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Fall Nordic Walking classes set
      Forward Fitness will offer Nordic walking classes at Amherst Bike and Walking Path and at Delaware Park. Pre-registration is required for all classes. For meeting times and locations call 639-0566 or email jillbronsky@ aol.com.
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Community Chorus seeks new members
      The Community Group Festival Chorus is seeking new members with any level of experience and ability. No audition is necessary and rehearsals are held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Randall Baptist Church, 6301 Main St. For more information, call 877-1565.
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Recovery International meeting set
      A self help group for persons who struggle with anger, panics, anxiety, depression, obsessions, compulsions or phobias will meet at 3 p.m. Saturdays, at the University Presbyterian Church on the corner of Main Street and Niagara Falls Blvd. Call 826-0969.
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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. Entertainment this week will be provided by Dave and Steffani Goddard and Keith...
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Recreation Department brochure now available
      The Town of Amherst Recreation Department Fall 2007- Spring 2008 brochure is now available to the public at the Amherst Recreation Department, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, the Clearfield Community Center, 730 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, Amherst Town Hall, 5583 Main St Williamsville, a...
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Embroiderers' Guild announces meetings
      The Embroiderers' Guild of America Buffalo Chapter will meet at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month starting Sept. 12 at North Presbyterian Church, 300 North Forest Rd. For more information on the meeting or on guild membership, call Mary Dolata at 632-0237.
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GBCC offers counseling solutions
      Greater Buffalo Counseling Centers, Inc. is a non-profit counseling center located in the University Presbyterian Church on the corner of Main Street and Niagara Falls Blvd. GBCC has been in existence for 45 years. All counselors are trained and supervised by the licensed clinical psychologist and...
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American Academy of Ballet holding auditions
      Auditions for the American Academy of Ballet's Nutcracker at U.B. Center for the Arts will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. (ages 7 to 10) and from 4:30 to 6 p.m. ( Jazz and Tap ages 7-9) Saturday, Sept. 15 and from 12:30 to 3 p.m (Ballet ages 11 and up minimum 4 years ballet training) and from 2:30 to 5 ...
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Writers workshops set at Pepsi Center
      Working Writer Workshops with Kathryn Radeff will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 12 , 19 and 26 at the Amherst Pepsi Center, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville. Sept. 12 will be "Create and Develop Your Freelance Writing Career" and will be held in Sky Box B at the Pepsi Center. The $45...
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Ski club to hold registration
      The Clarence Holiday Valley Ski Club will hold its registration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Clarence Town Park Clubhouse, 10405 Main St. The club is open to all high school students. Ski club begins Jan. 5, 2008 and continues for eight consecutive weeks.
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Fall Nordic Walking classes set
      Forward Fitness will offer Nordic walking classes at Amherst Bike and Walking Path and at Delaware Park. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Call 639-0566 or e-mail jillbronsky@ aol.com.
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Grover Cleveland Class of 1941 luncheon set
      The Grover Cleveland High School class of 1941 will hold a fall luncheon Sept. 29 at Fanny's Restaurant, 3500 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. Call 832-1184 or 639-7243.
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Red Robin looking for next gourmet burger
      Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has launched the second annual "The Next Gourmet Burger Kids' Recipe Contest." Children ages 6 to 12 years can submit an original recipe and 100-word statement on why their burger should win through Sept. 16. Entries can be dropped off at Red Robin Restaurants. The Amhers...
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Book sale set at Audubon Library
      The Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, will hold a $3 bag sale from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12. Call 689-4922 or visit www.buffalolib. org.
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WAKOS to hold CD release party
      The Wise and Kind Old Souls (WAKOS) will hold a CD release party and concert for their new CD, "East of Eden" at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Nietzsche's, 248 Allen St., Buffalo. Also performing will be special guest band Queen City Station. Admission to the event is $5. For more information, ...
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Home Bureau to hold membership meeting
      The Williamsville Home Bureau will hold a membership luncheon at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 68 Eagle St., Williamsville. New members are welcome. For more information, call 688-6296 or 688-4972.
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Quilting seminar set at museum
      The Amherst Museum Quilters Guild Seminar will be held Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 12- 15. Instructors include nationally renowned teachers as well as well-known local teachers and a variety of classes will be offered. Billie Lauder will present a lecture, "Quilts: You Asked for It," at 7:30...
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Yard sale set at ElderWood
      A Yard and Baked Goods Sale to benefit the Variety Kids Telethon will be held on the front lawn of ElderWood Village at Glenwood from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at 5271 Main St., Williamsville. Call 633-3900.
