Clarence Center walk planned for Sept. 4

The Clarence Center Historical Walk will assemble at the Bank of Akron at Clarence Center and Goodrich roads at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4. The tour guide is Erie County historian C. Douglas Kohler, who will provide a free one-hour walking narrative tour through Clarence Center’s “Four-Corners District.” For more information about the event, call Flora Leamer at 984-5235.

‘Just Moved’ classes planned at church

“Just Moved” is a women’s ministry at Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church that provides a 10-week, Bible-based class for women who have gone through a move. It is for all women in the area, regardless of church affiliation. The fall class starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in the Leadership Room at Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church, 8445 Greiner Road, Clarence. For information, contact Shirley Spillman at 983-8315 or or Phyllis Bennett at 684-1875.

Farmers Market to be held

The Clarence Hollow Farmers Market, 10717 Main St., Clarence, is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October. On Sept. 4, Kevin McCarthy will provide entertainment from 10 a.m. to noon, and the Winery of the Week will be Hunt Country Vineyards.

Dachshunds invited to Labor Day Parade

The Buffalo Dachshund Club will once again be marching in the Clarence Center Fire Company Labor Day Parade, which starts at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6. Lineup is at 12:30 p.m. at the Engineering Department parking lot on Goodrich Road in Clarence Center. All well-behaved dachshunds on a leash are invited to attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous holding meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous holds meetings from 7:30 a.m. through midnight every day. Call 853-0388 or e-mail buffaloaany.org for locations in the Clarence area.

Monthly support group for widowed to meet

New Beginnings for Widowed People, a support group for those who have had a significant other die, meets at 7 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Blessed Sacrament Church, Claremont Avenue in Kenmore. Contact Bruce at 835-2959.

Children’s storytimes planned at bookstore

Children’s storytimes will be held at 6:30 p.m. Fridays and 1 p.m. Saturdays on the Children’s Stage at Barnes & Noble, 4401 Transit Roa.Call 634-1011.

Volunteers needed for Labor Day Fair

Community service volunteers are sought for the Clarence Center Fire Company Benevolent Association’s Labor Day Fair. Those who are interested in assisting during “set-up week” or during the weekend can contact Tim Pazda at pazda@roadrunner.com or by phone at 984-3245. Visit www.ccvfc.net for additional information.

Benefit for child planned for Sept. 11

“Dreams for Danny,” a benefit for Danny Mogavero, a local 5-year-old with ALD, a rare genetic disease affecting the brain, will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Banchetti’s Grove, 560 North French Road, Amherst. The event will include wine tasting, food, a cash bar, silent auction and raffles. A Broadway-style review, “Journeys,” presented by Enchanté Cabaret will begin at 7 p.m. Presale tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com and at the door for a $50 donation.

Women ’s Club  for picnic in park

The Clarence Women’s Club’s first gathering for the 2010-11 year will be a “Picnic in the Park” at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in the town view pavilion at the Clarence Town Place Park, 5400 Goodrich Road. A cold buffet dinner catered by Johnny C’s will be followed by the club’s opening meeting. The Clarence Women’s Club, which meets monthly from September to June, is an organization for women interested in social enrichment and community outreach activities. For more information, call 759-9797.

‘Meet a Mason Night’ planned for Sept. 14

The Masons of Akron Lodge 527, which serves the Clarence, Akron, and Alden communities, invites any man interested in joining the worldwide Masonic fraternity to a “Meet the Masons Night” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Akron Lodge, 63 John Street, Akron. A free dinner will be served to all guests, followed by a brief presentation. Reservations are not required, and casual business attire is appropriate. Call Jim Blum at 741-5509.

Wine tasting, auction set at Our Lady of Peace

Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence, is hosting a wine and hors d’oeuvre tasting and parish auction from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in its Msgr. Hammerl Parish Center. Activities also include basket and silent auctions, raffles, music and a free gift. Tickets are $20 per person and you must be 21 to attend. Call 759-8554.

Boy Scouts holding open house

Boy Scouts of America is holding an open house from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Epiphany United Church of Christ, 9365 Clarence Center Road, Clarence Center. All boys between the ages of 10½ and 18 years old interested in joining Boy Scouts are welcome to attend. Boy Scout Troop No. 94 meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information, call the church office at 741-1441, Gary F. Degener at 481-5494, Tom Lauth at 691-2853 or John R. Hazelton Jr. at 685-9264.

Oktoberfest planned at Clarence Fire Hall

The Sisters of St. Joseph and Clarence Fire Company will sponsor an Oktoberfest from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Clarence Fire Hall, 10355 Main St., Clarence. Call Marilyn Peterson at 759-6454, ext. 20, for tickets and more information.