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SATURDAY, JAN. 20
Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series: Race 1 of 5
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham St., Celoron. Registration 9 to 9:45, race begins at 10 a.m. $80 for series, $20 for a single race by noon the previous day, $25 day of the event, Open to runners of all ages and abilities.
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.
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.
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.
Winterfest at Bemus Point
Bemus Point Golf Club and Tap House, 72 Main St., noon to 6 p.m. Vendors, vintage snowmobile displays, 50-50, raffles, Chinese auction, food trucks, sledding, live music by Black WIdow from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Christmas tree bonfire. Ride-in or drive-in. All proceeds go toward the snowmobile clubs of Chautauqua County,
Art and Architecture on Screen: Borromini and Bernini: The Challenge for Perfection
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10. Story of the most famous artistic rivalry of all time, set in Baroque Rome.
Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua
Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., Chautauqua, 1 to 3 p.m. On-grounds sleigh rides by the Stateline Horseman’s Association. Tickets available at the Chautauqua Bookstore. Weather permitting.
Movies at the Reg: “Wish” – Sensory Friendly
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Animated film voiced by Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine tells the story of a girl named Asha who saves her community with the magic of the stars. $6 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.
Audubon Drive up Spaghetti Dinner Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown 4 to 6 p.m..Must order by Jan. 15. For more info: 716-569-2345
St. John’s United Church of Christ chicken ‘n biscuit dinner
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $13. Dine in or take out. Call 716 366-0710. Enter the parking lot from Eagle Street.
Confections for a Cause to benefit St. Susan’s Center
Chautauqua Suites and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 5 to 9 p.m. Dinner, cash raffle and dessert auction. $50 per person. Tickets at stsusancenter.org/confections
Cinema Series: “Next Goal Wins”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Michael Fassbender as a maverick coach trying to turn the world’s worst soccer team around in 2014 for the World Cup Qualifiers. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
Erie Philharmonic Symphonic Series: “Mahler 3”
Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 8 p.m. For tickets see eriephil.org
SUNDAY, JAN. 21
Forest Lodge 166 F & A M Sunday Family Breakfast
The Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The all-you-can-eat menu (all you can eat is dine-in only) includes eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up will now be $11, children 5 to 12 are $5 and those under 5, free. Open to the public.
First Ward Falcon Club annual meeting and elections
341-343 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Doors open at 11 a.m., meeting at noon. Doors locked prior to elections. Food and refreshments follow. All members in good standing asked to attend.
Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua
Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., Chautauqua, 1 to 3 p.m. On-grounds sleigh rides by the Stateline Horseman’s Association. Tickets available at the Chautauqua Bookstore. Weather permitting.
MONDAY, JAN. 22
Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.
Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Business Builder Workshop: Insuring Your Business Success
Carlson Community Session, Lakeside Park, Mayville, 1 to 3 p.m. Aimed toward small businesses including those who operate as vendors or pop-ups. Do not need to be a Chamber member to attend. Presenters” Lawley Insurance and the Small Business Development Center. For details and to register, see the website: www.chqchamber.org
Anderson-Lee Library annual meeting
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 8 p.m. Public welcome to attend,.
TUESDAY, JAN. 23
County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors meeting
BWB Building, Second floor board room, 201 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10:30 a.m. Open to the public to attend in person or electronically via Live Stream on YouTube.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
Board of Directors for Portland, Pomfret, Dunkirk Sewer District meeting
Town of Dunkirk Town Hall, 4737 Willow Road, 1 p.m. Open to the public.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: “How to Master a Book Challenge”
536 Central Ave. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Topics include getting started with GOodreads, tracking progress digitally, finding a book that fits, electronic access to titles, expanding reading habits, online recommendations, in-person advice and accessing the NYPL. For details, call 716 366-2511.
Darwin R. Library presents: After-school all-ages storytime
7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.
St. Joseph’s bingo
Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7.
Children in the Stream/ 4H Youth Fly Fishing program class
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment is needed.
Sons of the American Legion monthly meeting
Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining is invited.
Cinema Series: “Next Goal Wins”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Michael Fassbender as a maverick coach trying to turn the world’s worst soccer team around in 2014 for the World Cup Qualifiers. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24
TOPS NY No. 890 meeting
First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.
Public Statement Hearings in PSG Case 23-G -0627 National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation for Gas Service
Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, in-person public statements at 1 and 6 p.m. See https:/dps.ny.gov/notices for details.
TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting
Tri-Church, 35 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-4226.
Blessed Mary Angela Weidner chicken drive-through dinner and can drive
BMA Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, 4 to 6 p.m. Half chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll and butter. Tickets $15. Purchase tickets at the Family Office (Holy Trinity), 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk or at Big RIck’s, Lake Shore Drive East, or after Masses at St. Hedwig’s and St. Hyacinth’s churches. Those desiring to donate deposit cans and bottles can drive to the back of the social center and their vehicles will be unloaded.
Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.
Movies at the Reg: Dream Scenario
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Nicolas Cage in the story of a man who begins to appear in the dreams of people he doesn’t know. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.