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Community Calendar

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

First Friday Lunch Bunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Annie Maloney, Guy Dunbkle present “Sustainable Forest Management.” Followed by BYO brown bag lunch. Audubon provides coffee and tea. $8, $6 for Nature Center members. No reservations required.

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.

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

Girl Scout Troop 20158 cookie sale, 5 to 8 p.m., Kosciuszko Polish Home, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk.

Fredonia kick-off celebration to welcome Small Business Revolution, 6 to 9 p.m. Street party featuring Frank Beach and the Rising, food vendors, Amanda Brinkman and Ty Pennington, surprise guests, performances.

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.

John the Baptist (Episcopal) Church Stations of the Cross, 6 p.m., corner of W. Fourth, Lark streets, Dunkirk.

S.O.T.A. presents: Opera Scenes at Opera House, 7 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students. Includes an original opera written by three student composers as well as key scenes from three renowned operas.

Literacy Volunteers book launch party, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 10/12 ark Place, Fredonia. Featured book: “Safe Harbor: Stories of Enduring Friendships,” by local author Judy Shuler. For all books purchased from the author, $1 will be donated to Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County and $1 to Ahira Hall Memorial Library in Brocton.

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 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.

Fredonia Woodwind Chamber Ensembles, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall. Free event.

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Fantastic Fridays, 2:45 to 4:45 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Sixth grade and up.

Arts & crafts, volunteer opportunities – MakerSpace activities – homework help – games.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

Scandinavian Culture Days, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown. Free admission, open to public. Scandinavian crafts, foods, Swedish language, traditions.

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.

Girl Scout Troop 20158 cookie sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Verizon Parking Lot, 10375 Bennett Road, Route 60, Fredonia.

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.

March into Randolph, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Randolph Mammoth Exihibit and children’s activities at Randolph Library, 26 Jamestown St. Craft/vendor fair and passport drop-off at Randolph Fire Hall, 70 Main St. Prize raffle.

CC-WAG Action Group meeting, 10:30 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church, 222 Temple St., Fredonia. Chautauqua Cattaraugus Women’s (and Men’s Action Group (CC-WAG) dedicated ot taking political action toward social justice, embracing, fostering progressive values with respect, fairness. New members 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.

The Art Market grand opening, 4 to 7 p.m., 50 w. Main St., Fredonia. Art, food, music, drinks. Features works of Joe Sorci. Classes, demos, artist’s talks throughout the exhibit. Art gallery features paintings, sculptures, music.

S.O.T.A. presents: Opera Scenes at Opera House, 7 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students. Includes an original opera written by three student composers as well as key scenes from three renowned operas.

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.

Fredonia College Symphony, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. 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 8

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.

Slovenian Club Wine & Paint Day with Becky Spaecher, 36 Palmer St. Gowanda. Reservations required 560-7489.

S.O.T.A. presents: Opera Scenes at Opera House, 2 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students. Includes an original opera written by three student composers as well as key scenes from three renowned operas.

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.

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