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Community calendar

MONDAY, SEPT. 16

Brooks TLC Hospital System ConnectLife Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dunkirk Campus, 529 Central Ave. ConnectLife (formerly Unyts) is the sole supplier of blood for Brooks Memorial Hospital. Currently urgent need for blood donors both locally and nationally. All donors at this drive entered to win one of two pair of Buffalo Sabres tickets. Call 529-4470 or visit connectlife.org to make an appointment Photo ID required to donate.

Kids Clothes Closet, 10 a.m. to noon, First United Methodist Church of Fredonia, 25 Church St. New, nearly new clothing, other items for children newborn through size 6; expectant mothers. Use educational entrance. For details, call 679-1513.

Lake Erie Bird Club, 7 p.m., BOCES, Fredonia-Stockton Road, Fredonia. Marilyn O’Connell will present a basic introduction program on bird watching including how to record information about birds and using binoculars. All welcome. Call Joanne at 673-1627 for details.

Sheridan Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m., fire hall, 2800 Route 20, Sheridan. All members encouraged to attend.

Ballroom Dance III, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Collage Performing Arts Center, 214 Eagle St., Fredonia. Participants must have a partner. $20 per person for all 8 classes to pay the rent for the studio.

Fredonia Faculty Showcase, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch 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.

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. Stories, movies, songs, play. 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. For details about special storytimes; events, see barkerlibrary.org

Collins Public Library presents: Lap Sit with Miss Abbie, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Fun program for children ages 6 months to 2 years with a caregiver. Great introduction to early literacy skills with rhymes, finger plays, music, stories and more. Sign up required. Call 532-5129.

Patterson Library presents: Makerspace Mondays, 4 to 5 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, John W. Ellison Makerspace. Learn about 3D printing, coding, circuits, rocks, minerals, math, arts and crafts, other cool things.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

Peaceful SOUL Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Native Pride parking lot, 11359 Southwestern Blvd., Irving. Fresh wholesome food from local farmers, Native craftsmen selling their artisan works. Various programs.

NYS Women Inc. Chadwick Bay Chapter meeting, Manning’s Fireside Manor, 5377 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk,. 6 p.m. networking, dinner meeting 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Julie Franco. Topic: Work Resiliency. Call Donnie Hover at 673-1045 for reservations. Open to the public.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting, Barker Library, 6:30 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Speaker Ron Halicki 7 to 7:45 p.m. Topic: 100 year old history of the Halicki Family Garage, foundedby immigrant John Halicki in 191, in the East Town of Dunkirk. All welcome.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Movie Night presents: “Made for Each Other,” 7 p.m., 49 S. Portage, Westfield. Stars Carole Lombard, James Stewart. 1939.Free movie night includes “shorts” i.e. comics, newsreel and music from the year of the movie. Concessions available.

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.

Fredonia Faculty Composers, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Free event.

Health and wellness

Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. Donation: $1.

Northern Chautauqua outdoor pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., Russell Joy Park, Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Games and hobbies

Pinochle: Tuesday’s Best, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111.

Free Fly Tying/Fly Fishing Class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Costello Room, Rockefeller Arts Center.

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.

Libraries

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., 536 Central Ave. Children 2 to 5 years old can listen to a story, make a craft. No need to register. Free, open to public. Afterward can read, play with dollhouse, do puzzles, color, use computers. For details, call 366-2511.

Patterson Library presents: Knit and Knatter Club, 1 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Main Reading Room.

Barker Library presents: all ages after school storytime, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. All ages. Stories, movies, songs, play. 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. For details about special storytimes; events, see barkerlibrary.org

Collins Public Library presents: Evening book club, 5:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Topic: “Maid,” by Stephanie Land. Call 532-5129 to request a copy and indicate interest.

Patterson Library presents: “Music by the Exstasis Duo – “Women’s Voices,” 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Dunkirk Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., outside the Dunkirk Senior Center on Ruggles Street. Rain or shine, every Wednesday from June 12 through Oct. 16. Vendors may include farmers offering locally raised produce, meat, eggs and dairy; bakers; value added product producers; artisans; beekeepers and maple syrup producers; prepared food vendors; nurseries; and more. Check the Market’s Facebook page for info on their monthly market events.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support group, 10 a.m., Mayville Library, 92 S. Erie St. Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association Western New York chapter. Call 1-800-272-3900 prior to attending your first meeting.

“Be the Change: Tools for a Movement” with Cameron Kasky, 3 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, general seating. General public: free. Tickets required. Limit four for general public, limit 1 per student with ID. Survivor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, organizer of March for Our Lives. This Road to Change tour advocates for control, promotes youth engagement in political activism.

Squadron 1280 Son’s of the American Legion presents: Cruise Night, 6 to 9 p.m., Cassadaga Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. Food, music, cool cars and fun. Everyone welcome to attend, no charge. For details, call 595-3145. Also Auxiliary bake sale.

SCORE Buffalo-Niagara Chautauqua business owner reception, 6 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Free, designed for local entrepreneurs, business owners. Light refreshments. Features local SCORE mentors, workshop facilitators, Incubator leaders, community dignitaries. For reservations, details call 474-9055.

Lakeshore Humane Society Open Hours, 6 to 8 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.

Sprout Film Festival, 7:30 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Free admission. Short films showcase experiences of people with disabilities. For details, call 485-4602.

Martz Observatory Speaker Night, 7:30 p.m., 176 Robbins Hill Road, Frewsburg. Speaker Dr. Darren Williams will speak on “Astronomical Contributors to Climate Change.” Donations: $5 adults, $2 students. Have seasonal attire on hand. For details, see martzobservatory.org.

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.

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., Russell Joy Park, Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

TOPS 757 Dunkirk meeting, 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

Libraries

Sinclairville Library presents: Child’s Play program, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 15 Main St. Learning to play together, listening to stories,singing songs, play games.

Friends of Anderson-Lee Library Used Book Sale members preview, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. If not a member, can fill out membership form, start buying early.

Patterson Library presents: Mystery Book Club, 6:30 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Main Reading Room. Topic: “The Butcher’s Theater.”

Ahira Hall Library presents: Write Focus Writers’ Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton.

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