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Oct. 20

FRIDAY, OCT. 20

The Auxiliary of Brooks Memorial Hospital Lobby Sale: Robert’s Medical Uniforms, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Light refreshments served. For details, call Joanna at 366-2973.

Trinity Episcopal Fall Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Garland Hall, behind the church, 11 Day St., Fredonia. New pieces to spice up a fall wardrobe, and as always lots of nice, clean, usable items in good working order. Don’t delay for best selection.

CASAC and YWCA present: “Teen Relationships in the Digital Age,” 9:30 to 11 a.m., Lakewood Baptist church, 150 Erie St., Lakewood. Educational resources. No charge, but pre-registration is required. Contact Kathleen Colby at 664-3608 or kjcolby@casacweb.org.

Dunkirk Seniors general membership meeting, 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court.

Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting, 3:30 p.m., Steger Hi-Rise Apartments library, 15 N. Main St., Dunkirk. This is a 12-step fellowship of men and women recovering from eating disorders. No dues, fees or weigh-ins.

Juneteenth Celebration Taste of the South, 5 to 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 16 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk. All you can eat Southern style African American down home celebration buffet. Also a Tupperware party and a Juneteenth basket auction. For details and reservations, call Loretta at 363-1102. Public invited to attend. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 for ages 12 and under.

Westfield First Presbyterian baked ham harvest dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., 49 S. Portage St. Adults: $10, children 10 and under: $5. Also scalloped potatoes, vegetable medley, Waldorf salad, homemade rolls. All dinners include beverage and homemade desserts. Sit down, takeout and delivery available (call 326-2643 for delivery by noon the day of the dinner). Benefits Mission Outreach Projects.

Harvest Moon Cemetery tours, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., leaves every half hour from Fredonia’s Barker Common gazebo. $12.50 includes refreshments in Gazebo at tour’s end. Discount for groups of 14 or more. **Tickets/Reservations: online ordering only** at www.festivalsfredonia.org. Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled time. Tours last 45 to 60 minutes. Covered, but open side trolley: dress for the weather.

Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, “A Message of Hope” group, 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 327 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Open meeting for anyone who wants to not use drugs.

Clean, Sober Saved addiction education and support group, 7 p.m., Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Railroad Ave., Dayton. Snacks provided. Bible-based, taught in videotape sessions by Tracy Strawberry. Call 725-9229.

Clean, Sober, Saved family and friends support group, 7 p.m., Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Railroad Ave., Dayton. Snacks provided. Hope for a powerful life free from co-dependency. For details call 725-9229.

Black Violin: Classical Boom Tour, 7 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Adults: $45 – $25 – $10. 18 and under: $45 – $12.50 – $5.

Spooky Trail Hayrides, Meeder’s Farm, 7 to 9 p.m., 9279 North East Sherman Road, Ripley. Off-road family adventures in the woods. $6 per person. Group rate available for 14 or more. Call 753-0610 after 6 p.m.

60th Anniversary Hillman Opera Celebration concert, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center King Concert Hall. Guest alumni operatic artists, current students, Fredonia College Symphony Orchestra. $20 to $50 general public, $10 student/child. Call 673-3501 or see tickets@fredonia.edu.

1970s Fredonia Jazz Ensemble Alumni Concert, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall. Free event.

Health and wellness

Stretch and tone with exercise, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Donation: $1 per session.

Grape Belt Seniors Aerobics and Weights with Catherine, 9 a.m., Masonic Lodge, East Main Street, Fredonia. Coffee and conversation follows at 10 a.m. New members welcome.

Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting, 3:30 p.m., Steger Hi-Rise Apartments library, 15 N. Main St., Dunkirk. No dues, fees or weigh-ins.

Games and hobbies

Dunkirk Senior Center Pinochle, 1 p.m., 45 Cliffstar Court. Everyone welcome.

Pinochle: Birdie’s Flock, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. Call Birdie at 679-1409.

Dunkirk Elks bingo, 7 p.m.,428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Call 366-1110.

Libraries

Sinclairville Free Library presents: ‘Write Circle’ Writers’ Group meeting, 9 to 10 a.m., 15 Main St. For more information, contact Beth Hadley at the library at 962-5885 or sincfrlb@gmail.com.

Sinclairville Free Library annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 15 Main St. Bag of good quality used books for $5.

North Collins Public Library presents: Story Hour with Miss Alice, 11 a.m., 2095 School St.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Classic Film Series: “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” 12:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Bring a bag lunch and watch a movie. Free and open to the public. No registration needed.

