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THURSDAY, DEC 5

Thursday Knitting Group

Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day 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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore & More Home School Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story Time and Take Home Craft

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

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Beginning Mah Jongg (American)

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required for this 18+ event. Call 716 672-8051.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka!

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. STEAM program for elementary students.

Darwin R. Baker Library presents: Santa’s Workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 5:45 p.m. For kids, tweens, teens 5th grade, up. Craft someone a snowflake charm bracelet or snowy lantern ornament. While crafting, sip hot chocolate, nibble on cookies, enjoy a holiday movie. No registration required.

Chautauqua County Parks Commission meeting

Jamestown Airport conference room, 3163 Airport Drive, 4 p.m. Public welcome.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 p.m. Read, discuss novels ranging from classics to contemporary. Reserve titles online, at the library or call 716 366-2511.

CHQ Professionals Group “Jingle at the Rocks”

64 on the Rocks, 64 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Raffles, appetizers, ugly sweater contest, music by DJ Gould, networking opportunities. Must be age 21+. Admission is $10 with donation of new, unwrapped toy or $20 without donation. All proceeds benefit the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots. Co-sponsored by Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary Club.

Hanging of the Greens

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, 6 to 8 p.m. Lighting of 18′ Christmas tree, create holiday crafts, musical performances. Cookies, refreshments, take-home cookie kits while supplies last. Free photo booth. Community welcome. Guardians must accompany children at all times. Stuff a bear for $5 cash while supplies last.

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.

“Tales of Wonder”

Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre, JCC, 161 James Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Unique theatrical show, written, directed by Mark W. Sasse, music by Shion Beak. Includes a poignant piece about a runaway slave in 1852 looking for shelter; Christmas in the Trenches, 1914; many more. Ticketed event.

Danza! Performing Academy presents: “Holiday Movie Magic”

1891 Fredonia Opera House. 9 Church St., 7 p.m. All tickets $15.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “The Book Women”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General seating. General public $20, $25 door; students $5 advance, $10 door. By Rachel Bublitz. Directed by Daniel F. Lenzian.

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/.

FRIDAY, DEC. 6

Herbert Star Apartments holiday craft and bake sale

54 Central Ave., Brocton, 9 a.m. to 3 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: Trails of Chautauqua County with Jacob Bodway

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6.

Connect Life blood drive

The Fitness Room, 3469 Central Ave., Dunkirk, noon. to 5 p.m. Every donor in December gets a free Buffalo Sabres ticket to a select game. To schedule an appointment, call 716 529-4270.

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.

RTPI Guided Gallery Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Limited to 15 people. Participants must either be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons can join in role-playing adventures. Contact the Library Director for details.

Fredonia Presbyterian Church Christmas Festival and Market

219 Central Ave., 3:30 to 6 p.m. Browse through 300 nativities, listen to live music, enjoy cookies, a beverage. Fair trade and craft items available for purchase.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Free Form Fridays

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Games, activities for older kids, families.

Lakeshore Flea Market

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

Lakewood Christmas in the Village

5 to 8 p.m. North Pole photos with Santa at the Village Christmas tree at 5 p.m.; sleigh rides on Chautauqua Avenue at 5 p.m.; outdoor movie “Home Alone 2” at Group Ther-Happy at 6 p.m., Christmas caroling at four corners at 6 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 to 12. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Limit of 10 children. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet presents: “The Nutcracker”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $20 to $47. Starring guest artists from the Dance Theater of Harlem Kamala Saara and Douadio Davis.

Danza! Performing Arts Academy presents “Holiday Movie Magic”

1891 Fredonia Opera House. 9 Church St., 7 p.m. All tickets $15.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “The Wizard of Oz”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com $25 adults, $17 ages 17 and under.

“Tales of Wonder”

Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre, JCC,161 James Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Unique theatrical show, written, directed by Mark W. Sasse, music by Shion Beak. Includes a poignant piece about a runaway slave in 1852 looking for shelter; Christmas in the Trenches, 1914; many more. Ticketed event.

Orchesis Winter Showcase: Keep on Dancing

SUNY Fredonia, Steele Hall, G01 Fieldhouse, 7 p.m. $8 general admission, $4 students.

SLT Academy presents: Holiday Special from Outer Space

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 7 p.m.Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation presents: Allegheny Regional Theatre Experiences – community youth exploring voice, acting, movement. Original jukebox musical written by the SLT academy. $10 adults, students, seniors $8.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “The Book Women”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General seating. General public $20, $25 door; students $5 advance, $10 door. By Rachel Bublitz. Directed by Daniel F. Lenzian.

