What's Going On

SOS meets regularly at CFI

The Amherst Secular Organizations for Sobriety support group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 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. Call 636-4869, ext. 318, or visit www. sos- nys. org/.

Pancake breakfast set at Masonic lodge

The Amherst Masonic Lodge and the Friends of Williamsville Parks Inc. will hold a pancake breakfast, including sausage, eggs, juice and coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 at the lodge, 5808 Main St. Tickets are $7. Call 632-1312.

Monthly potluck dinner set at CFI

The Center for Inquiry's Friends of the Center will meet for their regular potluck dinner at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the center, 1310 Sweet Home Road. The dinners are opportunities for i individuals to introduce themselves to the local community and discuss current issues in a casual environment. Bring a dish to pass and your favorite beverage. The dinners and parking are free and open to the public. Call 636-4869, ext. 409.

Embroiderers' Guild to meet

The Buffalo Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America will hold meetings at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the North Presbyterian Church, 300 N. Forest Road. There will be a class with three springtime stitching projects available. New members and guests are welcome. Call 632-0237.

Seedlings available at Rath's office

Erie County Legislator Edward A. Rath, R-15th District, will have order forms for the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District Tree and Shrub Seedling Programs. Available for purchase will be over 40 types of trees, shrubs and wildflower seed mixes. Order forms will be at Rath's district office at 5500 Main St., Suite 1, Williamsville. Enter from the parking lot. Call before coming into the office. For more information, call 633-0617 or e-mail rathe@ erie. gov.

College planning seminars set

Moldenhauer & Associates will partner with 123 College.com Inc. to provide a workshop seminar for understanding and preparing for the financial aid system and developing methods and strategies to receive benefits to help cover today's college expenses Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Amherst High School, 4301 Main St., Amherst. Other seminars will be scheduled throughout WNY. For more information, call 662-4361.

Citizen Police Academy seeking participants

The Amherst Police Department will be offering a spring session of its Citizen Police Academy beginning Feb. 12. The 13-week program is intended to educate the general public on the workings of the police department. Class size is limited. Applicants should contact Capt. Stephen McGonagle at 689-1311, smcgonagle@apdny.org or Lt. Ronald Farszmil at Farszmil@apdny.org. Applications may also be printed online at www.amherst.ny.us/police.

Free course in Barbershop Harmony set

The Buffalo Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will offer a free, four-evening course in singing in a barbershop quartet at 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 11 and 25, at the Maryvale Community Center, 777 Maryvale Drive, Cheektowaga. Participants will be provided with music and learning tapes and CDs. For more information or to reserve a space in the classes, call Dick Nowicki at 684-6623.

Audubon Library to host monthly book club

Librarian Raya Then will lead the Audubon Library Book Club from 7 to 8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month from January to May at the Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. Feb. 7 will be "The Bean Trees" by Barbara Kingsolver. Call 689-4922.

Vendors sought for flea market

St. Stephens Bethlehem is seeking vendors for a flea market to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the church, 750 Wehrle Drive. Tables are available for $15. Proceeds will benefit the church school. Call 632-4226.

Willow Ridge Garden Club to meet

The Willow Ridge Garden Club will meet at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Zion United Church of Christ, at Parker Blvd. and Koenig Circle, Tonawanda. A business meeting at 7:15 p.m. will be followed by a garden auction. Donation of garden/floral design items are welcome. Call 837-4014.

SOS Friends and Family meets at CFI

The Secular Organizations for Sobriety Friends and Family support group will convene at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road. 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. SOS meets weekly to support and maintain sobriety for those uncomfortable with the spiritual nature of traditional 12-step programs. There is no charge for participation, and free parking is available. Call 636-4869, ext. 318.

United Methodist Women to meet Feb. 14

The general meeting of United Methodist Women will be held at noon Thursday, Feb. 14 at Christ United Methodist Church, 350 Saratoga Road. Call Phyllis Nicholson at 632-5021.

Blood drive set at UB South Campus

Upstate New York Transplant Services will hold a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18 at the University at Buffalo South Campus Biomedical Building. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 853-6667 ext. 7940 or e-mail donateblood@unyts.org.

