FRIDAY, MARCH 22

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

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

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.

Visiting Artist Lecture by Laylah Ali

SUNY Fredonia, McEwen Hall, room 209, 4 p.m. The artist will discuss her drawings which are featured in the exhibit “Is Anything the Matter: Drawings by Laylah Ali,” on display at the college’s Marion Art Gallery in the Rockefeller Arts Gallery.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 with Miranda Wilcox 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary Southern Tier Brewery Company first beer of the evening , variety of pizza, live music. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.

Pine Valley Junior-Senior High School presents: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

High school auditorium, 7827 Route 83, South Dayton. Arrive by 6 p.m. to check in and purchase concessions, show starts at 7. A 15 minute intermission. Presale tickets at $8 plus tax, adults; $5 plus tax students at https://oine-valley-drama-club.ticketleap.com/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee/ or $10 at the door adults; $6 students.

Holy Trinity presents: Stations of the Cross: A Live Contemporary Interpretation in music and candlelight

1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Includes reflections relevant to challenges of today, with live music by Holy Trinity’s own musicians and vocalists performing works of artists such as Billy Joel, Bryan Adams, Eric Clapton and Josh Groban.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Emma”

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

1891 Fredonia Opera House presents: comedian Tammy Pescatelli

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Pescatelli has starred in her own televised comedy specials, is a veteran of comedy showcases, is a regular on USO Comedy tours and has a number of film credits. Adults: $25, students: $10.

Cassadaga Valley Drama Club presents: “The Addams Family” school edition musical

J. Arthur France Auditorium, Cassadaga Valley Central Middle/High School, Route 60, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available on a link through the school’s website: cvcougars.org or balcony tickets at the door.

Fredonia Community Choir presents: “Sunrise Mass” by Ola Gjjeillo

Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. The Fredonia Community Choir Will perform additional works including one featuring baritone Daniel Ihasz. Free admission, donations accepted.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: Fredonia Dance Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theater, 7:30 p.m. A variety of dance styles featured by Fredonia’s Dance majors performing works choreographed by Dance faculty and guest artists. Paula J. Peters, Director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 door; students $5 advance, $10 door. Features the work of two BFA Dance alumni: Anna Fitzpatrick and Charles Fuller.

Audubon Lights

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8 to 10 p.m. Take a self-guided walk along a half-mile luminary-lit trail of forests and ponds glowing with lasers, spotlights, rain lights and more. Admission fee. Suggest bringing cash for optional purchase of small LED lights and/or glasses that refract the light. Bringing flashlights recommended.

Fredonia Jazz Flex-tet with James Burton III, trombone

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society annual flea market

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

New York State Maple Weekend

Various farm locations.

Festivals Fredonia Easter Festival

Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St., 9 a.m. to noon, breakfast features pancakes, eggs, sausage, drinks. Adults $7, ages 4 to 12 $5, 3 and under free. Pictures with Peter Cottontail. Craft vendors in the basement of Family Church Fredonia, 19 Church St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter egg hunt in Barker Common West at 12:30 p.m.

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.

Rabies Clinic

Village of Falconer Highway Department, 1 Colson Drive, 10 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration required. Call the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 716 665-2209. Free of charge to all dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets 3 months of age or older. Bring previous vaccination records. While supplies last, distemper shots and microchips available at no cost. People and pets must stay in vehicles. Animal handlers will transport the pets from the vehicle to the vet. Dogs must be on a leash, others in a container.

Hanover Garden Club presentation

Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Learn how to plan a garden and be introduced to the Community Seed Library located within the Anderson-Lee Library. Registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468.

Dunkirk Public School presents: Easter craft

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. Free event for kids.

Easter Carnival at Chautauqua Safety Village

2695 Route 394, Ashville, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 admission, free for ages 2 and under. Kettle corn, food beverages available for purchase. Free carnival games, carnival-style fun house, crafts, train ride, car tracks, Easter candy from the village buildings, bounce house as weather permits, visit with the Easter bunny for photo ops. Marty the Bubblegum Guy will perform at noon.

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.

Marvin House March Luncheon: Total Solar Eclipse

2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, noon. Buffet by Studio D Catering, presentation by Tom Traub of the Martz-Kohl Observatory. RSVP at 716 488-6206.

Live at the Met: Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $20 adults, $18 members, $10 students. Sung in French with English subtitles.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: Fredonia Dance Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theater, 2 p.m. A variety of dance styles featured by Fredonia’s Dance majors performing works choreographed by Dance faculty and guest artists. Paula J. Peters, Director. Reserved seating. General public Features the work of two BFA Dance alumni: Anna Fitzpatrick and Charles Fuller.

