There will be a benefit for Olivia Maniace, a young girl awaiting a lung transplant, on Saturday, November 9, noon to 7pm, at the VFW Beachhead, Rt.98, Alexander. (for more information call 585-356-1794)

The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary will host a swiss steak dinner, Saturday, November 9, 5pm, at 529 West Main Street, Batavia. Dinner is by pre-Sale tickets only. Call 343-6284.

The Alzheimer's Association presents, " Understanding and responding to Dementia related behaviors", Tuesday, November 12, 4:30pm, at the Manor House, 427 East Main Street, Batavia. RSVP to 344-2345.

The Batavia Society of Artists is hosting artist Rebecca Maynard on Tuesday, November 12, 7pm, at Go Art, 201 East Main Street, Batavia. She will be doing a hands on Acrylic pour on Christmas ornaments and tiles. Non members welcome.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, East Main Street, LeRoy, will continue their series, " Community for Understanding", Thursday, November 14, 7pm. Discussion will be on the book, " the Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row" by Anthony Ray Hinton.