Erie County Legislators Lynne Dixon and Joseph Lorigo, along with County Clerk Chris Jacobs, remind shoppers that the Autism Services' gift wrapping table will be open at the Galleria Mall through Christmas Eve.

Donations collected help raise funds to help the organization continue to provide much needed services for local residents on the Autism Spectrum. The table is located near the Apple Store and provides gift wrapping services daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Monday, Dec. 24. For a small donation, shoppers can get their gifts beautifully wrapped and support Autism Services.

Price List:

Jewelry Box/CD - $1.75

Small (for: Scarves, Gloves, etc - $2.25

Medium A (for: Shirts, Blouses, etc.) - $3.25

Medium B (for: Larger Shirts, Sweaters, etc.) - $4.00

Large (for: Robes, Multiple Shirts, etc.) - $4.50

Annunciation Church in Elma will hold a Memorial/Solidarity Mass at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, in honor of the grieving families and those who lost their lives in the school shooting last Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.

“As the Body of Christ we are not apart from what is unfolding in Newtown,” said Rev. Eugene Ulrich, pastor of Annunciation Church. “St. Rose of Lima Parish in Newtown is becoming a centering place for prayer. Children in the their First Communion class are among the innocent ones lost.”

The public is invited to attend the Mass, which will be followed by refreshment in Selbert Hall. Annunciation Church is located at 7580 Clinton St. 

Save big and be safe this holiday season by focusing on energy efficiency

With the holiday season officially upon us, it’s important to make time to celebrate with family and friends and holiday lighting is a key part of those festivities.  By following a few simple tips customers can benefit from a more environmentally friendly, safe and cost-effective way to light up the holiday season.

One of the best solutions for holiday decorating needs is the use of LED lighting.  These energy-efficient miniature or light-emitting diode (LED) lights have definite advantages over traditional lighting because they use 90 percent less energy which results in significant savings.