FRIDAY, APRIL 14

Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting

Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.

Mayville Department of Public Works open house

DPW, 5950 Fox St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tours, demonstrations, information, equipment on display and more.

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

Denny’s Restaurant, 10390 Bennett Road, Fredonia, 11:30 a.m. After lunch, a tour of the Mark Twain exhibit at the Darwin R. Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia and a meeting.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. Ages 10 and up. All skill levels welcome.

Silver Creek High School presents: Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”

District auditorium, 7 p.m. Two acts are separated by a 15 minute intermission with concession sales and raffles benefitting the Performing Arts at Silver Creek CSD

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater

presents: movie “Two Tickets to Paradise”

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Adults $7, children 12 and under and seniors 62 and older $5.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Chautauqua County Historical Society meeting

Lakeshore Assembly of God Church, 252 E. Main St., Westfield, 10 a.m. Free event, open to the public. Light refreshments. Election of new board members, reports. Presentation by Cristie Herbst highlights the history of Barcelona Harbor.

Fredonia Food Pantry

The Fredonia Food Pantry, Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 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 received depends on family size.

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

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon

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.

Live at the Met presents: “Der Rosenkavalier” by Strauss

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 12 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. The opera is sung in German with English subtitles.

Barker Library presents: Reading and book signing with local author Rebecca Cuthbert

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon. The author will share her book, “In Memory of Exoskeletons.”

Chautauqua County Bird Club initial meeting

SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, Kelly Auditorium, 2:30 p.m. Park in Lot 16. All are welcome. For details, contact Devin Banning at DevinCBan@gmail.com

Erie Philharmonic presents: Cirque at the Symphony with Troupe Vertigo

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 3 p.m. Another performance at 8 p.m. For tickets see eriephil.org

Dunkirk Historical Society’s “Taste of Prohibition II”

Dunkirk Historical Museum, 524 Washington Ave. Museum open 4 to 6 p.m. At 5 p.m., 24 ticket holders (cost $50 each) will taste 1 ™ shot of “medicinal” whiskey from bottles distilled in 1916 and 1917. There will also be a silent auction for a 32 ounce bottle of Stagg 100 proof whiskey distilled in 1917. All participants must be at least 21. Non-drinking guests may attend for free. Refreshments will be served. For details call 716 366-3797. Proceeds help fund the return of the Neptune fountain statue.

St. John’s United Church of Christ meat loaf/scalloped potatoes dinner

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

Blessed Mary Angela Fatima and Holy Name Societies chicken and biscuits dinner

St. Hyacinth Lyceum, Lake Shore Drive E. and Pangolin Street, Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. or sold out. Tickets at the door, $15 or two for $25.

Silver Creek High School presents: Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”

District auditorium, 7 p.m. Two acts are separated by a 15 minute intermission with concession sales and raffles benefitting the Performing Arts at Silver Creek CSD

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: movie “Grand Illusion – the music of Styx”

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. See www.gowandahollywoodtheater.com for ticket information.

Orchesis Spring 2023 Showcase

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Fredonia Camerata and University Chorus

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

Faculty Recital: David Rose, viola and Sean Duggan, piano

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

Movies at the Reg – “Moving On”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. Stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as estranged friends who reunite to take revenge on the widower of their best friend. Tickets $7 and $1 theater restoration fee

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

Pancake breakfast to benefit 4-H Goat Program

Stockton Fire Hall, 28 N. Main St., Stockton, 9 a.m. to noon. $10 per person, $5 for youth 5 and under. Also a basket give-away.

Town of Busti Bicentennial Kick-off Celebration

Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, 433 E. Terrace Ave., 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. Opening ceremony, chicken barbecue by Farmer Browns, DJ Pete Dauphin, kids’ bounce houses, corn hole tournament, music by Bucked UP, fireworks.

Folk in Fredonia: A Concert for Dick and Carmen

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 2 p.m. Musicians from across the country perform and tell stories of their encounters with the Gilmans and each other. Free event, but tickets required. Call 716 679-1891 for reservations.

Silver Creek High School presents: Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”

District auditorium, 2 p.m. Two acts are separated by a 15 minute intermission with concession sales and raffles benefitting the Performing Arts at Silver Creek CSD

Fredonia Guitar Quartets and Ensembles

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

MONDAY, APRIL 17

Triple P Positive Parenting Programing workshop: Developing Good Bedtime Routines

The Resource Center, Lakeshore Drive W., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Attend one, two, three or four in the series. Free discussion group. Free goody bag for the child of participants. Free goody bag for the child of participants. To register, call Lucy at 716 679-8946.

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

SUNY Fredonia panel discussion to examine hot-button topic of bail reform

SUNY Fredonia Williams Center Room S204, 1 to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the American Democracy Project and Criminal Justice Club, both of SUNY Fredonia and the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County. Cookies and lemonade available.

Student Composers Concert

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