Friday, March 1- World Day of Prayer Service, 1 pm, Alden Presbyterian Church (13298 Broadway). Refreshments following the service.
Sunday, March 3- All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast, Newstead Fire Hall (Cummings Road), 7:30- 1pm. Adults $8, kids $5.
Monday, March 4- Red Cross blood Drive, Alden Presbyterian Church, 13298 Broadway. 11 am-4 pm. Schedule appt. at 1-800-red-cross or at www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Power Red Cell donation available.
Tuesday, March 5- Youth Baseball and Softball registration, Alden Community Center, 6-9 pm.
Wednesday, March 6- Learn About Adolescent Vaping, 6-8 pm, Lancaster Opera House. Hosted by Erie County Legislator john Bruso, sponsored by Alden Substance Abuse Coalition and FOCUS-Lancaster Depew Area Addiction Prevention Coalition.
Saturday, March 9- Murder Mystery Mayhem, 6:30 pm, Alden American Legion Post (13143 Broadway). $25 includes the mystery, beer, wine and pizza. Tickets available at the American Legion Post or Marie’s Diner.
Saturday, March 9- ACS Bulldogs Sports Boosters Meat Raffle, 6 pm, Lancaster Depew Moose Lodge.
Saturday, March 9- Craft and Vendor Far, 10 am-3 Pm, Millgrove Vol. Fire Dept., 116212 Genesee St., Alden. Food will be available. Proceeds benefit the Fire Dept. Sponsored by the Auxiliary.
Saturday, March 16- Alden Hook and Ladder Fire Company Spring Sportsman’s Raffle, 6-10 pm, 11 main tickets, 7 side raffles. Ticket includes food and refreshments. www.aldenfire.com or get tickets from any member.
Tuesday, March 19 –Village Sesquicentennial’s Vintage Bingo Night, Liberal Hall (American Legion), 6 pm.
Saturday, March 23- Fisherman’s Flea Market, 9 am-3 pm, Alexander Firemen’s Rec hall (10708 Rt. 98). Admission is $2, 12 and under-free. Lunch can be purchased. Joe 440-0004.
Saturday, March 23- Benefit for Dave Gutowski, 3-9 pm, Bennington Lanes (Clinton Street). $20 includes spaghetti dinner and live music. Basket raffle and 50/50. For information or to donate call Sherry 585-365-7830. Tickets available at head East Salon.
Saturday, March 23- Village Sesquicentennial’s Movie Night at Liberal Theater (American Legion), 7 pm.
Sunday, March 31- Great Batavia Train Show, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, Genesee Community College (Richard C. Call Arena), Batavia. Vendor tables, free parking, snack bar. www.gsme.org.
Sunday, March 31- Ladies Luncheon Spring Fling, Tailgate theme, Chinese Auction Newstead Fire Hall (Cummings Rd), Noon lunch at 1 pm tickets 716-908-6562.