THURSDAY, NOV. 30

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’ Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School-age storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 6 to 12. Stories, crafts, games and other activities.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes and fun crafts.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Games month Othello challenge

536 Central Ave. 3 to 5 p.m. Challenge the Library DIrector to his favorite game.

Chautauqua County Food Policy Council meeting

Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 3 p.m. Public welcome.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Master Builders

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Build with LEGOs, Magformers, Marble Runs, ZOOB, TRIO and more. All children welcome. No registration required. Caregivers must remain in building.

A Christmas Showcase at Elizabeth Warner Marvin Community House

2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, 4 to 7 p.m. View a collection of 12 decorated Christmas trees and 8 unique nativity scenes. Experience the ambience, the story and the architecture of the Marvin House. Cookies and punch. All welcome at no charge.

Struthers Library Theatre presents: author and columnist Marcy O’Brien

302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 4 p.m. The author will read excerpts from her publication “Rounding Third …”, sign copies, answer questions and have books available to purchase for $15.

Dunkirk Elks bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m.

Hanging of the Greens at the State University of Fredonia

Williams Center, multi-purpose room, 5:30 p.m. President Stephen H. Kolison Jr. will light the holiday tree, followed by music, entertainment, crafts and cookies while supplies last. Create-a-creature will be available for $5, cash only, while supplies last. Parents/guardians must remain with their children at all times.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Danza Performing Arts Academy presents; “Frozen in Fredonia”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Tickets $15. .

Fashion Show for Charity

Truffle Honey, 3943 Route 394, Mayville, 7 to 9 p.m. Passed hors d’oeuvres included. Cash bar. $20/ticket standing room only; $45 VIP ticket includes runway seat and swag bag. Dress to impress. Proceeds benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Chautauqua COunty.

The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Mason Wright is Not a Mother” by Ashley Giaccio

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General seating. General public $20 in advance, $25 at the door; students $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Through the use of hyper-theatricality and puppetry, it explores consent, trauma and medical malpractice against women.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.

FRIDAY, DEC. 1

Community Blood Bank blood drive

Pine Valley Central School, 7827 Route 83, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds, no tattoos or piercings in the past three months, be in general good health and eat before donating. Photo ID required.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Ralph B. Simpson, Bird Watcher and Collector

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6

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.

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.

Nativity Display and Alternative Christmas Market

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, Central Ave., 3:30 to 6 p.m. SIp hot cocoa and hear music while enjoying a display of over 300 nativity scenes. Free event, children welcome. Purchase handcrafted and fair trade gifts from the market set up in the Fellowship Hall.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. New and vintage items. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. 50/50. Fish fry and full service bar available. BillSquatch will be available for pictures with patrons free of charge from 4 to 5 p.m.

Dom Polski Club holiday meat raffle

179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 5 p.m. Members and eligible guests.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute presents: North Shore Arts Alliance Show and Sale and Art After 5 featuring Bill Ward and John Cross

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Show features 15 local artists displaying and selling their original works ranging from paintings, pottery, stained glass, woodworking, jewelry, handbags, sculptures and more. Purchase Art After Five tickets at rtpi.org

Dunkirk holiday parade: “Holiday Movie Magic”

5 p.m., parade line-up on Third Street between Robin and Central; 5:30 to 6:30, pre-parade entertainment at City Hall; 6:30 p.m., parade proceeds down Central Avenue to the hospital.

Marion Art Gallery Fall Senior Show “Meracki” opening reception

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 to 9 p.m. exhibition includes paintings, reliefs, ceramics, drawings, sculptures, photographs, graphic designs, illustrations and animation.

Danza Performing Arts Academy presents; “Frozen in Fredonia”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Tickets $15.

The Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation presents: SLT Academy Holiday Special Christmas Cabaret

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren. Doors open at 6, event at 7. Adults $10, students/seniors $8.

The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Mason Wright is Not a Mother” by Ashley Giaccio

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General seating. General public $20 in advance, $25 at the door; students $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Through the use of hyper-theatricality and puppetry, it explores consent, trauma and medical malpractice against women.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “A Christmas Story” adapted by Philip Grecian

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Adult $25, youth 17 and under $17. See www.lbltj.com

SATURDAY, DEC. 2

First United Methodist Church of Westfield pancake breakfast with Santa

101 E. Main St., 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Use the Clinton Street entrance. Price is a free will offering. Menu: pancakes, sausage and gravy over warmed biscuits, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and assorted juices. Centaur Stride will display its annual raffle baskets for a drawing at the stable on Dec. 9. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 9:45 a.m. and visit with kids of all ages until 10:30 a.m. Pictures with Santa are $2 each.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees breakfast

Demetri’s Restaurant , 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

Findley Lake Christmas Through the Village

Enjoy pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cider and wagon rides..

