Coming up…
THURSDAY,
MARCH 23
Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau free Spring Tourism workshop
Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Center, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Topic: Ramping up for seasonal hiring. Speakers: Kelly Borrello, William Hart Frantz, and panel from Chautauqua Works led by Katie Geise and including representatives from the New York State Department of Labor. To register, see www.tourchautauqua.com/spring-2023-tourism-workshop.
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.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool Storytime with Miss Jill
43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Reading, singing, rhymes and crafts for ages 2 to 5. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: School Age Storytime with Miss Amy
43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts games and other activities for ages 6 to 12.. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.
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.
Ahira Hall Library
presents: Crafty Diem
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 p.m. For older teens and adults. Springtime painting. Register at 716 792-9418.
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.
Fredonia Jazz Society presents: “Jazz at
Domus Fare”
Choose the 5:30 p.m. or the 8 p.m. show at 41 W. Main St., Fredonia. Food and drink will be available for purchase. In collaboration with SUNY Fredonia, the exceptional Derrick Gardner, trumpet, will guest with Elliot Scozzaro, saxophone as well as the Nick Weiser Trio. Information and tickets are online at www.fredoniajazzsociety.com.
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.
“Indigenous Women in Both Worlds: Traditional Values and Roles in a Changing World”
SUNY Fredonia, McEwen Hall, G26, 6:30 p.m. Presenter: Andrea J. Cooke.
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.
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. The band perform as themselves and leaves the set list to the audience requests. $21 to $40.50, including fees.
Writers Association of Northern Appalachia WANA LIVE! Online live reading by Rebecca Cuthbert
WANA’s YouTube channel, 8 p.m. Local author Cuthbert has published a collection of poetry, “In memory of Exoskeletons.” Find the link and more at rebeccacuthbert.com
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/
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society Indoor Flea Market
Parish Social Center, 324 Townsend St, Dunkirk. Doors open at 9 a.m. and event continues to 1 p.m. Proceeds will purchase lightweight tables for the parish Lyceum and annual Polkafest. For details, call Tony at 716 467-0891.
Arts and Business luncheon: Livi Perrone
Fredonia Technology Institute, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, noon to 1:30 p.m. Open to the public. Registration needed.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. Ages 10 and up. All skill levels welcome.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons
536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons are welcome to join for role-playing adventures. For details, contact the library director.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library Voyagers program
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For students in grades 4 through 8.
Event for Prayer
St. Rose of Lima Church, 11 Center St., Forestville, 5 to 8 p.m. Light a candle, say a prayer. Open to everyone For details, call Aimee Rogers at 716 965-4321.
St. John the Baptist (Episcopal) Church Stations of the Cross
West Fourth and Lark streets, Dunkirk, 6 p.m. All are welcome.
Pine Valley High School Drama Club presents the musical “Little Women”
High School Auditorium, 7827 Route 83, South Dayton, 6:30 p.m. Online tickets until March 23 at pine-valley-drama-club.ticketleap.com/little-women, $8 adults, $5 students plus tax. At the door, $10 adults, $6 students (cash only).
An Evening of Comedy with Paul Morrissey: Ice Cream vs. Everything
Lucy Desi Museum’s Tropicana Room, 2 W. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $27.50 per person. Another show at 9 p.m.
Fredonia High School Musical: “Crazy for You”
425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 each, reserve at fredoniamusical.com
Cassadaga Valley Central School Drama Club presents: Disney’s “Tarzan”
District Auditorium, 5935 Route 60, Sinclairville, 7:30 p.m. Adults $9, students $7. Tickets online only, see https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/71789
1891 Fredonia Opera House concert series presents: That One Crocodile and Tough Old Bird
9 Church St.,7:30 p.m. Two indie/folk/rock regional bands with local connections. Adults: $13, students: $5.
Fredonia Dance Ensemble
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Paula J. Peters, Director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Little Women”
18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. See lucilleballlittletheatre.org
Guest Artist Recital: Derrick Gardner, trumpeter, with Fredonia Jazz Orchestra
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Audubon Lights
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8 to 10 p.m. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 15 $9, 2 and under, free. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Call 716 569-2345. Light displays and laser light shows along the half mile nature trail. Walk ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, popcorn and other foods for sale. Can purchase small LED lights and special glasses att the entrance. Live entertainment:: Firebreathing with Carrie Snow and LED lit hula hooping with Brandy Welch
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
Fredonia Cub Scout Pack 267 Flapjack Fund-raiser
Applebee’s Restaurant, 3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, 8 to 10 a.m. $10 per ticket, includes pancakes, bacon, beverage of choice. Takeouts available. Proceeds will directly support the Pack’s local programming. Advance purchase recommended. Contact CubScoutsPack267@gmail.com. A raffle will take place during breakfast.
Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society Indoor Flea Market
Parish Social Center, 324 Townsend St, Dunkirk. Doors open at 9 a.m. and event continues to 1 p.m. Proceeds will purchase lightweight tables for the parish Lyceum and annual Polkafest. For details, call Tony at 716 467-0891.
Maple Weekend
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the website mapleweekend.nysmaple.com for details of participating venues and activities.
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.
SUNY Fredonia car seat safety check
SUNY Fredonia Facilities Services complex on campus Ring Road, adjacent to the University Village Townhouses, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Certified technicians will inspect each car and shoe how to properly install a car seat.
First Ward Falcon Club Weidner’s chicken barbecue
341-343 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, noon to 4 p.m. Drive through only, Serval Street parking lot. Presale $15, day of event $16. Purchase presale tickets at the club.
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.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Artist reception for the work of Eric Tilton’s “Eclectic Pathways”
7 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 1 p.m.
Art and Architecture On Screen: Mary Cassatt – Painting the Modern Woman
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 students.
Next Chapter Bookstore presents: local children’s author Dr. Karla-La
Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County Next Chapter Bookstore, 12 Park Place, Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. Author will be available for book signing.
Fredonia Dance Ensemble
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Paula J. Peters, Director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.
Sons of American Legion Squad 59 ham and sausage bingo party
Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 6 p.m. Commander Rodney Dziduch will be the caller. Hot dogs by Duper. Event is for members and guests. Proceeds assist with Post 59 functions and Boys and Girls State sponsorships.
J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post 953 meat party
6 Cedar St., Forestville.
Pine Valley High School Drama Club presents the musical “Little Women”
High School Auditorium, 7827 Route 83, South Dayton, 6:30 p.m. Online tickets until March 23 at pine-valley-drama-club.ticketleap.com/little-women, $8 adults, $5 students plus tax. At the door, $10 adults, $6 students (cash only)
An Evening of Comedy with Paul Morrissey: Ice Cream vs. Everything
Lucy Desi Museum’s Tropicana Room, 2 W. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $27.50 per person. Another show at 9 p.m.
Fredonia High School Musical: “Crazy for You”
425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 each, reserve at fredoniamusical.com
Cassadaga Valley Central School Drama Club presents: Disney’s “Tarzan”
District Auditorium, 5935 Route 60, Sinclairville, 7:30 p.m. Adults $9, students $7. Tickets online only, see https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/71789
Cinema Series – “Maybe I Do”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, William H. Macy star in this story of future in-laws who have been cheating on their spouses with each other. Admission $7 adults, $6.50 members, $5 students.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Little Women”
18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. See lucilleballlittletheatre.org
Warren Concert Association presents: Quebe Sisters
Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave, Warren, PA., 7:30 p.m. Americana blend of Western Swing, Jazz-influenced Swing, Country, Texas-style fiddling and western. $25. For details, call 814 723-7231.
Student Composers
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Movies at the Reg – “Maybe I Do”
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, William H. Macy star in this story of future in-laws who have been cheating on their spouses with each other.Tickets $7 and $1 theater restoration fee.
Audubon Lights
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8 to 10 p.m. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 15 $9, 2 and under, free. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Call 716 569-2345. Light displays and laser light shows along the half mile nature trail. Walk ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, popcorn and other foods for sale. Can purchase small LED lights and special glasses at the entrance. Live entertainment:: Music by Deep Fried and Dipped in Honey, Ellicotville Distillery will be distributing samples.
SUNDAY, MARCH 26
Maple Weekend
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the website mapleweekend.nysmaple.com for details of participating venues and activities.
Northern Chautauqua Club Associates meeting
Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, 10:30 a.m.
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School Weidner’s chicken barbecue
Holy Trinity Church parking lot, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, noon to 3 p.m. or sold out. Drive through only. $12 presale recommended. Call the school at 716 366-0630.
St. Rose of Lima annual spaghetti dinner
11 Center St., Forestville, noon until sold out. Dinners $10 each. Dine in or take out.
Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company chicken barbecue
30 Main St., noon until sold out. Full dinner: $15, includes half chicken, scalloped potatoes, roll, fruit cup, pickles, cookie. Beverages available. Half chicken only $8. Park behind the fire hall.
Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Ladies Auxiliary pulled pork dinner
1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets $12 each, available at the bar.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Little Women”
18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets: $25. See lucilleballlittletheatre.org
Cassadaga Valley Central School Drama Club presents: Disney’s “Tarzan”
District Auditorium, 5935 Route 60, Sinclairville, 2:30 p.m. Adults $9, students $7. Tickets online only, see https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/71789
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.
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