In the news for Nov. 19, 2011

•Hartland United Methodist Church, 8017 Ridge Road, Gasport, will hold a free weekly supper at the church each Wednesday during the Advent season. Advent is the period beginning four weeks before Christmas and marks the coming of Christ into the world.

The suppers will consist of a half sandwich, a bowl of soup, a beverage and dessert. These suppers are for anyone in the community who would like to share both food and fellowship. Scheduled dates are Nov. 30, and Dec. 7, 14 and 21 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Food will be prepared and served by church members and other volunteers.

For more information, call 772-2376.

•November is Native American Heritage Month and Old Fort Niagara is celebrating by hosting a series of special programs.

On Saturday, Nov. 19, the fort will host Native Heritage Day with a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. at the Fort Niagara Officers Club. Attendees are asked to bring a dish from their heritage to share. Following the dinner at 6:30 p.m., there will be a social with Native-style dancing. To RSVP or obtain more information, contact Belinda Patterson, assistant program manager, at 745-7611, ext. 226.

For more information, visitwww.oldfortniagara.org or call 745-7611.

•The Town of Porter winter parking ordinance will be in place from Dec. 1 to April 1, 2012. No parking is allowed on town roads from 2 to 6 a.m. during this period. For more information, call 791-3831.