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Community calendar

THURSDAY, FEB. 6

Westfield-Ripley Kiwanis Club turkey dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., St. Dominic Church Hall, 15 Union St., Westfield. Turkey, many sides. Adults: $10. ages 12 and under: $5. Tickets at door or call 753-6098. Take-outs available. Benfits local service projects.

Health and wellness night, 5 to 7 p.m., Brocton Central School cafeteria, 138 W. Main St., Brocton. Meet vendors pertaining to mental health, veterans assistance and services, elder care, yoga demos, dental hygine, drug and alcohol prevention, awareness, assistance. Open swim for adults 18+ 5-6, POUND fitness classes 5:30 to 6 p.m. Pickleball 6 to 7 p.m. No cost. All ages welcome.

Al 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).

Art & Architecture on Screen: Leonardo – The Works, 7 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church Street. General admission $15, $10 students.

Fredonia Student Keyboard Association presents: “The Sad Bois,” 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall.

Health and wellness

Dunkirk Recreation Department/Youth Bureau Adult Walking Program, 7 to 10 a.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Recreation Center Building, Waldorf Road, Dunkirk. $1 per session or punch card system available. Mondays through Fridays.

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.

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 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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: “Teen Time,” 2:30 to 5 p.m., 15 Main St. Grades 6 to 12. Games, music, more.

Barker Library presents: Master Builders Night, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Use LEGOS, Strawbees, Magformers, Lincoln Logs, Play Doh, Cubelets and more. Build something amazing and it may be displayed in the display case. All children welcome. No registration necessary. Caregivers are welcome to browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI during programs.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Open Mic night, 5 to 7 p.m., 15 Main St. Bring voices and/or instruments, come together to make community music. Audience members also welcome. Free program, family friendly. Writers, musicians, other performers can showcase their talents, try out new material.

Patterson Library presents: Winter Fun & Friends, 5:15 to 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Preschoolers to second graders invited to join Ms. Amy and Ms. Jamie for stories, fun. Reservations requested. Call 326-2154.

Collins Public Library presents: YA Writing Club, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Ages 13 to 20. Inform staff of need for special accommodations. Call 532-5129. Snacks provided.

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

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club, 6:30 p.m., 536 Central Ave. Titles may be reserved online or call 366-2511. This month: “Pachinko,” by Min Jin Lee. New members welcome.

FRIDAY, FEB. 7

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society annual indoor flea market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk.

First Friday Lunch Bunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. US Forest Service biologist Scott Stoleson presents “The Stealth Invasive: Spotted-winged Drosophila.” Followed by BYO brown bag lunch. Audubon provides coffee and tea. $8, $6 for Nature Center members. No reservations required.

Lake Shore High School chicken barbecue, 959 Beach Road, Angola. Sreving starts 2:45 p.m. Eat-in or drive-up. $10 pre-sale, $12 at door. Benefits LSHS English Department Scholarship Fund.

New Horizons Band, SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall. Ensembles, lessons for all 3 to 3:45 p.m., Band practice 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Stand for Peace vigil, 4 to 5 p.m., Millard Fillmore Drive and Central Avenue, Dunkirk. Public welcome. Signs available, people encouraged to make their own signs as well.

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.

New York State Women Inc. Chadwick Bay Chapter presents annual Women’s Get Away Weekend, 4 p.m., Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron. Fun-filled weekend getaway with pampering, shopping, wine tasting, networking and wellness workshops. Proceeds go to fund scholarships for women, community projects. For additional questions, contact nyswchadwickbay@gmail.com Getaway tickets available through Eventbrite.

Lake Shore High School presents: “Mamma Mia!” 7 p.m., Lake Shore High School Auditorium, 959 Beach Road, Angola. Students, seniors $8, adults, $10, kids 5, under free.

Old-fashioned Barn Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St., Fredonia. Adults: $7, students: $5, ages 12 and under free. Squares, contras, mixers and more. Beginner friendly, family friendly. No experience needed. For details, call Joe at 679-8426.

Health and wellness

Dunkirk Recreation Department/Youth Bureau Adult Walking Program, 7 to 10 a.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Recreation Center Building, Waldorf Road, Dunkirk. $1 per session or punch card system available. Mondays through Fridays.

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. Share stories, songs, crafts, fun.

Collins Public Library presents: Senior movie, 1 p.m., 2341 Main St. Movie, popcorn, co-sponsored by 50+ Seniors. Call 532-5129 for title.

Patterson Library presents: Twe’Evening, 5 to 7 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Friends, fun, Super Smash Bro tournaments, hide n’ seek, more. Get a donut or two.

Patterson Library presents: concert by Jacob Swanson, saxophone, 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Patterson Library presents: Teen night, 7 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

SATURDAY, FEB. 8

Cassadaga Winter Festival, two full days of events including sledding, snowshoeing, wagon rides, Winter Ball from 7 to 10 (featuring Big Tone) and much more. Frozen 50K, polar bear plunge, nature program, games, snowmen, tour of Lily Dale museum. For details, follow Citizens for a Better Cassadaga Facebook page or call 384-4023.

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 a local charity.

New York State Women Inc. Chadwick Bay Chapter presents annual Women’s Get Away Weekend, Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron. Fun-filled weekend getaway with pampering, shopping, wine tasting, networking and wellness workshops. Proceeds go to fund scholarships for women, community projects. For additional questions, contact nyswchadwickbay@gmail.com. Getaway tickets available through Eventbrite.

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society annual indoor flea market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk.

It’s Time to Crop: Scrapbooking Crops at Gowanda High School, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 10674 Prospect St., cafeteria. Share a table, use of a cri-cut machine. Vendors, make-and-takes, door prizes. Snacks, lunch, drinks, dinner. Registration update: Cost of $40 includes cost of the crop ($30) and food ($10). To register, send checks payable to the Gowanda Spanish Club to Barb Dempsey at Gowanda High, 10674 Prospect St., Gowanda, NY 14070. Future crop March 28.

Villenova Burial Association fourth annual “Love Remembered” Bake/Craft sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., South Dayton Supermarket entryway, 303 Pine St., South Dayton. Dozens of homemade goodies, craft items. All proceeds help defray maintenance, operating costs of the Villenova Cemetery.

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: “Tracks and Traces,” 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, or through AudubonCNC.org/Programs Current Schedule.”

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.

First Ward Falcons Widener’s chicken barbecue, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Serving noon to sold out. Dine in or take out. $10 donation. Noon to 3 p.m. acousitic music by Tara Graves.

Live via Satellite from Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet: “Giselle,” 1 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church Street. General admission $15, $10 students. Choreographer Alexei Ratmansky.

Trinity UCC community meal, 4 p.m., 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Chicken, biscuits, sides. Giving table with clothes, etc. No charge, but free will donations accepted. All welcome. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.

CCMTA All-County Winter Music Festival Concert, 5 p.m., Dunkirk High School Auditorium, 79 W. Sixth St., Dunkirk. Featuring All-County Ensembles including Jazz Ensemble, Vocal Jazz, Junior and Senior String Orchestras, Elementary Band. Tickets $5.

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.

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care “Under the Sea” gala, 6 p.m., Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Photo op in a royal underwater throne, themed games, silent auction items, love auction. Danicng with music by DJ Good Rich. Cash bar. Dinner at 7 p.m. Costumes optional. $50 per person includes dinner, dessert, drink ticket. For details, call 410-1802.

Lake Shore High School presents: “Mamma Mia!” 7 p.m., Lake Shore High School Auditorium, 959 Beach Road, Angola. Students, seniors $8, adults, $10, kids 5, under free.

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