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.