Volunteers to be advocates for residents living in long term care are needed. Genesee County Office for the Aging, Bank Street, Batavia, will hold and informational seminar on Wednesday, March 11, 1pm., for interested people willing to volunteer flexible time to this service. Call Deb Frank at 585-287-6378 for more information.

Come view the movie, " The Secret of Kells" and join in discussion afterwards, Thursday, March 12, 6pm, at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, LeRoy, next Community for Understanding discussion series will meet on Thursday, March 12, 7pm. "The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World", by Melinda Gates will be reviewed. (for more information call 768-7200 or go online)

The Holland Land Office Museum will host a children's craft morning, Saturday, March 14, 10am to noon, at the Museum, Main Street, Batavia. Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to make no sew pouches. To register call 343-4727.

CANCELLED Volunteers for Animals will host a " Spay" ghetti dinner, Saturday, March 14, 4:30pm to 7:30pm in the Notre Dame Cafeteria, Woodrow Road Entrance, Batavia. Spaghetti with homemade sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, cookies, and beverage. Eat in or take out. All proceeds benefit the animals.