What's Going On
Temple Beth Zion to hold

adult education course

Temple Beth Zion will hold adult education courses from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at 700 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. For information, call 836-6565, ext. 12.

NAMI to meet

March 28

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Family Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St., Amherst.

Cancer Wellness Center

to hold healing program

The Cancer and Wellness Center will present a program on spirituality and healing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at Daemen College Wick Center, Alumni Lounge, 4380 Main St., Amherst. To register, call 873-0905.

Weekly BNI Business

Makers meeting set

BNI Business Makers will conduct its weekly meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 29 at a place to be determined. For more information, call 688-5700. Main Library book sale

to hold $3 bag sale

A book sale blowout will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at Main Library at Audubon, 350 John James Audubon Parkway. Items leftover from the recent book sale will be sold for $3 per bag. For more information, call 689-4922.

Church to hold six-week

Lenten supper, program

Williamsville United Methodist Church will hold a six-week program series, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with dinner, followed by a program at 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays through March 28. The sixth installation will be Thursday, April 5. The church is located at 5681 Main St., Williamsville.

JCC to host

Secrets from Buffalo

JCC Benderson Family Building to host Secrets of Buffalo from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Inc. , 2640 North Forest Road. The series will begin March 29 with Secret Quilts; April 5 titled Secret Hands; April 19 will be Secret Bamberg and Secret Illumination; and April 26 will be Secret Terror. Temple to hold service

for police officer

Temple Sinai will hold an interfaith service of healing and hope for Buffalo Police Officer Patricia Parete at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at the temple, 50 Alberta Drive, Amherst. The service is free and open to the public and voluntary contributions to the Patricia A. Parete Fund will be collected.

Taste of Sweet Home,

jazz festival slated

The Music Department of the Sweet Home Central School District will present its annual jazz festival at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 29 in the high school auditorium, 1901 Sweet Home Road. All seats are $8 and include a Taste of Sweet Home. For information or tickets, call 250-1368.

EPIC to hold

enrollment event

EPIC, the New York State Senior Prescription Plan, will hold an enrollment event at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 29 at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 370 John James Audubon Parkway.

Women's Business

Center network event set

The Women's Business Center at Canisius College will offer a speed networking event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at the Canisius Center, 300 Corporate Parkway, Amherst. To register, call 888-6650 or visit www.canisius.edu/wbc by March 22.

Heart Healthy series

to continue March 29

The second of four presentations in the Heart Healthy Series will continue at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 29 with "Living with Diabetes." Mary Oxman, registered dietitian and certified diabetic instructor, will lead the discussion at ElderWood Health Care at Heathwood, 815 Hopkins Road. Stroke screening slated

for March, 30

Life Line Screening Radiology will be held beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 30 at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 4375 Harris Hill Road. A complete vascular screening package costs $109; the vascular package with an osteoporosis screening is $129. Pre-registration is required. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 1-877-237-1344 or visit the Web site www.lifelineradiology.com.

Auditory Processing

program set

"Central Auditory Processing in the Home" is the topic of a presentation hosted by Diversified Services, LLC at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 at 17 Limestone Drive Suites 5 and 6. Pre-registration is required. Presented by Carrie Cline, this topic is specifically designed for parents who wish to learn more about Central Auditory Processing Delays. Refreshments will be served. Call AnnMarie Valle at 871-9883x101.

Daemen College

Senior Exhibition set

The 2007 Daemen College Senior Exhibition will begin April 13, in the Fanette Goldman/Carolyn Greenfield Gallery on the Daemen campus. Admission is free to the public. The 2007 Senior Exhibition represents the artistic achievements of more than two dozen fine arts majors during their collegiate years. The Exhibition runs through May 18th. Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays; and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, at 4380 Main Street, Amherst.

Luncheon slated

to celebrate history

The Amherst Women's Interclub Council will honor former Amherst library director Mary Bobinski and Cornerstone Manor during its Women's History Month luncheon. The event will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31 in the main room of the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst.

Church and Boy Scout

Troop to sponsor dinner

SS. Peter and Paul Parish and Boy Scout Troop 22 sponsor their annual Ash Wednesday Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 30 in the school cafeteria at 5480 Main St., Williamsville. The cost is $8 adults, $4 children. Cheese pizza will be available for $3.

The Decemberists

to hit UB stage

The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present The Decemberists at 8 p.m. Friday, March 30 in the Mainstage Theatre, located on the UB North Campus. The cost is $25; $20 for students. Call 852-5000.

