Night of Novel Approaches Book Group Discussion, The Quiet American; Barnes & Noble, Town Square Mall, 2443 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal. 7:30 p.m. 770-9505.

Open Dance, 7 p.m.: beginner ballroom dancing; 8 p.m.: intermediate ballroom dancing; Kokopelli Ballroom, Winnie's Dance Ranch, 1 Delaware Ave., Endicott. 9-11 p.m.

Roberson International Folk Dancers, for all ages; American Civic Association, 131 Front St., Binghamton. 7:30-9:45 p.m. (basic steps class: 7-7:30 p.m.). First visit free; $3 thereafter. 775-0283.

USA Dance Lessons, featuring beginner fox trot: 7-8 p.m.; beginner quickstep: 8-9 p.m.; social dance: 9-11 p.m.; Winnie's Dance Ranch, 1 Delaware Ave., Endicott. Lesson and dancing, $5; just dancing, $3.

Bats!, for ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult; Finch Hollow Nature Center, 1394 Oakdale Road, Johnson City. 9:30-11 a.m. $2. Reservations required: 729-4231.

Developmental Screenings, for ages 1-5; Family Resource Center at First United Methodist Church, Endicott. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Registration: 785-4331.

From Autobiographical Playwriting to TV Movie Production, presentation by BU alumnus and accomplished actor and writer Ruben Santiago-Hudson; Casadesus Recital Hall, Binghamton University. 4 p.m. Free.

Lapsit Story Time, for ages 2 and younger featuring rhymes, songs and stories; Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton. 10 a.m. 778-6456.

Richard Heinberg, Peak Oil expert discusses the challenges and opportunities of petroleum's waning days, Slade Theater in Yager Hall, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. 8 p.m.

Advance Holubki Takeout Sale, until Nov. 10 for pickup on Nov. 13; St. Michael's Recreation Center, 296 Clinton St., Binghamton. Call 729-1283.

Advance Holupki Sale, until Friday for pickup Nov. 13; Knights of Columbus, 126 Main St., Johnson City. $13 per dozen or $1.25 each. Call 729-3197.

Holiday Bake Sale, advance orders only for bread, kolachky, nut, apricot and lekvar rolls, holubtski and cheesecake. All orders must be picked up Nov. 19; St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church, off Harry L Drive, Johnson City. Call 797-5629.

Christmas Cookie Sale, advance orders until Dec. 11 for pickup Dec. 16; Choconut Center United Methodist Church, Airport and Lewis roads, Choconut Center. $7 per pound. Call Sheila at 722-4808.

Citrus Fruit Sale, by members of the Chenango Forks Central School Band, orders will be taken through Nov. 7; call Carol Butkiewicz at 648-7096.

Cookbook Sale: Heavenly Hash II, to purchase a copy call the church office at 797-3354; All Saints Episcopal Church, 475 Main St., Johnson City. $10 per copy.

Holiday Bake Sale, featuring nut, poppy seed, apricot and lekvar (prune) rolls for pickup from 10 a.m.-noon, Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17 and 23. Deadline is Tuesday before each pickup date; St. Mary's Church, 1907 Jenkins St., Endicott. $7 each. Call 748-3692 or 748-6982.

Nut Roll Sale, featuring nut, poppyseed, apricot and lekvar. Advance orders now being taken for pickup Dec. 10.; Holy Spirit Church, 360 Clinton St., Binghamton. Call 797-9154 or 729-0419.

Fitness Classes, with Cyndie Lemmon, featuring morning, evening and individual classes; New Life Ministries Building, 201 Hill Ave., Endicott. 785-6341.

Indoor Walking Program, for ages 18 and older. Soft-soled shoes or sneakers required; Recreation Center at Highland Park, Hooper Road, Endwell. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Free. 786-2970.

Low-Impact Aerobics & Core Strengthening, bring mat and weights; Rexer's Karate, 105 Washington Ave., Endicott. 9:30-10:45 a.m. $2.50 per class. Information: Joyce, 748-7785.

Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic, Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, 1 Stuart St., Binghamton. 7 p.m. $14, $19 and $35. Tickets: 722-7272 or Ticketmaster.

The Comedy of Asses, in Gruber Theater (Studio B); Binghamton University. 8 p.m. General, $14; faculty/staff/seniors, $12; students with ID, $8. 777-ARTS (777-2787) or http://anderson.binghamton.edu.

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