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New and vintage items. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. 50/50. Saturday breakfast of Danish, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits or lunch of homemade soup of the week, pizza and wings can be purchased. Full service bar available. BillSquatch will be available for pictures with patrons free of charge from noon to 2 p.m.

Nativity Display and Alternative Christmas Market

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, Central Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. SIp hot cocoa and hear music while enjoying a display of over 300 nativity scenes. Free event, children welcome. Purchase handcrafted and fair trade gifts from the market set up in the Fellowship Hall.

Village of Fredonia Miracle on Main Street; craft workshop and goody bags. At 10 a.m., American Legion Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Holiday Craft Show, basket raffle, kids’ craft. Also vendors at the Grange, 58 Main St. Barker Common: Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, Paul’s Rocket Stoves in the Park with hot cocoa, and arrival of Santa for official tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. “Give Back” presentation1891 Fredonia Opera House: screening of “The Polar Express” at 4 p.m. ConnectLife community blood drive at Fredonia Family Church, 19 Church St. at 10 a.m., gingerbread house decorating workshop, ($18, $23, $28), Fredonia United Methodist Church, 25 Church St. Storytime with Mrs. Claus at Next Chapter Bookstore at noon, 12 Park Place. Kid Santa’s Little Helper registration at A Spot & A Spell/Lady of the Lake, 52 W. Main.

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.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute presents: North Shore Arts Alliance Show and Sale

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Show features 15 local artists displaying and selling their original works ranging from paintings, pottery, stained glass, woodworking, jewelry, handbags, sculptures and more. Free entry to the show, admission to RTPI exhibitions not included.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Make a Gingerbread house

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For all ages. Call the library at 716 934-3468 to reserve a spot..

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Decorating with Greens

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Make a small wreath, table decoration or swag. Adults $16, Nature Center members $12, children 3 to 15, $8, 2 and under free. Directions, examples of decorations, cut greens and a few other tools, decorative materials provided. Can bring small wreath frames, ribbon, wire, pruners and holiday decorations also. Twelve inch wire wreath frames available for an additional $3 at the nature center. Paid reservations due by Dec. 1. Another session from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Bemus Point presents: Light up the Point

Holiday fun throughout the village. Specials, events, sales and more. Parade and tree lighting at 5 p.m. Decorate your golf cart or vehicle with fun lights, glow sticks and decorations. Parade ends at the intersection of Lakeside Drive and Main Street with Santa Claus to officially light the Village Tree.

Sugar Plum Saturday in North East

North East merchants and Gibson Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Shopping, special deals, free horse and carriage rides, caricatures, live nativity and animals. Sip cocoa, visit the winter art and craft market and Santa’s Workshop featring crafts, letters to Santa.

Jamestown Jingle and Mingle and Light the CIty parade

Downtown Jamestown, noon to 5 p.m. Live music in Tracy Plaza, showing of the movie “The Santa Clause” at the Reg Lenna and more. Day culminates with a Light in the City holiday parade across from Third Street in downtown Jamestown, followed by a fireworks display.

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. Please note that during the month of December, through the generosity of an anonymous donor, if one cat is adopted, the adoption fee for a second cat will be waived, regardless of the age of the cat. 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.

Christmas at The Station

Lake Shore Railway Museum, 31 Wall St., North East, noon to 4 p.m. Caboose rides, telegraphs to Santa and more.

CHQ Marketplace Christmas Market

3943 Route 394, Mayville, noon to 5 p.m. Photos with Santa, Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands for Brigiotta’s, roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate bar at TH Market, children’s holiday storybook readings at Art Cloth & Craft, festive food and drink options at Truffle Honey.

The Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation presents: SLT Academy Holiday Special Christmas Cabaret

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren. Doors open at 1, event at 2. Adults $10, students/seniors $8.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: A Christmas Past

39 W. Main St., 2 p.m. Enjoy 3 short silent holiday films from 100 years ago. Live organ accompaniment by acclaimed theater organist Dennis James. $5.

