SATURDAY, FEB. 1

Cassadaga Winter Festival

Frozen 50K at Cassadaga Community Room/Fire Hall, 22 Mill St., 8 a.m. Aid station at starting point of 3.1 mile loop around lake. Complete as many loops as desired. Warming location inside community room, restrooms. Take as many breaks as desired, which will be counted in finish time. No cut-off times. Call 716 353-1288. Vendor show at Cassadaga American Legion, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Light lunch available. Noon to 2 p.m. fun on the beach on Park Avenue. Fire pits, S’mores, tether ball, street hockey, prize drawings, ice sculpture carving. Chili, hot chocolate provide by Park Church. Coffee for sale at 3 Lakes Cafe. At 1 p.m., SCREAM Polar Dip for $20, in memory of Dennis Collins. Proceeds benefit Cassadaga Library. From 2 to 4 p.m. at the library, 18 Maple Ave., Tonya and her goats, craft, treats, stories for all ages. 5 to 7 p.m. Soup-er bowl soup cook-off at Park Church, 25 Maple Ave., no cost to enter or attend. Salad, bread also provided by the church.

Al Tech, Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees meeting

Denetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

New York Musky Expo

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two day event, $15 Saturday, $20 both days with lure swap, access to all seminars. Kids 12 and under, free. $3 off for active/retired veterans, current first responders. Cash only event. 70+ vendor booths, entertainment, keynote speakers, demos, professional guide seminars.

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.

Lake Erie Wine Country Wine & Chocolate Month

21 unique wineries provide perfectly decadent pairings for their wines. For more details and to purchase tickets, see www.lakeeriewinecountry.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.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater Open Mic, Jam event

39 W. Main St., sign-up 12:30, event begins at 1 p.m. Backline setup provided, bring instruments, plug in, play. Free admission. Food, beverages available. For details, call JB Martin, 716 244-7996.

Cassadaga Winter Festival Ice-Scream Dip

Cassadaga Beach, 1 p.m. Give-aways, prizes for best costume, oldest, youngest. Registration $20. Proceeds benefit the library. 2025 dip in tribute to Dennis Collins.

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., weather permitting. Rides start at 1 p.m. leaving every half hour from the parking lot near the Chautauqua Bookstore with the last ride at 3 p.m. Adults $5, children $3. Tickets at bookstore. Wagons are uncovered, dress for weather.

Ethos presents: Lindsey Goodman, flute

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

SUNDAY, FEB. 2

Lake Erie Wine Country Wine & Chocolate Month

21 unique wineries provide perfectly decadent pairings for their wines. For more details and to purchase tickets, see www.lakeeriewinecountry.org

New York Musky Expo

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two day event, $15 Saturday, $20 both days with lure swap, access to all seminars. Kids 12 and under, free. $3 off for active/retired veterans, current first responders. Cash only event. 70+ vendor booths, entertainment, keynote speakers, demos, professional guide seminars.

21 Brix Soupin’Sunday

6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sold out. Enjoy a bowl of homemade soup by Duper’s and glass of wine.

Cassadaga Winter Festival

Cornhole tournament at American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., registration at 11 a.m., event begins at noon. 1 to 3 p.m., sledding at Cassadaga Country Club, 55 Frisbee Road, bring own equipment. Hot chocolate, cookies available. At 2:50 p.m. meet for 3 p.m. tour, then cross country skiing/snowshoeing at Cassadaga Nature Park, 8115-8119 Route 60. Bring own equipment, carpool if possible..

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.

Inaugural The Lord’s Vineyard Chili Contest

St. Hedwig’s Social Hall, Townsend St., Dunkirk, 1 p.m. $10 entrance fee allows tasting, voting for all chilis. Snacks, desserts, drinks available. To compete, call/text Heather 716 410-4028. Prizes. Donations go toward moving sacred objects within The Lord’s Vineyard.

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., weather permitting. Rides start at 1 p.m. leaving every half hour from the parking lot near the Chautauqua Bookstore with the last ride at 3 p.m. Adults $5, children $3. Tickets at bookstore. Wagons are uncovered, dress for weather.

“12 Angry Men” at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.

American Legion Post 62 Four Chaplains Ceremony

Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4 p.m. Commemorates the sinking of an American troop ship in WWII and the chaplains who gave their life vests to others in need. Open to members, accompanied guests.

Ethos presents: Lindsey Goodman, flute

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

MONDAY, FEB. 3

“One Laugh at a Time” Memory Cafe

National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. For people living with memory loss plus caregivers, family. Experience museum’s interactive touch-screen exhibits, theater presentations at own pace. Socialize, refreshments. Complimentary event. Pre-register at ComedyCenter.org/memorycafe.

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

Faculty Recital: I-Fei Chen, Jessica Tong, Michael Sheppard

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

TUESDAY, FEB. 4

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.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Darwin R. Library presents: After-school all-ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Chautauqua County Planning Board monthly meeting

Dunkirk Fire Murphy Training Grounds, 665 Brigham Road, Dunkirk, 4 p.m. For details, call Emma Cook, 716 363-3621.

St. Joseph’s bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

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

Free fly-tying fishing classes

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costelly Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Instructor Alberto Rey. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment needed.