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Community Calendar

TUESDAY, OCT. 16

Peaceful SOUL Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Native Pride parking lot, 11359 Southwestern Blvd., Irving. Fresh wholesome food from local farmers, Native craftsmen selling their artisan works. Various programs.

Willowbrook Park Cemetery annual meeting, 10:30 a.m., cemetery chapel, Central Avenue, Dunkirk. All plot and columbarium niche owners may attend.

“Spike Out Cancer” volleyball experience: Forestville Lady Hornets vs. Fredonia Hillbillies, High school gym, 4 Academy St., Forestville. Doors open at 3. Entrance fee: $1, students: free. Don’t forget to wear pink! Modified game begins at 3:30 p.m.; JV game at approximately 5 p.m.; Varsity game approximately 6:30 p.m. Refreshment stand, bake sale, gift basket raffle, 50/50 drawing. All proceeds donated to local breast cancer services and families in need.

Robert H. Jackson Center commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown. Ruling clarified First Amendment Free Speech protection for those with religious convictions conflicting with routine public school practice. Open house from 4 to 6:45 p.m., which includes a docent-led historical exhibition. Formal program in Cappa Theatre at 6:45 p.m. includes 15-minute stage play, “The Faithful Do Not Yield,” followed by Professor Robert L. Tsai lecture, “What Might Have Been.” Call the Jackson Center at 483-6646 for details.

Advanced beginner line dancing lessons, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Followed by intermediate advanced line dance lessons from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Donation: $5 for each class. For details, call Connie at 673-1438.

Cinema Series: “Pick of the Litter,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Five spirited puppies who, from the moment they’re born, begin an incredible journey to become guide dogs for the blind. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students and children. Call 679-1891. Unrated, 81 minutes.

Health and wellness

Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. All seniors welcome. Donation: $1.

Tai Chi, 3 to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Advanced at 3, beginners’ at 3:30. Instructor: Peter Miller. Cost: $1.

Northern Chautauqua beginners’ pickleball class, 6 to 9 p.m., indoors at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114 for details.

Games and hobbies

Pinochle: Tuesday’s Best, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111.

St. Joseph’s bingo, 7 p.m., Parish Center, 145 East Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 7 p.m. For information, call parish office at 679-4116.

Free Fly Tying/Fly Fishing Class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Costello Room, Rockefeller Arts Center.

Libraries

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., 536 Central Ave. Children 1 to 5 years old can listen to a story, make a craft. Siblings and friends always welcome. Afterward can read, play with dollhouse, do puzzles, color. For details, call 366-2511.

Barker Library presents: after school storytime, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Caregivers may browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI while children are at programs. All children welcome, for all ages. No registration required.

Collins Public Library presents: Gaming Unplugged, 5:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Each month, play a new game. Play the library’s games or bring your own board of card game. Fun for all ages.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Family Storytime, 6 to 7 p.m., 536 Central Ave. For all ages. Families can listen to a story, make a craft. For details, call 366-2511.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Award-winning author Charles Freedom Long, 6 to 8 p.m., 536 Central Ave. Long, a psychologist, will read selections from three of his books, and lead an open discussion on topics of interest to those attending. Free, open to the public.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Scratch Jr., 6:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. For children 5 to 10 who have never done any kind of coding on computer. Beginners’ class. Bring own tablet. Registration required: call 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Teen Book Club, 7 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. For ages 13-17. Teens invited to bring a book they are reading or have read, share it with group. Refreshments provided.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine), Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Ruggles Street side. Offering fresh fruits, vegetables and preserves, free-range beef, pork, rabbit, chicken, eggs; baked goods, natural soaps products.

Robert H. Jackson Center commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown. Ruling clarified First Amendment Free Speech protection for those with religious convictions conflicting with routine public school practice. stage play, “The Faithful Do Not Yield,” Cappa Theatre at 9:30 a.m. Thomas A. Loftus, III, grandson of Justice Jackson will read passages from the Barnette decision.Roundtable conversation with Marie Barnett Snodgrass and Louise Gobitis Blanton follows. At 11:15 a.m. keynote speaker, Philip Brumley presents “Jehovah’s Witnesses: Canaries in the Coal Mine of Human Rights.” Call the Jackson Center at 483-6646 for details.

Alzheimer’s spouse/partner support group, 11 a.m., Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center, 10836 Temple Road, Dunkirk. No affiliation with CNRC is required (loved one does not need to live at the nursing home). To register, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900. Meets the third Wednesday of each month.

Dayton Historical Society spaghetti dinner and basket raffle, 4 to 7 p.m., Dayton fire hall, Route 62, Dayton. $10 for dinner. Basket tickets 4 for $1. Benefits the Dayton Historical Society roof replacement fund.

FREE Healthy Cooking Class for Kids, 4 to 4:30 p.m., Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave. Registration required. To register, email amj93@cornell.edu with child’s name, age and list any known food allergies.

Brocton/Portland Democratic Committee spaghetti dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Brocton American Legion, 110 W. Main St. Home made meatballs. Pre-sale tickets: adults $8.50; children under 12, $5. At door: adults $9; children under 12, $5.25. All welcome. Call Dan Schrantz at 792-4661 for tickets, details.

Alzheimer’s support group, 5:15 p.m., Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center, 10836 Temple Road, Dunkirk. No affiliation with CNRC is required (loved one does not need to live at the nursing home). To register, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900. Meets the third Wednesday of each month.

