THURSDAY, OCT. 17

DFT Telephone Company Retirees meeting, 9 a.m., Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk. All retirees invited. Always the third Thursday of the month.

Brooks Hospital Retirees luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Manning’s East Cafe, 183 E. Main St., Fredonia.

Rosary for Peace in the Middle East and in our world, 5:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. All are welcome for this half hour once a month.

Westfield Quilters’ Guild, YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., Westfield. Social time at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. Presenter: National speaker Ron Stefanak. Trunk show of quilts featuring modern paper piercing.

Revitalize Dunkirk general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Public welcome. See www.revitalizedunkirk.com for details.

PFLAG Westfield Chapter meeting, 6:30 p.m., Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Al Anon Steps to Serenity weekly group meeting, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Harvest Chapel Church, Fredonia.

Rational Recovery weekly meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish Hall, room A, Central Avenue, Dunkirk.

Freedom in Fredonia Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, 7 p.m., Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. This group is closed (for addicts only).

“Gauguin in Tahiti – Paradise Lost,” 7 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. General admission $15, $10 students. Life and works of the artist. One hour, 30 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 indoor pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., Brocton Elementary School, 138 W. Main St., Brocton. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Games and hobbies

Knitting/Crocheting Workshop, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Everyone is invited to make items for community needs. Newcomers can learn skills. Bring a craft to work on, or meet new friends. $1 fee. Yarn donations welcome. Call Louise Kowal at 785-6039 for details or to donate yarn.

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

CREATE Project Community Music and Community Arts Programs, 5 to 7 p.m., Steger Apartments Community Room, 15 N. Main St., Dunkirk. Chautauqua Brass and visual artist Renee Pye present series of interactive performance and arts workshops. All ages, abilities welcome. Pre-registration required. Call Valerie at 680-0266. Free, but donations accepted.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pre-school Storytime with Miss Jill, 10:30 a.m, 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes, fun crafts. Children under 3 Ç need a parent/caregiver present. Registration helpful. Call 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Storytime for School Age Children, 10:30 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Variety of activities with Miss Amy for children ages 6 to 10. Expect stories, crafts, LEGOs, games, and more! Great for homeschooling families. Registration helpful. Call 934-3468.

Patterson Library presents: Career Concepts of Jamestown mini-recruiting event, 1 to 3 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Main Reading Room. Bring resume, firm handshake.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: musical jam session, 2 to 4 p.m., 15 Main St. Bring voices and/or instruments, come together to make community music. Audience members also welcome. Free program, open to all ages.

Barker Library presents: Master Builders Night, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Use LEGOS, Strawbees, Magformers, Lincoln Logs, Play Doh, Cubelets and more. Build something amazing and it may be displayed in the display case. All children welcome. No registration necessary. Caregivers are welcome to browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI during programs.

Patterson Library presents: Fall Into Fall Story Time with Miss Emily and Ms. Amy, 5:15 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, Patterson Park.

Patterson Library presents: Ekstasis Duo in concert, 6 to 8 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Main reading room. Also stuents from SUNY Fredonia School of Music.

Collins Public Library presents: Young Adult Book Club, 6:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Discuss “Gregor the Overlander” by Suzanne Collins. Ages 13, up. Request copy online or at Library Desk.

FRIDAY, OCT. 18

Trinity Episcopal Church Women’s Fall Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Garland Hall at the back of Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St. Fredonia.

First Presbyterian Church harvest meat loaf dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., 49 S. Portage St., Westfield. Dine in or take out. Meal includes side dishes, beverage, dessert. Adults $11, Children 10 and under $5. For Free Delivery, call 326-2643 by noon the day of the dinner.

Martha Colburn opening reception, 6 p.m, SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery. Colburn is best known for her animation films, which are created through puppetry, collage, paint on glass techniques.

The Probables host Uncle Ben’s Remedy, 6 p.m., Spire Theater, 317 Third St., Jamestown. Tickets: $11.

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.

Harvest Moon Cemetery Tours, 7 to 10 p.m., meet at Gazebo, West Barker Commons, Church Street, Fredonia. Tours last 45 to 60 minutes. Seating limited. Reservations a must. Tickets: $12.50 Non-refundable. Refreshments available at tour’s end. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Dress for weather. Special lighting, make up effects, fog, live low-impact scare actors. For tickets, see www.festivalsfredonia.org.

Jamestown Community Third Friday Dance, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Tree of Life Lutheran Church, 825 Forest Ave., Jamestown. Contra, square, reels, mixers taught, called by Joe Kwiatkowski with live music by Viol Habits. No partner necessary! All welcome! Admission:$5.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “The Grapes of Wrath,” by John Steinbeck, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, reserved seating. General public: $25. See Box Office in Williams Center, G-140 for tickets and student/children rates.

Fredonia 1970s Alumni Jazz Concert, 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.

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, 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, snack. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required. Call 532-5129.

Patterson Library presents: Twe’Evening, 5 to 7 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. 10 to 12 year old community members.

Patterson Library presents: Teen Night, 7 to 10 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

SATURDAY, OCT. 19

Trinity Episcopal Church Women’s Fall Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Garland Hall behind Trinity Episcopal Church. 11 Day St. Fredonia, NY. Bag sale last hour.

