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THURSDAY, FEB. 1

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Hear My Voice: Women’s Suffrage

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.

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. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore & More for elementary-aged students

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Faculty Book Launch: Melinda Wendell

SUNY Fredonia, Fenton Hall, room 105, 5 p.m. The author’s book, “LIGHT AND AIR,” is the story of a mother and daughter hospitalized at the J. N. Adam Hospital for Tuberculosis in 1935. The event will include a reading, Q&A, book signing with refreshments and a raffle. Open to the public.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact the library at 716 366-2511 to reserve the book of the month.

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.

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Student Recital Night

Infinity Arts Cafe, 300 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free, open to the public. From classical pieces to modern tunes. Snacks and beverages available for purchase.

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, FEB. 2

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday

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.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County presents: Imbolc Gathering

222 Temple St. Fredonia, 5:30 p.m. International craft activity and churning of butter, followed by a vegetarian meal. Candlelight service at 7 p.m. Bring a favorite candle. RSVP at 716 679-7944. Childcare available upon request.

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.

New Horizons Band spring session

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall. Ensembles/lessons 3 to 3:45 p.m., band practice 4 to 5:30 p.m. Fee for those who own or rent an instrument $105.

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 bar available.

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Kaleidoscope Night

Infinity Arts Cafe, 300 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free, open to the public. Student bands, dance students, theater students. Snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Silver Creek High School presents: “Macbeth” District auditorium. 1 Dickinson St., 7 p.m. Tickets: $8 for students/senior citizens and $10 for general admission. Purchase at seatyourself.biz/silvercreekhs. Rescheduled event due to weather.

Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: “Cinderella”

GHS District auditorium, Prospect Street, 7 p.m. $8 adults, $5 seniors and students. Presale at www.showtix4u.com/events/gowandacinderella or at the door.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “The Outsiders”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

SATURDAY, FEB. 3

Warren County Winterfest

Chapman State Park, Pleasant Township, Warren, 7:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. Races, polar plunge, fun.

Frozen 50K

Village of Cassadaga Community Room, 22 Mill St., 8 a.m. No frills event. Run one to ten 5K loops at the Lower Lake. Race Day registration $30 per person or pre-register at https://coachmarkwilson.com/races-and-events. Post-race pancakes and sausage.

Al Tech/Specialty Steel Retirees breakfast meeting

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

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.

New York Musky Expo

Chautauqua Suites Hotel, 215 Lake Road, Mayville, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Educational seminars, both days, professional guides, lodging, gear, terminal tackle, reels, nets, rods, lures and more. Food available, evening activities, family-friendly. Pricing: 1 day $15, 2 days $20. Children 12 and under free. Can stay at Chautauqua Suites Hotel for $69 with breakfast buffet in the morning. Karaoke at night. See New York Musky on Expo on Facebook for details.

Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon

Chautauqua Health and Fitness, Thurner Community Center, 4840 W. Lake Road, Chautauqua, 9 a.m. 15 minute swim in indoor pool, 15 minute cycling session on stationary bike, 15 minute run on a treadmill. Invent is in honor of Marty Miller. Co-sponsored by the Suicide Prevention Alliane of Chautauqua County. See the Kick Cabin Fever Facebook page for costs and registration.

Doors Open Jamestown

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free day at participating Jamestown-area museums and attractions including Audubon Community Nature Center; Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center; Chautauqua Sports of Fame: *Fenton History Center; Infinity Visual and Performing Arts; Jamestown Prendergast Library; Lucile M. Wright Air Museum; *Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, Martz-Kohl Observatory; Marvin Community House; *National Comedy Center; *Northwest Arena; Pearl City Clay House; Partridge-Sheldon House, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts; Robert H. Jackson Center; Roger Tory Peterson Institute; and Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club. Those marked with an asterisk require pre-registration and some fees may apply at some venues. For details, visit www.jtny.events

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.

Sinclairville Free Library Read-a-thon 15 Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 716 962-5885 to sponsor a reader or pick up a sponsorship form to participate in the Read-a-thon and help raise the library’s contribution to the Pilcrow Foundation grant.. Book plates will be placed in each new book acknowledging every participating individual’s donation. Refreshments offered during the Read-a-thon; prizes awarded.

