Coming up …
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
DMV Saturday hours to upgrade to REAL ID or enhanced license
Mayville DMV, 7 N. Erie St., 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. To apply, bring proof of identity, social security number, two proofs of residency. As of May 5, REAL ID, enhanced license or passport required for all passengers flying within the United States or entering secure federal facilities. For more details, see dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/enhanced-or-real-id.
Al Tech, Dunkirk Steel Specialty retirees’ breakfast
Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 W. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.
Lakeshore Flea Market
VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New and vintage items including Easter decor, jewelry, coins, Native American items, military merchandise, more. Spring fling 50/50. 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.
Slovenian Club indoor yard sale, basket raffle
36 Palmer St., Gowanda, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jewelry, antiques, houseplants, homemade chocolate goodies, miscellaneous. Refreshments, lunch available. Proceeds benefit club service projects.
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.
Fredonia Police Benevolent Association’s Community Cleanup Day
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at the Water Street municipal parking lot at 10:45 a.m. Volunteers will be assigned street or park within village limits. Trash bags, gloves provided. Refreshments for volunteers.
Totally Engaged Americans climate change discussion
1309 Norby Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. Physicist Dr. Douglas Frank will present “Climate Change: Myth or Scientific Fact.” All welcome. Those having contrary opinions can come politely challenge speaker’s research, perspective. For details, call 716 569-6610.
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.
National Theatre Live; “Present Laughter” by Noel Coward
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $15, students $10.
Jamestown Skating Club presents: “SK8 the 80s”
Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 1 p.m. Tickets $10 at door. Another show at 6 p.m.
Princess Tea Party
Crystal Ballroom, 110 W. Third St., Jamestown, 2 to 6 p.m. Sip tea, enjoy light fare, mingle with costumed princesses. Princess attire encouraged. Princess/prince pass $15.38. Parent pass $10.25. Also on-site vendors with royal merchandise.
“Hands Off!” Rally
Barker Common, Fredonia, 3 p.m. Peaceful protest rally to show elected officials that the American people do not agree with the way that agency closings, budget cuts to agencies, non-profits, job firings are being done. Speakers will also discuss threats to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid. No violence will be tolerated.
St. John’s United Church of Christ chicken and biscuits 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.
Child Advocacy Program Diamond Dinner and auction
Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 5 p.m. cocktails, dinner 6:30 p.m. Reservations $75 each, or 2 for $125. Each reservation is an entry into drawing for a dazzling diamond.
South Dayton Fire Company Ham, Basket party
Activities Hall, 34 Maple St., doors open 6:15 p.m., spins begin at 7 p.m. Family fun event. Free refreshments. Large basket raffle, door prizes
Silver Creek High School presents: “Mamma Mia”
1 Dickinson St., 7 p.m. PG-13. Hilarious story features ABBA’s hit songs, dancing. Tickets $10 general admission, $8 seniors/students. Purchase at silvercreekhs.seatyourself.biz
BANFF Mountain Film Festival
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 to 10:10 p.m. Also April 4, two different programs. One-day adult pass $25; active military/student/child/senior $15. Two day adult pass $45; active military/student/child/senior $15. Call 716 665-2473 for details. Also includes all weekend pass to the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown.
JCC Uncommoners present: “LEAR” by Young Jean Lee
Robert Scharmann Theatre, 161 James St., JCC, Jamestown 7 p.m. A collision of Shakespeare’s King Lear, Sesame Street, Lee’s take on a father’s mortality. Audience discretion advised. Tickets $16 adults, $14 GSA/Seniors 60+, Students.
“Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward at Lucille Ball Little Theatre
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.
Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Paul W. Mockovak, director. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student $5 advance, $10 door. Blend of mistaken identity, love, comedic chaos.
Cinema Series: “Last Breath”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Based on a true story, stars Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu as deep-sea divers battling raging elements to rescue a crew member (Finn Cole). $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.
Audubon Lights
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8:30 to 10 p.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 15, under 2 free. Pre-registration appreciated Luminary-lit trail, creative light displays, laser light shows, ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, popcorn, other food for sale. Live entertainment. Bring cash for small purchases, can buy small LED lights, glasses that refract light. Bring a flashlight. Opens at 7:30 p.m
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua Worship Service
222 Temple St., Fredonia, also via Zoom, 11 a.m. Presenter: Karin Cockram. Topic: “Permission to Seek Joy … Even Now.”
First Sunday Story Time at Audubon
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Free for children and adults. Pre-registration appreciated by the day before. Children ages 2 to 10 with an adult. Enrollment limited to 15. Can stay after to explore the indoor nature play area, live animals, exhibits.
Legal Aid fundraiser for local NYSDOC officers, families
Gowanda Moose 1382, 201 Aldrich St., 1 to 5 p.m. Tennessee Whiskey donating to play live, $20 a ticket at door, or presale. Includes spaghetti dinner, pop. Live music, basket raffle, 50/50. Their badge. Our community. Your impact. For details. Call 716 574-6944.
Community Through Hockey/CCHS All Star Hockey Fundraiser
Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Puck drops at 2:07 p.m. Huge basket raffle, 50/50. Proceeds benefit Chautauqua County Humane Society.
Silver Creek High School presents: “Mamma Mia”
1 Dickinson St., 2 p.m. PG-13. Hilarious story features ABBA’s hit songs, dancing. Tickets $10 general admission, $8 seniors/students. Purchase at silvercreekhs.seatyourself.biz
Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics 3 (A Sherlock Holmes Opera)
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3 p.m. General public $20; student/child free in advance; $5 at door. World premiere of the concert version of Conductor Glen Corteses’s 221B – A Sherlock Holmes Opera.
Lenten Taize prayer
The Lord’s Vineyard, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church site, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Blends song, silence, Scripture into a 40-minute service appropriate for Christians of all denominations. Runs each Sunday evening during Lent.
“Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward at Lucille Ball Little Theatre
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.
MONDAY, APRIL 7
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. This month, guest speaker from Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services will discuss local resources for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. 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.
League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County luncheon
White Inn University Room, 52 E. Main St., Fredonia, 11:30 a.m. Speaker James Hurtgen will discuss Nonpartisan primaries. Speaker Nancy Boynton will address Ranked Choice Voting. Reservations required in advance. $20.50. Call President Mary Croxton at 716 679-1774.
CASA Pinwheels for Prevention planting ceremony
Town of Chautauqua Municipal Building front lawn, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 3:30 p.m. Learn how child abuse, neglect affect our community, what can be done to support children, families in crisis. Pinwheels available for $2 at participating businesses,
Sinclairville Free Library presents: free Poetry class with John Brantingham
15 Main St., 4 to 6 p.m. for feedback, coaching; online through video lectures, Zoom-based office hours. Participants can join in as little or as much as desired. To register, email johnmbrantingham@gmail.com, In the subject, write “Poetry Class.”
Ahira Hall Memorial Library G.N.O.M.E.S. Library Volunteer Group
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Chautauqua’s Got Talent show
The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $14 presale, $18 at door, $55 for five performances including April 7, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19.
Fredonia Percussion Ensemble
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.