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THURSDAY, OCT. 31

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’ Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School-age storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 6 to 12. Stories, crafts, games and other activities. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes and fun crafts. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium for elementary students

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Play, create, inspire, imagine.

Trick or treating in Dunkirk

4 to 7 p.m. Children should only visit houses with porch lights on.

Trick or treating in Fredonia/Pomfret

4:30 to 8 p.m. When out of candy or choosing to end trick or treating, residents asked to turn off their porch lights.

Trick or treating in Cassadaga

5 to 7 p.m. throughout the village. The American Legion Auxiliary, 1280 will hand out candy, fruit, books in front of the Legion, 228 Maple Ave.

Trick or Treat through the Village of Mayville

S. Erie Street, 5 to 8 p.m. Games, treats, more.

Trunk or Treat at W. Portland Baptist Church

7081 E. Route 20, 5 to 8 p.m. Come in costume. Food, games, prizes, crafts, treats, pumpkin decorating. Family fun.

Silver Creek Halloween events

Trick or treating in the village 5 to 8 p.m. Silver Creek Kiwanis Club Trunk-or-Treat event begins with Halloween parade from the Village Hall to the Village square. Dining car open in the municipal parking lot during trick or treat hours.

Dunkirk Elks bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m.

Ekstasis 2.0 Young Artists Recital

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 5:30 p.m. Free event. Selections from both the solo and chamber repertoire performed by classical musicians from the SUNY Fredonia School of Music.

Ripley Halloween hours

6 to 8 p.m.

Westfield trick or treating hours

6 to 8 p.m.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Main Street Studios presents: “The Wizard of Oz”

50 Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Reserve tickets at www.mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Legally Blonde – The Musical”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public:$25 advance, $30 at door; student/child: $10 advance, $15 at door. Based on the novel, movie. Director: Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.

Guest Artist Recital: Duo Beumer, saxophone; Van Ham, piano with Wildy Zumwalt, saxophone

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

FRIDAY, NOV. 1

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Friday – The Great Outdoors with Rick Rupprecht

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members, $6 children 9 to 15. Can bring a bag lunch, visit with speaker following the presentation.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 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. No registration required.

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.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. New and vintage items. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. Fish fry and full service bar available. Reservations recommended for fish fry. Dine in or take out.

Art Discovery program presents: “Day of the Dead” event

Fellowship Hall of Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. Installation of two ofrendas with artifacts, informational displays, traditional music, foods, chance to create a memento of a departed loved one to add to the ofrenda, a place of joyful remembrance. All welcome.

Main Street Studios presents: “The Wizard of Oz”

50 Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Reserve tickets at www.mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Legally Blonde – The Musical”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public:$25 advance, $30 at door; student/child: $10 advance, $15 at door. Based on the novel, movie. Director: Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord.

Fredonia Free Improvisation

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

SATURDAY, NOV. 2

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. Any retiree invited to attend.

Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382 craft and vendor show

201 Aldrich St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quilts, towels, candles, soaps, homemade crafts, jewelry, aromatherapy, vintage gifts, clothing, more. Over 30 vendors. Food, 50/50, basket raffle.

Fredonia First Methodist Church annual craft/vendor show

25 Church St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. glass, slate articles, plastic canvas, Christmas decorations, Tupperware, soaps, cards, paintings, prints, note cards by Ronnie Lafferty.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Findley Lake Fall craft show

Findley Lake Fire Hall, 10372 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Turkey visit with Farmer Mike of Sun-Dance Kids Farm

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Free event, all welcome. Registration required. Email childrenslibrarian@barkerlibrary.org

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.

Farm to Table dinner

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 410 Main St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. social hour, dinner 6:30 p.m. Catered by Elegant Edibles with locally sourced food. Includes 1 drink ticket, then cash bar. $40 per person. Also a basket raffle. Celebration of Jamestown Public Market.

Main Street Studios presents: “The Wizard of Oz”

50 Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Reserve tickets at www.mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz

Live on Stage – “Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Stars Suzanne O. Davis. In addition to the Tapestry album, includes songs written by King and her husband Gerry Goffin in the ’60s. Sing-along audience interactive performance. $27 adult, $25 Opera House member, $10 student.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Legally Blonde – The Musical”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public:$25 advance, $30 at door; student/child: $10 advance, $15 at door. Based on the novel, movie. Director: Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord.

SUNDAY, NOV. 3

Ripley Rod & Gun Club Turkey Shoot and Raffle

9820 Rod & Gun Club Road, starts at noon. Food, beverage available for purchase. Bring own ammo.

First Sunday Storytime at Audubon

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Reservations by day before. Free for children, adults. Stay to explore indoor play area, live animals, exhibits.

Fredonia Flute Ensemble and Bassoon Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.

Fredonia Chamber Made Guitar

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