SATURDAY. APRIL 18

St. Hyacinth Church spring clean-up

296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. Bring work gloves, rakes, shovels.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New and vintage items. Seven new vendors. 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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Walk & Write Brownbag Workshop

15 Main St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Village walk from 9 to 10 a.m. Breakout writing session, critiquing workshop 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring own bag lunch. Register at 716 962-5885.

Volunteer day at Audubon Community Nature Center

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, register at 9 a.m. Work parties tackle sprucing up gardens, cleaning, grounds work, more from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. For all ages, abilities. Lunch follows. Register at 716 569-2345. Walk-ins also welcome.

Fredonia Police Benevolent Society Community Clean-up day

Meet at municipal parking lot at 73 Water St., Fredonia at 10 a.m.Volunteers will be assigned a park or street within village limits. Gloves, clean-up bags provided. Coffee, beverages, hot dogs provided for volunteers. Contact saldrich@fredoniapolice.org for details.

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.

Local Makers and Vendors Spring market

93 E. Main St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free DIY craft station. For details, call 716 226-6979.

Westfield Fire Department RecruitNY

20 Clinton St., 10 a.m. Meet members at open house, explore volunteer opportunities.

Cheers to 250 Lake Erie Wine Country event

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participating wineries: 21 Brix Winery, Arrowhead Wine Cellars, Burch Farms and Country Market, Cellar ’54, Courtyard Winery, Driftwood Wine Cellars, Johnson Estate Wineries, Lakeview Wine Cellars, Liberty Vineyards and Winery, Mazza Chautauqua Cellars/Five and 20 Spirits and Brewing, Mazza Vineyards, Nobel Winery, Presque Isle Wine Cellars, South Shore Wine Company, Yori Wine Cellars and Brewing Co. Tickets at www.lakeeriewinecountry.org/events. 3-day ticket $45, 2-day ticket (Friday, Sunday) $35, Mocktail ticket $20. Each ticket includes food, wine pairing at every participating winery, keepsake wine glass. Mocktail tickets include specially crafted nonalcoholic beverage, food pairing at each stop.

Chautauqua County Historical Society annual meeting, lecture

Lakeshore Assembly of God Church, 252 E. Main St., Westfield, 10 a.m. meeting, historical presentation by Michelle Henry at 10:45 a.m.

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 are Wednesdays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.

Veterans 4 Christ “home-cooked” brunch

Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Also Paula’s donuts. Free for veterans, active military personnel plus a guest. Donations accepted. For details, call Wes Tessey, 716 640-9883.

Patterson Library presents: Beginning bead weaving 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required, supplies included. Call 716 326-2154.

Patterson Library presents: Beyblade tournament 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11 a.m. Youth program.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: workshop with local artist Sarah Brown-Millspaw

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults, children 10+ with an adult. $15 materials fee. Part 1 Stamp making. Do not need to attend part 2 on April 25. Bring sketch or picture idea for stamp-carving inspiration. Reservations required. Call 716 672-8051.

Autism Awareness community event

Jackson-Taylor Park, 10 Washington St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. Lawn games, resource tables, real talk with people who live it. Bring a picnic.

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.

Order of the Eastern Star towel bingo

Forestville Masonic Hall, 321 E. Main St., doors open at noon, games begin at 1 p.m.

National Theatre Live: Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10. Stars Hiran Abeysekera.

Square Foot Gardening class

Unitarian Church, 1255 Prendergast St., Jamestown, 1 to 3 p.m. Master Gardener David Winner’s presentation details method ideal for small spaces, beginners, optimizing produce per square foot. Refreshments, visuals to demonstrate set-up. $10 per person. No need to pre-register. For details, call 716 665-4605.

Centennial Hollywood Happening

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St. Throwback event to Harley/Hollywood Happening weekend. Tattoo contest, food trucks. Bands Rockabilly Steve and BR3-BlueS at 2 p.m.; Wasted Whiskey at 5 p.m.; Great Wide Open Petty Tribute Band at 8 p.m. $10 for day pass.

Record Swap Happy Hour

Labyrinth Press Company, 12 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 3 to 7 p.m. Free admission. Bring vinyl to trade.

St. John’s United Church of Christ chicken and biscuits dinner

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

Frewsburg Lions’ Club 3-Cs Catering chicken barbecue

Zion Lutheran Church, 45 Falconer St., 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Donation $20. Presale preferred, minimal number of tickets available at door. Proceeds benefit Ben, Makayla Gauger family who lost everything to fire.

Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Group Gala

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham St., Celoron, social hour 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. followed by program featuring retired U.S. Army National Guard major Dr. Joseph Pfadt, founder of Warriors to Washington. Entertainment by retired Army lieutenant colonel Lori Hull, violinist. Dancing follows. Free event for veterans, one guest may attend for refundable deposit of $20, additional guests $60. Deadline has passed, but email DreAnn Csorba at dwyer.director@resourceenter.org.

Sheridan VFW meat raffle

2556 Main Road, Silver Creek, doors open 5 p.m., first spin 6 p.m. $10 admission, includes beer, pizza. No outside alcohol. 50/50 raffle, silent auction. Bring $1 bills. Benefits Business Students for Success Inc.

