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SATURDAY. DEC. 10

“Breakfast in Bethlehem”

Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Includes a pancake breakfast and allows kids to experience the story of Christmas through a series of stations – games and crafts. Activities geared for ages three through fifth grade. Children must attend with an adult caregiver. Preregister at https://rsvp.church/r/zGsGHSmg. Opportunity for visit with Santa. Guests encouraged to bring donations of hygiene items. Call 716 679-0987 for ideas.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: “Under the Snow,” 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.

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.

South Dayton Hometown Christmas

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., pick up a Hometown Christmas Tour ticket at participating businesses, have it stamped and visit all listed locations for a free prize or treat or craft. South Dayton American Legion will hold a craft show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a chicken and biscuits dinner for $10 until sold out. Village library brown bag book sale. Bring a non-perishable food item for the SD Food Pantry and receive a free book and bookmark. Make a free pinecone reindeer ornament. Hot chocolate fund-raiser at the playground. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit at the Depot with a gift for children from noon to 2 p.m.

Holidays at the Lodge at RTPI

Roger Tory Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. $5 per person. Bird ornament decorating, visit with Santa, four area choirs singing holiday songs, hot chocolate and cider. Includes admission to the entire museum.

Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Co. Holiday Psychic/Shopping lunch event

Lily Dale Fire Hall, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch from noon to 1 p.m. with menu burger/hot dog or veg. Burger, chips, chili/soup, mac/cheese, dessert and beverage. Vendors, holiday gifts for people and pets. Mini psychic readings offered: $20 for 10 minutes..

Sinclairville Free Library Family History Club

15 Main St., 10 a.m. Features a virtual presentation by Jody Bradish on Becoming a Family History Blogger with 2 parts: Writing the Stories and Setting Up the Blog. Register in advance at 716 962-5885.

Cookies, cocoa and letters with Santa

Minerva Free Library, 116 Miller St., Sherman, 10 am. To noon. Have your picture taken with Santa.

Marvin House Annual Fund-raiser

Marvin Community House, 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown. Two times available for a sit down luncheon. GG My Love will provide clothing, which members will model. The luncheon is $25. For reservations, call 716 488-6206.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Empty Bowls fund-raiser

410 N. Main St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purchase handmade bowls, choose from a wide sample of soups, and enjoy Chdirmas music by the Chadakoin Chamber Ensemble. Gift card raffle. Proceeds benefit the Jamestown Public and Mobile Market and local food pantries through the Feed More WNY.

Picture with Santa at Harley-Davidson

1951 E. Main St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. One picture per family. Enjoy cocoa, cookies and Christmas tunes.

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.

CIAO annual Christmas party

Demetri’s on the Lake, upstairs restaurant, 12 p.m. Bring treats, individually wrapped to fill stockings for Willow Mission. Order from the menu. Reservations are required. Contact Sam at 716 934-2592.

Chautauqua Chapter Sons of the American Revolution meeting

Stockton Hotel, 12:30 p.m. Speaker: Doug Arters. Attendees will order lunch from the menu. Anyone interested in the War for Independence or in joining the group is welcome.

Live at the Met presents: “The Hours” by Puts

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. The opera is sung in English with English subtitles.

Jamestown Skating Club annual Christmas skating exhibition

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 1 to 2:15 p.m. Skating club members perform on-ice routines to classic and popular holiday music. Admission by donation, open to the public.

Celoron Lights in the Park and annual tree lighting

Lucille Ball Memorial Park, 21 Boulevard Ave., Celoron, 3 to 6 p.m. Santa will be waiting at the VIllage’s Log Cabin and there will be crafts and hot chocolate for kids.

Chautauqua County Rural Ministry meat raffle

Dunkirk Event Center, Route 5, 5 to 8 p.m.

Light up the Point Christmas Christmas celebration

Horse-drawn sleigh rides 5 to 7 p.m., tree lighting, visit from Santa, cookies and cocoa food truck, caroling parade. Shops open until 5.

Jamestown “Season of Joy” Holiday Parade

Downtown Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m., followed by fireworks.

Ukulele Holiday Jam

Domus Fare, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Ukes provided, or bring own. Play immediately, all ability levels. Play, sing, or listen.

Sherman lighted tractor parade

6 p.m., followed by Christmas karaoke at the Cooler Bar and Grille.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker

Reg Lenna 116 E. Third St. Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Includes a midnight battle with the Rat King and his army of mice, a growing Christmas tree with 1000 lights, a snowstorm onstage, and wonderful dancing – all to the gorgeous music of Tchaikovsky. Tickets: $16 to $46. For details, 716 484-7070.

“Elf The Musical”

Lucille Ball Little Theatre, 18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Based on the film, directed by Anne Ecklund and Heather Young.

Erie Philharmonic presents: Handel’s Messiah

First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 250 W. Seventh St., Erie, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25, students $12. Call 814 455-1375.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11

“Elf The Musical”

Lucille Ball Little Theatre, 18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Based on the film, directed by Anne Ecklund and Heather Young.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker

Reg Lenna 116 E. Third St. Jamestown, 3 p.m. Includes a midnight battle with the Rat King and his army of mice, a growing Christmas tree with 1000 lights, a snowstorm onstage, and wonderful dancing – all to the gorgeous music of Tchaikovsky. Tickets: $16 to $46. For details, 716 484-7070.

MONDAY, DEC. 12

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: pre-school storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, videos, crafts and play. All children welcome. No registration required.

United Senior Citizens luncheon

Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, noon. Menu: ham, beef on weck, baby red potatoes, green beans, tossed salad. Send $12 by Dec. 6 to Evonne Hennebery. For details, call her at 716 640-6943.

Sheridan VFW 6390 Auxiliary Christmas party and meeting

2556 Route 20. Cocktails at 6; prime rib dinner at 6:30 p.m. Informal meeting. Contact Rene at the Post for las-minute responses.

TUESDAY, DEC. 13

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

First United Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek, 12 to 5 p.m. See RedCrossBlood.org for details, requirements and to make an appointment.

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.

Marvin House Open House

Marvin Community House, 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, View approximately 15 Christmas trees decorated around the home for guests to see.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: all ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, videos, crafts and play. All children welcome. No registration required.

Cassadaga American Legion Unit 1280 Auxiliary meeting

228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m.

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.

Merry and bright puzzle party

Minerva Free Library, 116 Miller St., Sherman, 6 p.m. Jigsaw puzzle party, a social gathering centered around laughs, snacks, beverages and solving a jigsaw puzzle with a group of friends.

Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 meeting

Legion Hall, Maple 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m. All members encouraged to attend.

Sons of the American Legion Squad 434 meeting

Brocton Legion, 110 W. Main St. 2023 dues are due by Jan. 1.

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.