FRIDAY, DEC. 8

Lily Dale Holiday Bazaar/Thrift Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lily Dale Lyceum. Gifts for pets, children and adults, gently used and new thrift items, jewelry, craft and fabric supplies, household, glassware, dishes, decor, appliances. handmade wreaths, hats, scarves, aprons, caftans. Fairy houses, knick knacks, indoor plants. All proceeds benefit Lily Dale Assembly.

St. Mary of Lourdes Altar & Rosary Society of Mayville annual Christmas bazaar and luncheon, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 22 E. Chautauqua St., Mayville. Homemade chicken and biscuits and homemade pie, $8. Take-outs by calling 753-2318 Friday morning. Grandma’s Attic feature with new and old treasures.

Fredonia Elementary Winter Concert #2, 1:30 p.m., 425 E. Main St. First and Second Grade Choruses.

Winter Village at CHQ, 4 to 8 p.m., Chautauqua Institution, Bestor Plaza. Free admission and parking. Holiday lights on the plaza, shopping, beverages and snacks with outdoor fire pits, horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides.

Angola Christmas Tree Lighting and Carol Singing, 6:30: tree lighting at Angola Commons next to the Library, 7 p.m., Carol singing at the Gazebo in Angola’s Centennial Park. Instrumental group and vocal students from Lake Shore Senior High School. Song sheets provided at the Gazebo. Closes with free refreshments in UpDyke Hall in First Congregational United Church of Christ on North Main St.

Danza Performing Arts Academy annual Christmas show: “Let it Snow,” 7 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Tickets: $12.

Pine Valley elementary musical, “Jingle Jury,” 7 p.m, 7755 Route 83, South Dayton. High School Auditorium. Cost: $3.

Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, “A Message of Hope” group, 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 327 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Open meeting for anyone who wants to not use drugs.

Clean, Sober Saved addiction education and support group, 7 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, 7 p.m., Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Railroad Ave., Dayton. Snacks provided. Hope for a powerful life free from co-dependency.

Annual Jr. Guilders Christmas Show: “The Special Gifts of Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Lucille Ball Little Theatre, 18 E. Second St., Jamestown. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children. Call the box office at 484-7070 or see reglenna.com.

Health and wellness

Stretch and tone with exercise, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Donation: $1 per session.

Grape Belt Seniors Aerobics and Weights with Catherine, 9 a.m., Masonic Lodge, East Main Street, Fredonia. Coffee and talk follows at 10 a.m. New members welcome.

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 eating disorders. No dues, fees or weigh-ins.

Games and hobbies

Pinochle: Birdie’s Flock, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.

Dunkirk Elks bingo, 7 p.m., 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Call 366-1110.

Libraries

Sinclairville Free Library presents: ‘Write Circle’ Writers’ Group meeting, 9 to 10 a.m., 15 Main St. Writers of all genres and styles welcome. For more information, contact Beth Hadley at the library at 962-5885 or sincfrlb@gmail.com

Collins Public Library presents:Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Call 532-5129 or stop by to register.

North Collins Public Library presents: Story Hour with Miss Alice, 11 a.m., 2095 School St.

SATURDAY, DEC. 9

Christmas in Ripley, fund-raiser breakfast at the Methodist Church 7 to 11 a.m., for $7; Snowman breakfast at Meeder’s Restaurant 9 to 11 a.m., Renaissance craft fair at large gym in school 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Library Christmas reading classics 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Santa at Fire Hall 1 to 4 p.m., tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. at the Gazebo, followed by candlelight ecumenical church service at Meeder’s.

Ripley United Methodist Church All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a.m., 84 W. Main St. $7. Pancakes, made-to-order omelets and more. Benefits special ministries of the Ripley United Methodist Church..

Flapjack Fund-raiser, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. All proceeds support the Silver Creek Central School District’s student international trip to Italy and Greece planned for Spring 2018. Tickets: $9. Email Jessica Kardashian at jkardashian@silvercreekschools.org or see any student going on the trip.

Cross Roads Market, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 6017 Westfield-Sherman Road, Westfield. Open with local vendors, artisans and crafters.

First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk mini bazaar and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 19 W. Fourth St., Westminster Hall. Entry on Eagle Street. Free parking next to the church. Sponsored by the Women ‘s Guild. Money raised supports local, national and world mission projects.

Loyal Order of Moose Gowanda 1382 Indoor Flea Market, Vendor Event and Crafts, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Food available and 50/50 raffle. Call 574-6944 for table area.

