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Volunteers needed for hospital

The Women's Board of Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital is seeking volunteers to work a few hours in the hospital's gift shop or coffee shop. For more information , call 689-9451 or 688-8511.

Springfest fundraiser set for March 28

The Amherst Central Alumni's annual springfest fundraiser will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 28 at Sonoma Grille, 5010 Main St., near Kensington Ave., Snyder. Tickets are $10. Call 362-8259.

Participants sought for Ideal Weight course

A nine week Ideal Weight course on weight control held from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. will begin Tuesday, April 29 at Amherst Center for Senior Services, 370 John James Audubon Parkway. Call 636-3055, ext. 109.

Alzheimer's presentation set for March 26

Clare Bridge Williamsville, an assisted living residence for people with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, is hosting an educational seminar on "Alzheimer's Research: A General Introduction to Clinical Trials and Recruitment" by Dr. Michelle Rainka of the Dent Neurological Institute, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 at 6076 Main St, Williamsville.

Women's Seder will celebrate Passover

The triumphs and tribulations of Biblical women will be related at a Women's Seder. Co-sponsored by the Sisterhoods of Temple Beth Zion and Temple Beth Am at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at Temple Beth Zion's Broder Center, 700 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. Chaired by Williamsville resident Elaine Klein, the celebration will include song, dance and the traditional feast. Reservations are necessary and there is a fee. For more information, call Temple Beth Zion before March 26.

Winter art classes set at JCC

The Jewish Community Center will present a six week drawing class from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, March 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.

Meeting set for March 29

The Williams Mills Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29 at the Old Country Buffet at the northeast corner of Main Street and Transit Road. Marlea Crowther will present the program "Quilts Through the Ages." The hostess will be Joan Klenk. Call Elizabeth Baran at 691-8057.

St. Mary's School to hold Vegas Night

St. Mary's School in Swormville will hold a Vegas Night and Night at the Races on Friday, March 28 at 6919 Transit Road, East Amherst. Doors open at 7 p.m. and first post is at 7:30 p.m. In addition, to horse racing on a big screen TV, there will be a big wheel, black jack and bell jar tickets and raffles. Admission is $5. A horse can be purchased for $10. Prizes will be awarded to the owners of the winning horses. Winners do not need to be present. For information, contact Rosanne at 688-8570 or Amy at 741-7067.

Women's History Month luncheon scheduled

The Amherst Women's Interclub Council will sponsor a Women's History Month luncheon on March 29. Marilyn Ciancio will be honored for her work as producer and host of Artscope! and her support of the arts community, and the UB Center for the Arts for its contribution to Western New York arts and culture. A basket auction begins at 11 a.m. and the luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. Proceeds will support the Amherst Museum through the adoption of the Sweet Home School, one of the Amherst Museum's historic buildings. For more information, call Patricia Lucey at 835-8718.

College Planning Workshops to be held

Circle of Neighbors will be holding free college planning workshops for parents of college bound students from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 at Erie Community College, north campus. Reservation is required. For more infromation, call 276-1165 or visit www.circleofneighbors.org.

Amherst Teen Idol finals set for March 30

The final round of the Amherst Teen Idol Search will be held at noon Saturday, March 29 at the Boulevard Mall Food Court, 730 Alberta Drive, Amherst. Fifteen finalists between the ages of 12 and 20 will compete for a Boulevard Mall gift certificate and "Amherst Teen Idol" trophy. Prizes will also be awarded to the runner up. The contest is sponsored by the Boulevard Mall, Star 102.5 and the Amherst Youth Board. For more information, all the Amherst Youth Board at 631-7215.

Play to depict Holocaust heroine

The play "Life in a Jar " will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at the Montante Center of Canisius College, 2001 Main St. Buffalo, and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Drive, near North Forest Road, Amherst. The play depicts the life of Irena Sendler, a Polish-Catholic woman who with others, smuggled Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust. For information on the Saturday performance, call 888-2975. For information on the Sunday performance, call the Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo at 634-9535.

CFI to hold Secular Sunday

The Secular Sundays platform series offers a Sunday alternative to religious services, while filling the same role of examining age-old questions of morals and ethics and how to apply them in this modern world. Platforms are held every other Sunday at the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. This Sunday's talk will be delivered by Dr. Paul Kurtz.

St. Gregory to hold Vegas Night

St. Gregory the Great Home School Association will hold Vegas Night at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at the Parish Ministry Center at 250 St. Gregory Court. Tickets are $15 or $10 for seniors. Terry Buchwald will be singing Elvis tunes and a buffet, open bar, raffles, games of chance and other activities will be offered. A trip to Las Vegas will also be raffled. Attendees must be 21 or older. Proceeds will benefit the school. Call Kim Gilbert at 632-2395.

Tables available for WNYMBA bike swap

Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association will be holding its eighth annual Bicycle Swap Meet and Expo Sunday, March 30 at the Main Transit Fire Hall, 6777 Main St., Williamsville. Parking and admission are free. For information, call Jerrine Neff at 632-1344 or Roger Brath at 634-7570.

UB Women's Club to hold election meeting

The Women's Club of the University at Buffalo will hold its election meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29 at the Center For Tomorrow on UB's North Campus. Members can help elect officers for the upcoming year and a proposed constitutional change will be presented for vote. For more information on the UB Women's Club, call Joan Ryan at 662-9332.

Ideal Weight course offered on Thursdays

Ideal Weight classes conducted by Ida Shapiro, a weight-loss specialist with more than 40 years of experience are offered at 7 p.m. Thursdays at St. Gregory the Great School, 250 St. Gregory Court, off Maple Road, Amherst. Classes offer help achieving weight-loss goals through personal touch, visualization, guest speakers and group support.For more information, call 636-3698.

