SATURDAY, DEC. 10

Ripley UMC All-You-Can-Eat breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a.m., 84 W. Main St., Ripley. Pancakes, sausage, bacon, made-to-order eggs and omelets, home fries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice and coffee for $7. Benefits Quincey Cemetery.

Angola Christmas in the Village at the John T. Waugh School on High Street and throughout the Village. Free breakfast for children, fire truck and horse and wagon rides, bounce house in the school gym, face painting, balloons, basket raffle, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Various events throughout the Village, special movie at the New Angola Theater.

Friends of the Anderson-Lee Library annual raffle, $1 tickets sold from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at SMITH’s TRUE VALUE, Routes 5 & 20, Irving. Chances for more than 30 baskets and gift certificates and grand prize  iPad Air 2 with 128 GB. Drawing will be held at 3 p.m. on Dec. 15. Also, stop by the library at 43 Main St., Silver Creek to see the prizes and purchase tickets. Not necessary to be present to win. Proceeds benefit programs and projects for the library.

Cross Roads Market, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6017 Westfield-Sherman Road, Westfield. Experience the Mall-ternative! Many unique and local vendors to shop: pottery, candles, soaps, furniture, flags, jewelry, baked goods, maple syrup, pet gifts, home decor, cheese, fudge, herbs/spices, alpacas, wines, toys/crafts, produce, coffee, refreshments. Family friendly.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 9 a.m. to noon. Indoors: Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Call Ed at 432-6114 for details.

Fredonia Farmers’ Winter Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Forest Lodge, Route 20, Fredonia. Features abundance of locally grown and produced vegetables, fruits and herbs, meats, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, jams and jellies, as well as artisan quality craft goods.

Sinclairville Library presents: Holiday craft show and gift bazaar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 15 Main St., Sinclairville. Local crafters and authors will have their works for sale. Contact the library at 962-5885 if interested in reserving a table for your crafts or books. From 4 to 5 p.m., holiday crafts for children.

Music morning at the Barker Library, 11 a.m., 7 Day St. Fredonia. Books, stories, songs, instrumental performances and much more with SUNY Fredonia students.

Santa Express, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jamestown Erie Gateway Train Station, 211-217 W. Second St., Jamestown. Admission: Kids: $2, adults: $5, families: $20. Get pictures with Santa. Food and refreshments. Arts and crafts. Horse and carriage rides. Trackless train rides.

Christmas in the Village of Lakewood, Lakewood Library Story Hour/Activity, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; shopping/vendors/restaurants open at noon; live reindeer appearance, Lakewood museum exhibit and treats, free horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves visit, Christmas carolers. Double tree lighting at 7:30 p.m.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Christmas Craft Day, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, 536 Central Ave. Kids 2 to 10 years old can create several Christmas ornaments, crafts, and enjoy refreshments. No registration is necessary. Call 366-2511 for details.

Live at the Met: “L’Amour de Loin”, 1 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. The story of a prince on a difficult journey and the woman he searches for. Tickets: $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Call 679-1891 or visit www.fredopera.org. Runs three hours with one intermission.

Dunkirk Memorial Post 62 Childrens Christmas Party, 1 to 4 p.m. for children 12 and under of all members and their families. Bring a gift for Santa to deliver. Games, crafts and refreshments will be provided by Unit 62 Auxiliary.   Sign up at the Post.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet: “The Nutcracker,” 2 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Guest Artists: Kirsten Evans and Alex Lantz, Festival Ballet Providence. Tickets: $12/ $25/$30. Call 484-7070 or visit reglenna.com.

Miss Heidi’s Studio Drama presents: “Willy Wonka Kids,” 3 p.m., Cherry Creek Methodist Church, Main Street. Tickets: $5. See missheidi.musicteachershelper.com for details.

Girl Scout Troop 20163 spaghetti dinner and silent cake auction, 4 to 7 p.m., Forestville Legion, 6 Cedar St. Presale tickets: $10 adults, $5 children 10 and under, children 2 and under, free. Tickets at the door: $12 adults, $6 children 10 and under, and children 2 and under: free. To purchase tickets, contact Robin Barone at 988-3083. All proceeds  help the troop with its Silver Award Project.

Auxiliary of the John T. Murray Post 1017 Christmas party, 5 p.m., Sheridan VFW, 2556 Main Road, Route 20, Sheridan. Dutch treat dinner, short meeting. Contact president Rabb at 342-1238 if attending for reservations by Dec. 3.

Night with Santa Claus in Forestville, 6 to 8 p.m., Forestville Fire Hall, Chestnut Street. Hot cocoa, cookies, treat and visit from Santa. Paint ornaments. Doug and Linda Fairbanks give horse-drawn wagon rides. Co-sponsored by Forestville Youth Recreation committee and Forestville Fire Department.

Local 2693 Christmas party, 7 p.m., East Town Fire Hall, 10949 S. Roberts Road, Dunkirk. Members only.

Miss Heidi’s Studio Drama presents: “Willy Wonka Kids,” 7 p.m., Cherry Creek Methodist Church, Main Street. Tickets: $5. See missheidi.musicteachershelper.com for details.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11

Chapter 459 Vietnam Veterans of America, 11 a.m., John T. Murray VFW Post #1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk. With questions, call Danny at 366-2287.

Chautauqua County Historical Society Holiday Open House, 2 to 4 p.m., McClurg Museum, Moore Park, NYS Routes 394 and 20, Westfield. For details, call 326-2977 or email cchs@mcclurgmuseum.org

Benefit for Bob Carrow, 2 to 6 p.m., Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk. Tickets: $10. Silent auction, 50/50 drawings, heart healthy soups and salad bar, pot luck dinner, live entertainment from 3 to 6 p.m. with cash bar. For baskets and donations, call 366-8900 or go to Route 60 storage, 10895 Bennett Road, Dunkirk. Carrow recently had two coronaries and post-operative complications.

Christmas Musical Medley, 2 p.m., Conewango Valley United Methodist Church, 5517 Church St., Conewango Valley. feature Brother Carl Isler, Laurel and David Rublee and Debbie Nieder and Todd Peterson. Public welcome.

Faculty Recital: Roderick MacDonald, trumpet and Fr. Sean Duggan, organ, 4 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, King Concert Hall. Free event.

Bingo, 6:45 p.m., Blessed Mary Angela Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk.  25 games all on paper, including 4 specials: Red, White, Blue, Pot of Gold. Early Bird and Casino. Wheelchair accessible. For more information, call Sunday afternoon 366-4480.

MONDAY, DEC. 12

DHS Morning Swim, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. DHS Pool. Mondays and Wednesdays, $2 individually.

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.

Exercise with Tiffany, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Cost is $1 per session.

Kids’ Clothes Closet, 10 a.m. to noon. Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St. Come to the Education Wing entrance. Clothes and other needed items for children from birth through size 6. Also an assortment of maternity clothing. Donations accepted. For details, call 679-1513 or see www.fredoniafirst.org.

Collins Public Library presents: Book Club, 11 a.m., 2341 Main St. Book: “Skipping Christmas,” by John Grisham.

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

Mayville Library presents: Storytime, 4:30 p.m., 92 S. Erie St., Mayville.

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 Ed at 432-6114.

Sinclairville Library presents: Country Kids on the Fly, 6 to 8 p.m. Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St. Free fly-tying instruction for all kids 8 to 100. All tools and materials are provided. Parents must accompany youngsters to the first class to complete paperwork.

Line Dancing for Beginners at Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 211 Central Ave. Don’t need a partner. $5 donation, portion used for Legion and veterans’ programs.

DHS Aquasize, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $4 individually.