Countryside Garden Club meeting Sept. 8

The Countryside Garden Club of Elma will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the home of Myretta Zimpher on Hessland Court. An instructional class on foam stamping will follow the business meeting and lunch.

Aurora Women’s Club planning social event

The Aurora Women's Club will hold its annual new membership social beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, For more information, call Johanna at 655-6736 or Esther at 652-4985.

Fire auxiliary seeks vendors for flea market

The Elma Fire Auxiliary will sponsor a flea market and Chinese auction from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in the Elma Fire Co. Social Hall, 2945 Bowen Road. Tables are $12 each. For reservations, call Karen at 668-5757.

Marilla church barbecuing Sept. 18

Marilla United Methodist Church is holding its annual chicken and rib barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at 1910 Two Rod Road, Marilla. Call 652-7465 for more information.

Ox Roast celebrating 35th year

The 35th annual Labor Day Ox Roast will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, at Firemen’s Field, Pine Street Extension, East Aurora. More than 3,000 lbs. of beef will be served. Enjoy food and entertainment at this fundraiser for the East Aurora Firemen. Call 652-8200 for more information.

EA American Legion Post to hold steak roast

East Aurora American Legion Post 362 will host a steak roast from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at 1 Legion Drive, East Aurora. Dine at the post or take your food home. Call Charlie at 652-3615 for more information.

Senior Center opens doors to new members

The East Aurora Senior Center is having an open house and program registration event from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 13, at 101 King St., Suite A, East Aurora. Call 652-7934 for additional information. Refreshments will be served.

Elma Historical Society bringing in guest speaker

The Elma Historical Society will host speaker Peter Jablonski at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at the Elma Senior Center, 3007 Bowen Road, Elma. Jablonski will present a program on historical and collectible artifacts found in, under and around privies. For more information, contact Marlene Baumgartner at 652-9458.

Holy Name Society studying genealogy

The St. Gabriel’s Church Holy Name Society is sponsoring a genealogy workshop in conjunction with the Polish Genealogical Society of New York State from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the church’s hall, 5271 Clinton St., Elma. For more information, call 675-8632.

Recreation programs open for fall registration

The Town of Aurora Recreation Department recently opened registration for its fall recreation programs, including swimming classes, theater studies and several sports. Contact the department at 652-8866 or go online to www.aurorarec. com for more information.

East Aurora art gallery plans story book tour

Alixandra Martin, illustrator of the upcoming “The Scariest Dream Ever,” by Maria Divencenzo, and owner of redFISH Art Studios, is planning a special day of magic and mystery to celebrate the book’s release with an all-day event for children Saturday, Sept. 18. For more information, call 655-3125.

Volunteers sought for Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels WNY is seeking volunteers to join the Driving Force Volunteer Team, as a volunteer shortage in Buffalo has people on a waiting list for meals. Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals to 1,600 homebound elderly and disabled people daily. Volunteering requires approximately one hour per delivery day, with no special skills or training needed. For more information, call 822-2002 or visit the website www. mealsonwheelswny. org.

Classic cars on display this summer

East Aurora Vietnam Veterans Classic Car and Bike Cruise Nights will be held at 5 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, including Monday, Sept. 20, at the East Aurora American Legion Post 362, 1 Legion Drive, East Aurora. Admission is free and open to the public. Call 652-4376 for more information.

Oktoberfest returns for third year at Moose

The East Aurora Moose Lodge will host its third annual Oktoberfest celebration from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at 905 Main St., East Aurora. Available will be authentic German food and imported German beer, accompanied by music by The Auslanders. The event is open to the public. Tickets will be available at the door.

Lutheran Church having roast beef dinner

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will host a roast beef dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at its hall, 360 Main St., Elma. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children between the ages of 5 and 10. Take-out will also be available. For more information, call 668-4320.