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. t o 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.

Luck of the Irish Fun Day Tupperingo (Tupperware bingo) for prizes, Gowanda Moose Lodge, 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. On-time drawing 12:45, games at 1 p.m. See, taste delicious recipes, sneak peek of new items for spring, drawings, Chinese auctions, food. Wear green to be entered into special drawing.

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.

MONDAY, MARCH 9

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.

United Senior Citizens luncheon meeting, noon, Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. Menu: lemon rosemary balsamic chicken quarters and sides. Send $10 check to Evonne Hennebery, P.O. Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048, payable to United Senior Citizens. $5 yearly dues can also be paid.

Girl Scout Troop 20158 cookie sale, 3 to 6 p.m., Big Lots, D & F Plaza.

Creative Cuisine fund-raiser for Silver Creek High School musical, Sunset Bay Restaurant, 954 Main Road, Irving. 5 p.m. or 7 p.m seating. Three-course, ogre-themed meal (in honor of “Shrek”), including soft drink. $15. Served by cast, crew. Reservations suggested. Call 934-2603, ext. 2165.

Westfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Chicken and biscuit dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield. $10 adults, $5 children under 10. All items homemade. Take-outs available. Handicapped accessible. Call 326-3527 for details.

St. John the Baptist (Episcopal) Church Lenten Bible Study series, 6 to 7:30 p.m., corner of W. Fourth , Lark streets, Dunkirk. All welcome.

Sheridan VFW 6390 Auxiliary monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., meeting room at the post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan. All auxiliary members encouraged to attend meeting, social time following.

Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.’s Alzheimer’s Services Dementia Basics Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Ashville Free Library, 2200 N. Maple Ave., Ashville. Respite care provided free if needed. Call 366-3335 for reservation.

Sons of the American Legion, squad 434 Brocton meeting, 7 p.m., American Legion post, 120 W. Main St., Brocton.

Fredonia Trombone Choir, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Conductor Jonathan Lombardo. Free event.

Health and welllness

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: Basic computer skills, 2 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

Girl Scout Troop 20158 cookie sale, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia McEwen Center, 2 to 5 p.m. .

American Legion 1280 Auxiliary meeting, 6:30 p.m., 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Auxiliary unit 62 monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Post 62, 211 Central Ave. New members always welcome.

Ethos NewSound: Aururoa Borealis composer readings, 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.

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 with special guests Mrs. Westin and Mrs. Raymond, 10 to 10:45 a.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Songs, books, crafts, fun.

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

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

Collins Public Library presents: Evening book club, 5:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Topic: “The Underground Railroad,” by Colson Whitehead. Call 532-5129 to request a copy and indicate interest.

Patterson Library presents: Camera Phone Photography with Diane Andrasik, 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Call 326-2154 to reserve a spot.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Growing with Music Together winter music program, part 7 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.