SATURDAY, MAY 3

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.

Third annual gardening symposium

Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Theater, 241 James Ave., Jamestown, 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. For gardening enthusiasts, teachers, nature lovers. Speakers Sarah Sorci – Native Herbs for the Home Garden; Sally Cunningham – pollinator plants, habitat protection, healthy soil, plants, trees.Panel discussion of Jamestown Public School garden programs, Q & A re: gardening with children, gardening displays, garden-themed food prizes, hospitality, networking. Registration: call 716 664-9502 ext. 203. Costs after 4/25: $30 general, $20 Master Gardeners.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m to 2 p.m. To apply as a vendor, contact Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting

Demetri’s on the Lake, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees invited to attend.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library science fiction event

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m.

Findley Lake craft show

Fire Hall, 10372 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor items, vendor raffles, 50/50, lottery raffle, lunch items. Library table.

Native plant event

Westfield Nursery, 8320 w. Main St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free event. Presentation by Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s Conservationist Carol Markham. Also can see, purchase native plants.

Villenova Burial Association’s Villenova Cemetery clean-up day

Cemetery Road, South Dayton, 10 a.m. Help clear tree branches, winter debris, rake. Bring own gloves, tools, rakes. Super Duper donuts, water provided. Rain date May 10.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

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

Around Clymer: Book Signing with Rod Beckerink

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10:30 a.m. Free, public welcome.

Workers Memorial Service Erlandson Overview Park, 465 Oak Hill Road, Frewsburg, 11 a.m. Tribute to Chautauqua County men and women who have lost their lives or been injured while on the job. Keynote speaker: New York State Senator George Borrello. During this year’s ceremony, a special dedication will also be held for members of the Workers’ Memorial Committee who have passed away. All welcome to attend. Event also livestreamed on Chautauqua County’s official YouTube page.

Spring Fest at Midway State Park

4859 Route 430, Bemus Point, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $2 admission. Rubber animal hunt ages 0 to 5, 5 to 10, dessert, candy bar, snack, drink, seed planting activity/craft, snack, drink. Arcade, gift shop open..

Next Chapter Bookstore presents: book signing with local author Dr. Karla-La

12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet the author, engage in discussions about the inspiration for her books “Darling Worm,” “Mobi’s Magic Wand: a Tail of De-Light” which is also a rare read-along for dog-children. Free, open to public. Purchase signed copies.

Leon Historical Society church and museum opening for season

Four corners in Leon, Route 62, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every Saturday through October.

Second annual Cinco De Mayo music fest to benefit CCRM

Route 5 Event Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, noon. Opening band Ion Sky at noon. Also Living Room Jam Band, Two Towns, Pedro and the Smooth Cats, Headrush, Furious George, Swamp Yankees, 10 Cent Howl, closing band Uncle Ben’s Remedy, ending 10 p.m. Food all day. Cash bar. Basket raffle, big ticket raffle, 50/50. Proceeds benefit Chautauqua County Rural Ministry Friendly Kitchen, emergency food pantry. $20 presale, $25 at door.

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.

Chautauqua Area Habitat for Humanity Weidner’s chicken barbecue

Wright Park Pavilion, Dunkirk, noon to 3 p.m. $15 includes ½ chicken, hot buttered potatoes, baked beans, roll/butter. Presale call Gina Paradis 716 410-6699. Tickets also available at door until sold out.

Mother’s Day Wine Tea at Grape Discovery Center

8305 E. Main Road, Westfield, noon to 2 p.m. Lunch of tea sandwiches, fresh fruit, sweet treats, wine punch, non-alcoholic punch, coffee, tea. Door prize, raffle, gift shop. Reservations by May 1 at 716 326-2003.

Live at the Met: Le Nozze di Figaro

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Joana Mallwitz conducts Mozart’s timeless comedy.

Main Street Studios presents: “Little Women”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Adults $15, students/seniors $10. Play adaptation of Louisa May Alcott novel. Tickets at door or mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. ANother performance at 7:30 p.m.

Envision BA Showcase

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 2 p.m. Senior projects for graduating students in the BA in the SUNY Fredonia Theatre Arts program.

