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Community calendar

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.

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.

Second Saturday Uke Jam, 6 to 8 p.m., Domus Fare, 43 W. Main St., Fredonia. All-ability-level jam. Strum and sing. OPEN MIC opportunity for individuals /groups involving uke.

Santa Claus Comes to Forestville, 6 to 8 p.m., Forestville Fire Hall, 18 Chestnut St. Horse-drawn wagon rides for families, hot cocoa and cookies. Children will be able to make their own ornaments.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School meat raffle, Blessed Mary Angela Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. Doors open 6 p.m., Tickets available at NCCS Office 366-0630. $5 presale; $7 at door. 50/50 Split Chest Freezer Raffle, more. Bring snacks, cooler.

Pearl City Jazz Holiday Concert, The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown. Door opens 6 p.m., the concert at 7 p.m. $10. Reserved seating. For tickets, see www.inspirejamestown.com. Proceeds benefit Raise the Roof Capital Campaign.

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

United Steelworkers Local 2693 annual meeting, Christmas party, 7 p.m., Dunkirk Conservation Club, 1 Mullet St. Retirees welcome.

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

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: “Music and Stories with Miss Ginny,” 10:30 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. For ages 2 to 10 Ginny Miller, certified Music and Movement specialist presents an event to get children up, moving to variety of classic songs, new favorites.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Christmas Craft Day, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 536 Central Ave. Ages 2 to 10. Make 5 Christmas crafts to give as gifts or keep. Enjoy refreshments, receive small gift. Pre-registration required. Call 366-2511. Free, open to public.

Collins Public Library presents: Creative Crafts for adults, 1 p.m., 2341 Main St. Making graham cracker houses. All materials provided, registration limited. Call 532-5129. Ages 18+.

Patterson Library presents: Grinch Fest, 1 to 3:30 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Showing of new Grinch movie (PG) at 1:30. Also Who pudding, face painting, fun. Watch for the Grinch. Can dress as a Grinch character.

Collins Public Library presents: Graham Cracker House Construction, 5 p.m., 6 p.m, 2341 Main St. 15 spots for each time slot. Ages 2 to 12. All materials provided. Craft theme: Christmas. Registration required by Dec. 9. Call 532-5129.

SUNDAY, DEC. 15

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. Basket raffle to help building fund, assist with expenses from recent brick work. Accepting non-perishable food donations for local food pantry.

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

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.

Lily Day Fire Hall fund-raiser, noon, $5 luncheon. Vendor tables 1 to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Lily Dale Fire Company.

SUNY Fredonia Horn Ensemble at First Baptist Church of Dunkirk, 9:30 a.m. 876 Central Ave., Dunkirk. After the service, a Christmas Brunch will be served to all in attendance.

South Dayton United Methodist Church Christmas Event Day, 10:15 a.m., 327 Pine St., South Dayton. Christmas play by Sunday School class from Cherry Creek Methodist Church. Holiday snacks, activities, Santa.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting, 10:30 a.m., Kosciuszko Polish Home, 252 Nevins St. in Dunkirk.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua Holiday of Lights Service, 11 a.m., 222 Temple St., Fredonia. Multi-generational music service will celebrate the Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, and Christmas with music associated with each holiday. Welcome, children, families!

Mike Randall in “Charles Dickens Presents a Christmas Story,” 2 p.m., Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown. Free event, donations appreciated. Sponsored by the Prendergast Library.

Rev. Dr. Cynthia Wickwire Lundquist reception, 3 t o 5 p.m., Fredonia Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 219 Central Ave. Community welcome to honor Rev. Cynthia upon her retirement. Light refreshments.

Sheridan Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Christmas party, 4 p.m., Manning’s Fireside Manor, 5377 West Lake Road, Dunkirk. Cookie exchange and optional gift exchange.

Lake Erie Baptist Church 32nd annual Christmas Concert and Carol-sing, 6 p.m., 9500 Lake Ave., Brocton. Pastor Gary Nutt and Associate Pastor Adrian Nutt are hosting this event. All are welcome. For details, call 792-6575.

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.

Fredonia First United Methodist Church Christmas Cantata, 7 p.m., 25 Church St. Fredonia., “How Great Our Joy! A Christmas Choral Celebration,” by Lloyd Larson and Douglas E. Wagner. The choir is directed by Dr. Vernon Huff and accompanied by Cathy Nations Shaffer. Free event. Cookie reception follows.

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