Published: October 26, 2009 11:14 pm      

BULLETIN: Events published October 27

TONAWANDA

Library hosts spooky stories fun

Spooky stories with Ann Marie Jason will be featured at 6:30 p.m. Thursday as part of the Family Fun series at the City of Tonawanda Public Library, 333 Main St.

Children ages 3 to 7 and their families are invited.

On Nov. 5, an evening of Arthur stories will be the program. Registration is required for the events and may be made in person or by calling 693-5043.



‘House of Mirth’ topic of reading club

Swiftwater Reading Club will discuss “House of Mirth” by Richard Russo at 11 a.m. Thursday at the City of Tonawanda Library, 333 Main St.

For more information, call the library at 693-5043.



NORTH TONAWANDA

Concerns are topic of Alzheimer’s group

The Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York, will host a family support group meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at DeGraff Adult Day Care, 82 Mead St., North Tonawanda.

Concerns caregivers may have regarding caregiving responsibilities will be discussed. Tips and suggestions will be shared that will offer support and assistance to those who are facing difficult caregiving situations.

To reserve a seat, call 694-7662.



Buchwald to perform at Gratwick Hose

A Halloween party with Terry Buchwald will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Gratwick Hose Company, 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda.

At 6 p.m., the doors open. Tickets, $15 presale and $20 at the door, are available in the lounge or TerryBuchwaldTix@gmail.com. Beer and pop are included with the ticket.



Partners in Art extends gallery show

A two-week extension of the Buffalo Fine Arts League fall exhibition at Partners in Art Gallery, 74 Webster St., North Tonawanda is scheduled through Nov. 13.

The league encourages and promotes the recognition of Western New York artists who specialize in contemporary realism.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The public is welcome. The gallery is handicap accessible.



Accordionist, clown to perform at DADC

Chuck Wolffer, a multi-talented performer, will entertain at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at DeGraff Adult Day Care, 82 Mead St., North Tonawanda.

Wolffer plays accordion and crank organ to selections from ethnic tunes to standards. He’s also known as “Honker the Clown,” having performed in the area.

The musical event is open to the public. Call 694-7662 to reserve a seat.



KEN-TON

Halloween safety topic at school

Hoover Elementary School, 199 Thorncliff Road, Town of Tonawanda, will host a Halloween safety program Friday in the community room for students in kindergarten through second-grade.

Three 25-minute sessions, one for each grade level, are scheduled.

KWHS class of ’80 plans reunion

Kenmore West High School class of 1980 has planned its 30-year reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Aug. 14 at Crazy Jakes, 26 Webster St., North Tonawanda.

For more information, call Judy at 877-9555.



WHEATFIELD

Garden club schedules meeting

The Town of Wheatfield Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Wheatfield Community Center on Church Road.

The program this month will focus on encouraging member participation in an autumn craft workshop. Visitors and guests are welcome.



AREA

NAMI support group plans meeting

The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Buffalo & Erie County support group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran church, 4007 Main St., Amherst.

Call 832-4035 for more information.