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NAPM Buffalo to meet
      The National Association of Purchasing Management Buffalo will meet at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 at Protocol Restaurant, 6766 Transit Road near the Thruway overpass. Grove Potter, business editor of The Buffalo News, will be the guest speaker, presenting "Covering Business in WNY during a Tran...
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WNY Businesswomen Network meeting set
      The WNY Businesswomen Express Network will hold a networking meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. The guest speaker will be Amy Rath, Coordinator for Canisius College Women in Business Center. Her topic will be "What is the Mission and Visio...
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NAMI meetings listed for September
      The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Buffalo and Erie County will hold an educational meeting for families with a mentally ill loved one at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St., Amherst. The NAMI Family Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday...
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Certification course set at Canisius Center
      The Canisius College Center for Professional Development with the Society for Human Resource Management will offer a 12-week preparation course for individuals seeking certification as a Professional in Human Resources or Senior Professional in Human Resources, from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 13...
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United Methodist Women season-opening meeting
      The United Methodist Women of Christ United Methodist Church, 350 Saratoga Drive, will open their new season with a salad bar luncheon at noon Thursday, Sept. 13. Diane Lovejoy and Janet Hill will present "Abraham and Islamic Tradition." Donation will be $5. Call 839-2460.
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Williamsville Art Society to hold painting demo
      The Williamsville Art Society will host artist Barbara Walter who will demonstrate painting techniques at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at the Harlem Community Center, Room 2, 4255 Harlem Road. Cost to the public is $3. Call 634-7015.
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Ski club accepting members
      The Pantera Ski Club will travel to Holiday Valley Resort on Friday nights beginning at 4:15 p.m. The club is open to Williamsville High School Students only. Space is limited. For more information, call 639-1151
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Membership tea, craft preview set
      The Sundowners Home Bureau of Clarence and Williamsville will hold a membership tea and craft preview at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 in the activities room at 2330 Maple Road at Transit Road. The group welcomes women of all ages with a focus on friendship and social activities. Call 626-0228.
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Beginning belly dancing lessons start Sept. 14
      Beginner Belly Dance classes will be offered at the Harlem Road Community Center in Amherst from 6 to 7 p.m. Fridays. A 10 week session is $80 with a once per year registration fee of $10. No dance experience needed, class open to women, teens and adults. Classes begin Sept. 14. Pre registration r...
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Don Moen and Israel Houghton concert set
      Don Moen and Israel Houghton will present a "Night of Worship" at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at The Chapel at CrossPoint, 500 Cross- Point Parkway, Getzville. Tickets are $20 general seating and $25 artist circle. Group discounts are available. Call 716-633-1117 or 800-461-4485 or visit www.itick ets...
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Lutheran Service Society celebrates anniversary
      The Lutheran Service Society of New York will celebrate 25 years of service to individuals with developmental disabilities with a dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at Classics 5, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. The guest speaker at 7:30 p.m. will be Jill Kelly who will speak on the theme "Th...
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Cole Porter show set at Eggertsville UCC
      "I Happen to Like Cole Porter," a review of Porter's early music, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at Eggertsville United Church of Christ, 3400 Sheridan Drive, at Sweet Home Road. The performance will be followed by a reception which hors d'oeuvres and dessert will be served. A fre...
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Our Place to hold rummage sale
      Our Place, a group that offers young adults with disabilities opportunities to further develop social and leadership skills and do volunteer service in the community will hold a rummage sale, theme basket auction, hot dog lunch and bake sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 in the Indep...
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Chicken barbecue held for 50th year
      The Amherst Presbyterian Church will hold its 50th annual Chicken Barbecue and Craft Sale from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at the church, 151 South Youngs Road, Williamsville. Takeout and tickets are available at the door. Cost for adults is $7.50 and $4 for children. Games and a bounce hous...
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Flea market, craft sale, chowder sale set
      St. Paul's United Church of Christ will hold its annual flea market, craft sale and chowder sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at the church, 7416 Campbell Blvd. at Tonawanda Creek Road. Chicken chowder will be ready by 11 a.m. Large spaces are available to the public for $15 pre-paid. ...
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WNYOSA to hold annual fall workshop
      The Western New York Orff-Schulwerk Association will be holding its fall workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at Heritage Heights Elementary School, 2545 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. The guest clinical will be Steve Calantropio, a specialist in Orff Schulwerk pedagogy and practice.
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Potter's Hands to hold rally in Tonawanda
      The Potter's Hands, a ministry of The Chapel, will hold a rally from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the property on River Road in Tonawanda where the old Niagara Clipper Ferry boat used to be, next to Fisherman's Park . The rally will consist of PH plans for the future, a message from a pastor, and te...
