Niagara Community News July 13 to 20

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Following is Niagara Sunday’s weekly listing of upcomingpublic events held around Niagara County. If you would like yourevent included, send the information two weeks in advance to:Niagara Community Calendar, c/o The Buffalo News, 8353 NiagaraFalls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304, fax to: 283-1691, or e-mailto: niagaranews@buffnews.com . Today
CANAL FEST OPENS: Opening ceremonies at noon, Renaissance Bridge, North Tonawanda;Sucker Punch, an alternative rock band, 4 to 7 p. m., Gateway Parkstage, Webster and Sweeney streets; Wunderland, progressions inrock, 8 to 11 p. m., Gateway Park stage, North Tonawanda.
OLDE SANBORN DAYS: Crafters, food, chain saw art and more, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.,Sanborn Fire Hall, Route 429.
FREE CONCERT: Jack Prybylski Group, as part of the Sunday on the Steps at theNACC Concert Series, 6 to 8 p. m., Niagara Arts and CulturalCenter, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. In case of rain, the concerttakes place in the Grande Theatre of the building.
FREE CONCERT: International Sundays, the Miraculous Rhythms of Sankofa, 2 to 4p. m., Hennepin Park Gazebo, Fourth and Center streets, Lewiston.
ART RECEPTION: Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit, 2 to 5 p. m., Kenan Center HouseGallery, 433 Locust St., Lockport. Free.
MEETING: Alcoholics Anonymous Golden Slipper, 9:30 a. m., UAW Hall, 524Walnut St., Lockport; Attitude Adustment, 10 a. m., First StepCenter, Allen Street, Niagara Falls; LaSalle Big Book, 7:30 p. m.,Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 156 59th St., Niagara Falls;Fifth Tradition, 8 p. m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 100Chestnut St., Youngstown; and Lock City, 8
p. m., Emmanual Methodist Church, East Avenue and Washburn Street,Lockport.
BEACH NOW OPEN: The beach at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park is now open full timefrom 11 a. m. to 7
p. m., 3371 Lake Road, Wilson. Park admission, $7.
Monday
CANAL FEST: With highlights including sack races for ages 4 to 6 at 10
a. m., ages 7 to 9 at 11 a. m., and ages 10 to 12 at noon, PaynePark, next to Memorial Pool, 848 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda; andHey You, a tribute to Pink Floyd, 8 to 11 p. m., Gateway Parkstage, Sweeney Street.
GOLF CLASSIC: Niagara USA Chamber’s Golf Classic, registration, 10:30 a.m., dinner, 6 p. m., Tan Tara Golf Club, 4391 Tonawanda Creek Road,North Tonawanda. Call 479-1055, 694-0366, Ext. 112, or 285-9141 formore information.
BOOKBUG CLUB: For children in grades kindergarten through three, where they canhave some creepy fun with bug-themed stories, 1:30 p. m., Earl W.Brydges Public Library, 1425 Main St., Niagara Falls. Call 286-4902to register.
SMOKING CESSATION CLASS: Learn the keys to quitting and master coping skills withfacilitator Fran Bax, 6:30 p. m., Niagara Falls Memorial MedicalCenter Auditorium, 621 10th St. Call 278-4604 to register.
FREE CONCERT: Harmonica Dean & the Blue Lights as part of Blue Mondays, 7 to 9p. m., Hennepin Park Gazebo, Fourth and Center streets, Lewiston.
WALKING TOUR: Flight of Five Walking Tour, taking place every day during Julyand August, 10 a. m., departing from the Erie Canal DiscoveryCenter, 24 Church St., Lockport.
REGISTRATIONS TAKEN: For a day trip on Aug. 20 from the North Tonawanda Senior CitizensCenter to Lockport Locks & Canal Cruises, with lunch and a two-hourboat cruise, leaving the center at 10:30 a. m., 110 Goundry St.,North Tonawanda. Cost, $30; bus transportation, $7. Call 695-8582for more information.
OPERATING SCHEDULE: For Old Fort Niagara, 9 a. m. to 7 p. m., Youngstown. Adults ages12 and up, $10; senior citizens 65 and up, $9; children ages 6 to12, $6; children under age 6, free.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Lockview, 6:30 a. m., Plymouth CongregationalChurch, 98 East Ave., Lockport; Big Book Step Group, 7:30
a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., NiagaraFalls; Lockport Discussion, 10 a. m., Plymouth CongregationalChurch, 98 East Ave., Lockport; Big Book Step Group, 6:30
p. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Niagara Falls; SurvivorsBig Book Group, 6:30 p. m., Grace Lutheran Church, Pershing Avenueand Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls; New Green Group International OpenDiscussion Meeting, 8 p. m., First Congregational Church, 822Cleveland Ave., Niagara Falls; and Open Channel Big Book, 8
p. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street andRainbow Avenue, Niagara Falls.
