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Community Calendar

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5

Coffee with the Mayor, 9 to 10 a.m., Fredonia Village Hall, 9-11 Church St. No appointments are necessary.

Silver Creek Elementary School holiday concert, 1 Dickinson St., auditorium at 9:45 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.

First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk Marsh Memorial Advent Recital, noon, 19 W. Fourth St. Free event. Open to public. This week features the First United Presbyterian Church Choir.

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.

Holiday Family Fun Night at Gowanda Elementary School, 450 Aldrich St., 6 to 7:30 p.m.,

Jamestown Concert Association Presents: WNYCO – Light Classics and Holiday Pops, 7 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Tickets: Adult $25, Senior $20, college student $7.50, free for under 18 with paid ticket. Call 484-7070 or visit reglenna.com.

Westfield Academy and Central School concert, 7:15 p.m., 203 E. Main St. Band 7/8, Chorus 4/5, Chorus 7/8, Handbells grade 9.

Martz Open Observatory Night, 7:30 p.m., 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg. Donations: $5 adults, $2 students.

Fredonia Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. David Rudge, director. Free.

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.

Tai Chi for Seniors, 10 to 11 a.m., Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St. Community Room.

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, new location: St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk (use side door). Private weigh-ins at 5:30 p.m. with meeting to follow.

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, DEC. 6

CASAC presents Active Parenting: First Five Years, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., CASAC, 51 E. Third St., Suite 2, Dunkirk. Learn best ways to nurture your child from birth to pre-K with “just right” combination of freedom, non-violent discipline. Free of charge. Call Kathleen Colby, CASAC, at 664-3608 to register.

Ticket to Work Seminar, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave. Free, refreshments served. Register at 487-5127 by Dec. 5. Explains way for SSDI and SSI recipients to increase their income, explore work options, keep their Medicaid/Medicare while working. Sponsors: Chautauqua Works, WIB, Inc. and the New York Employment Services System

17th annual Peg Smith Memorial Basketball Tournament, Northern Chautauqua Catholic School, 336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Doors open 4 p.m. Use Washington Avenue entrance. Free admission. Basket raffle and big ticket raffle items, Concession stand. All proceeds benefit NCCS.

Silver Creek Assembly of God community dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 1385 Route 20. Eat in or take out. Donation-based event.

Sigma Alpha Iota presents: Women’s Composers Concert, 5 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Tiffany Nicely, director. Free event.

Gowanda Central School District presents Adult Paint Night on Canvas, 6 p.m. Gowanda High School, 10674 Prospect St., Room 147. 16-by-20 canvas for $35 ($5 to GCS and $30 to local artist Rebecca Szpaicher of Canvas-N-Cocktails, who will walk attendees through the painting step by step). Painting subject: a nutcracker. To register, call Carol Denny at 532-3049.All art supplies provided.

Premiere of documentary “Among the Hemlocks: Fantastic Stories from Fredonia, N.Y.” 6 p.m., Patterson Library. 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Utilizes historic photographs, newspaper clippings, bringing them to life with re-enactments and voice-overs. Creator: Roslin Smith. Free, open to the public. 29 minute film.

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).

Gowanda Women of the Moose Norwex stop and shop fund-raiser, 7 p.m., 201 Aldrich St. Orders will be in for Christmas. Portion of sales go to roof fund. Call Julie at 574-6944 for details.

North Collins Central School District Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., 2045 School St., Auditorium. Free.

Marion Art Gallery fall senior exhibition opening reception, 7 to 9 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center. Free, open to public.

Captured live via satellite from London’s Palladium: “The King and I,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church Street. General admission $15, $10 students. Stars Anna Leonowens and Ken Watanabe. Three hours, with one intermission

Rock musical: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre. Follows the beginnings of the Democratic Party and narrates the tumultuous life of the former president of the United States, who is depicted as a full-fledged, modern rock star. General seating. General Public $30, SUNY Student $12, Non-SUNY Student/Child $22.

Fredonia World Mallets Ensemble, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Tiffany Nicely, director. Free event.

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.

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: Pre-school Storytime, 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: Storytime for School Age Children, 10:30 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Variety of activities with Miss Amy 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.

Patterson Library presents: Christmas concert by the Woollett sisters, 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Free, open to the public.

Collins Public Library Board meeting, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St.

FRIDAY, DEC. 7

17th annual Peg Smith Memorial Basketball Tournament, Northern Chautauqua Catholic School, 336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Doors open 4 p.m. Use Washington Avenue entrance. Free admission. Basket raffle and big ticket raffle items, Concession stand. All proceeds benefit NCCS.

Audubon First Friday Lunch Bunch presentation, 11 a.m. to noon, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Dr. Scott Stoleson presents “Iguazu Falls and Beyond,” followed by BYO brown bag lunch and conversation. Audubon provides coffee and tea. $8, $6 for members. No reservations required.

Fredonia Central School District Elementary Winter Concert #2, 1:30 p.m., 425 E. Main St. first and second grade choruses. Free event.

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.

Christmas in Angola, 6:30 p.m., Christmas tree lighting at Angola Commons next to the Library; Carol singing at the gazebo in Angola’s Centennial Park at 7 p.m. Instrumental and vocal students from Lake Shore Senior High School. First Congregational United Church of Christ, North Main St. serves free refreshments following caroling.

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.

The Auxiliary of Brooks Memorial Hospital “Tree of Lights” Tree Lighting Ceremony and Carol Sing, 7 p.m., Brooks Hospital main lobby, 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Refreshments follow.

The Adams presents A Gala – A Mystic Cabaret, 7 p.m., 600 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Night to remember, with stories, music, drinks. Learn about how the Adams got started while experiencing it in whole new way. $10 suggested donation.

Old-fashioned Barn Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St., Fredonia. Adults: $7, students: $5, ages 12 and under free. Squares, contras, mixers and more. Beginner friendly, family friendly. No experience needed. For details, call Joe at 679-8426.

Rock musical: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre. Follows the beginnings of the Democratic Party and narrates the tumultuous life of the former president of the United States, who is depicted as a full-fledged, modern rock star. General seating. General Public $30, SUNY Student $12, Non-SUNY Student/Child $22.

Fredonia String Chamber Ensembles, 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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Friday Matinee, 12:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. For adults 18 and older, a variety of movies from documentaries to classics to new releases. Feel free to bring bag lunch or snack to enjoy while watching “The Man Who Invented Christmas.”

Collins Public Library presents: “Senior Christmas Movie,” 1 p.m., 2341 Main St. Classic Christmas movie, popcorn. Co-sponsored by the Collins 50+ Seniors. Call the Library at 532-5129 for the title.

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.

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