West of the Mark

to play at fire hall

West of the Mark will be featured during the Ellicott Creek Volunteer Fire Hall's Country Night from 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, March 31 at 45 S. Ellicott Creek Road, Amherst. For $15 tickets, call Mary at 693-3579.

UB Women's Club

to hold officer election

University at Buffalo Women's Club will hold its Election of Officers for the 2007-08 year at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 31 at the Center for Tomorrow on UB North Campus in Amherst. Coffee and Pastries will be served. All members are encouraged to attend this important Club function.

Speaking Out

for Animals auction set

Speaking Out for Animals Inc. will host its second annual Chinese auction from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at Brennan's Restaurant, 4401 Transit Road. Bicycle Swap to be held

at Main-Transit Fire Hall

The Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association will hold its seventh annual Bicycle Swap Meet and Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at Main-Transit Fire Hall, 6777 Main S. For table information, call 632-1344 or e-mail jer rine@aol.com or call 634-7570 or e-mail Rogeramjet@adel phia.net.

Boy Scout Troop 92

to hold pasta dinner

Boy Scout Troop 92 will hold a pasta dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at St. Mary's Church, 6919 Transit Road, Swormville. The cost is $7 adults; $4 under 10; $25 family maximum. For more information or tickets, call 741-8340 or 636-9715.

UB Women's Club

to host Chinese Banquet

University at Buffalo Women's Club will host its annual Chinese Banquet at 6 p.m. Sunday April 1 at the Golden Duck Restaurant 1840 Maple Rd. Williamsville. A 12-course meal will be served including Peking Duck. The cost is $37 per person. Proceeds to benefit the Grace Capen Academic Awards. Co-Chairs of this event are Ardis Stewart and Dorothy Soong. Reservations are required.

Community Singles

to host club event

Community Singles, for people looking to connect seriously with a partner for life, will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 6320 Main St., in the living room. For more information, call 877-4295 or 681-3480.

Community Easter

Egg Hunt set

Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7 at Faith United Church of Christ, 1300 Maple Road at Hopkins Road. For more information, call 689-9274.

UB to hold

acoustic performance

The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present Aaron Lewis of Staind at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 in the Mainstage Theatre on the North Campus. Tickets cost $29; $25 for students. Call 852-5000 or 645-ARTS. Daemen College to host

Easter brunch

Daemen College/Rosary Hill Alumni Association Buffalo Chapter will hold brunch with the Easter Bunny at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 1 at Charles J. Wick Campus Center, 4380 Main St. The cost is $12 for adults and children 12 and older, $7 for children 2 to 11 and free for those under 2. For more information, call 839-8212 or e-mail pjustin@deamen.edu.

Colonial dames luncheon

meeting slated

The Alice Putnam Chapter of the National Society of Colonial Dames Seventeenth Century will hold a luncheon meeting at Protocol Restaurant, 6766 Transit Road, at noon on Tuesday, April 3. Dick Helmbrecht, a member of the National Flag Foundation, will present a program entitled "The History of Old Glory." Call 633-3546.

Tax preparation services

set at UB North

Students in the University at Buffalo's School of Management department will be available to assist with an annual income of less than $39,000 to assist them with free tax preparation services during tax season. Students will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 7, 8, 14 and 15 in Park Hall on UB North Campus.

Lifeguarding classes

set at JCC

The Jewish Community Center will host Lifeguarding class for certification from the American Red Cross. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 9-13 and from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays April 21, 28 and May 5, 12 and 19. Participants must be 15 years or older. Call 688-4114 ext. 326, to register.

Adoption STAR to hold

orientation session

Adoption STAR will hold an orientation session from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 at Adoption STAR, 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. For more information, call 639-3900 or e-mail in fo@ adoptionstar. com. Clock restoration lecture

slated at museum

"Tick-Tock: A History of Clocks" lecture will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 at the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road. Admission is $3 for non-museum members and free for members. The "Tick-Tock" exhibit will be open during regular museum hours through the end of December.

Mothers & More

to meet April 11

The Buffalo chapter of Mothers & More will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, April 11 and 26 at Elderwood at Glenwood Village, 5271 Main St., Williamsville. For more information, call 691-0005 or 839-2345.

NAMI to hold

meeting April 12

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St., Amherst. The Family Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 at the church. For more information, call 832-4035.