Fredonia-Pomfret Republican Committee meeting

Darwin R. Barker Library Community Room, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Guest speaker: Marty Proctor, Vice Chair of the Legislature. Also a discussion of the upcoming election calendar. All registered FredoniaPomfret Republicans encouraged to attend.

Cassadaga Winter Festival

At 11 a.m., snow sculpture contest at Cassadaga Beach, sponsored by Cassadaga Lakes Association. Also ice sculptor pro Jared Chrispel will create a masterpiece on the beach, finishing around 1 p.m. Noon to 2 p.m.: fun on the beach – DJ Dennis, firepits, s’mores, tetherball, street hockey, free chili and hot chocolate, prize drawings by the Village of Cassadaga, Citizens for a Better Cassadaga and Park Church. 1 p.m.: “Ice Scream Polar Dip,” sponsored by The RED House ($20 entry fee). 2 p.m.: Program with Sundance Farm at the Cassadaga Branch Library, 18 Maple Ave. .7 to 10 p.m.: celebration at Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., with Party McFly. Food by Duper’s. For details, call 716 665-8855.

Lakeshoremane 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.

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.

Kaleidoscope Family Series presents: “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Written by playwright Mike Kenny and performed by the Tutti Frutti Theater Company of England. General public $16, student/child $12.

South Dayton Legion Post #1593 beef on weck dinner

4 Mill St., 5 to 7 p.m. $12 per person. For info and tickets, call the Post at 716 988-3251 or Bonnie at 716 467-7521. Dine in or take out.

Movies at the Reg: “Wonka”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Timothee Chalamet in the story of the young Willy Wonka determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.

Silver Creek High School presents: “Macbeth” District auditorium. 1 Dickinson St., 7 p.m. Tickets: $8 for students/senior citizens and $10 for general admission. Purchase at seatyourself.biz/silvercreekhs. Rescheduled event due to weather.

Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: “Cinderella”

GHS District auditorium, Prospect Street, 7 p.m. $8 adults, $5 seniors and students. Presale at www.showtix4u.com/events/gowandacinderella or at the door.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “The Outsiders”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

Cinema Series: “The Boys in the Boat”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. The inspirational true story of the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold in the Berlin Summer Olympics. Directed by George Clooney. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

SUNDAY, FEB. 4

New York Musky Expo

Chautauqua Suites Hotel, 215 Lake Road, Mayville, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Educational seminars, both days, professional guides, lodging, gear, terminal tackle, reels, nets, rods, lures and more. Food available, evening activities, family-friendly. Pricing: 1 day $15, 2 days $20. Children 12 and under free. Can stay at Chautauqua Suites Hotel for $69 with breakfast buffet in the morning. See New York Musky on Expo on Facebook for details.

Ellington Community Church 196th anniversary celebration

5009 Thornton Road, 10 a.m. Special music by Tim Stahlman and 80 years of church memories shared by Lucille Frost. Lunch will follow the service.

Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382 towel bingo

201 Aldrich St., doors open at noon, bingo starts at 1 p.m.

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.

Cassadaga Winter Festival Sledding at the Cassadaga Country Club, 55 Frisbee Road, 1 to 3 p.m. as snow total allows. Hot chocolate and cookies. Cross country skiing/snowshoeing or hike depending on snow, bring own equipment. Meet at Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park at 2:45 p.m. Guided tour at 3. For details, call 716 665-8855.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club annual meeting and election of officers

1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, 1 p.m. sharp. Doors will be locked at 1 p.m..

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.

American Legion Post 62 ceremony in observance of the 81st anniversary of the sinking of the USS Dorchester

211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 2 p.m. The event will be attended by Legion officials and clergymen who will present programs in honor to observe the anniversary and to honor the four valiant chaplains who gave their lives to save others. All are welcome to attend and pay tribute to the chaplains.

Trinity Church Women 91st Epiphany Tea

Garland Hall behind Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St. Fredonia., 2 p.m. Guest speaker: Deborah Dibble , Director of the Student Health Center, SUNY Fredonia. Topic: the school’s new Student Food Insecurity Program. Silver tea service will be used and a variety of tea foods will be provided. Those who plan to attend are asked to bring along some single serving non-perishable meals such as mac/cheese, soups, rice dishes, noodle dishes etc.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “The Outsiders”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

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