SATURDAY, DEC. 1

Girl Scouts of Western New York Troop 20158 annual Breakfast With Santa, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant, 3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. Tickets: $6 per person. Photo ops with Santa and visits following meal.

Gowanda High School’s Senior Class of 2019 brunch fund-raiser, chance auction. Visit www.gowcsd.org for more details.

Christmas in Gowanda, 9 a.m. nativity scenes, crafts at the library, Snowflake Walk, horse wagon rides, police car and fire truck rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus visits, cookie decorating, finding dimes, Santa Express train rides, adults $12, kids $8 at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. Holiday wine and cheese train ride $35 table car or $30 coach car. Call Becky at 241-7165 for tickets.

Cross Roads Market, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 6017 Westfield-Sherman Road, Westfield. Local vendors, artisans, crafters.

Al Tech/D.S.S. retirees breakfast, 9 a.m., Bob Evans Restaurant, 3877 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk.

Scandinavian Julmarknad (Swedish Market Day), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown. Free admission, open to public. Scandinavian crafts, foods, Swedish language, traditions. A Julbord (Swedish Christmas Dinner) at noon for a small fee. Displays, specialty food and other seasonal items at various establishments throughout the city. Swedish music from 1:30 until 3:30, Thule Swedish dance teams at 2 p.m. at Wegmans, 945 Fairmount Ave.

Friends of WCA Home Gently-Used Christmas Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., WCA Home, 134 Temple St., Fredonia. Christmas ornaments, wall decorations, wreaths, Christmas dishes, tablecloths, outside decorations, artificial Christmas tree, large variety of knickknacks for sale at very reasonable prices. Raises funds for activities, entertainment for men and women who reside at this non-profit assisted-living facility.

Fredonia’s Miracle on Main Street, 10 a.m. Santa arrives and official tree lighting, Barker Common Gazebo. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Holiday craft show at Fredonia Methodist Church and Family Church, 25 Church St. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: food vendors. Also Horse Drawn Carriage Rides through Village, Story time with Santa at the Library, Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop for small fee, fairy gardens, kids’ crafts workshop, Christmas wreaths, swags, trees for sale, food drive for Fredonia Food Pantry, carved wooden Christmas Bear giveaway, caroling. Free movie “The Polar Express” at the Opera House at 4 p.m.

Fredonia Farmers’ Winter Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. Wide variety of locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup products, plants, baked goods. SNAP/EBT/WIC benefits welcome. See www.fredoniafarmersmarket.org for details.

Findley Lake Christmas through the Village, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., pictures with Santa, crafts for the kids, Santa’s workshop, door prizes. Great deals throughout all the stores for holiday shopping.

Lakeshore Humane Society “Picture Your Pet With Santa” fund-raiser (rescheduled due to weather on original date), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Pets’, children’s and/or families’ photos with Santa Claus will be taken by photographer, be available for purchase to benefit the Lakeshore Humane Society. New this year, for $20 donation, leave with printed photo and copy sent to your email. Payment by cash or check only. Vaccinated, friendly pets welcome. Pets must be on leash or in carrier. No exotic pets. Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Chautauqua County Weavers Guild, 10 a.m., Westfield YWCA, 58 S. Portage St. Topic: Annual holiday party, gift exchange, luncheon, guild sale, ornament project. For details, contact the Guild at ccweaversguild@gmail.com

Annual Nativity Display and Alternative Christmas Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. Display of over 600 nativities; hand-crafted gifts from around the world; fair trade organic food items (chocolate, coffee, tea); small craft kits, Christmas activity books for children. Light refreshments served.

Lily Dale Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lily Dale Lyceum, 457 E. St. Handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, bags, caftans, aprons, gifts, knitted scarves, shawls, indoor plants, new, gently used household items. Proceeds support Lily Dale Assembly, a non-profit organization.

Empty Bowls project, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Potters have donated their time and skills to create 2,000 “one-of-a-kind” ceramic bowls valued from $5 to $40. Delicious soups will be prepared by Culinary Arts students of BOCES. Benefits local food pantries.

