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Amherst public libraries offer free tax help

Free tax help for people age 60 and older by IRS-certified volunteers is offered at Amherst public libraries through April 10. People are requested to bring their 2007 tax packets, returns from last year and all other applicable documents, such as W2Ps and 1099s. The tax help will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, at Main Library at Audubon, 350 Audubon Parkway.; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, at Clearfield Branch, 770 Hopkins Rd.; 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, at Eggertsville/Snyder Branch, 4622 Main St.; and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, at Williamsville Branch, 5571 Main St. For information, visit www.buffalolib.org.

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 now through May at the Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. March 6 will be "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards. For more information, call 689-4922 or visit www.buffalolib.org.

Booth space available for bridal fair

Eastern Hills Mall will hold its second annual Beautiful Beginnings Bridal Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 20 at the mall, 4545 Transit Road. Booth space is available to local businesses and organizations for a limited time. For additional information or to secure a booth, contact Linda Klipfel or Megan Wagner at 633-1600.

The Arthritis Foundation to hold classes

The Arthritis Foundation will hold an exercise program at Slim and Tone, 55 CrossPoint Parkway, Suite 106, Getzville. The class will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 4 through 28. The cost is $24. The foundation also plans a tai chi class adapted for people with arthritis. Classes will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, also at Slim and Tone. For information, call 636-5300.

Tools for caregivers classes set

Classes for those helping older relatives will be held for six weeks from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays starting March 4 at St. Gregory the Great School, 100 St. Gregory Court, Room 802. The cost for the six weeks is $25 and includes a copy of "The Caregiver Helpbook" and is covered in full for members of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of WNY and Independent Health. Preregistration is required. Call 858-2177 or e-mail caregiver@ erie. gov.

Blood drive set at credit union

Upstate New York Transplant Services Community Blood Service will hold a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at Western Division Federal Credit Union, 6750 Main St., Williamsville, near Transit Rd. For more information, call 853-6667, ext. 7940. or e-mail donateblood@unyts.org.

SOS Friends and Family meets at CFI

The Secular Organizations for Sobriety Friends and Family support group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 12 at the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. SOS, or Save Our Selves, meets weekly to support and maintain sobriety for those uncomfortable with the spiritual nature of traditional 12-step programs. For information, call Eric Chinchón at 636-4869, ext. 318, or visit www.sos-nys.org.

Men's caregiver group set at Glenwood

The Men's Caregiver Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 in the private dining room at Elder- Wood Village at Glenwood, 5271 Main St., Williamsville., near Union Road. For information, call facilitator Don Sabo at 937-7522 or the WNY Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 626-0600.

Spirituality, healing program set for March 5

The Cancer Wellness Center will hold a spirituality and healing program titled "How to Survive a Cancer Diagnosis" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at the Daemen College Wick Center Alumni Lounge, 4380 Main St., Amherst, near Harlem Rd. The program is free. For information or to register, call 873-0905.

Just Buffalo Literary Café meets Wednesday at CFI

The Just Buffalo Literary Café will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. The evening will feature authors Karen Lewis and Susan Marie reading from their works. In addition to the two featured readers, the schedule allows for up to eight open readers. For information, visit www.justbuffalo.org, or call 636-4869, ext. 409.

Lenten program set for Beechwood Guild

The Rev. Jan Hubbard of Hope Church in Sanborn will present a Lenten message for the Beechwood Service Guild and residents at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 5 at Beechwood Residence, 2235 Millersport Highway, Getzville. The guild will participate in the World Day of Prayer at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 7. For more information, call 835-5357.

Architecture lecture set by GBBCA

A PowerPoint presentation, "Name That Buffalo Building Part II," will be given by architectural historian Chuck LaChuisa, who will discuss the history and the architectural highlights of each building. It will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 205 Longmeadow Road, Eggertsville. The lecture is free. Contact Peter Jablonski at 440-7985.

St. Benedict Church to hold discussion

St. Benedict Church will present the Rev. Peter Karalus, pastor of Epiphany Parish in North Collins, who will discuss, "What Being Catholic Means to Me." The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at St. Benedict Church, corner of Main St. and Eggert Road, Amherst. A discussion will follow on various topics, including bereavement, divorce and separation. For information, call 834-1041.

Lecture to focus on spintronics

The University at Buffalo will present, "Putting Spin into Electrontics: Vision for the Future," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at 112 Norton Hall, on the North Campus. Assistant Professor of Physics, Igor Zutic, will explain how spintronics could revolutionize everyday life, including use of laptops, i-Pods and other electronic devices. For information, call 645-2017 ext. 117.

Amherst Book Club to meet on March 6

The Amherst Book Club will meet at noon on Thursday, March 6 at Fanny's Restaurant, 3500 Sheridan Dr., Amherst. Mary Chatoff will review "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards.