Panama Rocks Spring Ephemeral wildflower tour

11 Rock Hill Road, 11:30 a.m. Tour free with admission, weather dependent.

Together We Grow presents: “Gallop for Growth”

Sheridan VFW, 2556 Main Road (Route 20) 5 to 9 p.m. $40 includes a free well drink or beer, dinner voucher, cup, live screening of Kentucky Derby. Event also features games, contests, basket raffle, prizes. For tickets, text 716 785-2993. Proceeds benefit free mental health programming for Chautauqua County, surrounding areas.

Mayville/Chautauqua Lions Club Kentucky Derby watch party

Mayville VFW Post 8647,10 Memorial Drive, 5:30 p.m. $20 donation at the door includes Derby buffet, race broadcast on wide screen TV, prize for best hat. Cash bar, 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit Dwyer Peer Support program helping veterans cope with PTSD, TBI.

Pipes & Ale

Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 6 to 11 p..m. Fundraiser for 96th Highlanders Pipes & Drums. $30 at door, $25 online www.96thhighlanders.com includes draft beer, wine, pop, pizza buffet. Celtic music by “Step N Time,” “O’Ryan’s Belt.” 50/50, basket raffle, shirts, hats, more.Bring pipes, drums.

Cardinal Mindszenty, Dunkirk High School graduates 75th birthday party planning meeting

American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.All welcome to attend.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “Agnes of God”

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Tickets $20. Reservation recommended at www.lakeshorecenterfor thearts.com

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: Mr. Brightside – the Ultimate Killers Experience

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Tickets $20.

Cinema Series: “The Friend”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. New York City writer/teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) receives a 150 pound Great Dane from her mentor (Bill Murray) in this story of healing, love, friendship. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Fredonia Dance Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Sam Kenney, director. Works by Fredonia alumni Abigail Donegan, Charles Fuller, Brianna Kelly, guest artist Jenna Del Monte Aavrel, restaging of Jose Limon’s 1964 masterwork ” A Choreographic Offering.” Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student $5 advance, $10 door.

Erie Philharmonic presents: “Revolution: The Music of the Beatles – A Symphonic Experience”

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 7:30 p.m. New arrangements transcribed, arranged from the original recordings at Abbey Road. Accompanied by hundreds of rare, unseen photos along with stunning video, animation. $66, $55, $44, $29. Students $17. Call 814 455-1375.

Fredonia Masterworks Chorus and College Symphony Orchestra present: Orff’s “Carmina Burana,” Haydn’s “Te Deum No. 2 in C”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Alumni soloists Jordan Weatherston Pitts, Heidi Schneider, Justin Staebel and singers from Fredonia Elementary School will join the chorus and orchestra.

Midnight Recovery at First Ward Falcons Club

341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 8 p.m. Guest vocalist Cortney Chyme.

SUNDAY, MAY 4

Pine Valley Jr/Sr High School Classes of 2025, 2026 flapjack fundraiser

Applebee’s 2908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, 8 to 10 a.m. Presale $8 includes pancakes, bacon. Call 716 988-3276.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Speaker: immigration lawyer Sheila Starkey Hahn. Topic: “Imagination as Sacred Resistance: A Call to Hope, Hospitality and Justice.” Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “Agnes of God”

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. Tickets $20. Reservation recommended at www.lakeshorecenterfor thearts.com

Cassadaga Valley Fire Department Sportsman Raffle

Cassadaga Valley Firehall, 22 Mill St., 1 to 5 p.m.

Panama Rocks Spring Ephemeral wildflower tour

11 Rock Hill Road, 2 p.m. Tour free with admission, weather dependent.

Erie Philharmonic presents: “Revolution: The Music of the Beatles – A Symphonic Experience”

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 3 p.m. New arrangements transcribed, arranged from the original recordings at Abbey Road. Accompanied by hundreds of rare, unseen photos along with stunning video, animation. $66, $55, $44, $29. Students $17. Call 814 455-1375.

MONDAY, MAY 5

Blessed Mary Angela Sunshine Club meeting

St. Hyacinth’s School, Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 10 a.m.

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Fly tying

15 Main St., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free fly tying lessons for kids 8 to 90. All tools, materials provided. To register, call 716 962-5885.

Grief Support Group

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Those interested should call the office at 716 366-2306 and will be contacted by facilitator Dick Rodriguez.

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.

Sheridan Cemetery Association, Inc. annual meeting

Sheridan Historical Society, 2702 Route 20, 7 p.m. Election of officers, transaction of business. All lot owners eligible to attend.

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.