Winter Village at CHQ, Chautauqua Institution, free admission, parking. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pet Photos with Santa: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.; Horse drawn carriage rides 1 to 5 p.m.; Pet Costume Parade 2 to 3 p.m.

Sons of the American Revolution Chapter meeting, noon, Cassadaga Country Club, 55 Frisbee Road. Viewing of DVD about women who served in military from time of Revolutionary War to present. Guests welcome. Lunch ordered off menu.

Christmas in Silver Creek park, noon to 3 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus visits in the Village Square’s Backline, live reindeer, horse-drawn carriage rides, face painting, bake sale, tee-shirt decorating for first 200 children. Event sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Silver Creek.

“Light Up Cassadaga,” 1 p.m., adult presentation of “A Christmas Carol,” Park Church, Cassadaga, 25 Maple Ave. starring Mr. Kim Tenreiro. To purchase the $10 tickets for “A Christmas Carol,” go to Lightupcassadaga.eventbrite.com. From 3 to 5 p.m., Santa visits Ames Common (corner of Maple Avenue and Route 60), followed by CVCS Valley Minstrels and Jazz/Pep Band performances, Remembrance Tree Recognition and “Lighting up Cassadaga.” Sponsored by Citizens for a Better Cassadaga.

Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix, 2 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre. Slapstick comedy act: Johnny Peers leads over a dozen dogs through challenging and hilarious tricks. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Approximately one hour. Reserved seating. All seats: $15.

Moniuszko Social Club dues party, 6 p.m. to midnight, 262 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Food, fun and refreshments. Dues must be paid by Dec. 31. Members only.

Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix, 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre. Slapstick comedy act: Johnny Peers leads over a dozen dogs through challenging and hilarious tricks. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Approximately one hour. Reserved seating. All seats: $15.

Rock musical: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre. Follows the beginnings of the Democratic Party and narrates the tumultuous life of the former president of the United States, who is depicted as a full-fledged, modern rock star. General seating. General Public $30, SUNY Student $12, Non-SUNY Student/Child $22.

Union Relief’s 97th annual Charity Ball, 8 p.m. to midnight, hors d’ouevres from 7 to 8 p.m., Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield. Featuring Uncle Ben’s Remedy. Donation $50 per couple, $25 for single. Tickets available at B&C Bookkeeping. Proceeds provide temporary relief to those in the Westfield community in distress.

Libraries

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

Collins Public Library presents: “Computer Class – Organizing Files and Folders,” 2 p.m., 2341 Main St. Registration opens Nov. 3, call 532-5129. Learn how to save files to the computer so they can be found again.

Ripley Public Library presents: “Gobble, Gobble Death and Trouble Murder Mystery,” 6 p.m., Noble Winery, 8630 Hardscrabble Road, Westfield. Includes appetizers and a glass of wine from hosting winery during intermission. Tickets: $22 pre-sale or $25 at door.

SUNDAY, DEC. 2

Villenova Grange brunch, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Route 83 and 322, South Dayton. $8 for large, $7 for small. All you can eat.

Findley Lake Christmas through the Village, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., pictures with Santa, crafts for the kids, Santa’s workshop, door prizes. Great deals throughout all the stores for holiday shopping.

Lily Dale Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lily Dale Lyceum, 457 E. St. Handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, bags, caftans, aprons, gifts, knitted scarves, shawls, indoor plants, new, gently used household items. Proceeds support Lily Dale Assembly, a non-profit organization.

Winter Village at CHQ, Chautauqua Institution, free admission, parking. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet Santa’s Reindeer; Horse drawn carriage rides 1 to 5 p.m.; Guided Holiday Card Creation in the Poetry Maker Space.

Annual Nativity Display and Alternative Christmas Market, noon to 2 p.m., Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. Display of over 600 nativities; hand-crafted gifts from around the world; fair trade organic food items (chocolate, coffee, tea); small craft kits, Christmas activity books for children. Light refreshments served.

