FRIDAY, NOV. 11

Roblin Steel Coffee Club

Demetri’s on the Lake, Lakeshore Drive, Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.

Mayville-Chautauqua-Dewittville holiday open house

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Look for specials in participating businesses and have a traveling punch card punched where visiting.

Lucille M. Wright Air Museum open house

110 W. Third St., Suite 101, Jamestown, noon to 6 p.m. Explore the aerospace and aviation exhibits, test pilot skills in flight simulators, free admission.

Katherine Galbraith, “Painting the Faces of Chautauqua”

Westfield Train Station, 11 English St., 2 to 4 p.m. Hear the locally and nationally recognized artist as she discusses her collection of over 40 portraits that she has created and are on display.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Voyagers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For grades 4 through 8. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

RTPI “Curious by Nature” exhibition

opening by Charley and Edie Harper

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. Free for RTPI members, $12 adults, $10 seniors, military, students, $6 children under age 10. Harp music, complimentary light hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie and cash bar available.

Donna the Buffalo at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St. Jamestown, doors open at 6:30 p.m. All ages show. Special guest In Crowd. Tickets: $25 pre-sale. Call 716 450-7357.

An Evening with Pete Correale

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Stand-up comedian, comedy writer and podcast star Pete Corrreale entertains. Tickets: $25 per person. SOLD OUT!

The Hillman Opera: “Summer and Smoke”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Lee Hoiby’s opera based on the Tennessee Williams play. Reserved seating. General public $25m student/child $12.

SATURDAY, NOV. 12

Gowanda High School Spanish Club scrapbooking crop event

Gowanda High School, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registration required. Cost is $40 ($30 for event, $10 toward food). Print and fill out a registration form at https:/bit.ly/3E7aqIT and return to Heather Rydzik, Gowanda High School, 10674 Prospect St., Gowanda, N.Y. 14070. Make checks payable to Gowanda Spanish Club. Door prizes, share large tables with friends, participate in make and takes. Cricut available. Snacks, drinks, lunch and dinner provided.

Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382 craft and vendor show

201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fifty vendors. Food and beverages will be available.

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.

Kappa Sigma and Sigma Kappa canned food drive

Lake Shore Savings Clock Tower, SUNY Fredonia campus, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items can be collected directly from cars.The non-perishable items will be donated to Chautauqua County Rural Ministry.

Friends of the Barker Library annual meeting

Darwin R. Barker Library, Steele room, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. All members and community members are invited. Business meeting, remarks from staff, light refreshments.

Mayville-Chautauqua-Dewittville holiday open house

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Look for specials in participating businesses and have a traveling punch card punched where visiting.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family History

15 Main St., 10 to 11 a.m. For anyone interested in genealogy or writing to preserve family history.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: “Time for Turkeys,” 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. See auduboncnc.org. Limited enrollment.

The Pet Pantry’s Holiday Craft Show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free parking, admission $1. Proceeds benefit The Pet Pantry. 50 handmade vendors with items ranging from jewelry to crochet and knit, soaps, lotions, candles, ceramics, textiles, candy, baked goods, fudge, holiday decorations.

Fenton Christmas Market, a holiday craft show

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features local artists and craftsmen and vintage Christmas décor. Admission $2. Usual exhibits will be blocked for the sale.

Patterson Library presents: Dinosaur storytime with paleontologist Dr. Tom Hegna

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Children’s Book Week Storytime 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 10:30 a.m. Call 716 934-3468 for details.

Little Valley American Legion Post #0531 vendor craft fair and bake sale

Little Valley American Legion, 5899 NY-353, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public welcome. Proceeds support the programs Santa in the Park (toys for kids) and Christmas fruit baskets for seniors.

Fredonia area food drive

Pomfret Town Hall, 9 Day St., Fredonia noon to 3 p.m.

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.

Sons of the American Revolution Chautauqua Chapter monthly meeting

Stockton Hotel, 2 Stockton-Kimball Stand Road, 12:30 p.m. Order from the menu. Anyone interested in American history is welcome to attend, as well as spouses. For details, call President Steve Boothe, 716 574-7995.