“Light Up Cassadaga”

Ames Common, corner of Maple Avenue and Route 60. Santa arrives at 3:30 p.m. via fire truck, will listen to children’s requests until 5 p.m. Free hot chocolate from the Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Fire pits. Children can choose a free book, do an activity and enjoy refreshments until 6 p.m. at the library on Maple. Living nativity presented at the Park Church across from the library from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Snacks at the church. Basket raffle tickets. Caroling at Ames Common At 6 p.m., the Valley Community CHoir will present a Christmas cantata at Park Church. For details, call 716 384-4023.

Movies at the Reg: The Santa Clause

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 3:30 p.m. Free showing. Stars Tim Allen.

The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Mason Wright is Not a Mother” by Ashley Giaccio

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General seating. General public $20 in advance, $25 at the door; students $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Through the use of hyper-theatricality and puppetry, it explores consent, trauma and medical malpractice against women.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “A Christmas Story” adapted by Philip Grecian

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Adult $25, youth 17 and under $17. See www.lbltj.com

Fredonia Holiday Choral Concert

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

Erie Philharmonic Pops Series: “Come Home for the Holidays”

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 8 p.m. For tickets see eriephil.org

SUNDAY, DEC. 3

Findley Lake Christmas Through the Village

Enjoy pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cider and wagon rides.

Flapjack fundraiser to benefit Pine Valley students

Applebee’s Restaurant, 3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, 8 to 10 a.m. Tickets $8. Sponsored by the Pine Valley classes of 2025 and 2026. Contact Adrienne Kelly at 716 988-3276 to purchase tickets.

Christmas on the Lake

Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unique holiday shopping experience with numerous handcrafted and specialty items available. Luncheon specials available.

Randolph’s Country Christmas

Randolph Central School, 18 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday Arts and Crafts show. Christmas Magic Show at the Randolph Library, 26 Jamestown St., at 11 a.m. “Light up the Night” Christmas parade at 7:30 p.m. Memory tree lighting immediately following the parade.

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.

Nativity Display and Alternative Christmas Market

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, Central Ave., 12 to 1 p.m. SIp hot cocoa and hear music while enjoying a display of over 300 nativity scenes. Free event, children welcome. Purchase handcrafted and fair trade gifts from the market set up in the Fellowship Hall.

Christmas at The Station

Lake Shore Railway Museum, 31 Wall St., North East, noon to 4 p.m. Caboose rides, telegraphs to Santa and more.

CHQ Marketplace Christmas Market

3943 Route 394, Mayville, noon to 5 p.m. Photos with Santa, Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands for Brigiotta’s, roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate bar at TH Market, children’s holiday storybook readings at Art Cloth & Craft, festive food and drink options at Truffle Honey.

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.

10th Annual Holiday Happening Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia, 1 to 6 p.m. Free admission. Local artisans and vendors, door prizes and raffle.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute presents: North Shore Arts Alliance Show and Sale

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 1 to 5 p.m. Show features 15 local artists displaying and selling their original works ranging from paintings, pottery, stained glass, woodworking, jewelry, handbags, sculptures and more. Free entry to the show, admission to RTPI exhibitions not included.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “A Christmas Story” adapted by Philip Grecian

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Adult $25, youth 17 and under $17. See www.lbltj.com

The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Mason Wright is Not a Mother” by Ashley Giaccio

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 2 p.m. General seating. General public $20 in advance, $25 at the door; students $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Through the use of hyper-theatricality and puppetry, it explores consent, trauma and medical malpractice against women. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Fredonia Jazz Combos

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Recital Hall, 3 p.m.

Erie Philharmonic Pops Series: “Come Home for the Holidays”

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 3 p.m. For tickets see eriephil.org

West Portland Baptist Church presents: Christmas concert

7081 E. Route 20, Westfield, 5 p.m. The Cassadaga Community Choir will perform, followed by a fellowship dinner in the Activity Center,

Fredonia Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Recital Hall, 6 p.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 4

Chautauqua Rails to Trails Holiday Happy Hour

Big Inlet Brewing, 6169 Elm Flats Road, Mayville, 5:30 to 8 p.m. wear festive gear. Live local holiday music with Bill Ward, Bob Henry, Derek Houser and a host of special guests, food, cookies, raffles, 50/50 drawing and cash bar. No cost to join the event.

Gowanda VFW Post #5007 meeting

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