FRIDAY, NOV. 8

Prevention Works presents: Youth Mental Health First Aid, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., Fredonia. Presenters: Jose Quinones-Visot, Eric Williams. Teaches parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, other caring citizens how to help youth 12 to 18 who are experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or are in crisis. Topics: anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), eating disorders. Free, open to public. Pre-registration required. Call 664-3608.

Literacy Volunteers half price book sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 12 Park Place, Fredonia. Offer not valid on rare books.

Juneteenth 2020 Celebration Committee “Taste of the South,” 5 to 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 16 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk. Theme:“The Taste of Autumn.” All-you-can-eat Southern style African American down home celebration buffet. Juneteenth basket raffle. $10 adults, $5 children under 10. For details, call Laurie at 785-7900. All welcome.

B-side Uke Jam, 6 p.m., East Main Cafe, 183 E. Main St., Fredonia. Intended for ukulele enthusiasts who are a step beyond beginners. Participants should be familiar with basic chords (C, F, Am, G, Em, D, Dm) and strumming, some picking. Everyone welcome, but moves at a quicker pace than usual jam sessions. For details, email Jill Reese at reese@fredonia.edu. Free event.

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.

Fredonia Dance Ensemble Chamber Concert, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre. Tickets: $10. See Box Office in Williams Center, G-140.

Jamestown Community College Uncommoners present: “West Side Story,” 7:30 p.m., Jamestown Campus Scharmann Theatre, directed by Julie Costantini, $20 general public, $16 senior citizens, $12 JCC FSA members, area students, children, $5 JCC students. Call 338-1187.

Fredonia Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Director, Nick Weiser. Free event.

Health and wellnness

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.

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.

SATURDAY, NOV. 9

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 Noah’s Ark Clothing Store at Ripley Presbyterian Church.

Literacy Volunteers half price book sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 12 Park Place, Fredonia. Offer not valid on rare books.

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.

Pet Pantry Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. 50 handmade only crafters, artisans. $1 admission as donation to The Pet Pantry. Paula’s Donuts at the concession stand, homemade chili, mac and cheese, hot dogs. Something for everyone. Contact Judy Morris at 680-3467.

Little Explorers: “Time for Turkeys,” 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.”

Jamestown Branch of the American Association of University Women presents: What’s New Fair!, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hamilton Center, Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown. Christmas items, 60 plus merchants , Sweet Shoppe with homemade baked goods, children’s activities. Benefits women’s scholarships to JCC and Jamestown Business College.

Westfield Legion Post 327 Auxiliary soup and chili cook-off, Chinese auction, bake sale, 50/50 drawing, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7579 E. Main Road, Westfield. Benefits on-going building renovations; National Equine Institute of Growth through Healing (N.E.I.G.H.) Program. Aids in prevention of suicide and work with vets who experience PTSD, bereavement, anxiety, depression, anger issues, more. Program also works with active military and their families.

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: “Madama Butterfly,” 1 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church Street. General admission $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Stars Placido Domingo.

Fredonia Dance Ensemble Chamber Concert, 2 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre. Tickets: $10. See Box Office in Williams Center, G-140.

Tri-Church Parish harvest ham dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., 41 E. Main St., Brocton. $12 adult; $7 for 5 to 9 year olds; 4 and under free. Eat-in or take-out.

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. All you can eat in-house. Menu: ham, au gratin potatoes, vegetable, bread, beverage and dessert. Free will donations not necessary but appreciated.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62 Veterans Day Pulled Pork/Ribs Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk. $12 at door; complimentary dinners for veterans. Pulled pork, ribs, salt potatoes, baked beans by JJ’s Backyard BBQ. Desserts by Unit 62 Auxiliary. Following the dinner, DJ Sterling Audio Entertainment from 7 to 10 p.m.

Sheridan VFW Post #6390 special dinner in honor of veterans, 5 to 8 p.m., 2556 Main Road, Silver Creek. Dinner features prime rib, Chesapeake crab cakes, roasted chicken, and Tuscan penne rigate. Music from 7 to 10 p.m..

Sons of the American Legion turkey bingo fund-raiser, 6 to 9 p.m., 156 E. Main St., Fredonia. 10 rounds of turkey bingo; 20 pound turkey, all fixings raffle;50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit new sign in front of Post 59. Special raffle for jewelry sponsored by Nancy York, Kirk’s Jewelers. Members, guests welcome.

East Town of Dunkirk annual turkey party, 7 p.m., 10949 S. Roberts Road. Raffling turkeys, steaks. Variety of door prizes. 50/50 hosted by East Town Ladies Auxiliary. Free refreshments.