Art and Architecture On Screen: “Hopper”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 students. Combined with interviews, diaries and a startling reflection of American life, Hopper brings to life America’s arguably most influential artist.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Book Club

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Discuss Tana French’s “The Searcher.” All are welcome. To receive messages about Barker Library Book Club selections, send a message to childrenslibrarian@barkerlibrary.org

Praise Break Praise and Worship Concert with Divine Sound

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center Multi-purpose room, 2 p.m. Students $2, public $3.

Medieval Feast Dinner Theater

Peek’n Peak, 1405 Old Road, Clymer, 2 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wenches and knaves perform and serve a plentiful feast, all without utensils. Call 716 355-4141 for details.

Fredonia Day of Jazz

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, final concert 3 p.m.

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. or gone. The menu is meat loaf, 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.

Moniuszko Social Club dues party

262 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 5 to 11 p.m. Members only. Food, fun, refreshments.

Ukulele B-Side Jam

Domus Fare, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Ukes provided or bring own. Play immediaely, all ability levels, no experience necessary. Play, sing or listen.

Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department turkey raffle

22 Mill St., 7 p.m. Turkey raffle, gun and other raffles. Free food and refreshments.

Portland Fire Department annual turkey party

6841 Main St., 7:30 p.m. Refreshments, door prizes, turkeys and hams.

South Dayton Fire Dept. turkey, ham and holiday basket party

34 Maple St., South Dayton, 7 p.m. Fun raffles of turkeys, hams. holiday baskets and door prizes. Free refreshments.

Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “Confess, Fletch,” 7:30 p.m. Stars Jon Hamm as the prime suspect in a murder case while searching for a stolen art collection. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students.

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts presents: Black Violin: Give Thanks

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Classically trained violist and violinist Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus combine their classical training and hip hop influences. Premium and loge: $52; orchestra: $42 adults, $22 children 12 and under; balcony: $22 plus fees.

The Hillman Opera: “Summer and Smoke”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Lee Hoiby’s opera based on the Tennessee Williams play. Reserved seating. General public $25, student/child $12.

Struthers Library Theatre presents: “Uptown Fever’s Tribute to the Stars of the 60s and 70s

302 W. Third Ave, Warren, PA., 8 to 10 p.m. Nostalgic evening of great music. $30. For details, call 814 723-7231.

Erie Philharmonic presents: Cameron Carpenter and The Wurlitzer Theatre Organ

Warner Theatre, 811 E. State St., Erie, 8 p.m. Tickets: $56, $46, $36, $23, students $12. Call 814 455-1375.

SUNDAY, NOV. 13

Fredonia area food drive

Pomfret Town Hall, 9 Day St., Fredonia 9 a.m. to noon.

The Hillman Opera: “Summer and Smoke”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Lee Hoiby’s opera based on the Tennessee Williams play. Reserved seating. General public $25m student/child $12.

Medieval Feast Dinner Theater

Peek’n Peak, 1405 Old Road, Clymer, 2 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wenches and knaves perform and serve a plentiful feast, all without utensils. Call 716 355-4141 for details.

Free Improv

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

MONDAY, NOV. 14

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Parish, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. See RedCrossBlood.org for details, requirements and to make an appointment.

Darwin R. Library presents: “Preschool storyhour”

All children are welcome to come to the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, videos, crafts and play. No registration is required.x

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See RedCrossBlood.org for details, requirements and to make an appoitnment.

United Seniors luncheon meeting

Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, noon. Members must send their $12 check made out to United Seniors to Evonne Hennebery, PO BOX 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048 by Nov. 6. Wear red, white and blue in honor of Veterans Day.

Patterson Library presents: Teen Anime Club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Makerspace

15 Main St., 5 to 6:30 p.m. Building kits, challenges, STEM activities. No registration required. Caregivers are required to stay with children.

Guitar Ensemble

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

TUESDAY, NOV. 15

Ahira Hall Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For ages 0 to 5. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Cassadaga Fire Hall, 22 Mill St., noon to 5 p.m. See RedCrossBlood.org for details, requirements and to make an appointnment.

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.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Explore and More

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For Pre-k through grade 3. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

Darwin R. Library presents: “All ages storyhour”

All children are welcome to come to the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Enjoy stories, videos, crafts and play. No registration is required.