Belly dancing classes set at yoga studio

Rising Sun Yoga Studio, 13 Lincoln Road, Snyder, will hold a six-week belly dancing class from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays now through Feb. 12. Cost for the class, which is taught by Cathy Skora, is $70 for all six weeks or $16 per class. The class is appropriate for all levels, genders and ages. Attire is loose-fitting clothing. For more information, call 632-5802.

Mixed-media art class set at JCC

A class on acrylic, pencil, watercolor, pastels, and pen and ink on a variety of surfaces with an emphasis on original subject matter, taught by Russell Ram, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, April 6, 13 and 20 at the Jewish Community Center's Benderson Family Building, 2640 N. Forest Road, Getzville. Cost is $125, $100 for JCC members. To register or for more information, contact Amy Stromberg at 688-4114, ext. 366, or astromberg@jccbuffalo.org.

Valentines cards collected for troops

Brian Pokorski, of Chiropractic Lifestyle and WNY Disc Decompression Center, is trying to collect 1,000 cards from the community to send to soldiers serving overseas on Valentine's Day as part of the Have a Heart campaign. Cards can be dropped off at Pokorski's office, 4796 Main St., Snyder. Call 635-9742.

Amherst Book Club to be held Feb. 7

"The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd will be reviewed and discussed at the next meeting of the Amherst Book Club at noon Thursday, Feb. 7 at Fanny's, 3500 Sheridan Drive. Lunch will be followed by a review of the book. New members are welcome to attend. Call 839-2904.

UB Women's Club plans wine tasting

The UB Women's Club's annual wine tasting party, featuring the food and wine of France, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the Buffalo Launch Club, 503 E. River Road, Grand Island. Cost is $60 per person and reservations are required by Tuesday, Feb. 5. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Grace Capen Academic Awards. Call Joan Ryan at 626-9332.

Road safety lecture set at fire hall

Parents Against Road Tragedies, Drive and Stay Alive, Inc., and Advanced Drivers of America will hold a meeting with 2006 former Secretary of Transportation Norman Meneta on "a public health crisis of epidemic proportions" from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Main and Transit Fire Hall 6777 Main St., west of Transit Road, Williamsville. Call 631-7293.

CFIbook club meets Feb. 6

The Center for Inquiry's Friends of the Center Book Club is currently reading "Snow," the Nobel prize-winning novel by Orhan Pamuk, for discussion at the next meeting. The group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the center, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. The book club meets quarterly to discuss thought-provoking books from a humanist perspective. A variety of viewpoints is valued, and those who loved the book, hated it or just have a suggestion for next time are welcome. There is no charge for attendance, and free parking is available. E-mail Donna at dhk writer@ roadrunner. com.

Blood drive set at ECC

Upstate New York Transplant Services will hold a community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Erie Community College North Campus, 6205 Main St., Williamsville. To schedule an appointment, call 853-6667, ext. 7940, or e-mail donateblood@ unyts.org.

Beechwood Service Guild to meet

The Beechwood Service Guild will hold a regular meeting at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the Beechwood Residence, 2235 Millersport Highway, Getzville. The Trinity Belles from Grand Island will perform. Coffee and snacks will be available at 10 a.m. The public is invited.

ECO to hold pot-luck dinner

The Eggertsville Community Organization, Inc. will hold the 8th Annual Pot-Luck Dinner. at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 4007 Main St., just east of Eggert Road in Amherst. Attendees are invited but not required to bring a dish. For more information on the event or the organization, visit the organization's Web site online at www.eggertsvillecommunity.

Ash Wednesday fish fry set at church

S.S. Peter and Paul Parish and Boy Scout Troop 22 will hold their annual Ash Wednesday fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the church school's cafeteria, 5480 Main St., Williamsville. Dinner will include fish, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, dessert and beverage. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children. A cheese pizza dinner will also be available for $3. Takeout is available. For more information, call 633-3977.

