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SATURDAY, APRIL 29

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, 7 to 11 a.m.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Brocton Fire Department, 80 Lake Ave., 9 a.m. to noon. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at on.ny.gov/3KjT7Hj. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 753-4481.

Blessed Mary Angela can and bottle drive

St. Hedwig’s parking lot on Roberts Road, Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will be used to enhance the sound system of the Parish Social Center.

Leon Firemen’s Auxiliary annual rummage and bake sale

Leon Fire Hall, Leon-New Albion Road, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bag sale at noon.

Fredonia Literary Festival

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center. Local author Rebecca Cuthbert will participate in a vendor table and reading at 10 a.m. Book fair in the Multipurpose Room begins at 10. Guests, memorial readings in the adjacent Blue Lounge at 4 p.m. Poetry readings begin at 6 p.m. in the Blue Lounge. Free, open to the public.

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.

Villenova Cemetery cleanup

Cemetery Road, South Dayton, 10 a.m. Volunteers needed to help clear tree branches and rake and clear winter debris. Bring own rakes, tools, gloves, water and Super Duper donuts will be provided.

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: Wagner’s “Champion”

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

Jamestown Skating Club “Skate the Red Carpet” spring show

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., 1 p.m. Features wide variety of talented skaters, from “Snowplow Sam” beginners to United States Figure Skating Gold Medalists as well as former Disney on Ice stars.$10 at the door. Another show at 6 p.m.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: a concert tribute to Willie Nelson to celebrate his 90th birthday with the Panfil Brothers

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. See www.gowandahollywoodtheater.com for ticket information. $20.,

Ace Frehley

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Opening act: Jamestown’s Hot at Bats. Prices:$29.50 to $35 including fees.

Celebrate the Beatles with Not Norman at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance at InSpirejamestown.com or $15 at the door.

Cinema Series: “Champions”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church St., 7:30 p.m. Woody Harrelson stars in the hilarious and heart-warming story of a man mandated to manage a team with intellectual disabilities. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

First United Presbyterian Church Joint Service (Silver Creek and Dunkirk)

Silver Creek First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, 9:30 a.m. Followed by brunch. No service in Dunkirk.

Concerto Competition

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1 p.m.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents “Romeo and Juliet”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Ted Sharon, director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

Chautauqua County Democratic Committee “Bowling for ballots”

Lucky Lanes, Route 60, Fredonia, 2 to 5 p.m. Raise funds to help support local Democratic candidates. Bowling, food, games, prizes. Purchase tickets at chqdem.com

Basket raffle benefit for Nick Morrison and family

Dom Polski, 179 Lakeshore Drive E., Dunkirk, 3 to 7 p.m. The Hooman Band will perform from 4 to 7 p.m. Nick is receiving treatment for adenoid cystic carcinoma.

Faculty Recital: Laurie Tramuta and Paul Mockovac

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Recital Hall, 7 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 1

Marijuana legalization forums

Harbor Hotel, Dunham Ave., Celoron from 9 to 11 a.m. or SUNY Fredonia Williams Center from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Free events, open to the public. Reservations appreciated at QUATTRONE@sheriff.us or call 716 753-4900. Speaker: Kevin Sabet, Ph.D.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: G.N.O.M.E.S. Library Volunteer Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m. Topic: community involvement.

Sheridan Cemetery Association meeting

Sheridan Historical Society building, Route 20 and Center Road, 7 p.m. Election of directors and transaction of business. All lot owners eligible to attend.

Guest Artist Recital: Christopher Blaha, tuba

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Fredonia Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 2

Audubon Community Nature Center Trail Guide training

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 a.m. to noon. Learn to lead groups of 6 to 12 students, usually ages 3 to 12 along the trails during their school field trips. Training takes place both indoors and outdoors. Bring a lunch if staying for the optional 1 to 3 p.m. natural history walk. Reservations appreciated. Call 716 569-2345.

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.

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore and More

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For kids in grades PreK-3.

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.

Gowanda Loyal Order

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meat raffle

201 Aldrich St., 6 p.m. Warm weather meat raffle (hot dogs, sausage, chicken, steaks, burgers, etc. Basket raffle, 50/50, money raffle.

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.

Valley Historical Society meeting

Main and Lester streets, Sinclairville, 7 p.m. Guest speaker, Todd Langworthy, Pomfret historian. Anyone interested in local history welcome. For details, call Larry Barmore at 16 663-1261.

Cinema Series: “Champions”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church St., 7:30 p.m. Woody Harrelson stars in the hilarious and heart-warming story of a man mandated to manage a team with intellectual disabilities.$7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

World Mallets Ensemble

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

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