Coming up…
SATURDAY, FEB. 15
Mayville Winter Festival hosted by Inspire Good of WNY
Ice castle, ice ball bowling, wooden castle, snow sculpture contest, Kids’ Zone, face painting, vendors, karaoke, chili cook-off, Mayville Library book sale, train depot open, Vintage, antiques road show, more. Fireworks 8 p.m..
Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Breakfast with the Birds
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 to 11 a.m. Adults $14, Children 3 to 15 $10, Nature Center members Nature Center members $10, ages 2, under free. Pancake breakfast, bird quizzes bird programs, volunteers to explain bird counts, identification of hard to identify birds. Register by Feb. 10. Dress for weather. Can also purchase basket raffle tickets.
Winter Craft/Vendor Show at Chautauqua Suites
215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
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.
Veterans 4 Christ and Dwyer indoor picnic
Tri-Church Parish, 42 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans, active military, and a guest. No speaker this month.
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
Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham St., Celoron, 10 a.m. $20 per individual race.
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.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Winter Sowing Workshop
7 Day St., Fredonia, 12 to 1 p.m. Learn to start native wildflower seeds in a 1 gallon plastic jug. Ages 13+. Bring own seeds or check some out from the library. Registration required. Call 716 672-8061
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.
Hanover Memorial American Legion Post 148 spaghetti dinner
Silver Creek VFW, 13 N. Main St., 3 to 7 p.m. $12. All dinners served with salad, bread, butter, dessert. Also basket raffle, 50/50 money drawing.
St. Joseph’s Church of Gowanda community meal
St. Joseph’s Church, 26 Erie St., Gowanda, church basement, 4 to 6 p.m. Menu: soup, sandwich slices, chips, dessert. Eat-in only.
St. John’s United Church of Christ spaghetti w/Italian sausage dinner
733 Central Ave. (via Eagle Street parking lot), Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. $13. Reservations recommended; call 716 366-0710.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel salisbury steak dinner
165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, after 4:30 Mass. Eat in $13, take out $15. Salisbury steak with mushroom, onion gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert. Call 716 934-2233 by Feb. 10 to reserve.
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel FIRE & ICE Celebration
10 Dunham St., Celoron, 5 to 9 p.m. Ice sculptures, music, light hors d’oeuvres, chili, chowder, fireworks. $38 per person. No one under 21 admitted.
Donna the Buffalo and Charity Nuse Live at The Spire Theater
317 E. Third St., Jamestown, doors open 6 p.m., Charity Nuse performs at 7 p.m., Donna the Buffalo at 8:30 p.m. All ages. $35 until Feb. 13, $40 Feb. 14, day of show.
RO Society presents: “A Night of ROmance
Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St., 7 to 11 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres, music, Chinese auction. Presale tickets, $25, call Maggie 716 785-2164. At the door $30.
SUNDAY, FEB. 16
Forest Lodge 166 F & A M Sunday Family Breakfast
The Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The all-you-can-eat menu (all you can eat is dine-in only) includes eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $12, children 5 to 12 are $6 and youth under 5, free. Open to the public.
Mayville Winter Festival hosted by Inspire Good of WNY
Ice castle, ice ball bowling, wooden castle, snow sculpture contest, Kids’ Zone, hot dog eating contest. Runs through 4 p.m.
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
Winter Craft/Vendor Show at Chautauqua Suites
215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service
222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. or via Zoom. Speaker Dr. Christina Jarvis will address “Kilgore’s Creed: Kurt Vonnegut’s Prophetic Lessons on Technology, Humanity and Hope in Dark Times. Public welcome. Website is www. uucnc.org
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.
Dom Polski Club annual meeting, election of officers
179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, club opens at 11 a.m., doors locked at noon. Members only. Club reopens 2 p.m.
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.
Sheridan VFW Auxiliary Valentine’s Day-themed bingo
VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, 2 p.m. Admission $10, includes light refreshments at intermission, one bingo card. Additional bingo cards available for sale. All prizes valentine-themed.
Western New York Chamber Orchestra: Classics 2: Copland at 125 Years
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3 p.m. General public $20, student/child: free in advance, $5 at the door.
Trinity Episcopal Church Women Epiphany Tea
Garland Hall, back of Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 3 p.m. Speakers: Jake Wilkins, Ted Lee. Topic: Honduras mission details of setting up temporary clinics for pregnant women and infants. Any donations collected from the free-will offering will be used for the Honduras Health initiative. Public welcome. Event closes with Q & A, afternoon tea..
Rock-n-bowl
Lucky Lanes, 10387 Bennett Road, Fredonia, 6:30 to 11 p.m. For details, call 716-673-1375.
MONDAY, FEB. 17
Darwin R. Library presents: Kids take over the library
7 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 3 p.m. For kids grade 5, up. No parents allowed. Use library’s VR, watch a movie, crafts, play X-Box games, use computers, WIFI, pizza. Win prizes. No registration necessary.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Country Kids on the Fly
15 Main St., 5:30p.m. Free program ages 8, up, learn fly-tying, fishing techniques. All tools, materials provided. Adults welcome also.
TUESDAY, FEB. 18
Trolls Day Camp at Chautauqua Safety Village
2695 Route 394, Asheville, drop off at 8:40 a.m., noon pick-up. Ages 4 to 9. $45 per child, $40 members. Freeze scooters, obstacle course, scavenger hunt, games, create a troll village, troll dance party.
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.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Drop in LEGO Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all ages. Create with the Library’s LEGO collection. Pre-registration not necessary.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! A STEAM program for elementary students
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 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.
Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders Stroke and Head Injury Support Group
SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E14, 3 p.m.. Sessions are open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Sessions include activities to help these survivors use compensation strategies to confirm communication skills, provide educational info and an opportunity to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. For details, contact Julie Williams, 716 673-4618.
St. Joseph’s bingo
145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pajama Storytime
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all ages. Wear favorite pajamas, bring favorite stuffy to cuddle, settle in for stories, craft. Register in advance. Call 716 934-3468.
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.
Faculty Recital: Faculty Composers and Friends
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.