SATURDAY, OCT. 12

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 Ripley Community Food Pantry.

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.

Mayville-Chautauqua Lions Club autumn bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s Church Hall, 24 E. Chautauqua St., Mayville. Unique crafts, independent consultants. All funds benefit Lions Club charitable causes.

Little Explorers: “Falling Leaves,” 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.

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.

Live via satellite from NYC’s Metropolitan Opera: “Turandot,” 1 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. General admission $20, $18 (members), $10 students. Puccini’s final opera, set in China. 3 hours, 2 minutes, 2 intermissions.

Department Commander Tom Todaro and Department Auxiliary Chaplain Ruth Huber spaghetti dinner, 3 to 6 p.m., Samuel Cimino Post. 13 N. Main St., Silver Creek. Dinner includes salad, spaghetti, homemade meatballs, dessert. Donation: $10. Take outs available. Raffle also held. Open to public.

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: meat loaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, veggie, bread, beverage, homemade dessert. All you can eat in-house. Free will donations not necessary but appreciated.

Forestville Eastern Star ham dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Eastern Star Hall, 22 Main St., Forestville. $10 adult, $8 child (12 and under). Take outs available.

Dunkirk Conference Center presents: Halloween Happening, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3602 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Trick or treat from cabin to cabin. Costume contest, haunted house, $5 to park, dance party. Food available for purchase in dining hall.

Fall in Love with Mikey’s Way annual wine mixer to benefit Mikey’s Way Foundation, 5 to 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia’s Williams Center. Single ticket $25 (includes 25 raffle tickets, 10 50/50 tickets, dinner), couple $40 (includes 50 raffle tickets, 15 50/50 tickets, dinner). 21 Brix, food donated by Chef’s Restaurant, entertainment by Musicians Against Cancer, 6:15 p.m. live auction by Mike Peterson Auction. Also Chinese auction, cooler of cheer, spin the wheel, pottery by Chautauqua Area Potters. MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND. For tickets, call Wendy at 366-4070 ext. 1260. Presented by Lake Shore Savings Bank. Foundation creates connection, diversion to help children cope with emotional and physical hardships of long term, debilitating treatment for cancer, other life threatening illnesses.

Second Saturday Uke Jam, 6 to 8 p.m., Domus Fare, 43 W. Main St., Fredonia. All-ability-level jam. Strum and sing. OPEN MIC opportunity for individuals /groups involving uke.

Jamestown Brewing Company lecture on Early History of Brewing, 6 p.m., Jamestown Brewing Company, 119 w. Third St., Jamestown. Free lecture by CCHS trustee and historian Bob Johnston. Topic: “The Early History of Chautauqua County Brewers, Bottlers and Beers.” Open to public. Variety of food, refreshments available for sale before or after program. Tour of the new brewing operation around 7 p.m. at the end of Johnston’s presentation.

Cinema Series: “Before You Know It,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Theatrical family. Ensemble cast stars Mandy Patinkin and Judith Light. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891.PG-13, 93 minutes.

Health and wellness

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

Libraries

Sinclairville Free Library book sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 15 Main St. Bag sale.

Barker Library presents: “Just a Little Bit Spooky Halloween Storytime,” 11 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Stories, video, craft. Just a tiny bit spooky! Wear costume if desired. Staff may hand out candy. Free event. No registration needed. All children welcome.

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 Call 532-5129 to register.

Patterson Library presents: “Literary Circle,” 1 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, Patterson Park. Discuss “the Parable of the Sower,” by Octavia Butler.

SUNDAY, OCT. 13

Chapter #459 Vietnam Veterans of America monthly meeting, 11 a.m., John T. Murray VFW Post #1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk. Contact Danny S. McGill, chapter #459 VVA secretary at 366-2287 for more information.

Weidner’s Chicken barbecue, noon to 4 p.m., World War II Veterans Club, 216 Lake Shore Drive E,., Dunkirk. $10 pre-sale.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Ladies Auxiliary fall harvest chicken barbecue, 1 to 3 p.m., 1 Mullet St. Dunkirk. $10 members, guests.