Angola Christmas in the Village, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., John T. Waugh School on High Street and throughout the Village. free hot breakfast for children, fire truck and horse and wagon rides, bounce house in school gym, face painting, games, balloons, basket raffle, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, various events, “new” magic show, special 2:30 free movie at the New Angola Theater. Over 30 crafters.

Lily Dale Holiday Bazaar/Thrift Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lily Dale Lyceum. Gifts for pets, children and adults, gently used and new thrift items, jewelry, craft and fabric supplies, household, glassware, dishes, decor, appliances. handmade wreaths, hats, scarves, aprons, caftans. Fairy houses, knick knacks, indoor plants. All proceeds benefit Lily Dale Assembly.

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.

Christmas on the South Dayton Village Square, 10 a.m. to noon, caroling in the Gazebo with Heidi Howard and the Piano Studio students, free holiday ornament-making in the Village Library, complimentary hot chocolate and homemade cookies. Homemade crafts for sale. Dairy Princess event at Fast Lane Country Store. Decorations on Candy Cane Lane and the Village Square. Display at the Train Dept.

3rd Annual Christmas in the Vineyards, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield. Sale on everything, storewide! Visit with Santa! Concord grape punch, mulled wine punch, bake sale, children’s crafts, hot chocolate and homemade treats!

Christ Community Church Christmas party for area children, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 219 Berry Road, Fredonia. Free. Ornament crafts, cookie decorating, lunch and games.

Collins Friends Meeting (Quaker Friends Church) Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2345 Main St., Collins. Arts and crafts, bake sale, theme trays, homemade holiday wreaths, luncheon. For details, call 207-2886.

Winter Village at CHQ, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Chautauqua Institution, Bestor Plaza. Free admission and parking. Holiday lights on the plaza, shopping, beverages and snacks with outdoor fire pits, horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides. Breakfast with Santa from 11 a.m. to noon: adults $15, children 3+ $12.50, 2 or under $5. Register online.

Santa at Gowanda Harley Davidson, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2535 Gowanda Zoar Road, Gowanda. Free gift for kids.

Last Minute Christmas Shop: “A Look Into The New Year,” Craft Show & Psychic Fair, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Evans Center Firehall, 8298 Erie Road, Angola. Hosted by Lady of the Lake. Free gifts for the children. Free admission. Santa arrives at 2 p.m. Food, ticket Auction, 50/50.

Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) luncheon meeting, noon, Stockton Grill, Route 380, Stockton. Guests welcome. Lunch to be ordered from the menu. Presenter: Doug Arters. Topic: Col. Edward Hand, medical doctor and Continental Army commander.

American Legion Post 62 Children’s Christmas Party, 1 to 4 p.m., Sponsored by Unit 62 Auxiliary and Sons of American Legion Squadron 62. Sign up at Post by Dec. 7 or call 366-6262 to reserve.

Annual Jr. Guilders Christmas Show: “The Special Gifts of Christmas,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Lucille Ball Little Theatre, 18 E. Second St., Jamestown. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children. Call the box office at 484-7070 or see reglenna.com.

Home for the Holidays 2: Christmas at the Reg, 4 p.m., Reg Lenna Center For the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Adults: $ 18 to $10, 18 and under: $18 to $5. Jazz, choirs, blues, rock, pop, folk, bluegrass, barbershop, standards from the Golden Age and more.

John T. Murray Post 1017 Auxiliary meeting and Christmas dinner, 5 p.m., Fred’s, 22 Water St., Fredonia. Dutch treat. Optional gift exchange, $10 limit. Call Pat at 341-13328 for reservations by Dec. 8.

Murray Hose No. 4 Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk. For members and guests.

Angola Christmas Tree Lighting and Carols, 7 p.m.,

Dunkirk Moose Club Ugly Sweater Contest and Karaoke Party, 7:30 p.m., 296 Lake Shore Drive.

Health and wellness

Northern Chautauqua pickleball in Brocton, 9 a.m. to noon, Brocton Elementary School, 138 W. Main St. Call Frank Porpiglia at 479-7383 or Steve Lundin at 785-7912 for additional information. Admission is $2.

DHS Family Open Swim, 1 to 2 p.m. DHS pool. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. $2 per person per session.

Libraries

Barker Library presents: Book Club, 2 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Selection: Emily Bronte’s romantic classic, “Wuthering Heights.” Refreshments. All welcome to attend. To become a member of the Barker Library Book Club, send an e-mail to barkerchildrensroom@gmail.com

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Holiday crafts, 4 to 5 p.m., 15 Main St. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Leaders: library volunteers Cheryl Swart and Peggy Minckler. See www.sinclairvillelibrary.org for details.