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Community calendar

FRIDAY, JAN. 19

Literacy Volunteers book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 21 East Bookstore, 21 E. Second St., Dunkirk. Use the Washington Avenue entrance. Paperbacks are $.50, hard covers $1 and children’s books are $.25. Some specially-priced books. Assist the organization in the work of promoting literacy.

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.

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.

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. All pinochle players welcome. With any questions, 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.

Collins Public Library presents:Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Call 532-5129 or stop by to register.

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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Classic Film Series, 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.

SATURDAY, JAN. 20

Literacy Volunteers book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 21 East Bookstore, 21 E. Second St., Dunkirk. Use the Washington Avenue entrance. Paperbacks are $.50, hard covers $1 and children’s books are $.25. Some specially-priced books. Assist the organization in the work of promoting literacy.

Fredonia Farmers’ Winter Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Forest Lodge, Route 20, 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.

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.

Doors Open Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Jamestown’s museums invite the public to treat themselves, family and friends to the Annual Doors Open Jamestown, a FREE day at local museums and attractions. History, art, nature and comedy – all are open. Area restaurants and retail shops in Jamestown will also be offering discounts. Participating venues: Jamestown Audubon Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road; Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St.; Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St.; Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St.; Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum & Center for Comedy, 2 W. Third St.; Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St.; Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, 15 W. Third St.; Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 16 E. Third St.; James Prendergast Public Library, 509 Cherry St.; Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, 301 E. Second St. #101; Lucille Ball Little Theatre, 18 E. Second St. Busti Grist Mill, Lawson Road and Lucille M. Wright Air Museum, 300 N. Main St.

Community Ice Skating, 11 a.m. to noon, SUNY Fredonia Campus Steele Hall Ice Arena. All residents of the village of Fredonia and town of Pomfret welcome to come ice skating free of charge. Small fee for those who need to rent skates.

Lakeshore Humane Society Pet Adoption Day/Open House, noon to 4 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come and see some of the cats and dogs in need of loving homes. (One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet.) Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

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

Live via satellite from London’s Bridge Theatre, “Young Marx,” 1 p.m. 1891 Fredonia Opera House, General Admission $15, $10 Students. New comedy about Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx as young men.

John T. Murray Post 1017 Auxiliary meeting, 2 p.m., 113 Deer St. in Dunkirk. Discussion on upcoming events will be finalized. Members are asked to attend or to call Pat at 341-1328 by 11 a.m. if they can’t make it.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s third annual “Pins for Paws” fund-raiser, 4 to 7 p.m., Lucky Lanes, 10387 Bennett Road, Fredonia. $12.50 includes two games and shoes. Also be a 50/50 drawing, basket drawing, and door prizes. Tickets available from LHS members or at the door (until sold out). Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for details.

Loyal Order of Moose Gowanda 1382 spaghetti and meatball fund-raiser, 4 to 7 p.m., 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Eat in or take out. Spaghetti and meatballs, garden salad, fresh Italian bread, dessert and coffee for $8 per person. Also basket theme raffle, 50/50 and drink specials.

St. John’s United Church of Christ turkey dinner, Serving 4:30 to 6 p.m., 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Parking entrance off Eagle Street. Call 366-0710 for reservations. Pre-sale tickets, $9.50, tickets at the door, $10. Take-outs available.

North Shore Arts Alliance’s ChocoL’Art event, 7 to 9 p.m., Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk. Hands-on art experience. Admission: $40, covers chocolate indulgences and materials for the art experience. Attendees asked to bring a bottle of wine for a wine cellar raffle. A year’s worth of wine for a $5 raffle ticket. Live auction. Small works – Big Ideas sale: first come, first-served basis. Art by professionals for $25 per piece. For reservations, call 672-4275, email mmerins@netsync.net or send donation to NSAA, P.O. Box 233, Fredonia, N.Y. 14063

Cinema Series: “Last Flag Flying,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Village Hall. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students and children. Call 679-1891 or visit Fredopera.org.

WACS Concert: Chamber Choir Festival: Westwinds, Firecrackers, Ape-Men and Visiting Choirs, 7:30 p.m., Westfield Academy and Central School, 203 E. Main St. Open to the public. Tickets at the door: $3 adults, $2 students, seniors.

Movies at the Reg: “Lady Bird,” 8 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. $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 Mike Ferguson at 480-3729 for details.

DHS 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.

Libraries

Gowanda Free Library presents: painting class, 10:30 a.m., 56 W. Main St. Registration needed by Jan. 18. $20 fee due day of the event.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Celebrate winter sports!, 11 a.m. to noon, 7 Day St., Fredonia. Stories, video,gold medal winning craft. Talk about all the cool things to do in snow or on ice! All children welcome. No registration.

SUNDAY, JAN. 21

Cassadaga Legion Son’s breakfast, 9 a.m., 228 Maple Ave. Followed by meeting at 10.

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