Priest Appreciation dinner, St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, Cushing Street, Fredonia. Donations: $20 per person. Cocktails: 4:30 p.m., with free bar, followed by a buffet-style dinner at 5:30 p.m. For tickets, contact Louis Sinare at 673-1068.

Fenton History Center Mausoleum and More Tours at Lake View Cemetery, 8 p.m., 907 Lakeview Ave., Jamestown. Call 664-6256 to reserve tickets. Light refreshments served following tour.

MONDAY, OCT. 14

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.

United Senior Citizens luncheon meeting, noon, Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. Menu: meat loaf, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, tossed salad, w/ homemade dressings, apple crisp. Send $10 check to Evonne Hennebery, P.O. Box 706,, Dunkirk, NY 14048, payable to United Senior Citizens by Oct. 9.

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.

American Legion 409 Auxiliary meeting, 6:30 p.m., 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda. Agenda: Blue Star Mothers Drive, collection for items to put in servicemen and women’s boxes. Vets’ dinner on Nov. 11. Call 532-3592 for details.

Sheridan VFW Auxiliary monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Post 6390, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan. Discuss plans to celebrate 30th anniversary of auxiliary chapter in conjunction with honoring our veterans on Veterans Day.

Ethos NewSound presents: Mivos String Quartet, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall.

Health and wellness

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.

Libraries

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.

Collins Public Library presents: Design a Monster Engineering Challenge, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Ages 3 to 12.Build your own Monster creations. All crafting material provided for this STEM activity. Sign up requested. Call 532-5129.

TUESDAY, OCT. 15

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Continuing Legal Education Seminar, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown. Registration 8 a.m. Luncheon concludes at 2 p.m. Panel moderator David P. Flynn. Speakers Honorable Stephen W. Cass. Professor Helen A. Drew. Free, open to public. Register at 483-6646.

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.

Advanced 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. Intermediate advanced from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For details, call Connie at 673-1438.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting, 6:30 p.m., Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia. Members should bring a piece of family memorabilia and give a history of it along with some family history. For details, contact Gail Pugh Dash, President, 785-8420.

NYS Women Inc. Chadwick Bay Chapter meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Call Donnie Hover at 673-1045 for details.

Meet the Candidates event for New York State Senate and Jamestown Mayor, 7 p.m., Jamestown Community College Sheldon Center (formerly the Arts and Science Building), Sarita Weeks Room. Candidates for New York State Senate are George Borrello and Austin Morgan. Candidates for Jamestown Mayor are Andrew Liuzzo, Eddie Sundquist, and David Wilfong. Question candidates for both seats. Sponsored by League of Women Voters, AAUW-Jamestown and the Jamestown Community College Political Science Department. Free, open to public.

Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association presents “An Evening with Ross Conrad, Beekeeper,” 7 p.m., Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown. Admission $10 for non-members of Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association; by donation for members. Open to public.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Movie Night presents: “Dementia 13,” 7 p.m., 49 S. Portage, Westfield. Stars William Castle. 1963. Also Carnival of Souls, stars Candace Hilligoss, 1962. Free movie night includes “shorts” i.e. comics, newsreel and music from the year of the movie. Concessions available.

Cinema Series: “Before You Know It,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Theatrical family. Ensemble cast stars Mandy Patinkin and Judith Light. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891.PG-13, 93 minutes.

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, 5:30 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, 4:15 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

Village of South Dayton Library presents: Various Halloween crafts, 5 to 7 p.m., 17 Park St. All ages welcome. Children 6 years of age, younger must be accompanied by an adult. Tacos in a bag dinner available from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for $2 per plate.

Patterson Library presents: Community connections Night, 6 to 8 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.Welcomes old, new neighbors, businesses, agencies to network, sample wares, learn about each other, the town, village of Westfield. Free, open to public.

Collins Public Library presents: Young Adult Art Club, 6:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Love to draw, paint, create? Learn about illustration, publishing. Ages 10 to 20. Sketchbooks, materials provided. Stop in to register..