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Community calendar

Community calendar notices must be received in writing five business days prior to the event and will be printed for three consecutive days, including the day of the event.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Ripley United Methodist Church All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a.m., 84 W. Main St. $7. Pancakes, made-to-order omelets and more. Benefits Owen Miller scholarship fund.

Flapjack Breakfast Fund-raiser, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s, 3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. Benefits Brocton Varsity Softball team. Tickets are $6 and include all-you-can-eat pancakes, bacon, coffee and juice. Raffle baskets. Tickets available at door or from Coach Julie Arnold at 792-2114.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Little Explorers program “The Great Amphibian Migration,” 10 to 11:30 a.m., 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Three to eight-year-old children and their favorite grown-ups enjoy a nature lesson, walk, craft and snack. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children. Paid reservations required by Thursday, March 7. Call 569-2345 during business hours or go online through the Programs page at auduboncnc.org.

Kids Clothes Closet, 10 a.m. to noon, First United Methodist Church of Fredonia, 25 Church St. New, nearly new clothing, other items for children newborn through size 6; expectant mothers. Use educational entrance. For details, call 679-1513.

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.

12th Annual Veterans Walk-a-Thon, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Riverwalk/National Comedy Center Plaza, W. Second St., Jamestown. Hosted by Chautauqua County’s Sons of the American Legion, Legion Riders and American Legion Auxiliary to raise funds for local veterans, NY veteran care facilities, the Fisher House, homeless vets and more. Contact Diman Smith, County Sons commander, at 962-2312 or email dimansmith@yahoo.com

History hike, 10 a.m., meet in front of Patterson Library 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. On-street parking. all paved surfaces with no hills. Around two miles, frequent stops, takes roughly two hours. Restrooms available. All welcome! For details, contact hike leader, Linda Koenig, 753-6249.

Lakeshore Humane Society Weekly Pet Adoption Day, noon to 3 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come and see some of the cats and dogs in need of loving homes (must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet). Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Women of the Moose and the Ladies Legion Auxiliary 409 joint Easter party, 1 p.m., Gowanda Moose, 201 Aldrich St. Hunt eggs, play games, enjoy refreshments, meet the Easter Bunny. Don’t forget food pantry item.

Yoga class, 1 to 3 p.m., YWCA assembly room, 58 S. Portage St., Westfield. Jen Raines from The Studio at Panterra directs this yoga benefit class. $15, proceeds go to YWCA programming in community. Pre-register at studiopanterra@mac.com or call 708-2521. Wear comfortable clothing, bring yoga mat if you have one.

“Women, Business and Music,” seminar/mixer, 1:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, McEwan Hall, Room 209. Free, open to public. Speakers Laura B. Whitmore, Divinity Roxx, Ebonie Smith, Laura Clapp. Q/A.

Fredonia/Town of Pomfret Easter Program, Doors open 1:45 p.m., main street campus, Fredonia Elementary cafeteria and activity room, E. Main Street, Fredonia. Designed for children. At 2:30 p.m., entertainment by In Jest. Call Tom Battaglia at the recreation department in village hall for details.

Hanover Memorial Legion Post 148 annual meat party, 4 to 7 p.m., Silver Creek VFW, 13 N. Main St. 50/50 drawing, basket drawing, refreshments served. Prime rib, sausage, boneless chicken, Angus burgers, extra jumbo shrimp, steaks.

Pine Valley Drama Club presents: “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” 7 p.m., Pine Valley High School, 7755 Route 83, South Dayton. $3 students, $6 adults.

First Ward Falcon Club spring meat raffle, 7 p.m., 341-343 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk. Steaks, sausage and ham. Free draft beer. All welcome. Proceeds benefit college scholarships.

Main Stage Series presents:“Anything Goes,” 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre. $30 general public, students $22, SUNY students $12.

Cinema Series: “Gloria Bell,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Gloria (Julianne Moore) is a free-spirited divorcee who spends her days at a straight-laced office job; nights on the dance floor, Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891.

Health and wellness

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 1 to 4 p.m., Brocton Elementary School, 138 W. Main St., Brocton. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Libraries

Barker Library presents: Celebration of EGGS!, 11 a.m. to noon, 7 Day St., Fredonia. Read stories, watch video, do springtime egg craft. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Kids’ Easter Celebration, 11 a.m. to noon, 536 Central Ave. Kids 2 to 10 will enjoy stories, treats and more. Due to limited space, registration required. Call 366-2511 or sign up in Children’s Room.

Patterson Library presents: Literary Circle, 1 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Featured this month: “Winesburg, Ohio,” by Sherwood Anderson.

