SATURDAY, MAY 10

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Donate non-perishable foods by placing them in a bag by your mailbox. Letter carriers will pick them up for local food pantries.

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.

Sons of the American Revolution meeting

Stockton Hotel, 2 S. Main St., 12:30 p.m. Lunch, business, preparation for several Patriot marker dedications; 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Fredonia. SAR, DAR members encouraged to attend, as well as others interested in joining these organizations.

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.

Fredonia Ukulele

Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Play immediately at all ability levels. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own. Play, sing or listen. Come and go as desired.

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.

TUESDAY, MAY 13

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Ages 0 to 7 with a grown-up.

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.

Memory Cafe

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Third floor Media Arts Studie, enter at 108 E. Third St., Jamestown, noon to 1:30 p.m. Free respite, arts program for those with memory issues, their caregivers, family friends. Music performances, crafts, easy activities, light refreshments. Participate or observe. Register at 716 484-7070 by the prior day. Donations welcome. This month: performers Madness Most Discreet lead attendees in beginning level theater games; engage together in short performance.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! STEAM program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 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.

Opening reception for WNY artist Susan M. Palys

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 S. Park Ave., Buffalo, 5 to 7 p.m. Palys’ solo gallery show features 30 floral-inspired artworks.

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Designer Bag Bingo

Blessed Mary Angela Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. Doors open at 5, bingo begins at 6 p.m. Tickets $35 single. $30 per person table of 8. Additional cards, wallet raffle tickets $1 each. Bring own food, beverages. Reservations at 716 338-0033.

St. Joseph’s bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Chautauqua County Department of Planning, Development public meeting about Vineyard Drive Complete Streets project

Quality Inn Hotel, 3925 Vineyard Drive, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Formal presentation at 6 p.m. View design plans, speak with planners, offer feedback, learn of timeline.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library, Historical Society of Brocton & Portland present: Threads of History

Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers: Mr. George Travis, Mrs. Ann Wood. Also via Facebook livestream.

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 meeting

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m.

Villenova Burial Association spring meeting

Villenova Town Hall, 1094 Butcher Road, South Dayton, 6:30 p.m. Anyone who owns a lot or who has family buried in the Villenova Cemetery encouraged to attend.

Fredonia Central School District presents: Advanced Music Program

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 7 p.m.

Sons of the American Legion Post 434 meeting

Brocton Legion, 110 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Election of officers.

Catholic Men’s Faith and Fellowship meeting

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Open to all Catholic men. For details, contact Ron Cinelli at rncinelli@gmail.com

Free fly-tying fishing classes

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello 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.

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.