FRIDAY, APRIL 25

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: free Poetry class with John Brantingham

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to noon. 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.”

Triple P-Positive Parenting discussion group

MHA, 31 Water St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. For details, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Hassle-free shopping.

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.

Kravitz Tree Service Arbor Day celebration

3785 Lakeview Road, Fredonia, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Giving away 1,000 seedlings, kids’ activities, basket raffles. Proceeds benefit Jamestown Chapter of Audubon Society, Fredonia High School Garden Club.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 featuring Miranda Wilcox

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary drink from the Southern Tier Brewing Company or the RTPI bar, light bites by Elegant Edibles Catering, live music. Access to current exhibits. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.

Boys & Girls Club gala dinner

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Cocktails, dinner, program at 7:30 p.m. followed by silent auction. Presentation of service awards to Jacob Sam of A.G. Agricultural Team Logistics, Daryl Spacc of the Spacc GM dealership of Fredonia, Jim Enser, board member, past president. $75 per person, $570 for table of 8. Proceeds benefit scholarship funds, other needs..

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: Brave Strangers Bob Seger Tribute Band

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Tickets $25.

JCC Jazz Fest

Jamestown Community College, Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown 7 p.m. Dave Golando Quintet with Dave Golando, saxophone; Mark Filsinger, trumpet; Joe Baudo, piano, Marc Cousins, bass; Carl Alanakien, drums. Also Chautauqua County Student All-Stars.

Willowbrook Park Cemetery monthly meeting

Mackowiak Funeral Home, 56 E. Doughty St., Dunkirk, 7 p.m.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: One Act Play Festival

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Daniel F. Lendzian, director. Reserved seating. General public $10 advance, $15 door; student $5 advance, $10 door. Features dozen brand new short plays created by Fredonia’s own students. All world premieres.

Orchesis Spring 2025 Showcase “The Time of Our Lives”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 plus $6 convenience fee for internet, phone orders.

Scotch Doubles bowling fundraiser for Timothy Ryan

Lucky Lanes Bowling Center, 10387 Bennett Road, Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $40 per team (2 people per team) includes 3 games of bowling, shoe rental. $40 per team (2 people per team) includes 3 games bowled together, shoe rental and prizes. To reserve your spot you must complete the following Google Form and send full payment to Heidi Powell, via PayPal heidipowell73@yahoo.com, Venmo Heidi-Powell-35 (5094)

Fredonia String Chamber Ensembles

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, drop by during the time period of 7 to 11 a.m. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh and then release them. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets won’t be opened. No reservations required.

Cassadaga Clean-up Day

DPW Building, 288 Maple Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ASBC Lake Erie Bully Fest

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, doors open 9 a.m., first show at noon. $20 admission, kids 12, under free. Vendors, food, snacks, music. No admission fee for dogs.See Facebook page for details.

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.

Mayville Spring Market

Town of Chautauqua Offices gym, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music, food, kids’ activities, 50/50. Free admission for public, vendor fee. Proceeds benefit Inspire Good WNY, Inc.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Allstar EMS, 738 Monroe St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free, anonymous. No liquids or needles accepted. Additional location: The Chautauqua Center, 108 Institute St., Jamestown.

Next Chapter Bookstore presents: Danar Burkard and his new YA novel “Coasters Rule”

12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet author Burkard.

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.

Westfield Goldenhawks Football and Cheer spaghetti dinner fundraiser

Brocton American Legion, 1 to 6 p.m. Purchase at door or presale. $12 per person: spaghetti, meatballs, salda, bread, dessert, drink. Also 50/50, Chinese auction.

SUNY Fredonia inaugural Big Blue Bash

On campus, in, around Steele Hall. 1 to 9 p.m. Students, community members welcome. Includes Fredchella (student-run music, arts festival showcasing live performances by student bands, alumni musicians, student artist, vendor sales), Relay for Life at the Steele Hall indoor track; food trucks; car smash fund-raiser 2 to 8 p.m. Community dog walk from 11:30 to 1 p.m. from the Williams Center down Ring Road, back to benefit Lakeshore Humane Society.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: One Act Play Festival

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 2 p.m. Daniel F. Lendzian, director. Reserved seating. General public $10 advance, $15 door; student $5 advance, $10 door. Features dozen brand new short plays created by Fredonia’s own students. All world premieres. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library Book Club

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. This month: “Meditations After an Attempted Murder,” by Salman Rushdie. Refreshments. All welcome.

Orchesis Spring 2025 Showcase “The Time of Our Lives”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Merrins Dance Theatre, 2 p.m. Tickets $10 plus $6 convenience fee for internet, phone orders. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Grapes & Hops Festival

Northwest Arena, 219 W. Third St., Jamestown, 2 to 5 p.m. Selection of wines, craft beer, spirits. Music. Tickets $35 general admission, $50 VIP, group pricing available.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel annual cash club party

1 65 Central Ave., Silver Creek. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash prizes, gift card raffles, theme basket raffles, large gift raffles, 50/25/25 cash raffle, pull tabs. Light refreshments available. Cash club tickets $20. Call Fran at 716 934-2233 Thursdays, Fridays.

Infinity’s annual Spring Showcase

Washington Middle School, 159 Buffalo St., Jamestown, 7 p.m.

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts presents: America’s Got Talent quarter-finalists Gangastagrass

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. String-pickers and MC’s create an irresistible blend of America’s rural and urban music traditions. $27.50 to $38.50. See reglenna.com for tickets.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

Annual 5K Run, Walk for Fredonia Opera House

9 Church St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. $25 adult pre-registration, $30 adult day-of registration, $15 students. See the website fredopera.org for details, registration.

Mayville Spring Market

Town of Chautauqua Offices gym, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Music, food, kids’ activities, 50/50, Chinese Auction raffle. Free admission for public, vendor fee. Proceeds benefit Inspire Good WNY, Inc.

Disabled Lakers Hockey Team vs. Chautauqua County Sherrifs

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cornhole, basket raffle, meat raffle, 50/50, chuck a puck contest, game begins at 2 p.m.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post 953, 6 Cedar St., 10:30 a.m. All members of member clubs invited.

Gowanda High School Trap Team bottle, can drive

Front loop of Gowanda Middle School, Prospect Street, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dan Schall music ministry

Stockton Community Church, 4554 Railroad Ave., 11 a.m. All welcome.

South Dayton Youth Baseball Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue

South Dayton American Legion, 4 Mill St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drive-through only.

Benefit to support the Lakeview Wildcats

Barn at Farrington Hollow, 7495 Farrington Hollow Road, Cherry Creek, noon to 6 p.m. Use entrance B. DJ Vixxxen from noon to 2 p.m., Swamp Yankees 2 to 5 p.m., DJ 5 to 6 p.m. Also basket raffle, bake sale, cornhole tournament, 50/50, more. Cash bar.

Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company chicken barbecue

Sinclairville Firehall, 30 Main St., noon. ½ chicken, scalloped potatoes, roll, pickles, frut cup, cookie, beverages available. $15, Chicken halves $8.

Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382 towel bingo

201 Aldrich St., doors open at noon, games begin at 1 p.m.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: One Act Play Festival

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 2 p.m. Daniel F. Lendzian, director. Reserved seating. General public $10 advance, $15 door; student $5 advance, $10 door. Features dozen brand new short plays created by Fredonia’s own students. All world premieres.