Sweet Home HS all classes from ’60s reunion Aug. 23, 2008, Ellicott Creek Banquet Facility. Info: 250-1295.

Ideal Weight: Don’t hesitate, make a date to lose weight with weight-control classes conducted by weight-loss professional with 40 years experience. 12-week course held 9:45-11:15 am Tuesdays beginning Sept. 4, Amherst Center for Senior Services, 370 JJ Audubon Pkwy., Amherst. Register now: 636-3055, ext. 109.

Amherst Police Auxiliary seeking residents 21-62 years of age, in good health & clean criminal record to join this volunteer group. Info: 308-7818 or 688-0822 8 am-6 pm M-F.

Amherst Chapter 555 OES meets 7:30 pm 2nd & 4th Tues. (Aug. 28) ea. month, Masonic Temple, 5808 Main St.,Wmsvl.

UB Toastmasters meeting 6-7:30 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesday (Aug. 28), UB North Campus, 250 Student Union, Amherst. Info: 774-6603.

Community Group Festival Chorus seeking new members, comprised of singers beginner to proficient. Rehearsals 7 pm Tuesdays, Randall Baptist Church, 6301 Main St., Wmsvl. Info: 877-1565.

Free Guest Parties & Dance Lessons 8:15-9 pm last Wed. (Aug. 29) of every month, Arthur Murray Dance Center, 4524 Bailey Ave., Amherst. Info: 834-9707.

Ideal Weight: You’ll love what you see in the mirror after you get in shape with a healthy weight control program, conducted by weight loss professional with 40 years experience, 7 pm Thursdays, (Aug. 30), St. Gregory the Great School, 250 St. Gregory Ct., room 502, Wmsvl. Call 636-3698.

McLaughlin Chess Nuts meets 2 pm Sat. Sep. 8, Eggertsville-Snyder Library. Learn basics or practice your chess skills. All ages. Info/reg: 839-0700.

Bagels & Book Club, ages 8-12, 11 am Saturdays, Williamsville Library. An hour of discussion & fun activities. Info/reg: 632-6176.

Farmers Market 8 am-noon Saturdays thru Oct. 27, Williamsville Water Mill, 56 East Spring St., Wmsvl. Info: 984-6572.

Community Singles Club meeting 5-7 pm 1^st Sun. (Sep. 2), Unitarian Church The Livingroom, 6320 Main St., Wmsvl. Info: 877-4295 or 681-3480.

Wmsvl. Lions Club meeting 6:30 pm 1^st & 3^rd Tues. (Sep. 4 & 18), Fanny’s Rest., 3500 Sheridan Dr. Info: 860-7067.

Center for Inquiry Literary Café open readings 7:30 1st Wed. (Sep. 5) every month, Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst. Info: 636-4869, ext. 225.

Crosspoint Toastmasters, teaching leadership & public speaking skills, meets noon 1st & 3rd Wed. (Sep. 5 & 19), ATTO Technology, 155 Crosspoint Pkwy. Getzville. Info: 691-1999.

Community Singles Socials 5-7 pm 2^nd Sunday every month (Sep. 9), Unitarian Church, The Livingroom, 6320 Main St., Wmsvl. Info/res: 681-3480.

Bear Buddies, a club for Teddy Bear enthusiasts, meets every 2nd Wed. (Sep. 12) at St. Stephen's Church, Wehrle Dr., Amherst. Info: 839-4307.

Lutheran Service Society of NY celebrating 25 years of service to individuals w/developmental disabilities with a dinner Fri., Sep. 14, Classics V. Silent auction & free drawing included. Info/tickets: 631-9212.

Benefit for Parker B. Savidge, 5-month-old diagnosed with neuroblastoma (a rare childhood cancer), 2-8 pm Sat., Sep. 15, Main/Transit Fire Hall, corner Main & Transit. Info: 839-9150 or 866-4936.

Amherst Senior Travel Club meets 1 pm 3^rd Tues. (Sep. 18) each month at Amherst Senior Center, 370 J.J. Audubon Pkwy., Amherst. Meetings open to all.

Amherst Garden Club meets 9:30 am 4th Wed. of month (Sep. 26) at new location, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6540 Main St., Wmsvl. Guests welcome.

Various Children’s Programs offered at Clearfield (688-4955), Audubon (689-4922), Wmsvl. (632-6176) & Eggertsville-Snyder (839-0700) libraries. Call individual branch for info/reg.

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/

Lions Recycle for Sight used eyeglass collection box locations: WNY Independent Living Project, 3108 Main St., rear atrium lobby; Richard J. Koch, 1325 Millersport Hwy., suite 210, Wmsvl.

Ten Lives Club, cat adoption group, looking for groups to build large cat tree condos with wood and carpeting for their new shelter. Info: 646-5577.

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

Debtors Anonymous meetings 4 pm Sundays, Newman Center, 6235 Main St., Wmsvl. Info: 868-6700.

Ballroom Dance Lessons, 4 & 6 week courses, Mondays, First Trinity Lutheran Church, 1570 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. Everyone welcome. Info: 491-0186 or http//tmsdance.tripod.com

Lutheran Chorale of Niagara Frontier rehearsals 7:30-9:30 pm Tuesdays, Ascension Lutheran Church, Main & Burroughs, Snyder. All voices welcome to join. No auditions required. Info: 837-4789.

Spay/Neuter Program for cats, offered by Second Chance Sheltering Network, Inc., every Tues. & Thurs., includes rabies & distemper, spay or neuter, $65. Info: 652-1359 or www.secondchanceshelteringnetwork.com.

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society meeting 7:45-10 pm every Thursday, Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy., Amherst. New members welcome. Info: 833-3107.

Christian Writers Group meets one Thurs. a month at Amherst Sonrise Church of Nazarene, 849 N. French Rd., Amherst. Info: 691-7832 (after 6 pm).

Storytime for “little ones” 11 am; free crafts for ages 5 & up noon-2 pm, every Saturday, Mulberry St. Toys, 6221 Transit Rd., E. Amherst.  Info: 688-7112.

A Cat 4 You Rescue Organization will be at PetCo, 1459 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, 2-7 pm Saturdays. Qualified seniors & disabled persons are exempt from adoption fee. Info: 832-2373 or 433-0355.

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

Career Counseling available to those separated, divorced, widowed, or whose spouse is unemployed or disabled, Everywoman Opportunity Center, 899 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. Free. Info/appt: 837-2260.

English for Speakers of Other Languages program for adults, am & pm classes avail. at Sweet Home HS, 1901 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst. Info/reg: 821-7079.

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.