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

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.

West Portland Baptist Church Apple Butter Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,7081 E. Route 20, Westfield. Old-fashioned apple butter available for a donation. Forty vendors offering various sale items including food. Free admission. Proceeds benefit Nina’s Kitchen Brocton/ Portland Food Pantry

Partners in Kind meeting, 10 a.m. to noon, Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Discuss upcoming projects, review acomplishments. New members/interested individuals welcome

Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) low cost Healthy Pet Clinics, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pet Pantry, Come prepared with dogs properly leashed; cats in carriers. Cash, credit cards accepted. Bring any previous rabies vaccination certificates; veterinarian records from past year, if available. Small co-pay for basic services, although receiving care is not based on one’s ability to pay. Other services, including heartworm, Lyme disease, and feline leukemia testing will be available at a low cost.

Mini Maker Faire, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., SUNY Fredonia campus between the Williams and Science Centers. Highlights creativity and ingenuity of more than 70 local and national makers. Encourages hands-on activities for all ages to learn more about arts, science, engineering, crafting, more. For details, call 672-4371. food trucks will be onsite with a variety of options. Mario the Maker Magician will host two free performances during the event.

Fredonia Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, zip code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan, and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food, given out depending on family size.

Chautauqua Pottery Studio Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit local potters at their studios. Several locations will host guest potters. Fredonia: 18 Water St., 261 Seymour St., 42 Rosalyn Court, 25 Maple Ave.; Dewittville: 6007 Route 54; Westfield: 6439 Portage Road. For details, see the Facebook page Chautauquapotterystudiotour.

B & LB chicken barbecue to benefit Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church Street, Fredonia. $11, includes two sides, dinner roll by Bert Weidner BBQ. Sponsored by Baghat & Laurito-Baghat, CPAS; BLB Insurance Agency, Inc.; BLB Main Street Payroll; BLB Merchant Services; BLB Express Prints.

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.

Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue open house, 1 to 3 p.m., 7540 N. Gale St., Westfield. Bring in nickel deposit soda cans and bottles. Celebrating 20 years. Cake, punch with volunteers; drop off donation, meet dogs.

Trunk or Treating at the Park, 1 to 4 p.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4559 Rt. 430, Bemus Point. Bring the kids in costume and bring candy for your trunk to pass out to others in a well lit, safe environment

Martz-Kohl Observatory Open House, 2 to 4 p.m., 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg. Ribbon cutting, beverages, refreshments. At :30 p.m., members, guests can tour, view celestial objects through various telescopes as weather permits. Wear seasonal attire.

Cherry Creek VFW Post 2522 steak fry, 3 p.m., 7117 Main St., Route 83, Cherry Creek. Open to public. $15 includes 10 oz. strip steak, twice baked potato, dinner salad, bread/butter. Cherry Creek Post members will grill or patrons can grill their own.

St. Joseph’s Gowanda Catholic Church community dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., 71 E. Main St., Gowanda. Chicken ‘n biscuits, applesauce, variety of pies. All welcome. Donations accepted.

St. John’s United Church of Christ spaghetti dinner, Serving 4:30 to 6 p.m., 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Call 366-0710 for reservations. Pre-sale tickets, $9.50, tickets at the door, $10. Take-outs available. Parking off Eagle Street. Pre-sales highly recommended.

Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville Gold Rush, 6 to 6:45 p.m., Chiavetta’s barbecue dinner with chicken, beef on weck, and much more; BYOB; 6:45 p.m. program, 50/50, basket raffle, reverse draw raffle for cash prizes up to $1,000! Participants must be at least 18 years of age; need not be present to win. Tickets limited to 250, should be purchased by Oct. 14 to reserve dinners; Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield, Benefits this Rotary Club’s service projects. Cost: $30 per person (includes dinner; reverse draw raffle). Info: Linda, 716-326-3012 or jbzip@roadrunner.com.

Harvest Moon Cemetery Tours, 7 to 10 p.m., meet at Gazebo, West Barker Commons, Church Street, Fredonia. Tours last 45 to 60 minutes. Seating limited. Reservations a must. Tickets: $12.50 Non-refundable. Refreshments available at tour’s end. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Dress for weather. Special lighting, make up effects, fog, live low-impact scare actors. For tickets, see www.festivalsfredonia.org.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “The Grapes of Wrath,” by John Steinbeck, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, reserved seating. General public: $25. See Box Office in Williams Center, G-140 for tickets and student/children rates.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble with Concerto Competition Winner, Katherine Culver Joslyn, soprano, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. Dr. Paula Holcomb, conductor. Free event.

Versailles Community Association presents: Uncle Ben’s Remedy, 8 p.m. to midnight, 11703 Main St., Versailles. $8 single, $15 couple, $25 family. Doors open at 7. Food, beverages available for purchase.

An Evening with Paula Poundstone, 8 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. $25, $45, $75. For tickets, see reglenna.com

Health and wellness

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., Brocton Elementary School, 138 W. Main St., Brocton. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Libraries

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Craft-O-Rama, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. All ages invited to drop in during allotted time. No registration necessary. Wide assortment of materials from craft cupboard, bins available to craft onsite.

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. Snacks, lunch provided. Register at 532-5129.