Jewish Community Center to hold series

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc. will hold a series of conversations with local speakers from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center's Benderson Building, 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville. The free series will allow people to learn about unfamiliar aspects of the area. On March 6, Dick Laub of the Buffalo Museum of Science will present "Secret Stone." On March 13, Polla Milligan of the Food Bank of Western New York will present "Secret Food."

Church to host World Day of Prayer

Williamsville United Methodist Church, 5681 Main St, Williamsville, near Mill St., is hosting the World Day of Prayer at 7 p.m., March 7. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of women of many faith traditions who come together annually to observe a common day of prayer on the first Friday in March. Contact the Williamsville United Methodist Church office at 634-4800.

Williamsville Historical Society Museum to open

The Village of Williamsville Historical Society Museum will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at the Village Meeting House, 5658 Main St., Williamsville. The museum offers artifacts, maps, genealogy research, models, toys, military and fire department uniforms, business memorabilia, books and other items relating to the history of the village. Admission and parking are free.

Introduction to yoga workshop planned

Slim and Tone will hold an introductory workshop on yoga at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 at the gym, 55 CrossPoint Parkway, Suite 106, Getzville. The workshop is open to men, women and children 12 and older. For information or to register, call 636-5300.

Russian bazaar set at St. Theodore

St. Theodore Russian Orthodox Church will host its annual Russian Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at the church, 96 Los Robles St., at Milton, one block south of Main Street, Williamsville. The bazaar will include a variety of authentic Russian crafts including Ukrainian eggs, Matrouska dolls and Fabergé eggs. Call 634-6712.

Improv! class set for March 8 and 15

Improv! will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturday, March 8 and 15 in the Snyder area. The two classes will offer the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of improvisation in a supportive environment. Participants must be 18 and older or have the permission of the instructor. For more information or to register, contact Margo Davis at 839-5076, or margo@margodavis.com.

Potential school board members session set

The Erie County Association of School Boards will hold a seminar titled "Anybody ever tell you you'd make a great school board member?" from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Norman Vergils Community Center, behind Sweet Home School's District Office, 1901 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. Several area veteran school board members will discuss their experience. Call 821-7297.

Winter art classes set at JCC

The Jewish Community Center will present six weeks of "Art Exploration with Karen Genovese," a drawing class from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2 at the JCC's Benderson Family Building, 2640 N. Forest Road, Getzville. Cost is $75, $60 for JCC members. Call 688-4114, ext. 366 or as tromberg@jccbuffalo.org.

Hand, paw print event set at Village Artisans

Pat-A-Cake Prints will be at Village Artisans, 5544 Main St., Williamsville, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8 to make clay impressions of children's hands or pets' paws for a ceramic keepsake. Appointments are recommended. Call 633-2384.

Adoption STAR orientation session set

Adoption STAR will hold an orientation session from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. The session is open to anyone interested in learning more about adoption. Call 639-3900 or e-mail info@ adoptionstar. com.

Feng Shui presentation set at Hunt Real Estate

A Feng Shui program titled "Sell Your House Faster with Feng Shui" will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at Hunt, 4363 Main St., near Washington Highway, next to Amherst High School. Cost is $26. For more information, call 863-8561 or e-mail fengshuiyour world@juno.com.

Comedy show set for March 8

The Third Annual Comedy Show with Rob Lederman will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the UB Center for Tomorrow, UB North Campus, Amherst. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event is for those 18 and older. All proceeds from the show will go to Second Chance Animal Shelter. Presale tickets are $25. For more information or to order tickets, visit www.secondchanceshelter ingnetwork.com or call 668-6222.

Lenten fish fry set for March 7

SS. Peter and Paul Parish and Boy Scout Troop 22 will be sponsoring a Lenten fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 7 at the school cafeteria, 5480 Main St., Williamsville. Dinner includes fish, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, dessert and beverage. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Cheese pizza dinners are also available for $3 and takeout is available. Call 633-3977.

Kid's Club Day set at Dave & Busters

The first Kid's Club Day, a social and networking event for families affected by Crohn's or colitis disease, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at Dave & Busters, in Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road. The day will include games, bowling, food and the opportunity for children to meet other children affected by the same illnesses. RSVP to Kathy at westernny@ccfa.org and include your name, number and number of attendees.

Caring for seniors program set at temple

A representative from Erie County Senior Services will answer questions regarding programs and assistance available and financial qualifications for senior citizens or those caring for an elderly friend or family member at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at Temple Beth Zion Broder Center, 700 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. The program is free of charge. For more information or to register, call 836-6565, ext. 110.

