Coming up…
FRIDAY, MAY 16
Town of Stockton town-wide cleanup for residents only
Deliver trash to Highway Department storage building, 4696 Railroad Ave., Stockton 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appliances, trash, junk only. No garbage, tires, liquid waste, paint, oils, batteries, computers, appliances with freon.
Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary 1280 rummage sale
Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program
Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of teens. Free event. To register, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Coping with Teenagers’ Emotions.
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.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons
536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons can join in role-playing adventures. Contact the Library Director for details.
Sheridan VFW Auxiliary bake sale, basket raffle
Post 6390, 2556 Route 20 W., 4 p.m.
Movies at the Reg: “Thank You Very Much”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Filmmaker Alex Braverman explores Andy Kaufmann’s life, career. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Commencement Eve Pops: The Sound of Music
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. Level I $39; Level II $34; Level III $29, Level IV $24. Features the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Fredonia music, musical theatre majors performing Rogers & Hammerstein II classic.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
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.
She Sings Cafe presents: Yoga with Cassie Labbe
95 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 7 a.m. Donations appreciated, benefit She is Safe CHQ County.
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.
Chautauqua Sheriff’s New York Boaters’ Safety Class
Viking Summer Lodge, 4923 NY-430, Bemus Point, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes lunch break. Free class, but $10 for required permanent boater card upon successful completion of course. Needed by all motorized boat, personal watercraft operators, regardless of age. Register at https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/education.aspx
Cassadaga Lakes clean-up
Cassadaga Beach
Step Up For Kids Child Advocacy Program 5K Run/Walk/Bicycle
Cassadaga Beach, registration at 8:30 a.m., race at 9 a.m. www.capjustice.org
Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club annual Garden Faire
Silver Creek Village Square, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plant sale, artisan crafts, planting activity for kids, garden decor, food vendors, vendor raffles, local organizations. Check in for free raffle at gazebo.
Dunkirk Senior Center “Vendors & Bake Sale”
45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Various vendors with items, homemade baked goods will be available. Lunch available to purchase. Raffle for homemade baked good tray.
Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 annual rummage/bake sale
Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Audubon Community Nature Center plant sale
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $3 per 4″ plant, $5 per 6-8″ plant, $10 per 10″ plant. Native, perennial, herb, vegetable, annual plants for sale. Can also buy gently used tools, decors, pots. Ask Master Gardeners for advice. No plants can be accepted for trade.
Town of Stockton town-wide cleanup for residents only
Deliver trash to Highway Department storage building, 4696 Railroad Ave., Stockton 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appliances, trash, junk only. No garbage, tires, liquid waste, paint, oils, batteries, computers, appliances with freon.
Fredonia Farmers’ Market
Barker Common, outdoors downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.
Veterans 4 Christ brunch, ceremony
Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans, active military personnel plus a guest. Quilts of Valor ceremony 11:30 a.m. Nineteen veterans will be presented with a Quilt of Valor designed, sewn by local seamstresses of WNY. Limited seating. Priority given to honored special guests. For details, call Wes Tessey at 716 640-9883.
Fred Basket (Fredonia Food Pantry)
Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size. Other open hours are Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m., Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.
Master Gardener annual plant sale
JCC Science Building, 241 James St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Perennials, annuals, natives, vegetables, herbs. Free soil pH testing.
Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic
Westfield Highway Department, 118 Chestnut St.,10 a.m. to noon. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at healthyCHQ.com/Rabies, view calendar of upcoming clinics. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 753-4481.
Genealogy Workshop
Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 10:30 to 11:30. Registrants can remain until 12:30 to utilize research library. Registration $20 per class or $100 for all six classes for non-members; and $10 per class or $50 for all six classes for Fenton History Center members. For details, registration, call 716-664-6256. Presented by Fenton History Center and Genealogy Support Group. Andrew Kolstee presents “Newspapers.”
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.
Rights and Plights of Women rally
Barker Common West, Fredonia gazebo, noon. Signs welcomed. Rain or shine. Also support the Farmers’ Market, artisans located in Barker Common East.
Live at the Met: Salome
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Strauss’s one-act tragedy.
St. John’s United Church of Christ Polish sausage 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.
Gowanda Ambulance Benefit/Dance
Gowanda Moose Club, 201 Aldrich St.,7 to 10 p.m. $10. Music by band Rockabilly Steve.
Movies at the Reg: “Warfare”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Written, directed by Iraq veteran Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland. An Embeds audiences with platoon of American Navy SEALs in home of an Iraqi family. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Cinema Series: “The Ballad of Wallis Island”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Ecentric lottery winner Charles (Tim Key) tries to reunite his favorite musicians (Tom Basen, Carey Mulligan) for a private concert. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Forest Lodge 166 F & A M Sunday Family Breakfast
The Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The all-you-can-eat menu (all you can eat is dine-in only) includes eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $12, children 5 to 12 are $6 and youth under 5, free. Open to the public.
Junque & Disorderly benefit for Dunkirk Historical Society
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 60+ booths. Quality antiques, toys, collectibles market. Admission $3, early bird at 8:30 a.m. for $10. Free parking. For details, call 815 779-5553. Prototypical railroad display of Brooks/Alco Boston & Maine Locomotive 444, Delaware & Hudson boxcar and New York Central caboose will be open on the grounds noon to 3 p.m..
Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting
American Legion J.W. Dill Post 434, 110 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. Members of all clubs invited.
Cassadaga Valley Fire Department chicken barbecue
Firehall, 22 Mill St., noon.
Chautauqua Vegetarian/Vegan Society
Westfield YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will share favorite ideas for cooking, eating spring, early summer vegetables.Bgan pot-luck dinner. $2 if bringing Vegan dish to share or $6 without. RSVP to Gail 716 753-7761 or at the group’s Facebook page.