Cassadaga Library presents: Butterflies!!, 7 p.m., 18 Maple Ave. Program about the development and building of a butterfly garden in Lily Dale. This National Wildlife recognized project is shared by the Lily Dale Environmental committee. Public invited. Refreshments. For details, call 595-3822.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21

Fredonia Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Church Street, Fredonia. Features abundance of locally grown and produced vegetables, fruits and herbs, meats, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, jams and jellies, as well as artisan quality craft goods. Donations of non-perishable foods accepted for the Feeding Fredonia Challenge.

South Dayton Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Dayton Village Square. Baked goods, fresh vegetables.

Free rabies vaccination clinic, 9 a.m. to noon, Town of Pomfret Highway Garage, 9636 Chautauqua Road, Fredonia. Sponsored by the town of Pomfret. Vet: Dr. Katie Ball. For dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. All pets must be on a leash or in a cage. Pet owners should bring rabies vaccination records for each animal that will be vaccinated. For details, call 753-4481.

Cross Roads Market, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 6017 Westfield-Sherman Road, Westfield. Open with local vendors, artisans and crafters.

KBR (Kayak, Bike, Run) Triathalon, 9 a.m., Cassadaga Beach and Park, 22 Mill St. Individual $50, 2 to 3 person team, $75. Pot luck picnic immediately following race. Beverages, paperware and silverware are provided. Bring a dish to pass. All athletes and spectators are welcome.

West Portland Baptist Church Apple Butter Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7081 E. Route 20, Westfield. Free admission. All welcome. Observe and help in the cooling of old fashioned apple butter. 40 to 50 vendors with sale items including food. Rain or shine. Profits donated to Nina’s Kitchen Brocton/Portland Food Pantry.

Trinity Episcopal Fall Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Garland Hall, behind the church, 11 Day St., Fredonia. New pieces to spice up a fall wardrobe and as always, lots of nice, clean, usable items and in good working order. Don’t delay for best selection.

Chautauqua Region Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Rap Session, 9:30 to 11:30, auditorium at the Jones Hill Memorial Rehabilitation Center, First Floor, 51 Glasgow Ave., Jamestown. informative and fun. Snacks are provided. Those affected by the disease, including family and friends, are welcome to attend. Call Debbie Lane at 962-9401.

Fredonia Mini Maker Faire, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., SUNY Fredonia campus. Free, family-friendly event. Circus of creativity showcasing makers of all ages and abilities. Make-and-take activities, demonstrations, speakers, several Buffalo-area food trucks onsite. Robots, a Harry Potter escape room, wire jewelry making, 3D printing, stained glass making, bookbinding, cooking with acorns and more

Fall Fest at Peek’n Peak Resort, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, 1389 Old Road, Clymer. Craft Show, farmers market, pumpkin cannon, children’s crafts and activities, entertainment, ski lift rides, petting zoo, snow sports equipment swap, horse-drawn rides, pony rides and more.

Fredonia Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, zip code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan, and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food, given out depending on family size. Donations of food may be made directly to the Rural Ministry.

Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue open house, noon to 3 p.m., 7540 N. Gale St., Westfield. Can also call 326-7297 or visit the website www.caninerescue.org. Donations welcome.

Shop for a Cause: Vendor/craft show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Lakewood Legion, 174 Chautauqua Ave. Also a chicken barbecue. Free admission to the vendor/craft show. Barbecue cost: $10. Benefits Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care. For details, call Evelyn Wright-Kegelmyer at 720-1393.

Lakeshore Humane Society Pet Adoption Day/Open House, noon to 4 p.m., 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come and see some of the cats and dogs in need of loving homes. Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Troy G. Little family benefit, 1 to 9 p.m., Stockton Fire Hall, 28 Main St. Chicken barbecue: $12, Also basket items, gun raffle, silent auction of a fishing charter, a 55″ TV, tree stand, and many other large items. Live music by Timothy Bartlett 4 to 5:30 p.m. and The Coyote band from 6 to 9. Chances for a Wagon of Cheer. Troy G. Little lost his courageous battle with Stage 4 GBM Brain Cancer Aug. 28, 2017.

Jimersontown Presbyterian Indian Foods Dinner, 1 p.m., Seneca-Allegany Administration Building, Grand Hall, 90 Ohi:yo’ Way, Salamanca. Menu: roast turkey, roast venison, mashed potatoes, green beans, hull corn soup, boiled corn bread, mashed beans, squash, fried salt pork, fry bread, cole slaw, cranberries, pumpkin pie and beverages. Cost: $13 adults, children ages 5 to 8, $10. Native crafts and baked goods on sale in the lobby. For reservations, call Marilyn George 474-6387 or Florence Fuller 945-1529. To reserve vendor table space, call Gloria Heron at 307-6672 or email gjheron@hotmail.com.

