Thursday, Nov. 13- Alden Historical Society annual meeting and pot luck supper, Community Center, 6 pm. Bring dish to pass

Saturday, November 15- Meat and Turkey Raffle and Theme Basket Auction, doors open at 6, raffle starts at 7 pm. Bowmansville Fire Dept. (36 Main St., Bowmansville), $5 admission includes slice of pizza, beer, pop, coffee, and snacks.

Saturday, November 15-Pet Connection Chicken BBQ and Basket Auction, 3-6 pm, East Aurora Moose Lodge (905 Main St.), dinners are take out only, $9.50.

Saturday, November 15- Craft and Vendor Fair, 10 am-2 pm, many vendors, Chinese auction, lunch and desserts, admission is $1 or canned item for Alden/Marilla food pantry, Alden Presbyterian Church (corner of Broadway and Crittenden). Proceeds benefit missions of Service Ministry Team.

Saturday, November 15- Holiday Craft Sale, 8 am-3 pm, Lancaster Historical Society Museum (40 Clark Street), free admission/refreshments.

Sunday, November 16- Boiled Ham and Cabbage Dinner, noon-5 pm, St. John’s school cafeteria, proceeds benefit St. John’s Matching Grant Fund. Adults $8, children 5-12 $5 and under 5 are free.

Monday, November 17- Canisius College Chorale performs at Annunciation Church (Clinton St., Elma), 7:30 pm, free admission.

Tuesday, November 18- Vendor Show/Open House/Free Lunch, 11 am-2 pm, Peregrine’s Landing (101 Sterling Dr., Orchard Park). Vendors includes Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, Premiere Jewelry, “31”, and Scentsy.

Saturday, November 22- Holiday Craft Sale, 8 am-3 pm, Lancaster Historical Society Museum (40 Clark Street), free admission/refreshments.

Sunday, November 23- Luncheon/Bazaar, 11 am-2 pm, baked goods, cookie booth, craft vendors, raffles, Santa, and lunch items available. Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (10675 Alleghany Rd., Darien Center).

Sunday, November 23- Concert for a Cause, St. John’s Folk Group performs at 6:30 pm, a social will follow, admission is nonperishable food item or monetary donation for the Alden/Marilla Food Pantry.

Wednesday, November 26- Community Thanksgiving Service, 7 pm, Grace in Community Church (11269 Broadway, Alden).

Sunday, November 30- Christmas Arts and Crafts Show, Alexander Fire Dept. Rec. Hall, 10 am-3 pm, over 80 tables, free admission, table rental call Barbara 585-507-9930.