FRIDAY, FEB. 23

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

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 Aubrey at 716 664-3608 ext. 110. This week’s topic: fighting and aggression.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

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

SUNY Fredonia Choral Music Festival master class with Dr. Stephen Gusukuma

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, noon to 1 p.m. Free event, open to the public.

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.

Fredonia Ukulele Jam Session

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, G138, Blue Lounge, 6 to 8 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Beginners and brush-up session at the beginning. Karaoke-style session – chord diagrams with a pointer will be projected. Ukuleles available to borrow. All tunes performed with a backing track. Singers welcome also. Free event.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “Edges” by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Contemporary song-cycle about young adults. Paul W. Mockovak, Director. General public $25 advance, $30 at door. Student $10 advance, $15 at door.

SATURDAY, FEB. 24

Sportsman’s Show

Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino Events Center, 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd., Salamanca, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cattaraugus County’s largest sportsman’s show. For details, call Buck Nosel, 716 450-5492.

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.

Signs of Spring at Audubon Community Nature Center

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, students 9 to 15, $6. Outdoor program. Reservations appreciated. Call 716 569-2345.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: T-Rex Tea Party

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. Aimed toward those young and young at heart. Hear dinosaur stories, learn about tea party manners, eat yummy treats and visit with a special secret guest. Feel free to wear favorite dinosaur attire. Registration required. Call 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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Poetry reading and book signing with author Nick Smith

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon. The local author will share excerpts of his collection of poems, “Cloudwalking” and answer questions about his 30-year career as a writer and filmmaker.

SUNY Fredonia Choral Music Festival open rehearsal with Dr. Stephen Gusukuma

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 1 to 3 p.m. Free event, open to the public.

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.

Fredonia Choral Festival

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m. General public $8, students free on advance, $2 at the door, general admission.

Ducks Unlimited, Northern Chautauqua Chapter annual banquet and auction

Blessed Mary Angela Parish, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. $60 ticket or $90 couple. For details, call 716 785-1409.

“On Ice” benefit for Aspire of WNY

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ice skating, curling, bumper cars, dinner, hot chocolate bar. Adults $35, children $20, under 5 free. Aspire supports individuals with disabilities in WNY.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Full Moon Winter Walk/Snowshoe and Campfire Gathering

Cassadaga Creek Wetland Preserve, 3770 Bloomer Road, Sinclairville, gather at 5:30 p.m. walk begins at 6. The Preserve is not accessible from the Route 60 side. Rent or bring own snowshoes. Free event, open to the public. Can choose to remain by the campfire and socialize during the walk time. Complementary hot chocolate, coffee and s’mores. Attendees are welcome to bring own beverages, snacks to share, and lawn chairs to sit by the fire. RSVP to 716 664-2166 ext. 1001. Leave name, number attending and contact email or phone number..

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “Edges” by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Contemporary song-cycle about young adults. Paul W. Mockovak, Director. General public $25 advance, $30 at door. Student $10 advance, $15 at door.

Movies at the Reg: “Mean Girls”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. A new twist on the classic about a new girl’s struggles with a group of popular girls. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.

Erie Philharmonic Pops Series: “Greatest Fantasy Hits II”

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

SUNDAY, FEB. 25

Sportsman’s Show

Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino Events Center, 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd., Salamanca, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cattaraugus County’s largest sportsman’s show. For details, call Buck Nosel, 716 450-5492.

Towel bingo raffle to benefit Gowanda Chamber of Commerce

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose #1382, 201 Aldrich St. Doors open at noon, event begins at 1 p.m. $5 admission, $1 extra board. Also 25 cent raffle, food available for purchase, Proceeds benefit the Gowanda Chamber of Commerce Christmas light project.

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.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “Edges” by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 2 p.m. Contemporary song-cycle about young adults. Paul W. Mockovak, Director. General public $25 advance, $30 at door. Student $10 advance, $15 at door.

Guest Artist Recital: Gianluca Farina, trumpet

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 2 p.m.

Have a Heart for 4-H Green Tie Affair Dinner

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham St., Celoron. Basket raffle and bake sale at 3 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m., followed by pie auction. Tickets $25 per person prior to Feb. 16, then $30. Purchase at the 4-H office at the JCC Carnahan Center, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown.

Erie Philharmonic Pops Series: “Greatest Fantasy Hits II”

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

The Lord’s Vineyard Lenten Taize prayer service

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Focusing on song, silence, and Scripture lasts about 40 minutes. Attendees are asked to arrive a few minutes early. Appropriate for Christians of any denomination. All are most welcome.Takes place every Sunday during Lent.