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Community Calendar

THURSDAY, DEC. 12

Lily Dale Lyceum Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., handmade items, indoor plants, fairy houses, new, gently used, household, decor, gift items. Fabric, craft supplies. Free parking, free entry. Proceeds support Lily dale Assembly, a non-profit organization.

Audubon Nature Photography Club, 6:15 to 8 p.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Camera tips and tricks, photo critique, presentations, social time. Visitors of any skill level welcome. To learn more, visit facebook.com/jasphotoclub789 or email retiredpeasant@gmail.com.

Anon Steps to Serenity weekly group meeting, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Harvest Chapel Church, Fredonia.

Rational Recovery weekly meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish Hall, room A, Central Avenue, Dunkirk.

Freedom in Fredonia Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, 7 p.m., Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. This group is closed (for addicts only).

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

Knitting/Crocheting Workshop, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Everyone is invited to make items for community needs. Newcomers can learn skills. Bring a craft to work on, or meet new friends. $1 fee. Yarn donations welcome. Call Louise Kowal at 785-6039 for details or to donate yarn.

Pinochle: Birdie’s Bidders, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St.. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111.

CREATE Project Community Music and Community Arts Programs, 5 to 7 p.m., Steger Apartments Community Room, 15 N. Main St., Dunkirk. Chautauqua Brass and visual artist Renee Pye present series of interactive performance and arts workshops. All ages, abilities welcome. Instructor: Debbie Kuczynski. Pre-registration required. Call Valerie at 680-0266. Free, but donations accepted.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pre-school Storytime with Miss Jill, 10:30 a.m, 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes, fun crafts. Children under 3 Ç need a parent/caregiver present. Registration helpful. Call 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Storytime for School Age Children, 10:30 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Variety of activities with Miss Amy for children ages 6 to 10. Expect stories, crafts, LEGOs, games, and more! Great for homeschooling families. Registration helpful. Call 934-3468.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Fiber Arts in Brocton, 10:30 a.m. to noon, 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Bring own projects and supplies or work on prayer shawls. Call 792-9418 for details.

Patterson Library presents: Write Now Writers Group, 1 to 3 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Collins Public Library presents: Library Board meeting, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Open to public. All welcome.

Collins Public Library presents: Young adult book club, 6:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Topic: “Sweep: the Story of a girl and her Monster,” by Jonathan Auxier. Ages 13 and up. Call 532-5129 to request a copy and indicate interest.

FRIDAY, DEC. 13

Annual Trinity Episcopal Church Women’s plated cookie sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Garland Hall behind the Church located at 11 Day St., Fredonia. Over 18 on a plate, each plate different for only $9. Plus other holiday baked goodies available including gluten free plates and maybe some Cucidatas!

Lily Dale Lyceum Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., handmade items, indoor plants, fairy houses, new, gently used, household, dÈcor, gift items. Fabric, craft supplies. Free parking, free entry. Proceeds support Lily dale Assembly, a non-profit organization.

Sheridan Post 6390 VFW Auxiliary bake sale, 4:30 through fish fry, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan.

The Working Hands Theatre Collaborative presents play “Euphoria,” 5 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Townhouses’ Multipurpose Room. 30 minute production about a family of three dealing with affects of drug addiction, growing pains, love and grief. Play by Emma Goldman-Sherman. Two different casts, one featuring a family with gay parents while the other has straight parents. Purchase tickets at Fredonia Ticket Office. $4 per person.

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.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party, 6:30 p.m., Clubroom, 1 Mullet St., Dunkirk. Bring Santa exchange gift and cookie plate for dessert.

Angola Village Christmas kick-off, 6:30 p.m. Angola Commons tree lighting next to library, 7 p.m., carol singing at Angola Centennial Park Gazebo. With Lake Shore Senior High School instrumentalists. Led by John Kresse. Free refreshments in UpDyke Hall in First Congregational United Church of Christ, North Main Street.

Dunkirk Middle School presents: Peter Pan JR., 7 p.m., 525 Eagle St. Tickets $5.

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.

The Working Hands Theatre Collaborative presents play “Euphoria,” 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Townhouses’ Multipurpose Room. 30 minute production about a family of three dealing with affects of drug addiction, growing pains, love and grief. Play by Emma Goldman-Sherman. Two different casts, one featuring a family with gay parents while the other has straight parents. Purchase tickets at Fredonia Ticket Office. $4 per person.

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.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

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 Chautauqua County Meals on Wheels.

Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 12672 Route 438, Irving.

Christmas in the Village of Angola, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., John T. Waugh School, High Street and throughout village. Free hot breakfast for children, family activities, Mr. and Mrs. Santa, crafters. At 2:30 p.m., free movie, “Polar Express” at New Angola Theater.

Lily Dale Lyceum Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., handmade items, indoor plants, fairy houses, new, gently used, household, decor, gift items. Fabric, craft supplies. Free parking, free entry. Proceeds support Lily dale Assembly, a non-profit organization.

Fredonia Farmers Market annual holiday celebration, 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 present to listen to Christmas wishes, maybe read some stories about his adventures. Music, card-making activities for kids. Vendors have great food for holiday tables, many lovely artisan gift ideas.

Little Explorers, 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.

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.

Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) fellowship meeting, noon, Stockton Hotel, 2 Stockton-Kimball Stand Road, Stockton. For details, call Steve at 574-7995.

Christmas in the Vineyards, noon to 4 p.m., Grape Discovery Center, 8305 West Main Road, Westfield. Children’s Craft Corner, complimentary cookies for children, visit with Santa, live holiday music from 1 to 3 p.m. Festive beverages available for purchase, unique gifts, holiday basket raffle, custom gift baskets available.

Homestead for the Holidays’ event, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Heritage and Homestead Stables, 4633 Damon Hill Road, Gerry. Free, open to public. Horse-drawn carriage rides, children’s activities, Santa, Mrs. Claus, therapeutic riding demonstration, entertainment, refreshments, home tours of senior living community The Homestead, presentation by equestrian Luke Gingerich. For details, call 988-0063.

Benefit for Dawn Henry, 1 to 5 p.m., William L. Travis American Legion, 144 S. Erie St., Mayville. $10 donation for pulled pork slider dinner and sides includes entry into door prize drawing. Baked goods sale, Chinese auction, 50/50, multiple raffles. Music by various local artists. Dawn is battling stage 4 bladder cancer and newly- diagnosed metastatic cancer.

Gingerbread CASA’s for CASA Decorating Contest, 1:30 to 4 p.m., Brookdale Lakewood, 220 Southwestern Drive, Lakewood. For a donation of $25, decorators will receive a pre-assembled gingerbread house and all supplies needed to build their own one-of-a-kind gingerbread house. To reserve a gingerbread house, call Brookdale Lakewood at 665-2414 by Tuesday, Nov. 26. Reservations are limited. Trophies. Public invited. Visit from Santa, reindeer, hot cocoa and cookie bar, decorating tips, tricks from Chef Mark, coloring station, more.

Central Vibes and Photography by Dani Jo present Holiday Operation Christmas Cheer, 2 to 4 p.m., 423 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Unforgettable pictures with Santa are yours while your donation of a new toy valued at $5 or more will be cherished by a child in need of some holiday cheer. Donated toys given to Salvation Army. Entry of one toy per household in exchange for a professional image that will be sent to you via email. Hot cocoa, candy canes on site.

Dunkirk Historical Museum Open House, 2 to 4 p.m., 513 Washington Ave., Live music by The Eukedoodles treats, warm beverages. 1930s exhibit open, gift shop, early 1880s maps. Call 366-3797 for details.

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