Saturday, February 16
Great Backyard Bird Count, 6 a.m. Count can begin at any time and goes through Feb. 18. Residents count birds in their own backyards or nearby parks and report their sightings to ornithologists. For more information, visit www.birdsource.org/gbbc/.
Huge Indoor Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chautauqua Inn & Suites. Admission is $1. Vendors are welcome. Go to chautauquasuites.com for information.
Indoor Yard Sale Expo, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chautauqua Suites Hotel & Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Admission $1. New vendors wanted. Call 269-7829.
Fredonia Grange Fitness Classes, 9 a.m., Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St. One-hour class includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training, and low- impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
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.
Fredonia Winter Farmers' Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Forest Lodge, Route 20. For more information, call Melinda McGuinn at 673-9356.
Bird Workshop: Bird Feeding 101, 10 a.m. to noon, Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Backyard birds are fun to watch. Attendees can learn what they are, what they are up to, and get some hands-on experience making their own birdfeeders and super foods for the birds. Cost is $12; $10 for Friends of the Nature Center; $5 kids 9 years and younger. Extra fee for optional materials: $8 birdfeeder, $2 feed mix. Limited class size. Reservations required by Thursday, Feb. 14. Call 569-2345, email info@jamestownaudubon.org or use the on-line form by clicking through the Program Listing at jamestownaudubon.org.
"An Exploration of the Underground Railroad.", 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ahira Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton. The Ahira Memorial Library Presents "An Exploration of the Underground Railroad" with Lucy Andrus, featuring the storytelling and art of Faith Ringgold. Participants will help make a Freedom Quilt. No previous experience necessary. All ages welcome. The event is being held in honor of Black History Month. For more information, call 792-9418.
Lakeshore Humane Society Pet Adoption Day/Open House, noon to 4 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.
Student Recital: Caitlin Ryan, soprano, 2 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rosch Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.
Student Recital: Mike Dorato, trombone, 4 p.m., SUNY Fredonia campus, Rosch Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.
Meat Loaf Dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., St. John's United Church, Central Ave., Dunkirk. Tickets are $7.50 presale and $8 at the door. Call 366-0710 to reserve tickets.
Swiss Steak Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Lynx St., Dunkirk. For presale tickets, call 673-1068 or 673-5171.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Sylvia Lileberg, 4 to 6 p.m., Lily Dale Fire Hall. Proceeds will benefit Sylvia Lileberg, wife of Gary Lileberg, resident and valued community member of Lily Dale and Cassadaga. Dinners include spaghetti, meatballs, bread, salad, and homemade pie. Tickets are $7 adult; $5 children under 7 years old. There will also be raffles, 50/50, signed items from the Buffalo Bills and Sabres and live music. Raffle tickets sold until 5 p.m.; raffles start at 5:15 p.m. Call 595-2957 for more information.
Scoop Dinner & Wrapped Gift Auction, 4:30 p.m., dinner; 6 p.m., auction. Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, Main St., Cherry Creek.
"The Art of Animal Love" Exhibit Reception, 6 to 9 p.m., Adams Art Gallery, 660 Central Ave., Dunkirk. This is an art exhibit inspired by animals, and is a joint effort of Adams Art Gallery and Lakeshore Humane Society to benefit local artists and animals. Artists and LHS members will be present. All are welcome. No admission fee. See www.adamsart.org/ and www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org/ for more information.
Art of the Guitar: James Piorkowski and Friends, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia campus, Rosch Recital Hall. Distinguished Professor James Piorkowski has composed a new work for solo classical guitar, entitled "Eucharisteo." In addition, Fredonia professors Julie Newell, soprano and Daniel Ihasz, baritone, will join the program as guest performers, singing music by Ortiz and Piorkowski. Admission for this special event is free and open to the public.
Sunday, February 17
Great Backyard Bird Count, 6 a.m., Chautauqua County. Count can begin at any time and goes through Feb. 18. Residents count birds in their own backyards or nearby parks and report their sightings to ornithologists. For more information, visit www.birdsource.org/gbbc/.
Indoor Yard Sale Expo, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chautauqua Suites Hotel & Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Admission $1. New vendors wanted. Call 269-7829.
