Dec. 18 to 25 [The Buffalo News, N.Y.]

Dec. 18--Following is Niagara Sunday's weekly listing of upcoming public events held around Niagara County. If you would like your event included, send the information two weeks in advance to: Niagara Community Calendar, c/o The Buffalo News, P. O. Box 100, Buffalo, NY 14240, fax to: 856-5150, or e-mail to: [email protected] .

Today

HOLIDAY MARKET:A taste of food, wine and beer, along with free cooking demonstrations in the heart of the city, 11:30 a. m. to 6 p.m., Conference Center Niagara Falls on Old Falls Street, just west of the Seneca Niagara Casino. Sponsored by Wegmans and featuring Season 7 "Top Chef" winner Kevin Sbraga and Cooking Channel star Roger Mooking. Free.

HOLIDAY SALE: The Castellani Art Museum in Lewiston will continue its annual holiday sale, 1 to 5 p.m. today and 11 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Closed Mondays. The sale will offer 20 percent off on unique gift items available, including art books, scarves, jewelry, note cards and children's games and toys. The CAM is located on the campus of Niagara University.

BAKE SALE: Niagara Falls Vineyard Church, 1 to 4 p.m., 5604 Lindbergh Ave. The church is hosting its first holiday bake sale featuring homemade baked goods for gifts.

SUPPORT GROUP:Recovery Inc., 2 to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Use the side door.

MEETING:Alcoholics Anonymous Golden Slipper, 9:30 a. m.,VFW hall, 112 Caledonia St., Lockport; Attitude Adjustment, 10 a. m., First Step Center, Allen Avenue, Niagara Falls; La-Salle Big Book, 7:30 p. m., Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 156 59th St., Niagara Falls; Fifth Tradition, 8 p. m., St. John Episcopal Church, 100 Chestnut St., Youngstown; and Lock City, 8p.m., Emmanuel Methodist Church, East Avenue at Washburn Street, Lockport.

Monday

GROUP MEETING:Anger management group for those wishing to work on their emotional and behavioral well-being, 6 to 7:30 p. m., Independent Living of Niagara County, 746 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. For information, call Dave Edgerton at 836-0822, Ext. 109.

STRETCHING CLASS: Stretching and Mobility Class for senior citizens ages 55 and up, 9:15 a. m., North Tonawanda Senior Citizens Center, 110 Goundry St. Cost, $2.

MEETING:Niagara County Patriots, 7p.m., Wheatfield Community and Senior Center, Church and Maple roads.

SUPPORT GROUP:The Mental Health Association in Niagara County's support group for those dealing with depression and anxiety, 6 to 7:30 p. m., conference dining room, De-Graff Memorial Hospital, Tremont Street, North Tonawanda. Call 433-3780, Ext. 10, for more information.

MUSEUM HOURS:The North Tonawanda History Museum, which operates in the Lumber City History Center, 10 a. m. to 4 p.m. today through Friday, 54 Webster St. Call 213-0554 for more information.

BAND REHEARSAL:The Bergholz German Band meets, 8p.m., Bergholz Fire Hall, Niagara Road. Prospective members are welcome.

FACILITATED ENROLLMENT: For Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health insurance programs, 9 a. m. to 3 p.m. today, Tuesday and Thursday and on the second Wednesday of the month; 1 to 4 p.m. on other Wednesdays; and 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Hamilton B. Mizer Primary Care Center, 501 10th St., Niagara Falls. Call 278-4620 for more information.

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Peter Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; New Hope Group, 10:30 a. m., First Step Center, Allen Avenue, Niagara Falls; Lockview, 6:30 p. m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 98 East Ave., Lockport; Survivors Big Book Group, 6:30 p. m., Grace Lutheran Church, Pershing Avenue and Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls; New Green Group International Open Discussion Meeting, 8p.m., First Congregational Church, 822 Cleveland Ave., Niagara Falls; and Open Channel Big Book, 8 p. m., St. Peter Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls.

