FRIDAY, NOV. 7

CHQ Professionals, Jamestown Young Professionals present: “Agile Leadership through Improv” workshop

Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union Training Center, 110 Mall Blvd., Lakewood, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Facilitator: Jane Fischer, creative change facilitator with Creative Education Foundation.Open to professionals from across Chautauqua County.Cost: $15, includes lunch. Register at ChooseCHQ.com/CHQProfessionals.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 110. This week’s topic: Dealing with Disobedience.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program for parents, caregivers of children ages 0 to 12

Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623. This week’s topic: Dealing with disobedience.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: How does a watershed affect you with Bethany O’Hagan

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6. Registration appreciated. Call 716 569-2345.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School presents: “Sister Act Jr.”

336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 1 p.m. Tickets $12. Another performance at 7 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. This week’s topic: Getting teens to cooperate.

Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Wine Weekend

9 participating wineries: Yori, Six Mile, Lakeview, Arrowhead, Liberty, 21 Brix, Johnson, Cellar ’54, Kingview. Three-Day Ticket (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $45 pre-sale, online; Two-Day Ticket (Friday, Sunday): $35 pre-sale, online; Mocktail ticket $20 (for those not drinking alcohol). Food pairings. Event runs Nov. 7, 8, 9. Order online at lakeeriewinecountry.org. Pick up ticket at host winery of choice.

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.

Veterans Remembrance Ceremony

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center multipurpose room, 3:30 p.m. Free event remembers, honors, shows gratitude to the countless men and women who have served the U.S. through the many branches of the Armed Forces. Presentation of the annual SUNY Fredonia Veterans Scholarship, the Courage and Honor Scholarship and the Ronald L. and Marilyn Denison Scholarship. Open to community.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. New and vintage items. Fish fry and full service bar available. Reservations recommended for fish fry. Dine in or take out. For details, booth rental, call 814 779-5553. Can purchase tickets for “Cash for Christmas” 50/50 to be drawn Dec. 6, with half for the winner, half for veterans.

Patterson Library Octagon Gallery opening: “The Men of NPPA”

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 to 7 p.m.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute exhibition opening – Polishing the Chain: The Art of Dennis Bowen

RTPI Lodge, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Reception free to members, indigenous people, regular admission price for others. Light snacks. Register at 716 665-2473.

SUNY Jamestown Community College presents: “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”

Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $19, $23, $25.

Folk in Fredonia presents:Showman and Coole

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Fiddle, banjo, songs incorporate old-time, bluegrass, folk, also including original songs. General seating. Adults $22, Opera House members $20, students $10.

Merrins Fall Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Dance majors perform choreography by Dance faculty, guest artists. Contemporary ballet, jazz, musical theatre style, commercial contemporary. General public $15, students/children $5.

Fredonia Saxophone Ensemble, Quartets

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

SATURDAY, NOV. 8

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New and vintage items. Saturday breakfast of coffee, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits or lunch of homemade soup of the week, pizza and wings can be purchased. For details, booth rental, call 814 779-5553. Can purchase tickets for “Cash for Christmas” 50/50 to be drawn Dec. 6, with half for the winner, half for veterans.

Heavenly Angels Bazaar

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 26 Erie St., Gowanda, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 20 unique crafters, vendors. Soup, dessert luncheon, basket, quilt raffles.

Pet Pantry’s 11th annual holiday craft show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds Ag & Expo Building, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $1 admission, free parking. Handmade arts, crafts, door prizes, food.

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.

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.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Little Explorers – Time for turkeys

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For ages 5 to 12. Build the challenge of the day, choose a challenge or free build. Limit 10. Preregistration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Darwin R. Barker Library Gnomes Party!

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Read gnome tales, watch a gnome movie, plant a gnome garden. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Diamond paint a coaster

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 p.m. For ages 10+. All supplies provided. Preregistration required. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Chautauqua County Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) meeting

Stockton Hotel, 2 S. Main St., 12:30 p.m. Anyone interested in Colonial History or Revolutionary History invited to attend.

Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Wine Weekend

9 participating wineries: Yori, Six Mile, Lakeview, Arrowhead, Liberty, 21 Brix, Johnson, Cellar ’54, Kingview. Three-Day Ticket (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $45 pre-sale, online; Two-Day Ticket (Friday, Sunday): $35 pre-sale, online; Mocktail ticket $20 (for those not drinking alcohol). Food pairings. Event runs Nov. 7, 8, 9. Order online at lakeeriewinecountry.org. Pick up ticket at host winery of choice.

