Coming up…
FRIDAY, OCT. 13
Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting
Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.
Johnny Appleseed Festival
Sheffield Memorial Park, Sheffield , PA.
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program – Developing Good Bedtime Routines
Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609.
Fall Foliage train rides
Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, 11 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.
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. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations. Museum admission must be purchased.
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy rain barrel workshop
CWC office, 71 E. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, 3:30 p.m. Free, open to the public. Learn how to set up, install and maintain a rain barrel. RSVP to bethany@chautauquawatershed.org
Movies at the Reg: “Haunted Mansion”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 4 p.m. Inspired by the theme park classic attraction. Tickets $6 and $1 restoration fee.
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.
Collins Library presents: free concert by Creekbend
2341 Main St., Collins. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7. For details, call 716 532-5129.
Steinway Artist Concert to benefit the
Marvin House
2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $20. Mozart Club presents Dr. William J. Newbrough. Call 716 488-6206 for tickets and details.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “School of Rock – The Musical”
18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.
Folk in Fredonia presents: Doug DeJoe
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Born and raised in Fredonia, DeJoe has written and recorded music in Nashville and toured extensively. Russ St. George will open for him. $20 adults, $18 members, $10 students.
Orchesis Fall Showcase
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Claudette Sorel Visiting Artist Valerie Coleman, Chamber Ensemble recita
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCT. 14
Boat America Class
American Legion Post 1286, 174 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by U.S. Coast Guard Dunkirk Flotilla 3-4. All New York boaters must obtain a safe boating training certificate by Jan. 1, 2025. Students must be at least 10 years old. For questions call 716 875-4095. Class cost: $30. Make check out to USCG AUX 9ER 34, mail to M. Wagner, P.O. Box 606, Stow, NY 14785.
Brocton Food Pantry annual Apple Butter Festival
West Portland Baptist Church, 7081 E. Route 20, 3 miles east of Westfield, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free of charge. More than 50 crafters. Free weather kits, games, prizes for youth. Wood carving, food vendors, Chinese auction and more. Free parking. Proceeds benefit the needy.
Ahira Hall Library presents: CPR and Stop the Bleeding Training
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $25. Call the library at 716 792-9148 to register. Successful completion of this course provides a 2-year certification.
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.
South Dayton Farmers’ Market
Village Square Park, Route 322 and Park Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Johnny Appleseed Festival
Sheffield Memorial Park, Sheffield , PA.
Stop 22 Walk
Starting point is Samuel Cimino VFW Post 6472, 13 Main St. Registration at 9 a.m., 22 minute walk at 10 a.m. Walk symbolizes the 22 American Military Veterans across the country lost to suicide every dat. All encouraged to walk and make signs. $1 donation collected from each walker to go toward Veteran Suicide Prevention.
Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen
Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. All vets welcome to stop in for coffee and to meet other vets. For details, call 716 664-5256.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Search Club
15 Main St., 10 a.m. Open to anyone interested in family research. All welcome.
Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Skulls,
bones and teeth
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.
Fall Fest at Peek ‘n Peak
1405 Olde Road, Clymer, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Craft show, farmers’ market, car shows, pumpkin cannon, pony rides, food and beer, fall chair lift rides, adventure course, ziplines, massive kids’ zone.
Girl Scouts of Western New York information and registration opportunity
Panama Rocks Scenic Park, 11 Rock Hill Road, Panama, 10 a.m. to noon..
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.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Creepy Crawly Fun
7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Friends from Sun-Dance-Kids Farm will be present with some creepy animal companions. Free event, registration required. Call 716 672-8051.
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. Library presents: Reception honoring exhibitor Richard Gilman
7 Day St., Fredonia, noon. Refreshments, live folk music performance, handmade dulcimers, banjos and more will be on display.
Sons of American Revolution meeting
Stockton Hotel, 12:30 p.m. Members will order from the menu. Anyone interested in the War for Independence welcome to attend. Spouses welcome also.
Meet local artist/author Trenton Lutes
Good Neighbor Bookstore, 124 Chautauqua Ave. Lakeview, 1 to 3 p.m. Lutes has written two books of young adult dystopian fiction and will offer readings and book signings at this event.
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy ribbon cutting ceremony to open Cassadaga Lakes
Nature Park
Park located on Route 60 between Camp Gross and Tim Horton’s. RIbbon cutting at 2 p.m. followed by short remarks. Guided walks available. Cake and light refreshments.
Prevention Works Pumpkin Party
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds Ag and Expo Building, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4 to 8 p.m. Sensory sensitive hour from 3 to 4 p.m. Games, agency trick or treating, door prizes, crafts, Halloween movies, photo booth, hourly costume contest for youth, face painting, food and more. Entry is free, select items will have a slight cost. For details call 716 664-3608.
Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal
Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is meat loaf. mashed potatoes, green beans and a cookie. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary.
Second Saturday Ukulele Jam Session
Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. No registration required. Ukuleles available to borrow for the session. Play, sing or listen.
Fenton History Center presents: Saints and Sinners Cemetery Walking Tour
Lake View Cemetery, 907 Lakeview Ave., Jamestown. 6:45, 7:30. 7:45 p.m. Members $10, non-members $15, children $2. Register at fentonhistorycenter.org
Cinema Series: “A Haunting in Venice”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Kenneth Branagh stars as Hercule Poirot in this adaption of Agatha Christie’s “Halowe’en Party.” $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
Jamestown Paranormal Investigators presents: “Spirits of the Hollywood”
Gowanda Historical Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St., Gowanda. General admission 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. $12. Ages 18+. Learn about methods and equipment JPI utilizes and what they have unearthed around the Southern Tier. VIP pass for $30 from 7:30 to ?? After the general session, explore all the nooks and crannies of the historic theater and what has been left behind. No fragrances, no alcohol, must wear sneakers, For tickets, see www.gowandahollywood theater.com
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “School of Rock – The Musical”
18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.
Fredonia College Symphony with Concerto winners Aaron and Boaz
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.
Ghost tour
Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Point, $30 per person. Purchase tickets at www.dunkirklighthouse.com or call 716 366-5050.
