Chicken BBQ noon-??? Sun., Aug. 26, Alden Rod & Gun Club, Countyline Rd., Alden.

Alden HS 35-year reunion Sept. 14 & 15. Seeking classmates. Details: www.classmates.com. Info: 443-9533; sobczak@law.syr.edu or 683-6071; msteck@greatbatch.com.

Chicken BBQ noon-5 pm Sun., Sep. 16, Crittenden Presbyterian Church, 3320 Crittenden Rd. Info/tickets: 542-2742 or 542-3332.

VFW Ladies Aux. Post 5861 meeting 1 pm 3rd Mon. (Sep. 17) every month, Elma Senior Center, 3007 Bowen Rd. New members welcome. Info: 655-3685 or 652-9568.

Puppy Raisers sought by Erie County for potential guide dogs. Training, support & veterinary care provided by Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Info: 947-5135 or pratts4geb@aol.com or http://www.cdc.guidingeyes.org/

West Seneca West HS Class of 1965, add your name to alumni list at www.wscschools.org

Big Brothers/Sisters of Erie Co. seeking individuals to volunteer as mentors. Info: 873-5833 or www.beafriend.org

Low Cost Spay/Neuter for cats & dogs sponsored by Second Chance Sheltering Network, Inc. Info: 652-1359.

Erie County residents 60 years of age or older invited to enjoy lunch at Alden Community Center, 13116 Main St. 24-hr. advance res. required. Call 937-4280 10 am-1 pm T, W, Th or 937-3120.

Mentoring Program for Big Brothers/Sisters of Erie County now accepting high school juniors & seniors as volunteers to be matched with elementary school students. Info: 873-5833 or www.beafriend.org

Central Referral Service seeking volunteers for community hotline service, 9 am-1 pm or 1-5 pm Mon.-Fri. Training provided. Info: 851-5413.

Pick-Up Street Hockey Night 6-7:30 pm Thursdays, Alden Mennonite Church parking lot, 923 Two Rod Rd. (south of Broadway). Rain or shine. Info: 937-6977.

Buffalo Numismatic Assn., one of the oldest coin clubs in the area, seeking new members. Open to public. Info: 876-6246.

Ten Lives Club “Senior Kitty Program” matches seniors with healthy, vet checked friendly cat 3 yrs. old or older, no adoption fee, free litter & food. Info: 646-5577.

Home Study High School Equivalency Course for those over 21 unable to attend regular classes offered by Erie 1 BOCES. Free. Info/reg: 863-0847.