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MONDAY, NOV. 4

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.

Free senior citizen preview of Gowanda High School Thespian Society’s presentation of musical “Once Upon a Mattress,” 1 p.m., GHS auditorium, 10674 Prospect St.

Westfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary chicken and biscuit dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m. or sold out, Westfield Presbyterian Church 49 S. Portage St. Adults $10, children $5. Citrus orders taken Nov. 3 to 25.

Murray Hose Company #4 meeting, 7 p.m., 104 W. Doughty St., Dunkirk.

Fredonia New Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Director Nick Weiser. 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.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Dunkirk Middle School, 525 Eagle St. Park in Sixth Street lot, enter from side door near parking lot. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

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.

TUESDAY, NOV. 5 — ELECTION DAY

Sheridan Historical Society annual Election Day open house, bake sale, quilt raffle, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Historical Center,2702 Route 20. All regular exhibits, and the temporary “games of childhood” exhibit. Delicious pies, cookies, fudge, other confections available for purchase. Another beautiful quilt made by a society member will be raffled off at 3 p.m. Raffle tickets.

Dunkirk School #4 PTO annual Election Day barbecue dinner and themed basket raffle, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., 752 Central Ave. Weidner’s ™ chicken, pulled pork sandwich, sides. $11. For pre-sale, call Blair at (631) 487-3806.

Dunkirk Elks Lodge election day spaghetti dinner, 4 to 7 p.m. or sold out, 428 Central Ave., Dunkirk. $9.99 per meal. Pre-sale tickets available at Dunkirk Elks Lodge bar.

CIAO meeting, 6:30 p.m., Nance Ortolano’s house. Call 673-9177 for details.

Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382 annual Election Day money, ham and turkey raffle, 6:30 p.m., 201 Aldrich St. $5 donation at door includes first beverage (well or draft Bud light), sandwiches with chips. Raffles, 50/50, drink specials.

Valley Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Cassadaga American Legion, 228 Maple Ave. Speaker: Amanda Shepp . Topic: “Colonel Bob, Robert Burns, and the early days of Lily Dale.” Nomination of officers for 2020 Refreshments after meeting. All persons interested in local history invited to attend.

Traditional Scandinavian Folk Dancing class, 7 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 904 W. Third St., Jamestown. All welcome. No charge.

Cinema Series: “Downton Abbey” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Feature film based on the TV show. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891. PG, 122 minutes.

Fredonia Bassoon Ensemble, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Director Laura Koepke. 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

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

Collins Public Library presents: Story Hour, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. This month’s theme: Dinosaurs. Games, stories, crafts, coloring. Ages 3 to 10. Sign-up required. Call 532-5129.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Speaker Flip White, “The Creation Story,” 6 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Part of the Native American Heritage Month Speaker Series. Registration required. Call 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Magic the Gathering,” 6:30 to 8 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. For ages 13 and up. Commander format. Oathbreaker/Brawl based on attendance. Bring your own deck!

Patterson Library presents: “Best Sellers Book Group,” 7 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, Patterson Park. Discuss “The Tattooist of Auschwitz,” by Heather Morris.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6

Coffee with Fredonia Mayor Landis, 9 to 10 a.m., Village Hall, 9-11 Church St., Fredonia.

League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County Hot Topics Event, “Wind Works,” Clarion Hotel, Dunkirk, 30 Lake Shore Drive E. Meet and greet at 11:30 a.m., followed by optional $15 luncheon at noon. Presentation by Dr. Ellen Banks, Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter Conservation Chair begins at 12:30. Q&A. Questions must be submitted in written form. For reservations, call Nicki at 679-1258, schoenl@netsync.net.

Gowanda High School Class of 2020 Senior Class Weidner’s chicken barbecue fund-raiser, 2:30 p.m. until sold out, middle school cafeteria, 10674 Prospect St. $10 includes chicken, salt potatoes, corn, bread/butter. Pick up pre-sale dinners by 7:30 p.m. email msrelosky@gcslearn.org “mailto:msrelosky@gcslearn.org” for tickets.

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.

Gowanda High School Thespian Society’s presents: musical “Once Upon a Mattress,” 7 p.m., GHS auditorium, 10674 Prospect St. Adults: $8, students/senior citizens $5.

Nar-Anon Family Overdose Awareness weekly support open meeting “SESH” (Sharing Experiences, Strength and Hope), 7 to 8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 222 Temple St., Fredonia (brick building in rear).

New Horizons Band winter concert, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. Kate Levy, Director. Free event.

Martz-Kohl Observatory open observatory night, 7:30 p.m., 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg. Donations: $5 adults, $2 students.

Fredonia Saxophone Ensemble and Quartets, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Director Wildy Zumwalt. Free event.

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, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Dunkirk Middle School, 525 Eagle St. Park in Sixth Street lot, enter from side door near parking lot. 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.

Collins Public Library presents: Quilting with Florence, 10 a.m., 2341 Main St. Work on projects.

Barker Library presents: It’s a Play Date!, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Ages 0 to 4 can socialize, engage in interactive sensory experiences. Caregivers may take home “play recipes for replicating play experiences at home. Older siblings welcome. No registration required.

Friends of Barker Library annual meeting, 11:30 a.m., Barker Library Steele Room, 7 Day St., Fredonia. All invited. Following business meeting, remarks by librarians, light refreshments.

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

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