Thursday, October 11
Morning Lap Swim, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Dunkirk High School Pool. $2 per session. For more information, contact Clinton Lewis, aquatics director at 366-9300 ext. 1003 or email clewis@dunkirk.wnyric.org.
Knitting/Crocheting Workshop, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., St. John's Church, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. All seniors invited to make afghans/lap robes, scarves, caps, etc. for community needs. Formerly held at Fredonia/Pomfret Center. $1 fee. Call 366-1465 for more information.
Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. All seniors are welcome. Donation is $1.
The Parachute Group Weekly Meeting, 10 to 11:30 a.m., the offices of Allegheny Financial Services, 474 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown. The group will share ideas, resources, contacts and an opportunity to network in order to find your next position. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Bruce Supernault at 276-1127.
Story Time and Craft, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dunkirk Free Library. For ages 2 through 5 years old. For more information, call 366-2511.
Holy Trinity Seniors Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bob Evans, Dunkirk. Holy Trinity Seniors meeting and Halloween party. Costumes are encouraged.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Jamestown Chapter, Blood Donor Room, 325 E. Fourth St.
Pinochle: Birdie's Bidders, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players are welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.
Class: Excel 2, 4 to 6 p.m. Dunkirk Free Library. Part 5 of 5. Register at www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or call 366-2511.
Zumba Gold, 5:30 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, Franklin Avenue. Low-impact Zumba class, perfect for beginners. Instructor: Jean Sutton, 366-8579.
Zumba Rocks! With Katie, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. Hyacinth's School Gym, corner of Lake Shore Drive and Jerboa Street, Dunkirk. Zumba Fitness classes with licensed instructor Katie Rozumalski. Open to the public; $5 fee will be charged at the door. First class is free. For more information, contact Katie at 410-5784 or at www.zumbarockz.com.
Zumba With Dawn and Sarah, 6 to 7 p.m., St. John Bosco Auditorium, Sheridan. $4 per class; packaged deals available. Visit Facebook to learn more.
Al Anon Steps to Serenity Weekly Group Meeting, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Harvest Chapel Church, Fredonia.
Rational Recovery Weekly Meeting, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Dunkirk.
Weight Watchers Meeting, 7 p.m., Brooks Memorial Hospital cafeteria. New members welcome. For registration information, call Theresa Schrantz at 363-7293.
Evening Lap Swim, 7 to 8 p.m. Dunkirk High School Pool. $2 per session. For more information, contact Clinton Lewis, aquatics director at 366-9300 ext. 1003 or email clewis@dunkirk.wnyric.org.
Women of the Moose Chapter 294 Meeting, 7 p.m., 7 p.m. officers, 7:30 p.m. coworkers. International spoon dinner: $4 per person and dish to pass. Pin ceremony with coffee and cake.
Deep Water Aquasize, 8 to 9 p.m., Dunkirk High School Pool. New low-impact class offered to help safely strengthen and tone. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 20. Cost is $4 per class or $30 for entire session. For more information, contact Clinton Lewis at 366-9300 ext. 1003 (voicemail) or go to clewis@dunkirk.wnyric.org.
Drum Circle, 8 p.m., Church of the Living Spirit, Lily Dale. Led by facilitator Craig Thomson. Some drums provided. For more information, call 934-2166.
Friday, October 12
Silver Sneakers Exercise Program, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Free for participants of Independent Health and $1 for all others. Everyone welcome.
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.
Fitness Classes with Carol, 9 a.m., Fredonia Grange, 58 W. Main St. Includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training and low-impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Salamanca High School Gym, 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca.
Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Westminster Hall, 19 W. Fourth and corner of Eagle St., Dunkirk.
Class: Introduction to Windows 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dunkirk Free Library. Part 2 of 2. To register, go to www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or call 366-2511.
Pinochle: Birdie's Flock, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players are welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.
Class: Introduction to Basic Computers, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dunkirk Free Library. Part 4 of 8. Register at www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or call 366-2511.