SATURDAY, DEC. 7

United Methodist Church of Westfield pancake breakfast

101 E. Main St., 8 to 10:30 a.m. Pancakes, sausage patties, biscuits with sausage gravy, coffee, tea, juice, assorted fresh fruit. Basket raffles. Portion of proceeds benefit Centaur Stride.

Christmas in Clymer

8 a.m., shop, dine at local businesses, enjoy holiday music, specials. 11 a.m. French Creek Homeschool Craft Show, Edwards Chapel, 9277 Cherry Hill Road, admission by donation, 4:30 puppet show. 6 p.m. Santa visits at Clymer Central School, Light up Clymer, Christmas drawing. Fireworks at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Breakfast with Santa at Peek’n Peak

1457 Olde Road, Clymer, 8 a.m. to noon. Adults $25, kids $18. Breakfast buffet, craft stations, photo op with Santa, toy from Santa. Add hot chocolate bar for $7. Reservations required. Call 716 355-4141 ext. 7146.

Al Tech and Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees invited.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New and vintage items. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. 50/50. Saturday breakfast of coffee, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits or lunch of homemade soup of the week, pizza and wings can be purchased.

Fredonia Presbyterian Church Christmas Festival and Market

219 Central Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Browse through 300 nativities, listen to live music, enjoy cookies, a beverage. Fair trade and craft items available for purchase.

Herbert Star Apartments holiday craft and bake sale

54 Central Ave., Brocton, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Miracle on Main Street

Barker Common, Fredonia. 10 a.m. Santa comes to town with activities for kids and the whole family including caroling, carolers, visits and storytimes with Santa, Mrs. Claus, build a gingerbread house, craft/vendor show, kids’ craft workshop, basket raffle, Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, donut decorating, Paul’s rocket stove, Village holiday tree lighting in the park, refreshments, blood drive, shopping, free screening of the Polar Express at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House at 4 p.m., Christmas carols on the Barker Museum’s 130 year old organ at 3 p.m., e.da.co Eclectic Dance Company at 5:15, Fredonia Central School carolers 5:30, more.

Christmas Wonderland at the Depot – Village of Mayville

16 Water St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donuts, cookies with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa’s elves, classic Christmas stories with Mrs. Claus, craft tables, music, decorated trees, toy drive, face painting, handmade gifts workshop.

Infinity’s Holiday Art Market

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center, 301 E. Second St., Jamestown AND Pearl City Clay House, 220 E. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop local, handmade arts, crafts. Free-will donation will support music and arts education for children, teens at the Infinity Center.

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.

Christmas Thru the Village in Findley Lake

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Santa, Mrs. Claus, carriage rides, Christmas carolers, hot chocolate bar, shopping throughout the town, maybe the Grinch.

Lakewood Christmas in the Village

10 a.m. Build a snowman, candy cane relay races at Santa’s Workshop; 10 a.m. make and take Christmas cards, letters to Santa at Lakewood Library; 11 a.m. live tree carving with Vince the Tree Guy at Santa’s Workshop; Human Library at Group Ther-Happy at 1 p.m.

Busti Fire Department Craft Bazaar

886 Mill Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craft vendors, Chinese auction, refreshments.

Randolph holiday event

Randolph Central School, craft show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Downtown shopping pass event. Magical Christmas show at Randolph Library at 10 a.m. Visit with Santa 11 a.m., wine tasting at Countryside Wine and Spirits, Light up the Night Christmas parade at 7:30 p.m.

Swedish Open House at Peterson Farm

3260 Fluvanna Ave.Ext., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Swedish smorgasbord, purchase Swedish specialty foods. GIft shop with imported items. Sampler plates available 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuscany Market & Deli Merry Little Christmas Market

450 E. Main St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mini small business market, hot chocolate, sweet treats, specials, shopping, small plates, toy drive, fresh-cut Christmas trees, artisan wreaths, more.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Make a gingerbread house

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. All ages invited to construct a house of graham crackers, frosting, lots of sweet treats. Pre-registration required to ensure adequate supplies. Call 716 934-3468.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Exploring Nature’s Bounty: Making Ornaments from Natural Objects

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Christmas Family Sing Along with Hope Fredrickson

15 Main St., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Open to the community,

Sugar Plum Saturday

North East merchants and Gibson Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unique gifts, free horse & carriage rides, caricatures, market, Santa’s Workshop featuring crafts, letters to Santa for kids. Winter market, Ridge Building, Melon Vetera’s Outreach Campus. Walk through for light displays, more. Pizza with Santa at St. Gregory’s School, 136 W. Main St., North East, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Holidays at the Lodge at RTPI

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 per person admission includes access to current exhibitions. Bird ornament decorating, visit with Santa, hot chocolate, area choral groups. 11 a.m.: Chautauqua Lake HS Choir; 11:30 a.m.: Falconer Library story Time; 12 p.m.: Westfield Westwinds Chamber Choir; 1 p.m.: Southwestern Choraliers; 1:30 p.m.: Community sing-along; 2 p.m. JHS Madrigal Singers. Museum store open.

