FRIDAY, MAY 3

Herbert Star crafts, lunch and bake sale

54 Central Ave., Brocton, community room, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Hot dog lunch for $6 includes macaroni salad, chips and pop or water. Donations of yard sale items or baked goods appreciated. Call 716 792-7585. Proceeds benefit resident activities.

Rummage sale and bake sale benefit

South Dayton Fire Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Wesley Community Church and South Dayton Food Pantry.

Fredonia First Methodist Church series of watercolor classes: part 5

25 Church St., 9:30 a.m. to noon. Teacher: local artist Ronnie Lafferty. Register for each class desired by texting or calling 716 640-8199. Limit of 12 per class. All painting supplies provided. Donations appreciated. Bring 2 plastic containers for water, several white paper towels, old, small clean hand towel not exposed to fabric softener, two number 2 pencils. A time of faith building devotions at each class This week: Learning to identify values.

South Dayton Library book sale

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.

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.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk 311 Curtis St. Jamestown, 2 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 716 665-2473. Limit 15 people. Must be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons 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.

Bemus Point Public Library fund=raiser

Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua, 57 Lakeside Drive, 4 p.m. Dinner and literary-themed cocktails, raffle baskets, gift cards. {Portion of the proceeds benefits the Bemus Point Library.

Juneteenth Celebration Committee’s annual “Taste of the South”

Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m. Take-out only. Southern-style African American down home barbecue featuring barbecue chicken, shredded pork, macaroni and cheese, green beans with white potatoes and cornbread. Taste of many southern dishes such as sweet potato casserole, corn on the cob, sweet potato pie and pineapple upside down cake. For details and tickets, contact Laurie at 716 785-7900.

Opening reception for art exhibit “Waterlogged”

Mary E. Seymour Library, 7344 N. Main St,, Stockton, 6 to 8 p.m. The show features ceramics and landscapes by Charlotte Mahaffy and Anna Reed.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members welcome.

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

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 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.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

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.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Corner of Washington Avenue and Lake Shore Drive E., across from the Clarion Hotel, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weather permitting. All types of vendors. For details, call 716 680-0958.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel breakfast

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lakeshore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.

Herbert Star crafts, lunch and bake sale

54 Central Ave., Brocton, community room, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Hot dog lunch for $6 includes macaroni salad, chips and pop or water. Donations of yard sale items or baked goods appreciated. Call 716 792-7585. Proceeds benefit resident activities.

Rummage sale and bake sale benefit

South Dayton Fire Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Wesley Community Church and South Dayton Food Pantry. Bag sale at noon.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Garden Symposium

Jamestown Community College Carnahan Center, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $30, $25 for Master Gardeners. Add lunch for $11. Speakers. For details, reservations, call 716 664-9502 ext. 224.

Villenova Cemetery spring cleanup day

VIllenova Cemetery, Cemetery Road, South Dayton, 9 a.m. Members and volunteers needed to clear branches, rake, and clear winter debris. Bring gloves, tools, rakes, water. Super Duper doughnuts provided.

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.

South Dayton Library book sale

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Native Plant Event

Westfield Nursery, Inc., 8320 W. Route 20, Westfield, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn from Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s Carol Markham and the Westfield Nursery staff. In addition to information about native plants, there will be the opportunity to see them and purchase them.

Alexander Findley Community Library’s Spring Craft Show Fundraiser

Findley Lake Fire Hall, 10372 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 30+ vendors. 50/50 raffle, vendor auction, homemade food, pie.

Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Day event

Erlandson Overview Park, 465 Oak Hill Road, Frewsburg, 11 a.m. Speaker: Charles “Chuck” DeAngelo. New plaques will be dedicated to those who recently passed away: Jack Rudy, Doug Stock and Don Brisky. New bricks will be added for ten workers who lost their lives while in the line of duty.

Dunkirk Public School presents: Sundance Farms Tortoises

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

Next Chapter Book Store presents: local author Dr. Karla-la and her mascot and muse Wanda the giant snail

12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. Dr. Karal-la is the author of “Wanda the Wandering Westfield Wonder’ and creator of “The Wanda-Ful Coloring Adventure.” for children of all ages. Anyone who stops by for the event will be gifted with a colorful glow in the dark mini snail.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. Ages 5 to 12. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Limit 10 children, pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Leon Historical Society events

Seasonal opening of museum. Route 62, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. features presentation and display of the Holland Land Company. Also, the Historical Church on Route 62 will open at 10 a.m. Tours are available where a guide will join you in your vehicle to show great shops in the area, making several stops and discussing the history of the area. Call Pat Bromley at 716 680-1161 for reservations.

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.

Art and Architecture on Screen: Titian: John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10. The greatest portrait artist of his era influenced modern art, culture and fashion.

Barker Library Book Club presents author Mindy Nichols Wendell

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. The local author will discuss her book “Light and Air.” All are welcome.

Movies at the Reg: Kung Fu Panda 4

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Po, the Dragon Warrior, becomes the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace and needs to protect the valley from evil sorceress and shape-shifter Chameleon (Viola Davis). $6 admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron.

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

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 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.

Closing of the Time Capsule and Elizabeth Fenton’s 200th birthday

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 2 to 4 p.m.

Centaur Stride training class series for volunteers – part 2 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.

East Town of Dunkirk Fire Department meat raffle

10949 S. Roberts Road, 7 p.m. Free refreshments.

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

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 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.

Fredonia College Symphony

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

SUNDAY, MAY 5

VFW Post 5007 Cinco de Mayo pool tournament

20 Sandhill Road, Gowanda, registration at noon, game starts at 12:30 p.m. Team – double elimination. $20 per team.

Cinco de Mayo Music Fest to benefit Chautauqua County Rural Ministry

Route 5 Event Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, noon to 7 p.m. Tickets $15 presale (call 716 785-7820) or $20 at the door. Bands include headliner Furious George from 5 to 7 p.m. as well as Derek Davis, Footsteps, Swamp Yankees, Two Towns, Pedro and the Smooth Cats. Food and drink included. Proceeds go toward the CCRM Friendly Kitchen and the Food Pantry, along with other operational needs.

Trinity Episcopal Church Cinco De Mayo taco lunch

11 Day St., Fredonia, noon. Musical performances, basket raffles. $8 advance tickets, $10 at the door. Email wats1397@fredonia.edu for details. Proceeds benefit Honduran children.

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.

Masterworks with Western New York Chamber Orchestra: Classics IV

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3 p.m. The WNYCO is joined by the Fredonia Chamber Choir, College Choir and Camerata for Rossini’s “Stabat Mater.” Glen Cortese, Conductor; Dr. Vernon Huff, Director. General public $20, students $5.