Following is a weekly listing of upcoming public events for those interested in health, fitness, nutrition and family support.The Buffalo News is now accepting more community events than ever for an expanded online calendar. If you would like your event included, submit the information two weeks in advance online atBuffaloNews.com/submit. Mail, fax and email submissions no longer are accepted.

FAMILY

The French Castle and rest of Old Fort Niagara will host a special Revolutionary War encampment on Saturday in which visitors can meet soldier and civilian reenactors, watch a battle demonstration, and learn about the forts strategic importance to the British during the war. (Sharon Cantillon/Buffalo News file photo)

Civic Holiday Weekend. Activities run through Monday in Niagara Falls, Ont., including Canadian Punjabi dancers from 3 to 11 p.m. Sunday in Queen Victoria Park, an expanded riverwalk promenade for pedestrians along the Niagara Parkway between Murray Street and Table Rock Centre through the long weekend, free outdoor concerts from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday through Monday in Queen Victoria Park and a fireworks display over the Falls at 10 p.m. Monday (weather-permitting). For more info, visit niagaraparks.com.

Used book sale. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, North Tonawanda History Museum, 54 Webster St., North Tonawanda. An estimated 70,000 books for purchase at 50 cents to $1 each.

Soldiers of the Revolution. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Old Fort Niagara, foot of the Robert Moses Parkway, north of Youngstown. Reenactments complements daily summer programming featuring the British occupation of the fort from 1775-1783. Visitors can meet soldier and civilian reenactors from both camps, watch a battle demonstration, and learn about the forts strategic importance to the British during the war. Events included in regular admission, which is $12 for adult, $8 for children aged 6 to 12, free for children under 5 and members of the Old Fort Niagara Association.

Veterans Welcome Home Event and Memorial Ceremony. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park, One Naval Park Cove. Ceremony will be held at noon with a reading of the names of local Service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service during the Post 9/11 conflict era. Open to all veterans and their families. A car cruise, tours of the naval ships, and activities for children are part of the event. The VA Western New York Healthcare System hosts this event.

Hot dog sale. To benefit the Tonawandas Erie Canal/Gateway Lions Club, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 Valu Home Center, Delton Plaza, 4264 Delaware Ave., Town of Tonawanda.

Battle of the Books. 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Erie Community College South Campus Gymnasium, 4041 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park. Public welcome to team trivia competition is open to youth entering grades six through nine. The public is encouraged to attend and support their favorite library teams. This years Battle will honor David Fairlie, a beloved and dedicated librarian from Clarence Public Library who died earlier this year. Fairlie coached several Clarence teams to victory throughout the history of Battle of the Books, For more info, call 858-8900 or visit buffalolib.org. Free.

Family Fun on Saturday Afternoon. Noon to 5 p.m. today, next Saturday, Middle Block, Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls. Arts and crafts, interactive childrens performers, Exercise Like the Animals fitness sessions and block party from noon to 2 p.m. Free.

Memory Minders. 10 a.m. Monday, Friday, The Dale Center, 33 Ontario St., Lockport. Social day program for adults with mild memory loss. For more info, call 433-1886 or visit daleassociation.com. $30 per day.

Erie County Fair. Noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Aug. 20 (midway hours 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.), Erie County Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway. Special events include $2 admission, $2 parking on opening day or free admission with a canned food donation; $4 admission and $4 parking on Thursday; free firefighter and auxiliary admission on Friday; free admission Aug. 13 for veterans, active military and auxiliary; $5 admission Aug. 15. General admission is $10 for adults and $7 for those 60 and older; advance sale tickets available through Tuesday at Tops Markets cost $7 for adults and $5 for those 60 and older. Children 12 and younger are free at the fair. For more info, visit ecfair.org.

Storytime. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Canalside. For families and young children up to age 8. Free.

Young Audiences teen showcase. Youth apprentices aged 14 to 18 share what they have learned this summer when it comes to visual arts, theater and book arts, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Downtown Library Ring of Knowledge, 1 Lafayette Square, to celebrate the teens as they showcase all they have learned this summer.

Lewiston Art Festival. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 12-13, Center Street, Lewiston. Showcasing the work of more than 175 professional and student artists from 13 states as far away as Alaska, Florida and Texas. Chalk competition next Saturday. Street musicians, entertainers and performers will add their musical ambiance to the show.

OUTDOOR FITNESS

BIKE, RUN, WALK

Run 716. 15K individual or relay race, 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Flying Bison Brewing Co., 840 Seneca St.; post-party at the brewery starts at 9:30 a.m. with the band Hit N Run. To register and for more details, visit run716.com.

Slow Roll Buffalo.Meet at 5:30 p.m., roll at 6:30 p.m. Monday,

Slow Roll Buffalo starts and ends Monday at Olivencia Community Center, 261 Swan St. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)

Roughly 10-mile guided ride for all ages and abilities. Free. First-time riders should register at slowrollbuffalo.org.