Patterson Library presents: Storytime

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 p.m. focused on ages 3 to 6, open to everyone. This week: “Bears and Berries.”

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Meet and greet local authors

7 Day St,, Fredonia, 5 to 6 p.m. Meet the Fredonia Middle School art teacher Mackenzie Sheldon and view her work depicting animals using oil pastels; and Fredonia High School Art teacher Connie Lavelle and view her hand-modeled clay sculptures and oil paintings on porcelain with fired-in china paints.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Native American Heritage series

43 Main St., Silver Creek at 6 p.m. Speaker Norm Jimerson addresses “Native Culture: Agriculture, Dance, Family and Sports.” Program is free, open to the public. Call 716 934-3468 to register.

Gowanda School band concert

District auditorium, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Performances by band students in grades 7 to 12. Free, open to the public.

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 “Confess, Fletch,” 7:30 p.m. Stars Jon Hamm as the prime suspect in a murder case while searching for a stolen art collection. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students.

DownBeat Award-Winning New Jazz Orchestra with Adam Unsworth, horn

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

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16

TOPS NY No. 890 meeting

First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.

Patterson Library presents: Zoom Room

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. for ages 0 to 2.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. Ages birth through pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Take-away craft or activity for extended learning. Registration required.

Patterson Library presents: Mystery Group Book Club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. This month’s selection: “The Face of a Stranger.”

Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.

Movies at the Reg – “The Good House”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Stars Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline in the tale of a woman facing secrets and aspects of her past. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting

Cassadaga American Legion, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m. New members and guests welcome.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

Martz-Kohl Observatory Lecture Series: The Green Bank Radio Telescope

176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Virtual presentation by Sarah Olivera, also available via Zoom. A Q & A follows the talk. Tours and viewing opportunities through the big telescopes as weather permits. A non-member donation of $5 is appreciated. See martzobservatory.org for details.

Struthers Library Theatre film: “Downton Abbey: A New Era”

302 W. Third Ave, Warren, PA., 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Adults $8, seniors 62+ $6. For details, call 814 723-7231.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble with Adam Unsworth, horn

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

Williams Visiting Professor Guest Artist: Alumnus Kyle Van Schoonhaven, tenor

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

THURSDAY, NOV. 17

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

SUNY Fredonia Williams Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See RedCrossBlood.org for details, requirements and to make an appointment.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool story time with Miss Jill

For ages 2 to 5, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 10:30 a.m. Reading, singing, Rhymes and fun crafts offered. Limit of 10 children, preregistration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School age story time with Miss Amy

For ages 6 to 12, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, games and other activities are offered. Limit of 10 children, preregistration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Grape Discovery Center open house 8305 W. Main Road, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., displays, exhibits, wine tasting, treats, drinks, crafts for kids accompanied by an adult, gift shop.

Patterson Library presents: Basics of computer use class with Kate Wescott

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m. OR Nov. 22 at 6 p.m.

Patterson Library presents: Homeschool Book CLub

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m. Ages 8 and up.

Darwin R. Library presents: “Master Builders”

All children are welcome to come to the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, at 4 p.m.to build with LEGOs and other building toys. There will be weekly challenges and prizes. No registration is required.

Patterson Library presents: Maker space activity time

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Ekstasis 2.0: Student Recitals

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m. Free admission to recitals performed by State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music students. Donations gratefully accepted. Donations go directly to servicing and maintaining the piano at this venue.

Dunkirk Elks bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Native American Heritage series

43 Main St., Silver Creek at 6 p.m. Speaker Elliott Tallchief presents “Thomas Indian School Survivor.” Program is free, open to the public. Call 716 934-3468 to register.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Music Club

15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. Music for all ages. Play, learn or teach. All music genres.

Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting

HRC Building, B-14, Basement Level Conference, Room 7, N. Erie St., Mayville, 6 p.m. Comments received from the public will be accepted as communication and not read during privilege of the floor. Public comments at the meetings during the privilege of the floor must be made in person. Anyone seeking details or wishing to attend this meeting should clall 716 753-4590.

New Horizons Band of Western New York

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Infinity Arts Cafe grand re-opening and birthday party

300 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Performances from Infinity students and ensembles.

