Community calendar
FRIDAY, MAY 4
Herbert Star Apartments resident yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 54 Central Ave., Brocton. Hot dog lunch served at noon.
Trinity Episcopal Church rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 11 Day St., Fredonia. Garland Hall – back entrance. Treasures for everyone. All items reasonably priced and in good condition.
South Dayton United Methodist Church Giant Rummage Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 34 Maple St., South Dayton. Also bake sale. Proceeds benefit Missions Fund for the South Dayton UM Church.
Audubon First Friday Lunch Bunch: “A Walk Across the West,” 11 a.m. to noon, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Presenter: Jake Prindle-Cassidy. Program followed by BYO brown bag lunch and conversation. Audubon provides coffee and tea. $8, $6 for members. Reservations appreciated at auduboncnc.org through the day before, but walk-ins also welcome.
It’s on US Concert: Presented by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, 1 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Amphitheater. Sexual assault awareness concert hosted by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at SUNY Fredonia in partnership with STEPS and the It’s on US campaign. Event is free.
Juneteenth Celebration Taste of the South, 5 to 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 16 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk. All-you-can-eat Southern style African American down home buffet. Adults: $10, children 10 and under: $5. For details and reservations, call Laurie at 785-7900. Public welcome.
Percussion Guild presents: Annual Spring Showcase, 6 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rosch Recital Hall. Free event.
“Treble With a Cause,” 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., 21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland. $40 per person. Small plates, basket raffles, live entertainment, cash bar. Little black dress attire. Tickets available online at https://tinyurl.com/treblewithacause or at the door until sold out. Benefits Chautauqua Youth Chorus.
Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, “A Message of Hope” group, 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 327 Washington Ave., between Third and Fourth streets, 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.
Fredonia Dance Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Marvel Theatre at Rockefeller Arts Center. 28 young artists of the Department of Theatre and Dance. General Public: $20 to $25; Child/Student: $15. See fredonia.edu/tickets or call 673-3501.
Fredonia First Friday Community Contra Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St. Adults: $7, students: $5. Ages 12 and under: free. Traditional dances taught and called by Joe Kwiatkowski. All ages welcome. Come alone or with friends. No partner needed. No experience necessary. Feel free to bring a snack to share at refreshment break. Live music.
Faculty Recital: Decho Ensemble with Wildy Zumwalt and Diane Hunger, saxophones, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Diers Recital Hall. Free event.
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 conversation 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
Dunkirk Senior Center Pinochle, 1 p.m., 45 Cliffstar Court. Everyone welcome.
Pinochle: Birdie’s Flock, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players are 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.
North Collins Library presents: Storytime with Miss Alice, 11 a.m., 2095 School St. Stories and crafts every Friday morning.
Collins Public Library presents: Senior Movie, 1 p.m., 2341 Main St. Stars Fionn Whitehead, Damien Bonnard, Anerurin Barnard. Co-Sponsored by the 50 Plus Seniors. Call 532-5129 for the title.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale, 1 to 5 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Hardcover and paperbacks, fiction and nonfiction, children and teen, DVDs, CDs, miscellaneous.
Cherry Creek Library presents: Community Needlework Gathering, 3 to 5 p.m., 6778 Main St. All welcome. For details, call 296-5105.
Collins Public Library presents: “Music in the Library Concert Series,” 7 p.m., 2341 Main St. Performance by the Blue Mule Band (blue-grass and Americana). No charge, but free will offerings accepted.
SATURDAY, MAY 5
Bird Banding – Spring demonstrations, 7 to 11 a.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Drop in any time to watch ornithologists capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with ID bands, measure, weigh, then release them. Free; donations appreciated.
Chautauqua County Soil & Water Conservation District tree and shrub seedlings sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center, 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown. Varieties offered include evergreens, hardwood, wildlife shrubs, ground cover and miscellaneous items. For details, call 664-2351 or see www.soilwater.org
Brooks Memorial Hospital Obstetrics Department presents: Expectant Parent class, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., BMH Medical Library. Course fee: $40 (covered by most insurance plans). Includes light breakfast, lunch. Helps new parents understand labor and delivery, newborn care and much more. To register, see www.brookshospital.org/upcoming-eventsclasses.html or call 363-3080.
Dunkirk Bicentennial Park garden clean-up, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Sixth Street next to Crooked Brook across from Dunkirk High School’s main entrance. Volunteers should bring own gardening tools – i.e. shovels, weeding tools, rakes, hand pruners, gloves. Prepare to get dirty. For details., contact Mary Rees at 366-0505. Sponsored by Revitalize Dunkirk and the Academy Heights Neighborhood Association.
PRCA Rodeo Camp, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gerry Rodeo Grounds Conference Center, 4351 Route 60, Gerry. Ages 8 and up, male or female. Free event, includes lunch. Instruction by professional cowboys. No live buck-outs. Pre-registration required. See www.gerryrodeo.org, click on youth rodeo. With questions, call 528-4729.
Herbert Star Apartments resident yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 54 Central Ave., Brocton. Hot dog lunch served at noon.
Trinity Episcopal Church rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon. 11 Day St., Fredonia. Garland Hall – back entrance. Treasures for everyone. All items reasonably priced and in good condition.
Quilting in Leon: Make a Tote Bag, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Leon Fire Hall, 12195 Leon-New Albion Road, Conewango Valley in the center of downtown Leon. $35 includes lunch and materials. For reservations, call 257-5272 or 296-5709.