Medicinal herb walk. 11 a.m. Tuesday, Reinstein Woods, 93 Honorine Drive, Cheektowaga. For adults and children 12 and older. Registration required by calling 683-5959. Free.

Campus WheelWorks outing.6 p.m. Tuesday, Campus WheelWorks, 744 Elmwood Ave. Five categories range from fast-paced, 30-mile course to a shorter ice cream ride. Bike helmet mandatory. For information on this and other excursions, visit campuswheelworks.com.

Campus WheelWorks outing. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Campus WheelWorks, 744 Elmwood Ave. Five categories range from fast-paced, 30-mile course to a shorter ice cream ride. Bike helmet mandatory. For information on this and other excursions, visit campuswheelworks.com.

Niagara Frontier Bike Club. Local cycle club offers daily rides to its members. Weekday rides vary from 20-30 miles with weekend rides from 25-100 miles. For membership and more information, visit nfbc.com.

Checkers Running Club track sessions. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Williamsville North High School track, 1595 Hopkins Road, Amherst. Includes Childrens Track, Zero to 5K program and training. The club also organizes group fun runs and cross-country meets at various locations. Members get discounts on race entry fees and enjoy social gatherings including an annual picnic. For membership and program info, visit checkersac.org.

Walking on Wednesday. Brisk, 30-minute walk at noon Wednesday, Kaminski Park outside Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton streets. Presented by the Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo.

BOOTCAMP

Boot Camp. 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, Friday, Edward F. Loomis Park, Loomis Bay Road, Ashville. Free.

Jada Blitz Body Boot Camp. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Canalside. Fast paced workout for maximum results. Will sample Balanced Body meals and offer fitness class participants 15 percent off with the code Canalside. Free.

Boot Camp. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Garrison Park, Garrison Road, Amherst. Free.

Boot Camp. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Goehle Marina, 767 Market St., Lockport. Free.

DANCE AND ZUMBA

Zumba. 10 a.m. today, next Saturday, Artpark, Lewiston. Free.

FreeStyle Barre. 10 a.m. today, next Saturday, Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson St. Free.

BollyX. 11 a.m. Saturday, Canalside. Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world. Free.

Bellydance. 9 a.m. Sunday, Canalside. Aerobic style fitness with Belly Dance moves. You may be surprised how slightly changing your fitness routine can challenge your muscles. No experience needed. Free.

Hip Hop Cardio. GoPole Fitness presents this dance fitness class, 11 a.m. Sunday, Canalside. Free.

Zumba. 5 p.m. Monday, Goehle Marina, 767 Market St., Lockport. Free.

Zumba. 6 p.m. Monday, Bassett Park, 359 359 Klein Road, Amherst. Free.

ConfiDANCE. 6 p.m. Monday, Canalside. Jazz fitness class. Free.

Salsa in the Park. Sarah Haykel, director of Salsa for the Soul, will lead this class from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Rose Garden at Marcy Casino, Delaware Park. $5 includes lesson and dance social. Beginners and singles welcomed and encouraged. For more info, visit sarahhaykel.com/dance.

Barre Centric. 7 p.m. Monday, Canalside. Body sculpting with ballet, yoga and Pilates fitness exercises. Free.

Everyone Can Dance. 10 a.m. Tuesday, Canalside. Dance fitness and games for all ages. Free.

BollyX. 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cheektowaga Town Park, 2600 Harlem Road. Free.

Zumba. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Day Road Park, 5014-5098 Day Road, Lockport. Free.

Zumba. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Canalside.

Zumba. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Westwood Park, 175 Pavement Road, Lancaster.

Zumba. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Krull Park, 6108 E. Lake Road, Olcott.

Zumba. 10 a.m. Thursday, Cheektowaga Town Park, 2600 Harlem Road.

BollyX. 9:30 a.m. Friday, Clarence Town Park, 10405 Main St.

KIDS FITNESS

Youth Circuit. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Delaware Park at the Amherst Street/Colvin Avenue green space.

Little Gym of Williamsville fitness. 10 a.m. Friday, Canalside. Designed for children ages 4 months to 12 years old.

PADDLE

Kayaking with Tina. Smartstart Paddling Orientation classes, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in July, August and Sept. 7, Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island; beginner classes at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. July 8 and 23 and Aug. 20, Wilson Tuscarora State Park. A kayak, paddle and life jacket will be provided. Space is limited, so sign up early. Call 282-5154 to register.

Kayak safety courses. Throughout the summer at various rates through Seabirds International. For more info, visit seabirds.co or email seabird.ava@gmail.com.

Wear It on the Water Paddle Fest. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., next Saturday, Wilson Tuscarora State Park. Free classes, demonstrations and boating safety info. Free T-shirt to first 100 participants wearing a life jacket to the Life Jacket Flash Mob at 1 p.m.

PILATES, TAI CHI, YOGA

Ava Cowan, 6, does a bridge pose during free a yoga class at Canalside. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News file photo)

HEAL Bflo Yoga. 10 a.m. today, next Saturday, Bidwell Park, Elmwood Avenue at Bidwell Parkway.

