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SATURDAY, MARCH 16

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society annual flea market

Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, 8 a.m. to noon.

St. Patrick’s Day Rock and Roll Party at Harley-Davidson of Jamestown

1951 E. Main St., Falconer, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spin to win great prizes, giveaways and rider rewards points. Free food and beverages from 11 a.m. until gone.

New York State Maple Weekend

Various farm locations.

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.

Veterans 4 Christ brunch

Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for all veterans, active-duty military and plus one.

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.

Former Chautauqua County Historian presentation: “Chautauqua County Poor Farm and the Emigrant Train”

Michelle Henry will present this program via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. for the Western New York Genealogical Society. Register at WNYGS.org/meetings.

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.

First Ward Falcon Club annual Children’s Easter egg hunt and party

341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 1 to 4 p.m. For members’ children or grandchildren up to the age of 10. $5 registration fee per child. All children must be registered at the club rooms by March 10. Call Rich or Jeanette Jesse at 716 366-8427 for details.

JCC Commoners present: “Hamlet”

The Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre, 161 James Ave., Jamestown, 2 p.m. General admission $12; FSA/Senior 60+/Student $10; JCC student with ID $7. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Sheridan Memorial VFW Post #6390 St. Patrick’s Day Pre-Party

2556 Main Road (Route 20), Sheridan, 3 to 6 p.m. Live music and corned beef, cabbage and potato dinners. Public welcome.

St. John’s United Church of Christ meat loaf dinner

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $13, includes dessert. Reserve tickets by calling the church office at 716 366-0710. Use Eagle Street entrance.

Dom Polski Club ham and sausage party

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

South Dayton Fire Company ham and basket party

South Dayton Fire Co. Activities Hall, 34 Maple St., doors open at 6:15, spins start at 7 p.m. Family fun event, free refreshments, large basket raffle, door prizes, 50/50

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Emma”

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

Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382 Round and Square Dance

201 Aldrich St., 7 to 10 p.m. With Paul Zittle.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Winged Ox Players present: “My Name is Rachel Corrie”

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. One-woman play about Rachel Corrie, American diarist, activist and human rights advocate who traveled to Gaza in 2003 and was killed there. Talk-back session follows the play. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted to support Gaza relief. Presented by local Priest Jessica Frederick, who lived in the West Bank (Occupied Palestinian Territories) doing human rights documentation and advocacy work from 2007 to 2010.

Fredonia High School Theater Department presents: “Beauty and the Beast”

District auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. Approximately 100 students are involved in the production. Tickets $10. Reserved t ickets available at fredoniamusical.com. For details, contect Director Ben wendell at bwendell@fcsd.wnyric.org

Cinema Series: “The Boy and the Heron”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. A fantasy adventure where a boy follows a gray heron into a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead.. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Movies at the Reg: “The Boys in the Boat”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. Inspirational true story of underdog1936 University of Washington rowing team as they compete for gold at the Olympics in Berlin. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17

New York State Maple Weekend

Various farm locations.

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 are $11, children 5 to 12 are $6 and youth under 5, free. Open to the public.

Brocton Preceptor Beta Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi towel bingo

Brocton American Legion, 110 W. Main St., 1 p.m. Doors open at noon. Wide variety of colorful bath and beach towels for winners using player cards, Refreshments available, free punch and coffee.Chinese auction, 50/50s. Proceeds donated to families, individuals and organizations in need.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Emma”

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

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.

MONDAY, MARCH 18

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Books Unlimited Book Club

15 Main St., 7 p.m. This month’s selection: “The Front Porch Promise: and guest appearance by local author Debra Runge Meder.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19

ConnectLife Blood Drive

Hosted by Brooks-TLC Hospital System, 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All donors that day will get a coupon for a free pint of Perry’s ice cream. To schedule, call 726 529-4270.

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.

Youngerman Center stroke/head injury support group session

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provides educational information, opportunities to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. Free, open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Contact Julie Williams, coordinator, (716) 673-4618 or (716) 673-3203, for more information about attending.

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.

Community Forum about Brooks Memorial Hospital

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School, 336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn more, ask questions and get answers about delays in releasing state funds to start building the new modernized hospital. Lean more at bit.ly/buildbrooks

Sons of the American Legion Squadron 59 monthly meeting

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining, feel free to stop by the Post.

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.

Cinema Series: “The Boy and the Heron”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. A fantasy adventure where a boy follows a gray heron into a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead.. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Fredonia Jazz Combos

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, 8 p.m.

Fredonia Student Keyboard Association presents: Piano Recital

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

Renaissance Choir

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

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