FRIDAY, DEC. 20

Community Blood Bank blood drive, 1 to 5 p.m., Nestle Purina, Conference Room, | 3800 Middle Road, Dunkirk. Walk-Ins welcome, appointments available. Call (877) 842-0631 for eligibility details.

Silver Creek Elementary School’s annual sing-along, Silver Creek Elementary gymnasium. Grades 3, 4, 5 sing from 1:50 to 2:10 p.m., PreK to Grade 2 from 2:20 to 2:40 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Faith Formation caroling, meet at 4 at the Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Proceed to Rural Ministries across the street for caroling. Return to “Mothers’ Room” at church for snacks after.

Forest Lodge 166 F & A.M. Christmas party, 5:30 p.m., Forest Lodge, 321 E. Main St. (Route 20), Fredonia. Bring dish to pass or donation to help cover main meat course supplied by the lodge. Steal-a-gift exchange for those who want to participate, bring wrapped, unmarked gift. Santa Claus visit for young children. RSVP to a Lodge member.

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.

“A Kids’ Christmas at Family Church, 6 p.m., 19 Church St., Fredonia. Movies, cookie decorating. Kids can come in pajamas. See facebook.com/fcfredonia for details.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Christmas Vespers with the Rose Family, 6:30 p.m., 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. All welcome. Presented by pianist Ann Rose, violist David Rose, and Billy and Manny Rose. Parking lot is on the Eagle Street side. Admission is free. All are welcome.

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.

Jamestown Community Third Friday Dance, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Tree of Life Lutheran Church, 825 Forest Ave., Jamestown. Contra, square, reels, mixers taught, called by Joe Kwiatkowski. No partner necessary! All welcome! Admission:$5.

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

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.

Patterson Library presents: Storytime fun, 9:30 to 11 a.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Two and up.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “wrapping station,” noon to 5 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Drop by with your gifts that need to be wrapped, use the library’s wrapping station. Wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, small items available. Hot beverages, cookies provided.

SATURDAY, DEC. 21

St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church cookie walk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fourth and Lark streets, Dunkirk. Choose favorite homemade cookies. Cut-outs, assortments $10 per pound, Italian fig cookies $15 per pound, Baklava $15 per pound. Can call 366-8421 for local delivery.

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. Santa will be at market again this Saturday, before he returns to the North Pole for last minute preparations for the Big Night. Vendors will have lots of food, as well as plenty of beautiful gift ideas.

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.

Audubon Nature Center presents: “The Lost Words: Acorn and Ivy,” 11 a.m. to noon, 1600 Riverside road, Jamestown. Based on the book, participants will conjure back these two natural elements to take their rightful place in both culture and heart. $8; $6 Nature Center members. Limited enrollment. Paid reservations required by Thursday, Dec. 19, 569-2345, or through AudubonCNC.org/Programs

Winter Village at Chautauqua, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., free parking, free admission. Visits with Santa 1 to 5 p.m., 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.

Lakeshore Humane Society Holiday 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). Christmas caroling, hot cocoa, cookies, visit from Santa Claus from 1:30 to 3. Shop for pet-themed gifts at “Cat’s Meow Boutique.” Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

First Ward Falcon Club Football Saturday on the Big Screen, 1 p.m., 341 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk. Food, beverages specials. Come for all three games. Bills at 4:30. All invited.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Winter Solstice Bonfire, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Celebrate the longest night with bonfire, naturalist-led hike, seasonal reflection, snacks, warm drinks, conversation, laughter. $6 Adults, $2 children 3-15; free 2 and under. Reservations appreciated: 569-2345, or through AudubonCNC.org/Programs Walk-ins welcome.

St. Joseph’s Gowanda Catholic Church community dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., 71 E. Main St., Gowanda. All welcome. Donations accepted. This month’s menu: stuffed shells, salad, garlic bread, cookies.

St. John’s United Church of Christ turkey 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. Call 366-0710. Food items will benefit Rural Ministry. The Dunkirk Middle School chorus will sing songs of the season.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party, 8 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Children aged 18 and under: $5 – $12.50 – $45. Adults: $10 – $25 – $45. See reglenna.com

Adams Night Dance Party, 8 p.m. to midnight, 600 Central Ave., Dunkirk. $5 entry. Majestic Music presents DJ Bobby Studio & DJ Mighty Mike. Enjoy music, dancing, drinks, more.

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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Make a Gingerbread House,” 11 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. All ages, seating limited. Register at 934-3468. All materials provided.

SUNDAY, DEC. 22

Stockton Community Church cantata, during 11 a.m. worship service, 4554 West Railroad Ave. All welcome.

Winter Village at Chautauqua, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., free parking, free admission. Visits with Santa, meet Santa’s reindeer, 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.

Trinity Episcopal Church Advent Recital with organ and oboe, 2 p.m., 11 Day St., Fredonia. Performers Dr. Ji Hyun Woo, Lecturer of Music Theory and Organ at SUNY-Fredonia, and Dr. Sarah Hamilton, Associate Professor of Oboe at SUNY-Fredonia. Free admission.

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.