Coming up …
THURSDAY, OCT. 16
Thursday Knitting Group
Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.
Patterson Library presents: Zoom room
40 S. Portage St., Westfield 10:15 a.m. Ages to 3 years old. For details, call 716 326-2154.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: School-age storytime with Miss Amy
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 6 to 12. Stories, crafts, games and other activities. Pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool storytime with Miss Jill
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes and fun crafts. Pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.
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.
Gowanda Farmers’ Market
Behind stores on Main Street, 2 to 6 p.m.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium
37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school until 4:45 p.m. For elementary students. Play, create, inspire, imagine. Activities may include stories, crafts, games, variety of other activities.
Dunkirk Elks bingo
Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m.
YWCA Westfield Women of Distinction gala
White Inn, 52 E. Main St., Fredonia,cocktails 5 p.m., dinner, awards 6 p.m. Tickets $75 per person. Call 716 326-2011.
Rosary for Peace in the World
This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Wine on the Trail walk
Healing for Heroes, 4752 Slide Joslyn Road, Bemus Point, 5:30 p.m. Bring own wine, beer, cocktail or other beverage. Guided tour. Free event, no RSVP required.
Historical Society of Brocton-Portland meeting
Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m. All welcome to discover ways to help preserve the town’s history – research, grant writing, newspaper articles, event help, museum docents, etc.
Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group
Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.
Lakeshore Humane Society monthly General Membership meeting
Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Public welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716-672-1991 for information.
“The Singing Sargeants” in concert
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, Ticket holders must be in the hall by 6:45 p.m. for 7 p.m. performance. Air Force Band ensemble. Free admission. Tickets available by mail at Campus Ticket Office, 280 Central Ave., Williams Center 6, 140, Fredonia. Limit four tickets per request. Include name, address, phone, email.
Main Street Studio presents: “The Adams Family”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $15 students/seniors. See www.mainstreetstudios.org for details.
Lake Shore Center for the Arts Songwriters Circle
49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. $10 admission. This month: Ceci Taylor, Doug Wilcox, Melissa Sauers.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting
219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.
Guest Artist: Scott Kluksdahl, cello
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 17
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program
Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 107. This week’s topic: Hassle-free shopping. Also in-person option at Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Jamestown.
Sinclairville Samplers
15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, fun with friends.
Patterson Library presents: Giggle & Grow Storytime
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 5 with their families. For details, call 716 326-2154.
St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program for parents, caregivers of teens
Virtual, 1 to 3 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 107. This week’s topic: Building teenagers’ survival skills.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork. Ages 10, older, all skill levels. Bring own supplies. If getting started, for knitting bring size 10/10.5 bamboo needles, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. For crochet, bring size H hook, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. Learn or work with others on projects. No registration required, no weekly commitment needed.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons
536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.
Mental Health Associates (MHA) Art in Recovery Exhibit
Grace Lutheran Church, 601 Eagle St., Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. Features paintings, fiber arts, photography created by participants in weekly Art in Recovery classes at MHA’s Jamestown, Dunkirk locations. Refreshments. All welcome.
Harvest Moon Festival and Tours
Meet at Barker Commons Gazebo, Fredonia, 15 minutes prior to start of tour. Carriage tours begin top of every hour starting at 7 p.m., last tour departing at 10 p.m.Walking tours begin every hour starting at 7:15 p.m., last tour departing at 10:15 p.m. Tour goes through town as a guide provides facts about Fredonia.s architecture, historical figures. Narrative guided tour through cemetery. Merchandise available for purchase.
Nights of the Living Reg: “Clue – The Movie”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 40th anniversary showing. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Evening of Hymns, Organ Music in the Anglican Tradition
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 410 N. Main St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Features Sonya Subbayya Sutton, Jamestown Concert Choir. Free admission. Donations benefit Ron McEntire Scholarship Fund.
1891 Fredonia Opera House presents: Billy Joel Tribute Experience
9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Pat Farrell, Cold Spring Harbor Band present immersive concert-style theater show using photo projections, original film footage, live band performing Joel’s hits, audience participation rendition of “Piano Man.” General admission. $25 adult, $23 Opera House member, $10 student.
Main Street Studio presents: “The Adams Family”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $15 students/seniors. See www.mainstreetstudios.org for details.
SATURDAY, OCT. 18
Westfield Flea MarketMoore Park, E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage, antiques, unique oddities, clothing, jewelry items, more.
Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market
Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, eggs, meats, natural foods, artisan crafts, more.
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.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Point Gratiot, Dunkirk, registration 9 a.m., walk kicks off at 10 a.m. Vendors, information booths, Promise Garden ceremony. Raising awareness, funds, community spirit. Register, learn details at act.alz.org/Chautauqua.
Red Cross community blood drive
First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 876 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 1-800-733-2767 to make appointment.
Arch Festivals presents Sweetest Day Expo and Festival
Brocton Central School, 138 W. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. School street entrance. Food trucks, music all day by Sailing Stones, The Bob Smith Quartet and Tito. Vendors, free drawings, basket raffle, community groups. Free admission.
W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear weekend
Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, 501 Erie St., Little Valley, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artisan, craft, manufacturing vendors. Free admission. Special events including winter weather prediction by “Wilma” the wooly bear caterpillar. Chinese auction raffles, cider, donuts, door prizes.
Community Wellness Fair
Seymour Library Cassadaga Library site, 18 Maple St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Informational agency booths, hands-on experiences including 10 a.m. mild yoga with Nancy Lombardo, 11 a.m. self-defense with Nancy Lombardo, 12 p.m. fitness with Anibal Lopez, 1 p.m. intermittent fasting with Issis Pratt. For details, call 716 595-3822.
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 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.
