FRIDAY, SEPT. 21

AARP safe driver class, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., South Stockton Wayside Chapel, 5537 Route 380 Sinclairville. Sept. 20, 21, must attend both days. $20 AARP members/$25 non-members. Pay by check or money order made out to AARP. Bring completed check, pen, driver’s license and AARP membership card to class on first day. Arrive at 9:15 first day to register. Call 224-3280 to register.

Sheridan Post 6390 Auxiliary bake sale, lobby of the VFW Post, 2556 Main Road, Sheridan. Starts at 4:30 p.m. and continues during dining hours at regular Friday night fish fry. All Auxiliary members asked to donate baked goods.

Clean, Sober Saved addiction education and support group, 6 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, 6 p.m., Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Railroad Ave., Dayton. Snacks provided. Hope for a powerful life free from co-dependency.

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.

The Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center presents: Canadian Brass, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, King Concert Hall. Tickets: call 673-3501. $22, $27, $32, $37 based on location.

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 , 64 Prospect St.. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111..

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 book sale, bake sale and basket raffle, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 2341 Main St. Hosted by the “Friends of the Library,” annual event benefits programs at the library.

Collins Public Library presents: Toddler Time, 10:30 a..m., 2341 Main St. Read stories, play games and sing songs. Stop by or call 532-5129 to register.

Cassadaga Branch Library presents: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., 18 Maple Ave. Includes stories, songs, a craft and friendly peer interaction. Parents/guardians asked to stay.

North Collins Public Library presents: Story hour with Miss Alice, 11 a.m., 2095 School St. Stories, crafts. Open to ages 3 to 5.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Makerspace Fridays, 2:45 to 4:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Materials provided to create, explore, imagine and discover. Call 792-9418 for details.

Collins Public Library presents: Music in the Library Series: classic bluegrass stylings of the band Creek Bend, 7 p.m., 2341 Main St.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 22

Fredonia Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, Church Street, Fredonia. Wide variety of locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup products, plants, baked goods and artisan-quality crafts. This week, will be a food demo by the Market’s own Karen Taverna of Aeress Designs. Attendees can , make their own locally-sourced marinara sauce. SNAP/EBT/WIC benefits welcome.

Westfield Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Moore Park, 2 E. Main St. Offers locally grown produce, meat, organic foods, artisan craft vendors and more. Prepared foods, beverages also available.

South Dayton Mobile Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Dayton Village Square. Homemade pies, breads, sweet rolls, jams, fresh eggs, vendors of homemade crafts, home grown fruits and vegetables. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons and Fresh Connect coupons accepted. No fee for participation. Call Market Manager Linda at 672-9004 for details.

Cross Roads Market, 6017 Westfield-Sherman Road, Westfield. Open with local vendors, artisans and crafters.

Chautauqua County Weavers Guild, 10 a.m., Westfield YWCA, 58 S. Portage St. Topic: Warping a loom and weaving a project. Anyone interested in learning to weave or joining the Guild is welcome to attend meetings. For details, contact ccweaversguild@gmail.com

Sustainable Self-Care, 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Greystone Nature Preserve, 8531 Bear Lake Road, Fredonia. Cost: $12 includes making your own tea blend to take home. Holistic herbalist Sarah Sorci leads an indoor workshop. Participants will explore sustainable ways to use locally wild and cultivated plants for wellness. Focus on plants that support emotional well-being, stress management, and energy levels. Learn about medicinal properties and safe uses of plants like nettle, ashwagandha, tulsi, lemon balm, hawthorn, peppermint, garden Solomon’s Seal and more. Learn about sustainable harvesting techniques, and cultivation tips for garden plants. Sample numerous herbal concoctions, and create their own tea blend to take home. Space is limited register by contacting Sarah@sweetflagherbs.com or 997-2007.

Leon Historical Society Museum open, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Route 62, Leon. Public welcome. New this year: “Pioneer’s Journal” displayed. For details, contact Pat at 296-5709.

American Red Cross Blood Drive in honor of Sharon Ackendorf, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 12 Elm St., westfield. Donors treated to a light lunch. Chinese auction, drawing at 4:15 p.m. All proceeds benefit Sharon’s medical costs for treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome.

“Rockin’ The Commons” benefit for Roswell Park, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Barker Common, Fredonia. Musical acts, food, basket raffles, game, family fun. Sponsored by Fredonia Radio Systems, SUNY Fredonia’s college-run radio station.

Ziebart’s Off Road Show at Loud Performance Products, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 4818 Route 430, Maple Springs. Mud pit and Obstacle Course from Stock to Not for ATV/UTV/Jeep/4×4, Vintage Snowmobile Show, Rides in the “Rhino Truck,” live music, barbecue and beer, vendors and swap meet, NEED PRICE

Lakeshore Humane Society Pet Adoption Day, 12 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. (One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet.) Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for details.

Pine Valley VFW Auxiliary 2522 golf tournament to benefit female homeless veterans and Gold Star Mothers, Rosebrook Golf Course, 12486 Beebe Road, Irving. Four person scramble, $60 per person. Registration at noon, tee-off at 1 p.m. Also luncheon, 50/50, basket auction, men’s and women’s prizes. Can register day of event, or contact 287-3126 or 287-4497. Can attend just the basket raffle or have lunch for $6.

