Trinity School slates roast beef dinner, auction

Trinity Christian School, 146 Reserve Road, will host its annual roast beef dinner and Chinese auction from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 1. All proceeds will benefit the school. Donations for baskets and gift certificates will be accepted until Friday, April 30. Arrangements for donation pickup or drop-off can be made by calling Laura Ruffino at 913-8491 or Judeen Babcock at 674-5353.

Historical Society opens doors to community

The West Seneca Historical Society and Museum, 919 Mill Road, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and the first Sunday of each month. Also, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. The Historical Museum houses various artifacts dating back to the mid-1800s during the Ebenezer period. Call 674-4283.

Ebenezer UCC to host rummage sale, car wash

Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St., is hosting its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1. A car wash and cookout will also be held that day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A 50-cent admission is suggested, and proceeds will support the church’s youth mission trip program.

West Seneca library sets annual book sale

The West Seneca Public Library will host its annual book sale until May 1 at the Kiwanis Center, 50 Legion Parkway. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. A special bag and box sale will be held on Saturday only. Compact discs, DVDs and VHS tapes will be available.

Southtowns Fitness Center to host annual run/walk

The Southtowns Fitness Center, 2745 Seneca St., will host its “SFC Race for a Cause 5K Run/2-Mile Walk” in support of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of West Seneca at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29. Preregistration costs $18, or $22 on the day of the race. A post-race party is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony at 8:15 p.m. Call 824-4655 or visit www. SouthtownsFitness. com.

Steak roast dinner offered at VFW Post 8113

West Seneca VFW Post 8113, 299 Leydecker Road, is sponsoring a steak roast from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 8. Dinners cost $15 each and include a charcoal grilled, 1-pound porterhouse steak. Tickets will be sold at the door. Call 997-3767.

Jazz festival to feature well-known saxophonist

The West Seneca Central Music Department will host jazz saxophonist Kris Jensen as the featured guest artist for the 17th annual Jazz Festival 2010. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 30, at the West Senior High School auditorium, 3330 Seneca St. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $3 per person through the jazz ensemble directors or by calling Terri Izzo, district music coordinator, at 677-3150. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.

‘Griefshare’ meetings held at The Tabernacle

“Griefshare,” a grief recovery support group, will host meetings from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays in the Family Life Center Conference Room at The Tabernacle, 3210 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park. Meetings run until June 7. The cost is $10 to cover materials. Preregistration is required. For more information, call 712-1713.

Chicken barbecue offered at New Hope UMC

New Hope United Methodist Church, 2846 Seneca St., is hosting a chicken barbecue from noon till 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16. The cost is $7.50 presale and $8 at the door. Call 825-8745.

Memorial Golf Raffle scheduled for May 1

The Monsignor Nash Council of the Knights of Columbus, 261 South Legion Drive, will host its annual Jim and Joan Brogan Memorial Golf Raffle from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 1. The cost is $20 and includes beer, food and pop and a chance to win from a list of thousands of dollars in golf prizes. A Chinese auction and other raffles will be held throughout the day. The event will have a Kentucky Derby theme, including large-screen TVs for the race. Call 824-2996.

East Middle garage sale to benefit Relay for Life

East Middle School, 1445 Center Road, will sponsor its third annual garage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, to benefit Relay for Life of West Seneca. Students will also hold a car wash (weather permitting) and hot dog roast from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the school’s Rock Band will perform in the courtyard.

Winchester slates annual meat raffle

Winchester Fire Company is hosting its annual meat raffle at 7 p.m. Friday, May 14, at the Blessed John XXIII School auditorium, 514 Harlem Road, at Seneca Street. The doors open at 6 p.m. The cost is $5 and includes food, first beverage of choice and a chance to win a door prize.

Covenant UMC offers barbecue, basket raffle

Covenant United Methodist Church, 539 Main St., will hold a BW’s chicken barbecue with a basket auction from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 1. Dinner includes potato salad, coleslaw, roll, beverage and dessert. Takeout will be available. The cost is $8.50 for adults and $4.25 for children younger than 10. For more information, call 674-6869 weekdays before 11 a.m.

Mother’s Day dinner slated at Masonic Lodge

A Mother’s Day family-style, all-you-can-eat roast beef dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 9, at the West Seneca Masonic Lodge, 647 Main St. (corner of Mill Road). The cost is $9 per adult and $6 for children between 6 and 12, including dessert and beverage. Call Bill Martin at 912-8981.