GLEE CLUB REHEARSALS: Lock City Glee Club, 7p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester Road at Fieldcrest Drive, Lockport. New members are invited to join.

FITNESS PROGRAM:Independent Health Association's low-impact SilverSneakers fitness class, which focuses on improving muscular strength and much more for senior citizens, 9a.m., Niagara Falls Family YMCA, 1317 Portage Road. Also offered Wednesdays and Fridays. Senior citizens subscribing to Independent Health'sMedicare Advantage plan can receive a free fitness facility membership at the YMCA.

EXERCISE CLASS:A program of gentle exercises for senior citizens that combines recreation and socialization, 1 to 2:30 p. m. every Monday, DeGraff Community Center of Kaleida Health, 139 Division St., North Tonawanda. Cost, $2 per week. Call 690-2271 or 692-8731 to register.

YOUTH PROGRAM:Opportunity for young people to learn about prevention of drug and alcohol abuse and about recovery and dependency, 7 to 8:30 p. m., Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.

FREE CLINIC: Confidential Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, 10 a. m. to 3:30 p. m., Trott Access Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. No appointment needed. Use the Elmwood Street entrance. Also Wednesdays. Call 278-1900 for more information.

Tuesday

LUNCHEON:The vocational culinary arts class at Carolyn's House monthly luncheon featuring hamburger chowder, chicken pot pie and an assortment of pies, 11:30 a. m. to 1:30 p. m., 542 Sixth St., Niagara Falls. Cost is $10. For reservations, phone 278-9662, Ext. 13, or email: [email protected].

ART DISPLAY: "Matthew Duquette: Vessels"; "Albert Bierstadt to John Henry Twachtman: The American Landscape"; "Aperture: Photography from the Permanent Collection"; "EIKON/ICON: Religious Images from the Permanent Collection"; "Portraits: Real and Imagined," 11 a. m. to 5 p.m., Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Route 104, Lewiston. Continues 11 a. m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

GALLERY HOURS:School of the Arts Gallery, where the owner also invites artists, poets, crafters and designers to present their works, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, 402 Center St., Lewiston.

CLASS: Senior Yoga 55+, 10:30 a. m.; Lunchtime Yoga, noon; Beginner Yoga, 4:30 p. m.; Integrative Yoga Therapy Class, 6p.m., Anjali Yoga&Wellness, 908 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda. For information, call 748-5503.

CHORUS REHEARSAL:The Lockport Chorale, 7p.m., Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 75 East Ave., Lockport. New members welcome.

SUPPORT GROUP:For those who are victims of any addiction, 7:30 p. m., Wheatfield Community Church, 3571 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield. Free; all welcome. Offered by Addiction Conquerors. For information, call 553-3794 or visit: wheatfieldcommunitychurch. org.

NAR-ANON MEETINGS:Helping families cope with substance abuse by someone they love, 6:45 p. m., St. Edmund's Outreach, St. Christopher Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Road, Tonawanda.

SUPPORT GROUP:Griefshare, for adults coping with the sudden traumatic loss of a loved one, 6p.m., Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, sixth floor, 621 Tenth St. For information, call 433-3780.

SUPPORT GROUP:For families and friends of prisoners, formerly incarcerated people and family members, and community members, 6 p. m., Niagara Falls Public Library, 1425 Main St. Free and confidential. For information, call Claudia Racine at 236-0257.

SUPPORT GROUP:Diabetes support, 6:30 p. m., Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Room 723A, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston.

FREE CLINIC: An immunization clinic for infants and children is held from 9 to 11:30 a. m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 5 Saxton St., Lockport. Appointments only by calling 278-1903.

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Peter Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; New Freedom Group, 10 a. m., 2470 Allen Ave., Niagara Falls; the Tuesday Afternoon Meeting, 12:30 p. m., Horizon Health Services, 36 East Ave., Lockport; Big Book Step Group, 6:30 p. m., St. Peter Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; Early Beginning Group, 7p.m., First United Methodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; Lew-Port Group, 8 p. m., First Presbyterian Church, 505 Cayuga St., Lewiston; and Big-Book Lockport, 8p.m., St. John the Baptist School, 160 Chestnut St., Lockport.

