SATURDAY, FEB. 18

Mayville Winter Festival – President’s Day Weekend

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Food vendors, fire pits throughout Lakeside Park. wood carving demonstration, horse carriage rides, polar plunge at noon, chili cookoff at 3 p.m., fireworks at 8 p.m.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Native Wildflower seed starting workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon. Ages 13+, all materials provided. Learn how to start native wildflower seeds in a 1 gallon plastic jug. Bring own seeds or borrow some from Barker’s community seed library. Call 716 672-8051 to register.

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.

St. John’s United Church of Christ turkey dinner

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m., $13. Includes dessert. Pre-ordering strongly recommended. Eat in or take out. Call 716 366-0710.

Dunkirk Elks Lodge soup dinner

428 Central Ave., 4:30 to 7 p.m. or sold out. Features a variety of homemade soups, chili, side salad, bread. Fill up a bowl or try them all. $10 donation.

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Wild ’80s Gala fundraiser

Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. 1980’s music, basket raffle,costume contest prizes, line dancing lesson, air band contest. Tickets: $30 per person includes dinner and one cocktail. Option of 2 tickets for $50. See chpc.care/gala/

American Legion Post 62 presents “Cosmic Cowboys”

211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.

Cinema Series – “The Whale”

1891 Fredonia House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Brendan Frazier stars as a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter. Admission $7 adults, $6.50 members. $5 students.

SUNDAY, FEB. 19

Mayville Winter Festival – President’s Day Weekend

Vendors, warming fires, 8:30 a.m. outdoor volleyball tournament. 10 a.m. 5k run, registration $15 per person.

St. John the Baptist (Episcopal) Church

pancake breakfast

West Fourth and Lark streets, Dunkirk, following the 11 a.m. service. All are welcome.

Sheridan VFW Auxiliary chili cook-off

VFW Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 1 to 4 p.m. All can enter their special homemade chili for a $5 entry fee, due at the Post before the event. Judging, prizes. Samples can be enjoyed for 3 cups for $5. Basket raffle. Proceeds support various veterans’ programs.

Western New York Chamber Orchestra presents: Classics: 3 Beethoven and Young Artists

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 4 p.m. General seating, general public $20, student/child free in advance. Glen Cortese, Conductor.

Guest Artist Recital: Factory Seconds Brass Trio

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 6 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB. 20

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Kids Take Over the Library

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 3 p.m. For fifth grade and up, no parents allowed. Use the VR system, play X-Box games, watch a movie, dance at the silent disco, eat pizza, play board games, do puzzles, crafts, use the computer and WIFI, win prizes. No registration required.

Fredonia Cannabis Advisory Team meeting

VIllage Hall, second floor, 9-11 Church St., 6 p.m. Public welcome to attend.

TUESDAY, FEB. 21

New York State Women Inc. Chadwick Bay Women meeting

Home of Donaldy Hover.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Meet the animals from Sundance Kids Farm

536 Central Ave., 2 p.m.

Chautauqua Opportunities Inc Adult/Pediatric CPR class

COI training room, 17 W. Courtney St., Dunkirk, 3 p.m. Class size limited to 8. Fee $60. To register, call 716 366-3335. OSHA approved, certification good for 2 years.

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.

Fat Tuesday dinner Paczki day

Blessed Mary Angela Parish Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, 4 to 6 p.m., drive-through only. Donation $15. Golombki, sauerkraut pierogi, cheese pierogi, fresh Polish sausage, Polish cabbage, mashed potatoes, rye bread, paczki. Tickets at BIg Rick’s, Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk.

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 Whale”

1891 Fredonia House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Brendan Frazier stars as a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter. Admission $7 adults, $6.50 members. $5 students.

Fredonia Student Keyboard Association

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

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

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.

Portland, Pomfret, Dunkirk Sewer District meeting

Town of Dunkirk Town Hall, 4737 Willow Road, 3 p.m. Open to the public.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Mose 1382 Ash Wednesday fish fry

201 Aldrich St., 3 to 7 p.m. Dine in or take out. Call 716 532-4882 for details.

St. John the Baptist (Episcopal) Church Lenten services

West Fourth and Lark streets, Dunkirk. Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion will be available at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services. “Ashes to Go,” Imposition of ashes, with a prayer, will take place at the entrance to the church between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.

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 p.m. 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.

Imagine Forestville meeting

Forestville Meeting House, 37 Center St., 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker: Mark Woolley. Topics: history of the Forestville cemeteries, new Forestville gardening team, fund-raising, trail cleaning and other community projects. For details, call 716 965-4321.

Movies at the Reg – “Valley Girl”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. The 40th anniversary of this movie in which Valley GIrl Julie finds love with rocker Randy (Nicholas Cage.) Tickets $5 and $1 theater restoration fee.

Fredonia Wind Orchestra and Symphonic Winds

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