SATURDAY, DEC. 17

St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church

cookie walk

Sixth and Lark streets, Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk through cookie lane to choose from a huge assortment of homemade cookies, or place an order at 716 366-8421 to place an order for local delivery. Leave name and phone number. Cut-outs and assortment $12 per pound; Italian fig cookies $18 per pound; baklava $18 per pound.

Breakfast and skating with Santa at

Northwest Arena

319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. Enjoy breakfast pancakes with Santa, and families can skate with him to holiday music and festive decor.

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 food vendors, artisan crafts, holiday decorations and prepared foods for sale, live Christmas music, children’s activities, and Santa. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits and is handicapped accessible.

St. Rose Society

cookie sale

Pick-up at St. Rose of Lima Church Hall, 11 Center St., Forestville, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A tray of approximately 50 cookies is $25 and a separate tray of Italian fig cookies is $16 per pound. Must be pre-ordered by Dec. 11. Call AImee at 716 870-5087. Proceeds benefit local food pantries, St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center, helping needy community families and missions.

Barcelona Lighthouse open house and

gift shop sale

8234 Route 5, Westfield, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a treat next to the tree and hear tower restoration and park plans. Browse gifts and newly-designed items. Proceeds support the restoration project.

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.

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.

Christmas open house at the Fenton

History Center

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion decorated for Christmas. $10 adults, free for members and children under 18. Refreshments will be available. Santa will be present for children 2 to 4 p.m.

Festive Fun on Fifth Street in Jamestown

Gingerbread House Workshop at the Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (call 716 484-7135 ext. 234 to register); Holiday Open House at the Marvin House (2 W. Fifth St.) decorations, refreshments, tours 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; festive music with Infinity Performing Arts at the Marvin House from noon to 1 p.m.

Westfield Cookie Tour

Westfield downtown, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas tree wonderland and premier cookie stop at Blue June Blooms on Main Street; Santa Claus at Westfield’s Iconic Tap Room 2 p.m., cookie stops in various businesses, restaurant options, Westfield’s Grape Discovery open with cookies, wine tasting, displays of the grape industry, discounts at the gift shop. For maps and schedules, see www.WestfieldNY.com

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.

Free movie – The Muppet Christmas Carol

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Doors open at 1 p.m. Come early to visit with Santa. Movie runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Main Street Studios presents: “The Mince Pie of Doom”

50 W. Main St, Fredonia, 2 p.m. A farce play by Richard Miller. $15 general public, $10 students. Cash at the door only. Another performance at 7 p.m.

St. John’s United Church of Christ chicken and biscuit dinner

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

United Steelworkers Local 2693 annual meeting and Christmas party

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, 1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Retirees welcome. Members and eligible guests only.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

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.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

Brocton Legion Post 434, 110 W. Main St., 10:30 a.m. Election of officers will take place. All club members invited.

Jamestown High School A Capella Choir Vespers concert

First Lutheran Church, 120 Chandler St., 4 p.m. Free admission, goodwill offering taken.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Christmas Vespers

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Performances by pianist Ann Rose, violist David Rose, Billy Rose and Manny Rose. Admission is free, public is welcome. Parking and handicapped access are on the Eagle Street entrance of the church.

MONDAY, DEC. 19

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Church, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, noon to 6 p.m. See RedCrossBlood.org for details, requirements and to make an appointment.

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, DEC. 20

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. 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.

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.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts free classic movie: “Marty”

Jacquiline Phillips Theatre, 7 p.m. Film stars Ernest Bourgnine and Betsy Blair. Also free popcorn, a newsreel, musical number.

“Holiday Sounds of Fredonia” concert on WNED PBS

The program presents the SUNY Fredonia Camerata, College Choir and Chamber Choir. The broadcast is at 9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

TOPS NY 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.

First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk Marsh Memorial Advent Recital

19 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, church sanctuary, noon. Performing will be Dr. Linda Phillips and Dr. Ji Hyun Woo. Free musical program, open to the public.

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.

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.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting

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

Free movie – The Muppet Christmas Carol

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Doors open at 1 p.m. Come early to visit with Santa. Movie runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Movies at the Reg – Armageddon Time

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Doors open at 6 p.m. Stars Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong. Admission $7 plus $1 theater restoration fee. Movie starts at 7 p.m.