Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, has launched Tops' "50th Anniversary Free For All Gigantic Grocery Giveaway."

Sea Scouts Ship 1812 will host a recruitment and open house on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Village of Lewiston Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.

The Niagara County Department of Mental Health recently recognized three members of its community services board of directors.

"Vampires and witches and ghosts, oh my!" It's time for Old Falls Street's third annual "Monster Mash Breakfast," a Halloween-themed breakfast for costumed children ages 12 and under, on Saturday, Oct. 27.

The towns of Porter and Lewiston Democratic committees are hosting a "Meet the Democratic Candidates" event from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 20, at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St., in Youngstown.

The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central and Rotary District 7090 is now seeking candidates to participate in a Rotary program early next year in the Philippines.

Youngstown Recreation will hold its annual Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 1 p.m. The party will be held in the Red Brick School Village Center gym.

The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday. The Lewiston Police Department is not on the agenda, but the LPD-village stalemate over funding is on the minds of many.

St. Peter's R.C. School in Lewiston has recently participated in Jumpstart's Read for the Record, which is an annual reading celebration in the U.S. that highlights the need for a quality early education by mobilizing adults and children to set a record for the largest shared reading experience.

In its ongoing efforts to assist practices in utilizing technology to improve the quality and coordination of patient care, HEALTHeLINK recently recognized the achievements of 59 primary care practices, including five in Niagara County, that have reached Patient Centered Medical Home certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance by using Western New York's clinical information exchange.

Video entered in national competition to determine best 'Pink Glove Dance' video.

The Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport, is sponsoring a Krolick's chicken barbecue (dine in or take out) on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or when sold out. The meal includes a half chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, roll and butter. Tickets are $9.50 presale and $10 on the day of the event.

Parents, get your babies, pictures and cameras ready, because Mount St. Mary's Hospital is having its annual "Baby Reunion," this year featuring all of the children who were born at the hospital during 2011, and their families.

If you have some interesting old window frames sitting around the garage, recycle/reuse them for an exciting art project that will benefit the restoration of one of the most historic buildings in the village, the Lewiston Opera Hall at 736 Center St.

The Town of Porter Historical Society invites readers to attend its next monthly program. "200 Years of Porter History," which was created to celebrate the bicentennial of the Town of Porter, will be presented at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15, in the Ransomville Historical Preservation Room (Ransomville Road behind the Ransomville Library).

New York State Assembly candidate Robert M. Restaino has announced that he was endorsed by the executive board of Service Employees International Union Local 200 United in the race for the 145th Assembly District.

The legendary Lennon Sisters, of Lawrence Welk fame, recently performed to a sold-out audience at The Historic Riviera Theater in North Tonawanda. Following the show, the siblings met sisters Eva (Jonsson) Nicklas and Kathleen (Jonsson) Godwin.

The annual "Candy Cane Lane Craft Show" at the Newfane United Methodist Church on Main Street will be held Friday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. Applications can be obtained by calling Pat at 716-778-7705 and must be returned no later than Oct. 22. Spaces are limited, so register early.

The annual Town of Newfane Holiday Light Up, presented by the Newfane Business and Professional Association takes place Friday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. Activities include a parade, featuring Santa on a horse-drawn wagon, free cookies and hot chocolate, shops open until 8 p.m. and more.

The Lewiston Police Department announces the first meeting of the Lewiston Police Explorers Post will be Thursday Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. at the LPD offices on Creek Road.

Lewiston No. 2 Volunteer Fire Co., 1705 Saunders Settlement Road, will hold a fire prevention open house on Saturday, Oct. 13, from noon to 5 p.m. to kick-off Fire Prevention Week.

The 100th anniversary of the War of 1812 was celebrated with a plaque installation in front of Barton Hill.

The 200th anniversary will be slightly more grandiose.

If you have ever thought of researching your family tree, now is the perfect time. The Lewiston Public Library, specifically the Jon F. Popkey Genealogy Room, located at 305 S. Eighth St., Lewiston, is now the newest FamilySearch affiliate library.

Visible work continued this week outside of Lewiston No. 1 Volunteer Fire Co.,'s North Sixth Street firehall.

Come sip the wine (and eat the chowder). The annual Winetique Festival, presented by the Sanborn Business & Professional Association, will be held Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Sanborn Firehall, located at 5811 Buffalo St., Sanborn.

Members and guests of the Youngstown Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 5 p.m. at the Youngstown Red Brick School Village Center, 240 Lockport St., for fall cleanup of the Youngstown civic beds.

Rosanna Macri, office coordinator in NU's Office of Residence Life, has received the Outstanding Employee Award. Macri, a Niagara Falls resident, was presented with the award by the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque.

Murphy Orchards, 2402 McClew Road in Burt, will offer a "Blessing of the Animals," led by newly ordained interfaith minister the Rev. Ed Tormay, on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church - North Ridge will offer an all-you-can-eat roast pork dinner, Sunday, Oct. 7, from noon to 2 p.m. at the church, 4169 Church Road, Town of Cambria. Dinners are $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under eat free.

Lions World Sight Day is Oct. 10. Lions International President Wayne A. Madden notes that, since 1998, Lions World Sight Day has been held each October to focus attention on eliminating preventable blindness and improving sight.

The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees approved a motion Monday allowing Mayor Terry Collesano to sign a lease with the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce to relocate the tourism and marketing agency into the Lewiston Welcome Center in Academy Park. The lease takes effect on Jan. 1, 2013, and runs until Dec. 31, 2017.

Boy Scout Connor Wells of Lockport recently completed his community project to achieve the Eagle Scout rank by constructing and donating 10 custom-made, wheelchair accessible picnic tables for the residents at many of the group homes operated by Niagara Cerebral Palsy.

Discord between the Village of Lewiston, the Lewiston Police Department and the Town of Lewiston escalated to new heights Thursday.

"Wine, Chocolate & Cheese" will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Cambria Volunteer Fire Co., 4631 Cambria-Wilson Road.

All Metal Works in Gasport recently held its fourth annual "Domstock" barbecue and concert fundraiser. The event raised $11,000 for Niagara Hospice.

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows members (I.O.O.F.) of Sacarissa Bell Rose Lodge No. 307 are grateful for the help of local community service volunteers, including high school students David Wolf, Caitlyn Swanson and Angelina Fulsetti.

Niagara County Board of Elections reports that the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election is Friday, Oct. 12.

October is the time of year when children and families artfully decorate pumpkins, and display these works for friends and neighbors. Now, your most decorative, scariest, funniest or craziest pumpkin designs can win you one of three great prizes in the Niagara Frontier Publications pumpkin-carving contest.

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The acclaimed Dallas Children's Theater will bring its national touring production of "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!" to the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston on May 22, 2013.