Yoga on the Green. 9 a.m. Sunday, Kenmore Farmers Market, Village Green at 2919 Delaware Ave. For more info, visit vedayogaspace.com. Suggested donation $5 to $15.

Qigong. 9 a.m. Sunday, Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Cheektowaga. $8.

Summer Sunday Yoga. Last day of the season at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, the Great Lawn at the Darwin Martin House, 125 Jewett Parkway. Vinyasa class led by Yoga Parkside. $10; each ticket includes a buy-one, get-one-free Darwin Martin House Tour coupon.Preregistration required at yogaparkside.com/shop.

Yoga. 10 a.m. Sunday, Delaware Park near the Rose Garden. Free.

Pilates. 11 a.m. Monday, Lakewood Beach, Hartley Park, 531 E. Terrace Ave., Lakewood. Free.

Yoga. 5:30 p.m. Monday, Larkin Square, 745 Seneca St. Free.

OWM Yoga Downtown. 5:30 p.m. Monday, The Westin Buffalo, 250 Delaware Ave. $5. In case of rain, classes will be held at OWM Yoga Downtown studio, 235 S. Elmwood Avenue, Suite 120. Preregister at owmyogadowntown.com or drop in. Open to hotel guests and the public.

Yoga. 6:30 p.m. Monday, Westwood Park, 175 Pavement Road, Lancaster. Free.

Yoga at Graycliff. Gentle hatha yoga 6 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Frank Lloyd Wrights Graycliff Estate, 6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby. Six classes cost $60; drop in for $15 a class. For more info, email crescmnyoga@yahoo.com

Tai chi. 6 p.m., Tuesday, Lakewood Beach, Hartley Park, 531 E. Terrace Ave., Lakewood.

Yoga. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Chestnut Ridge Park, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park. Free.

Power Pilates. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Wilkeson Pointe, Buffalo Outer Harbor, 225 Fuhrmann Blvd. Free.

Pilates. 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Day Road Park, 5014-5098 Day Road, Lockport. Free.

Yoga. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Colby Park, High Street at Michigan Avenue, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. Free.

Yoga. 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Garrison Park, Garrison Road, Amherst. Free.

Sunset yoga. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Krull Park, 6108 E. Lake Road, Olcott. Free.

Yoga. 6 p.m. Thursday, Ellicott Creek Park, 1 Ellicott Creek Drive, Town of Tonawanda. Free.

Power Yoga Buffalo. 6 p.m. Friday, Canalside. Free.

OTHER CLASSES

Garage kettlebell. 9 a.m. Saturday, Canalside. Free.

Full Body Blast, By Harmony Fitness. 10 a.m. today, next Saturday, Canalside. Combines resistance training, cardiovascular training, stretching and flexibility, fat burning, and muscle building components. Free.

Turbo Kick Live. 10 a.m. Sunday, Canalside. Cardio-kickboxing party that tones muscles and torches fat. Free.

SilverSneakers. Senior fitness by Sow it Now Fitness, 10 a.m. Monday, Canalside. Free.

RevFit. 6 p.m. Monday, Canalside. Total body circuit workout. Free.

Cardio kickboxing. 6 p.m. Monday, Goehle Marina, 767 Market St., Lockport. Free.

Bodyweight Strength Training. 9 a.m. Tuesday, Allen Park playground, 31 Hughes St., Jamestown. Free.

Pound. 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, Allen Park bandshell, 31 Hughes St., Jamestown. Free.

Life coaching and guided meditation. 5 p.m. Tuesday, Canalside. Free.

Pound Garage. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Canalside. Modern-day fusion of movement and music with weighted drumsticks designed for a full body interval workout. Free.

Catalyst kickboxing. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Canaside. Free.

Josh & Friends. Circuit training exercise programs by Sow it Now Fitness to music for ambulatory teens and adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities, 10 a.m. Thursday, Canalside. Free.

Cardio Kickboxing. 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Larkin Square, 745 Seneca St. Free.

Cardio Kickboxing. 6 p.m. Friday, Bassett Park, 359 Klein Road Amherst. Free.

BAMF Ninja/Parkour. 7 p.m. Friday, Canalside. Learn how to navigate obstacles in your environment as effectively and efficiently as possible. Get very good at getting over, under, around and through just about anything. Free.

INDOOR FITNESS

DANCE

The Queen City Contra Dancers will meet Saturday in the Unitarian Universalist Church in the Elmwood Village. All dances are open to the public and beginners are welcome. (Sharon Cantillon/Buffalo News file photo)

Contra dancing. Queen City Contra Dancers teach lessons at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by dancing at 8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Elmwood Avenue at West Ferry Street. Cost is $10; $8 for members; $6 for students and free for children under 12. For more info, visit qccd.org.

International Folk Dance. 10 a.m. Monday, Unitarian Universalist Church, 695 Elmwood Ave. Instruction by Martha Malkiewicz with half-hour advance class at 11 a.m. For info, call 816-5049. $2.

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