African Drumming Ensemble

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

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/

FRIDAY, NOV. 18

Mayville-Chautauqua-Dewittville holiday open house

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Look for specials in participating businesses and have a traveling punch card punched where visiting.

Grape Discovery Center open house 8305 W. Main Road, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., displays, exhibits, wine tasting, treats, drinks, crafts for kids accompanied by an adult, gift shop.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. Ages birth through pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Take-away craft or activity for extended learning. Registration required.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons.

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA enjoy role-playing adventures.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Voyagers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For grades 4 through 8. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

Christmas in the Village of Westfield kick-off events

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., stories and crafts from 5 to 6 p.m.; carolers in the Gazebo at 6:15 p.m.; Santa Claus arrives to light the giant Christmas tree in Moore Park around 6:30 p.m. and for visits,

Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company annual turkey party

Main Street, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs, beverages, chip provided. A variety of meat packages as well as turkeys will be raffled.

Struthers Library Theatre film: “Downton Abbey: A New Era”

302 W. Third Ave, Warren, PA., 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Adults $8, seniors 62+ $6. For details, call 814 723-7231.

SATURDAY, NOV. 19

Christmas in the Village of Westfield Saturday

Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. and dowtown, Holiday Artisan Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Christmas Tree Wonderland at Blue June Blooms, 63 E. Main St.; Hot Toddy Crawl at 11 a.m.; Children’s Christmas movies and stories, art presentations, make and take crafts and Hall of Trees at Patterson Library, 30 S. Portage St., free horse-drawn carriage rides tour of Westfield 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting at Eason Hall; Art Gallery presentations at Lakeshore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., hot toddy and treats and free Christmas movie marathon from noon to 3 p.m., “O Holy Night,” YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., collection of over 70 manger scenes made from household items from 10 a.m. to 4p.m.; “Rest and Refresh” at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 12 Elm St., treats, drinks, children’s activities 1 to 4 p.m., Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, displays, wine tasting, treats, drinks, crafts for kids accompanied by an adult from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; “Hope for the Holidays,” Eason Hall, musical prelude at 1:15, reflection, inspiration and encouragement programs at 1:30, 2, 2:30; Chautauqua County Historical Society Holiday Victorian Tea,McClurg Museum, 20 E. Main St., Westfield, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $15 per person. Sandwiches, savories, sweets and beverages. No reservations required; roaming carolers, window displays, holiday specials on Restaurant Row; “Rest and Refresh” at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 12 Elm St., treats, drinks, children’s activities 1 to 4 p.m., “Let There Be Light” parade with light-decorated participants begins at WACS at 5 p.m.

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.

Fredonia Food Pantry

The Fredonia Food Pantry, Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., will be open from 10 a.m, to noon. The pantry serves the needs of Fredonia area code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

Mayville-Chautauqua-Dewittville holiday open house

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Look for specials in participating businesses and have a traveling punch card punched where visiting.

Audubon Community Nature Center’s Thanksgiving with the Birds (Adult+)

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 9 to 15.

Patterson Library presents: Carols around the piano with Lily Li and her students

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11 a.m.

Christmas in the Vineyard at Grape Discovery Center

8305 W. Main St., Westfield, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ekstasis 2.0: Student Recitals

Fellowships of the Spirits, 282 Dale Drive, Cassadaga, noon. Free admission to recitals performed by State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music students. Donations gratefully accepted. Donations go directly to servicing and maintaining the piano at this venue.

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.

National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Hilarious wartime farce captured live from the National Theatre in London. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 students.

James Prendergast Library presents: Meet the Author, Trenton Lutes

509 Cherry St., Fireplace room, Jamestown, 1 p.m. Join Westfield author Lutes for a book reading/signing event for his first young adult, dystopian fiction novel: “In-Spire: Book One of the Terra-Healers.”

Darwin R. Library presents: “Podcasts and where to find them”

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1:30 p.m. Will discuss different podcasting sites/apps. Will not be demonstrating how individuals can create their own podcasts.

NYSSMA Area All State Concert, Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3:30 p.m.

St. John’s United Church of Christ swiss steak and mashed potatoes dinner

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m., $13. Includes dessert. Pre-ordering no later than 10 days prior to the dinner strongly recommended. Call 716 366-0710.

