Coming up…
FRIDAY, OCT. 27
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program – Managing Fighting and Aggression
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.
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.
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.
Mini psychic fair and ghost hunts Ilpa’s walk-in night
43 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, 5 to 8 p.m. Psychic mediumship, tarot, Reiki healing, auragraphs, pet readings, ghost hunts to follow at 9 p.m. 2 readings/healings for $20 and tour of the 1882 Victorian funeral home. Get tickets at ivyriverapsychicmedium.com/events. Text 716 248-8296.
RTPI Art After Five featuring The LTM Trio
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
Barker Historical Museum free lecture, “Hallowed Ground, Honored Dead, History Unveiled”
Larson-Timko Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Dr. Catherine J. Ullman will discuss the customs and superstitions around death in 19th century America, highlighting burial practices, mourning fashion and grave robbers. Reservation required: email barkerhistoricalmuseum@gmail.com
Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public $25 advance, $30 at the door; student/child $10 advance, $15 door. Electropop opera written by Dave Malloy. Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord, Director; Dr. Paula Holcomb, Music Director.
Main Street Studios presents: “Young Frankenstein – the Mel Brooks Musical”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. For tickets see mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Reserved $15, students/seniors $10.
Sherman Central School Class of 2027 Spooky Haunted Trails fund-raiser
153 Miller St., Sherman, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. Refreshments for sale. $5 per person. Cookies, donuts, cider, hot cocoa for sale.
Ghost tour
Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Point, $30 per person. Purchase tickets at www.dunkirklighthouse.com or call 716 366-5050.
Nightmare Castle
The Spire Theater, 317 E. Main St., Jamestown, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Includes Odyssey Hall, Studio Metro and the Spire Theater. Tickets $15 online and $20 at the door. See inspirejamestown.com
Movies at the Reg: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, doors open at 9, movie begins at 10 p.m. Cult classic film starring Barry Bostwick, Susan Sarandon and Tim Curry. $15 admission includes theater cleaning fee. A $5 fun pack can be purchased with items for audience participation.
SATURDAY, OCT. 28
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.
Chautauqua Tennis Club new member open house
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Floral Hall, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 to 11 a.m.
For details, call 716 366-0121.
Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 annual vendor showcase
228 Maple Ave., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunches available.
Audubon Community Nature Center Natural Investigators: Water’s journey
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, must be paid by previous Thursday.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Story Walk with Eric Carle’s “From Head to Toe”
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also pick up a Halloween treat at the library.
Story Walk and Treats
Minerva Free Library, 116 Miller St., Sherman, 10 a.m. to noon. Starting in the basement, explore all 3 floors of the library while reading the book “Bats at the Library” and receive treats from library friends. Costumes encouraged.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Alstar Ambulance, 738 Monroe Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Only pills and patches can be accepted.
Fredonia-Pomfret Halloween parade and “Trunk or Treat” event
Parade starts at the corner of Risley and Temple streets at 11 a.m., travels to the Gazebo where the “Trunk or Treat” event begins with the announcement of float prizes. Bounce house, Halloween craft, activities, cider, donuts, performances by the Fredonia Symphonic Band and the Collage Performing Arts Center.
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.
Storytime and Costume Parade
Prendergast Library Association, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 12:30 p.m. Kids and parents welcome to wear a costume. After stories, parade around the library. Each child receives a free book. Registration not required. Free play in Makerspace follows.
Live at the Met: “Dead Man Walking”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Jake Heggie, libretto by Terrence Mcnally.
$20 adults, $18 members, $10 students.
Safe Halloween
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, use entrance by Williams Center, 1 to 4 p.m. Community children 14 years old and under accompanied by parents/guardians are welcome to trick or treat and enjoy live musical performances.
Feeding Fredonia Challenge Fill the Truck event
Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 1 to 4 p.m. Pumpkin painting for kids (pumpkins and supplies provided), games, bounce house, hot drinks, food for purchase, local musicians. Donations accepted. Come in costume if desired.
Main Street Studios presents: “Young Frankenstein – the Mel Brooks Musical”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. For tickets see mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Reserved $15, students/seniors $10. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church of Dunkirk
876 Central Ave., 3 to 5 p.m. Kids can safely walk through the parking lot to collect pre-packaged candy and treats from a variety of fun-themed cars. Games, photo ops and more.
Trick or Treat at the Fenton
Fenton History Center Mansion, 67 Washington Ave., Jamestown, 3 to 6 p.m. Adults $10. Members free, children 17 and under free. Experience history, collect treats on each floor. Scavenger hunt, make and take craft, refreshments.
Silver Creek VFW 6472 Auxiliary Wine Bingo
Post, 13 N. Main St., doors open at 5, bingo at 6 p.m. Adults only event. Admission $10, includes one bingo. Extras available. Refreshments will be served. Proceeds go for the auxiliary’s veteran support causes.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Follow-up Genealogy class with Gail Pugh Dash
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 to 8 p.m. Sessions focus on the who, what, when, where and why of genealogy and family research and the brick walls that spring up. This builds on information presented at the session held Sept. 25. Bring a notebook or electronic device for taking notes. Register by calling 716 934-3468.
Patriotic Bingo fund-raiser
Fluvanna Firehall, 3536 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Bingo cards $10, extras available at a nominal fee. Proceeds benefit Vets Finding Vets Soldier’s Friend Scholarship Fund. Refreshment purchases benefit the Fluvanna Volunteer Fire Department.
Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public $25 advance, $30 at the door; student/child $10 advance, $15 door. Electropop opera written by Dave Malloy. Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord, Director; Dr. Paula Holcomb, Music Director.
Nightmare Castle
The Spire Theater, 317 E. Main St., Jamestown, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Includes Odyssey Hall, Studio Metro and the Spire Theater. Tickets $15 online and $20 at the door. See inspirejamestown.com
Sherman Central School Class of 2027 Spooky Haunted Trails fund-raiser
153 Miller St., Sherman, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. Refreshments for sale. $5 per person. Cookies, donuts, cider, hot cocoa for sale.
Ghost tour
Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Point, $30 per person. Purchase tickets at www.dunkirklighthouse.com or call 716 366-5050.
Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Halloween party
1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m. Live music by Party McFly. Costume contest, judging at 9 p.m. Members and eligible guests.