Annual Spaghetti Dinner, noon to 5 p.m., St. Rose of Lima, Fr. Sheehan Hall, Center St., Forestville. Cost is $8 adults, $4 children. Choice of marinara or alfredo sauce. Take-out available. Call Pat at 965-2738 for more information.
Student Recital: Amy Selkirk, oboe, 3 p.m., SUNY Fredonia campus, Diers Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.
Art of Guitar: Gaelle Solal, 4 p.m., SUNY Fredonia campus, Rosch Recital Hall. Tickets are $5, General Admission. Solo classical guitar recital by Solal, prize-winning French guest artist, sponsored by Fredonia Guitar Society.
Student Recital, 5 p.m., SUNY Fredonia campus, Diers Recital Hall. Marisa Esposito, bassoon and Erin Rush, oboe. Admission is free and open to the public.
Taize Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m., 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Meditative mixture of song, Scripture and silence. All are invited to this interdenominational service. Each Sunday during Lent.
Guest Artist: Laura Melton, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia campus, Rosch Recital Hall. Guest pianist Laura Melton will give a solo recital. Admission is free and open to the public.
Sunday Family Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Forest Lodge 166, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. Breakfast will consist of eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, toast, juice, milk, coffee, and tea. Cost for adults and teenagers 13 and older is $6.50; children ages 6 to 12, $3; kids 5 and under are free. The public is welcome to attend.
Monday, February 18
Snow Camp, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Kids can enjoy the kinds of activities they love from summer day camp in winter! Reservations required: call 569-2345, email info@jamestownaudubon.org, or use the on-line form. Click through the Program Listing at jamestownaudubon.org for details. Cost is $30; $25 for Friends of the Nature Center for the first child; $5 discount for siblings.
Fredonia Grange Fitness Classes, 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St. One-hour class includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training, and low- impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
Exercise with Tiffany, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Cost is $1 per session.
Fitness Classes with Carol, 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Fredonia Grange, 58 W. Main St. Includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training and low-impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
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.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Parish, Main Room, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk.
Dunkirk Senior Center Pinochle, 1 p.m., 45 Cliffstar Court. Everyone welcome.
Master Class: Gaelle Solal, classical guitar, 2 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall, SUNY Fredonia campus. Free admission.
Dunkirk-Fredonia Lions Club Business/Board Meeting, 6 p.m., White Inn, Fredonia. Future fundraisers and projects will be discussed. For more information, call 366-7634 or 672-8509.
Guest Artists: The Union Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps, 6 p.m., Mason Hall 2140, SUNY Fredonia campus. Free admission. The Union Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps is a historically authentic musical group specializing in the martial field music of the Civil War. Guest artists Jim Pace (fife) and Brian Seibel (drum) of the Corps perform popular pieces of the time and discuss the role of musicians during the war.
Line Dance Lessons, 6 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Beginners: 6 to 7 p.m., Advanced Beginners: 7 to 8 p.m., Intermediate: 8 to 9 p.m. Call Connie Glasier for additional information at 673-1438.
Border-to-Border! Jazz Artists' Residency: Open Rehearsal with Fredonia Jazz Ensembles, 6:15 p.m., Mason Hall 1075, SUNY Fredonia campus. Free admission. Guest artists Billy Townes, jazz piano and Curt Warren, jazz guitar join the Fredonia Jazz Ensembles in rehearsal. Campus and community members are welcome to come and observe the session.
John T. Murray VFW Ladies' Auxiliary Meeting, 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1017. Members are reminded to check WDOE or Channel 2 for cancellations.
Sheridan Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Sheridan fire hall, Route 20.
Faculty Showcase, 8 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall, SUNY Fredonia campus. Free admission. The School of Music faculty present their semi-annual faculty showcase.
Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Anderson-Lee Library, 8 p.m., Anderson-Lee Library, 41 Main Street, Silver Creek.
Coming Events
Monday, February 25
N.Y. Telephone Retirees Monthly Get-together, 10:30 a.m., Bob Evans, Dunkirk. Call 366-3401 for reservations.
Wednesday, March 13
St. Joseph Altar and Rosary Society Dessert Card Party, 12:30 p.m., Church Gathering Room, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Reservations appreciated but not required. All are welcome. For more information, call 679-1677. Leave a message if there is no answer.
