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 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.

Gowanda Harvest Heritage Festival

Details TBA

Fredonia Wind Ensemble

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

SUNDAY, OCT. 1

Silver Creek VFW Walk 22

Begins at the Silver Creek VFW post, 13 Main St., 9 a.m. Registration cost benefits suicide prevention and awareness for veterans. All welcome to show support.

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.

Gowanda Harvest Heritage Festival

Details TBA.

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.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua Peace Pole dedication

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 1 p.m. outside.

Life Chain

Parishioners from The Lord’s Vineyard Family of Parishes encouraged to stand in front of their parishes to pray for the Unborn from 2 to 3 p.m. For signs, contact Pat at 716 207-6509. Tail gate reception follows at Blessed Mary Angela, 275 Lakeshore Drive E., Dunkirk.

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.

MONDAY, OCT. 2

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 8 p.m. Hardcover $1, paperback $.50, children’s $.25 each or 5/$1, DVD $1, audiobook $1, miscellaneous items as marked. Quality donations appreciated.

Westfield Village Planning Board meeting

Eason Hall, 3 to 5 p.m. Updating and rezoning of the B2 District with the newly formed Community Gateway Overlay District within the B2 District boundary. Public welcome.

Girl Scouts of Western New York information and registration opportunity

Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 to 7 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library volunteer group G.N.O.M.E.S.

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members/volunteers welcome.

Opening reception: Earth Wind and Pliers

SUNY Fredonia, Emmitt Christian Art Gallery, second floor, 6:30 p.m. VANM sculpture exhibit.

Gowanda VFW Post 5007 meeting

20 Sand Hill Road, Gowanda, 7 p.m.

Fredonia Student Composers

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