SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, drop by during the time period of 7 to 11 a.m. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh and then release them. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets won’t be opened. No reservations required.

Mayville United Methodist Church spring rummage sale

81 S. Erie St., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Breakfast with the Birds at Audubon

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 to 11 a.m. $14 adults, $10 Nature Center members, $10 children 3 to 15, free 2, under. Prepaid reservations required by April 20. Pancakes, birding, bird trivia, program with tips for hard to identify birds. Short walk, weather permitting. Bring binoculars. Bring cash for basket raffle.

Trinity Episcopal Church Women spring rummage sale

Garland Hall, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some new clothes with tags, name brands, small electronics, toys, jewelry, books, housewares, holiday decor, linens, more. Proceeds used to support Friendly Kitchen, other local needs.

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.

Mayville Spring Market

Town of Chautauqua offices, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Music, vendors, food, kids’ activities, 50/50, more. Proceeds benefit Inspire Good of WNY Inc.

Villenova Burial Association annual spring cleanup day

Cemetery Road, 10 a.m. All lot owners, family members, those needing community service points asked to assist. Bring rakes, gloves. Water, doughnuts provided.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Alstar EMS, 738 Monroe St., Dunkirk or The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free, anonymous, no questions asked. Liquids, needles not accepted.

Prom Dress Shopping Experience

105 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dresses, shoes, jewelry available to anyone in need at no cost. Open to anyone. For details, email ccsolutions716@gmail.com.

Jennifer Anderson In-Person Gallery Talk, Drypoint Demonstration

Roger Tory Petersen Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. Focuses on bird portraiture as way of honoring California Condor, American Kestrel. Q & A follows artist’s talk.

Patterson Library presents: Sensory Support with Mrs. Matthews

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11 a.m. Learn about sensory differences, how to help your child in 3 sessions: Understanding sensory, movement and regulation, sensory support at home. Registration required. Call 716 326-2154.

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. $5 materials fee. Part 2 Fabric printing. Do not need to have attended previous class on April 18. Bring old article of clothing or tote bag to jazz up. Pre-made stamps available for those only attending fabric printing class. Reservations required. Call 716 672-8051.

Local author Shannon Buckley Moore book-signing event

Next Chapter Bookstore, 12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Opportunity to ask questions about author’s new book, “Feather in the Wind.” Public welcome.

Thirteenth anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day

Good Neighbor Bookstore, 124 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood, Local author TJ Buck 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Custom cookies from Full Moon Rising. Signed books, bookish items available. Cross-promotion with grand opening of Button’s Toys and Treats, 50 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood.

Dunkirk Historical Society Lecture: “Elnora Monroe Babcock: A Suffragette Named Elnora Speaks From Dunkirk”

513 Washington Ave., 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Presenter: City Historian Diane Andrasik. Q &A follows talk. Free event. Museum opens at 11 a.m. Limited seating. Only accessible by front and side stairs at this time, plan for accessibility needs.

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.

Chicken barbecue, basket raffle

Morton Club, Pratt Avenue, Jamestown, 12 p.m. $18 Truman-Leeper half chicken $18. Also basket raffle, 50/50, Karl & Mark’s Revolution. Proceeds benefit Jamestown Juneteenth Scholarship Fund.

Mayville/Chautauqua Lions Club Chautauqua Lakeside Park Cleanup

Lakeside Park in front of Carlson Building. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Grabber trash pickers, garbage bags, water provided. Public welcome to assist.

Echoes of the Hollywood

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St. Gowanda’s Hundred Year Old Theater Gets a Musical Walking Tour. New York and World premiere of song “Echoes of Hollywood,” composed, directed by Nathan Hall, lyrics by Hall. $20 adults, $10 students/seniors. Times 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at https://www.gowandahollywoodtheater.com

Celebration of Stories, Science from the Sparks Bird Project at Roger Tory Peterson Institute

RTPI, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 1 to 2 p.m. Also via Zoom. Presenter: project founder Jenn Lodi-Smith, Ph.D. Registration required. See rtpi.org

Darwin R. Barker Library book club

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Discuss “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store,” by James McBride.

Spring fling market at PersNikkity Pies

9 E. Main St., Falconer, 5 to 7 p.m. Vendors, live music by Campfire Junkie. Food, beverages available. Donations welcome for Pick of the Litter.

Falconer Kiwanis Club spring chicken barbecue

Falconer Moose Club, 11 S. Dow St., 5 to 6 p.m., $15. Take-out only.

Forestville High School presents: “Bye Bye Birdie”

4 Academy St., 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door.

East Town of Dunkirk Fire Dept. meat raffle

10949 S. Roberts Road, Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Bring dollar bills to win meats, tickets. 50/50. Free refreshments.

Infinity Spring Showcase

Washington Middle School, 159 Buffalo St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Nearly 100 student performers in student bands, vocalists, small ensembles, theater pieces, dance. Free admission for children under 18 with ticketed adult. Themed basket raffles.

