What's Going On
Prostate cancer support

group meets monthly

Us, Too! prostate cancer support group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Veterans Hospital, 3495 Bailey Ave., Room 1109 C, Buffalo. The group meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month. For more information, call 834-9200, ext. 5169, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.

Volunteers needed

for police auxiliary

The Amherst Police Auxiliary is seeking residents, 21 to 62 years of age, who are in good health and have a clean criminal record to join the volunteer group. For more information, call 308-7818 or 688-0822, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Reynolds seeks

interns

Rep. Tom Reynolds, R-Amherst, is seeking undergraduate and graduate students interested in serving as interns in his Washington, D.C., Rochester and Williamsville offices during the spring. Responsibilities consist of administrative and legislative duties including constituent relations, research, clerical tasks, managing mail and answering constituent calls. The deadline for spring 2008 intern applications is Friday, Nov. 28. For more information, call the Williamsville office at 634-2324 or visit www. reynolds. house. gov.

Monthly book club

to meet first Thursdays

Librarian Jack Edson will host a book club at the Amherst Main Library at Audubon, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Jonathan Safran Foer's "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" will be Dec. 6. FCall 689-4922.

Girl Scout cookies

now on sale

Girl Scout cookie sales will continue through Nov. 25. Two new cookies are being introduced this year, the Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip cookie and the Lemon Créme Chalet. All Girl Scout cookies have no trans fat. Cookies are $3 per box. Call Nancy Alspaugh at 837-6400, ext. 242.

Caregiver classes

set in Williamsville

A six-week educational program designed to provide caregivers the tools needed for taking care of themselves will be covered from 6 to 8:30 p.m. now through Saturday, Dec. 10 at ElderWood at Glenwood, 5271 Main St., Williamsville. The six sessions, held weekly, will teach caregivers to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings and locate helpful resources. Cost for the course is $25. Preregistration is required. Call 858-2177 or e-mail caregiver@ erie. gov.

Secular Sundays

set at CFI

The Center For Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, will present the Secular Sundays speaker series at 11 a.m. Sundays. Dec. 2 will be D.J. Grothe, "Being Right is Not Enough." The series continues the tradition of those who seek a Sunday alternative to traditional religious services. Call 636-4869, ext. 408.

Arthritis exercise

classes set

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, designed to increase joint flexibility, improve range of motion and maintain muscle strength, will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 27 and 28, and Dec. 4, 6, 11, 13 and 19 at Slim and Tone, 55 CrossPoint Parkway, Getzville. FCall 507-4543. Men's caregiver group

to meet at ElderWood

The Men's Caregiver Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, and Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the private dining room at ElderWood Village at Glenwood, 5271 Main St., Williamsville. Call at 937-7522 626-0600.

Alzheimer's support

group set at Wedgewood

Health Care at Wedgewood, 4459 Bailey Ave., Eggertsville, will host its Alzheimer's Support Group at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20. Call 835-2543. 'Blood Diamond' featured

at CFImovie night

The Center for Inquiry's November movie night will feature the 2006 adventure drama "Blood Diamond," starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Connelly. The film follows a fisherman, a smuggler and a syndicate of businessmen as they match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond in Sierra Leone. The film is rated R and will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 at the Center, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. Entry and parking are free and open to the public. There will be plenty of popcorn for all. For more information, call 636-4869, ext. 409.

SOS meets regularly

at Center for Inquiry

The Amherst Secular Organizations for Sobriety support group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. The group, SOS, or Save Our Selves, meets weekly to support and maintain sobriety for recovering alcoholics and addicts who are uncomfortable with the spiritual nature of traditional 12-step programs. There is no charge for participation, and free parking is available. For more information, call Eric Chinchón at 636-4869, ext. 318.

Frog Hair to accept

Christmas donations

Frog Hair Grille and Golf, 7800 Transit Road, near Sheridan Drive, will hold a tree lighting ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 to kick off its Christmas Kids Drive. Donations will benefit 30 families in the area. Patrons can bring a new, unwrapped toy or article of warm clothing to the restaurant through Dec. 23 and receive a free drink. Staff will then wrap the gifts and each family will be provided a complete holiday dinner. Call 839-3764.

Girl Scouts to collect

books for int'l students

Girl Scout Troop 593 will collect new and gently used children's books for international students living in WNY until Saturday, Nov. 24. The scouts, from Williamsville and East Amherst, have placed collections bins at the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, and the Amherst Public Library at Audubon, 350 John James Audubon Parkway. The books will be distributed to individual students and placed in the Buffalo Public School 45 library to help children learn English.