I Love My Park Day, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Long Point State Park, 4439 Route 430, Bemus Point. Meet at Picnic Pavilions. Volunteer service projects will include painting, trail work, planting flowers, as well as small construction and installation projects. Dress for the weather. Free lunch and T-shirt follow. Register at www.ptny.org/ilovemypark. For details, call Amelia at 386-3165 ext. 208
Pet Pantry Mothers’ Day Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Admission:$1, which supports the Pet Pantry. Kids 12 and under: free. Lunch available. 60 handmade only crafters. Free parking.
Westfield Stray Cat Rescue presents: “Catapaloosa,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., West Portland Baptist Church Hall, 7081 Route 20, Westfield. Area vendors and distributors, variety of craft items and products. Basket auction, bake sale. Features kittens and cats available for adoption.
Vintage Book and Paper Show & Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield. Presented by the Chautauqua County Historical Society and organized by CCHS trustee and show chairman Bob Johnston. 20 different dealers. Vintage, rare books, historic maps, old photographs, postcards, posters, sports memorabilia, local and regional history items and more for sale. Admission: $5, Students $3, and children 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. All proceeds being used to benefit the Chautauqua County Historical Society and its programs. Door prizes. For details, call 326-2977.
Scandinavian Culture Days, 10 a.m. to noon, Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown. Free, open to the public, no reservations required. A series of workshops and fellowship about Scandinavia. For details, call 665-0883.
Westfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary shred-It event, 10 a.m. to noon, Westfield Memorial Hospital side parking lot. $10 per container. All proceeds benefit ongoing WMH Auxiliary projects.
South Dayton United Methodist Church Giant Rummage Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 34 Maple St., South Dayton. Also bake sale. Bag sale noon to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Missions Fund for the South Dayton UM Church.
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.
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Spring Wildflower Hike, 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at CWC preserve sign on Lyons Road west of Mayville via Route 430. Trail may be muddy or wet; wear appropriate footwear. Free for members. Suggested donation of $5 for non-members/$10 for families. Reservations encouraged: call 664-2166 or send email to info@chautauquawatershed.org
Findley Lake’s Annual Spring Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Findley Lake Fire Hall, 10372 Main St. in Findley Lake. Vendors with hand-crafted treasures, home-baked goods for sale. Shops open throughout the village. For details, call 581-3111.
Audubon First Friday Lunch Bunch: “A Walk Across the West,” 11 a.m. to noon, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Program followed by BYO brown bag lunch and conversation. Presenter: Jake Prindle-Cassidy. Audubon provides coffee and tea. $8, $6 for members. Reservations appreciated at auduboncnc.org through the day before, but walk-ins also welcome.
Chautauqua County Workers” Memorial Day, 11 a.m., Erlandson County Park, Oak Hill Road, Frewsburg. Remember our co-workers who went to work one day and did not return. Speakers County Executive George Borrello, State Senator Cathy Young, Assemblyman Andrew Goodell and Bonnie Peters, President of Local 807/6300, (Chautauqua County Workers). Commemorative program distributed.
Lakeshore Humane Society Pet Adoption Day/Open House, noon to 4 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come see some of the cats and dogs in need of loving homes. Must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet.) Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for details.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library fund-raiser, 1 to 4 p.m., 21 Brix Winery, 6654 w. Main Road, Portland. Author signings with books on premises for purchase, raffle baskets, art,,hors d’oeuvres. Wine tastings available.
Live via satellite from Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet: “Giselle,” 1 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, General Admission: $15, $10 Students. Call 679-1891 or see fredopera.org.
Gowanda American Legion Post #409 gun raffle, 5 p.m., 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda. Floor raffles, money wheel, 50/50 raffle. $10 ticket includes main prize drawings, food, beer, pop, coffee, winner’s choice of drawn prize or 80 percent of cost of prize. Winners of guns subject to background check. Pick up prizes at Roy’s Guns in Perrysburg.
Faculty Recital: Laura Koepke and Marisa Esposito, bassoons, 6 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rosch Recital Hall. Free event.
Cinema Series: “Finding Your Feet,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Village Hall. Story of a lady (Imelda Staunton) finding her feet and romance in London at a community dance class. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students and children. Call 679-1891 or visit Fredopera.org. Rated PG-13, 111 minutes.
Fredonia Dance Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Marvel Theatre at Rockefeller Arts Center. 28 young artists of the Department of Theatre and Dance. General Public: $20 to $25; Child/Student: $15. See fredonia.edu/tickets or call 673-3501.
Fredonia College Symphony, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia King Concert Hall with Concerto Competition Winner, Dennis O’Keefe, timpani. David Rudge, conductor. Free event.
Health and wellness
Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 9 a.m. to noon, Russell Joy Park, Howard Street, Fredonia. Open play. Call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729 for details. See NCP Pickleball FB page if raining for decision if relocating to Brocton Elementary School.
DHS Family Open Swim, 1 to 2 p.m. DHS pool. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. $1 per person per session. Limited to 60 swimmers. No food or drink in the pool, balcony or locker room area. No outside pool toys, athletic equipment, balls or noodles. Any misconduct according to the rules posted in the pool atrium area will result in a dismissal from the current session without refund.
Libraries
Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Hardcover and paperbacks, fiction and nonfiction, children and teen, DVDs, CDs, miscellaneous.
Barker Library presents: Northern Chautauqua On the Table discussion, 10:30 a.m. to noon, 7 Day St., Fredonia. Discuss community matters. Refreshments. Registration required. Call 366-4892.
