FRIDAY, DEC. 12

Roblin Steel breakfast club meeting

Crossroads Diner, Route 20 at Center Road, Sheridan. Note new location.All former employees invited.

Westfield Fire Department blood drive

Westfield Firehall, Clinton Street, 9 to 11 a.m. Make appointment by calling Nancy at 716 753-6641 to learn age, health concerns.Walk-ins meeting criteria accepted. Donors entered in prize drawing..

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. This week’s topic: Developing good bedtime routines; dealing with disobedience.

CHQ Chamber annual meeting

Wicked Warrens, LLC, 119 W. Third St., Jamestown, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Presentation of Pam Lydic award to Aimee Rogers, selection of board members, officers for coming year. Keynote speaker: Ronn Richard, retired president, CEO of the Cleveland Foundation. $35 includes plated lunch. For reservations, see www.chqchamber.org.

Patterson Library presents: NSAA Members Exhibition in the Octagon Gallery

40 S. Portage St., Westfield 5 to 7 p.m. For details, call 716 326-2154.

BYOP Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser to benefit Gowanda Moose projects

201 Aldrich St., registration at 5:30 p.m., bags live at 6:30 p.m. $60 per team. Basket raffle to benefit Gowanda Food Pantry, 50/50, cash bar/kitchen.

Sherman Christmas in the Village

Horse drawn wagon rides 6 to 9 p.m.; Miss Laura’s, 129 W. Main St., cookies, cocoa; The Cooler, 114 W. Main St.: Ugly sweater contest 8 p.m

“It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play”

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA., doors open at 6:30 p.m. 1940’s live radio broadcast begins at 7 p.m. 5 actors portray dozens of characters with vintage sound effects, favorite songs, more. Adults $20, students/seniors $18.

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa Theatre, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Live theatrical performance featuring 6 professional actors. Tickets $18 to $37. Reserve at mta.thundertix.com

Center Stage Dance Studio presents: “Celebrate Christmas”

79 E. Main St., 7 p.m.

Main Street Studios presents: “A Christmas Carol”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Adults $20, students/senior $15. mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz

Christmas Concert

Park United Methodist Church, 30 N. Lake St, North East, PA, 7:30 p.m. Features North East Choral Club.

SATURDAY, DEC. 13

Christmas in Clymer

Visit local businesses beginning at 8 a.m. Enjoy shopping, dining, holiday music. 6 p.m. Visit with Santa at school, view light up Clymer. 7 p.m. Christmas drawing at the school.. 8:30 fireworks weather permitting.

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.

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.

Mayville Holiday Market

2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local vendors, holiday music, food, 50/50 raffle with proceeds benefiting Inspire Good of WNY. Free admission.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Holidays at the Lodge

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 admission. Family welcome for bird ornament decorating, hot chocolate, visit from Santa, area choral groups. Access to exhibits.Village Library,

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Under the Snow

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.

Infinity’s annual art market

30 E. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

South Dayton Christmas in the Village

South Dayton American Legion Post 1593, 4 Mill St., craft show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with chicken and biscuit lunch at 11 a.m.; scavenger hunt beginning at Depot, 108 W. Railroad at 10 a.m., Santa visits 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Village Library, 17 Park St., other establishments offer crafts, snacks, hot chocolate, dairy punch, wine tasting, coloring, handouts, shopping, raffle, music, more.

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 during the rest of December are Tuesdays Dec. 23, 30 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., instead of Wednesdays due to the holidays. Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.

Shop local authors event

Next Chapter Bookstore, 12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Authors Catherine D’Agostino, Rebecca Cuthbert, Nick Smith, Pauline Chow will be selling, signing books including newly published titles. Cookies, gift wrap available..

The Cookie Crumble

Downtown Westfield, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cookies, sweet treats for all.

Lunch with Santa at Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House

72 Main St., Bemus Point, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special food, drink deals while kids share wishes with Santa.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Craft party, book give-away

536 Central Ave., Children’s room, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free kids’ event.

Wreaths Across America wreath placement by Dunkirk Composite Squad of the Civil Air Patrol

Forest Hill Cemetery, 55 Lambert Ave., Fredonia, 12 p.m. Public welcome. For details, contact Captain Linda Blodgett at atymame@aol.com

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Greeting card workshop 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 p.m. All ages. Create greeting cards for any occasion. Variety of supplies to choose from. Pre-registration 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.

Christmas Fest

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 30 Clinton St., North East, 12 to 4 p.m. Free children’s crafts, activities, Festival of Trees.

Live at the Met: Giordano’s “Andrea Chenier” and pre-opera talk

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 12:30 p.m. pre-opera talk by SUNY Fredonia Director of Opera Studies Don Marrazo. Opera showing begins at 1 p.m. Adults $20, Opera House members $18, students $10.

Butch Rolle Foundation bowling for charity

Jamestown Bowling Company, 850 Foote Ave., registration at 1, bowling 2 to 5 p.m. Can have teams up to 6. Former Buffalo Bill Rolle raises money for scholarships, toy drives, education, meals, financial support, support services, more. Also raffles for bowlers, non-bowlers. Location number 716 483-1818.

Main Street Studios presents: “A Christmas Carol”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Adults $20, students/senior $15. mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: Silent Film Series

39 W. Main St., 2 p.m. 1925 – THE GOLD RUSH starring Charlie Chaplin. (Film is 100 years old). Live organ accompaniment by renowned theater organist Dennis James. Tickets at the door $6.

