Community Calendar
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 by Nov. 29.
TUESDAY, DEC. 4
Fredonia Central School District Elementary Winter Concert #1, 9:30 a.m., 425 E. Main St. Third and fourth grade choruses, select chorus. Free event.
Chautauqua Opportunities Alzheimer’s Services presents: “Surviving the Holidays,” 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Public Library,536 Central Ave. Free, open to the public. Call 366-3335 ext. 1236 for details.
Advanced beginner line dancing lessons, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Followed by intermediate advanced line dance lessons from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Donation: $5 for each class. For details, call Connie at 673-1438.
Valley Historical Society annual Christmas gathering and potluck dinner, 6 p.m., South Stockton Wayside Chapel, 5537 Route 380, Sinclairville. Bring a dish of food to pass and personal table service. Program: Summarize research projects and election of officers for 2019.
Fredonia Central School District Elementary Winter Concert #1, 6:30 p.m., 425 E. Main St. Third and fourth grade choruses, select chorus. Free event.
CIAO Board meeting, 6:30 p;m., Hart Street, Fredonia. Contact Sam Crisanti at 934-2592 if wishing to attend.
Fredonia African Drumming Ensembles, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Tiffany Nicely, director. Free event.
Health and wellness
Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. All seniors welcome. Donation: $1.
Northern Chautauqua beginners’ pickleball class, 6 to 9 p.m., indoors at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114 for details.
Games and hobbies
Pinochle: Tuesday’s Best, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111.
St. Joseph’s bingo, 7 p.m., Parish Center, 145 East Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 7 p.m. For information, call parish office at 679-4116.
Free Fly Tying/Fly Fishing Class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Costello Room, Rockefeller Arts Center.
Libraries
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., 536 Central Ave. Children 1 to 5 years old can listen to a story, make a craft. Siblings and friends always welcome. Afterward can read, play with dollhouse, do puzzles, color. For details, call 366-2511.
Barker Library presents: after school storytime, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Caregivers may browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI while children are at programs. All children welcome, for all ages. No registration required.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Family Storytime, 6 to 7 p.m., 536 Central Ave. For all ages. Families can listen to a story, make a craft. For details, call 366-2511.
Collins Public Library presents: “Nature Play,” 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Registration required, call 532-5129. Program designed to bring nature into the library so kids will get to explore regardless of their location. Ages 6 to 10.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Introduction to Holistic Herbalism, 6 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Holistic Herbalist Sarah Sorci will explore importance of holistic and local herbal medicine. She will introduce medicinal uses of herbs & spices you may already have in your pantry or backyard. Sample herbal concoctions and receive recipes to try at home. For ages 16 and older. Register at www.andersonleelibrary.com or call 934-3468.
Patterson Library presents: VIP Podcast Listening Party, 6 to 7 p.m., Patterson Park, Westfield. Play along with host, Michele Meleen, Refreshments. Free, open to the public.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club, 6:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Ages 5 to 12. Every month has its own challenge.” Registration appreciated. Call 934-3468.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5
Silver Creek Elementary School holiday concert, 1 Dickinson St., auditorium at 9:45 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.
First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk Marsh Memorial Advent Recital, noon, 19 W. Fourth St. Free event. Open to public. This week features the First United Presbyterian Church Choir.
FREE Healthy Cooking Class for Kids, 4 to 4:30 p.m., Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave. Registration required. To register, email amj93@cornell.edu with child’s name, age and list any known food allergies.
Holiday Family Fun Night at Gowanda Elementary School, 450 Aldrich St., 6 to 7:30 p.m.,
Jamestown Concert Association Presents: WNYCO – Light Classics and Holiday Pops, 7 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Tickets: Adult $25, Senior $20, college student $7.50, free for under 18 with paid ticket. Call 484-7070 or visit reglenna.com.
Westfield Academy and Central School concert, 7:15 p.m., 203 E. Main St. Band 7/8, Chorus 4/5, Chorus 7/8, Handbells grade 9.
Martz Open Observatory Night, 7:30 p.m., 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg. Donations: $5 adults, $2 students.
Fredonia Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. David Rudge, director. Free.
Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday discussion group, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., St. John’s UCC, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Parking lot in back of church, off Eagle Street.
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 are always welcome.
TOPS 890 Silver Creek, 9 a.m., Private weigh-ins start at 9, meetings at 9:30 a.m., First United Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. “Taking Off Pounds Sensibly” offers support and advice. $1 per week. Visitors and new members always welcome. Use side door entrance.
Tai Chi for Seniors, 10 to 11 a.m., Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St. Community Room.
TOPS Chapter 1094 Brocton, weigh-ins from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m., meeting following. Fellowship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome.
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 Kirchmeyer at 432-6114. Open play.
TOPS 757 Dunkirk meeting, new location: St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk (use side door). Private weigh-ins at 5:30 p.m. with meeting to follow.
TOPS 0896 Westfield, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Westfield, 101 E. Main St. New members welcome. For details, call Ann at 326-2248.
