Political News

Committee to Elect Guy Marlette will hold Guy's Picnic on the Island, Island Park behind Amherst Town Hall, 5583 Main St. The event is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug 10 and includes food, pop and beer. Donations can be made to: Committee to Elect Guy Marlette, mailed to 21 Brantwood Drive, Snyder, N.Y. 14226. For information, call 838-6288. Marlette is a candidate for the Amherst Town Board.

Edward Rath, candidate for Erie County Legislature, 15th District, will hold a Blue Grass Picnic from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14 at Island Park, behind Amherst Town Hall, 5583 Main St., Williamsville. Cost is $30 each, or $50 for a family. Includes music by "Creek Bend," food, beer and pop. For information, visit his recently launched Web site www.edwardrath.com or call 341-3361.

Friends of Bob Foladare will hold a happy hour fundraiser for the Amherst Town Board candidate from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17 at Classics V, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. A $25 donation includes beer, wine, pop and hors d'oeuvres. Checks should made payable to Friends of Bob Foladare. Mail to: Friends of Bob Foladare, c/o Jack Baker, 359 Willow Green Drive, Amherst, NY 14228.