South Dayton Volunteer Fire Company turkey and holiday basket party, 7 p.m. South Dayton Fire Dept. Activities Hall, 34 Maple St. Raffles of turkeys, hams, holiday baskets, door prizes. Free refreshments.

Portland Fire Department annual turkey party, 7:30 p.m., 6841 W. Main St. refreshments, door prizes, huge turkeys.

Fredonia Dance Ensemble Chamber Concert, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre. Tickets: $10. See Box Office in Williams Center, G-140.

Jamestown Community College Uncommoners present: “West Side Story,” 7:30 p.m., Jamestown Campus Scharman Theatre, directed by Julie Costantini, $20 general public, $16 senior citizens, $12 JCC FSA members, area students, children, $5 JCC students. Call 338-1187.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua Berggren Folk Coffeehouse, 7:30 p.m., 222 Temple St., fredonia. Presale tickets available for $15 at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4412903, or pay $20 at door. Parking behind facility. Coffee, tea, desserts available for purchase.

Fredonia Woodwind Chamber Ensembles, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Free event.

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

Barker Library presents: “It’s Time to Hibernate!,” 11 a.m. t o noon, 7 Day St., Fredonia. What are the signs that winter is coming? How do we prepare? What about our animal friends? Come for stories, movie, a craft. Get snuggle, look forward to the coming winter season. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Day of Gaming Activities, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 536 Central Ave. Features “Betrayal at House on the Hill.” Can also bring own games. Pre-registration encouraged. Call 366-2511. Walk-ins welcome.

Collins Public Library presents: Computer class – MS Excel Basics, 12 p.m., 2341 Main St. Introduction to basic functions of Microsoft Excel. Use a spreadsheet format to create a very simple budget. Free, open to library patrons age 17 and up. Registration required. Call 532-5129.

Patterson Library presents: “Literary Circle,” 1 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, Patterson Park. Discuss “Lucky Jim,” by Kinsley Amis.

Prendergast Library presents: children’s science-based books author Julia Gastecki, 2 p.m., 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. Hands-on science experiments in Makerspace. All ages welcome.

SUNDAY, NOV. 10

Fredonia Day of Jazz, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mason Hall, SUNY Fredonia. One-day workshop for high school students to work on jazz improv, small group/combo playing, jazz theory and more. Registration and fees TBA. Contact Dr. Nick Weiser, head of Jazz Studies, at Weiser@fredonia.edu

Sheridan VFW Post #6390 champagne brunch, 10 a.m. to noon, 2556 Main Road, Silver Creek. Brunch is free to veterans and is open to the public.

Jamestown Branch of the American Association of University Women presents: What’s New Fair!, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hamilton Center, Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown. Christmas items, 60 plus merchants , Sweet Shoppe with homemade baked goods, children’s activities. Benefits women’s scholarships to JCC and Jamestown Business College.

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.

St. John’s United Church of Christ service with guest presenter program, 11 a.m., 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Sean Raynor presents images of Israel from his recent trip. All welcome.

Boy Scouts T219 and P219 Veterans Day spaghetti dinner, noon to 3 p.m. or sold out, Cassadaga Memorial Legion 1280, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. Free to all veterans. Non-veterans $8 adults, $5 children.

Chautauqua County Vegetarian-Vegan Society Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner, 1 p.m., YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., Westfield. The cost of the dinner is $10 per person, with reduced rates for children. To make reservations, call Gail Erb at 753-7761. There will be no meat, eggs or dairy products in any dishes. Dinner will include traditional favorites: Holiday Seitan roast; gluten-free roast; vegan gravy; mashed potatoes; stuffing; Brussels sprouts; sweet potatoes; green bean casserole; festive rice; cranberry relish; cornbread (GF) with apple butter; pumpkin pie with whipped coconut cream; apple cider. All food will be vegan, most will be gluten free, too. Planned meal, not a pot luck.

Jamestown Community College Uncommoners present: “West Side Story,” 2 p.m., Jamestown Campus Scharman Theatre, directed by Julie Costantini, $20 general public, $16 senior citizens, $12 JCC FSA members, area students, children, $5 JCC students. Call 338-1187.

“Mind, Heart, Body, Soul: A Fall Recital,” 2 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia. Fredonia artists Collin McCrea and Dr. Leonidas Lagrimas will perform vocal and solo piano works in a variety of genres. Admission is free, suitable for all ages.