What's Going On

Methodist women meeting set for May 12

The General Meeting of the United Methodist Women will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12 and will be preceded by a brunch. Brunch donation will be $5. For more information, call 839-2460.

Mothers Day brunch to be held at hall

A Mothers Day brunch will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 13 at St. John Maron Hall, 2040 Wehrle Drive. For reservations, call 390-7939. Pre-sale tickets are $12 for those 12 and under, $18 for adults. Tickets at the door are $15 for children and $21 for adults. Book

Discussion to be held by ECKANKAR

ECKANKAR Center of Western New York will present "The Spiritual Laws of Life" Book Discussion on the Laws of Freedom at 7:30 p.m. May 14 at 4498 Main Street, Suite 21, Amherst. For more information call, 839-9842 or visit www.eckankar-ny.org.

ACS Relay for Life ice cream event set

Cold Stone Creamery, 8124 Transit Road, Williamsville, will donate 15 to 35 percent of the total sales from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 to help the American Cancer Society Elma Relay for Life reach its goal. Call 887-2554 or 432-2681.

JCC to host 'Secrets of Buffalo'

JCC Benderson Family Building will host "Secrets of Buffalo" from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays now through April 26 at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc., 2640 North Forest Road. April 26, will be Secret Terror."

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 through May 13. The exhibit includes more than 75 juried paintings and drawings in a variety of media by league members. Admission is $5 for adults, $1.50 for children and free for museum members.

Classes for caregivers now registering

Six two-and-a-half-hour weekly sessions will be given to caregivers to learn to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings and locate helpful resources from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through May 22 at Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville. The course is $25. For more information or to register, call 858-2177 or e-mail caregiver@erie.gov or visit www. erie. gov/ depts/ seniorser vices.

Chiropractic seminars to be held in April, May

Chiropractor John N. Zilliox will present seminars at 7 p.m. Thursdays, now through May 10 at Positive Health and Wellness, 3316 Sheridan Drive.

Elderly balance issues to be discussed April 25

"Dizziness and Balance Issues in the Elderly: Causes, Assessment and Prevention" will be presented by Dr. Salvatore Gruttadauria at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 at Diversified Services, LLC, 17 Limestone Drive, Suites 5 & 6 in Williamsville. Pre-registration is required; call AnnMarie Valle at 871-9883, ext. 101.

Three classes set at Temple Beth Zion

Rabbi Harry Rosefeld will conduct three classes on the evolution of Judaism, Jewish theology and Jewish ritual, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 1 and May 8 at Temple Beth Zion, 700 Sweet Home Road. The classes are free and open to the community. For more information call 836-6566, ext. 12.

Spring speaker series set at Center for Inquiry

The Center for Inquiry will present its spring speaker series, "Varieties of Unbelief," at 7 p.m. Fridays, April 27, May 4, and June 1 at the center, 1310 Sweet Home Road, across from the UB North Campus. General admission is $10 and students, $5. Friends of the Center are free. Admission to the entire series is $50. For more information, call 636-4869, ext. 240 or e-mail cneil@centerforinquiry. net.

Center for the arts to hold dance series

The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal at 8 p.m. today in the Mainstage Theatre, located on the North Campus. Tickets cost $18, or $10 for students. Call 852-5000 or 645-2787.

Mothers & More to meet

The Buffalo chapter of Mothers & More will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at Elderwood at Glenwood Village, 5271 Main St., Williamsville. Call 691-0005.

Sanchez to head fourth annual arts celebration

Poet Sania Sanchez will headline the fourth annual Buffalo/ Williamsville Poetry, Music, Dance Celebration at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at Kleinhans Music Hall, Symphony Circle, Buffalo.

Area artists' work shown at Albright-Knox

"Area Artists Collection 2007" will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 27 with an artist's reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The work will also be shown from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday April 28 and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 29 in Clifton Hall at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. Call 270-8215.

'Moonlight Hotel' author visit set for April 27

Scott Anderson, author of "Moonlight Hotel" will be at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 1565 Niagara Falls Blvd., at 7 p.m. Friday, April 27. Anderson spent 24 years as a war correspondent writing for the New York Times and Vanity Fair.