SUPPORT GROUP: For parents or grandparents who want to share with others who aregoing through tough times with their teenagers, 7 to 8 p. m., St.Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2239
W. Creek Road, Burt.
CAR CRUISE: Lockport Monday Night Optimist Car Cruise, with vendors sellinghamburgers, hot dogs, beef on weck, french fries, ice cream, pizza,fried dough, clams and more, 6 to 9 p. m., Ida Fritz Park, WestAvenue and Hawley Street. Tonight, “Bikes & Blues.” EXERCISE: An exercise class for senior citizens, a program of gentleexercise that combines recreation and socialization, 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Monday in DeGraff Community Center of Kaleida Health, 139Division St., North Tonawanda. Cost, $2 per week. Call 690-2271 or692-8731 to register.
EXERCISE: Fit After 50, 8:40 to 9:15 a. m., every Monday, Wednesday andFriday, Niagara Falls Family YMCA, 1317 Portage Road, NiagaraFalls. Gentle stretching. All are welcome.
YOUTH PROGRAM: Opportunity for young people to learn about prevention of drug andalcohol abuse and about recovery and dependency, 7 to 8:30 p. m.,Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
FREE CLINIC: Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, noon to 3:30 p. m., TrottAccess Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. Confidential andanonymous. No appointment needed. Use the Elmwood Street entrance.Continues Wednesday. Call 278-1900 for more information.
MUSEUM OPEN: The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is open seven days a week,10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Monday through Saturday; and noon to 4 p. m.Sunday, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda.
Tuesday
FREE CONCERT: Blue Rodeo, as part of “First Niagara Tuesday in the Park atArtpark,” 6:30 p. m., Artpark, Lewiston.
CANAL FEST: With highlights including a penny search for children beginning at10 a. m., Payne Park, next to Memorial Pool, 848 Payne Ave., NorthTonawanda; hourly tours and presentations, Lumber City History andGateway Cities Welcome Center, 54 Webster St.; Aqueous, originaland classic rock, 4 to 7 p. m., Gateway Park stage, Sweeney Street;and the Canal Fest Parade, 6:30 p. m., starting at Main and Minervastreets, City of Tonawanda, and ending at Webster and Goundrystreets, North Tonawanda.
LINEN SALE: Reasonably priced sheets and towels for the home, 9 a. m. to 4 p.m., Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, for adults coping with grief caused by the traumatic,unexpected death of a loved one, 6 p. m., S-6 Conference Room,Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Call 278-4604or 4330-3780 to register. Free.
CHORUS REHEARSAL: The Retired Men’s Chorus meets at 9:15 a. m. every Tuesdayin Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 166 59th St., Niagara Falls.Visitors and prospective members are welcome.
ART DISPLAY: “Freedom Crossing: the Underground Railroad in GreaterNiagara,” 11 a. m. to 5 p. m., Castellani Art Museum, NiagaraUniversity, Route 104, Lewiston. Continues 11 a. m. to 5 p. m.through Saturday and 1 to 5 p. m. Sunday.
PINOCHLE GROUP: 1:15 p. m., North Tonawanda Senior Citizen Center, 110 Goundry St.
ART DISPLAYS: “Currents: Movements in Western Art Since 1830,”“Interpreting Traditional Genres,” “Michael Veit:Unity Park,” “Devotional Displays: Personal & CommunityTraditions,” 11 a. m. to 5 p. m., Castellani Art Museum,Niagara University, Route 104, Lewiston. Continues 11 a. m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday and 1 to 5 p. m. Sunday.
CHORUS REHEARSAL: The Lockport Chorale, 7 p. m., George Southard Elementary School,Locust Street Extension, Lockport.
FREE CLINIC: An immunization clinic is held from 9:30 to 11:30 a. m. on thethird Tuesday and a well-baby clinic on Wednesday mornings inTrinity Lutheran Church, 5 Saxton St., Lockport. Appointments onlyby calling 278-1903. Clinics also held in North Tonawanda and inNiagara Falls.