CLASSES: Knitting lessons for beginners through intermediate, 10:30 a. m. every Tuesday, Shoppe on Main, 2714 Main St., Newfane. Call 778-5273 for information.

ARTS&CRAFTS PROGRAM: For anyone age 55 and older, 9:30 to noon, North Tonawanda Senior Citizens Center, 110 Goundry St. Projects are available for a minimal cost. Continues through Friday.

OPEN ENROLLMENT:Area residents may now enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus, 9a.m. to 3 p.m., Hamilton B. Mizer Primary Care Center, 501 10th St., Niagara Falls. Enrollees should bring identification showing their date of birth, a current utility bill or other address verification and wage information. For more information, call 285-1563.

AL-ANON:Help with dealing with someone else's alcohol problem, 12:30 p. m., Tuesday Afternoon 12 Steppers, 66 Mead St., North Tonawanda; 7 p. m., Seven Clan Al-Anon, Jay's Place Diner, Walmore Road, Tuscarora Reservation; and 12 and 12 group, First United Methodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.

BRIDGE: Wheatfield Senior Citizens Center, 12:45 p. m., 2790 Church Road. Learn to play bridge from 10 a. m. to noon.

RECREATION PROGRAM:For developmentally disabled children 3 to 10 years old, 2 to 6 p.m., Niagara United Cerebral Palsy, 9812 Lockport Road, Town of Niagara. Continues Wednesday and Thursday.

Wednesday

FREE DANCE CLASS: People and Possibilities, in collaboration with the Niagara Falls Housing Authority, offers line dancing classes with Joan Harris as instructor, 5:30 to 7:30 p. m., Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building, 3001 Ninth St., Niagara Falls. Call 285-5371 to register.

SUPPORT GROUP:Independent Living of Niagara County'sDeaf Social Support Group, 1 to 3 p.m., 746 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. Call 284-4131 or (888) 567-6454 for more information.

BUSINESS EXCHANGE:Niagara Area Business Exchange is a group of business professionals who meet to exchange business leads, 8a.m., Town and Country Club of Lockport, 717 East Ave. For information, call 772-2200.

MEETING:The Write Touch Writing Group hosts a writing workshop, 6:30 p. m., Lockport Public Library. For information, call 434-3507.

MEETING:Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club dinner meeting, 6:30 p. m., Water Street Landing restaurant, 115 S. Water St., Lewiston. Prospective members welcome. For reservations, call 870-1307 or [email protected] .

CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB: Share ideas, skills and enthusiasm with those who are creative with yarn, 4 to 5 p.m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Call 693-3009 for more information.

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Peter Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; 10 a. m., Horizon Health Services, 36 East Ave., upper suite, Lockport; Primary Purpose Group, 10:30 a. m., 822 Cleveland Ave., Niagara Falls; LaSalle Group, 7p.m., Salvation Army, 7018 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; Independence Group, 8p.m., St. John de LaSalle, 8477 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; and United We Stand, 8 p. m., 412 39th St., Niagara Falls.

MUSEUM HOURS:Lewiston Museum, 1 to 4 p.m., 469 Plain St. Admission is by goodwill donation. Continues through Sunday.

AL-ANON:Help with dealing with someone else's alcohol abuse, 10:30 a. m., Ray of Hope Al-Anon: St. Leo Catholic Church, front door, 2748 Military Road, Town of Niagara;8 and 9:30 p. m., First United Methodist Church, 65 Main St., North Tonawanda.

WEIGHT LOSS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, support group dedicated to weight loss and maintenance, weigh-in at 5:15 p. m., meeting at 7, Payne Avenue Christian Church, 1451 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda.