Live at the Met: Puccini’s “La Boheme”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $20, Opera House members $18, students $10.

Twan Leenders: Meet Your Neighbors – Exhibition Program at RTPI

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 1 to 2 p.m. Director of Conservation at the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Twan Leenders will talk on his photography and contributions to the Environmental Impact award-winning project now on display at RTPI. Free program, registration encouraged. Call 716 665-2473.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School presents: “Sister Act Jr.”

336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 2 p.m. Tickets $12. Another performance at 7 p.m.

Movies at the Reg: “Cat Video Fest”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets $7 children 12, under; $10 adults plus fees. Unique submissions, music videos, sourced animations, internet classics. 10% of proceeds benefit Chautauqua County Humane Society.

Darwin R. Barker Library book club

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Selection: “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue, Park Street, Gowanda, 4 to 6 p.m, or until gone. Take out only. Menu: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, bread, cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All welcome.

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.

South Dayton Volunteer Fire Company turkey, ham, basket party

24 Maple St., doors open 6:15 p.m., spins start at 7 p.m. Fun family event, free refreshments.

SUNY Jamestown Community College presents: “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”

Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $19, $23, $25.

Cinema Series: “Eleanor the Great”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. June Squibb stars as troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Adults $7, members/senior $6.50, students $5.

Portland Fire Department annual turkey party

6481 Route 20, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments, door prizes, turkeys, hams, more.

Merrins Fall Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Dance majors perform choreography by Dance faculty, guest artists. Contemporary ballet, jazz, musical theatre style, commercial contemporary. General public $15, students/children $5.

SUNDAY, NOV. 9

Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Wine Weekend

9 participating wineries: Yori, Six Mile, Lakeview, Arrowhead, Liberty, 21 Brix, Johnson, Cellar ’54, Kingview. Three-Day Ticket (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $45 pre-sale, online; Two-Day Ticket (Friday, Sunday): $35 pre-sale, online; Mocktail ticket $20 (for those not drinking alcohol). Food pairings. Event runs Nov. 7, 8, 9. Order online at lakeeriewinecountry.org. Pick up ticket at host winery of choice.

SUNY JCC Veterans and Military Aligned Club Veterans Day annual 5k run/walk

Jamestown Campus Physical Education Complex parking lot off Curtis Street, registration at 10 a.m., race at 11 a.m. Prizes for top finishers. $17. See sunyjcc.edu/events to register. Proceeds help JCC student vets attend national conference, go toward scholarships.

Pet Pantry’s 11th annual holiday craft show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds Ag & Expo Building, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 admission, free parking. Handmade arts, crafts, door prizes, food.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Speaker: Rev. Ron Skowronski will reflect on the holiday of Thanksgiving and “speak truth to delusion ” during the service. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org

NY Chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America Blue Wing Fest

Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, 433 E. Terrace Ave., Lakewood, 1 to 4 p.m. Wing fest tickets $20, includes multiple flavors chicken wings to sample, Bills game on TVs. Also have 50/50, basket raffles, furniture raffle tickets. Cash bar. Email bluestarmothersnewyork@yahoo.com for tickets or purchase at door. Proceeds benefit Blue Star Mothers annual Christmas care package drive for troops.

Merrins Fall Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 2 p.m. Dance majors perform choreography by Dance faculty, guest artists. Contemporary ballet, jazz, musical theatre style, commercial contemporary. General public $15, students/children $5.

SUNY Jamestown Community College presents: “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”

Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets $19, $23, $25.

Honduras Promise Children Mission live auction, Chinese Auction, silent auction

St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 3748 Route 430, Bemus Point, viewing at 5 p.m. auctions 6 to 8 p.m. Snacks, refreshments provided. All welcome. Proceeds support children and families in the small village of la Villa de San Francisco in Honduras. Includes English, computer classes for children, microloan program for mothers. Mission team set for Jan. 2026 will work with children, provide medical check-ups, provide protein-based foods. For details, call Gale at 716 753-6319.

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 World Mallet Ensembles

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 6 p.m.

Student Opera Theater Group presents: Grand Night of Singing

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

Fredonia Student Keyboard Association #2

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