THURSDAY, OCT. 31

Celebrate “Trick or Treat” at City Hall, 352 Central Ave., Dunkirk with Mayor Rosas, youth and recreation department, City Hall staff, 3 to 5 p.m. Treats, games, food, crafts will be the “Trick” of the day. For details, call Ryan Hall at 366-9885.

Trunk or Treat at Larry Spacc GMC, 3 to 7 p.m., 4037 Vineyard Drive parking lot, Dunkirk. Food, fun, games, prizes. Free event.

Trunk or Treat at Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 4 to 7 p.m., 25 Church St., Fredonia. Treats, Halloween fun with decorated vehicles, warm-up station with hot chocolate. Family-friendly, free, open to public.

Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church, 4 to 6 p.m., 876 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Kids can walk from car to car collecting candy, treats. Hot dogs, beverages served.

Trunk or Treat Chautauqua Suites, 5 to 8 p.m,. 215 W Lake Rd., Mayville. Go car to car, get a treat. Anyone welcome to bring their car down; join in the fun. Contact Jill or Natalie at 269-7829. Encouraging Disney theme decorations. Free hot dogs, corn dogs, hot chocolate, coffee.

Master’s Plan Ministries, Fall harvest party, 5 to 8 p.m., 9586 Railroad St., Dayton. Hot dogs, chili, games, candy.

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).

Fredonia Student 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 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. Libraries

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.

Sinclairville Free Library Halloween Costume Party musical jam session, 2:30 to 5 p.m., 15 Main St.

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: Write Now Writers’ Group hosts “Hannah’s Haunted Tales,” 6 to 8 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Throughout the library, refreshments, spooky tales with and about the Patterson Family.

FRIDAY, NOV. 1

First Friday Lunch Bunch, Former Audubon President Ruth Lundin presents “Hog Island,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Followed by BYO brown bag lunch. Audubon provides coffee and tea. $8, $6 for Nature Center members. No reservations required.

Bemus Point Holiday in the Village, Bemus stores offer free gift wrapping, hot cocoa, cookies, treats, surprises, music, decorating ideas!

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club annual turkey party, 7 p.m., 1 Mullet St., Dunkirk. Whole turkeys, steak, sausage, seafood packages. Refreshments. Members, eligible guests only.

National Comedy Center’s Spooktacular Party, 7 p.m., 203 W. Second St., Jamestown. Live music, costume contest, interactive exhibits. Prizes will be given for Best Costumes, Craft beer, wine and signature cocktails available at additional cost. This event is included with your day’s National Comedy Center admission (prices range from $18.50 to $25.50).

Old-fashioned Barn Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St., Fredonia. Adults: $7, students: $5, ages 12 and under free. Squares, contras, mixers and more. Beginner friendly, family friendly. No experience needed. For details, call Joe at 679-8426.

Faculty and Guest Artist Recital: Nick Weiser and Tony Caramia, piano, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall.

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

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.

SATURDAY, NOV. 2

Riding for Laurel event, Chautauqua Health & Fitness, 1170 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Choose from four sessions: 8, 9, 10 or 11 a.m. Entry fee $25, waived for those who raise $50 in pledges. Raise $160, receive gift card to store of choice. Free t-shirts with registration, drawings. In honor of Laurel Hotelling. 50 minute spin class led by spin-cycling instructors. Proceeds support people with disabilities

Al Tech / Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees’ breakfast meeting, 8:30 a.m., Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. All retirees, former employees invited.

Brocton High School Interact bottle and can drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Brocton Bus garage. Funds used to support annual preventive angels project of gifts for needy family at Christmas.

Scandinavian Culture Days, 10 a.m. to noon, Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown. Free admission, open to public. Scandinavian crafts, foods, Swedish language, traditions.

Findley Lake Christmas Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., fire hall, 10372 Main St. Deals and fun throughout the Village. Baked goods, hot drinks.

Audubon Nature Center presents: “Birds of Prey Day,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Eagle Dreams bird rehabilitator Mark Baker will show his live owls and hawks all day with presentations at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. do a craft, earn a fun patch, take a behind-the-scenes tour of Audubon’s non-releasable Bald Eagle, Liberty. $8 adults, $6 members, children 3 to 15, free 2, under. No reservations required.

Bemus Point Holiday in the Village, Bemus stores offer free gift wrapping, hot cocoa, cookies, treats, surprises, music, decorating ideas!

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.

Fredonia Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Forest Lodge, 321 E Main St., Fredonia. Featuring local produce, home baked goods, meats, organic poultry, cheese, eggs, jam, jellies, hand-made soaps and bath products, plants, flowers, herbs, local artisan and crafters.

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.

Captured Live via Satellite from Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet: “Raymonda,” 1 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Petipa’s work of living dance history showcasing the ballerina as the ultimate virtuoso. General admission $15; $10 students.

Silver Creek VFW Auxiliary Blue Star Mothers event, 1 to 3 p.m., 13 Main St., Silver Creek. Presenters: Susan Rowley, Esther Bailey, County Blue Star Representatives and Blue Star mothers and Colin Anderson, Quartermaster at Post 6472. Open to public. Also collecting items for packages to military for the holidays. For details, call Aux, President Deanna Borrello at 934-2410.

St. John’s the Baptist Episcopal Church All Soul’s Day Celebration and reception, 4 p.m., corner of West Fourth and Lark streets, Dunkirk. Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, Bishop, will be the celebrant at a Celebration of the Eucharist, followed by reception, opportunity to meet him.

Avner the Eccentric: Exceptions to Gravity, 4 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Free show. Clown antics, mime, magic, juggling No ticket required. Ages 6 years old and up.

Annual Angola Library harvest dinner, 6 p.m., Evans Center Fire Hall, Route 5, Evans. Dinner at 7. Cash bar, basket auction, afghan raffle, live music. Traditional turkey dinner, homemade desserts. Tickets $25. Purchase at library or at the door. Proceeds benefit the Angola Library Renovation Fund.

South Dayton American Legion turkey and basket raffle, 7 p.m., 4 Mill St,

West Town of Dunkirk Volunteer Fire company annual turkey party, 7 p.m., Fire Hall, 4741 Willow Road. Turkeys, steaks, hams, sausages. Free refreshments. Monetary door prize drawing.

First Ward Falcon Club turkey and meat party, 7 p.m., 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Free draft beer, snacks. All welcome.

The Adams presents: CRASH/MAT- Circus Cabaret, 7 to 8 p.m., 600 Central Ave., Dunkirk. $10 suggested donation. New performance featuring extraordinary performers from Toronto and Chicago. Includes dance trapeze, aerial contortion, many other gravity-defying acts.

Lakeshore Humane Society Fur Ball, 7 to 11 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Small plate dinner, silent and live auction, live music, games and more. Tickets: $50 each or $350 for table of eight. Purchase at the Clarion. Attire: little black dress. Contact jencameron513@gmail.com for details.

Trinity Masterworks Fall Concert, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia. Performance of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Dona Nobis Pacem.” Forty singers from several communities, local high schools and SUNY Fredonia will be accompanied by an expanded chamber orchestra. Soloists Daniel Ihasz, baritone and Lucille Horn, soprano. Simple reception follows. No charge, free will offerings accepted.

Health and wellness

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

Libraries

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.

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.