ADAPTED GYM: The Niagara Falls Family YMCA is offering a variety of gymprograms geared especially for those facing developmental andphysical challenges, 6 to 7 p. m., at the YMCA, 1317 Portage Ave.Adapted gym programming, $4 per participant, with caregivers free.Call 285-8491 for more information.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St.Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; NewFreedom Group, 10 a. m., 2470 Allen Ave., Niagara Falls; theTuesday Afternoon Meeting, 12:30 p. m., Horizon Health Services, 36East Ave., Lockport; Early Beginning Group, 7 p. m., St.Stephen’s Church, 610 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls; Lew-PortGroup, 8 p. m., First Presbyterian Church, 505 Cayuga St.,Lewiston; and Big-Book Lockport, 8
p. m., St. John’s Baptist School, Chestnut and McCallum,Lockport.
ARTS & CRAFTS PROGRAM: For anyone age 55 and older, 9:30 to noon, North Tonawanda SeniorCitizen Center, 110 Goundry St. Projects are available for aminimal cost. Continues through Friday.
MUSEUM HOURS: 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. today through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p. m.Sunday, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Lewiston.
ART EXHIBITS: “Many Winters Ago . . . Native American Children’sBook Illustrators,” through June 30; “InterpretingTraditional Genres;” “Michael Veit: Unity Park;”“Devotional Displays: Personal & Community Traditions;”11 a. m. to 5 p. m., Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University,Route 104, Lewiston. Free. Continues 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. throughSaturday; and 1 to 5 p. m. Sunday.
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; St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 516Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls; Adult Children of Alcoholics, TrinityLutheran Church, 5 Saxton St., Lockport.
NAR-ANON: Helping families cope with substance abuse by someone they love, 7to 8:30 p. m., Clearview Outpatient Center, 66 Mead St., NorthTonawanda.
SUPPORT GROUP: Weekly meeting, sponsored by the Niagara County AIDS CaseManagement Program and AIDS Task Force, for people with HIV/AIDS,5:30 to 7 p. m. in Niagara Falls. Strictly confidential. Call297-4004 for information.
BRIDGE: Wheatfield Senior Citizens, 12:45 p. m., 2790 Church Road,Wheatfield. 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 ofNiagara. Continues Wednesday and Thursday.
SUPPORT GROUP: Diabetes support, 6:30 p. m., Mount St. Mary’s Hospital,Room 723A, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston.
SUPPORT GROUP: Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p. m., St. Leo’s Catholic Church,Military Road, Niagara Falls.
Wednesday
CANAL FEST: With highlights including ride specials, 1 to 5 p. m. and 6 to 10p. m., along the banks of the Erie Canal between North Tonawandaand the City of Tonawanda, North Tonawanda Police K9 Patroldemonstration, 4 to 4:30 p. m., Webster and Sweeney streets; andPhocus, Polish music favorites, 4 to 4:30 p. m., Webster andSweeney streets.
FREE CONCERT: Cajun Festival with Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys andLil’ Brian & the Travelers as part of Artpark’s“Wednesdays on the Gorge,” 6:30 p. m., Artpark,Lewiston.
MEETING: The Write Touch Writers Group, 6:30 p. m., Lockport PublicLibrary, 23 East Ave. Workshops, speakers and critiquing sessionsare offered.
HISTORY PROGRAM: Children ages 7 to 12 can find out about four Native Americannations contesting this area, learn about the battles, the winnersand the losers as part of Children’s Summer BicentennialHistory Programs, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., Niagara County HistoricalSociety, 215 Niagara St., Lockport. Cost, $15. Bring a bag lunchand a drink. Call 434-7433 to register.
PERFORMANCE: Border City Blues, 7 to 9 p. m., the Gazebo, Main Street, Route78, Newfane.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St.Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; 10a. m., Horizon Health Services, 36 East Ave., upper suite,Lockport; Primary Purpose Group, 10:30 a. m., 822 Cleveland Ave.,Niagara Falls; Intoxicated on Life, 3:30 p. m., Alcoholism Councilof Niagara County, 41 Main St., Lockport; LaSalle Group, 7 p. m.,Salvation Army, 7018 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; IndependenceGroup, 8 p. m., First Step Center, Allen Avenue, Niagara Falls;United We Stand, 8 p. m., 412 39th St., Niagara Falls; andFriendly, 8 p. m., Dale Association Senior Center, 33 Ontario St.,Lockport.
