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Community Calendar

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.

Family and Caregiver Group for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities, 6 to 8 p.m., Western New York DDSO, 258 E. Main St., Fredonia. Free, all welcome. RSVP to www.parentnetwork.org or 332-4170.

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. Speaker: Principal Stephen Ruszczyk, WNY P-TECH STEM College and Career Academy of the Dunkirk School District.

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.

FRIDAY, OCT. 19

Trinity Episcopal Church Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 11 Day St., Fredonia, Trinity Episcopal Church Garland Hall, back entrance. Very reasonable prices. Books, clothes, household items, linens, possibly furniture, outdoor items, etc. All clean, good condition.

First Presbyterian Church of Westfield meat loaf harvest dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., 49 S. Portage St. Adults: $11, children ages 10 and under: $5. Sit down, take-out or delivery by calling 326-2643 before noon. Meat loaf, potato, stuffing, Harvard beets, sunset salad, succotash, homemade rolls, beverage, assorted desserts.

Clean, Sober Saved addiction education and support group, 6 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, 6 p.m., Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Railroad Ave., Dayton. Snacks provided. Hope for a powerful life free from co-dependency.

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

Marv Bjurlin: A Potter’s Path Opening Reception, 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery. Works from 1968 to 2018, celebrate Bjurlin’s 50 years as artist and educator.

Harvest Moon Cemetery Tours, 7 to 10 p.m., meet at Gazebo, West Barker Commons, Church Street, Fredonia. Seating limited. Reservations a must. Tickets: $12.50 Non-refundable. Refreshments at tour’s end. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Dress for weather.

Lucille Ball Little Theater presents: “Mamma Mia,” 7:30 p.m., 18 E. Second St., Jamestown. Tickets $10/20. Call 483-1095.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents the play “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre. Reserved seating. General public: $25, Student/child $19, SUNY student, $12. James Ivey, Director.

Homecoming Jazz Concert featuring Tony Carmia, 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. This is a 12-step fellowship of men and women recovering from eating disorders. 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 , 64 Prospect St.. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111.

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. Writers of all genres and styles welcome. 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. Read stories, play games and sing songs. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Stop by or call 532-5129 to register.

Cassadaga Branch Library presents: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., 8 Maple Ave. Includes stories, songs, a craft and friendly peer interaction. Parents/guardians asked to stay.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Makerspace Fridays, 2:45 to 4:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Materials provided to create, explore, imagine and discover. Call 792-9418 for details.

Collins Public Library presents: Music in the Library Series: country and western swing performance by the Skiffle Minstrels, 7 p.m. 2341 Main St. No charge but free will offerings accepted. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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