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SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, drop by during the time period of 7 to 11 a.m. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh and then release them. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets won’t be opened.

Trinity Episcopal Church rummage sale

11 Day St., Garland Church Hall, Fredonia, 9 a.m. Clean sale with items ready to be used and enjoyed, including kitchen items, small electronics, linens, holiday decor, summer clothes, purses and more. All items reasonably priced. Proceeds benefit community service projects.

Chautauqua Regional Genealogical Conference

Fluvanna Community Church, 3368 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register, see fentonhistorycenter.org

Ivory Cemetery annual meeting

Ivory Baptist Church, 633 Ivory Road, Frewsburg, 9 a.m. Light refreshments.

“Boots on the Ground” walkathon

Meet at Cassadaga Legion and Cemetery, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To walk or donate, call 716 595-3145. Proceeds benefit veterans.

Mayville Spring Market Day 1

Town of Chautauqua Offices, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music, food, kids’ activities, 50-50 raffle. Free for the public to attend, fee for vendors. Proceeds benefit the community-based not-for-profit-Inspire Good of WNY.

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.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Alstar EMS, 788 Monroe St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and anonymous. No questions asked. Liquids and sharps (needles) not accepted.

Dunkirk Public Library Yarn Arts Class

536 Central Ave., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All materials provided. Learn to knit or crochet, work on personal projects, meet other yarn artists. Hosted by Jared DeJesus, 716 679-6178.

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: author Joan Wahl

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon. The local author will offer her book “Summer Love in Music City” for sale and will sign copies. Cash only.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market annual membership meeting

Fredonia Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 1:30 p.m. All current vendors and community members.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “Abigail 1702” by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. Picks up where “The Crucible” left off. Set 10 years after the witch trials, main character Abigail Williams, accuser lives under an assumed name and tries to atone. A stranger and the Devil come looking for her. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

Centaur Stride training class series for volunteers – part 1 of 4

8488 Jones Road, Westfield, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Learn horsemanship on and off the horse, how to assist with riders and other ways to volunteer at the center. Registration $50. Call 716 326-4318.

Kiwanis Club of Westfield-Ripley annual turkey dinner Westfield YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets $12 for adults, $6 for children age 6 to 12 and free for 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Take-out or dine-in. Call 716 753-6098 for tickets or purchase at the door. Proceeds benefit the CASA Come to the Table event.

Auxiliary of the Silver Creek VFW, Samuel Cimino Post 6472 wine bingo

13 Main St, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission: $10. Assorted wines will be prizes for bingo winners. Also a raffle. Proceeds benefit veterans’ programs. Open to the public.

Fredonia Immersive Theater presents: “DERAILED (an original murder mystery)”

SUNY Fredonia, Horizon Room, lower level Williams Center, 7 p.m. Dinner included in price of ticket. Student production. Purchase tickets at the box office or see fredonia.edu/tickets

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. The story of a young farmer, his wife and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft in 17th century Salem, Mass. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

The Femmes of Rock

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. High energy rock performance fronted by four female violinists/vocalists. Live rock backing band, lights, choreography, comedy and more. $46.50 including fees.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble honoring Barry Kilpatrick upon his retirement

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Performance of Valerie Coleman’s FANFARE FOR UNCOMMON TIMES. Reception follows

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

1891 Fredonia Opera House annual 5k run/walk fund-raiser

Starts and ends in front of the Opera House/Village Hall, 9 a.m. Medals awarded for the top three finishers and in various age brackets. Swag bags for runners. Can be an “armchair runner” with a donations. Proceeds help maintain operations and programming. To volunteer, call 716 679-0891, ext. 3.

Mayville Spring Market Day 2

Town of Chautauqua Offices, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music, food, kids’ activities, 50-50 raffle, Chinese auction raffle. Free for the public to attend, fee for vendors. Proceeds benefit the community-based not-for-profit-Inspire Good of WNY.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

J. Carter Knapp Post, 8 Cedar Forestville, 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Louis Pelleter, Hanover supervisor and Silver Creek Historian. Any club member welcome to attend.

Gowanda Central School District can and bottle drive

Gowanda Middle School, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pickup can be arranged at https://forms.gle.FrwBFy7hLg2Pd8G66.

Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Co. chicken barbecue

Fire Hall, 30 Main St., noon. Full dinner $15: half chicken, scalloped potatoes, roll, pickles, applesauce, cookie. Coffee, soda available with meal. Half chicken only for $8.

Concerto Competition

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1 p.m. Free, open to the public.

Spring fling

Fredonia Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 1 to 6 p.m. Free admission, door prizes, raffle. Shop with local vendors and artisans.

Fredonia Harp Day Guest Artist Recital: Kaitlin Miller

SUNY Fredonia, 1080 Mason Hall, 1 p.m. Free event, open to the public.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “Abigail 1702” by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. Picks up where “The Crucible” left off. Set 10 years after the witch trials, main character Abigail Williams, accuser lives under an assumed name and tries to atone. A stranger and the Devil come looking for her. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

Chautauqua County Democratic Committee “Bowling for Ballots”

Lucky Lanes, Route 60, Fredonia, 2 to 5 p.m. Pizza, snacks, prizes, basket raffle. All who support Democratic candidates welcome, no bowling skill required. Admission $35 per person, $20 for children and students, includes 3 lines of bowling and shoe rental. To register, email CHQDem@gmail.com. Proceeds go toward campaigns of local Democrats.

Fredonia Harp Day Grad Finale Concert

SUNY Fredonia, 1080 Mason Hall, 4:30 p.m. Variety of ensemble music from folk songs to a polka will be performed by more than 20 harpists. Free event, open to the public.

MONDAY, APRIL 29

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club meeting

Dom Polski Club, 179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.

Leon Historical Society meeting

Route 62, 6:30 p.m.

Sinclairville Free Library hybrid book club

15 Main St., 7:30 p.m. Attend in person or via Zoom. Send link request to director@sinclairvillelibrary.org This month’s selection: “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the BIrth of the FBI,” by David Grann.

Saxophone Ensemble and Quartets

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

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