FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Villenova Grange rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 431 Route 322, South Dayton. Donations welcome. Call 965-4292, leave message.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support group, 10 a.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association Western New York chapter. Call 1-800-272-3900 prior to attending your first meeting.

Sheridan Seniors meeting, noon, Silver Creek seniors club house, Route 5.

B-side Uke Jam, 6 p.m., East Main Cafe, 183 E. Main St., Fredonia. Intended for ukulele enthusiasts who are a step beyond beginners. Participants should be familiar with basic chords (C, F, Am, G, Em, D, Dm) and strumming, some picking. Everyone welcome, but moves at a quicker pace than usual jam sessions. For details, email Jill Reese at reese@fredonia.edu. Free event.

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.

Dunkirk-Fredonia Film Premiere “Widow’s Point,” 7:30 p.m., Fredonia Opera House. Story of a down-on-his-luck author (Craig Sheffer) who spends a weekend locked in a haunted lighthouse as a publicity stunt for a book he is writing about the murders, suicides and disappearances which have occurred at the mysterious location. As he uncovers the lighthouse’s terrifying secrets, sinister forces drive him to the brink of madness. Roughly one-third of the movie was filmed at the Dunkirk Lighthouse in 2018. Filmmaker Gregory Lamberson will introduce the film and lead a panel talk-back following its screening. Panelists will include Lamberson, film co-star Kaelin Lamberson, score composer Armand Petri and the Dunkirk Lighthouse’s Dave Briska. $10 adults, $7 seniors/students. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Dunkirk Lighthouse.

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, 428 Central Ave. Kitchen open at 5 p.m., game sales at 6, bingo at 7. Progressive $1199. 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.

Patterson Library presents: Storytime Fun with Ms. Amy, 9:30 a.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Collins Public Library presents: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Read stories, play games, sing songs, make craft. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required. Call 532-5129.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

Sinclairville Annual History Fair, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sinclairville 76ers pancake breakfast from 7 to 9:30 a.m. in Sinclairville Fire Hall dining room. Presale tickets $6 per person, $7 at the door. Children’s breakfast $5.Grand parade on Main Street at 10 a.m., activities all day: contests, live displays, historic cemetery tour, memorial service, cruise-in, horse drawn wagon rides, music by Wanderlust, Jamestown Harmony Express, Rustic Ramblers, karaoke, street dance with We Speak Canadian, craft show, dog show, magician, discussions, Dolly Madison portrayal. Chicken barbecue at 11:30 a.m. at Fire Hall, also benefits library, $10. Beef on weck dinner at 5 p.m. $7 adults, $4 under 12. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Free admission.

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 Love Bear Project – Give a Child a Great Christmas.

Troop 267 Philmont Pancake Fund-raiser, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant, 2908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. $8 per person. All you can eat. Purchase at door. Support trip for scouts and leaders to the Philmont High Adventure Base in Northern New Mexico in July 2020.

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.

South Dayton Mobile Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Dayton Village Square. Fresh organically grown vegetables, crafts, homemade baked goods.

Westfield Farmers and Artisans’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Moore Park, E. Main Street. Locally, area grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, craft beer, wines, meats, poultry products, coffee, Artisans’ handcrafts, literary works by local authors. Prepared foods available for purchase. Over 35 vendors. Live entertainment.

Community CPR/AED training program, 9 a.m., Fredonia Fire Station, 80 W. Main St. Training program free, $15 fee payable at course for each student to receive an AHA issued CPR card. To register, call 672-2127, leave name, contact number. Class size limited.

Gowanda Women of the Moose vendor craft show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gowanda Moose, 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. WOTM community service project. Lunch available. Something for everyone.

CASAC and Parent Network of WNY present free workshop: “What to do about challenging behavior,” 9 a.m. to noon, Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown, 62 Allen St., Jamestown. Review of Part I of different types of behavior, opportunity to develop a plan with strategies. Learn ways to manage conflict, establish consequences, develop confidence. Geared toward parents who have a child with a disability. To register, call 332-4170 or go online: www.parentnetworkwny.org/events.

Villenova Grange rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 431 Route 322, South Dayton. Donations welcome. Call 965-4292, leave message.

Reid Jones Memorial Cruise-In, Gerry Rodeo Grounds, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., vehicle registration begins at 10 a.m. 50/50, huge basket raffle, vendors, Community blood bank, chicken barbecue (presale tickets $10, $12 at event), food, children’s activities, more, all proceeds benefit Partners in Kind of Chautauqua County in honor of Reid Jones.

Audubon Community Nature Center volunteer orientation session, 10 a.m. to noon, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. To register, call Jennifer at 569-2345 by Sept. 10.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association Fall Tractor pull, show grounds, 4578 Cemetery Road, off Route 380, Stockton. Garden tractor weigh-in starts at 9 a.m., event starts at 10. Antique tractor pull starts at noon until finish. Free event to the public.