Community church to hold barbecue

The Amherst Community Church will hold its "Spring Hoedown Barbecue" from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 27 at the church, 77 Washington Highway, Snyder. Tickets are $7.50 for chicken and $9.50 for ribs. Call 834-9701.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church basket gala set

St. Paul's Lutheran Church will hold a basket gala to benefit the WNY Community Family Emergency/ Disaster Relief Fund at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the church, 4007 Main St., Eggertsville. Tickets are $21 pre-sale and include dinner and 5 Chinese auction tickets. For information or tickets, call 835-0407.

Girl Scout food drive pickup set for April 28

The Girl Scouts of Buffalo and Erie County will be picking up bags (delivered April 21) of nonperishable foods for the organization's food drive at approximately 9 a.m. Saturday, April 28. For more information, call 725-5897 or 837-6400 or visit the Web site www. bflogirlscouts. org.

UB Drama Theatre to present dance festival

The two-part dance festival, sponsored by the University at Buffalo Drama Theatre, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28 in the screening room at the Center for Arts on UB North Campus. An evening performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28. Tickets cost $25, or $20 for students and senior citizens. To register, e-mail triveni.inc@gmail.com.

Church of Christ plans fifth Sunday service

St. Stephen's United Church of Christ, 8520 Tonawanda Creek Road, will hold a fifth Sunday service beginning with music at 10:15 am. Sunday, April 29. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a potluck dinner after.

Insurance agents to meet at Fanny's Restaurant

The Independent Insurance Agents' Association of WNY Inc. will hold a meeting at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 at Fanny's Restaurant, 3500 Sheridan Drive. The topic will be "What is my Agency Worth?" Registration is from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and the cost is $15. For more information or reservations, call 634-1212, ext. 217 or e-mail iiaawny@chioceonemail.com. The deadline is April 27.

Youth Foundation gala set at family center

The Amherst Youth Foundation will hold its its annual gala from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Independent Health Youth and Family Center on Sheridan Drive in Williamsville. Tickets are $550 for individuals and $100 per couple. The evening includes hors d'oeuvres, carving stations, pasta, desserts, beverages, live music, dancing, and a silent auction. Prepaid reservations only. For more information or for tickets, call 633-6773.

Concert to feature chamber orchestra

The 2007 Marshall L. Glickman Memorial Concert will feature the Temple Beth Am Chamber Orchestra and Friends at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the Temple's sanctuary, 4660 Sheridan Drive. Tickets are $10 for general admission. A coffee and dessert reception will follow the concert. For more information or tickets, call 633-8877.

Women's conference slated at Westwood

Look GR8 Feel GR8 Conference for Women will introduce a new instructive concept in women's total healing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at Westwood Country Club, 772 N. Forest Road, Williamsville. To register, visit www.showup4life.net or call 839-1700 ext 100.

Eastern Hills Mall to present bridal fair

Eastern Hills Mall will present a Beautiful Beginnings Bridal Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29. All details for the "perfect wedding" will be represented. Pre-registered brides-to-be will have the opportunity to win a $1,000 grand prize package from Eastern Hills Mall. The highlight of the event will be a fabulous fashion show from 2 to 3 p.m. Register at the Security Desk or online at www.bridesworld.com by April 26.

Spring rummage sale slated at temple

Temple Sinai Ruach (Spirit) Committee will hold its annual spring rummage sale from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at Temple Sinai, 50 Alberta Drive, Amherst. Clothing, household items, furniture and baby items will be on sale. Admission is $1, and a bag sale will be held at 12:30 p.m. Call 834-0708.

Laura Friend fundraiser slated for April 30

A fundraiser for Clarence resident Laura Friend, who is going through chemotherapy and will be out of work for a prolonged period of time, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 30 at the Main-Transit Fire Hall, 6777 Main St., Williamsville. The cost is $20 and will include a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, dinner, door prizes and live auction. For more information or for tickets, call Sherry at 743-5882, Cher at 743-6018 or Joyce at 743-6002.

