SATURDAY, JAN. 11

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 Rural Ministry.

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.

Little Explorers “Winter Wonderland,” 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.

Live via Satellite from NYC’s Metropolitan Opera: “Wozzeck,” 1 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church Street. General admission $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Stars Peter Mattei.

Grape Discovery Center Sip and Paint event, 2 to 5 p.m., 8305 West Main Road, Westfield. Presenter: Taleana of Color Me Tipsy Studio. $40 cost includes everything needed to create 16” x 20″ canvas painting; complimentary glass of wine (or non-alcoholic beverage); light refreshments. Tickets at https://www.colormetipsystudio.com/calendar, must be purchased in advance. Limited seating. For details, call Lisa at 969-4859.

Free community meal, Trinity United Church of Christ, 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Doors open 3:30 p.m., serving 4 to 6 p.m. Handicapped access on Erie Avenue. All you can eat in-house. Menu: soup, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Free will donations not necessary but appreciated.

Performance by the Buffalo Silver Band with the Silver Creek and Cassadaga Valley CSD bands, 7 p.m. Silver Creek High School gym, 1 Dickinson St. Tickets: $2. All proceeds go toward helping support this event at the music department at SCCS.

Cinema Series: “Ford v Ferrari,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Matt Damon, Christian Bale star. Building a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company; taking on dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. PG-13, 152 minutes.

Live music with Furious George, 8 to 11 p.m., First Ward Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive East. Open to club members and their guests; no cover 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: 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.

Collins Public Library presents: Tinkering in the library, noon, 2341 Main St. Different rotating activities each month, new things to explore. Fun for entire family Call 532-5129 to register.

SUNDAY, JAN. 12

Chapter #459 Vietnam Veterans of America monthly meeting, 11 a.m., John T. Murray VFW Post #1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk. Contact Danny S. McGill, chapter #459 VVA secretary at 366-2287 for more information.

Polar Bear Swim for Charity, noon to 5 p.m., Fireman’s Club, 23 Jackson St., Silver Creek. Swimmers brave the cold water of Lake Erie and generate pledges for charity promptly at 1 p.m., Non-swimming events include e music by Rock’n Roll to the Rescue, DJ, ticket auction, Fantasy Black Jack, raffles, refreshments including full bar. No admission, but bring non-perishable item to be donated to Food Pantry. For details call 934-3775. Proceeds benefit Buffalo Children’s Hospital, Silver Creek Rescue Squad, Sunset Bay Fire Department and the Silver Creek Food Pantry. Call 934-3775 for pledge sheet.

MONDAY, JAN. 13

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 Post 6390 VFW Auxiliary meeting, 6:30 p.m. 2556 Route 20, Sheridan. Annual members must now have dues paid for 2020 in order to remain in good standing. All members encouraged to attend the meeting; social time following.

Rolling Hills Radio presents: Sean Patrick McGraw and Uncle Ben’s Remedy, 6:30 p.m., Shawbucks, 212 W. Second St., Jamestown. $15.

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 Underground Railroad,” by Colson Whitehead. Request copy online or at Library Desk.

TUESDAY, JAN. 14

Dunkirk First United Methodist Church meat loaf dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m. 601 Washington Ave. $9.50, also includes mashed potatoes, vegetables, bread, pies. Eat in, take out, local delivery. Call 366-2230 for reservations.

American Legion 1280 Auxiliary meeting, 6:30 p.m., 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. All Unit 1280 members encouraged to attend.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Unit 62 Auxiliary meeting, 211 Central Ave. Girls State interviews held prior to the meeting at 630 p.m., followed by the monthly meeting. Auxiliary members encouraged to attend, participate in selecting Unit 62 Girls State representatives for 2020. New members always welcome; 2020 dues being accepted.

Evans Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m., Angola Library, 34 N. Main St., Angola. Town of Evans Speaker: Supervisor Mary Hosler, Topic: Latest issues, community events. Refreshments served. All invited.

Sons of the American Legion, Squad 434 Brocton monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Brocton Legion, 110 W. Main St., Brocton.

Cinema Series: “Ford v Ferrari,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Matt Damon, Christian Bale star. Building a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company; taking on tdominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. PG-13, 152 minutes.

Health and wellness

Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. Donation: $1.

Tai Chi, 3:30 to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk.

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

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

Free Fly Tying/Fly Fishing Class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Costello Room, Rockefeller Arts Center.

St. Joseph’s bingo, 7 p.m., Parish Center, 145 East Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 7 p.m. For information, call parish office at 679-4116.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Knit and Knatter Club, 1 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Main Reading Room.

Barker Library presents: all ages after school storytime, 4:15 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. All ages. 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: Evening book club, 5:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Topic: “The Snowman,” by Jo Nesbo. Discuss, watch the movie. Call 532-5129 to request a copy and indicate interest.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Magic the Gathering,” 6:30 to 8 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. For ages 13 and up. Commander format. Oathbreaker/Brawl based on attendance. Bring your own deck! Registration needed. Call 934-3468.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15

Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors meeting, 8:30 a.m. at 220 Fluvanna Ave, Suite 600, Jamestown. Public invited.

Prevention Works presents: Active Parenting of Teens program, part 2 of 6, noon to 2 p.m., Mental Health Association (MHA), 31 Water St., Door 14, Suite 7, Gateway Center, Jamestown. Free. To register, call Kathleen Colby at 664-3608.

Gowanda Fire Dept. all you can eat spaghetti dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Gowanda American Legion, 100 Legion Drive. Tickets at the door adults: $9, children $5. Take outs available. Desserts.

Lakeshore Humane Society Open Hours, 6 to 8 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come see some of the cats and dogs in need of loving homes. (One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet.) Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for details.