Coming up…
FRIDAY, JAN. 20
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.
Dunkirk Intermediate School musical, “Newsies Jr.”
Dunkirk Intermediate School, 525 Eagle St., 7 p.m. Tickets $8 presale; $10 at the door. See https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/70365
SATURDAY, JAN. 21
Veterans 4 Christ brunch
41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans and guest.
Fredonia Farmers’ Market
The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from November through mid-May at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. It features a variety of food vendors, artisan crafts and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits and is handicapped accessible.
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.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Paws to Read”
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Read or tell a story to certified therapy dog Certain. Visit the library’s website at www.andersonleelibrary.org to register for a 10-minute time slot.
Winterfest 2023
Bemus Point Golf Course and Tap House, noon to 6 p.m. Raffle tickets, Chinese auction, 50/50, vendor displays, vintage snowmobiles, sledding, chicken barbecue, food/drink specials, live music featuring Black Widow from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., fireworks at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the five snowmobile clubs of Chautauqua County. This is both an indoor and outdoor event.
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.
Audubon Community Nature Center spaghetti dinner drive-up
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 4 to 6 p.m. $18 per meal. Paid reservations requested by Jan. 16 at 4 p.m.
St. John’s United Church of Christ stuffed peppers dinner
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m., $13. Includes mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Pre-order at 716 366-0710.
Lakeshore Longbeards chapter of NWTF annual hunting heritage banquet
Blessed Mary Angela Parish Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. Doors open at 5, dinner at 6:30 p.m. For details and to purchase tickets, call Scott Dibble at 716 680-3715.
Fredonia Community Choir rehearsal
Main Street Studios, 50 Main St., 6 to 8 p.m. All singers welcome to weekly rehearsals of “Requiem for the Living” by Dan Forest with performance week scheduled March 12. No auditions. Purchase score for $15 and attend as many of the 9 rehearsals as possible.
Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 Round and square dance
201 Aldrich St., 7 to 11 p.m. Gene Hiltz Country Memories. Dancing fun, food raffle and beverages available.
Dunkirk Intermediate School musical, “Newsies Jr.”
Dunkirk Intermediate School, 525 Eagle St., 7 p.m. Tickets $8 presale; $10 at the door. See https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/70365
Cinema Series: “Spoiler Alert”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Based on Michael Ausiello’s best selling memoir, the film stars Jim Parsons, Ben Aldrich and Sally Field in the story of how Michael and Kit’s relationship transforms when one of them falls ill. $7 adults, $6.50 Opera House members. $5 students.
MONDAY, JAN. 23
Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Makerspace
15 Main St., 5 to 6:30 p.m. LEGOS, marble runs, KINEX, building kits and challenges, craft kits and supplies, new Geoboards, STEM kits and activities. Registration not required. All ages welcome. A parent/guardian must stay with children.
Dunkirk Intermediate School musical, “Newsies Jr.”
Dunkirk Intermediate School, 525 Eagle St., 7 p.m. Tickets $8 presale; $10 at the door. See https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/70365
Anderson-Lee Library annual meeting
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 8 p.m. Public is invited to attend.
TUESDAY, JAN. 24
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: After-school all-ages storytime
7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, 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.
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: “Spoiler Alert”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Based on Michael Ausiello’s best-selling memoir, the film stars Jim Parsons, Ben Aldrich and Sally Field in the story of how Michael and Kit’s relationship transforms when one of them falls ill. $7 adults, $6.50 Opera House members. $5 students.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25
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.
League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County Hot Topics: Public Health
Zoom forum, noon. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdeGvpigpGdKiMGHXpfe5EGQ-nGifyo4J. For more information about the organization, see http://www.lwvchautauqua.org
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.
TOPS NY 1094 meeting
Friendship Church 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 3 p.m., meeting at 3:30. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226.
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.
Revitalize Dunkirk meeting
Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker: Aimee Rogers, Imagine Forestville president, who will discuss the opening of a hiking trail on her town’s land. Q & A also.
THURSDAY, JAN. 26
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.
Veterans 4 Christ coffee and conversation
9 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Veterans and guests are welcome.
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., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See RedCrossBlood.org for details, requirements and to make an appointment.
Darwin R. Barker Library
presents: Meditations in Paint
7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Free program, uses watercolor paints, all materials included, no experience needed. To register, call 716 672-8051.
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.
Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group
Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.
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/
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