MUSEUM HOURS: Lewiston Museum, 1 to 4 p. m., 469 Plain St. Admission is bygoodwill donation. Continues through Sunday.
FREE CLINIC: An immunization clinic for infants is held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday and a clinic for children on Tuesdaymornings in Trinity Lutheran Church, 5 Saxton St., Lockport.Appointments only by calling 278-1903. Clinics also held in NorthTonawanda and in Niagara Falls. 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 UnitedMethodist Church, 65 Main St., North Tonawanda.
WEIGHT LOSS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, support group dedicated to weight lossand maintenance, 5:45 to 6:45 p. m., Sutherland Lodge, 1400 RuieRoad, North Tonawanda.
CRAFTS: 12:30 p. m. Wheatfield Senior Citizens, 2790 Church Road,Wheatfield. Ceramics and woodworking offered at 9 a. m.
MEETING: Panic Anxiety Depression Support Group, 6:30 p. m., Mental HealthAssociation, 36 Pine St., Lockport.
SUPPORT GROUP: Onward, healing and compassion for people who are divorced orseparated, 7 p. m., St. John the Baptist School, 160 Chestnut St.,Lockport. Sponsored by Eastern Niagara County Catholic parishes.Free and open to all.
PERFORMANCE: Cathy McGrath will perform “Songs Through History” aspart of the 2008 Summer Reading Program “Wings, Stings &Backyard Things,” for prereaders through grade five, 7 p. m.,Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave.
BUSINESS EXCHANGE: Niagara Area Business Exchange is a group of businessprofessionals who meet to exchange business leads, 8 a. m. everyWednesday, Holiday Inn, 515 S. Transit Road, Lockport. Forinformation, call 433-1984.
FREE LEGAL ADVICE: Legal Advocacy Service, sponsored by Mental Health Association inNiagara County offers free legal advice to qualified clients, 9 a.m. to 4 p. m., 36 Pine St., Lockport. For information andappointments, call Betty, 433-3780.
FREE CLINIC: Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, noon to 3:30 p. m., TrottAccess Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. Confidential andanonymous. No appointment needed. Continues each Wednesday.
SUPPORT GROUP: Lockport New Beginnings, for people recovering from alcohol ordrug dependency, 6
p. m., Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
FREE CONCERT: The big band sounds of Sugar and Jazz, 7 p. m., 91st Street Park,Niagara Falls.
Thursday
CANAL FEST: With highlights including a fishing contest for youths ages 9 to18 for the biggest and the most fish, bringing your own pole andbait, 10 a. m. to noon, along the Erie Canal, Sweeney and Oliverstreets, North Tonawanda; the Diaper Derby, 6 to 8 p. m., Tremontand Webster streets; and blues music by the Billy McEwen Band, 8 to11 p. m., Gateway Park stage, Sweeney Street.
MEETINGS: Profnet: Business to Business in Western New York will sharebusiness referrals at its breakfast meetings, 7:30 to 8:45 a. m.every Thursday in Jetport Restaurant, 7100 Porter Road, Town ofNiagara. More information about the organization is on its Website, www.profnet.org . PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: For children ages 3 to 5, 10 a. m., Earl
W. Brydges Public Library, 1425 Main St., Niagara Falls. Call286-4902 to register.
FREE MOVIE: We can’t publish the name of the movie, but you’ll seea flick about what happens when a missing page from the diary ofJohn Wilkes Booth surfaces, and a man is suddenly implicated as akey conspirator in Abraham Lincoln’s death. His ancestor Benis fighting to prove the man’s innocence. 1 p. m., NorthTonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. The film is rated PG.
GIFT CLASS: Christmas in July Gift Class, where you’ll learn thetechnique of rubber stamping, 6:30 p. m., Lewiston Red BrickSchool, North Fourth and Onondaga streets. Cost, $25. Call 754-1990to register.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St.Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls;Acceptance Group, 10 a. m., Horizon Outpatient, 1750 Pine Ave.,Niagara Falls; Big Book Step Group, 6:30 p. m., St. Paul’sMethodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; Beginners Group,7
p. m., United Methodist Church, 8306 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls;Whirlpool 12 & 12 Group, 8 p. m., St. Peter’s EpiscopalChurch, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; 7 ClanGroup, 8 p. m., Suzy Lane and Upper Mountain Road, Lewiston; andSober Winners, 9:30 a. m., VFW Post 2535, 112 Caledonia St.,Lockport.
