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Ciminelli summer market to be held Wednesdays

Ciminelli Development Company will host an outdoor market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays now through Sept. 12 at Centerpointe Corporate Park, 350 Essjay Road, Williamsville. Call 631-8000.

New support groups set at Harris Hill

The McGuire Group will be hosting ongoing monthly support groups for individuals caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease or dementia at its Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Drive, Lancaster. The second Wednesday at 5 p.m. will be a group for daughters caring for parents with memory impairments. The third Monday at 5 p.m., will be a group for wives caring for spouses with memory impairments. The third Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., will be a group for teens who are impacted by Alzheimer's disease.

Williamsville Farmer's Market continues

The Williamsville Farmer's Market will be held from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 27 at the Williamsville Water Mill, 56 E. Spring St. Locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers will be available. For more information, call Ellie Grenauer at 984-6572 or Lynn Schwab at 632-7938.

Crafters wanted for holiday craft show

Craft tables are available for the Williamsville PTSA Council's annual Holiday Craft Show. This year's event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2 at the Heim Elementary and Heim Middle schools. Cost is $45 per space for one day or $80 for both days. For more information or an application, call Norma Weigel at 688-5237 or Patty Frazier at pattyfrazierpta @msn.com

Williamsville Lions Club opens membership drive

The Williamsville Lions Club is opening their membership drive for the 2007 year. The Club provides financial assistance to many individuals and non profit organizations through various fundraising activities. Membership is open to men and women, who live or work in Amherst. For more information call Ben Procopio at 691- 8170.

'Zumba' offered at Northeast YMCA

The Northeast Family Branch YMCA will offer, "Zumba," a workout based on Latin rhythms and dance, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays from now through Aug. 21 at the YMCA, 4433 Main St., Amherst. Classes are free for members and $50 for non-members. Call 839-2543.

Capen Walk slated at UB

The sixth annual Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk showcasing gardens in the University Heights and Eggertsville neighborhoods will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 7 in the neighborhoods near the University at Buffalo South Campus on Main Street. For more information, call 645-5000 ext. 1411.

American Legion Band to hold concerts

The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264 will hold a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 at Basset Park, at Klein and Young roads. The rain site for this concert is Transit Middle School.

Registration slated at Estudio Art School

Estudio Art School, 16 Evans St. Williamsville, is accepting applications for summer art camps. Camps will be held 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 2-6, July 23-27 and Aug. 13-17. For more information, call 634-5634.

Amherst Presbyterian to hold rummage sale

The Amherst Presbyterian Church will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a $3 bag sale from 1:30 to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 30 at the church, 151 S. Youngs Road, Williamsville, across from Erie Community College. Hot dogs and beverages will be available. Call 633-4656.

Mothers & More to hold meetings

The Buffalo chapter of Mothers & More will hold "Preparing for Summer: Protecting the Little Ones from Sun, Bugs and Flubs" at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 28 at ElderWood at Glenwood Village, 5271 Main St., near Union Road. Call 691-0005 or 839-2345.

Garrison Park meeting slated

The Parks Committee will hold a general park cleanup and idea sharing at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30 in Garrison Park. Participants will move through the park raking and cleaning and discussing new play pieces for the park. Call Mayor Mary Lowther at 632-4120 ext. 3006 or mlowther@ williamsville. ny. us.

BFFM concert slated

The Buffalo Friends of Folk Music Acoustic Concert Series will present a Members Concert with Marie Lyons, Michael Gorman, Jeremy Mohr and Ed Hart at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at the Village Meeting House, 5658 Main St., Williamsville. The concert is free but donations will be accepted. Call 684-2362 or visit the Web site at www.BFFM.org.

Cooking demonstration set at market

The Broadway Market will host "Buffalo Old Home Week" featuring only WNY recipes at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7 at the market, 999 Broadway. Call 839-5150.

Don Davis Car Show set at museum

The Don Davis Car Show at the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 7. A pre-1980 vehicle may be registered in advance or at the gate for $15 which includes dinner for two. To register, call Mark Davis at 691-7800 or 689-1440 for more information on the show.

Cub scouts to host hot dog sale

The Cub Scouts from Pack 455 will sell hot dogs from 10:30 a.m to 6:30 p.m Saturday and Sunday, July 7 and 8 in front of WalMart, 2055 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst. The money earned will support the boys and the many activities and awards.

St. Mary's to hold vacation Bible school

St. Mary's Religious Education program will present "Son Force Kids: Special Agents" vacation Bible school for children kindergarten through sixth grade from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 8 through Friday, July 13. Registration is $20 for one child, $35 for two, and $50 for three or more. Call 688-0599.

Hot dog sales, Chinese auction set

The Badding Brothers Farmer's Market will host a hot dog sale Saturdays, July 7 and 14 at the Lockport WalMart, 5783 S. Transit Road, and a Chinese auction on Sunday, Sept. 16 at the A.J. Jurek Post 1672 at New and East Smith roads. Call 741-3671 or 434-4646.

Park School to offer summer driver courses

The Park School of Buffalo will offer two driver education programs this summer with AAA Western and Central New York. The courses are offered Monday through Friday, July 5 through 30 and Aug. 1 through 24. The cost is $425 per student and students must be 16 or older and must possess a valid driver's license. Call 839-1242 or visit the Web site www. theparkschool. org.

Medical equipment availablefrom Lions Club

The Williamsville Lions Club has some medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches) available for loan. Call Lion Jim Leopold, 639-8310.

Classic car show to be held July 8

The Ford Lords of Western New York will hold the 29th annual car show, with gates opening at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 8 at the George F. Lamm Post, 962 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville. Breakfast will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served from noon to 4 p.m. Spectator admissions are $2, children 12 and younger are free. Visit www.fordlords. com.

Rehearsals set for Lutheran Chorale

The Lutheran Chorale will resume rehearsals from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ascension Lutheran Church, 4640 Main St., Snyder. Call 837-4789.

Volunteers needed at healthcare facility

ElderWood Health Care at Oakwood, 200 Bassett Road, Williamsville, is in need of volunteers. Individuals of high school age or older are needed Call Sydne Masino at 689-6681.