Coming up…
SATURDAY, MAY 20
Kinzua Cup Walleye Tournament – Big Fish Bradford
$300/team, enters you into the Saturday Big Fish and Kinzua Cup on Sunday. See social media @willowcreeksportsmanclub
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
Town of Westfield Highway Dept., 118 Chestnut St., 8 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/426F0ee. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 753-4481.
Dunkirk Flea Market
Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To become a vendor, call organizer Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.
U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 34 Boat
America class
American Legion Post 1286, 174 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Low-cost luncheon provided, or attendees can bring their own. Students must be at least 10 years of age. $30 registration fee. Upon completing the 8-hour class, payment and exam, successful students will receive a USCG Boating Certificate and wallet card. For details, call 716 875-4095. Make checks out to USCG AUX 9ER 34 and mail to M. Wagner, VFC, P.O. Box 606, Stow, N.Y. 14785.
Audubon Community Nature Center plant exchange and sale
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donate plants that are disease-free for partial credit toward purchases. Audubon native plants, annuals, perennial plants, trees, shrubs. Also nurseries will be present with plants for sale and other garden vendors. Free admission.
Beer and Breweriana
Trade Show
Kosciuszko Polish Home, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables $15/ 2 for $25. Walk-ins are free. Dealer set-up from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Buy, sell and trade. BCCA The Kochs Chapter. For details, message Bob Wilcox at 607-368-1366. Both floors of the club will be open for the event. Free admission. Koch’s Brewery items and much more, over 30 vendors.. Food and drinks available. Raffle, 50/50 drawing.
Stockton cleanup days
Residents can deliver items to the highway department storage building, 4696 W. Railroad Ave., Stockton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Not accepting tires, liquid waste, paint, oils, batteries, computers, or appliances with freon.
Chautauqua County Antique Equipment annual plow day
Mill Street, Stockton, 9 a.m. Antique tractors and plows will demonstrate plowing in the surrounding fields. Members of the Association invited to join in the plowing Community observers welcome.
Fredonia Farmers’ Market
The Fredonia Farmers’ Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia due to the weather forecast. 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.
Veterans 4 Christ brunch
41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans and guest.
Fredonia Food Pantry
Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP 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.
“Five 20 Day” ten-year
anniversary
Mazza Chautauqua Cellars and 5 & 20 Spirits and Brewing, 8398 W. Main St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. New whiskey releases, live music, food truck, facility tours.
Gowanda Pine Hill
Cemetery meeting
Cemetery Hill Road, 10 a.m. All lot owners and the public invited.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration needed, call 716 934-3468. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. For ages 5 to 12.
Benefit for Mike Schaefer
Sinclairville Fire Hall, 30 Main St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event will include a pulled pork dinner, basket raffle and bake sale. Mike was recently diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Sundance
Kids Farm
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come meet and learn about tortoises. No registration needed.
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. Only cats are available for adoption this day, as the dogs will be onsite at a fund-raiser for LHS at Cattoos.
Lakeshore Humane Society Tattoos at Cattoos
Cattoos, 4867 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, starts at noon. Artists will be tattooing small cat/dog/animal designs all day at a pre-set price of $60 with a portion of the proceeds going to LHS. Piercing specials, Chinese auction, raffles, custom air-brushing by the Chad, food trucks, door prizes. Dogs in need of loving homes currently housed at the Lakeshore Humane Society will be on site at Cattoos. (Only cats will be available for adoption at the LHS Adoption Center).
Live at the Met presents: Mozart’s “Don Giovanni”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. The opera is sung in Italian with English subtitles.
Cassadaga Lakes clean-up
1 p.m., sponsored by Cassadaga Lakes Association.
St. John’s United Church of Christ ham 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.
Cinema Series: “Mafia Mamma”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church St., 7:30 p.m. Toni Collette stars as a mild-mannered suburban mom who inherits a mafia empire from her late grandfather and finds herself in the middle of a mob war. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Jersey Boys”
18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. $25. Call 716 483-1095.
