Thursday, November 15
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.
DFT Retirees Meeting and Coffee Hour, 9 a.m., Bob Evans, Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. All retirees are encouraged to attend.
Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. All seniors are welcome. Donation is $1.
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.
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.
Story Hour, 10:30 a.m., Anderson-Lee Library, Silver Creek. All ages welcome. Program: "F is for Football." To learn more, call 934-3468.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Williams Center. The American Red Cross is in urgent need of donors due to Hurricane Sandy.
Pinochle: Birdie's Bidders, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players are welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Mental Health Association, Gateway Center, 31 Water St., Jamestown. Meets every third Thursday of the month. For more information, call Rick Huber at 661-9044.
Lakeshore Humane Society Meeting, 6:30 p.m., 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Meetings will now be held at the new adoption center. Everyone is welcome.
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.
Whitachoir Fall Concert, 7 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall. Free admission.
Women of the Moose 294 Meeting, 7 p.m., Dunkirk Moose Club. Officers' meeting will be at 7 p.m. with the coworkers' meeting following at 7:30 p.m.
The World Beat Drum Circle, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Living Spirit, Lily Dale. Held the first, third and fifth (when applicable) Thursday of the month with facilitator George Clees, 467-2531. All are welcome. Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream in a meditative, trance-inducing rhythmic journey.
Western New York Drum and Bugle Corps Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Frank Acquavia American Legion Post 1344. New members are welcome to join the horn line, drum line and Color Guard. For information, call 366-1840.
Wind Ensemble, 8 p.m., King Concert Hall. Free admission. Paula Holcomb conducts. Join the SUNY Fredonia Wind Ensemble featuring trombonists Michael Dorato, John Sellmeyer and Jason Needham performing, "Rosa Parks Boulevard" by Michael Daugherty and other works.
Deep Water Aquasize at Dunkirk High School Pool, 8 to 9 p.m., Dunkirk High School Pool. Low-impact class offered to help safely strengthen and tone. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays until Nov. 20. Cost is $4 per class. For further information contact Clinton Lewis at 366-9300, ext. 1003 (voicemail) or go to clewis@dunkirk.wnyric.org.
Conewango Creek Watershed Association Annual Meeting, 8 to 9 p.m., Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Guest Speaker Lisa Hollingsworth-Segedy from American Rivers will speak about the ongoing dam removal project on the Conewango in Warren, Pa., as well as dam removal trends across the country. Reservations are not required and admission is free.
Friday, November 16
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.
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.
Computer Class: Introduction to Basic Computers, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Part 3 of 8. Register by using the online registration form at www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or contact the library at 366-2511. Check the website or call the library for possible additions or changes.
Community Foundations Week Open House, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Light lunch, candy and popcorn buffet. RSVP by calling 366-4892 or going to nccf@nccfoundation.org.
Pinochle: Birdie's Flock, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players are welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.
Forestville Primary Care Center Grand Opening, 3 p.m., 10988 Bennett State Road, Forestville. Ribbon cutting at 3 p.m., with tours and refreshments from 3 to 6 p.m.
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.
Caribbean Dinner, 4 to 6:15 p.m., Dunkirk Middle School Cafeteria. Hosted by the Dunkirk Middle School's steel drum band, Marauder Steel. All proceeds go toward Marauder Steel's NYC Concert Tour. Menu: pulled pork, pineapple slaw, baked beans, and a coconut brownie. Chinese auction and quilt raffle. Pre-sale dinner tickets may be purchased for $9 from any steel band member or in the DMS office; limited number of dinner tickets at the door for $10.
Runway to Hope Foundation and Project 15th Fundraiser, 5 to 9 p.m., Fredonia Masonic Hall, 321 E. Main St. Take-out organic stir fry dinner by Nomad's House. Cost is $5 per plate. Proceeds benefit The Runway to Hope Foundation and Project 15th, a campaign to end school bullying.
Bingo, 6 p.m., 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, November 17
Harvest Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Laona United Methodist Church, Porter and Wilson Roads, Fredonia. The menu includes quiche, breakfast pizza, fruit, muffins, coffee, tea and juice. Pies, breads, and other items will be available for purchase. Donations will be accepted, and will go toward needs within the church.
Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382, 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Refreshments available. For information, call 532-4882 or 532-0437.
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.
Picture Your Pet With Santa, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Pets', children's and/or families' photos with Santa Claus will be taken by a professional photographer, and be available for purchase to benefit the Lakeshore Humane Society. Photos ready for pick-up on Nov. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. Basket raffle, crafts and baked goods. No exotic pets. Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.
Thanksgiving with the Birds, 11:30 a.m., Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Soup will be followed by dinner at noon and a speaker at 1 p.m. Guests bring side dishes to share and $5 to help with the cost of the turkeys, which are provided. Go to jamestownaudubon.org or call 569-2345 for more information.
International Survivors of Suicide Day, noon, Mental Health Association, Gateway Center, 31 Water St., Jamestown. Refreshments will be served at noon, with an AFSP Nationwide Broadcast at 1 p.m. followed by a closing ceremony. For more information, call Rick at 661-9044.
NYSSMA Area All-State Concerts, 2 and 4:30 p.m., King Concert Hall. NYSSMA Area All-State Concert 1: Jazz, Women's Chorus, Mixed Chorus at 2 p.m. with Concert 2: String Orchestra, Orchestra, Band at 4:30 p.m. More than 400 students are involved representing 65 school districts. Both concerts will feature a variety of professional repertoire. Tickets are $8 through www.fredonia.edu/tickets or 673-3501.
Harvest Dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., St. John's UCC, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Dinner will include roast beef, baked potato, squash, Harvard beets, carrots, beverage and dessert. Cost is $7.50 pre-sale and $8 at the door. Call 366-0710 for tickets.
Holiday Shop and Mingle, 5 to 9 p.m., Columbus Club, 406 Deer St., Dunkirk. Vendors will be on hand selling unique cash and carry gift items as well as orderable items guaranteed to be here by Christmas. Consultants will be present to help shoppers select gifts. Gift wrapping on site. Free snacks, beverages available for purchase.
Stockton Volunteer Fire Co. Annual Turkey Party, 8 p.m., Stockton Volunteer Fire Company. Fresh-dressed turkeys, refreshments and door prizes. Proceeds go to fire department equipment and expenses.
Friday and Saturday
Holiday on the Hill, 4 to 8 p.m., Girl Scout Building, 2661 Horton Road, Jamestown. This 8th annual holiday arts and crafts gift boutique will offer holiday shoppers a selection of unique and top quality gifts. Proceeds will benefit CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates.
DMS Annual Musical: 'Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr.,' 7 p.m., Dunkirk Middle School auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students, children, and seniors.