Free appraisals set for antique collectors

The Greater Buffalo Bottle Collectors Association will hold a free antique appraisal night Wednesday, Feb. 6 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 205 Longmeadow Road, Amherst. Appraisals will be done by Sam Haney, a professional antique auctioneer and expert in paintings. The general meeting will begin at 7 p.m. FCall Peter Jablonski at 834-2249.

Necklace class set at Village Artisans

Village Artisans, 5544 Main St. Williamsville, is taking registrations now for classes taught by local artisans. Learn to make a necklace with your choice of stones at 6:30 Thursday, Feb. 7. Call 633-2384 to register or get info about other jewelry or painting classes.

S.S. Peter and Paul HSA to hold auction

The S.S. Peter and Paul Home School Association will hold a theme tray auction and family social from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the school's gymnasium, 5480 Main St., Williamsville. Big-ticket items include a Tiffany heart bracelet, Webkinz, Build a Bear basket and a countertop wine fridge.

Scholar to speak on the shaping of Christianity

The Center for Inquiry will premiere its Spring Speaker Series with "The Crucified Child: How the History of Childhood Suffering Shaped Christianity," presented by Dr. Benjamin Abelow at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the center, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. Abelow will expound on the fact that New Testament themes closely parallel historical patterns of childhood punishment and abandonment, revealing much about the origins, appeal and meaning of Christianity. Admission is $10; $5 for students, and free for friends of the center. Parking is free. For information, call 636-4869, ext. 409.

Memorial service set at Mount Calvary

"Always" will be the theme of Mount Calvary Cemetery's Memorial Service being held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. The service, at the Pine Lawn Chapel, corner of Harlem Road and Genesee Street, recognizes that love never dies and that thoughts naturally turn to those we love and miss as Valentine's Day approaches. Provide your loved one's name and they will be recognized during the service. Open to the community. Seating is limited. Call 892-6600 by Feb. 6.

Baby Care Class set at Adoption STAR

Adoption STAR will hold its annual baby care class at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at 47 Plaza Drive. The class is run by a registered nurse and covers all aspects of caring for a newborn. Cost is $5 per family and free for Sofia members. Call 639-3900.

Harold Ford to continue speaker series

Harold Ford, chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council, will continue the University at Buffalo Distinguished Speaker series at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 in Alumni Arena on UB's North Campus. Call 645-6666 or visit the Web site www.specialevents.buffalo. edu.

Williamsville Art Society to hold meeting

The Williamsville Art Society will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the Harlem Road Community Center, Room 2, 4255 Harlem Road. The demonstration will be by Jeffrey Swaluk. The meeting is open to the public. Call 634-7015.

South juniors to host Krolick's fish fry

The junior class at Williamsville South High School, 5950 Main St., will hold a Krolick's fish fry from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 in the school's cafeteria. Tickets will be sold at the door and will cost $9 for a fish fry and $7 for a chicken finger dinner. Dinners can also be picked up on the side entrance of the school. Call 626-8200.

Children's dental health event set at mall

Promoting good dental hygiene will be the focus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Boulevard Mall at Niagara Falls Boulevard and Maple Road in Amherst. The Eighth District Dental Society will have dentists, hygienists and students on site to answer questions on orthodontics, dental traumas, X-rays, infant oral health, smokeless tobacco and cavities. Call 995-6300.

Hand, pawprint keepsake opportunity set for Feb. 9

Pat-A-Cake Prints will be at Village Artisans, 5544 Main St., Williamsville from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 to make impressions of chlidren's hands or pets' pawprints for a ceramic keepsake. Appointments are recommended. Call 633-2483.

Valentine card workshop set

A free workshop titled "Make Your Own Valentine Cards" will be given by artist Mee Jo for women who want to make their own professional cards at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St., Williamsville. Admission is free and supplies are provided. Call 632-6176.

Valentine Variety set at Clearfield

The Amherst Recreation Department will present Valentine Variety from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the Clearfield Community Center, 730 Hopkins Road, Williamsville. Participants will make crafts and decorations. All participants must have a valid Town of Amherst Recreation Department ID. Call 631-7132.