$20 advance, $25 door; students $5 advance, $10 door. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Museum presents: Dt. Miraslawa Wielopolska-Szymura

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence will discuss the world’s image of small town America as shaped by television and print media, especially Poland’s ideas. Light refreshments served.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County egg decorating event

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 3 to 7 p.m. Instructor David Sallye will teach a workshop on Pysanki, the Polish/Ukranian art of decorating Easter eggs.Commercial dyes will be used, so dress accordingly. No tuition, but goodwill offerings accepted to defray the cost of supplies. Registration required, leave message at 716 679-7944. Limit: 10 participants, but observers are welcome.

Our Lord’s Vineyard Holy Name and Fatima Society bake sale and roast beef dinner

St. Hyacinth’s Lyceum, 15 N. Pangolin St., Dunkirk, after the 4 p.m. St. Hyacinth’s Mass. Serving 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Two roast beef sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans. Take out or dine in.

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The Music of Donald Bohlen “90th Birthday Celebration”

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4:30 p.m. The retrospective concert encapsulates the musical career of the SUNY Fredonia School of Music Professor Emeritus, who has composed choral work, chamber music selections, compositions for solo piano, opera and music for film. Free event, public is welcome.

Cattaraugus County Hall of Fame banquet

Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382, 201 Aldrich St., 5 p.m. Reserve tickets before March 15, call Mark Benton at 716 770-8809.,

Spirit Tours at Fenton History Center

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $30 members, $35 non-members. Presenter: Kaycee Colburn, Fenton trustee, artist, paranormal investigator and spiritual intuitive. See the website for tickets.

Pine Valley Junior-Senior High School presents: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

High school auditorium, 7827 Route 83, South Dayton. Arrive by 6 p.m. to check in and purchase concessions, show starts at 7. A 15 minute intermission. Presale tickets at $8 plus tax, adults; $5 plus tax students at https://oine-valley-drama-club.ticketleap.com/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee/ or $10 at the door adults; $6 students.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Emma”

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

CCS Third annual Ladies Red Carpet Gala Disco Fever

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 7 to 11 p.m. Ladies only. Dancing, desserts, basket raffles, cash bar. Ages 21 and over. See the Collaborate Children’s Solution website for tickets. $25. Proceeds benefit the Prom Dress Experience and supports a life skills program for Arise Chautauqua.

Cinema Series: “Perfect Days”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Janitor Hirayama enjoys music on cassette tapes, books and taking pictures of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on beauty in the world. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Cassadaga Valley Drama Club presents: “The Addams Family” school edition musical

J. Arthur France Auditorium, Cassadaga Valley Central Middle/High School, Route 60, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available on a link through the school’s website: cvcougars.org or balcony tickets at the door.

Erie Philharmonic Symphonic Series: “Pictures at an Exhibition”

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

Fredonia College Symphony with Che Dixon (cello), Concerto Competition winner

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

Movies at the Reg: “Bob Marley: One Love”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. Celebrates the music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.

Audubon Lights

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8 to 10 p.m. Take a self-guided walk along a half-mile luminary-lit trail of forests and ponds glowing with lasers, spotlights, rain lights and more. Admission fee. Suggest bringing cash for optional purchase of small LED lights and/or glasses that refract the light. Bringing flashlights recommended.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

New York State Maple Weekend

Various farm locations.

Jamestown Coin Club Show

Herman Kent Post 777 (Celoron Legion), 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Coin dealers from western New York and northwest Pennsylvania will be buying, selling and offering free appraisals. For details, call 716 720-1591.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

Kosciuszko Polish Home, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Dunkirk Historian Diane Andrasik.Any club member is invited to attend.

St. Rose of Lima spaghetti dinner

11 Center St., Forestville, 11:30 a.m. to sold out. Dinner includes homemade sauce and meatballs, spaghetti, salad and dessert for $12. 550/50 raffle. Option of dine in or take-out.

Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Co. chicken barbecue

Firehall, 30 Main St., noon until sold out. 250 dinners available, also chicken halves. Meals consist of half chicken, scalloped potatoes, roll and butter, applesauce and a cookie. Price is $15. Halves $8. Dine in or take out.

Centaur Stride Therapeutic Horseback Riding Facility Walk-a-thon

Chautauqua Mall, meet in front of Old Navy at 1:30 p.m. for registration, walk begins at 2. For details, call 716 326-4318.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Emma”

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

Cassadaga Valley Drama Club presents: “The Addams Family” school edition musical

J. Arthur France Auditorium, Cassadaga Valley Central Middle/High School, Route 60, 2:30 p.m. Tickets available on a link through the school’s website: cvcougars.org or balcony tickets at the door.

Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser

YWCA Jamestown, 401 N. Main St., Jamestown, check in at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. walk begins, 6 p.m. light meal served, 7 p.m. event ends. 2km or 5km routes. All participants must register online. This friendly walk is in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.

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.