Little Valley American Legion Post #0531 meat raffle/basket raffle

Little Valley American Legion, 5899 NY-353, 7 p.m. Public welcome. Proceeds support the programs Santa in the Park (toys for kids) and Christmas fruit baskets for seniors.

Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department turkey and ham party

2800 Route 20, Sheridan, 7p.m. door prizes, refreshments.

Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “Amsterdam,” 7:30 p.m. Set in WWI and 1933. Stars Christian Bale, John David Washington and Margot Robbie in the tale of a missing friend and a shocking secret plot in American history. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students.

SUNDAY, NOV. 20

Christmas in the Village of Westfield

Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. and dowtown, Holiday Artisan Market; Christmas Tree Wonderland at Blue June Blooms, 63 E. Main St.; Hot Toddy Crawl at 11 a.m.; Children’s Christmas movies and stories, art presentations, make and take crafts and Hall of Trees at Patterson Library; free horse-drawn carriage rides tour of Westfield, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting at Eason Hall; Art Gallery presentations at Lakeshore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., hot toddy and treats and free Christmas movie marathon from noon to 3 p.m.; “O Holy Night,” YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., collection of over 70 manger scenes made from household items from 10 a.m. to 4p.m.; Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, displays, wine tasting, treats, drinks, crafts for kids accompanied by an adult from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; window displays, holiday specials on Restaurant Row; Westfield Women’s Organization Holly Tour, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Purchase tickets at Eason Hall:$10 presale (call 716 753-60433) or $15 at the door. Ticket includes refreshments served from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lake Shore Assembly of God Church, 252 E. Main St., and concerts in the sanctuary of the church from 1 to 4 p.m.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

Brocton Legion Post 434, 110 W. Main St., 10:30 a.m. All club members invited.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose #1382 towel bingo raffle party

201 Aldrich St., 1 p,m. games, basket raffle and 50/50. Food available for purchase.

MONDAY, NOV. 21

Darwin R. Library presents: “Preschool storyhour”

All children are welcome to come to the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, videos, crafts and play. No registration is required.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family STEAM Night: Raised salt painting

15 Main St., 5 to 6:30 p.m. Geared for ages 5 and up. Parent/caregiver must stay with child. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885. All materials provided.

HOPE (Healing Our Pain with Empathy) meeting

General Physicians, PC Dunkirk Office, 3898 Vineyard Drive, 6 to 8 p.m. All parents who have experiened the death of a child are invited to participate in this grief support group. Free of charge. For details call 716 338-0033 ext. 212.

TUESDAY, NOV. 22

Ahira Hall Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For ages 0 to 5. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Explore and More

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For Pre-k through grade 3. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

Darwin R. Library presents: “All ages storyhour”

All children are welcome to come to the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Enjoy stories, videos, crafts and play. No registration is required.

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.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose #1382 community Thanksgiving meal

201 Aldrich St., 6 to 8 p.m. Dine in our take out.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Native American Heritage series 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 6 p.m. Speakers Marcy Kane and Bernadette Scott address “Haudenosaunee Women.” Program is free, open to the public. Call 716 934-3468 to register.

Patterson Library presents: Basics of computer use class with Kate Wescott

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 p.m. OR Nov. 17 at 1 p.m.

Jamestown Coin Club meeting

Celoron American Legion – Herman Kent Post 777, 26 Jackson Ave. in Jamestown/West Ellicott. Doors open at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 7. Door prizes, raffles, and an auction of coins submitted by members. Annual membership is $10. Guests welcome at no charge. For details, call 716 720-1591. Junior guest night.

Sons of American Legion Squad 59 monthly meeting

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. All SAL Squadron 59 encouraged to attend.

Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “Amsterdam,” 7:30 p.m. Set in WWI and 1933. Stars Christian Bale, John David Washington and Margot Robbie in the tale of a missing friend and a shocking secret plot in American history. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students,

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23

TOPS NY No. 890 meeting

First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.

Patterson Library presents: Zoom Room

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. for ages 0 to 2.

Patterson Library presents: Bad Guys movie showing

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m. Popcorn provided.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose #1382 Thanksgiving Eve bash

201 Aldrich St., 8 to 11 p.m. Live music by Barnstorm.