SATURDAY,

OCT, 1

Retirees of Al Tech/Specialty Steel breakfast meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive and Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees are invited to attend.

Audubon Community Nature Center Autumn Roadside Cleanup

Volunteering Opportunity

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome.

Jurassic Wonder

Dinosaur Drive-Thru

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A carload full of kids – only $13. Suitable for ages 1 to 12. Free audio tour includes. Purchase tickets in advance. See jurassicwonder.com

Dunkirk Senior Center Flea Market, Bake Sale

and Craft Sale

45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods reasonable priced. Public welcome. Senior Center will have a $5 and under room. Members can reserve tables at $10 for 6′ or $5 for a card table. Call 716 366-7530.

Fredonia Farmers Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday mid-May through October on Church Street, downtown Fredonia. It features a variety of vendors, with special events TBA. A number of vendors accept EBT, NYS Farmers Market Nutrition checks and WIC vegetables and fruits checks.

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Moore Park, center of Westfield, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, food products, craft items and more. Prepared foods suitable for breakfast and lunch and hot and cold beverages are also available. The Westfield Flea, an antiques and vintage market, is on the other side of the park.

Forestville Fall Fest

Forestville Central School, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craft show, vendors, fund-raisers, seasonal activities. Chili cook-off, enter at noon, (minimum 5-quart pot). St. Rose of Lima pork roast dinner including roast pork, potatoes, green beans, squash, apple crisp at 11 Center St., noon to sold out, take-out only, $15. At 7 p.m., J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post meat party, 6 Cedar St., Forestville.

American Red

Cross blood drive

First Baptist Church, Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For details and to make an appointment, call 716 445-3970.

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Point Gratiot Park, Dunkirk. Registration/check in at 10 a.m.; opening ceremony at 11, walk begins at 11:15. Route length: 2 miles. Every participant to sign a standard waiver through their official registration. There is no registration fee for Walk, but every participant is expected to make a personal donation and commit to raising funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s. See act.alz.org/Chautauqua for details and to register.

Empty Bowls food pantries support project

East parking lot adjacent to Mudslingers Studios, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Participants are asked to bring their own bags to carry their treasures. Bowls come in sizes singed to acknowledge contributions of $10, $20 and $30. For details call Ron Nasca at 716 673-6833.

Brehm Farms

“Visit The Farm Day”

3456 Dry Brook Road, Falconer. Tours available 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guided tours of the dairy farm, educational displays. Stations set up. Free event, free samples of locally produced milk, string cheese and grape juice.

Fredonia Fire Department Open House

80 W. Main St., noon to 5 p.m. Museum and station tours, children’s activities, safety demonstrations, meet members of the department, Sparky the Fire Dog, displays by mutual aid partners, fire prevention information, basket raffles, learn about volunteer opportunities, live music by Two Towns, free hot dogs, Paul’s Rocket Stoves, Franklin’s Kettle Korn, fly-over from STAT MedEvac.

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 message 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.

Penderecki String

Quartet concert

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m. Free, open to the public.

Movies at the Reg – “Nope”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown presents this film about an uncanny and chilling discovery starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Steven Yuen. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Doors open at 7 p.m., movie begins at 8.

Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “A Love Song,” 7:30p.m. Two loners (Dale Dickey, Wes Studi) reunite in the Colorado wilderness. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students,

Erie Philharmonic presents: Rock n’ Radio featuring

Sheena Easton

Warner Theatre, 811 E. State St., Erie, 8 p.m. Tickets: $60, $49, $39, $25, students $12. Call 814 455-1375.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble

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

SUNDAY,

OCT. 2

Jurassic Wonder

Dinosaur Drive-Thru

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A carload full of kids – only $13. Suitable for ages 1 to 12. Free audio tour includes. Purchase tickets in advance. See jurassicwonder.com

Forestville Fall Fest

Forestville Central School, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Craft show, food vendors, fund-raisers, seasonal activities. Chicken barbecue at the Forestville Fire Hall. Annual parade at 1 p.m. Decorate your bike contest for parade and dress up your pet contest.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club get-together

Moniuszko Club, 262 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Watch the Buffalo Bills at Miami 1 p.m.game. Roast beef sandwiches provided at halftime. Members may bring a dish to pass.

Cassadaga Legion, Auxiliary and Sons Oktoberfest

228 Maple Ave. Whiz Whip food truck serving 3 to 6 p.m., Music by Family Tradition from 4 to 7 p.m., also raffles. Open to the public.

MONDAY,

OCT. 3

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Join in for stories, movies, crafts and play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

AARP Driver Safety

Class, part 1 of 2

Fredonia Masonic Center, 321 E. Main St., noon to 3 p.m. Also Oct. 4, noon to 3 p.m. Must attend both days. $25 for members, $30 for non-members of AARP. Payment by check or money order only. Reserve a place by calling Shirley Erbsmehl at 716 679-4530.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 8 p.m. Hardcovers $1; paperbacks 50 cents; DVD and CDs $1; children’s books 25 cents or 5 for $1.

Student Composers

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 4

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardcovers $1; paperbacks 50 cents; DVD and CDs $1; children’s books 25 cents or 5 for $1.

Willowbrook Park Cemetery meeting

At the cemetery, Central Avenue, Dunkirk, 10 a.m. New board members are being sought. Do not need to own a plot or niche to be a board member. Anyone interested is welcome.

AARP Driver Safety Class, part 2 of 2

Fredonia Masonic Center, 321 E. Main St., noon to 3 p.m. Also Oct. 3, noon to 3 p.m. Must attend both days. $25 for members, $30 for non-members of AARP. Payment by check or money order only. Reserve a place by calling Shirley Erbsmehl at 716 679-4530.

Youngerman Center Stroke/Head Injury Support Group meeting

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provide educational information and an opportunity to socialize and share experiences. Light refreshments provided. For details, call Julie Williams, coordinator, 716 673-4618.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: all ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Join in for stories, movies, crafts and play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Best Sellers Book Club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6:30 p.m. This month’s selection: “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.

Valley Historical Society meeting

Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 7 p.m. Ellery town historian Cherrie Clark will speak on the history of one-room schoolhouses of the town of Ellery. All persons interested in local history are invited to attend. New members welcome.

Children in the Stream/4H Youth Fly Fishing program class

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment is needed.

Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “A Love Song,” 7:30p.m. Two loners (Dale Dickey, Wes Studi) reunite in the Colorado wilderness. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students,