Little Explorers: “Snakes and Turtles,” 10 to 11:30 a.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Children ages 3 to 8 and their favorite grownup enjoy a nature lesson, walk, craft, and a snack, making for a fun-filled morning of learning. $8; $6 Nature Center members and children ages 3 to 8. Limited enrollment. Paid reservations required by preceding Thursday, Call 569-2345, or through AudubonCNC.org/Programs Current Schedule.”

“Visit the Farm Day,” 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Frontier Brook Farm, 5777 Route 83, Conewango Valley. Admission, parking free. Rain or shine event. 45 minute guided walking tours of farm. Educational displays, children’s activities, free milk and string cheese. Glenn Moss Family farm.

Audubon Community Nature Center new volunteer orientation, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Learn about various opportunities, indoors and out, to discover if volunteering at Audubon could be for you. Dress for weather, as tour will include indoor, outdoor spaces. Optional BYO lunch, stay for more conversation. Contact Jennifer Schlick. 569-2345 or jschlick@auduboncnc.org for details. Free, but register by Sept. 10.

Food Bank of WNY Benefit Motorcycle Run and Rally, begins and ends at Newell-Faulkner American Legion Post 880, 2912 Legion Drive, Eden. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Car cruise-in, food beverages, live music, 50/50, basket auctions, vendors. Route begins at 11 a.m., stops at Gowanda Harley Davidson, Port of Buffalo Small Boat Harbor for light lunch. Rally at Legion features emcee “Rainman” Mark Ferguson, love music at noon with BarKing Spiders, followed by V-Syx. Registration for ride, rally, $20 per rider, $10 per passenger. To just attend rally and cruise-in: $10. Registration for Cruise-In cars: $20. To pre-register, for details, see www.wnyfoodbankrun.com.

Lakeshore Humane Society Weekly Pet Adoption Day, noon to 3 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come and 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 more information.

Great Lakes Beach Sweep, 1 p.m., Barcelona Harbor, Westfield. Gloves, garbage bags, data sheets to record litter sources of pollution. Sponsored by Center for Marine Conservation. Public welcome to enjoy Greystone Nature Preserve, Cassadaga Job Corps Center in clean-up.

Cat Video Fest, Fredonia Opera House, 2 p.m. Compilation reel of latest, best cat videos. $10 adults, $5 children. Portion of proceeds from screening to benefit Lakeshore Humane Society (LHS). Also 50/50 style raffle and accepting donations of pet items.

Free community meal, Trinity United Church of Christ, 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Doors open 3:30 p.m., serving 4 to 6 p.m. Handicapped access on Erie Avenue. This month’s menu: pork medallions, mashed potatoes, veggie, applesauce, beverage, homemade dessert. All you can eat in-house. Free will donations not necessary but appreciated.

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Murder Mystery Dinner: Millionaire Mayhem “Your Money or Your Life,” Perry Street Station, 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, Pennsylvania. Buffet dinner for all guests by Stewart’s Premier Catering at the Station at 4:45 p.m., Mystery Train departs at 6:15 p.m., returns to depot at 9 p.m. for dessert; resolution of the show. Reservations required, space limited. $70 per person. Cost includes buffet dinner, train ride, show, dessert, gratuity. Not recommended for children under age 16.

Full Moon Paddle Across Cassadaga Lake, 7 p.m. (meet at 6:30 p.m.), Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue. Co-sponsored by Cassadaga Lakes Association, Chautauqua County Watershed Conservancy and Evergreen Outfitters. For rental, call 763-2266. PFD’s (life jackets) and lights are mandatory. Dish to pass or beverage welcome. Campfire follows. Participants are encouraged to make an event donation.

Cinema Series: “Mike Wallace is Here,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Look at the legendary reporter who interrogated the 20th century’s biggest figures in his over fifty years on air. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891. PG-13, 90 minutes.

Campers Karaoke, corn roast, Woodside Campground, 8248 Griswold Road, Cassadaga. For details, call 673-5821.

Health and wellness

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 9 to noon p.m., Russell Joy Park, Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Libraries

Sinclairville Library events: 9 a.m., line up at the Sinclairville Elemetary School to ride in the library’s float for the 10 a.m. grand parade; magic show with Mark Parsons at 11 a.m, Dolly Madison portrayal by Denise Reichard at 1:30 p.m., art display, 50/50 opportunity at 3 p.m., more.

Collins Public Library presents: Young Adult Role Playing Games Club, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2341 Main St. Suggested for Ages 12 to 18. Lots of extra supplies. Lunch provided. Call 532-5129.

Collins Public Library presents: Tinkering in the library, noon, 2341 Main St. Different rotating activities each month, new things to explore. Fun for entire family with children ages 1 to 12. build and play.. Call 532-51129 to register.

Patterson Library presents: Literary Circle, 1 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Main Reading Room. Topic: George Orwell’s classic, “Animal Farm.”