show, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3 on Pleasant Avenue in downtown Lancaster. Artists need not reside in Lancaster, and all are welcome to participate. The juried show includes p
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Rock star to perform at Eastern Hills
     The week's Children's Summer Theater Camp presentation at Eastern Hills Mall will be Kenli: a pop rock star for children at 10:30 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19th at the main stage in front of Kaufmann's. Summer theater camp is free and geared toward children ages 12 and under, who w
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Ramada Hotel to host 'Doggie Happy Hour'
     The Ramada Hotel will host its second "Doggie Happy Hour" from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 2402 N. Forest Road in Amherst. The event will benefit the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Admission is $10. Call Michelle Lee at 636-7500 ext. 655.
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Cancer Wellness Center to host program
     The Cancer Wellness Center will host "The Power to Heal is Within" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Daemen College Wick Center, Alumni Lounge, 4380 Main St. in Amherst. To register, call 873-0905.
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Home Bureau to host luncheon
     The Williamsville Home Bureau will host a membership luncheon at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 68 Eagle St. in Williamsville. Call 688-6296 or 688-4372.
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Author to visit Bender's Christian Supply
     The Rev. Billy Crone will host an author event at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Bender's Christian Supply Store, 8550 Sheridan Drive in Williamsville. He recently released "The Fulfilling Marriage, 11 Steps Anyone can take to Get There."
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McGuire Group to host support group
     The McGuire Group will host a support group for women caring for a partner with memory impairment. The group will meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Drive.
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Arthritis Foundation to hold program
     The Arthritis Foundation will host a free educational program by Michael Grisanti at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 550 N. French Road in Amherst.
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Performance to help Meals on Wheels
     MusicalFare Theatre, Sisters of Swing Musical Review, will be presented at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Daemen College. Amherst Meals on Wheels will benefit from the proceeds. The show will offer an insider's view of the Andrews Sisters, a 1940s trio and will feature all of their big hits. Tickets ar
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Support group to meet at ElderWood Village
     The Men's Caregiver Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of Western New York, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 6 at ElderWood Village at Glenwood, 5271 Main St. in Williamsville. For more information, call Don Sabo at 937-7522 or the association at 626-0600.
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Audubon library to hold book sale
     The Audubon Library will host a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11; and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 350 John James Audubon Parkway in Amherst.
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Gallery show to feature artist
     Artist Shirah Neumann will be featured from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday through Sept. 28 at the Bunis Family Gallery, 2640 N. Forest Road in Getzville. An artist reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thu
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Recovery Inc. to meet Saturdays
     Recovery Inc. will meet at 3 p.m. every Saturday at University Presbyterian Church at Main Street and Niagara Falls Boulevard. It is a self-help group for persons who struggle with anger, panics, anxiety, depression, obsessions, compulsions or phobias. For more information, call 836-0969.
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Center to host meetings at 7 p.m. Sundays
     The Amherst Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. every first, third, fourth and fifth Sunday.
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Support group meets twice per month
     The Ovarian Cancer support group will meet the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Williamsville United Methodist Church, 5681 Main St., Williamsville. It provides educational and social gathering opportunities. Caregivers, family or friends are also encouraged to attend. Call
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Fibromyalgia Support Group to meet
     Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. the first Thursday of every month at 55 Pineview Drive. Call 626-0333.
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Join Love the Children support group
     Love the Children of Western New York is a not-for-profit adoption support group for families and friends of Korean adoptees. Activities include play groups, ethnic lunches, family socials, cultural events and a quarterly newsletter. For more information e-mail ltcwnynews@yahoo.com.
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Register for summer art camp
     Estudio Art School is accepting registration for summer art camp. The artist to be focused on this year is Pablo Picasso, from his early years to his last as an artist. Students will be instructed in the use of all mediums and techniques. For more information or to register, call now 634-5634.
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Kiwanis Club to meet Tuesdays
     The Amherst Kiwanis Club meets at 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays at Dandelions Restaurant, 1340 N. Forest Road. Call 633-9080.
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Career counseling available at center
     Career Counseling for the divorced, separated, widowed, single parents or spouses of the disabled or unemployed is available at Everywoman Opportunity Center Inc., 899 Niagara Falls Blvd. Call 847-1120 or 837-2260.
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Recovery Inc. to hold Wednesday meetings
     Recovery Inc. will meet at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Calvary Episcopal Church, 20 Milton St., Williamsville. It is a self-help group for persons who struggle with anger, panic, anxiety, depression, obsessions, compulsions or phobias. For more information about the group, call 634-6631.
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Pilates classes available at Harris Hill UMC
     Pilates classes at the Harris Hill United Methodist Church will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays only through Sept. 6. Call Carla at 741-8641
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Volunteers needed at health care facility
     ElderWood Health Care at Oakwood, 200 Bassett Rd., Williamsville is in need of volunteers. Individuals of high school age or older are needed to help in the gift shop, visit with residents outdoors and assist with special summer activities. Call Sydne Masino, director of volunteer services, at 689-6
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Center offers sessions on eating disorders
     Avalon Center will offer free informational sessions on eating disorders from 6 to 8 p.m. week nights at 346 Harris Hill Road, Williamsville. Call 839-0999.
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Alzheimer's caregiver support group set
     Beginning Sept. 13, a new support group will be offered to help address the unique issues of daughter caregivers of a person with dementia. The group will meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Drive in Williamsville.
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UB uses grant to help surrounding counties
     The University at Buffalo Department of Social Preventive Medicine in the School of Public Health Professions will use a grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to benefit the eight counties of Western New York.
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ALS schedules meetings at Amherst Library
     The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Amherst Public Library, 4622 Main St., Amherst.
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Rehearsals set for Lutheran Chorale
     The Lutheran Chorale will resume rehearsals from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ascension Lutheran Church, 4640 Main St., Snyder. Call 837-4789.
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