St. John Vianney to host theme tray raffle

The Orchard Park Home Bureau will host a theme tray raffle and card party on Sunday, May 2, in the cafeteria at St. John Vianney School, 2950 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park. Doors open at 1 p.m., and drawings will begin at 2 p.m. Admission is $1 for the theme tray raffle and $5 for cards. For more information on the event, call Eleanor at 674-9265 or Shirley at 652-7588.

Local dance company to hold basket raffle

The Classic Dance Company of WNY, under the direction of Steppin’ Out Dance Academy, will host a beer blast and basket auction from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Striker’s Bowling Alley, 50 Michael Road. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased in advance at Steppin’ Out, 266 Center Road in the Wimbledon Plaza. Draft beer, wine, pizza and wings are included. Proceeds from the event will be used by the dance company to offset competition, convention and travel expenses. For information, call 675-7375.

South Park UMC plans chicken barbecue dinner

The South Park United Methodist Church, 73 Ashton Place, will host a chicken barbecue dinner by Krolick’s from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 1. Tickets are $8 per person and will be sold at the door. Call 824-3824, 627-3112 or the church at 822-1255.

West Middle School plans ‘Sign of the Times’

West Middle School, 395 Center Road, will host “Sign of the Times,” a themed tray basket raff to be held Friday, May 7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and admission is $5. Proceeds will go toward a sign to be placed on the front property of the school, which currently is the only school in the district without a sign. A 50/50 split raffle as well as a silent auction will be available. Snacks will be offered. For more information, call Kathy at 823-1063.

Amana Garden Club slates May 19 meeting

The Federated Amana Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, at the Covenant United Methodist Church, 539 Main St. The program features “Crafting from Nature” with Terry Skura, a National Garden Club-accredited judge who will demonstrate crafting ornaments and other small objects. For more information, call Mary at 674-8140.

Credit union plans fundraiser for Relay

Western New York Federal Credit Union will host a Chinese auction and beer blast from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 14, at Strikers bowling lanes, 50 Michael Road. All proceeds from the event will go toward the West Seneca Relay For Life, ultimately benefiting the American Cancer Society. Admission is a $20 donation and includes beer, pop, pizza and wings, as well as a 50/50 split raffle and drink specials throughout the evening. Attendees must be 21 years of age. For more information, call 674-3199.

Travel group sponsors trip to Yankees game

The Blessed John XXIII Travel Group is sponsoring a trip to Toronto to see the Toronto Blue Jays play the New York Yankees at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 6. The group will travel by luxury motor coach to Rogers Stadium and will sit in field-level seats behind third base. Dinner at Frankie Tomatto’s Italian Feast will immediately follow the game. Cost is $110 per person and includes transportation, game tickets and dinner. A $55 deposit is due immediately. For more information, call Larry at 824-3501.

Historical Society plans trip to WWII museum

The West Seneca Historical Society is sponsoring a trip to the World War II Museum in Eldred, Pa., on Friday, May 21. Buses will depart at 9 a.m. from Southgate Plaza and return about 4 p.m. The cost is $35 per person, including the bus fare, driver’s tip and museum entrance fee. Lunch at Sprague’s Restaurant will follow the tour, but the cost is not included. Only 29 spots are available, so it is first-come, first-served. Send checks to: West Seneca Historical Society, PO Box 2, West Seneca, NY 14224. For more information, call 674-4283 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays.

YMCA sponsors family fun at Camp Weona

The YMCA is sponsoring a family getaway for Memorial Day weekend, May 29 through May 31, at Camp Weona. The trip offers a chance to spend more quality time with family in peaceful surroundings to enjoy nature and new friends. The YMCA member cost is $105 per adult and $79 per child (ages 4 and up), and the nonmember cost is $125 per adult and $87 per child (ages 4 and up). For more information, call the Camp Weona business office at 565-6008 or the Southtowns Family branch at 674-9622.

Sons of American Legion Squadron sets meetings

The South Buffalo Sons of the American Legion Squadron 721 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. All sons or grandsons of veterans are eligible to join. Anyone interested in joining should contact Al at 823-1899 or the post at 825-9557.

Fourteen Holy Helpers to host meat, basket raffle

Fourteen Holy Helpers Home School Association will host a pre-Memorial Day themed basket and raffle, featuring Redlinski’s Meat, at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Monsignor Ebner Parish Hall, located at 1339 Indian Church Road. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes a door prize ticket, pop, snacks, and a slice of pizza. For more information, call Ginny at 512-3221.

American Legion Post 721 to host Monday dinners

The South Buffalo American Legion Post 721, 136 Cazenovia St., Buffalo, is serving dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays. Spaghetti will be served on the first and third Monday of each month for $6, roast beef on the second Monday for $7 and roast pork on the fourth Monday for $7. Call 825-9557.