Published: August 14, 2008 12:56 am            

BULLETIN: Events published August 14

NORTH TONAWANDA

Class of ‘41 plans 67th reunion

North Tonawanda High School class of 1941 will host its 67th reunion on Aug. 30 at the Fairway Restaurant at Deerwood Golf Club, North Tonawanda.

Alumni of the classes of 1942, ‘43 and ‘44 are invited.

Reservations must be made by Monday.

For more information or reservations, call Alice Renninger at 693-9640 or Jeanette Krueger at 694-9364.



Senior center offers day trip

A day trip which will include a two-hour boat cruise, buffet luncheon and round trip transportation by school bus is planned by the North Tonawanda Senior Citizen Center on Tuesday.

The cost is $30, $7 for transportation.

For more information, call the center at 695-8582.



TONAWANDA

Bag sale set at Presbyterian church

A classic bag sale will be hosted from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 149 Broad St., City of Tonawanda.

Fill a paper grocery bag for $2.

All are welcome.



Concerts on Canal series continues

Michael Bly will perform at 7 p.m. Friday as part of the Concerts on the Canal series on Young Street in the City of Tonawanda.

The concerts are free and open to the public.



KEN-TON

Village historian selected for seminar

Ed Adamczyk, Kenmore Village historian, is one of three historians in the state selected by the state Archives Trust to attend the annual Hackman Research seminar for public historians in September.

The three-day event will offer the opportunity to consult with professional archivists and conduct scholarly research into the history of Kenmore at the state museum, the state archives, and the Cultural Education Center in Albany, with all expenses paid by the Archives Trust.

Adamczyk has been Kenmore’s historian since 2006.



Schofield site of Red Cross blood drives

The American Red Cross will conduct blood drives from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Aug. 26 at the Schofield Residence Nursing Facility, 3333 Elmwood Ave., Town of Tonawanda.

Donors of all blood types are needed. New and current eligible donors are urged to schedule and keep appointments by calling 800-448-3543 or visiting www.donatebloodnow.org for appointments.



WHEATFIELD

Gospel music focus of coffee house event

Gospel music and fellowship will be offered at Good News Coffee House from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the community room at Summit Mall, Williams Road, Wheatfield.

The event is hosted by Rev. Jake and Margie Keuning and Ken Robins.



AREA

Registration under way at BOCES

Orleans Niagara BOCES continuing education offers part time evening classes from September to November.

Registration will continue until Aug. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the Sanborn Campus, 4124 Saunders Settlement Road.

Registration is also available online at www.onboces.org-Education & Programs-Continuing Education or call 731-4176, ext. 3001 or 3004.



Child care information session set

The Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara offers introduction to family child care for individuals interested in becoming registered family child care providers.

For information on the session which will take place at 1521 Main St., Niagara Falls, call 285-8572.



Tractor pull in Pekin offers fun

Pekin Fire Company will host a tractor pull on Saturday at 3024 Upper Mountain Road, Pekin.

Gates open at 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m. the pull will begin.

Food and drink will be available.

For more information, call 731-4777 or 731-3015.



Farm museum schedules festival

Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum festival will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2660 Saunders Settlement Road (Route 31) in Sanborn.

Civil War reenactors, Native American dancers and beadwork exhibits, large scale train, a flea market and antique engines, tractors and equipment will be featured along with the world’s largest sandbox.

Admission is free.

For more information, call 946-6811.

        

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