Brocton Fire Department meat raffle

6 p.m.

Child Advocacy Program Diamond Dinner, auction

Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 5 p.m. cocktails, dinner 6:30 p.m. $75 each, 2 for $125. Live, silent auctions, 50/50, chance to win a beautiful diamond. All proceeds stay locally to help CAP children, their families.

Folsom Prison Experience

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Immersive theatrical tribute of the day Johnny Cash recorded At Folsom Prison. $35.50 to $73.50.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Murder on the Orient Express”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.

Main Street Studios presents: “The Play That Goes Wrong”

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

Merrins BFA Dance Projects

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $5. Dance majors present work featuring variety of styles.

Cinema Series: 40th anniversary showing of “Stand By Me”

1891 Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Adults $7, members/seniors $6.50, students $5. Four friends (Will Wheaton, Jerry O’Connell, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman) embark on a two-day search for a missing teen’s body. Rated R.

“A Night on Broadway”

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, Multi-purpose room, 8 p.m. Community members $5.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

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.

Local Makers and Vendors Spring market

93 E. Main St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free DIY craft station. For details, all 716 226-6979.

Stockton Community Church presents: Dan Schall concert

10 W. Railroad Ave., 11 a.m. Dan Schall from Zelienople, PA will present a message with music. All welcome.

Cheers to 250 Lake Erie Wine Country event

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participating wineries: 21 Brix Winery, Arrowhead Wine Cellars, Burch Farms and Country Market, Cellar ’54, Courtyard Winery, Driftwood Wine Cellars, Johnson Estate Wineries, Lakeview Wine Cellars, Liberty Vineyards and Winery, Mazza Chautauqua Cellars/Five and 20 Spirits and Brewing, Mazza Vineyards, Nobel Winery, Presque Isle Wine Cellars, South Shore Wine Company, Yori Wine Cellars and Brewing Co. Tickets at www.lakeeriewinecountry.org/events. 3-day ticket $45, 2-day ticket (Friday, Sunday) $35, Mocktail ticket $20. Each ticket includes food, wine pairing at every participating winery, keepsake wine glass. Mocktail tickets include specially crafted nonalcoholic beverage, food pairing at each stop.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Speakers Dr. Sheri (Sam) Mason and Sr.Jeff Bloodworth will address ” All is Not Lost ” during the service, using lessons from the recent past to help navigate our future. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org

Centennial Celebration

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St. Begins around noon. Features world-renowned organist Dennis James, Hollywood Drama Camp alumni performances, cake cutting, more. Free to public, concessions for sale.

Concerto competition

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1 to 5 p.m.

Chautauqua Vegetarian Society

Seventh Day Adventist Church,.130 McDaniel Ave., Jamestown, 1 to 3 p.m. Speaker Terri Groh will discuss her vegan cookbook “Simple and Nutritious: 52 Plant-based, Whole Food Recipes.’ Vegan pot-luck dinner. $2 if bringing vegan dish to share or $6 without. RSVP to 716 753-7761 by previous Thursday.

Gary Chase benefit

Lakewood American Legion Post 1286, 174 Chautauqua Ave., doors open at 1 p.m. Music by Derek Davis, Angela Busch at 1:30, Mojo Dogs at 3, Downright Dirty at 4:30, Trailer Trash at 6. Raffles, 50/50.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Murder on the Orient Express”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. $17 to $25.

150th anniversary of St. Hyacinth’s church

295 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 3 p.m. Mass, followed by reception at The Lord’s Vineyard Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk.

Acoustic Sundays at The White Inn

52 E. Main St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Live music performances.

MONDAY, APRIL 20

TLV Grief Support Group

TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104, 10:30 a.m. Six sessions: April 6, 20, May 4, 18, June 1, 15. Contact TLV office, 716 366-2306.

Fredonia trustees’ public budget hearing

Village Hall, Church Street, 4:30 p.m.

Holocaust Remembrance Event

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, Blue Lounge, 5 p.m. Hosted by Hillel in collaboration with ODEI Intercultural Speaker Series. Featured speaker Amon Adler will present “A Tailor’s Journey: One Man’s Story of Survival During the Shoah,” the story of the speaker’s father, Bernard Adler. Content warning: detailed descriptions of violence, anti-semitism. Amon Adler is the father of Hillel president and SUNY Fredonia senior Sivan Adler, editor/publisher of her grandmother’s Holocaust memoir. Public welcome to attend this free event.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Make mosaic coasters.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Nighttime Story Hour “Earth Day”

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Plant a sunflower in a biodegradable newspaper cup. Participate in stories, play. Registration required. Space limited. Ages birth, up. Caregiver must stay with child. Light snacks available. Call 716 962-5885.

Hazeltine Public Library presents: Author Jason Bussman

891 Busti-Sugar Grove Road, Jamestown, 6:30 p.m. Free event. Excerpt reading, discussion, books available for sale, signing.

Chautauqua’s Got Talent show night #3

Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Be part of the voting audience. $14 presale, $18 at door. Tickets: inspirejamestown.com. $55 pass for all 5 nights. Cash prizes, more for eligible contestants.

Fredonia World Mallets Ensemble

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