ADAPTED SWIM PROGRAM: The Niagara Falls Family YMCA is offering an adapted swim programfor those facing developmental or physical challenges, 6 to 7 p.m., 1317 Portage Road. Fee, $2 per participant, with caregiversfree. Call 285-8491 for more information.
WEIGHT LOSS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a support group dedicated to weight lossand maintenance, 7 to 8
p. m., Middleport Scout House, Rochester Road, Route 31,Middleport.
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.
A. M. LOCKPORT TOASTMASTERS: 7 to 8:30 a. m., Friendly’s Restaurant, 2 W. Main St.,Lockport. Guests and visitors welcome.
MEETING: Above and Beyond Toastmasters of Toastmasters International, 6 p.m., JT Wheatfield’s Restaurant, 6935 Ward Road, Wheatfield.Open to both novice and experienced speakers for public speakingand leadership training.
CLASS: Self-defense for adults and children over 5 offered by asecond-degree black belt instructor using tae kwon do techniques,6:30 to 8 p. m., Tuesday and Thursday, YWCA of the Tonawandas, 49Tremont St., North Tonawanda. Cost is $40 per month for members and$60 for nonmembers. Registration information at 692-5580.
AL-ANON: Help with dealing with someone else’s alcohol problem; 7
p. m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4671 Townline Road,Ransomville.
SUPPORT GROUP: Widows invited to share their strength and hopes for the future, 1to 2 p. m. in YWCA of the Tonawandas, 49 Tremont St., NorthTonawanda. To sign up call 692-5580.
SUPPORT GROUP: North Tonawanda depression support group meets at 6 p. m. everyThursday, first-floor conference room, DeGraff Memorial Hospital,445 Tremont St., North Tonawanda. Also on Mondays.
SUPPORT GROUP: MASTS (Murder and Sudden Tragedy Survivors), 6:30 p. m., RiversidePresbyterian Church, 815 84th St., Niagara Falls.
Friday
FREE CONCERT: Nazareth performs as part of the Molson Canal Concert Series, 5:30p. m., Ulrich City Center Courtyard, Walnut Street between Locustand Pine streets, Lockport.
CANAL FEST: With highlights including fun activities for youths ages 12 andunder like balloons, hand tattoos and more, 11 a. m. to 1 p. m.,the pavilion at Gateway Park, Sweeney Street, North Tonawanda; theHeaders, rockabilly music, 4 to 7 p. m., Gateway Park stage; andBareback Jack, country music, 8 to 11 p. m., Gateway Park stage.
FREE CONCERT: Jerry Andres Band as part of the Friday at the Falls ConcertSeries, 7:30 to 9:30 p. m., Third and Old Falls streets, NiagaraFalls.
FREE CONCERT: Lewiston Council on the Arts presents the fourth annual Summer of’69, with Lewiston’s own 1960’s rock musiciansGary Baker, former Invader and County Orphanage bass player, andRichie Mc- Donald, former lead singer of Lonestar, will perform, 6p. m., Hennepin Park Gazebo, Fourth and Center streets.
FREE CONCERT: Light jazz by Waterstreet Quartet, 7 to 9 p. m., Faulkner Park,Main Street, Youngstown.
RUMMAGE SALE: 9 a. m. to 3
p. m., North Tonawanda Senior Citizen Center, 110 Goundry St.
MEETING: Niagara Arts Guild, 7
p. m., the Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
SPECIAL EVENT: Dave Ruch, with “Picture This! Imagine That!,” a funfilled journey into the past featuring singalongs, activity songs,guessing games and more, 2 p. m., Earl W. Brydges Public Library,1425 Main St., Niagara Falls. Free.
SINGLES EXPERIENCE DANCE: 9 p. m. to 1 a. m., Elks Club 1805 Factory Outlet Blvd., NiagaraFalls. Music from Uptown Entertainment. Cost is $5 for members and$7 for nonmembers and includes pizza. All singles are welcome andthe average age range is 40 years old and up. For more information,call 773-1031 or 438-0332.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Lockview, 6:30 a. m., Plymouth CongregationalChurch, 98 East Ave., Lockport; Big Book Step Group, 7:30
a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., NiagaraFalls; Youngstown Group, 10 a. m., St. Bernard’s Church, 218Hinman; Early Rising and Obliging, 10 a. m., 83rd Street andBuffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls; Sisters and Brothers in Sobriety,6:30 p. m., First Baptist Church, Fourth and Main streets, NiagaraFalls; First Step Group, 8 p. m., Hooker Auditorium, Niagara FallsMemorial Medical Center, 621 10th St., Niagara Falls; and SpeakerMeeting, 8 p. m., Grace Episcopal Church, Genesee at Cottagestreets, Lockport.
