On Tuesday September 21, 2010, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Western PA/West Virginia will be hosting the 11th annual Light the Night Walk in Erie, PA. Light the Night is a nationwide evening event to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer. The 1.5 mile parade helps support our mission to raise funds to cure leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma while improving the quality of life of patients and their families. The walk will take place in Jerry Uht Park and will begin at 7:30 p.m, preceded by registration and a pre-walk celebration (including entertainment, music, and refreshments) at 5:30. There is not registration fee for the walk, but we encourage everyone to try to raise $25 for the cause. Walkers who raise $25 will receive an illuminated red balloon to carry during the walk to show their support. Walkers who reach higher fundraising levels will receive additional prizes. For more information please call, 1-800-726- CURE (ext. 2868) It is also possible to register online.

Free Trial Music Class for babies to kindergartners and their caregiver. Presented by Growing with Music Together. Songs, movement, chants and instrumental jam session make up this 45 minute class. No musical ability necessary

8TH ANNUAL TOMATO FESTIVAL – AUGUST 27, 28, & 29, 2010 Fri 12P-9P, Sat & Sun 9A-9P Sponsored by NYS Parks & the Friends of Evangola a not-for-profit corporation At Evangola State Park, Old Lake Shore Road, Brant. Call 716-549-1802 or visit www.evangolastatepark.com for more info.

Annual Chicken BBQ for the Ripley Free Library will be held Aug 29th from Noon until gone. Advance tickets on sale now at the library on Main Street in Ripley. BBQ will be held at the Fireman Pavillion on North State st (rte76) adjacent to town hall. Cost is $8.00.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:00 pm At this month’s presentation Ms. Fafinski will discuss how your kidneys work, including commonly asked questions. How is kidney disease detected? What are the treatment choices? What are the warning signs and symptoms? Does insurance cover treatments? What are the diet restrictions? What you can do to prevent disease from progressing. This free presentation is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. To make a reservation please call the hospital’s Marketing Department at 363-7233 or 363-7230.

The Westfield Quilters' Guild is having a Quilt Show on Friday and Saturday, September 10, 11, 2010 from 1am-5pm and Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 12-4pm. The show is entitled The Fabric of our Lives. Quilts, wall hangings, a quilter's challenge, raffle quilt, vendors, quilt appraisals, door prizes, guild cookbooks and refreshments will be available. Admission is $4.00. Additional information is available by calling 792-7214.

September 11th 2:30pm-7:30pm benefit for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. There will be food, kids games, raffles and a prize for the best dressed pirate. Parents must attend the event with their kids.