FRIDAY, NOV. 17

Hunters’ breakfast opening day

Stockton Volunteer Fire Co., 28 S. Main St., 4:30 to 9 a.m.

The Resource Center’s 24th Craft Bazaar

TRC Facility, 75 Jones and Gifford Avenue, Jamestown, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Crafts and artwork produced by people supported by TRC available for a suggested donation. Flavored coffees, baked goods and a walking taco lunch can be purchased. Drawing for donated prizes. Proceeds benefit TRC’s day habilitation programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Parent Discussion Group

The Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., #7, Jamestown or via Zoom.10 a.m. to noon. Email aubrey@preventionworks.us . Free event. This week: Developing Good Bedtime Routines.

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.

Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: “Almost, Maine” senior preview

10674 Prospect St., 1 p.m. Free admission..

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.

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.

Christmas in the Village of Westfield

children’s night

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., 5 p.m. Pygmy Goat Visitors from Sun Dance Kids Farm. Moore Park at 6:30, Santa and Mrs. Claus come to town to light the park Christmas tree. Celebration continues at the YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., with treats, visits and pictures with Santa.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute presents: Karen Bondarchuk Artist Talk and Book Signing

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free to members, non-members pa regular admission. Registration required.

Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Co. annual

turkey party

Fire Hall, Main Street, additional parking on Lester Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs, beverages, chips provided. A variety of meat packages as well as turkey will be raffled.

Dueling Pianos at Chautauqua Harbor Hotel

10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 6:30 p.m. Call 716 489-2800 for tickets.

Dunkirk Intermediate School presents:

“Matilda Jr.”

Intermediate School Auditorium, 525 Eagle St., 7 p.m. See the school website for tickets. Limited number of tickets available at the door. Concessions and fundraisers at the show to help support future musicals.

Fredonia Middle School presents: Disney’s

“Aladdin Jr.”

Fredonia District auditorium, 7 p.m. Tickets $5. Reserved tickets available at frreedoniamusical.com with any remaining seats available at the door. For details, contact Ben Wendell, Director, at bwendell@fcsd.wnyric.org

Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: “Almost, Maine”

by John Cariani

10674 Prospect St., 7 p.m. Free admission, open to the public..

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Film

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Cinematic view of the history-making Taylor Swift tour. Taylor Swift Eras attire and friendship bracelets strongly encouraged. Adults $19.89, children under 12; seniors 65 and older; veterans/military: $13.33. See reglenna.com for online tickets.

Something Rotten at the Scharmann Theater at Jamestown Community College

JCC, Sheldon Center, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. A hilarious mashup of Shakespearean England and 21st century Broadway. General admission $20, students, senior citizens (60+)/JCC FSA members, JCC students with ID $10.

Medieval Feast Dinner Theater

Peek ‘n Peak, 1405 Olde Main Road, Clymer, 7:30 p.m. $85.

Struthers Library Theatre presents: Terry Lee Goffee: Tribute to Johnny Cash

302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 8 p.m. $30.

SATURDAY, NOV. 18

Christmas in the Village of Westfield

10 a.m. Eason Hall, 23 Elm St, Hall of Christmas Holiday Artisans Market and O Holy Night, a unique homemade collection of manger scenes. 11 a.m . to 4 p.m., free horse-drawn carriage rides around Westfield’s Historic District, load at Eason Hall. Hot Toddy Crawl from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St, see the Hall of Trees, complete make and take activities. Lakeshore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., hot toddies, art gallery open; Carolers in the village. Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, parade “Holiday Wine Tea” 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($25). “Let There Be Light” moving festival of lights on Main Street begins at 5 p.m..

Secret Cubby Vintage Christmas in Findley Lake

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus as they stroll through town. The Grinch will make an appearance. Wagon rides 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Receive a punch card from the first business visited and upon attending 8 of 10 businesses, be eligible for a grand prize drawing.

Fenton Holiday

Craft Fair

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Variety of vendors. $3 admission adults.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Fredonia Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Falconer Holiday Expo and Santa Parade

Falconer Fire Department, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., parade begins at 5 p.m. and proceeds to the Santa House located in Coleson Park. Petting zoo, 3-C’s Catering Food Truck.

Fredonia Food Pantry

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

Veterans 4 Christ monthly breakfast

Tri-Church Parish, 35 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free breakfast for veterans plus one as well as active-duty service members.

Darwin R. Barker Library and Museum oral history workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, Steele Room, 10:30 a.m. Learn how to conduct oral history interview at this free event. Free kits will be available to patrons to check out a book, a quick start guide, various consent forms and a high-quality easy-to-use digital recorder. Information gained during an oral history does not need to be shared with the public. Space is limited, so there is an option to call 716 672-2114 to reserve a spot at the workshop. Kits can be picked up at other times in the library.

Sinclairville Library presents: Ventriloquism workshop

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. For anyone ages 8 and up. Presenter: Chris Blakeslee of 716 Puppet Productions. Free event.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s “Picture Your Pet With Santa” fund-raiser

431 Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pets, children, and/or family photos with Santa Claus will be taken by a photographer and available for purchase to benefit LHS. $15 for one pose; $20 for three poses. The digital photo(s) will be sent via email. Payments accepted in the form of cash or check only. Pets must be vaccinated, friendly and on a leash or in a carrier. Multiple pets and children are welcome. (No sick, aggressive, or exotic animals).For details, call 716 672-1991.

Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Wheelock School, 75 Chestnut St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make a donation for ceramic bowls. Music by Tom Gestwicki. Soups will be prepared by culinary arts students from BOCES to be served in compostable bowls with compostable spoons, which will be composted onsite at Wheelock. All proceeds go to food pantries in Chautauqua County.

SUNY Fredonia students Community Fall Sweep

Williams Center Multipurpose Room, 11 a.m., opening remarks, refreshments and raffles, followed by students raking lawns of Fredonia residents interested in the help who live in the Temple Street to Birchwood Street area.

Thanksgiving with the Birds – Adventures in Bird Banding

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Adults $8, $6 Nature Center members and children 3 to 15. Bring a broth-based soup and dish to pass. Dinner will be indoors, followed by a program by Sara Hatfield describing ACNC’s long history of banding birds.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Make a Corn Husk Doll”

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 p.m. Instructors: artists Marcie Kane and Bernadette Scott, mother and daughter, Seneca, Deer Clan. Register at 716 934-3468.

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.

Pulled pork dinner and benefit for Lori Kozlowski

Dom Polski Club, 179 Lakeshore Drive E., Dunkirk, noon to 5 p.m. Tickets $15, pre-sale only. Leave a message with name and number at 716 366-4443. Also basket raffles.

NYSSMA Area All-State Concert Jazz Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 12:30 p.m.

Live at the Met: “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Anthony Davis, libretto by Thulanny Davis.

$20 adults, $18 members, $10 students.

Children of Opioid Parents and Empowering (C.O.P.E.) indoor community yard sale

The Family Martial Arts Center building, 355 Central Ave., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. No fee, no admission charge. Refreshments will be provided. All proceeds go directly to the children impacted by an opioid addicted parent.

Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church 200 years celebration

1266672 Route 438, Irving, 1 to 4 p.m. Public welcome to join the congregation for a special short service of Thanksgiving with music, followed by a luncheon. Enjoy the historical displays. RSVP to Eileen Marx at 716 864-4745.

Cassadaga Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1280 spaghetti dinner

Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 to 3 p.m. Purpose: honoring workers in education in Chautauqua County for American Education Week. Price: $6 for anyone who worlds in a school – teacher, bus driver, janitor, $6 for any veteran, free for any veteran who works in education, children 12 and under are free, $12 for everyone else.

NYSSMA Area All State Concert Treble Choir, Mixed Choir

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1:30 p.m. $13 advance; $15 door.

Saturday Art and Social Society Workshop

Pearl City Clay House, 220 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 to 3 p.m. Tea and cookies reception in the gallery to see the Chain Reaction exhibition, followed by a Tea Bag Art workshop led by IOAC artist Susan Detroy via zoom in the craft classroom. Free event, seating limited. Call 716 488-2529.

Fredonia Middle School presents: Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.”

Fredonia District auditorium, 3 p.m. Tickets $5. Reserved tickets available at frreedoniamusical.com with any remaining seats available at the door. For details, contact Ben Wendell, Director, at bwendell@fcsd.wnyric.org. Another performance at 7 p.m.

NYSSMA Area All State Concert, Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3:30 p.m. $13 advance, $15 door.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Swiss steak dinner

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $13. Call 716 366-0710. Enter the parking lot from Eagle Street.

Sons of the American Legion Squad 59 turkey bingo fundraiser

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 6 to 9 p.m. Several rounds of turkey bingo with some special additional rounds. Proceeds benefit veterans’ causes. Eligible members and guests.

Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department turkey and ham party

2800 Route 20, Sheridan, 7 p.m. Raffle, door prizes, refreshments.

Dunkirk Intermediate School presents: “Matilda Jr.”

Intermediate School Auditorium, 525 Eagle St., 7 p.m. See the school website for tickets. Limited number of tickets available at the door. Concessions and fundraisers at the show to help support future musicals.

Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani

10674 Prospect St., 7 p.m. Free admission, open to the public..

Stockton Volunteer Fire Co., annual turkey party

Stockton Volunteer Fire Co., 28 S. Main St., 7 p.m., young fresh turkeys (never frozen), also ham and prime rib. Door prize, free refreshments.

Surprise Guise at The Spire Theater

317 e. Third St., Jamestown, Doors open 7 p.m, show 8 to 10 p.m., $10.

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Film

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Cinematic view of the history-making Taylor Swift tour. Taylor Swift Eras attire and friendship bracelets strongly encouraged. Adults $19.89, children under 12; seniors 65 and older; veterans/military: $13.33. See reglenna.com for online tickets.

Portland FIre Dept. annual turkey party

ROute 20, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments, door prizes, turkeys, hams and more.

Something Rotten at the Scharmann Theater at Jamestown Community College

JCC, Sheldon Center, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. A hilarious mashup of Shakespearean England and 21st century Broadway. General admission $20, students, senior citizens (60+)/JCC FSA members, JCC students with ID $10.

Medieval Feast Dinner Theater

Peek ‘n Peak, 1405 Olde Main Road, Clymer, 7:30 p.m. $85.