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.

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,

VFW Post 6472 Silver Creek Pearl Harbor remembrance

Sunset Bay State Marina Park, 12952 Alleghany Road, 11 a.m. Residents welcome to the wreath-laying ceremony to honor the Americans who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941.

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, crafts, gifts from Santa’s elves at Seymour library at 3 p.m. xChristmas 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.

SUNDAY, DEC. 8

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.

Christmas on the Lake

Clarion Hotel Conference Center

30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two ballrooms filled with local artisans. Free admission. Lunch specials by the Clarion.

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.

NSAA Holiday Art Show at 21 Brix

6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 10 a.m. to 5 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.

UUCNC service, potluck lunch

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Speaker: Rev. Ron Skowronski. Topic: “It’s beginning to look a lot like – Chrismashanukwanzakah.” If bringing dish to share, list ingredients.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hispanic Ministry Guadalupe celebration

St. Hedwig Church, corner of S. Roberts Road and Doughty Street, Dunkirk, following 11:30 a.m. Mass. After Mass will be the traditional procession from the church to St. Hedwig’s Social Hall, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. Theme basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, Everyone in The Lord’s Vineyard family invited, bring a dish to pass.

Fredonia Presbyterian Church Christmas Festival and Market

219 Central Ave., noon to 1 p.m. Browse through 300 nativities, listen to live music, enjoy cookies, a beverage. Fair trade and craft items available for purchase.

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..

Just Desserts Holiday Open House

McClurg Mansion, 20 E. Main St., Moore Park, Westfield, noon to 2 p.m. Hosted by the Chautauqua County Historical Society. Holiday decorations, array of refreshments.

Busti Old Fashioned Christmas Open House

Busti Historical Society, 3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 2 to 6:30 p.m. Cookie sale, free kids’ crafts, holiday market, live music, train rides by donation, wreath-making $15 (register at 716 483-3670 by Dec. 5), holiday tours of the historic Miller’s House and museum by donation.

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

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. See www.lbltj.com $25 adults, $17 ages 17 and under.

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.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet presents: “The Nutcracker”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 3 p.m. $20 to $47. Starring guest artists from the Dance Theater of Harlem Kamala Saara and Douadio Davis.

Tri-County Church presents Harmony Express Barbershop Chorus Christmas concert

35 E. Main St., Brocton, 4 p.m. Soup and sandwich lunch follows. No charge, free will donations accepted.

The Star Christmas concert

St. Gregory Church, 50 S. Pearl St, North East, 4 p.m. Featuring Tennessee Backporch, $25 adults, $15 students.

Southern Tier Bills BoosterClub watch party

First Ward Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, game time 4:25 p.m. Bills vs. LA Rams. Snacks, refreshments, provided. Members can bring dish to share, not required.

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.

St. John’s United Church of Christ “Christmas Vespers – the Music of Christmas”

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Features pianist Ann Rose, violist David Rose. Also taking part in the program will be their sons Billy and Manny. All are welcome. Free admission. Parking, handicapped accessibility at Eagle Street entrance. For details, call 716 366-00710.

Advent Night Prayer

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Lasts about 30 minutes. All welcome.

MONDAY, DEC. 9

AARP Defensive Driving Class part 1

Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9:30 a.m. Must also attend part 2 Dec. 10.

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

United Senior Citizens luncheon meeting

The Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 11:30 a.m. Menu: Italian sausage with peppers, onions, baked chicken, asparagus, mashed potatoes with gravy on the side, tossed salad. Send $15 check for each lunch made out to United Senior Citizens, sent to Evonne Hennebery, PO Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048 by Dec. 2 deadline.