Coming up …
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
Southern Tier Bills Booster Club watch party
First Ward Falcons Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, Bills vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. kick-off. Beef stew will be provided. .
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.
MONDAY, NOV. 10
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: Medication and the Older Adult.
United Senior Citizens luncheon meeting
First Ward Falcons Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 12 p.m. Menu: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes/gravy, tossed salad, squash, asparagus, surprise dessert. Make $15 check per meal payable to United Senior Citizens, mail to Evonne Hennebery, PO Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048 by Nov. 3. Open to all senior 55+
BMA Rosary Group meeting
St. Hyacinth Lyceum, 15 N. Pangolin St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in reciting the Rosary, sharing fellowship welcome.
TLV Youth Ministry Core Team meeting
TLV Center for Catholic Faith & Devotion, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Plan fun, faith-filled events for high school youth. For details, contact Kiera Krestic at kkrestic@thelordsvineyard3.com
Villenova Burial Association fall meeting
Villenova Town Hall, 1094 Butcher Road, 6:30 p.m. Member meeting for anyone who owns a lot or has a family member buried in the Villenova Cemetery.
Town of Arkwright public budget hearing
Arkwright Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.,
New Horizons Band
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Fredonia Guitar Chamber Ensembles
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