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa Theatre, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Live theatrical performance featuring 6 professional actors. Tickets $18 to $37. Reserve at mta.thundertix.com. Another performance at 7 p.m.

“It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play”

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA., doors open at 1:30 p.m. 1940’s live radio broadcast begins at 2 p.m. 5 actors portray dozens of characters with vintage sound effects, favorite songs, more. Adults $20, students/seniors $18. Another performance at 7 p.m.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents:”Christmas with Bill Ward and Friends”

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. Ward will be joined by multi-instrumentalists John Cross, Adam McKillip. $15. Reserve at lakeshorecenterforthearts.com.

SINGO at Liberty Vineyards

2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 3 to 5 p.m.Theme: “Let it Snow.” Free to attend, play. Beverages, snacks available for purchase. Chances for prizes.

Chautauqua Safety Village 5th annual Christmas celebration

4 to 7:30 p.m. Santa “elevator” ride to see him, cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus, Polar Express train ride, visit the Grinch in his lair, crafts with Anna and Elsa, pictures with Bluey and Bingo, kids drive on Home Alone-themed cars track, snowball fight with Frosty, Rudolph. Tickets on or before Dec. 5, $5, after $6. Children 2, under, free. See htpps://www.chautauquasafetyvillage.com/christmas to register.

Trinity United Church of Christ distribution of holiday ingredients

Erie Avenue, Park Street, Gowanda, 4 p.m until gone. Holiday meal items will be handed out to be prepared by recipients and their families.

Sensory Sensitive Santa at Fenton History Center

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 4 to 6 p.m. Tailored for children, families who may find traditional Santa encounters overwhelming. Festive, peaceful atmosphere. Parents, caregivers required to stay with children. Free, open to all community members. Refreshments, gift for all children.. For details, to arrange special accommodations, call 716 664-6256.

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.

Winter Luau with Kokomo Time Band

TLV (The Lord’sVineyard) Center gym, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 5 to 10 p.m. Band starts at 6 p.m. Doors open at 4:30. No cover charge. Cash bar. Food, wine, beer. Adults only. IDs checked at door.

Santa Stop in Forestville

Forestville Firehall, 18 Chestnut St., 6 to 8 p.m. Hot cocoa, cookies, treats from Santa. Children can make their own ornaments for their trees. Boy Scouts will sell hot dogs, hamburgers.

Sherman Christmas in the Village Annual lighted tractor parade on Main Street, starts at 6 p.m. Miss Laura’s, 129 W. Main St cookies, cocoa.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet presents: “The Nutcracker”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $24 to $57.

Center Stage Dance Studio presents: “Celebrate Christmas”

79 E. Main St., 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 14

Breakfast with Santa at Peek ‘n Peak

1457 Olde Road, Clymer, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Adult $25, kids $18, includes breakfast buffet, craft stations, phot op with Santa, toy from Santa. Add a hot chocolate bar for $7. Reservations required. Call 716 355-4141.

Brunch with Santa at The White Inn

52 E. Main St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Adults $35, children $17, under 8 eat free with adult purchase. Limited seating. Reserve at 716 672-2301.

Mayville Holiday Market

2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local vendors, holiday music, food, 50/50 raffle with proceeds benefiting Inspire Good of WNY. Free admission.

Brunch with Mr. & Mrs. Claus at Wicked Warren’s

119 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free to attend, food, drink available for purchase including special kiddo menu items. Kiddo runaround zone, photo ops, bring cameras.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

Kosciuszko Club, 73 E. Doughty St., Dunkirk, 10:30 a.m. All member clubs invited.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Speaker: Rev. Ron Skowronski will address “You Can ‘KEEP’ Christmas ” during the service. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org

SEAS Hispanic Ministry Guadalupe celebration

After 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, procession from church to Northern Chautauqua Catholic Church gym. Theme basket raffle, 50/50 raffle. Everyone in The Lord’s Vineyard invited. Requesting dish to pass.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club watch party

First Ward Falcons Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, Bills at New England Patriots, 1 p.m. kick-off. Chili provided. Members may bring dish to pass.

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa Theatre, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Live theatrical performance featuring 6 professional actors. Tickets $18 to $37. Reserve at mta.thundertix.com

“It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play”

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA., doors open at 1:30 p.m. 1940’s live radio broadcast begins at 2 p.m. 5 actors portray dozens of characters with vintage sound effects, favorite songs, more. Adults $20, students/seniors $18.

Christmas Concert

Park United Methodist Church, 30 N. Lake St, North East, PA, 2 p.m. Features North East Choral Club.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet presents: “The Nutcracker”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 3 p.m. $24 to $57.

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.

The Lord’s Vineyard choirs present: “Lessons and Carols, Cocoa and Cookies”

Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave. Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Volunteers welcome. For details, contact Tonia Piede at 716 680-3948.

Trinity Episcopal Church presents: Sonos Saxophone Quartet Concert

11 Day St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Free event, public welcome.+

MONDAY, DEC. 15

Al & Marge Brown WWII lecture: A German Jew’s Triumph with Cindy and Harry Handler

Robert H. Jackson Center presents a virtual event about the life of Fritz Oppenheimer, 6 p.m. For registration information, see the website roberthjackson.org or call 716 483-6646.