NSAA Holiday Art Show at 21 Brix

6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shop from the display of local artists’ photography, ceramics, fiber arts, watercolors, oil and acrylic paintings, mixed media, jewelry, more. 21 Brix Tasting Room open.

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.

Christmas at the Station

Lake Shore Railway Museum, 31 Wall St., North East, PA, noon to 4 p.m. Caboose rides, telegrams to Santa, model trains, more. Lunch served in dining car 12 to 2:30 p.m..

The Amazing Nick Mambretti Magic Show

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 1 to 2 p.m. Free event, limited seating. For tickets, see Collaborative Children’s Solutions.

Jamestown Winter Festival and Holiday parade

Downtown Jamestown, 1 to 8 p.m. Activities for children, adults during day, gingerbread/candy lane parade at 6 p.m. Christmas tree lighting, fireworks.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “The Book Women”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 2 p.m. General seating. General public $20, $25 door; students $5 advance, $10 door. By Rachel Bublitz. Directed by Daniel F. Lenzian. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

SLT Academy presents: Holiday Special from Outer Space

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 2 p.m.Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation presents: Allegheny Regional Theatre Experiences – community youth exploring voice, acting, movement. Original jukebox musical written by the SLT academy. $10 adults, students, seniors $8.

Orchesis Winter Showcase: Keep on Dancing

SUNY Fredonia, Steele Hall, G01 Fieldhouse, 2 p.m. $8 general admission, $4 students. Another performance at 7 p.m.

Holiday open house at Fenton History Center

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 2 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Santa visit, refreshments available, live music in dining room.

“Tales of Wonder”

Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre, 161 James Ave., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Unique theatrical show, written, directed by Mark W. Sasse, music by Shion Beak. Includes a poignant piece about a runaway slave in 1852 looking for shelter; Christmas in the Trenches, 1914; many more. Ticketed event. Another performance at 7 p.m.

Bowling fundraiser for Butch Rolle Foundation

Jamestown Bowling Company, 850 Foote Ave., Jamestown, 2 to 5 p.m. Former Buffalo Bill Butch Rolle’s foundation offers educational support, meals, mentoring, information support services, advocates state, education policies that benefit students. A Jamestown area student will be a scholarship recipient. The Butch Rolle Experience band will perform at Wicked Warren’s, 119 W. Third St., Jamestown from 9 p.m. to 12. For details, call 716 450-3414.

Light up Cassadaga

Ames Common, Santa will arrive by fire truck at 3:30 p.m. Free hot chocolate, fire pits, live Nativity, snacks inside Park Church, children’s activities, snacks at library, Christmas caroling, initial lighting of holiday lights of the park at 5 p.m.. Valley Community Choir concert at church at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Citizens for a Better Cassadaga. For details, call 716 785-4882.

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name and Rosary Societies Weidner’s chicken barbecue, bake sale

Parish Lyceum, Pangolin Street by St. Hyacinth’s Church, Dunkirk. 4 to 6 p.m. Eat in or take out, no drive-through service. $15. Tickets at BIg Rick’s Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides

Burch Farms Country Market, 9210 Sidehall Road, North East, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Departs every 30 minutes. Reservations required, includes ride, cookies, cocoa, coffee, mulled apple wine, wine sampling. $200 for up to 16 people. Call 814 725-0747.

Light up Cassadaga

Ames Common, gathering with Santa, refreshments, singing, initial lighting of holiday lights.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “The Wizard of Oz””

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com $25 adults, $17 ages 17 and under.

Springville Center for the Arts presents: Scottish Band Cantrip

Carol Mongerson Theater, 37 N. Buffalo St., 7 p.m. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at door. Available online at SpringvilleArts.org.

Fredonia Holiday Choral Concert

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Features Chamber Choir and College Choir directed by Dr. Vernon Huff; Camerata directed by Brent Weber. 12 works. Also student soloists, performance by faculty member Dr. Sarah Hamilton, oboe. Free event.

The Grandview of Ellington presents: We Speak Canadian Band

1116 W. Hill Road, 8 p.m. to midnight. Pop/rock cover band. For details, call Deven at 716 489-7615.