OCTOBER 11

Arts and craft sale and café. 8 am-1 pm. Handcrafted items, home cooking. Browse more than 20 vendors and enjoy a tasty meal. Black Creek leisure homes, 3033 Townline Rd., Stevensville.

OCTOBER 16

Niagara's Association of Social Workers sponsor an expert panel discussing "Poverty in Niagara: Rethinking our Responses." Join us at 7 pm in room CE-102 at Regional Headquarters, 2201 St. David's Road. No cost. Light refreshments. Call (905) 937-9706.

OCTOBER 17

Fall fun night for children at Trinity Lutheran Church. 3-6 pm for school age children. Supper is provided. Youth ages 12 and up are invited from 6:15 to 9 pm. Join the group for games, crafts, singing and lots of fun. Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 171 Bertie St. 905-871-2883.

OCTOBER 18

Kinsmen Pool book sale fundraiser. Fort Erie's 2nd annual Biggest Book Sale, 9 am-4 pm, Fort Erie Leisureplex Lions Hall. Proceeds to support the Kinsmen Pool committee and Library Teen Advisory Council. Books can be dropped off until Oct. 18 at Movie Gallery, 450 Garrison Rd. Please - no magazines or encyclopedias.

OCTOBER 18&19

BINATIONAL DOORS OPEN NIAGARA 2008 Discover the rich historical & architectural treasures of "The Niagaras." 101 historical & architecturally significant locations open their doors for this 7th annual free event. Call 1-888-849-5834 or visit www.doorsopenniagara.com

OCTOBER 20

Owl Update with Kay McKeever from the Owl Foundation in VIneland speaks at the Bert Miller Nature Club on Mon., Oct. 20th, 7 p.m. Stevensville Conservation Clubhouse. General public welcome. For information call 905-871-5856.

UNTIL OCTOBER 26

Trinkets Treats And Treasures at Gypsy Theatre. Every Sunday from 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Antiques, collectibles, meats and cheese, fruits and vegetables, children's clothing, knick knacks, this and that, odds and ends, fresh fish, flowers. Open air market in the Gypsy Theatre parking lot, 465 Central Ave.

OCTOBER 25

'70's Disco - Halloween Dance: _Presented by Niagara Action for Animals. We are bringing Studio 54 to Fort Erie for one night only, so dig out your grooviest or your spookiest costume and join us at the Optimist Hall, 1555 Gilmore Road at 7pm. Tickets are only $5 each they include a Hot and Cold buffet at 10pm, spooky music, and shagadelic prizes. Call 905-994-6165 or 905-682-4970 for ticket information or log onto our website for all the details. www.niagaraactionforanimals.org. All the proceeds from this event will be helping all animals.

ONGOING

Blackcreek Stevensville Lions Bottle Drive - ongoing All bottles,cans,cartons from the LBCO and beer store. Proceeds go towards the community. Call Flo @ 905-994-6941 for more info. We will pick up.

THE ARTS

OCTOBER 18

Heritage Arts presents Bridge to Bridge. 6-10 pm. Welcome Centre Crossroads, Bertie Street.

CLUBS/GROUPS

Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region Support Groups for Caregivers meets the first Wednesday of each month (except July & August), 7p.m. - 8:30p.m. at Eventide Home For The Aged, 5050 Jepson Street, Niagara Falls. For info call 905-687-3914.

Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region Support Groups for Caregives meets the first Wednesday of each month (except July & August), 1:30p.m. - 3p.m. at the Residence On Garrison, 373 Garrison Road, Fort Erie. For info call 905-687-3914.

OCTOBER 1-NOVEMBER 5

Way of the Drum for Children. This is a six-week program that uses drumming and rhythm exercises to express emotions, manage stress, achieve a sense of internal balance and communicate non-verbally. For children ages 7 - 16 years who are living with cancer in their lives, no prior experience in drumming is necessary. 4:30 - 6 pm at Wellspring Niagara Stevensville Satellite Centre 2763 Stevensville Road, Unit 3, Stevensville. To register please call Wellspring Niagara Stevensville: 905-382-6121 Toll-Free: 1-888-707-1277

LIBRARY

OCTOBER 21, 22

Tales for Twos, Tuesday, 10:15 am at Centennial branch, Wednesday, 10:15 am at Crystal Ridge. A busy half hour of finger rhymes, circle games, stories and more for toddlers ages 24 to 36 months. $5 fee for 6 weeks. Call Hazel at 905 871-2546, ext. 306 to register for Centennial or 905-894-1281 to register for Crystal Ridge.