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THURSDAY, MAY 25

Prevention Works Teen Triple P Discussion Group: Reducing Family Conflict

The Mental Health Association, 31 Water St. #7, Jamestown, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609. Zoom options available.

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.

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.

Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Markets

Village Park, Routes 394 and 430, noon to 4 p.m. Food trucks, lunchtime music and more.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Master Builders

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Build with LEGOs, Magformers, Lincoln Logs, Snap Circuits, Marble Runs, Construx, Cubelets and more. Weekly challenges and prizes. All children welcome. No registration required. Caregivers must remain in building.

Silver Creek Central School District presents: special appearance by actor/musician Gary Farmer

1 Dickinson St. Vendors will be onsite from 4:30 to 6:45 p.m., with Farmer taking the stage in the auditorium at 7 p.m. The high-profile Native American role model will discuss connecting with Indigenous students. The community is encouraged to attend.

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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Ukulele Jam

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Leader: Cassadaga Valley Central School music instructor Nicole Zenns. Ukuleles available to borrow. Free program open to beginners, players at every level. Register by email to info@sinclairvillelibrary.org

Patterson Library presents: Underground Poet Laureate Shatriya Smith

20 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 p.m. Smith is a community advocate and Executive director of the Garvey-Tubman Cultural Arts and Research Center. Event will build on Underground Railroad poetry themes and enlighten viewers on the presenter’s personal family life and history.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:45 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

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, MAY 26

Sinclairville Free Library Write Circle

15 Main St., 9 a.m. Hybrid program for writers. Call 716 962-5885 for the online link or for in-person meeting registration.

Prevention Works Triple P Discussion Group: Hassle-free Shopping

The Mental Health Association, 31 Water St. #7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. Parents of children 0 to 12 years old. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609. Zoom options available.

Sinclairville Samplers

Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, fun with friends creating together.

Forestville Chapter 247, Order of the Eastern Star Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue

Lucky Lanes, Route 60, Fredonia, noon until sold out. $15 includes half chicken, tossed salad, baked beans, roll and butter.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Learn to Knit

43 Main St., Silver Creek 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration requested, call 716 934-3468. Ages 11 and up. All skill levels welcome.Need not attend all sessions. Bring 10/10.5 needles (bamboo for beginners and a light-colored worsted weight yarn #4

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Limited to 15 people. Led by curator Maria Ferguson. Adults $12; Seniors, military, students $10, children under 6 $6. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10+. Registration not required.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Computer and Internet Safety

7 Day St., Fredonia, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. Bring own laptop or borrow one. Free of charge.

Sheridan Memorial VFW 6390 Memorial Day Weekend Tribute to local Fallen Veterans

2556 Route 20, 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of a fish fry, there will be Italian sausage and beef on weck. Live music feature Daniel Siracuse from 4 to 8 p.m. Cornhole tournament sponsored by Blazing Bags and Cruise In of classic automobiles by the Lake Shore Street Rods will be on display. Post will be open to the public, food and entertainment offered free of charge to all veterans, in memory of fallen comrades.

Darwin R. Barker Library craft supply swap for ticketholders

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Ticketholders who have donated craft items to the library can choose from donated supplies.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary drink from the RPTI bar, charcuterie, live music. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.

Juice Box Organic One Act Play Festivals: Comedy night

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 to 9 p.m. $20.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Living Room Jam Band

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 p.m.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Jersey Boys”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. $25. Call 716 483-1095.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

Flickerwood Wine Cellars – FlickerFest

Kane, PA. Celebrate 23 years in the business at Flickerfest. Live music, local artisans, food trucks, outside bar, wine tastings, games, crafts, yoga and more. See https://www.flickerwood.com/Events for details.

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.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market warm weather location, Church Street, Barker Common, downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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.

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Villenova Burial Association sixth annual “Love Remembered” bake sale

Entryway of South Dayton Supermarket, 303 Pine St., 9 a.m. Dozens of homemade goodies including pies, bread, cookies, candy, cupcakes and cakes. Also a donation box. Learn about the association and ways to assist in maintaining and preserving the over 200-year-old cemetery.

Holy Name Society of Blessed Mary Angela church can and bottle drive

St. Hedwig’s parking lot, Doughty Street and Roberts Road, Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds from this drive will help with landscaping at St. Hedwig and St. Hyacinth ‘s churches.

2023 Amish Relief Auction

Farm of Menno Yoder, 5738 Stoddard Road, Conewango Valley, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Auction full of Amish made furniture, tables, chairs, rockers, clocks, quilts, rugs, wall hangings, many handmade items, animals, outdoor items, farm equipment, gift certificates and much more! This auction’s proceeds will go towards children and other needy families, doctors and hospital bills owed by the Conewango Valley, New York community.

Gold Star Memorial Remembrance Ceremony

Veterans’ Memorial Park, West Third and Logan Streets, Jamestown, 10 a.m. Honors the 20 military members from our area who have given the ultimate sacrifice since 1985, and their families. In addition, honors Gold Star Heroes from our area.

Audubon Community Nature Center Natural Investigators: Pond Life

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 8 to 12 with an adult. Indoors and outdoors. Call 716 569-2345 for reservations

Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail Hub Crawl

Travel to local North Shore Arts Alliance artists’ studios, galleries and hubs to meet them with the option to purchase their works. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See nsaa.chautauqua.org for locations and details.

Spring Thing Carnival

The Camp at Findley, 2334 Sunnyside Road, Clymer, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free community event. All welcome.

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 craft supply swap for the community

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Attendees can take home donated supplies.

Mosaic Foundation with Special Guest Farrow & St Vith – Earlybird Street Festival

Downtown Jamestown on Third Street between Main and Pine, 4 to 10 p.m. Free event, goodwill donation taken at the gate. Drinks and food available. No outside beverages. Live painting, vendors.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “Green River – the ultimate CCR and John Fogerty tribute show”

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. $25.

Juice Box Organic One Act Play Festivals: Drama night

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 to 9 p.m. $20.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: White Bronco

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 p.m.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Jersey Boys”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. $25. Call 716 483-1095.

SUNDAY, MAY 28

Flickerwood Wine Cellars – FlickerFest

Kane, PA. Celebrate 23 years in the business at Flickerfest. Live music, local artisans, food trucks, outside bar, wine tastings, games, crafts, yoga and more. See https://www.flickerwood.com/Events for details.

Leon Memorial Day parade

Parade at 9 a.m. The reading of the honor roll will be at the gazebo at the four corners.

Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail Hub Crawl

Travel to local North Shore Arts Alliance artists’ studios, galleries and hubs to meet them with the option to purchase their works. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See nsaa.chautauqua.org for locations and details.

Lake Shore Street Rod Association cruise-in

Silver Creek Fireman’s Club, 23 Jackson St., Silver Creek, noon to 5 p.m. All are welcome.

Juice Box Organic One Act Play Festivals: Finals

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 to 4 p.m. $20.

Pentecost Sunday Healing Mass

St. Dominic Church, 15 Union St., Westfield, 3 p.m. Celebrant: Rev. David Tourville. Everyone welcome. For more information, call the church office at 716 326-2816.

Sip ‘n’ Strum

Liberty Vineyards Winery, 2861 US Route 20, Sheridan. Join Fredonia Ukulele for this “karaoke-style” play along that includes a wide variety of rock, pop and country tunes. All experience levels welcome. Beginners and brush-up 2 to 2:30 p.m. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from Fredonia Ukulele. $5 registration fee includes a beverage.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: ION SKY

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Jersey Boys”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. $25. Call 716 483-1095.

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