FRIDAY, NOV. 29

Winter Village at Chautauqua, 5 to 9 p.m., free parking, free admission. Visits with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, letter to Santa, cookie decorating, holiday themed beverages, s’mores and fire pits and Afterwords Cafe food specials.

The Master’s Plan “Giving Back” event, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 9586 Railroad St., Dayton Free Thanksgiving dinnners while supplies last.

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.

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

Collins Public Library presents: Library of Things Demos, 1 to 4 p.m., 2341 Main St. Come see what else can be borrowed from the library with adult library card besides books, i.e. turntable, karaoke machine, ukulele, button maker, board games, metal detector.

SATURDAY, NOV. 30

37th annual Santa’s Craft Bonanza, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gerry Rodeo Conference Center, 4351 Route 60, Gerry. Live music, Santa’s Kitchen open, Chinese auction. Santa and Mrs. Claus visit around lunch time. All items are hand-crafted. Live music by The Melodeers. All proceed benefit the Gerry Fire Auxiliary.

Fredonia Chamber of Commerce Small Business Saturday, 10 a.m. Visit the welcome station at the information booth in Barker Common to receive a brochure and passport for participating businesses who offer special promotions. Be eligible for a drawing by visiting and recording at least eight businesses between this date and Miracle on Main Street Dec. 7.

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.

Small business Saturday in Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., get shopping card at Mia Bella’s, 260 Central Ave., Silver Creek prior to visiting participating merchants.

Winter Village at Chautauqua, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., free parking, free admission. Visits with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides from 1 to 5 p.m., letter to Santa, cookie decorating, holiday themed beverages, s’mores and fire pits and Afterwords Cafe food specials.

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.

St. Joseph’s Church Gowanda nativities display, 2 to 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 71 E. Main St., Gowanda. Viewings at the school. Come see the true meaning of Christmas

Blessed Mary Angela presents: Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push with a Polish Christmas KOLEDY Night Advent Holiday Party, 5 p.m., Blessed Mary Angela Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. Features a homestyle Polish dinner, sing-a-long of favorite Christmas carols in Polish and English, dancing to polka favorites. Donation: $30. Benefits the St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center Chautauqua Satellite, 32 Moore Ave. Limited to pre-sale admission. For tickets, reservations, call Pat at 207-6509.

City of Dunkirk tree lighting, follows Small Business Saturday events, Mayor Rosas will perform tree lighting at City Hall, 342 Central Ave., dusk, around 5:30 p.m.

Teddy Bear Toss at Northwest Arena to benefit Toys for Tots, 7:05 p.m.,, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown. Bring a stuffed bear to toss on the ice when the Jamestown Rebels score their first goal. Discounted game tickets for those who bring a stuffed animal to donate.

American Legion Post 59 Disco Party, 8 p.m. to midnight, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia. All members, guests welcome, encouraged to dress up, be groovy, no charge.

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: Creative Crafts for adults, 1 p.m., 2341 Main St. All materials provided, registration limited. Call 532-5129. Ages 18+.

SUNDAY, DEC. 1

Villenova Grange All You Can Eat Pancake Brunch, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 431 Route 83, South Dayton. $7 small; $8 large.

American Legion 1280 meeting, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. Breakfast 8:30 a.m., meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Church Gowanda nativities display, 9 a.m. to noon, 71 E. Main St., Gowanda. Viewings at the school. Come see the true meaning of Christmas

Winter Village at Chautauqua, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., free parking, free admission. Visits with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides from 1 to 5, letter to Santa, cookie decorating, holiday-themed beverages, s’mores and fire pits and Afterwords Cafe food specials.

Art Discovery program Bake and Art Sale, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tri-Church Parish, 35 Main St., Brocton. Look for treats, original works of art, original art greeting cards. Fund-raising event to support the community Art Discovery program.

Master’s Plan Ministries, live Nativity and concert, 3 p.m., 9586 Railroad St., Dayton. Cookies, hot cocoa follow. Santa will be there.

Sheridan Celebrates Christmas, 1 to 6 p.m.n afternoon of instrumental, choral Christmas music, Town of Sheridan Community Center, 2777 Route 20, Sheridan. Baked goods, food, beverages available. Christmas craft vendors. Donations to Toys for Tots, Forestville Food Pantry welcome.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Advent Evening Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m., Adoration Chapel, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. About 30/35 minutes. Peaceful blend of song, scripture, reflection.