SATURDAY, FEB. 29

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. Spider Herbs steam pots will be fired up with free steam treats available from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Dandelions & Dreams will have elderberry syrup samples to try for an immune booster.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: “The Great Leap Day,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit with some live animals that hop, jump, leap. Learn about cycles of flora, fauna. Participate in some leaping challenges; play leaping games. Open house format. $8, $6 Nature Center members, $6 ages 3 to 15; free 2, under. Reservations appreciated, call 569-2345. Walk-ins welcome.

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: Handel’s “Agrippina,” 1 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church Street. General admission $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Stars Kate Lindsey. Adult content.

Office for the Aging presentation: “The Magic of Change: Moving from Fear to Wonder,” hosted by Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. Presenter: Mr. James Snack, instructor in Department of Communication at University of Albany. One to one sessions with Mr. Snack begin at 1 p.m., group meeting at 3. Public invited.

Benefit for Dontazzia Grayson, 3 to 8 p.m., American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Tickets: $8, include spaghetti dinner, beverages. Additional silent auction, bake sale, t-shirts to raise funds for medication, travel costs associated with 20-year-old Grayson’s treatment for lupus, congestive heart failure, acute kidney failure. Call 391-0639 for tickets.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation dinner theater event, 222 Temple St. in Fredonia. Hors d’oeuvres, wine at 4:30 p.m., followed by a hearty dinner with both vegan and roast turkey entrees at 5:30 p.m. Following the performance, desserts, drinks available for purchase. Engage in lively discussion of the theatre piece “Four Monologues” by Jon Robin Baitz. Tickets: $25 per person or $40 per couple. Purchase at https://uucncdinnertheater.brownpapertickets.com. All proceeds benefit UUCNC.

Spaghetti Dinner Fund-raiser for Patricia Spicer, 5 to 7 p.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Requested donation: $15 per person, cash or check only. Walk-in or make reservations at 569-2345. Helps cover medical expenses for Russell, Pa., resident Patricia Spicer following her battle with cancer.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 and Cat. Little Valley Varsity Girls Softball present: Dinner and Comedy, 201 Aldrich St. Buffet dinner 5:30 to 7 p.m., comedians start at 7. Host comedian: Dan Viola. Buffet includes two meats, potato, pasta, green beans, garden salad, brownie. $20 per person. Call 532-4882 for tickets, details.

S.A.L. Squadron 62 of the American Legion leap year party, 7 to 11 p.m., 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Featuring Second Street Sunset. Members, eligible guests.

The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Silent Sky,” 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center Bartlett Theatre, General Seating, General Public: $25. See Box Office in Williams Center, G-140 for tickets and student/children rates. Follows nineteenth century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt as she explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries.

Faculty Recital: Schubert Song Cycles, concert 3, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall.

First Ward Falcons Club annual spring beach bash, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Get ready for summer. Wear your favorite beach shirt or dress. Music 8 to 11 p.m. by Hemlock Road.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble, with Rascher Saxophone Quartet, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. Paula Holcomb, conductor. Free event.

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.

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

Villenova Grange All You Can Eat Pancake Brunch, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 431 Route 83, South Dayton. $7 small; $8 large.

American Legion 1280 meeting, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. Breakfast 8:30 a.m., meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.

Slovenian Club Open Mic, 2 to 6 p.m., 36 Palmer St., Gowanda. Hosted by JB Martin & Smokin’ Dog.

The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Silent Sky,” 2 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center Bartlett Theatre, General Seating, General Public: $25. See Box Office in Williams Center, G-140 for tickets and student/children rates. Follows nineteenth century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt as she explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries.

Taize Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Christian song, scripture, time for silent meditation in traditionally ecumenical format. All welcome.

MONDAY, MARCH 2

City of Dunkirk’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public hearing, 9:30 a.m., Mayor’s Conference Room, Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Ave. Community input needed from Dunkirk residents..

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.

Girl Scout Troop 20158 cookie sale, 5 to 8 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk.

All-female Boy Scout Troop 267-G’s open house, 7 p.m., Fredonia American Legion Memorial Post No. 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia. Intro to scouting for girls ages 11 to 17, activities, snacks, meet with scout leaders.

Fredonia Student Composers, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall. Free event.

Murray Hose Company #4 meeting, 7 p.m., 104 W. Doughty St., Dunkirk.

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.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 32 Moore Ave., Fredonia. Donation at St. Anthony’s gym: $3 per session. 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.

Patterson Library presents: Makerspace Mondays, 3:45 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Create with 3D printer, tech toys, do challenges, experiments.

Collins Public Library presents: Craft Club, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Theme: Dr. Seuss. Ages 3 to 12. Registration required. Call 532-5129.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3

Stroke/head injury support session, 3 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders, Thompson Hall Room E148. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provide educational information and opportunity to socialize and share experiences. Light refreshments. For details, call Julie Williams, coordinator at 673-4618.

City of Dunkirk’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public hearing, 3:30 p.m., Dunkirk Public Library, 536,Central Ave., first floor conference room. Community input needed from Dunkirk residents.

Girl Scout Troop 20158 cookie sale, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Fredonia Place, 50 Howard St., Fredonia.

Dunkirk High School Spring District Band Concert, 6:30 p.m., Dunkirk High School auditorium, 75 W. Sixth St.

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.

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers Storytime, 10 to 10:45 a.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton.

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.

Collins Public Library presents: YA Writing Club Drop In, 3 to 6 p.m., 2341 Main St.work on your story, ask for help or feedback.

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

Patterson Library presents: Games Galore, 5 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Collins Public Library presents: Cozy Knitters’ Club, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Open to all ages, skill sets. Can learn or get help with a pattern. There also projects to choose from. Call 532-5129 to register.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Growing with Music Together winter music program, part 6 of 8, 6:30 p.m., 536 Central Ave., Library community room. Music class for families with young children babies to kindergartners. Leader: Kay Barlow. One-time per family cost of $42 payable at first class. Registration required. Call 366-2511.

Patterson Library presents: Camera Phone Photography with Diane Andrasik, 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club, 6:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. All ages welcome to monthly building challenge. Registration needed. Call 934-3468.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Best Sellers, 7 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Discuss “A Woman of No Importance,” by Sonia Purnell.