SOS meets regularly at CFI

The Amherst Secular Organizations for Sobriety support group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. For more information, call at 636-4869, ext. 318, or visit www. sos- nys. org.

Spaghetti dinner set at church

An all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at St. John Maron Church, 2040 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville. Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $4 for children 10 and younger. For more information, call 634-0699.

Membership meeting to be held

A general membership meeting of Eggertsville Community Organization Inc. will take place at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 11 at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 4007 Main Street, Amherst. The organization will review the progress at the Eggertsville Youth and Community Center and will be soliciting volunteers to take part as community stakeholders in the Town of Amherst evaluation of traffic and future highway projects near the Bailey Ave. and Sheridan Dr. intersection. For information, visit www.eggertsvil lecommunity. org.

Egg painting workshop offered

"Painting Eggs & Decorating Eggs for Easter," a free workshop for women who want to paint or decorate their own Easter eggs, will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 11 at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St. Mee Jo, a renowned egg artist will be teaching people how to blow eggs and paint and decorate them in a creative way. Supplies are provided.

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, March 12, at the Center, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. Bring a dish to pass and your favorite beverage. The dinners and parking are free and open to the public. For more information, call 636-4869, ext. 409.

NAMI meeting set

The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Buffalo and Erie County will hold its monthly educational meeting for families with a mentally ill loved one at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St., Amherst. The family support group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 26. For more information, call 832-4035.

Senior classes registration set

Registration for the Amherst Center for Senior Services classes for spring and summer will begin on Monday, March 10. New classes include "Clowning with Ditto" and a "Writers Workshop." Classes are open to center members only. For information, call 36-3050.

Buffalo/Amherst BPW to hold dinner

Buffalo/Amherst Business and Professional Women will hold its monthly dinner meeting celebrating Women's History Month at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13 at Curly's Barr & Grill, 647 Ridge Road., Lackawanna. Actress Denise Reichard will portray women's suffrage pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The menu will be prepared by award winning chef Krista Van Wagner. The cost is $25. Reservations can be made by calling 826-5378, e-mailing LBer633655@AOL.COM or at www. buffaloamherstbpw. com. For more information about Buffalo/ Amherst BPW, contact Susan Grelick at susangrelick@ya hoo.com or at 689-7643.

Parkinson's meetings set at Temple Beth Am

The WNY Parkinson's Association will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville. Dr. Kimberly Trinidad, movement disorder specialist, will speak on the latest advances in Parkinson's medications. Meetings are always held the second Thursday of the month. For more information, call 689-1559.

Wire-wrapping jewelry class offered

Village Artisans will offer a class in basic wire-wrapping with stone and charms in a necklace or bracelet/earrings set. The class will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at 5544 Main St., Williamsville. For more information, call 633-2384.

Williamsville Art Society to hold watercolor demo

The Williamsville Art Society will hold a watercolor demonstration by noted artist Jamie Weil at 7 p.m. March 14 at the Harlem Community Center, room 2, 4255 Harlem Rd., Amherst. For more information on this free event, call 634-7015.

AGL to hold party for Northern Ireland youths

The Amherst Gaelic League will host the 36th Annual Irish American Cocktail Party to benefit the Belfast Summer Relief Program from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Friday, March 14 at the Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew. The BSRP places children from Northern Ireland in host families in WNY for six weeks, allowing them to escape the political tension of their homeland. Call 834-9510 or 835-7638.

Amherst Lions to hold pancake breakfast

The Amherst Lions Club will hold its 14th annual pancake breakfast from 8:30 to noon Saturday, March 15 at Christ United Methodist Church, 350 Saratoga Road at the intersection of Saratoga and Harlem, Amherst. Proceeds benefit the Lions Diagnostic Center, part of the Ira G. Ross Eye Institute. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12.

Boy Scout Troop to host pancake breakfast

SS. Peter and Paul Parish and Boy Scout Troop 22 will sponsor a Palm Sunday "All you can eat" pancake breakfast from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Sunday, March 16 at the school cafeteria, 5480 Main St., Williamsville. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, pastries, coffee and orange juice. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. For information, call 633-3977.

Village Artisans to offer jewelry class

Village Artisans will offer a class in updating old jewelry from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at 5544 Main St., Williamsville, near North Cayuga Road. Participants can bring their out-dated jewelry and learn how to reinvent it. For more information, Call 633-2384.

Amherst Museum to host student art show

Art work by students of the Williamsville Central School District will be on exhibit at the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, corner of New Road, from March 18 to April 8.Admission is $4 for adults, $1 for children, free for museum members. For more information, visit www.amherstmuseum.org.

Watercolor demo set for March 20

The Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society will be holding a watercolor demonstration by Sandra Bartz at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at the Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy., Snyder. The cost is $3 for nonmembers. Call 634-7015.