Information session at town hall set

Ellen Kost of the Amherst Planning Department will present an information session on the State Environmental Quality Review Act at 7 p.m. Monday, March 31 in the Amherst Town Hall Council Chambers, 5583 Main St., Williamsville. The presentation is free.

Spiritual discussion set for March 30

The New York Satsang Society will be sponsoring a spiritual discussion on "Golden Keys to the Mysteries of Life" from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at the Comfort Inn, university meeting room, One Flint Road, Amherst, across from the University at Buffalo Flint Road entrance. The NY Satsang Society is a chartered affiliate of Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. Call 800-749-7792 or visit www.eck ankar- ny. org.

Film series continues with 'The Breakfast Club'

"The Breakfast Club" will be shown as part of the 2007/2008 Daemen College film series "Films from Six Decades" at 7 p.m. Monday, March 31 in Wick Center on the Daemen College campus, 4380 Main St., Amherst. The film is free. For more information, contact the Daemen College Events Office at 839-8253.

Registration open for Estudio Art Camp

Registration is open for Estudio Art Summer Camp at Estudio Art School & Gallery, 16 Evans St., Williamsville. Camp dates are 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. July 7-11, July 21-25 and August 18-22. Art classes registration is also open for teens, adults and children. All classes are taught by NYS licensed art instructors. Call 634-5634.

Audubon Library to host monthly book club

The Audubon Library Book Club will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month through May at the Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. April 3 will be "The Summer of 1787" by David O. Stewart. Call 689-4922 or visit www. buffalolib. org.

St. Stephens-Bethlehem to hold flea market

St. Stephens-Bethlehem United Church of Christ will hold a flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the church, 750 Wehrle Drive, Amherst. Tables for vendors are $15. Proceeds will benefit the church school. For more information, call 632-4226.

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 27, Jim Kalec of Mayer Bros. will present "Secret Cider." On April 3, Cathy Camacho of Hadley Exhibits will present "Secret Shows." For more information, call 688-4114, ext. 366.

American Brass Quintet to play at UB

The American Brass Quintet will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, April 4 at Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall, North campus, University at Buffalo. A composer workshop with the quintet will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 3 in Baird Recital Hall. Call 645-2921 or visit www.slee.buffa lo.edu.

Christine Lavin to perform

The Buffalo Friends of Folk Music will present Christine Lavin at 8 p.m. Friday, April 4 at the Village of Williamsville Meeting House, 5658 Main St., Williamsville. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $9 for students. For more information, call 684-2362 or visit www.BFFM. org.

St. Gregory to hold dinner dance

A post Dyngus Day dinner dance will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at St. Gregory Ministry Center, 100 St. Gregory Court, corner of Maple Road. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased by Thursday, March 23. The event includes dinner, beverages, Polish folk dancers and Eddie O's 17-piece orchestra. For information, call Virginia at 632-7114, Elaine at 632-5332 or Claire at 636-9737.

Flower bouquets for sale at Temple Shaarey Zedek

The Sisterhood of Temple Shaarey Zedek will be selling bouquets of flowers available for pick-up on April 17 and 18 at the Temple, 621 Getzville Road, Amherst. The bouquets are $15 each and can be ordered until April 3 by calling 838-3232.

Volunteers sought for library book fair

The Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, is looking for volunteers to staff a Scholastic Book Fair from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, April 7 to Thursday, April 10. For more information, call 689-4922, ext. 17.

Daemen College to hold senior art exhibit

The Daemen College Senior Exhibit will be held from April 4 to 12 in the Goldman/Greenfield Art Gallery, Duns Scotus Hall, Daemen College, 4380 Main St., Amherst. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 839-8214.

Flea market set for April 5

St. Stephen's Bethlehem Church, 750 Wehrle Drive, Amherst, will hold a flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5.

Designer clothing sale set for April 6

The Sisterhood of Temple Shaarey Zedek will be holding a one day designer clothing sale on Sunday, April 6, at the Temple, 621 Getzville Road, Amherst. For more information, call 838-3232.

Sisterhood of Temple Shaarey Zedek to meet

The Sisterhood of Temple Shaarey Zedek will meet at noon Tuesday, April 8 at the Temple's Lippa Auditorium, 621 Getzville Road, Amherst, for lunch and a presentation by Ted Pietrzak, director of the Burchfield-Penney Art Center. His slide talk will give an introduction to the Art Center opening in the summer, and show some of the highlights of the collection. Call 838-3232.

Adoption S.T.A.R. to hold orientation session

Adoption S.T.A.R. Inc., a New York State authorized adoption agency, will hold an free orientation session for those interested in learning more about adoption, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at Adoption S.T.A.R., 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. The agency's focus is to educate and prepare adoptive families and birth parents. For more information or to register, call 639-3900 or e-mail info@ adoptionstar. com.

'Planning ahead' seminar to be held

A free Planning Ahead seminar presented by the Dengler & Roberts Funeral Home and the Perna-Pellegrino Funeral Home will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 at Perna-Pellegrino Funeral Home, 1671 Maple Road, Williamsville. For more information or to RSVP, call 632-8200.

Village Book Club to be held on April 9

The Village Book Club will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 at The Meeting House, 5658 Main St., Williamsville. The Meeting House Events Committee is hosting the club that meets on the second Wednesday of each month. The book selection is "Call Me Shady" by Carole Couthwood, a Niagara Falls resident. E-mail villagebookclub@aol.com or call Debbie at 861-1105.

Faux-painting class to be offered

Two classes on faux-painting techniques will be offered from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 3 and 10 at Village Artisans, 5544 Main St., Williamsville. Classes on painting whimsical furniture will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. four times from March 27 to April 17. For information or to register, call 633-2384.