Speech and language development lecture set

"Speech and Language Development in Toddlers" is a parent friendly conversation regarding typical and more advanced communication acquisition and "red flags" of atypical development in children 18 months through 3-years. The course will be presented by Milo Maldonado and will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, April 30 at Diversified Services, LLC, 17 Limestone Drive, Suites 5 & 6 in Williamsville. Pre-registration is required; call 871-9883, ext. 101.

College Chorale to perform at St. Mary's

The Canisius College Chorale, under the direction of Frank Scinta, will present the performance "Sacred Spaces" at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 30 at St. Mary's Church, 6919 Transit Road. Each performance will feature works by Mozart, Buxtehude, deBerchem, Hogan, Dawson, Haydn, Croce, Diemer, and others. Admission is free.

Architecture lecture set at Episcopal church

The Greater Buffalo Bottle Collectors Association will sponsor a lecture by Chuck LaChiusa titled: "Guess The Buffalo Building" at 8 p.m Wednesday, May 2 at St Peter's Episcopal Church, 20 Longmeadow Road. A regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. For more information, call 440-7985.

Garden club meeting slated for May 2

A meeting of the Willow Ridge Garden Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 at Zion United Church of Christ, 15 Koenig Circle, Tonawanda. For more information, call 691-8397.

Spanish story time slated at Barnes & Noble

"Spanish Especially for You Story Time" will be held for toddlers and preschoolers at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, May 3 and 17 at Barnes & Noble, 1565 Niagara Falls Blvd., Suite 1, Amherst. No knowledge of Spanish is necessary. For more information, call 867-6585 or visit the Web site www. StartSpanishNow. com.

Donor's Dinner slated at Sean Patrick's

The Temple Sinai Ruach (Spirit) Committee will hold its annual Donor's Dinner fundraiser at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3 at Sean Patrick's Restaurant, 3480 Millersport Highway, Getzville. The event includes a dinner, fashion show and theme basket auction. Tickets are $30. For more information or tickets, call 834-0708.

Mother's Day Craft Show set at Eastern Hills Mall

Over 30 Western New York crafters will show and sell their work for a Mother's Day craft show. The show will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday from May 4 through May 13

Watercolor society show, reception set

The Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society will exhibit its Spring Show 2007 from Saturday, May 5 through Friday, June 1 at the Market Street Art Center, 247 Market Street, Lockport. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20. Call 478-0239.

Lions Club garage sale slated at Trinity church

The Amherst Lions Club will hold a garage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at Trinity United Methodist Church at 711 Niagara Falls Blvd. Proceeds will go to help the blind and people with other handicaps. Call 694-5814.

Bereavement support group to meet in Snyder

Christ the King Bereavement Committee will sponsor a support group biweekly from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through May 8. The sessions will be held at 30 Lamarck Drive, Amherst, in the church library. Call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

Community Singles to meet May 6

Community Singles for people looking to connect with a partner for life will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at the Williamsville Unitarian Church, 6320 Main Street. Call 877-4295.

Boy scouts to hold chicken barbecue

Boy Scout Troop 261 will host a chicken barbecue dinner from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at St. Benedict's Church, 1317 Eggert Road, Amherst. Tickets are $8 and dinners are take-out only. Advanced tickets are recommended and are available until April 28. For more information or tickets, call 208-7159.

Instruction available at Estudio Art School

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

'Today in Buffalo' to be performed May 5

"Today in Buffalo," a musical comedy presented by the Friends of Harmony Chorus, is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at Sweet Home High School, 1901 Sweet Home Road. Presale tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. For more information or tickets, call 662-5192.

Adoption Star orientation set

Adoption STAR, Inc. will hold an orientation session from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. The session is free and for anyone interested in adoption and learning more about adoption. For more information, call 639-3900 or e-mail the agency at info@ adoptionstar. com.

Luncheon, fashion show slated at country club

The annual Donor Luncheon of the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Zion will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 6 at the Westwood Country Club, 772 North Forest Road, Williamsville. For more information or reservations, call Cindy at 639-9270.