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 all varieties of eating disorders. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Call Vicki at 672-2625 or Cassandra at 410-1066 or leave message. Meetings held Fridays.
Bingo, dinner at 6 p.m., Bingo at 7, Iroquois Post 1587, Route 438 (near fire hall). Progressive Bingo, held every Friday.
Bingo, 7 p.m., Dunkirk Elks Club, 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. All new Bingo played on paper. Red, White, Blue and Progressive, now paying $1,199 in designated number or less. Pull tabs available. Call 366-1110.
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 7 p.m., St. John's Church, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk.
Saturday, October 13
Fredonia Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Church Street, Fredonia. Local seasonal produce, meat, maple products, farm fresh eggs, homemade bread and baked goods, cheese and artisan crafts available for purchase. SNAP benefits welcome. For more information, call 673-9356 or visit www.facebook.com/fredoniafarmersmarket.
Second Annual Craft Show, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dayton Fire Hall, Route 62. For a table, contact Pat at 532-3743. The cost is $10.
Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Held by the Women's Fellowship of St. John's. Use the Eagle Street entrance. Handicap accessible.
Zumba with Sue: Zumba Class, 9 to 10 a.m., Infinity Dance Academy, 183 E. Main St., Fredonia. A high-intensity dance fitness class. www.zumbawithsue.com, 244-3472.
Fitness Classes with Carol, 9 a.m., Fredonia Grange, 58 W. Main St. Includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training and low-impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, First Presbyterian Church, Westminster Hall, 19 W. Fourth St. and corner of Eagle Street.
AMVETS Riders 409 Appreciation and Autumn Run, 10 to 11:30 a.m. registration, AMVETS Post 409, 100 Legion Dr., Gowanda. Return at 5 p.m. Dinner and music by Lockdown. Free to everyone who participates in the run, $5 for those who want music and dinner only. Donations accepted to benefit Al McKenzie's mom.
Zumba For Women With Lisa and Kielly, 10 to 11 a.m., St. John's United Church of Christ, Central Avenue, Dunkirk. For information: zumbaclasses@hotmail.com.
Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 21 East Bookstore, 21 E. Second St., Washington Ave. entrance, Dunkirk. Paperbacks: .50, hardcovers: $1. Benefits Literacy Volunteers program.
Pet Adoption Day, noon to 4 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Pets in need of homes will be present for adoption. Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.
Masonic Family Swiss Steak Dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., Hanover Lodge, Forestville. Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, homemade pies, coffee, tea and more. Take-outs available. Proceeds benefit Building Fund. Cost is $8, tickets available. Call 965-4292 or 965-2064 for more information.
'Death is a Cabernet' Murder Mystery, 6 to 9 p.m., Noble Winery, 8630 Hardscrabble Road, Westfield. The Ripley Free Library will present a murder mystery with audience participation. For more information, call 736-3913. Tickets are now on sale.
Coming Events
Tuesday, October 16
Share and Care Seniors Salamanca Bus Trip, 9:15 a.m. bus pick-up at Home Depot, Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. Bus departs at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, October 20
Knights of Columbus Swiss Steak Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., St. Rose of Lima Hall, Forestville. Cost: $9 pre-sale or $10 at the door. For tickets or more information, call Ralph Silleman Jr. at 965-4228.
Cross Roads Market Creative Hat Contest, 10 a.m., Cross Roads Market, County Route 21, Westfield. Registration is free and begins at 10 a.m. in Building 1, with judging of separate categories at 2 p.m. Bring hats, socks, mittens, and scarves to donate to the "Warm the Children" Drive for needy families in Chautauqua County.
Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 4:30 p.m., Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, Main Street, Cherry Creek. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Family pricing is available. Each meal also includes a beverage and homemade dessert.
Saturday, November 3
Swiss Steak Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Menu includes Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, tossed salad and dessert. Cost is $8 presale by Oct. 30 or $10 at the door. Tickets available at the bar. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary Unit 62.
