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Community Calendar

THURSDAY, JAN. 17

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., Bob Evans Restaurant, 3877 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 7 p.m., North Collins Senior Center, 11065 Gowanda State Road, North Collins.

Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services Home Finding Unit presents: Foster PArent Open House and Orientation, 4 to 6 p.m., Park United Methodist Church, 25 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. Learn about Foster Care and Adoption programs. For details, call 661-8051 or 363-3570.

Westfield Quilters’ Guild, 6 p.m., YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., Westfield. Weather permitting. Working meeting for 2019 comfort quilts. May bring own tools, sewing machines. Tools also available at each of four stations. New members welcome.

Revitalize Dunkirk general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Public welcome. Scheduled speaker is E.J. Hayes, deputy director of development for city of Dunkirk. 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).

Fredonia Central School District Advanced Music Performance Recital #1, 7 p.m. Free event.

Health and wellness

Dunkirk Recreation Department Adult Walking Program, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Recreation Center Building, Waldorf Road, Dunkirk. $1 per session or $10 punch card for 14 sessions. Mondays through Fridays.

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

Collins Public Library presents: “Computer Class,” 5:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Introduction to Windows 10. Students will become familiar with desktop, start button, Microsoft Edge, Windows Store. Free, open to public ages 17 and above. Registration required, call 532-5129.

FRIDAY, JAN. 18

Sheridan Post 6390 VFW Auxiliary bake sale, 4:30 p.m. through Friday night fish fry dining hours, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan. Proceeds from sale of home-baked goods benefits the Auxiliary’s efforts to assist veterans and their families.

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.

Lucille Ball Little Theater presents: “No Sex Please – We’re British,” by Alistair Foot and Anthony Marriott, 7:30 p.m., 18 E. Second St., Jamestown. Call 483-1095 for prices, tickets.

Health and wellness

Dunkirk Recreation Department Adult Walking Program, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Recreation Center Building, Waldorf Road, Dunkirk. $1 per session or $10 punch card for 14 sessions. Mondays through Fridays.

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, 428 Central Ave. Kitchen open at 5 p.m., game sales at 6, bingo at 7. Progressive $1199. 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.

Collins Public Library presents: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Read stories, play games, sing songs, have snack. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required. Call 532-5129.

Collins Public Library presents: “Open Virtual Reality,” 1 to 4 p.m., 2341 Main St. Patrons age 13 up can try out the Oculus Rift VR! (ages 13 to 16 need signed parental permission).

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.

SATURDAY, JAN. 19

Women’s March, 10 a.m. Meet at the Gazebo in Barker Common, Fredonia, then march to the Grange to hear speakers. Sponsored by the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Women’s Action Group. Visit www.womensmarch.com for details.

Doors Open Jamestown, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m., Jamestown’s museums invite the public to treat themselves, family and friends to this annual event, a FREE day at local museums and attractions: Audubon Community Nature Center, Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Chautauqua Striders, Daughters of the American Revolution, Dykeman Young Gallery, Fenton History Center, Infinity Visual & Performing Arts, James Prendergast Public Library, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, Martz Kohl Observatory, Northwest Arena, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, Spire Theater.

Fredonia Farmers’ Winter Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. Wide variety of locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup products, plants, baked goods. SNAP/EBT/WIC benefits welcome. See www.fredoniafarmersmarket.org for details.

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.

Audubon Nature Play Day, 10 a.m. to noon, Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Free. Ages two to eight, adults required to stay with children. Dress in clothes and footwear that can get wet and dirty. Guests may want to bring an extra change of clothes or a towel for the car ride home. In case of severe weather, program will be cancelled; call 569-2345 to confirm. A naturalist will be available to answer questions and provide information.

Lakeshore Humane Society Pet Adoption Day, 12 to 4 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come 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 details.

Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue open house, 1 to 3 p.m., 7540 N. Gale St. in Westfield.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club annual meeting and election of officers, 1 p.m., Dom Polski Club, 179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s “Pins for Paws” fund-raiser, 4 to 7 p.m., Lucky Lanes Bowling Center, 10387 Bennett Road in Fredonia. Tickets: $12.50 each, include two games, shoes. Tickets available at LHS Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk), from LHS members, or at door (until sold out). Also 50/50 drawing, basket drawing, door prizes.

St. Joseph’s Gowanda community meal, 4 to 6 p.m., 71 E. Main St., St. Joseph’s school building. This month’s dinner menu: variety of soups, hard roll, chocolate desserts, beverage. All welcome.

St. John’s United Church of Christ turkey dinner, Serving 4:30 to 6 p.m., 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Call 366-0710 for reservations. Pre-sale tickets, $9.50, tickets at the door, $10. Take-outs available. Parking off Eagle Street. Pre-sales highly recommended. Presale, must be picked up by 5:30 p.m.

Cinema Series: “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Stars Melissa McCarthy as author, known for her involvement in literary forgery. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891. Rated R, 106 minutes.

Lucille Ball Little Theater presents: “No Sex Please – We’re British,” by Alistair Foot and Anthony Marriott, 7:30 p.m., 18 E. Second St., Jamestown. Call 483-1095 for prices, tickets.

Libraries

Sinclairville Library presents: Winter Crafts, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 15 Main St. Free for all ages.

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