Children’s Concert Series: Fredonia Baroque Trio, 1:30 p.m., Darwin R. Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia. Concert designed to introduce very young audiences to musical instruments. Part of the Musical Journeys Program by the Fredonia School of Music. Planned for infants to 6 year olds and families. Bring blankets or carpet squares to sit on. Call 673-4628 for details.

Knights of Columbus Council 5356 Swiss steak dinner, 4 to 7 p.m. or sold out, St. Rose of Lima Hall, 11 Center St., Forestville. Tickets $11. Contact Paul Harvey at 785-3373 or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel office, 934-2233. Take-outs available. Proceeds benefit the K of C Charitable Fund.

St. Joe’s community meal, 4 to 6 p.m., 26 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Roast beef sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, green beans, dessert and drinks will be served. No cost for the event.

Hurricane Benefit spaghetti dinner, 4 to 8 p.m. Stockton Community Church, 4554 W. Railroad Ave., Stockton. Pre-sale $9 each, at the door: $10. Kids 5 and under, free. Meal drive-through pick-up available. Presale tickets at Cassadaga Shurfine, Cassadaga Legion, Fredrickson Builders and Paper Factory. For details, call Marge Carlson 595-2120 or Pastor Hamilton 595-2364. All proceeds donated to the Salvation Army to help the victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Fredonia Percussion Alumni Concert celebrating Kay Stonefelt, 4 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall. Free event.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Swiss steak dinner, Serving 4:30 to 6 p.m., 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Call 366-0710 for reservations. Pre-sale tickets, $9.50, tickets at the door, $10. Take outs available. Pre-sale/reservations highly recommended.

Trinity spaghetti dinner to benefit Local Blue Star Mothers Chapter 4, 4:30 to 7 p.m., 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Adults: $9 at the door, kids 6 to 12 $6, 5 and under free. Also basket raffles. Come in costume for a treat.

Save Sara — A Ghostly Halloween Escape, Escape Rooms Jamestown, 20 W. Third St.,, Second Floor, Jamestown. 30 minute escapes from 5 to 9 p.m. – $10 per person. Book online at wwwEescapeRoomsJamestown.com.

Spooky Trail Hayrides, Meeder’s Farm, 7 to 9 p.m., 9279 North East Sherman Road, Ripley. Off-road family adventures in the woods. $6 per person. Group rate available for 14 or more. Call 753-0610 after 6 p.m.

Harvest Moon Cemetery tours, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., leaves every half hour from Fredonia’s Barker Common gazebo. $12.50 includes refreshments in Gazebo at tour’s end — Discount for groups of 14 or more. **Tickets/Reservations: online ordering only** at www.festivalsfredonia.org. Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled time. Tours last 45 to 60 minutes. Covered, but open side trolley: dress for the weather.

The Chicago Authority (Chicago tribute band), 7 p.m., Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St. General admission: $20. Fund-raiser for Hollywood Theater restoration and Drums Along the Waterfront Scholarship. Note that due to restoration construction, the annual Hollywood Haunted Theater will NOT be held this year.

Peter and the Starcatcher, 7:30 p.m.,SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center Marvel Theatre. General public: $25/$20. Student/child: $15; SUNY student: $12.

The Haunting at the Mall – ASYLUM 716 (haunted house), 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Chautauqua Mall entrance behind J.C. Penney’s, 318 E. Fairmount Ave., Jamestown. Pre-sale tickets: $12,(see www.eventzbyscott.com) or $15 at the door . Portion of the proceeds support the Chautauqua County Humane Society.

Nights of the Living Reg film: John Carpenter’s “The Thing,” 8 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. 35th anniversary. $5. Call 484-7070 or visit reglenna.com.

Health and wellness

Northern Chautauqua pickleball in Brocton, 9 a.m. to noon, Brocton Elementary School, 138 W. Main St. Call Frank Porpiglia at 479-7383 or Steve Lundin at 785-7912 for additional information. Admission is $2.

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 9 a.m. to noon, Boys and Girls Club, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114 for details. Admission is $2.

DHSw Family Open Swim, 1 to 2 p.m. DHS pool. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. $1 per person per session. Limited to 60 swimmers.

Libraries

Sinclairville Free Library annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 15 Main St. Bag of good quality used books for $5.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Halloween Stories and Crafts, 11 a.m. to noon, 536 Central Ave. Children 2 to 10 years old will enjoy Halloween stories, crafts and refreshments. Free and open to the public. Call 366-2511 for details.

Cherry Creek Library presents: Movie Morning, 10:10 a.m. to noon, 6778 Main St.

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