Benefit for Sherri Giambra, 1 to 6 p.m., Sheridan VFW, 2556 Main Road, Silver Creek. Chinese auction, cash bar, bake sale, door prizes and food. Tickets: $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door. For details, call or text Ashlee at 785-7457.

Spaghetti Dinner fund-raising event to benefit Lakeshore Humane Society, 4 p.m. to sold out, VFW Post 1017, 111 Deer St., Dunkirk. Includes salad, bread, dessert. $8 pre-sale, $10 at the door.

Cassadaga American Legion “First Day of Autumn Fun” steak fry and music, 228 Maple Ave. Grill own steak or have Legion members grill it from 5 to 7 p.m. dinner includes baked potato and corn on the cob. Music by the Steve Strickland Duo, formerly of Smoke House, from 7 to 10 p.m. Pre-sale: $10, at the door: $12.

Greystone Nature Preserve presents: Bat Watch, 6 p.m., 8531 Bear Lake Road, Fredonia. Enjoy a spectacular sunset over Lake Erie, gain understanding of bats by first-hand experience. Strolls, old-fashioned campfire. Donation-based event.

Gowanda Moose Lodge “Raise the Roof Big Money Raffle,” 5 to 7 p.m., 201 Aldrich St.,Raffle tickets :$100 each, include two buffet diners, draft beer, well drinks. Odds of winning 1 in 10. Basket auction. For tickets, call 532-4882.

Cinema Series: “Far From the Tree,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Documentary that follows families facing extraordinary challenges. Based on non-fiction book “Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity.” Q & A follows film. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students and children. Call 679-1891. Unrated, 93 minutes. Features Fredonia native Amy Shuster Allnutt and her family. Interview recorded with the family and Opera House Executive Director Rick Davis will be shown immediately following the film.

Health and wellness

Yoga on the Lawn, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek. On the lawn (gym in case of inclement weather). All welcome. Free. Ann Marie Hamlet, instructor.

Northern Chautauqua Pickleball, 9 a.m. to noon. Russell Joy Park, Fredonia. Four courts open. Recreational (social), Intermediate and Competitive play. Call Mike Ferguson 716-480-3729 with questions.

Libraries

South Dayton Library presents: free quilting classes with Claudia Youmans, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 17 Park St.

Cherry Creek Library presents: Movie, “The Wizard of Oz,” 10:15 a.m., 6778 Main St.

Collins Public Library book sale, bake sale and basket raffle, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2341 Main St. Hosted by the “Friends of the Library,” annual event benefits programs at the library.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Hobbit Day, 11 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. All ages invited to a party devoted to all things Hobbit! Can come dressed as a Hobbit and celebrate Bilbo and Frodo Baggins birthdays! Have some tea and Lembas Bread, play games, make a craft. Fun for the whole family! Registration required.Call 934-3468.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 23

Laona Methodist Church 150 year anniversary service and celebration, corner of Wilson and Porter roads. 10 a.m. service followed by light lunch and dessert, displays of memorabilia.

Dunkirk SAL Bills tailgate party in the pavilion, 10 a.m.

Northern Chautauqua County Clubs Association meeting, 10:30 a.m., Sheridan VFW Route 20, Sheridan.

Farmers’ Market, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Ames Commons, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, Cassadaga. Local farmers and artisans. Produce, meats, baked goods, jams, jellies, maple syrup, honey, soaps and personal care items, knitted and sewn items, jewelry and more. FMNP/WIC VF/SNAP (EBT) accepted.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club game viewing, 1 p.m., Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk. Rigatoni, tossed salad provided at halftime. Members may bring a dish to pass.

Church of the Living Spirit presents: Using Inspired Creations in Your Spiritual Work, 1 to 4 p.m., Assembly Hall, Cleveland Avenue, Lily Dale. Presenter: Evidential Psychic Medium, Spirit Artist, teacher Joseph Shiel. $45 at door.

Valley Historical Society museum open house, 2 to 5 p.m., corner of Main and Lester streets, Sinclairvillle. Contains hundreds of artifacts from the Cassadaga Valley. No admission charge.

Folk in Fredonia Free-For-All, 3 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Fredonia folk music favorites Carmen and Dick Gilman invite their musician friends from throughout the state to join them on stage. Great music, dance, humorous stories. Raffles, door prizes. FREE, tickets required. Call -679-1891.

Western New York Chamber Orchestra: world premier performance of conductor Glen Cortese’s “Angels and Demons,” 4 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. General public: $20, students: free. Father Sean Duggan, piano. Also features Holst’s “St. Paul’s Suite” and Salieri’s “Mass in D Major (Emperor).”

Trinity Masterworks Choir initial rehearsal, 7 to 9 p.m., nave of Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia. Begin preparation for performance of Kim Andre Arnesen’s “Requiem” in November. Community members with some choral singing experience welcome to join the choir.

Libraries

Cassadaga Branch Library presents: Pampered Chef tailgate party, 1 to 3 p.m. 18 Maple Ave. Hostess Karen Field presents new products , recipes to enjoy. All proceeds benefit the library.