VFW Post to hold Valentine's dance

Lancaster VFW Post 7275 will hold its Valentine's dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 9 at 3741 Walden Ave., Lancaster. The Rock N' Soul Band will perform classic rock and oldies, and drink specials, raffles and bell jar tickets will be available. Admission is $2 per person. Call 681-8387.

The Nields to perform

The Buffalo Friends of Folk Music will present The Nields at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Village of Williamsville Meeting House, 5658 Main St. Tickets are $16 general admission and $7 for students. Call 684-2362 or visit www.BFFM. org.

Amelia Piano Trio to play at Randall Church

The Amelia Piano Trio will present an evening of chamber music featuring the violin, cello and piano at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at Randall Baptist Church, 6301 Main St., Williamsville. The concert is free. Call 634-9800 or visit www. randallchurch. org.

Irish music set at Glen Park Tavern

An Irish session with music by Laurence Shine and Co. will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at Glen Park Tavern, 5507 Main St., Williamsville. Call 626-9333.

Card party set at A.J. Jurek Post

The A.J. Jurek American Legion Post will hold a pinochle-euchre card party at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at the post at Smith and New roads, East Amherst. Prizes, 50/50 split and pull tabs will be available at the event. Doors will open at 1 p.m. and a complete, light dinner will follow the party. Cost for cards only will be $4 and cards with dinner is $8. Call 688-9011.

Adoption STAR orientation set

Adoption STAR will hold an orientation session for anyone interested in learning more about adoption from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at 47 Plaza Drive. The session is free of charge and open to the community. Call 639-3900 or e-mail info@adoptionstar.com.

Benefit set for Lockport youth with cancer

A Pancakes & Prayers benefit for 7-year-old Evan Tringali, who has bone cancer, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Southard Elementary School, 6385 Locust St., Lockport. The benefit will include a pancake breakfast, basket raffle, silent auction and children's activities. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children. Donations are being accepted. Tickets will be sold at the door or contact Krista Jones at 531-3290 or Dara Lis at 523-0960.

Village Historical Society opens to public

The Village of Williamsville Historical Society Museum, containing artifacts, maps, genealogy research, models, toys, military and fire department uniforms, business memorabilia, books and other items relating to the village, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Village Meeting House, 5658 Main St. Admission and parking are free. Call village hall at 632-4120.

Plastic surgeon to address Achim group

Dr. Jeffrey Meilman, plastic surgeon and chairman of the Hope for Tomorrow Foundation, will address the Achim Study Group at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Meadows, at Weinberg Campus, second floor, 2700 N. Forest Road, Getzville. Achim is a monthly forum for residents and friends of the Weinberg Campus sponsored by the Brotherhood of Temple Beth Zion. Call 681-9885.

Epilepsy lecture set at senior center

"What is Epilepsy?" will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 370 John James Audubon Parkway. Attendees will learn about different types of seizures and more about the disorder. A representative from the Epilepsy Association will be the presenter. The lecture is free. For more information or reservations, call 636-3059.

Smallwood Garden Club to meet Feb. 11

The Smallwood Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at Forest Elementary School, 250 N. Forest Road. The annual meeting and election of officers will precede the program, "Spring into Action." Designer Diane Sippel will show how to add movement to arrangements using found objects and interesting containers. Maria Klipfel and Ann Gallagher will hostess.

Open house set at CCA

Christian Central Academy, 39 Academy Street, one block north of Main Street, will hold an open house 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the school. No reservations are necessary. The event is designed for parents only of prospective kindergarten through eighth-graders, featuring in-action classroom observation. For more information, visit www.christianca.com or call Debby White, Director of Admissions and Public Relations at 634-4821 ext. 107.

Sisterhood to meet, hear lecture

Temple Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood will meet at noon Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the temple, 621 Getzville Road, Amherst, for lunch and an informative talk by Chana Revell Kotzin on the history of Jewish Buffalo. For more information or reservations, call 838-3232.

Spaghetti diner set for Amherst MOW

Bristol Homes, Bristol Village and Amherst Meals on Wheels will hold a spaghetti dinner to benefit MOW from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Amherst Senior Center, 370 John James Audubon Parkway. Cost for the dinner, is $7 at the door. Takeout will be available. For more information, call 636-3065.