SATURDAY, NOV. 19

Christmas in the Village of Westfield Saturday

Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. and downtown, 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.

Fredonia Middle School presents: “Matilda the Musical”

District Auditorium. 7 p.m. Tickets $5. Reserved tickets available at fredoniamusical.com.

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, 7 p.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

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, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $10, Children 5 to 12 are $6 with those under 5, free. Open to the public.

Christmas in the Village of Westfield

Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. and downtown, 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 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.; 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 experienced 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.