FRIDAY, MAY 9

Roblin Steel coffee club meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees/families/friends always invited to attend.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

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.

Juneteenth 2025 Celebration Committee’s annual Taste of the South dinner

Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 3 to 6 p.m. Take-out only. Southern style African American down home barbecue featuring barbecue ribs, barbecue chicken, shredded pork, macaroni/cheese, green beans with white potatoes, cornbread, sweet potato casserole, corn on cob, desserts including sweet potato pie. Reservations required. Call Laurie at 716 785-7900.

Audubon Community Nature Center Volunteer Recognition Picnic

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Reservations at 716 569-2345 by May 5. Free for current ACNC volunteers, $8 non-volunteers, $6 Nature Center members.

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 2$ Bill

228 Maple Ave., 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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

Movies at the Reg:”The Friend”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 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. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Spirit Tour at the Marvin House

Marvin Community House, 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, 7 to 9 p.m. $40 members,. $45 non-members. Presenter: Kaycee Colburn, Fenton trustee. Engaging experience rather than factual historical or scientific presentation.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

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.

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.

Ripley United Methodist Church “all-you-can eat” community breakfast

84 W. Main St., 8 to 11 a.m. $10. Pancakes, eggs, biscuits, sausage gravy, homefries, coffee, juice.

Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle book club discussion

3 Lakes Cafe, 11 S. Main St., Cassadaga, 9 a.m. Erin Gray will lead this new book club’s discussion of Marie Benedict’s “Queens of Crime.”

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association Plow Day

Dan Minor’s farm, near Frewsburg, 9 a.m.

Westfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Shred-It event

189 E. Main St., hospital parking lot, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $10 per container. Someone will remove items. Pay from your car. All proceeds benefit ongoing projects at WMH.

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.

Pet Pantry Mother’s Day craft show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult admission $1. Door prizes. Free parking.

Cassadaga Branch of Seymour Libraries presents: Women’s Health Event

18 Maple Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free event. Presenters: 10 a.m., Janine Chimera, sound healing; 11 a.m. Celeste Elliott, photography; 12 p.m. Jen Overfield, nutrition response testing, 1 p.m. Hachidan Master Bill Matteson, Sensei Joe Los, women’s self-defense.

Cope Foundation 19 drug and addiction awareness event

10401 Walmart, Bennett Road, Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Presented by Children of Opioid Parents and Empowerment.

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.

Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetery annual meeting

Cemetery, north side of Cemetery Hill Road, 10 a.m. Bring lawn chairs. Public welcome. Rain location: Gowanda Village Hall.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Decomposer Detectives

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.

Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Veterans of all ages encouraged to drop in for coffee and conversation. For details, call Barb Cessna 716 664-6256.

Leon Historical Society church and museum

Four corners in Leon, Route 62, open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pennyroyal Racetrack program presentation: “Harness Racing, Sport of Farmers,” 2 p.m.

Panama Rocks Spring Ephemeral wildflower tour

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

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.

Art & Architecture On Screen: Picasso – A Rebel in Paris

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $15, $10 students. Production moves in and out of the Musee Picasso in Paris.

Findley Lake Mother’s Day Wine Walk

Main Street, Findley Lake Wine sampling, commemorative glass, vendors, live music, raffles. Tickets $28.52.

Leon Historical Society presents: Harness Racing: The Sport of Farmers

Historic 1832 Church, Route 62, Leon, 2 p.m. Presenter: Tina Sherman. Free event, donations accepted.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. Chicken fajitas, yellow rice, corn salad, fruit, cookie. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Trinity Episcopal Church presents: The Cardinal Quartet

11 Day St., Fredonia, 5 p.m. SUNY Fredonia string quartet presents music by McCandless, Mendelssohn, Higson. Donations accepted.

Patterson After Dark

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 to 9 p.m. General admission $50 includes tastes from local wineries, breweries, restaurants, local favorites. Free childcare for toilet-trained children with pizza tasting with parent ticket purchase.

Fredonia Legion Auxiliary Unit 59 Spa Day basket raffle drawing

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m. Drawing, music by Erin and Ian. Proceeds benefit local veteran organizations.

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

Erie Philharmonic presents: Verdi’s “Requiem”

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 7:30 p.m. Also Takemitsu’s “Funeral Music from Black Rain.” $61, $51, $40, $25. Students $17. Call 814 455-1375.

Cinema Series: “The Luckiest Man in the World”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Based on a true story, Ohio ice cream truck driver (Paul Walter Hauser) steps into the game show “Press Your Luck,” harboring a secret: the key to endless money. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

SUNDAY, MAY 11 Mother’s Day

Pet Pantry Mother’s Day craft show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult admission $1. Door prizes. Free parking.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua Worship Service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, also via Zoom, 11 a.m. Presenter: Rev Ron Skowronski. Topic: “No Gods Allowed.” Explores topics of what or who is God?, humanism. Bring a friend. Potluck lunch follows, bring dish to share if able.

Forestville United Methodist Church Mother’s Day chicken barbecue

3 Park Place, noon until sold out. Drive-up event. $15 includes half chicken, potato salad, tossed salad, bread, dessert.

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Mother’s Day Ride

409 S. Perry St., Titusville, PA, 1 p.m. departure. Coach seating: Adults $20, moms $10, seniors $18, children 2 to 12 $14, under 2 free in coach. Upgrade to first class: $40 all ages.

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

Panama Rocks Spring Ephemeral wildflower tour

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

MONDAY, MAY 12

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.

Sheridan VFW Auxiliary meeting

2556 Route 20W., 6:30 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.