SATURDAY, FEB. 25

Sportsman’s Show

Seneca Allegany Resort Center, 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd, Salamanca, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 350 tables, 40 booths, buy, sell, trade – archery, sporting, fishing equipment. National Instant Background Check must be completed prior to all firearms sales or transfers.

Audubon Community Nature Center Natural Investigators, “Fire Building”

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. For children 8 to 12 with an adult to accompany each child. $12 adults, $9 members and children 9 to 15. Paid reservations required by Feb. 23. Limited enrollment.

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.

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.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 benefit for fire victims

201 Aldrich St., Gowanda, 1 to 5 p.m. $10 donation includes food and beverages, music by Tennessee Whiskey. Other opportunities include basket raffle, 50;50 raffle, pick a card. Proceeds benefit fire victims in the Springville area.

Nola’s Angels and Horse Rescue fund-raiser

44 South St., Panama, 4 p.m. Donations accepted for a minimum of $1, three types of chili, make smores over a fire, play games. Treasure box for kids to take home something. 50/50 tickets, $5 each, 10 for $35. Proceeds go for building an indoor arena and separate stalls for animals taken in that need quarantine.

East Town of Dunkirk Fire Department meat raffle

10949 S. Roberts Road, Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Basket raffle, 50/50. Refreshments provided. Call 716 680-2729 for details.

Faculty Recital, Liederabend: Brahms and Beyond

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

Movies at the Reg – ” Man Called Otto”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Tom Hanks in the story of a grumpy widower and the new young family who moves in next door. Rated PG for mature thematic material involving suicide attempts. Tickets $7 and $1 theater restoration fee.

Jamestown YWCA Coldest Night of the Year Walk

To raise pledges during a 3K or 5K walk through downtown Jamestown and the Riverwalk. Details TBA.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

Pancake benefit for Loretta Swanson

Ashville Fire Station, 5338 Stow Road, Ashville, 8 a.m. to noon. Event includes drawings and a Chinese auction. The Swanson family lost most of their belongings in a house fire in December. Baskets and monetary donations are appreciated. Call Julie at 716 720-1489..

Sportsman’s Show

Seneca Allegany Resort Center, 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd, Salamanca, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 350 tables, 40 booths, buy, sell, trade – archery, sporting, fishing equipment. National Instant Background Check must be completed prior to all firearms sales or transfers.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates

meeting

Dom Polski Club, 179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Vince DeJoy, director of planning and development in Dunkirk. Any club member invited to attend.

Sinclairville Volunteer FIre Co. chicken barbecue

30 Main St., noon until sold out. Dine in or carry out. Full dinner: $15, includes half chicken, scalloped potatoes, roll, fruit cup, pickles, cookies. Beverages available. Half chicken only: $8.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 towel bingo

201 Aldrich St. Doors open at noon, game starts at 1 p.m. Play this creative game to win bath towels, other prizes. Basket raffle, 50/50. Food available for purchase.

Benefit for Joe and Linda DePasquale

American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets for the event are $10 presale or $12 at the door. Spaghetti dinner tickets pre-sale only. Purchase at the Post or Matt’s News. Guests can still attend without a food ticket. Live music from DJ Crhis Rivera, a silent auction, a 50-50 raffle and a bake sale. The Depasquales are both battling cancer.

4-H Green Tie Affair Dinner

Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center, 215 Lake Road, Mayville. 3 p.m. basket raffle, bake sale and appetizers. Dinner is served at 5 p.m., with a pie auction to follow. The meal includes U.S. oven-roasted prime rib or chicken parmesan, mashed potatoes, caramelized carrots, a mixed salad, mini cheesecakes. Guests are encouraged to wear 50’s attire to complement the 50’s theme. TIckets are $25 prior to Feb. 16, $30 after. Call 716 664-9502 ext. 212 for table sponsorship details.

Fire & Grace and The String House present; Violinist Markus Placci

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.

Taize prayer service

328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. A Christian prayer service in the Taize tradition will be held each Sunday evening during Lent at SEAS Church, Taize prayer combines song, scripture and periods of silence.

MONDAY, FEB. 27

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.

Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce Salute to the Finest

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., 5 to 8 p.m. Cocktail hour, appetizers, cash bar, seven award presentations beginning at 6 p.m. $27 per person, advanced registration requested. See www.chautauquachamber.org

Student Composers

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

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

Ahira Hall Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For ages 0 to 5 with a grown-up.. 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.

Brocton-Portland Seniors meeting

Brocton American Legion Post 424, 110 W. Main St. Social time at 11 a.m., lunch at noon. Members should bring a dish to pass and personal table service. Bingo will follow.

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.

GriefShare Grief support group

Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Call 716 679-0987 to register and for details.

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.

Faculty Composers and Friends

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

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.

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.

Talk with Trustee Esperson

Downtown Brew, 13 Water St., Fredonia, 4:30 p.m. Participate in discussion of a wide range of local topics.

Incubator Open House and Showcase

Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Free, open to the public.

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.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 716 792-9418 for details

Movies at the Reg – ” Triangle of Sadness”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. A celebrity model couple become shipwrecked and, along with unhinged boat captain Woody Harrelson, fight for survival. Tickets $7 and $1 theater restoration fee.

Puerto Rico Benefit Concert

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

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.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Learn to Crochet

43 Main St., Silver Creek 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration requested, call 716 934-3468. Ages 10 and up. Need not attend all six sessions. Bring a 4-ply yarn and an H crochet hook.

Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meeting

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 p.m. Stop by for a visit and request a copy of the next title.

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.

Dunkirk Secondary School Musical Club “Seussical” dress rehearsal for senior citizens

Secondary School auditorium, 75 W. Sixth St., 7 p.m. Free for community members over the age of 65.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series “Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mime!”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7 p.m. Nestor Bravo-Goldsmith, Director. Department of Theatre and Dance interactive production designed for children. General seating. General public $20 in advance, $25 door. Student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

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/