SOS Friends and Family

continues at CFI

The Secular Organizations for Sobriety Friends and Family support group has been made a permanent weekly event. The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 at the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. The group's mission is to provide learning and sharing opportunities for family and friends of alcoholics and addicts in an encouraging, confidential, supportive group meeting. There is no charge for participation, and free parking is available.Call Eric Chinchón at 636-4869, ext. 318.

Annual Tree of Hope

lighting to be held

The ninth annual Tree of Hope lighting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 in the triangle at Harlem Road and Kensington Avenue. The free event will feature face painting, pony rides, refreshments and an appearance by Santa Claus. For more information, leave a message at the office of the Harlem Kensington Cleveland Business Association at 862-4281.

Sisters of St. Francis

to hold bazaar

The Sisters of St. Francis will hold a Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at 201 Reist St., Williamsville, where the sisters reside. The sisters teach at St. Mary's in Swormville and St. Mary's Elementary and High school. Crafts, baked goods and knick-knacks will be available. Call 632-2155 ext. 285.

CRPS, RSD support

group meeting set

The Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome and RSD Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St., Eggertsville.Call Lynda at 896-0771.

Benefit set

for Jacquie Hirsch

A benefit for Jacquie Hirsch, including a bone marrow drive by the National Bone Marrow Donor Program, will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at St. Leo the Great School, 903 Sweet Home Road. Hirsch, 22, was diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia in September. For more information, visit www.buffalogymcenter. com/ Jacquie. php.

Republican women

to meet

The Amherst Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26 at Marinaccio's Restaurant, 5877 Main St., near Evans Street, Williamsville. The guest speaker will be Rebecca Klein, Amherst resident and Clarence Elementary school teacher, who will discuss her volunteer work at an AIDS/severely disabled children's orphanage in Kenya this past summer. For more information, call 634-0269.

CVS to hold

diabetes education

CVS Pharmacy, 2000 Kensington Ave., Amherst along with the American Diabetes Association will host a Diabetes education event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. Diabetes educators will be on hand to provide literature and answer any questions regarding diabetes self-management.

Zonta Club

to meet

The Zonata Club of Amherst will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Fanny's Restaurant, 3500 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. The speaker will be Nancy McCulloch, who is the current Zonta International District 4 Director for the 2006-2008 biennium. Cost for dinner is $22. Call Niki Tarbell at 689-8842. Suburban Women's Club

set meeting, luncheon

The Suburban Women's Club of Buffalo will host a meeting and bridge luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 at the George F. Lamm Post, 962 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville. The Christmas Party will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the Frog Grill, 561 Main St., Tonawanda.

Public blood drive

set at Suburban

Upstate New York Transplant Services will hold a community blood drive from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, 1540 Maple Road, Williamsville. Call 853-6667, ext. 7940 or visit UNYTS. org. Ruben Morales reception,

craft sale set

An artist's reception and Mexican craft sale will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 at the Bunis Family Gallery, 2640 N. Forest Road. Artist Ruben Morales' exhibition, "Mexicanisius," will be on display through Dec. 21. Call 688-4114, ext. 337.

Cliff Eberhardt

to perform

The Buffalo Friends of Folk Music will present Cliff Eberhardt with Chris Monti opening at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Village of Williamsville Meeting House, 5658 Main St. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for members and $6 for students. Call 684-2362.

Clare Bridge to host

demonstrations

Clare Bridge Williamsville, 6076 Main St., near Youngs Road, will host a demonstration of Life Rhythms, a new music therapy program, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. The event is free of charge. Call Diane at 632-7123 by Tuesday, Nov. 27.

UB Anime Club

to exhibit at CFI

The University at Buffalo Student Visual Arts Organization and Anime Club will present an exhibit titled "Artificial Intelligence in Anime" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Center for Inquiry, 3965 Rensch Road. For more information, call 636-4869.

BNI Business Makers

to hold meeting

BNI Business Makers will meet from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 at Amberleigh, 2330 Maple Road, west of Transit Road. Charlie Totoro, with State Farm Insurance, will present "Home, Sweet Home." Realtors, real estate lawyers, mortgage brokers, inspectors, bank representatives and other professionals are encouraged to attend. Call 913-1541.

New Beginnings meeting,

Christmas party set

New Beginnings will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 711 Niagara Falls Blvd. Call Carol at 683-8897 or Barb at 833-5127.

BPO to perform

at EHWC

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a Christmas concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church, 8445 Greiner Road. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call the Eastern Hills Box Office at 688-7165 or visit www. easternhillschurch. org.

Holiday gift wrapping

volunteers needed

Autistic Services, Inc.needs volunteers to help staff their holiday gift-wrapping booth at the Walden Galleria Mall. Day and evening hours are available from Saturday, Dec. 1 to Monday, Dec. 24. Call 631-5777.