CRAFTS: 12:30 p. m. Wheatfield Senior Citizens Center, 2790 Church Road. Ceramics and woodworking offered at 9 a.m.

SUPPORT GROUP:Onward, healing and compassion for people who are divorced or separated, 7p.m., St. John the Baptist School, 160 Chestnut St., Lockport. Sponsored by Eastern Niagara County Catholic parishes. Free and open to all.

FREE CLINIC: Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, 10 a. m. to 3:30 p. m., Trott Access Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. Confidential and anonymous. No appointment needed. Continues each Wednesday.

SUPPORT GROUP:Lockport New Beginnings, for people recovering from alcohol or drug dependency, 7 p. m., Dale Association, 33 Ontario St.

Thursday

NAR-A-NON SUPPORT GROUP:Learn the steps of taking care of yourself while coping with a loved one who is suffering from substance abuse, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Horizon Health Services, 36 East Ave. (upper), Lockport. For information, call Sam at 949-0037.

SUPPORT GROUP:For those who suffer from panic attacks and anxiety disorders, 6p.m., Mental Health Association, 36 Pine St., Lockport.

MEETING:The Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the Sacariss Bell Rose Lodge 307, an international benevolent society, will meet at 7:30 p. m., Lewiston Opera House's Lodge Hall, 732 Center St. New members welcome. Call 754-0166 for information.

SUPPORT GROUP:Widows invited to share their strength and hopes for the future, 1 to 3 p.m.,YWCA of the Tonawandas, 49 Tremont St., North Tonawanda. To sign up, call 692-5580.

SUPPORT GROUP:For new and expectant moms, 6p.m., Mental Health Association, 36 Pine St., Lockport. For information, call 433-3780, Ext. 312.

NETWORKING GROUP:Niagara Networking Group to exchange qualified referrals in the form of business development leads, 7:30 to 8:45 a. m., Justin Tyme on the River, 7611 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Peter Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; Sober Winners, 9:30 a. m., VFW Post 2535, 112 Caledonia St., Lockport; Beginners Group, 7p.m., First United Methodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; Whirlpool 12&12 Group, 8p.m., St. Peter Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; and 7 Clan Group, 8p.m., <location>Suzy Lane and Upper Mountain Road, Lewiston.

ADAPTED SWIM PROGRAM: The Niagara Falls Family YMCA is offering an adapted swim program for those facing developmental or physical challenges, 6 to 7 p.m., 1317 Portage Road. Fee, $2 per participant, with caregivers free. Call 285-8491 for more information.

OPEN ENROLLMENT:Area residents may now enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus, 9a.m. to 3 p.m., Mizer Center, 501 10th St., Niagara Falls. Enrollees should bring identification showing their date of birth, a current utility bill or other address verification and wage information. For more information, call 285-1563.

MEETING:Rotary Club of Niagara County Central breakfast meeting, 7:15 a. m. every Thursday, Olympia Restaurant, 3312 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield. Prospective members are welcome.

AL-ANON:Help with dealing with someone else's alcohol problem; 7 p. m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4671 Townline Road, Ransomville.

CROCHET CLASS: For children, 3:30 p. m.; and for adults, 5p.m., Shoppe on Main, 2714 Main St., Newfane. Cost, $5. Call 751-6723 for more information.

Friday

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Peter Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; Youngstown Group, 10 a. m., St. Bernard Catholic Church, 218 Hinman Street; Sisters and Brothers in Sobriety, 6:30 p. m., First Baptist Church, Fourth and Main streets, Niagara Falls; First Step Group, 8p.m., Hooker Auditorium, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St.; and speaker meeting, 8p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, Genesee at Cottage streets, Lockport.

Saturday

MEETINGS:Alcoholics Anonymous Boulevard Helping Hands, 10 a. m., 2800 Church Road, Wheatfield; Lower River Group, 1 p. m., St. John Episcopal Church, 110 Chestnut St., Youngstown; New International Group, 6:30 p. m., Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center auditorium, 621 10th St.

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