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Community Calendar

SUNDAY, OCT. 21

Cassadaga American Legion monthly breakfast, 9 a.m., 228 Maple Ave. Meeting follows at 10 a.m.

Chautauqua Pottery Studio Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Visit local potters in their studios, learn about their process, see new work available for purchase. Each venue features guest potters and their work. Participating potters: Fredonia: Ron Nasca, 18 Water St.; Marcia Merrins, 42 Rosalyn Court; Lisa Eppolito, 261 Seymour St.; Marvin Bjurlin, 25 Maple Ave. Also Ann Janik, 9 Beach Road, Dunkirk; Jim and Pat Reno, 6007 Route 54, Dewittville; Audrey Dowling, 6439 Portage Road, Westfield. For details, see bit.ly/chqpotterytour

Cassadaga Fire Department chicken barbecue, noon to sold out. 22 Mill St. $9 adults, $6 children.

Angels for Anna Benefit, noon to 5 p.m., Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, 1 N. Mullet St, Dunkirk. Honors Anna Donisi who is battling stage 4 lymphoma cancer. Watch the Buffalo Bills stomp the Indianapolis Colts. Weidner’s barbecue dinner served noon to 3 p.m. Limited number of tickets available at the door. $15. Auction, big item raffle, Bills tailgate raffle, onsite vendors. Call Denise at 410-5858 for tickets and details.

Sheridan Memorial VFW Post #6390 fall chicken barbecue, noon to 3 p.m., 2556 Main Road, Silver Creek. Cooked by Grant and his crew. Pre-sale tickets available at the Post for $10 or $11 at the door.

Adams Inaugural Exhibition presents: Members of the NSAA, noon to 3 p.m., 600 Central Ave., Dunkirk.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club game viewing, 1 p.m., Dom Polski Club, 179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Meat loaf provided at halftime. Members may bring a dish to pass.

Cherry Creek VFW Post 2522 Medical Benefit, 1 p.m., 7117 Main St., Route 83. Admission $10. Pulled pork dinner, auctions, entertainment by Uncle Ben’s Remedy and area musicians/bands. Supplements medical insurance payments/expenses to help retiree battling cancer who has selflessly helped many others.

Pumpkin Carving at YWCA of Westfield, 2 to 5 p.m., 58 S. Portage St. First ticket is $10, additional family members $5. With each ticket, receive one pumpkin, carving tools with a stencil of your choice or paint, and one battery powered candle to light up your creation. Fun for whole family. Rain or shine. Space limited. RSVP to facebook event.

Power Play: Colin Maier, oboe and Charles Cozen, accordion, 2 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. General public: $5, Fred faculty and students, free with ID.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents the play “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn, 2 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre. Reserved seating. General public: $25, Student/child $19, SUNY student, $12. James Ivey, Director.

Lucille Ball Little Theater presents: “Mamma Mia,” 2 p.m., 18 E. Second St., Jamestown. Tickets $10/20. Call 483-1095.

Fredonia First United Methodist Church Hannah Hasbrouck Petersen Concert Series presents: Ring Road Singers, 3 p.m., 25 Church St., Fredonia. Student-led group of 30 music and non-music majors who are accepted by audition. Music director: student Vaughn Lachenauer. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted..

Priest Appreciation dinner, St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, Cushing Street, Fredonia. Cocktails at 4 p.m., free bar. Family style dinner at 5 p.m. $20 per person. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Cardinal Mindszenty Assembly 727 and Dunkirk, Fredonia, Gowanda and Silver Creek Councils. For tickets, call chairman Lou Sinare at 673-1068

Student Opera Theatre Association presents: A Grand Night of Singing, 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Recital Hall. Free event.

MONDAY, OCT. 22

AARP safe driver class, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fellowship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. Oct. 22, 23, must attend both days. $20 AARP members/$25 non-members. Pay by check or money order made out to AARP. Bring completed check, pen, driver’s license and AARP membership card to class on first day. Arrive at 9:15 first day to register. Call 224-3280 to register.

St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church meditation for women, 6 to 8 p.m., W. Fourth St. and Lark streets, Dunkirk. Bring a dish to pass for a potluck meal, continue with discussion of life’s changes and God’s stability, end with craft. Call 366-1979 to register.

Parent Network of Western New York presents: “How to Speak Up: Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy,” 6 to 8 p.m., Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Free workshop, recommended audience: families of school-age children with disabilities. Call 332-4170 to register.

Beginner line dancing class, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Learn the basic steps and put them to music and dance within ten minutes. Dance to all types of music from country to classic to pop tunes. Wear comfortable shoes or boots that will slide on the floor. Donation: $5 per class. For details, call Connie at 673-1438.

Clean, Sober, Saved family and friends support group, 6 p.m., Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, 6813 Main St., Cherry Creek. Snacks provided. Hope for a powerful life free from co-dependency. For details, call Percy at 532-1410.

Clean, Sober Saved addiction education and support group, 6 p.m. Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, 6813 Main St., Cherry Creek. Snacks provided. Bible-based, taught in videotape sessions by Tracy Strawberry. For details, call Percy at 532-1410.

Rolling Hills Radio presents: Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, 6:30 p.m., Shawbucks, 212 W. Second St., Jamestown. $20.

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.

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

Games and hobbies

Dunkirk Senior Center crafts, 11 a.m., 45 Cliffstar Court.

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

Libraries

Barker Library presents:Preschool storytime, 10:15 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Caregivers welcome to browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI while children are at programs. All children welcome. No registration required.

Collins Public Library presents: Lap Sit with Miss Abbi, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Fun program for children ages 6 months to 2 years with a caregiver. Great introduction to early literacy skills with rhymes, finger plays, music, stores and more. Sign up required. Call 532-5129.

Collins Public Library presents: Halloween movie, 5 p.m., 2341 Main St. See family-friendly movie, have popcorn, do small craft. Fun for whole family. Sign-up by calling 532-5129.

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