TODAY

Roblin Steel Coffee Club

Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Demetri’s, Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: “Within the Silence – A Living Voices Performance”

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown. Dynamic solo performances combine with archival film to transform history into a moving personal journal, exploring the impact of Executive Order 9066, which imprisoned thousands of innocent Japanese Americans during World War II, through the experiences of one young, incarcerated citizen. Free to the public, but preregistration is required online at roberthjackson.org/events or by calling the Jackson Center at 716-483-6646. Performances at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library virtual storytime

Join via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. All programs are free of charge. All children are welcome. To register, send an e-mail including the child’s name and a phone number to childrenslibrarian@barkerlibrary.org

Holy Trinity presents; Contemporary Stations of the Cross

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. This event is in candlelight with modern music and reflections.

Local Vietnam Veterans presentation: “What a Vet Wants You To Know”

Gowanda Hollywood Theater, Main Street, Gowanda, 7 p.m. Hosted by the Cattaraugus County Historical Society and Research Museum, features vets Norm Marah, Dick Gabel, Rick Helmich and Gary Pancio. A small reception honoring them follows this free program.

Spotlight Series: “Takin’ It To The Streets – A Doobie Brothers Tribute”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7:30 p.m. General Admission $20, $18 Opera House Members, $10 Students. Masks are no longer required at Fredonia Opera House events, but all patrons are encouraged to wear masks while in the venue, and to socially distance when possible. Masks are available in the lobby and in the box office if needed.

SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Pipeline”

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. By Dominique Morisseau. Reserved seating. General public: $25, student/child: $12.

Hannah Hasbrouck Petersen Memorial Concert series

Fredonia United Methodist Church, 25 Church St., 8 p.m. Performing are the Lake Ridge Singers of Cleveland, directed by Cody Mott; and the Fredonia Chamber Singers. Directed by Dr. Vernon Huff. The event is free, but donations to support the series will be gratefully accepted.

Audubon Lights

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Reserve a time slot between 8;15 to 10 p.m. Trailside forests and ponds will glow with lasers, spotlights, rain lights and more to create an illuminated trail around the Nature Center. The self-guided walk is just under half a mile. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members, $6 children 3 to 15. Free for 2 and under. Paid reservations encouraged by the night before the date. See auduboncnc.org

SATURDAY,

APRIL 9

Fredonia Easter Festival

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. From 8 to 11 a.m., Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Fredonia Grange N. 1 (58 W. Main St.). Includes pancakes, eggs, sausage and drink (adults: $7, children 5 to : $5, under 5: free). Get pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts for kids. Craft vendor show in the main hall of the Grange from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Noon until finished: Easter egg hunt in Barker Common East.

CPR and first aid class

Chautauqua Opportunities Skilled Health Services, COI Training Room, 17 W. Courtne St., Dunkirk. $60 fee. Class limited to 8. To register, call 716 366-3335.

Little Valley Volunteer Fire Department Sportsmen Show

Cattaraugus County Fair Grounds, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy, selll, trade and browse over 150 tables filled with firearms, fishing, archery and hunting items. Pistol clerks from locl counties will be on site to register pistols. NICS checks will be done on site. All proceeds help the Little Valley Fire Department.

The New York Musky Expo

Chautauqua Suites and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Builders and vendors from all across the US and Canada will be there. Seminars, door prizes and raffles. Entry fee will be $10 for single day or $20 for two-day pass and swap meet. Muskies Inc. Chapter 69 will be conducting kids’ activities.

Fredonia Farmers Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday November through mid-May at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. It features a variety of vendors, with special events TBA.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: “Food Chains,” program for children 3 to 8 with an adult

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required by April 7. See auduboncnc.org. Limited enrollment.

Lakeshore Humane Society Saturday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. The public is welcome to see the dogs and cats in need of loving homes. Tours of the facility will not be given. Individual appointments are available throughout the week by leaving a meassage at 716 672-1991; press “1” for dogs or “2” for cats. One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 716 672-1991.

Art and Architecture presents: Easter in Art

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 students. Masks are no longer required at Fredonia Opera House events, but all patrons are encouraged to wear masks while in the venue, and to socially distance when possible. Masks are available in the lobby and in the box office if needed.

Divine Sounds annual spring concert: “The Revival”

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 2 p.m. Also features two other gospel choirs, an alumni soloist and a guest speaker.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance from 4 to 6 p.m. Patrons are asked to bring their own bag and wear a mask. The menu is pork chops, mashed potatoes, vegetable, bread and cookies. . Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up.

