FRIDAY, SEPT. 29

Salamanca-Seneca Falling Leaves Festival

Jefferson Street Park, 9 Broad Street Sycamore Park, Salamanca. Carnival rides, bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting, a dunk tank, balloon animals, food and craft and art vendors, demonstrations of Seneca arts, food and entertainment.

Darwin R. Library

book sale

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prices are $1 for hardcovers, $.50 for paperbacks, and $5 per bag during this bag sale day. All proceeds benefit the Darwin R. Barker Library and Museum Association.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery and fun with friends.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog lunch

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 2 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 5 p.m. Hardcover $1, paperback $.50, children’s $.25 each or 5/$1, DVD $1, audiobook $1, miscellaneous items as marked. Quality donations appreciated.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10 and up. No registration required. For all skill levels.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeon and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Voyagers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school until 4:45 p.m. For grades 3 through 8..

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Ukulele classes with Helen Smit

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 6 p.m. $25 for the set of sessions which run through Oct. 20. To register, call 716 672-8051. Instructor will have everything needed, but attendees can bring their own ukuleles if desired.

Support Kate Wdowiasz for Mayor event

Route 5 Event Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets: $25, includes pizza, wings, pop and live music performed by Two Towns. Cash bar.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Hunter Safety Course, part 2

1 Mullet St., Dunkirk, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Must also attend Sept. 27 to qualify to take the safety certification test to purchase a first-time hunting license in New York. Call 716 366-8836 for details.

RTPI Art After Five featuring Kyle Gustafson

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Included with each ticket is full access to the museum, a drink from the RTPI bar, a charcuterie board and two hours of live music. Non-member presale $18. Register at rtpi.org

Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County North Art in Recovery exhibit

Grace Lutheran Church, 601 Eagle St., Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. Free event, all welcome.

Meet local artist/author Trenton Lutes

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 p.m. Lutes has written two books of young adult dystopian fiction and will offer readings and book signings at this event.

Sunset Evening Hike at Lake Erie State Park

5838 Route 5, Brocton, 7 p.m. Meet at the recreation hall.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30

Salamanca-Seneca Falling Leaves Festival

Jefferson Street Park, 9 Broad Street Sycamore Park, Salamanca. Carnival rides, bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting, a dunk tank, balloon animals, food and craft and art vendors, demonstrations of Seneca arts, food and entertainment.

Trinity Episcopal Church Women rummage sale

Garland Hall behind the church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with prices reduced at 1:30 p.m. Items are clean and in usable condition.

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.

South Dayton Farmers’ Market

Village Square Park, Route 322 and Park Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Organized community search in Jamestown for Kevin Hornburg

9 a.m., locations TBA. Volunteers sought, open to the public. The search is a coordinated effort of the Jamestown Police Department and the Jamestown-based WNY Missing and Unidentified Persons.

Darwin R. Library book sale

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prices are $1 for hardcovers, $.50 for paperbacks, and $5 per bag during this bag sale day. All proceeds benefit the Darwin R. Barker Library and Museum Association.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hardcover $1, paperback $.50, children’s $.25 each or 5/$1, DVD $1, audiobook $1, miscellaneous items as marked. Quality donations appreciated.

Open house for the new State Police at Fredonia barracks

1081 Main St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fun family event with a variety of activities and K-9 demonstrations, robot demonstrations, classic State Police vehicles, and displays. Conner’s hot dogs.

Panama Rocks Foliage Festival

Panama Rocks Scenic Park, 11 Rock Hill Road. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art and craft show, music, demonstrations, food vendors, entertainment, fall/Halloween-themed activities, costume contests. Admission to the art and craft show, free, hiking Panama Rocks and axe-throwing at the park’s normal 2023 rates.

Jamestown Public Market

Jamestown Third Street downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Trees of Lake Erie State Park

5838 Route 5, Brocton, 11 a.m. Meet at the recreation hall.

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. Note that during the month of September, the adoption fee for adult cats (over one year of age) is reduced to $40. For senior cats (over eight years old), the adoption fee is always $30. 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.

Movies at the Reg: “Oppenheimer”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 4 p.m. Director Christopher Nolan’s film stars Cillan Murphy as the physicist who leads the development of the atomic bomb in WWII. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.

Visiting Violin Series: Yvonne Lam, violin, and Gwendolyn Dease, percussion

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.

Sportsmen’s dinner

Lakewood Baptist Church, 150 Erie St. Doors open for vendors at 5 p.m., dinner at 6. Vendors area, dinner, door prizes. Speaker: Brent Henderson, professional outdoorsman and founder of Unleashed Men. Tickets: $25, purchase at the church office. Call 716 763-9621 for details.

Moonlight Paddle Across the Lakes

Meet at Cassadaga Beach at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments.

Glow Your Mind 5k Run/walk

Jackson Taylor Park, 10th and Washington streets, Jamestown. Registration begins at 5:01, race starts at 6:01 p.m. The route will keep racers in the park and be completed during daylight. A Glow Party will commence directly following the race. The event is sponsored by the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County and funds raised will go toward suicide prevention in the county to further support outreach, awareness, prevention and training. To register, see runsignup.com,

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “The Eaglesz”

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. $20. Eagles tribute band.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble

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

SUNDAY, OCT. 1

Panama Rocks Foliage Festival

Panama Rocks Scenic Park, 11 Rock Hill Road, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art and craft show, music, demonstrations, food vendors, entertainment, fall/Halloween-themed activities, costume contest. Admission to the art and craft show, free, hiking Panama Rocks and axe-throwing at the park’s normal 2023 rates.

Fall Foliage train rides

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, 10 a.m. 3 hour round trip through Oil Creek valley, museum, gift shop, concessions. Coach tickets: adults $20, seniors $18, kids 2 to 12 $14. See www.octrr.org. Another trip at 3 p.m.

Blessing of the Pets in honor of St. Francis

Outside the front door of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 14W. Fourth St., Dunkirk at 12:30 after the 11 a.m. service. All are invited to bring their pets.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Register by calling 716 569-2345.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club gathering

Moniuszko Club, 262 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, gametime 1 p.m., Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins. Baked ham will be provided at halftime. Members may bring a dish to pass.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Open Mic

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 3 to 4 p.m. Attendees can share their poetry, prose or music selection, five minutes each and bring their books or CDs to sell. All skill levels welcome. Listeners welcome as well.

Fredonia Community Choir initial rehearsal for late fall concert

Studio on Main, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Directed by Phillip McMullen. Community members welcome to participate.