Thursday, Nov. 8- The Alden Historical Society pot luck supper and business meeting, 6 pm, at the Community Center. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass. Program portion 7:30 pm, Charles Zoerb, a veteran, will describe his experiences as a “legal counterfeiter” during the Vietnam War.

Friday, November 9- Meat Raffle, Basket Raffle. Doors open 5:30 pm, first spin 6:45 pm, Moose Lodge (5407 Broadway, Lancaster). $8 includes beer, wine, and pop. $10 reserves a table. 839-1655. Proceeds benefit BORNHAVA (Specialized Early Childhood Center of WNY). cburgess@bornhave.org.

Saturday, November 10- 27 Club, 7 pm, Crittenden Vol. Fire Co. (13415 Genesee St.). Enjoy a Rock N Roll journey with music and video production. $5, beer and wine available for donation, bring your own snacks. Tickets 937-9166.

Saturday, November 10- Annunciation Church hosts Chris Wilson Concert, 7:30 pm, open to the public, free will offering. 683-5254 or www.annunciation.cc.

Saturday November 10,- Free Turkey Dinner, 4:00 to 6:00 pm, The Marilla United Methodist Church (MUMC), 1910 Two Rod Road, Marilla. A free will offering will be held with all donations going to Rise Against Hunger.

Saturday, November 10- Vendor and Craft Fair, Basket Raffle, 11 am-3 pm, St. Nicodemus Lutheran Church (corner of Liberia and Four Rod Rd.). Food and drinks available. 652-6611.

Saturday, November 10- Holiday Bazaar, 9 am-3 pm, 50 vendors, wagon rides, balloon artist, kettle corn, hot choc., Santa and more. The Greenfields, 5949 Broadway, Lancaster. www.thegreenfields.org.

Saturday, November 10- from 9 am to 3 pm, The Alden Presbyterian Church Craft and Vendor Fair , corner of Broadway and Crittenden Roads.

Sunday, November 11- Veteran’s Day Steak Dinner, noon-4 pm, Lt. Col. Matt Urban VFW Post 7275 (3741 Walden Ave., Lancaster). $12 pre-sale, $13 at the door. Take out available. 681-8387.

Sunday, November 11- Genesee Society of Model Engineers Great Batavia Train Show, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, Richard C. Call Arena at Genesee Community College. Vendor tables and door prizes.

Saturday, November 17- Half Way to Dyngus Day Party, 4-8 pm, Lt. Col. Matt Urban VFW Post 7275 (3741 Walden Ave., Lanc.), $8 cover (music, drink specials, Polish food), 681-8387.

Airline at ACS opens November 15th at 7 pm and will run November 16th and 17th at 7 pm with a Saturday matinee at 2 pm. Tickets online at aldenschools.org/boxoffice,

Sunday, November 25- Alexander Fire Dept. Christmas Craft and Vendor Show, 10 am – 3 pm, over 80 tables available (table rental call Barbara 585-507-9930. Alexander Rec. Hall (10708 Alexander Rd., Alexander).

Tues., Nov. 27th- The Akron/Newstead Seniors will be holding a Night of Shopping & Sweets on from 5-8 pm at the Newstead Fire Hall (5691 Cummings Rd., Akron). Admission and desserts are free, refreshments will be available to purchase, information call Sarah 542-6645 or syoung@townofnewstead.com.