1891 Fredonia Opera House Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “The Automat,” 7:30p.m. Relive the phenomena of America’s original restaurant chain with never before-seen archival footage and photographs and a cast including celebrity customers, company executives, historians, and members of the Horn & Hardart families. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students, At this time, Masks are no longer required at Fredonia Opera House events, but all patrons are encouraged to wear masks while in the venue, and to socially distance when possible. Masks are available in the lobby and in the box office if needed.

SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Pipeline”

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. By Dominique Morisseau. Reserved seating. General public: $25, student/child: $12.

Erie Philharmonic presents: Mary Poppins film with live orchestra

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 to $56. For details including COVID policy information, see eriephil.org.

Audubon Lights

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Reserve a time slot between 8;15 to 10 p.m. Trailside forests and ponds will glow with lasers, spotlights, rain lights and more to create an illuminated trail around the Nature Center. The self-guided walk is just under half a mile. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members, $6 children 3 to 15. Free for 2 and under. Paid reservations encouraged by the night before the date. See auduboncnc.org

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

Forest Lodge 166 F & A M Sunday Family Breakfast The event takes place at the Lodge, 321 E. Main St., from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The menu includes eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, toast, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $9, Children 6-12 are $5 with those 5 and under, free. The Lodge Room upstairs will be open for visitors and includes displays of historical significance to the region. Representatives will be available to discuss the Masons and the newly-formed Meridian Sun Demolay Chadwick Bay Chapter for young men between the ages of 12 and 21.

The New York Musky Expo

Chautauqua Suites and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Builders and vendors from all across the US and Canada will be there. Seminars, door prizes and raffles. Entry fee will be $10 for single day or $20 for two-day pass and swap meet. Muskies Inc. Chapter 69 will be conducting kids’ activities.

Little Valley Volunteer Fire Department Sportsmen Show

Cattaraugus County Fair Grounds, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buy, selll, trade and browse over 150 tables filled with firearms, fishing, archery and hunting items. Pistol clerks from locl counties will be on site to register pistols. NICS checks will be done on site. All proceeds help the Little Valley Fire Department.

Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 459 meeting

Members will meet at 11 a.m. at the John T. Murray VFW Post 1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk.

SUNY Fredonia Community egg hunt for children under the age of 12

SUNY Fredonia Dod’s Hall grove. Event runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with hunt at noon. Hosted by Kappa Sigma and the FREDwell Lounge. Parents must be with children at all times. There will be two separate areas so that younger kids do not have to compete with older kids. Also drinks/snacks, arts and crafts and a bunny mascot. Opportunities for raffle drawings.

Audubon Sunday Storytime

Children ages 2 to 8 and their caregivers are invited to a free nature-based storytime at the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday admission is also free. Come for storytime and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals and exhibits. Participation is limited to 15. Reservations by the previous day are suggested. Call 716 569-2345.

SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Pipeline”

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. By Dominique Morisseau. Reserved seating. General public: $25, student/child: $12.

Erie Philharmonic presents: Mary Poppins film with live orchestra

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie at 3 p.m. Tickets: $10 to $56. For details including COVID policy information, see eriephil.org.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Taize prayer service

328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, this 40-minute service begins at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome from any parish or Christian denomination to this meditative experience blending song, silence and scripture.

MONDAY, APRIL 11

Darwin R. Barker Library virtual storytime

Join via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. All programs are free of charge. All children are welcome. To register, send an e-mail including the child’s name and a phone number to childrenslibrarian@barkerlibrary.org

Fly Fishing/Fly Tying Club

Meet at the Costello Community Room, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are open to everyone at the college and in the community. Classes and supplies are provided at no cost. Everything is provided, just show up. The program is open to children over 12 ( younger if accompanied by an adult) and community members of all ages.

Fredonia Percussion Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Kay Stonefelt, conductor.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

National Grid Retirees’ Luncheon

Shorewood Country Club. Dunkirk, noon. Call Dorothy Lawrence at 716 672-2682 or Gen Ludemann at 716 785-8924 for reservations and information.

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7. Masks should be worn by those not vaccinated and social distancing will be observed.

Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 monthly meeting

228 Maple Ave. at 6:30 p.m. All members encouraged to attend to help further the mission to help veterans and the community.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Unit 62 Auxiliary meeting

Post 62, 211 Central Ave. at 7 p.m. New members welcome.

1891 Fredonia Opera House Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “The Automat,” 7:30p.m. Relive the phenomena of America’s original restaurant chain with never before-seen archival footage and photographs and a cast including celebrity customers, company executives, historians, and members of the Horn & Hardart families. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students, At this time, Masks are no longer required at Fredonia Opera House events, but all patrons are encouraged to wear masks while in the venue, and to socially distance when possible. Masks are available in the lobby and in the box office if needed.