Temple to present Jewish-American concert

Temple Shaarey Zedek will present SAFAM: a concert of Jewish American sound at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at the temple's Lippa Family Auditorium. Tickets are $20. A barbecue will be held after the concert for an additional charge. For more information, call 838-3232.

Wrestling event slated at Pepsi Center

Old School Pro Wrestling will present "Civil War III" at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at the Amherst Pepsi Center, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $15 for ringside seats. Portions of each ticket sold will be donated to Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo. For more information, call 685-1515 or 634-6030.

Rare photographs on display at museum

Rarely-seen photographs from the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, will be exhibited through the end of the year starting Tuesday, May 8. Admission is $5 for adults, $1.50 for children and free for museum members. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. weekends. Call 689-1440.

Mother and Others evening set for May 8

The Past Presidents of Temple Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood will present their annual Mothers and Others evening at 6:15 p.m Tuesday, May 8 at the Lippa Family Auditorium at the Temple, 621 Getzville Road, Amherst. Dinner will be followed by fashion's from Macy's Department Store. The public is invited but must register. For more information or to register, call 832-4679 or 838-3232.

NAMI meeting slated for May 10

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill will hold its meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main Street, Amherst. The family support group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 23. For more information, call 832-4038.

Pastel demonstration, meeting slated

The Williamsville Art Society will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Friday, May 11 at the Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Room 2, Amherst. A pastel demonstration will be held by Kathy McDonnell. The public is invited for $3 per person. For more information, call 634-7015.

ECKANKAR to hold Lecture May 11

ECKANKAR will hold a lecture titled "God's Love in Action"

at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 11 at the Williamsville Meeting House, 5658 Main Street, Williamsville. For more information, call 839-9842 or visit www.eck ankar- ny. org.

Adoption STAR hosts annual celebration

Adoption STAR will host its annual Birth Mother's Day Celebration at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12 at Randall Baptist Church, 6301 Main St., Williamsville. For more information, call 639-3900 or e-mail Kathy@adoption star. com.

Lions Club to hold 17th annual flower sale

The Williamsville Lions Club will be holding their 17th Annual Spring Flower Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12 in the Ed Youngs Parking lot at Main and Mill streets in Williamsville. Hanging baskets or individual pots will be available. New Guinea Impatiens, Tuberous Begoniaas, Geraniums and much more.

Musical Fare 'Ladies' to hold Spring Swing

MusicalFare Theatre, and its newly formed Women's Committee, "My Fare Ladies," present a fantastic evening of Swing music and dance entitled, Spring Swing, from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Wick Center Social Room on the Daemen College Campus, 4380 Main Street in Amherst. Tickets are $45 per couple, $25 per person and $15 for students. For more information or tickets, call 839-8540.

Club to host luncheon, auction, boutique

The Forest Stream Garden Club will hold "Through the Garden Gate", their biennial spring luncheon, Chinese auction and boutique at 11:30 Saturday, May 12 at Fox Valley Country Club. There will be Mother's Day gifts and plants. Tickets are $20 and proceeds will benefit tree restoration from the October storm. For more information or tickets, call 636-6041.

Benefit for DeSabio set at Club Infinity

A benefit for Maureen Blake DeSabio, director of Volunteers at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease last year, will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at Club Infinity, 8166 Main Street. Call 833-9378.

Free skin cancer screenings

"Spot" checks or full skin check screenings provided by WNY Skin Surgery and Dermatology will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 12 at 2805 Wehrle yDrive, #10 in the Wehrle Commons at the corner of Wehrle Harris Hill. Call 631-1622.

'Musical of Musicals'set at Cabaret

"The Musical of Musicals - The Musical!" presented by O'Connell & Company will run through May 20 at Cabaret in the Square Theatre, 4476 Main St., Snyder. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $20 for Thursday and Sunday shows and $25 for Fridays and Saturdays. Call 839-3949 or visit www.OConnellandCom pany. com.

Amberleigh watercolorexhibit scheduled

Now through April 30, the watercolor art of students of master art instructor Theresa Lee will be on display at Amberleigh Retirement Community, 2330 Maple Road, Williamsville. Call 689-4195.