SATURDAY, DEC. 20

Dunkirk Senior Center cookie walk

45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out. Walk through cookie lane, choose favorite homemade cookies, homemade coffee cakes.

Pancake breakfast and Skate with Santa

Northwest Arena, 329 W. Third St., Jamestown. Session 1 at 9 a.m. or Session 2 at 10 a.m. Kids under 10 $5, adults $12. Festive craft, photo with Santa.

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.

Veterans 4 Christ brunch

Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans, active military personnel plus a guest. Also coffee, Paula’s doughnuts. Gospel Church volunteers will have something special for each veteran, active-duty military personnel who attend. For details, call Wes Tessey, 716 640-9883.

Darwin R, Barker Library presents: A Christmas Carol Story Time

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Fredonia Main Street Studios will bring the magic of Dickens’ “Christmas Carol” with a reading of selections from the holiday classic.Great for all ages.

Dunkirk Historical Museum open house

513 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Archivist Wayne Mori will spin seasonal tunes on the Victrola, view holiday, snowy photo slide show featuring winter scenes through the years courtesy of City Historian Diane Andrasik, view special winter artifacts made in town. Gift shop open. Free event. Follow parking regulations, use side entrance if front steps look snowy.

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.

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.

Sensory Inclusive Santa visit

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 334 Temple St., Fredonia, 2 to 4 p.m. Free event for children who may have find traditional Santa encounters overwhelming, special needs children, their siblings. Festive refreshments, gifts for all children. Registrations encouraged. Call 716 672-6731 or go to https://tinyurl.com/fredoniasanta

St. John’s United Church of Christ meat loaf dinner

733 Central Ave. (via Eagle Street parking lot), Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. $13. Reservations recommended; call 716 366-0710.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at Southern Tier Distilling Company

2051A Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, 5 to 8 p.m. Tom & Jerry’s, Music with Derek Davis, sweater judging at 6 p.m.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at the Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House

72 Main St., Bemus Point, 6 to 9 p.m. Holiday-inspired cocktails, festive bites, live music, prizes.

Raven & Thorn Onesie Christmas party

26 Water St, Fredonia, 7 to 11 p.m. Wear your warmest Christmas pajamas,slippers. Spiked cocoa, hot toddies, mulled wine available.

Main Street Studios presents: “A Christmas Carol”

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

World War II Vets present Party McFly

216 Lake Shore E., Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 21

3C’s Catering Christmas breakfast

Falcon’s Nest, 2001 E. Main St., Falconer, 8 to 11 a.m. All you can eat buffet. Bring camera for picture with Santa. Call 716 627-4403 for reservations.

Forest Lodge 166 F & A M Sunday Family Breakfast

The Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The all-you-can-eat menu (all you can eat is dine-in only) includes eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $13, children 5 to 12 are $6 and youth under 5, free. Open to the public. Building tour upon request.

Breakfast with Santa at Chautauqua Harbor Hotel

10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 9 to 11 a.m. $16.95 adults, $9.95 ages 10, under. Fresh fruit salad, pastries, scrambled eggs, sausage/bacon, home fries, French toast, silver dollar pancakes, hot chocolate bar, coffee/tea/milk/juice. Storytime with Santa, activities station. Reservations required. Call 716 489-2800.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. The UUCNC musicians will present “Holidays of Light” during the service. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org

Gowanda Moose 1382 member and guest Christmas Buffalo Bills party

201 Aldrich St., 12 p.m. Members welcome to bring exchange gift up to $15 value, marked male, female or unisex. Bring dish to pass or dessert. For details call 716 532-4882.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club watch party

First Ward Falcons Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, Bills at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. kick-off. Roast beef 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

Christmas Recital

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 2 p.m. Hosted by Lily Li Piano Studio.

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.

Mistletoe Mile

Gibson Park, North East, PA, 6 p.m. 1 mile festive fun race sponsored by Skunk & Goat Tavern, $20. Register online www.skunkandgoattavern.com or in-person 4:30 to 5:30 day of event.

MONDAY, DEC. 22

Sinclairville Library presents: Nighttime Story Hour

15 Main St., 6 p.m. “Polar Express…” Hot cocoa, cookies, paper craft. For ages birth +. Children encouraged to wear pajamas. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

Holy Name meeting

Lyceum, Pangolin Street, 6 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 23

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

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

Christmas Potluck Dinner

Crossings Christian Community Center, 328 Pine St., South Dayton, 5 to 7 p.m. Santa, gifts, activities, playroom for kids. Main meal provided, free to bring side dish or dessert if desired.

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.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24

Tops NY 890 meeting

First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.

TOPS NY 1094 of Brocton meeting

Tri-Church, 41 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-4226.

THURSDAY, DEC. 25

Merry Christmas