SATURDAY, NOV. 1

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees invited.

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.

Findley Lake fall craft show

Findley Lake Fire Hall, 10372 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 30+ vendors, lottery tree raffle, vendor raffle, 50-50, food.

Patterson Library presents: LEGO club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For details, call 716 326-2154.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Niyoiwa’s’a:h Edwawenoyede:(We’ll Get to Know a Bit of Language) with Whitney Nephew

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 p.m. Traditional stories, along with a Cherokee story of the Great Ball Game. Simple games, stories, songs, new sounds, new words. Geared toward children, all ages welcome. Registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468. Free, public welcome.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Reserved seating. General public $25 advance, $30 door; students/children $10 advance, $15 door. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Cattaraugus/Chautauqua District of the Order of the Eastern Star chicken and biscuits dinner

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m., $13 includes dessert. Dine in or take out. Reservations recommended. Call Kathie Parker at 716 672-9944. Proceeds benefit veteran housing, childhood nutrition, medical research.

Brocton Fire Department annual turkey party

Brocton American Legion, 110 W. Main St., doors open at 6 p.m., raffle starts at 7 p.m. Turkeys, hams, steaks, door prizes, more. Free refreshments.

Cinema Series: “The Senior”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Michael Chiklis stars in the true story of the ultimate comeback. Adults $7, members/senior $6.50, students $5.

Erie Philharmonic Pops Series – The Music of Billy Joel starring Michael Cavanaugh

Warren Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 7:30 p.m. $30, $45, $56, $68.

Fredonia String Chamber Ensembles

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 2

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Speakers Cheryl Ritch, UUCNC congregants will address gratitude. Following the service, November birthdays will be celebrated with cake, singing. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org

Gowanda Moose Lodge towel bingo

201 Aldrich St., doors open at 12 p.m. Admission $5, extras $2. Also basket raffle, 50/50. Food, beverages available for purchase.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Limited space. Register by calling 716 569-2345.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Reserved seating. General public $25 advance, $30 door; students/children $10 advance, $15 door.

Erie Philharmonic Pops Series – The Music of Billy Joel starring Michael Cavanaugh

Warren Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 3 p.m. $30, $45, $56, $68.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club watch party

First Ward Falcons Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. kick-off. Snacks, munchies provided, dish to pass optional.

GriefShare Support Group

First Baptist Church of Dunkirk, 876 Central Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. 13 week program. For details, see DunkirkBaptist.org or call 716 366-6634.

Fredonia Flute, Basson Ensembles

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

MONDAY, NOV. 3

Wellness Initiative for Senior Education program (WISE)

Sinclairville Fire Hall, 30 Main St., 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register at NY Connects 716 753-4582, ask for WISE class. See https://chqgov.com/office-aging for programs, services. This week’s topic: Valuing Cultural, Generational Diversity.

Memory Cafe

National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Free event for those with dementia or memory loss and their caregivers. Explore exhibits, enjoy refreshments followed by short program. To register call 716 484-2222.

Patterson Library presents: Return of Culinary Creations

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 12 to 2 p.m. Pick a recipe from the cookbook on display “From Mama’s Table to Mine” by Bobby Dean. Make, share with fellow gourmands. Pre-registration required. Call 716 326-2154.

Sinclairville Library presents: Family Night: Pine Cone Bird Feeders

15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. All materials provided, peanut butter will be used. Ages 3+. Caregivers must stay with children. Drop in program. Register at 716 962-5885.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: G.N.O.M.E.S. Library Volunteer Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m.

The Lord’s Vineyard Grief support group

TLV Center for Catholic Faith & Devotion, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Six one-hour sessions on alternate Mondays. Facilitator: Dick Rodriguez. Share experiences, learn healthy ways to cope, find encouragement. Free, open to all. Register at 716 366-2306.

Fredonia Percussion Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, NOV. 4 Election Day

Sheridan Historical Society bake sale, open house

Corner of Route 20, Center St., Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Explore displays. Proceeds from the bake sale go toward operating costs for the building.

Robert H. Jackson – A New Look: A Conversation with G. Edward White and Gerard Magliocca

Via Zoom, 12 p.m. Fresh perspectives on the life, legacy of Justice Robert H. Jackson. To register, see https://roberthjackson.org

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

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

Youngerman Center stroke/head injury support group session

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provides educational information, opportunities to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. Free, open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Contact Julie Williams, coordinator, (716) 673-4618 for more information about attending.

St. Joseph’s bingo

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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Creating a Common Memory – A Snapshot of Colonialism, Past and Present” with Hayden Haynes

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Hayden, director of the Seneca Nation Onohsagwe:de’Cultural Center, is an antler carver working deeply in cultural arts revitalization, teaching. Registration requested. Call 716 934-3468. Free, public welcome.

Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382 Election Day meat raffle

201 Aldrich St., first draw at 6:30 p.m. $10 presale draft Bud Light draft pop, sandwich, snacks included with ticket. Meat raffle 15 rounds, 5 spins each round, $2 per ticket. Also cash draw, basket raffle.

Patterson Library presents: Best sellers book club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6:30 p.m.

Children in the Stream Youth Fly Fishing Program

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes, supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment needed.

Valley Historical Society monthly meeting

Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 7 p.m. Donna Westerdahl Nichols will present a program about the history of the Gerry Rodeo, which was established in 1945. All are welcome. Refreshments.

Cinema Series: “The Senior”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Michael Chiklis stars in the true story of the ultimate comeback. Adults $7, members/senior $6.50, students $5.

Fredonia Woodwind Chamber Ensembles

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.