Amberleigh spring

watercolor show set

Amberleigh's annual watercolor show will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at 2330 Maple Road, Williamsville. For more information, call 689-4195. Art classes are held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays and Fridays in the Amberleigh Activity Room.

Special needs seminar

to be held April 19

"Community and Government Resources for Families with Young Children with Developmental Delays, Disabilities and Special Needs" focuses on options that parents have for their children with special needs and programs designed to help them. This course will be presented by Rita Sell and will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19 at Diversified Services, LLC, 17 Limestone Drive Suites 5 and 6 in Williamsville. Pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be served. For more information and to register, call 871-9883x101.

Autism spectrum

disorders program set

"Enhancing Social and Behavioral Skills of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders" program will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 12 and 13 at the Holiday Inn, 1881 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. For more information, call 691-8181.

Amherst BPW to present

panel at meeting

The Buffalo/Amherst Business and Professional Women will present a pay equity panel featuring well-known employment relations professionals at its meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12 at the Fairdale Restaurant, 672 Wherle Drive. Cost for dinner and the program is $25. For reservations, call 832-9327 or visit www. buffaloamherstbpw. com.

Book signing set April 14

at F.Y.E. Amherst

Author Tom Waters will be at F.Y.E. Amherst, on the corner of Transit Road and Wehrle Drive, to promote his book, "If They Can't Take a Joke," from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 14.

Church offers 'Catholics returning home' sessions

Beginning Thursday, April 12, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 6919 Transit Road, Swormville, will conduct an ongoing series called "Catholics Returning Home" on six consecutive Thursday evenings at 7:30 in the parish center. These sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the church. There will be informal sharing and an update of the Catholic faith. For more details, call Carol at 741-8490 or Tom at 689-7448.

St. Gregory's to hold

Dyngus Day celebration

St. Gregory Ministry Center will host a Dyngus Day Dinner Dance at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at 100 St. Gregory Court, Williamsville. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, April 9 and the cost is $20 per person. For tickets or more information, call 632-7114, 632-5332 or 636-9737.

Wendell Rivera's jazz

ensemble to appear

Wendell Rivera's Latin Jazz Ensemble will appear from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at Sole Restaurant, 5110 Main St. Big Wheels Bicycle Club

to hold open house

The Big Wheels Bicycle Club of Tonawanda will hold an open house membership meeting from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at Zion United Church of Christ, corner of Parker Boulevard and Koenig Circle, Tonawanda. For more information, call Bill Jerge, president, 835-7160 or Paula Manijak, membership chairwoman, 773-0016.

Buffalo Gateway Chorus

friend, family night set

The Buffalo Gateway Chorus will hold a friend and family night from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 at Southeast Works Community Center, 181 Lincoln Ave., Depew. For information, call 635-8642.

Lucinda Williams to visit

Mainstage Theatre

The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present Lucinda Williams at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 in the Mainstage Theatre on the North Campus. Tickets are $25. Call 852-5000. Art league to exhibit at

Amherst Museum

The Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, will host the Spring Members' Exhibit of the Fine Art League of Buffalo from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Tuesday through Friday and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 17 through May 13. The exhibit will include over 75 juried paintings and drawings in a variety of media by members of the league. Admission is $5 for adults, $1.50 for children and free for museum members.

Child communication

lecture set in April

"Communication Development in Young Children" is a parent friendly conversation regarding typical communication acquisition and "red flags" of a typical development in children birth through 18-months. This course will be presented by Milo Maldonado and will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, April 23 at Diversified Services, LLC, 17 Limestone Drive Suites 5 and 6. Refreshments will be served. For more information and to register, call 871-9883x101. 'The Importance of Being

Earnest' to hit stage

The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University at Buffalo will present "The Importance of Being Earnest" at 8 p.m. April 18-21 and at 2 p.m. April 21 and 22 in the Drama Theatre at the Center for the Arts on the UB North Campus. Tickets cost $16; $8 for students and seniors. Call 852-5000 or 645-ARTS.

InfraGard Buffalo to hold

open meeting

InfraGard Buffalo Members Alliance will hold a membership meeting, open to any interested parties, from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 19 at the Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst. To register, e-mail bctf@fbi.gov. Special Agent Thomas Grasso will be the guest speaker. Visit http:// www. infragard. net.

Instruction available

at Estudio Art School

Instruction is open for children, teens and adults at Estudio Art School and Gallery. Call 634-5634.