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Community Calendar

THURSDAY, APRIL 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.

“Sleep: 7 steps to improve your snooze” workshop, 10 to 11 a.m., Om Nohm Bakery, 45 Temple St., Fredonia. Taught by Kristian Reiber, certified wellness coach. Free workshop. No registration required.

Brooks Memorial Hospital Retirees luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk.

Silver Creek Assembly of God community dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 1385 Route 20, Silver Creek. Eat-in or take-out. Donations appreciated. Call 934-4782 for further details.

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.

Westfield Quilters’ Guild meeting, YWCA, 58 S Portage St, Westfield. Social time: 6 p.m. Meeting, Show and Tell quilted items at 6:30. All welcome.

Guest Artist Recital: Brian Kauth, saxophone, 6 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall.

Revitalize Dunkirk general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Public welcome. 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).

Art and Architecture on screen: Rembrandt, 7 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Major show hosted by London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum explores the man behind the legend. General admission $15, $10 students.

Fredonia Concert Band, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Center for the Arts, King Concert Hall. Conductor Ray Stewart. 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. Donation: $1.

Advanced Tai Chi, 3:30 to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk.

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., Brocton Elementary School, 138 W. Main St., Brocton. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

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.

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

Pinochle: Birdie’s Bidders, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St.. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111.

CREATE Project Singing program, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Steger High Rise Community Room, 15 Main St., Dunkirk. Local tradition-bearers share skills and positive child-rearing practices. Leaders: Rosa Vega and Nelma Morales (specialize in Puerto Rican Folk Song) and Justin Whitfield (accomplished in African American Gospel singing). $5 per class. Pre-registration required. Call 680-0266. Six sessions. Children free but must be accompanied by an adult.

Libraries

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., 536 Central Ave. Children 2 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. Registration helpful. Call 934-3468.

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! Great for homeschooling families. Registration helpful. Call 934-3468.

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: Mandala Workshop with Kristen Barber Afionis, 6 to 8 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Call 326-2154 to reserve a seat.

Collins Public Library presents: Easter Fun Story Hour, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Come for catapulting peeps, rabbit “mini golf, Pete the Cat’s big Easter adventure, make your own bunny trail mix and more. For children ages 3 to 10. Registration required and limited. Call 532-5129.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

Forestville Order of Eastern Star bake sale, 9 a.m. to sold out, Evans Bank, 25 Main St., Forestville.

Sheridan Historical Society Spring Basket Raffle, 10 a.m., Sheridan Historical Society building, corner of Route 20 and Center Street. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5, and are available at the Sheridan Town Hall, Hamlet Farm, from any member or by calling 785-1403.

Sheridan Post 6390 VFW Auxiliary bake sale, 4:30 p.m., lobby of Post, 2556 Route 20. during regular Friday night fish fry dining hours. Proceeds go toward Auxiliary efforts to support veterans and community.

St. John the Baptist (Episcopal) Church Stations of the Cross, 6 p.m., corner of W. Fourth and Lark St.

First Baptist Church Passover Seder: A Story of Redemption, 6 p.m., 876 Central Ave. Dunkirk. Take part in all symbolic elements of the Passover Seder, then enjoy a full meal. Free but donations accepted for Rev. Ken Meyers and his ministry. Register in advance: call 366-6634. or on-line at www.DunkirkBaptist.org/Passover

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. Senior Show 1 opening reception, 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery. Health and wellness

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.

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., Brocton Elementary School, 138 W. Main St., Brocton. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Games and hobbies

Dunkirk Elks bingo, 428 Central Ave. Kitchen open at 5 p.m., game sales at 6, bingo at 7. Progressive $1199. Call 366-1110.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

Audubon Community Nature Center Volunteer Day and Nature Play Day, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. 8:30 a.m.: Volunteer registration, 9 a.m., orientation, work crew selection, 9:30 a.m. to noon, work projects, noon to 1 p.m. Lunch. Dress for weather and dirt, bring work gloves. Parents/caregivers can drop off kids at Nature Play Area 9 a.m. to noon or the Third Floor Play Area if inclement weather. For this event only, adults don’t have to stay with children for Nature Play Day.

Amish Folk Art Quilting Class, Leon Fire Hall, New Albion Road, Leon. Coffee, donuts at 8:30 a.m. then sewing, quilting at 9 a.m. with Amish ladies teaching! Project: Log Cabin Wall Hanging. $40 includes homemade lunch, all supplies to complete one project. Registration required. Call Pat at 296-5709.

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, carefully raised local meats, plenty of eggs, honey, maple syrup products, plants, baked goods (gluten-free and vegan, too). DeGolier’s free pancakes.

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.

Laona Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Laona playground. Welcome to all Town of Pomfret residents/Village of Fredonia up to age 13. Stuffed bunny raffle, Easter treats, possible Easter Bunny visit. Dress for weather. Call 673-1051for details.

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