Events

Blessing of the Animals

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10-11:30 a.m.

St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, 13021 West Main St., Alden, in the parking lot

Live, photos, sharing stories — however you'd like to 'bring' your animal.

Last day to register to vote

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026

Voter registrations must be received by the Erie County Board of Elections by Oct. 24 to vote in the Nov. 3 general election. Check your registration at VOTE411.org or elections.erie.gov, or call (716) 858-8891.

Early Voting, General Election

Saturday, Oct. 24, to Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026

Alden Municipal Building, 13336 Broadway, Alden, NY 14004, or any Erie County early voting site

Sat., Oct. 24, and Sun., Oct. 25: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon., Oct. 26, through Fri., Oct. 30: noon to 9 p.m. Sat., Oct. 31, and Sun., Nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may vote at any early voting location in Erie County. Completed absentee ballots can also be dropped off at early voting sites. Erie County Board of Elections: (716) 858-8891.

Boozy Bingo & Basket Raffle to benefit Hope Chest Buffalo

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 · Doors open 6 p.m., first call 7 p.m.

Lancaster Elks Lodge, 33 Legion Pkwy, Lancaster, NY 14086

Hosted by the Breast Friends Dragon Boat Team

A bingo night and basket raffle hosted by the Breast Friends Dragon Boat Team, benefiting Hope Chest Buffalo, a nonprofit that supports breast cancer survivors in Western New York with exercise, paddling, nutrition and support services. $15 tickets include bingo boards and a chance at a door prize. Bring your own snacks, dabbers and singles. Extra boards, basket raffle tickets and tickets for two Bills jerseys will be on sale. Pop and water are included, and there's a cash bar. Tickets are presale only and will be mailed before the event: Venmo Connie Mackiewicz @BreastFriends (code 0768), include your mailing address, and call 716-316-0001 with questions.

Election Day (General Election)

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 · Polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

On Election Day, vote at your assigned polling place. Find it at VOTE411.org or elections.erie.gov, or call the Erie County Board of Elections at (716) 858-8891. What Alden voters need to know.

Alden Girls Basketball Krolick's Chicken Bar-B-Q

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 · 4-6 p.m.

Pickup at Alden Middle School

Pre-sale only, $18 per dinner. Dinners include a half chicken, salt potatoes, macaroni salad, and a roll with butter.

Pay with cash or Venmo (Brandon-Jones-602). Players and coaches have tickets.

All proceeds benefit Alden Girls Basketball (Modified, JV and Varsity).

Questions: contact Coach Brandon Jones at brandon_m_jones@hotmail.com or (716) 713-0722.

Senior Holiday Sights and Sounds Travel

Wednesday, Nov. 4, to Friday, Nov. 6, 2026

$635 per resident & member; $694 per non-resident (both based on double occupancy)

Alden Senior Travel, Helen Brown, (716) 937-6722

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Marilla Kiwanis 'Thanks-a-Lot Troops' Sock Drive: Town Hall Collection Box

Nov. 4, 5, 6, 10, 12 and 13, 2026 · During Town Hall hours

Marilla Town Hall (upstairs), 1740 Two Rod Rd., Marilla, NY 14102

Free (donate new socks)

The Kiwanis Club of Marilla is collecting new adult socks in any size for service members and veterans through its 'Thanks-a-Lot Troops' drive. The collection box is upstairs at Marilla Town Hall on Nov. 4, 5, 6, 10, 12 and 13.

Corfu-Pembroke Community Band Christmas Concert & Spaghetti Dinner

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 · 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Indian Falls Globalist Methodist Church, 7908 Alleghany Rd., Corfu, NY 14036

A Christmas concert with a spaghetti dinner and bake sale. Proceeds go to the Dr. David A. Stringham Scholarship Fund.

Town of Marilla Veterans Day Ceremony & Kiwanis Sock Collection

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 · 11 a.m.

Veterans Pavilion Park (new picnic shelter), Bullis Rd. and Two Rod Rd., Marilla, NY 14102

Free

Marilla's Veterans Day ceremony at the new picnic shelter. The Kiwanis Club of Marilla will collect new adult socks of any size for its 'Thanks-a-Lot Troops' drive, and every attendee gets an apple.

Alden Historical Society Annual Potluck Dinner & Membership Meeting

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 · 6:30 to about 8 p.m.

Alden Community Center, 13116 Main St., Alden, NY

A potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m., then the annual membership meeting and trustee election at about 7:15 p.m. At about 7:30 p.m., Rob Owens of The Alden Echo will speak about the paper and the legacy of the Alden Advertiser. Free; bring a dish to pass.

Download the flyer (PDF)

Elma Public Library Fall Book Sale

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 · 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Elma Public Library, 1860 Bowen Rd., Elma, NY 14059

Free admission

The library's fall used book sale, for all ages.

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TREEEmendous Raffle, Trees & Baskets

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026

Alden Presbyterian Church, 13298 Broadway, Alden

Doors open 10 a.m. Kitchen open for lunch from 11 a.m. Santa will be there noon to 2 p.m. Drawings begin at 3 p.m.

A raffle of up to 30 theme trees and up to 30 theme baskets, plus a bake sale. Raffle tickets are $5 a sheet or 5 sheets for $20. To reserve or donate a theme tree or gift basket, call 716-937-4682 and leave your information.

Chris Knight at the Bad Buffalo Listening Room

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 · 7 to 10 p.m.

Bad Buffalo Listening Room, 1470 Church St., Alden, NY 14004

Ticketed (sold out)

Country singer-songwriter Chris Knight plays an intimate listening-room show where the music comes first. Tickets are sold out.

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Akron/Newstead Senior Center Friendsgiving Dinner

Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026 · 5 p.m.

Akron/Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd., Akron, NY 14001

$6

The center's annual Thanksgiving dinner, with turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie, and entertainment by the Hastings Duo.

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Lancaster Lights the Night (Light Up Lancaster)

Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 · 5 to 9 p.m.

Girl Scout Garden, 4 Central Ave., Lancaster, NY 14086

Free

The Village of Lancaster's holiday kickoff and tree lighting.

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Holiday Craft Show at St. Gabriel's

Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026 · 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

St. Gabriel's Parish Center, 5721 Clinton St., Elma, NY 14059

A holiday craft fair with local vendors.

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What The Dickens? A Christmas Carol for Any Scrooge

Dec. 3-5 and 9-11, 2026

ACTS Theatre, 1470 Church St, Alden, NY 14004

By Matt Austin. Directed by Lori Gramza.

Times and tickets: acts-theatre.com

Murder on the Orient Express

Mar. 11-14 and 18-21, 2027

ACTS Theatre, 1470 Church St, Alden, NY 14004

By Agatha Christie, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. Directed by Karen Jablonski and Sue Kubik. A dinner theatre production.

Times and tickets: acts-theatre.com

ACTS Rising Stars: Once Upon A One More Time

June 10-12 and 17-19, 2027

ACTS Theatre, 1470 Church St, Alden, NY 14004

Directed by Lori Gramza. Music direction by Mark Leonard.

Times and tickets: acts-theatre.com

Alden Community Center weekly activities

Alden Community Center, 13116 Main St., Alden

Recreation Director: Michele Gadd

• Mondays, 9:30 a.m.: Tai Chi (chair and standing)
• Wednesdays, 10 a.m.: Exercise
• Thursdays, 10 a.m.: Yoga (chair and standing)
• Monday through Friday: Weekday lunch. Reservations required.

Monthly menus and activities are available at the center.