Movies at the Reg: “Air”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. Ben Affleck directs a film about the game-changing partnership between a then-unknown Michael Jordan and Nike. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.
SUNDAY, MAY 21
Kinzua Cup Walleye Tournament – Big Fish Bradford
$300/team, enters you into the Saturday Big Fish and Kinzua Cup on Sunday. See social media @willowcreeksportsmanclub
Forest Lodge 166 F & A M Sunday Family Breakfast
The event takes place at the Lodge, 321 E. Main St., from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The all-you-can eat menu includes eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $10, Children 5 to 12 are $6 with those under 5, free. Open to the public.
Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates
Silver Creek Overseas Veterans Post, 10:30 a.m. All club members welcome to attend.
Dan and Linda Schall concert
Stockton Community Church, 4554 Railroad Ave., W., 11 a.m. Dan and Linda Schall will perform a singing concert, and a message will be given. Open to all.
Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department chicken barbecue
22 Mill St., noon.
Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 Pick Your Prize Raffle
201 Aldrich St., 1 p.m. Played like towel bingo, 100 prizes. Also basket raffle, 50/50, Find the Joker, quarter raffle. Food available.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Jersey Boys”
18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. $25. Call 716 483-1095.
Valley Historical Museum open
Main and Lester streets, Sinclairville, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. No admission charge. All are welcome.
MONDAY, MAY 22
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.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: online book club
This month’s selection: “The Dictionary of Lost Words.” Call 716 962-5885 for the link.
Chautauqua’s Got Talent Finale Night competition
The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See inspirejamestown@gmail..com for details. $14 presale, $18 day of show.
TUESDAY, MAY 23
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. For ages 0 to 5 and a grownup.
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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore and More
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For kids in grades PreK-3.
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.
Free Narcan training
Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, Fire Place Meeting Room 5 to 6 p.m. Learn to recognize an opioid overdose, administer naloxone and care for the individual until emergency services arrive. Upon completing the training program, a complimentary NARCAN kit will be provided. To register, email Debbie Ostroski at Ostroskd@chqgov.com. For questions about the event, email Vito Randazzo at Randazzv.ctr@chqgov.com
Chadwick Bay chapter of DeMolay (sponsored by Forest Masonic Lodge) spaghetti dinner
321 E. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit “The Battle Within Foundation,” an organization seeking awareness of PTSD, depression and suicide among members of the military. Event co-sponsored by Dunkirk/Irondequoit Lodge.
Patterson Library presents: “Faculty at the Fireside” program
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 p.m. Dr. Darrin Rogers will focus on research about sex offenders. A question and answer session will follow.
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.
Septic system maintenance workshop
Cornell Lake Erie Research Lab, 6592 W. Main Road, Portland, 6 p.m. Educational program presented by the Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance and the Chautauqua County Health Department, open to the public. Attendees who live in Chautauqua County eligible for a $50 rebate off a septic tank pump-out. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/septic-smart-for-lake-erie-town-of-portland-tickets-619954168607. Free pizza. Attendees eligible for door prizes and rebates.
Jamestown Coin Club meeting
Herman Kent Post 777, (Celoron Legion), 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, Doors open at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 7. Door prizes, raffles, coin auction. Guests welcome at no charge. Annual membership $10. For details, call 716 720-1591.
Sons of American Legion Squad 59 monthly meeting
156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Nominations will be voted on.
Fredonia Central School District presents: Advanced Music Program
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 7 p.m.
Cinema Series: “Mafia Mamma”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church St., 7:30 p.m. Toni Collette stars as a mild-mannered suburban mom who inherits a mafia empire from her late grandfather and finds herself in the middle of a mob war. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
Public Astronomy Night
SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 9 p.m. Limited space.
Pre-registration required. See https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/physics/fredonia-public-astronomy-nights