Living Rosary for Life, 6 p.m., Shrine for the Unborn, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Route 60, Dunkirk. Bring Rosary, flashlight and chair. For details, call the St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center at 401-3324. Pray for all Babies and their families.

Spiking Out Leukemia fundraiser: Silver Creek and Fredonia volleyball teams face off at 6 p.m. in the Silver Creek High School gym, 1 Dickinson St., Silver Creek, to support a few local families affected by cancer. 50/50, concessions. Bracelets, shirts, socks sold. Proceeds benefit cancer research and support three area families whose daughters were diagnosed with cancer. Contact teacher Jessica Kardashian at jkardashian@silvercreekschools.org to donate a basket or volunteer. Public invited

A Chautauqua County History Lecture: “Stories from Panama,” 7 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St. A multimedia presentation with Panama Historian Pam Brown. Call 679-1891 for details or see www.fredopera.org. Free admission, donations accepted.

Movies at the Reg: “Crazy Rich Asians,” 7 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), an American-born Chinese economics professor, travels to her boyfriend Nick’s (Henry Golding) hometown of Singapore for his best friend’s wedding $5. Call 484-7070 or visit reglenna.com. PG-13 120 minutes.

Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday discussion group, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., St. John’s UCC, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Parking lot in back of church, off Eagle Street.

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 are always welcome.

TOPS 890 Silver Creek, 9 a.m., Private weigh-ins start at 9, meetings at 9:30 a.m., First United Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. “Taking Off Pounds Sensibly” offers support and advice. $1 per week. Visitors and new members always welcome. Use side door entrance.

Chair Yoga class, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Unitarian Church, 1255 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown. Instructor: Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher Rachel Tome. $10 per class or $40 for entire 5 week session. Reservations not needed, but are appreciated. Call 814-726-2011.

TOPS Chapter 1094 Brocton, weigh-ins from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m., meeting following. Fellowship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 E. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk. With questions, call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114. Open play.

TOPS 757 Dunkirk meeting, 5:30 p.m., Dunkirk Moose Club, 296 Lake Shore Drive W. Weigh-ins, meeting after. Visitors, new members welcome. Meets every Wednesday.

TOPS 0896 Westfield, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Westfield, 101 E. Main St. New members welcome. For details, call Ann at 326-2248.

THURSDAY, OCT. 18

DFT Telephone Company Retirees meeting, 9 a.m., Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk. All retirees invited. Always the third Thursday of the month.

Brooks Memorial Hospital Retirees luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Liberty Cafe, 21 Prospect St., Fredonia.

Rosary for Peace in the Middle East and in our world, 5:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. All are welcome for this half hour once a month.

Gowanda High School Open House and Coyote Cafe food truck fund-raiser, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 10674 Prospect St. Visit www.gowcsd.org for details. Ten percent of food sales after $1,000 benefits the Spanish Club.

Westfield Quilters’ Guild meeting, 6:30 p.m., Westfield YWCA, 58 S. Portage St. Kim Kahanic from the Chautauqua Region Quilt Guild will present a trunk show, talk about quilting techniques, and demonstrate some quilting tools. Anyone interested in the guild welcome to attend.

Revitalize Dunkirk general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Public welcome. See www.revitalizedunkirk.com for details.

Al Anon Steps to Serenity weekly group meeting, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Harvest Chapel Church, Fredonia.

Rational Recovery weekly meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Dunkirk.

Freedom in Fredonia Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, 7 p.m., Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. This group is closed (for addicts only).

Silver Creek Central School District Middle/School High School Fall Concert; 7 p.m., 1 Dickinson St., auditorium. Middle School Band, Senior Band, High School Chorus.

Health and welllness

Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. All seniors welcome. Donation: $1.

Tai Chi, 3 to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Advanced at 3, beginners’ at 3:30. Instructor: Peter Miller. Cost: $1.

Games and hobbies

Knitting/Crocheting Workshop, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Everyone is invited to make items for community needs. Newcomers can learn skills. Bring a craft to work on, or meet new friends. $1 fee. Yarn donations welcome. Call Louise Kowal at 785-6039 for details or to donate yarn.

Pinochle: Birdie’s Bidders, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St.. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111

Libraries

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., 536 Central Ave. Children 1 to 5 years old can listen to a story, make a craft. Siblings and friends always welcome. Afterward can read, play with dollhouse, do puzzles, color. For details, call 366-2511.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Storytime with Miss Jill, 10:30 a.m, 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes, fun crafts. Children under 3 Ç need a parent/caregiver present.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School Age Storytime with Miss Amy, 10:30 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Variety of activities for children ages 6 to 10. Expect stories, crafts, LEGOs, games, and more!

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Drawing Club for teens and tweens, 4 to 5 p.m., 536 Central Ave. Learn a new drawing technique each week. Paper and pencils provided. Can bring own supplies if desired. Call 366-2511 for details.

Barker Library presents: Master Builders Night, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Use LEGOS, Strawbees, Magformers, Lincoln Logs, Play Doh, Cubelets and more. Build something amazing and it may be displayed in the display case. All children welcome. No registration necessary. Caregivers are welcome to browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI during programs.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Roblox Club, 6 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek Ages 5 and up. Creating adventures, playing games, role playing, learning with friends. Registration limited to 8 participants. Call 934-3468.

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