CIAO annual Christmas party, 12:30 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. Self-pay. Bring “family size” bags of candy to fill Christmas stockings for Willow Mission. Contact Nance Ortolano at 673-9177 for details, reservations. $15 per person for stuffed chicken breast, herb roasted pork loin and sides. Welcome to bring desserts to share. Cash bar available. Guests of members and children welcome with paid reservation.

Spirit Sunday readings with Lily Dale Registered Mediums, 1 to 3 p.m., Assembly Hall, Cleveland Ave., Lily Dale. Readings $30 for 15 minutes; $60 for 30 minutes. Sponsored by The Church of the Living Spirit. With questions, call Emmy at 595-2697 or see www.livingspiritlilydale.org. Held the first Sunday of the month.

Lily Dale Fire Department fund-raiser, 1 to 4 p.m., 4 East St. Vendor tables and luncheon. Proceeds benefit the Lily Dale Fire Company.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club viewing of Bills vs. Dolphins game, 1 p.m., Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk. Roast beef sandwiches provided at halftime. Members may bring dish to pass.

Rock musical: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, 2 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre. Follows the beginnings of the Democratic Party and narrates the tumultuous life of the former president of the United States, who is depicted as a full-fledged, modern rock star. General seating. General Public $30, SUNY Student $12, Non-SUNY Student/Child $22.

Brocton Tri Church Parish presents Christmas Holiday Concert featuring Jamestown Harmony Express, 4 p.m., 41 E. Main St. Refreshments follow concert. Love offering appreciated.

West Portland Baptist Church Christmas season Kick-Off Concert, 4 p.m., 7081 E. Route 20, Westfield. Local singer and soloist Mike Myers from Silver Creek will perform Christmas favorites both old and new. All welcome. Free of charge.

Advent Night prayer, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Experience traditional Night Prayer of the Catholic Church in preparation for Christmas. Each Sunday evening during Advent. Use doors facing parking lot.

Ripley United Methodist Church presents Jamestown Harmony Express Christmas Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., 84 W. Main St. fellowship, snacks to follow. Love offering accepted.

Fredonia Holiday Choral Concert, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. Fredonia Camerata, Chamber Choir, College Choir and University Chorus. Free.

MONDAY, DEC. 3

Chautauqua Rails to Trails Cookies, Carols and Cocktails event, 5 to 7 p.m., Big Inlet Brewing, 6169 Elm Flat Road, Mayville (near Hartfield). All welcome. Live local Christmas music with Bill Ward, Pat Cook and friends. Food, cookies, raffles, ugly sweater contest, 50/50 drawing, cash bar.

Beginner line dancing class, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Learn the basic steps and put them to music and dance within ten minutes. Dance to all types of music from country to classic to pop tunes. Wear comfortable shoes or boots that will slide on the floor. Donation: $5 per class. For details, call Connie at 673-1438.

Clean, Sober, Saved family and friends support group, 6 p.m., Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, 6813 Main St., Cherry Creek. Snacks provided. Hope for a powerful life free from co-dependency. For details, call Percy at 532-1410.

Clean, Sober Saved addiction education and support group, 6 p.m. Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, 6813 Main St., Cherry Creek. Snacks provided. Bible-based, taught in videotape sessions by Tracy Strawberry. For details, call Percy at 532-1410.

Rolling Hills Radio presents: Cosy Sheridan and Da Vines, 6:30 p.m., Shawbucks, 212 W. Second St., Jamestown. $15.

Murray Hose Company #4 meeting, 7 p.m., 104 W. Doughty St., Dunkirk.

Fredonia Jazz Small Groups, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Nick Weiser, director. Instrumental and vocal jazz combos. Free.

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.

Tai Chi for Seniors, 10 to 11 a.m., Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St. Community Room.

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. With questions, call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114. Open play.

Games and Hobbies

Dunkirk Senior Center crafts, 11 a.m., 45 Cliffstar Court.

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

Libraries

Barker Library presents:Preschool storytime, 10:15 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Caregivers welcome to browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI while children are at programs. All children welcome. No registration required.

Collins Public Library presents: “Gingerbread House,” 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Registration required, call 532-5129. Make a graham cracker “gingerbread” house. All materials provided. Ages 2 to 12. Sign up