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CFIto hold science and art festival
      The Center for Inquiry will host its Science and Art Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. The event will have exhibits in electronic music and artistic exhibits focusing on themes of "truth" and "beauty" as well as presenters who will focus on the over...
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Spaghetti dinner to be held Sept. 15
      A spaghetti dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 Saturday, Sept. 15 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 711 Niagara Falls Blvd. Adult admission is $7, children ages 7-10 are $3, children 6 and under are free. For more information, call 835-7711.
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Will McFarlane to play, speak at Baptist church
      Blues legend Will McFarlane will visit Randall Baptist Church, 6301 Main St., Williamsville, for two events on Sunday, September 16. McFarlane will speak during the church's 11 a.m. service, and perform a concert for the general public later that day at 6 p.m. Admission for both events is free. Fo...
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Alzheimer's Support Group to meet
      ElderWood Health Care at Wedgewood, 4459 Bailey Ave., Eggertsville, will host its Alzheimer's Support Group at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18. For more information, call 835-2543.
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Scout demonstrations set at North Presbyterian
      Boy Scout demonstrations and a Scout memorabilia Trade-O-Ree will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at North Presbyterian Church, 300 North Forest Road. The Trade-O-Ree will be held in the church's Westminster Hall and admission is $3 per person. Youth Scouts in uniform are admitted f...
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Cemetery association lot owners meeting set
      The Skinnersville Cemetery Association, Inc. will hold its annual lot owners/trustee meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 in the White Chapel on the cemetery grounds, 490 Frontier Road, off John James Audubon Parkway near the University at Buffalo North Campus.
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Men's Caregiver Group meeting set
      The Men's Caregiver Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, and Wednesday, Oct. 3, in the private dining room at ElderWood Village at Glenwood, 5271 Main St., Williamsville. For more information, call 937-7522.
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Williamsville DAR meeting set
      The Williams Mills Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18 at Beechwood Residence, 2235 Millersport Highway, Getzville. Following the general meeting Denise Reichard will portray Dolly Madison in a special program. Refreshments will be provided.
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AAMA to hold installation meeting
      Erie County Chapter of American Association of Medical Assistants will hold its installation of officers meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18 at Scotch and Sirloin, 3999 Maple Road, Amherst. For information, call 692-7124.
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Leadership program for women set
      The Canisius College Center for Professional Development will offer a leadership program, focusing on teaching women to be better leaders and more effective in the work place, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 19 through Nov. 14 at the Center at Amherst, 300 Corporate Parkway. Tuition is $9...
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Buffalo Bonsai meeting set
      The Buffalo Bonsai Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Menne's Nursery, 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. For more information, call 662-4940.
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Girl Scouts to honor 'Women of Distinction'
      The Girl Scout Council of Buffalo & Erie County, Inc. will present the fourth annual "Women of Distinction" program at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo. The program will be honoring Dr. Nancy Nielsen with the Alumna Award. The Women of Distinction Ho...
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Forest Stream Garden Club to meet
      The Forest Stream Garden Club will meet at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 at Forest Elementary School, 250 North Forest Road, Williamsville. A representative from Hawk Creek will lecture on rehabilitation of wildlife in Western New York. Live specimens will also be available for viewing.
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Future of Naturalism conference set
      The Center for Inquiry will host a conference on "The Future Naturalism" Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 20-22 at the center, 1310 Sweet Home Road, across from UB's North Campus. An opening ceremony will be held at the center from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, $10 general admission, Friends ...
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Women's board to hold fall luncheon, meeting
      The Women's Board of Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital will hold its annual fall general meeting and luncheon at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at Brookfield Country Club, 5120 Shimmerville Road, Clarence. Call 564-3820.
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Watercolor society to hold meeting
      The Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society will hold its September meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Burchfield-Penny Art Center, Rockwell Hall, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. A new gallery will be presented. Cost to the public is $3. For more information, call 634-7015.
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Book sale set at Elderwood
      ElderWood Health Care at Oakwood, 200 Bassett Road, Williamsville, will host a Used Book Sale and Rummage Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. The fundraiser, sponsored by Resident Council, will benefit various local charities, including the Alzheimer's Association and Variety Kid...
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Benefit for woman in recovery set
      A benefit for Laura Spilman, who was severely injured in a car accident last December, will be held by area Lutheran churches, Thrivent for Lutherans and friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 at First Trinity Lutheran Church, 1570 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda. Admission is $10 for adults, $5...
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Community Brief
      Williamsville resident Mimi Smigielski will appear in the Aurora Players production of "Oliver!" Shows are at 8 p.m. Sept. 14-15, 21-22 and 27-29 and at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 15-16, 22-23 and 30 at the Roycroft Pavilion, in Hamlin Park, S.
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