CARDS AND CRAFTS: 9 a. m., Wheatfield Senior Citizens Center, 2790 Church Road,Wheatfield.
PHILOSOPHY SCHOOL CAFE: Join a group getting together to discuss philosophy, 7 p. m., LesDeux Magots Cafe, 402 Center St., Lewiston.
SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLASS: Computer classes for senior citizens, an entry-level computercourse where senior citizens can learn about the Internet, sign upfor an e-mail address and learn many of the Microsoft computerprograms, 9:30 to 11 a. m., Niagara Falls Housing Authority’sATTAIN Lab, Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building, 3001 Ninth St.Call 285-5374 to schedule a time.
Saturday
CANAL FEST: With highlights including a Charity 3-On-3 Basketball Tournamentfor men and women 16 and up, 9 a. m., basketball courts at Payneand Wurlitzer parks, North Tonawanda; duck race, 3 p. m., GatewayPark from Delaware Street Bridge to the railroad bridge; and CODA,a Led Zeppelin tribute band, 8 to 11 p. m., Gateway Park stage.
YOUTH FISHING DERBY: Second annual Kids Fishing Day Experience, check in, 7:30 a. m.;event, 8 to 11
a. m., Elmer’s Pond near the Town of Niagara CommunityCenter, 7000 Lockport Road. Lunch and an awards ceremony willfollow for the event, offered for children up to age 15. Noregistration is required but parental supervision is highlyrecommended.
AQUATIC ART: Artpark gets submerged in river-related creativity for the secondinstallment of free “Family Weekends,” entitled“Aquatic Art,” where activities will include thecreation of reflective fish mobiles, amphibian Gyotaku prints,water color designs, fish hands and salt paintings. Also featuredwill be an aquatic life display, noon to 4 p. m. in Artpark’sOutdoor Amphitheater, Lewiston. Continues at the same time Sunday.
DRIVERS’ COURSE: State certified six-hour point-and insurance-reduction course,8:30 a. m. to 3 p. m., Inn on the River, 7001 Buffalo Ave., NiagaraFalls. Call 1-800-232-0235 or 636-4151 to register.
PRENATAL CLASS: To prepare expectant parents for child bearing and parenting, 9 a.m. to 4 p. m., Mary
C. Dyster Community Education Room, Niagara Falls Memorial MedicalCenter, 621 10th St. Call 278-4433 to register.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St.Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls;Boulevard Helping Hands, 10 a. m., 2800 Church Road, Wheatfield;Lower River Group, 1 p. m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 110Chestnut St., Youngstown; Ladies Nite, 6 p. m., First UnitedMethodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; NewInternational Group, 6:30 p. m., Our Lady of Lebanon, 1120 Niagara,Niagara Falls; and Sobriety on Saturday Night, 7 p. m., 344 WalnutSt., Lockport.
WEIGHT LOSS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:20 to 10:20 a. m., Lockport SeniorCenter, 33 Ontario St. Call 433-1518 for more information.
MUSEUM HOURS: 2 to 4 p. m., Ransomville Historical Museum, Old Post Office onRansomville Library grounds, 3733 Ransomville Road or for specialtours by calling 791-4494.
SUPPORT GROUP: Recovery Inc., 2 to 4 p. m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 639Main St., Niagara Falls. Use the side door.
Next Sunday
FREE CONCERT: Ladies First Jazz Combo, as part of the Sunday on the Steps at theNACC Concert Series, 6 to 8 p. m., Niagara Arts & Cultural Center,1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls.
FREE CONCERT: Lockport Federation of Musicians, 2 to 4 p. m., Lockport TownHall, Dysinger Road.
FREE CONCERT: Tree of Peace with the Nama Dancers, Native American groups aspart of International Sundays, 2 to 4 p. m., the Gazebo, Fourth andCenter streets, Lewiston.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: To benefit Bob Stahl, who is suffering from amyotrophic lateralsclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, noon to 5
p. m., Wolcottsville Fire Hall, 6337 Wolcottsville Road, Akron.Tickets, ages 12 and up, $10; ages 6 to 11, $5; children 5 andunder, free. The event also offers a 50/50 auction and a largebasket auction. The event is sponsored by Thrivent for Lutherans.