Collins Public Library presents: Annual Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., 2341 Main St. Pre-registration required. Children ages 0 to 10. Tons of eggs hidden all over the library. Prizes, basket raffles.Call 532-5129.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Forest Lodge 166 F & A.M. Sunday Family breakfast, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Forest Lodge, 321 E. Main St. (Route 20), Fredonia. Adults and teenagers 13 and up: $8, children 6 to 12: $4, kids 5 and under: free. Eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages and sides. Public welcome. All you can eat.

Chapter No. 459 Vietnam Veterans of America monthly meeting, 11 a.m., John T. Murray VFW Post No. 1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk. Contact Danny S. McGill, chapter No. 459 VVA secretary at 366-2287 for more information.

K9 Avengers Lend a Paw for Autism dog walk, noon to 4, SUNY Fredonia clock tower. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Presented by Hail! Fredonia Records. Early-bird registration through April 9 for $12 with complimentary event t-shirt. Registration April 10 to 14 without event t-shirt for $15. Games, photo-ops free. Benefits Institute for Autism Research at Canisius College. For details, contact Courtney at osmu5418@fredonia.edu.

Chautauqua County Vegetarian Society meeting, 1 p.m., YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., Westfield. Pot-luck dinner. $6 per person, or $2 for those who bring a side dish or main dish to share for 8 to 10 people (no meat, eggs or dairy products). Bring own table service. Speaker: Dr. Gay Hilton, N.D. Topic: Candida yeast infections: the causes and how to prevent them. For details or reservations, call Gail Erb at 753-7761 or Anne Watkins at 782-4334, or e-mail at annewatkins@juno.com. Open to the public. No need to be vegan or vegetarian to attend.

Kappa Sigma Fraternity Spring Egg Hunt, 1 to 3 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Steele Hall fieldhouse. Egg hunt, face painting, pictures with Easter Bunny, prize give-away to children.

Sheridan VFW spring meat party, 2 p.m., 2556 Route 20, Silver Creek. Cash drawing, 20 different meats, wheel spins, theme baskets. South Dayton Supermarket donuts. Free refreshments.

Nar-Anon Family Support Group, 2 p.m., Fredonia Grange Hall, 58 W. Main St., Fredonia. For those who know feelings of desperation concerning addiction problem of someone very near. Sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua.

Fredonia Chamber Choir, Fredonia College Choir, 4 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. Conductors Vernon Huff, Melvin Unger. Free event.

Trinity Masterworks Choir weekly rehearsal, 6 to 8 p.m., nave of Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia. Preparing for April 26 concert. Singers of all levels welcome to this mix of community members and students from both SUNY Fredonia and area high schools. Performing works by living composers Michael John Trotta and Shawn Kirchner.

Taize Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Christian song, scripture, time for silent meditation in traditionally ecumenical format. All welcome.

MONDAY, APRIL 15

Kids Clothes Closet, 10 a.m. to noon, First United Methodist Church of Fredonia, 25 Church St. New, nearly new clothing, other items for children newborn through size 6; expectant mothers. Use educational entrance. For details, call 679-1513.

Chautauqua Opportunities Alzheimer Services training for savvy caregivers, part 3, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Collins Public Library, 2341 Main St. Free. Register at 366-3335 ext. 1236.

Alzheimer’s Association presentation: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors, 6 p.m., Cassadaga Branch Library, 18 Maple Ave. free class. Pre-registration encouraged: call 626-0600 or 800-272-3900.

Sheridan Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m., Sheridan Fire Hall, 2800 Route 20, Sheridan. All members are encouraged to attend.

Lake Erie Bird Club, 7 p.m., BOCES, Fredonia-Stockton Road, Fredonia. For information about the bird club, call John and Beverly Ruska at 679-9676.

Fredonia New Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Free event. Director Nick Weiser.

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.

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

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 Mike Ferguson at 480-3729. Open play.

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 32 Moore Ave., Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Games and hobbies

Art Start presents: Watercolor II with Ronnie Lafferty, 10:30 a.m., Fredonia Methodist Church, 25 Church St. Call 679-4918 to register. Prior experience needed.

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

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

Art Start presents: Broadpoint Lettering with Patti Greenstein, 1:30 p.m., Fredonia Methodist Church, 25 Church St. Call 679-4918 to register. $20 deposit for supplies, refunded at end of 6 week session when supplies returned in good condition.

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

Libraries

Barker Library presents: preschool storytime, 10:15 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Stories, movies, songs, play. 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. For details about special storytimes; events, see barkerlibrary.org.

Collins Public Library presents: Lap Sit with Miss Abbie, 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, stories and more. Sign up required. Call 532-5129.

Collins Public Library presents: “Morning Book Club,” 11 a.m., 2341 Main St. Title: “Beartown,” by Fredrikj Backman. Request copy online or stop by the library. Call 532-5129 if interested.

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