50th annual BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

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

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

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

Struthers Library Theatre presents: Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman

302 W. Third Ave., Warren, doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. $20 general admission. Acoustic blues, ragtime, Tin Pan Alley pop songs, 1920s jazz, twin fiddle hoe-downs, original songs..

Erie Philharmonic Pops Series – Ashley Brown: Spoonful of Sugar Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie 7:30 p.m. $30, $45, $56, $68. Broadway star returns to Erie.

Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Classic play of wit, conflict, haunting, laughs. General seating. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student $5 advance, $10 door.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Director Paula Holcomb. Includes Symphony No. 4 by David Maslanka, premiere performance of student composer Amber Beauchamp’s “Le Grand Fantasme.”

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

`1891 Run for the Fredonia Opera House 5K fundraiser

Barker Common, 9 a.m. Run or walk options. Prizes for top finishers. Advance registration $25, day of race. See https://fredopera.org/the-1891-run/ Prizes for top finishers in categories.

Trinity Episcopal Church Women spring rummage sale

Garland Hall, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Some new clothes with tags, name brands, small electronics, toys, jewelry, books, housewares, holiday decor, linens, more. Proceeds used to support Friendly Kitchen, other local needs.

Mayville Spring Market

Town of Chautauqua offices, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Music, vendors, food, kids’ activities, 50/50, more. Proceeds benefit Inspire Good of WNY Inc.

Chautauqua County Sled Stars fundraiser

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Cornhole tournament, large basket raffle, 50/50s, main event featuring Chautauqua County Sheriffs vs. Chautauqua County Sled Stars battling it out on the ice. Proceeds support disabled hockey program.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

American Legion Post 953, 6 Cedar St., Forestville, 10:30 a.m. All club members encouraged to attend.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Jamestown service with program “Planting a Pollinator Garden”

1255 Prendergast Ave., 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Marti Tillinger. Virtual option available at UUJamestown.org/calendar

Rally for Marv Yonkers

Celoron Legion, 26 Jackson Ave. 11 a.m to 4 p.m. $10 donation. All you can eat spaghetti. 50/50, Chinese auction. Marv lost his home, belongings and dog in a fire Jan. 31.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. During the service, UUCNC members Diane Clark, Bill Moran will address “Considering Death with the World in Mind ” – examining some non-traditional, eco-friendly burial options. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org

Purse bingo fundraiser for Brandon Zebrowski Memorial Fund

Frewsburg American Legion, 9 Meadow Lane, doors open at noon, bingo starts at 1 p.m. $35 per person. Raising awareness, stopping stigma of addiction in our community.

American Legion Post 59 therapy dog session

156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 1 to 2 p.m. Open to public.

Echoes of the Hollywood

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St. Gowanda’s Hundred Year Old Theater Gets a Musical Walking Tour. New York and World premiere of song “Echoes of Hollywood,” composed, directed by Nathan Hall, lyrics by Hall. $20 adults, $10 students/seniors. Times 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at https://www.gowandahollywoodtheater.com

Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Classic play of wit, conflict, haunting, laughs. General seating. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student $5 advance, $10 door.

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

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

Chautauqua County Democratic Committee Bowling for Ballots

Lucky Lanes, 10387 Route 60, Fredonia, 2 to 5 p.m. $30 bowlers, $10 non-bowlers, kids. Pizza, snacks, prizes, basket raffle. Call 716 203-7241 (Sue).

Sonos Quartet concert

Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia 3 p.m. Student saxophone quartet based out of SUNY Fredonia. Free, public welcome.

JCC Student Recital

Jamestown Community College, Sheldon Center, 161 James Ave., Jamestown, 3 p.m. Variety of styles, genres.

SINGO at Liberty Vineyards

2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 3 to 5 p.m. Free to attend, play. Beverages, snacks available for purchase.

Erie Philharmonic Pops Series – Ashley Brown: Spoonful of Sugar Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie 3 p.m. $30, $45, $56, $68. Broadway star returns to Erie.

MONDAY, APRIL 27

Prevention Works presents: Resilience and Thriving workshop (secret power of stress)

Falconer office, 1 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Identify life-style, coping-styles strengths; create goals; receive workbook with exercises; learn mind-body tools for adapting a positive mindset. Free interactive training. Call 716 664-3608 to register.

Estate Planning Forum

107 Institute St., Jamestown, third floor, 10 a.m. Presented by Legal Services of WNY and Office for Aging Services. Covers Wills, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy. Limited seating. Register by April 24 at 716 753-4582.

Kraus Seminar on Smart City Research

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, room S204ABC, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Distinguished researchers will discuss their work on artificial intelligence in urban systems, sustainable infrastructure, intelligent transportation, IoT-enabled services, data-driven governance. Speakers include Dr. Juanid Zubairi, Dr. Jim Conrad, Dr. Mohammed Shahidehpour. Free, open to all, but registration required. See Kraus Seminar on Smart City Research (SCRES’26) Fredonia.edu

Hazeltine Public Library presents: Author Carrielynn Hurchinson

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 -Semi-Finals

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.