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Community calendar

SATURDAY, NOV. 16

Stockton Volunteer Fire Company Hunters’ Breakfast, 4:30 to 9 a.m., 28 Stockton-Kimball Stand Road, Stockton. Includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice for $6. Also available: bagel breakfast sandwiches for $3.50.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Men’s Fall Conference, Northern Chautauqua Catholic School, 336 Washington Ave.,Dunkirk. Registration 8:30 a.m., conference 9 a.m. to noon followed by luncheon. $5 fee collected at door. Coffee, pastries available. To pre-register, call Frank Valone 366-5299.

Annual Gowanda WOTM holiday craft show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 201 Aldrich St. Crafts from local artists, baked goods, chocolates, jewelry, vendors, more. Food available, raffles. For details or table, call Julie 574-6944.

Collins Friends Meeting Bazaar and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2345 Main St., Collins. Baked goods, crafts, many homemade items, much more.

“Welcome Home, Veterans: Mail Call” event, 10 a.m., Carl Cappa Theatre, Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth Street, Jamestown. Free, open to all ages. Speaker: Clay Brizendine, personal development coach, trainer, author of “Shoebox Letters: Daughters to Dads.” Interactive program, Value of writing letters to those who are presently serving in the armed forces. Opportunity to draft a letter or Christmas card to currently serving soldiers. Light refreshments, tours of Jackson Center. RSVP at 338-9755.

The Adams Holiday Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 600 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Old, new craft vendors. Snacks.

Community Blood Bank drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tractor Supply parking lot, 21 Nichols Ave., Westfield.

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.

Fenton Christmas Market, A Christmas Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 67 Washington St., Jamestown. throughout the Historic Victorian Mansion. Local artists, craftsmen, vintage Christmas decor. Admission for day is $2, as we will be blocking the usual exhibits with items for sale

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.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s Picture Your Pet With Santa,10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Pets’, children’s and/or families’ photos with Santa Claus taken by a photographer, available for purchase to benefit the LHS. $15 one pose sent to your email, $5 each additional pose. Payment by cash or check only. Leave with emailed digital copy. Vaccinated, friendly pets on leash or in carrier welcome. No sick, aggressive or exotic animals. Call 672-1991 for details.

Live via satellite from London’s National Theatre: “One Man, Two Guvnors,” 1 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church Street. General admission $15, students $10. Stars James Corden.

Sip & Sample – Flavors of Fall at the Grape Discovery Center, 1 to 4 p.m., 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield. Features five wines, five local restaurants. Live music by Tim Bartlett. Presale tickets $12, call 326-2003, $15 at the door day of event. Includes all tastings, entertainment.

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.

St. John’s United Church of Christ ham 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.

Leon Fire Department turkey party/basket raffle, 7 p.m. Doors open 6:30. Leon Fire Hall on Leon-New Albion Road in Leon. Free food.

Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department turkey raffle, 7 p.m., 22 Mill St., Free refreshments. Also gun, crossbow raffle.

Cherry Creek VFW Veterans annual “Spinning the Wheel” event, 7 p.m., 7165 N. Cherry Creek Road. No admission fee. $1 spins (strip steaks, turkey, hams). Free buffet foods.

Westfield Academy and Central School annual dinner theater, 203 E. Main St. Dinner 6, show 7:30 p.m. Details TBA.

Cinema Series: “Judy,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Stars Rene Zellweger as show business legend Judy Garland. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891. PG-13, 118 minutes.

The Hillman Opera presents “Cendrillon, (Cinderella)” by Jules Massenet, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre. Tickets: $25. See Box Office in Williams Center, G-140 for tickets and student/children rates.

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.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Harvey,” 7:30 p.m., 18 E. Second St., Jamestown. Tickets at www.lucilleballlittletheatre.org

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.

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

Friends of the Collins Public Library meeting, 10 a.m., 2341 Main St. all welcome. Applications available. Looking for enthusiastic people who love their library.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Dinovember!” 11 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Dinosaur stores and activities for dinosaur lovers! Registration required. Call 934-3468

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.

Barker Library presents: Meditations in Paint, 6 to 8 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Join local artist d’Arsie Manzella for peaceful painting experience. Free event. Only ten spaces. Registration required. Call 672-8051.

SUNDAY, NOV. 17

Forest Lodge 166 F & A.M. Family breakfast, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Forest Lodge, 321 E. Main St. (Route 20), Fredonia. Adults and teenagers 13 and up: $8, children 6 to 12: $4, kids 5 and under: free. Eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages and sides. Public welcome. All you can eat. Special guest Town of Pomfret Historian Todd Langworthy will be signing books and exhibiting historical displays. Lodge to offer tours of facility and Lodge room on request.

Son’s American Legion 1280 meeting, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. Breakfast 9 a.m., meeting starts at 10 a.m.

The Adams Holiday Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 600 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Old, new craft vendors. Snacks.

Unitarian Church screening “Pay It No Mind,” 12:30 p.m., 1255 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown. Followed by discussion. Free event. Documentary about a Black transgender woman at the vanguard of the Stonewall riots.

The Hillman Opera presents “Cendrillon, (Cinderella)” by Jules Massenet, 2 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre. Tickets: $25. See Box Office in Williams Center, G-140 for tickets and student/children rates.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Harvey,” 2 p.m., 18 E. Second St., Jamestown. Tickets at www.lucilleballlittletheatre.org

Jamestown Community College Uncommoners present: “West Side Story,” 2 p.m., Jamestown Campus Scharmann Theatre, directed by Julie Costantini, $20 general public, $1

MONDAY, NOV. 18

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.

Sheridan Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m., fire hall, 2800 Route 20, Sheridan. All members encouraged to attend.

Lake Erie Bird Club meeting, 7 p.m. BOCES, Fredonia-Stockton Road, Fredonia. Program: Gale VerHague on the New York State Breeding Bird Atlas. All welcome. For details, call John and Bev Ruska, 679-9676.

Fredonia Chamber Made Guitar, 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.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 7:30 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.

Collins Public Library presents: Morning Book Club, 11 a.m., 2341 Main St. Discuss “The Brief and wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” by Junot Diaz. Request copy online or at Library Desk.

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