THURSDAY, NOV. 18

Darwin R. Barker Library writing workshop

Adult creative writing workshops take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia. Bring a notebook and pen. Wear a mask. Social distancing will be maintained.

Mayville evening with the Chamber

Business After Hours with the Chautauqua County and Mayville Community Chambers takes place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. It is free for two representatives from any Chamber member business, or $15 for non-members. Enjoy networking, appetizers, and a cash bar. The awards dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. at Webb’s Captain’s Table, 115 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Advanced registration is required for the dinner by Nov. 11. See www.chautauquachamber.org

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Social distancing will be maintained. Masks must be worn by those who are not fully vaccinated.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Native American Heritage Month talk by Terry Jones

The enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians is a member of the Wolf Clan. He shares his passion for Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) history and culture through his film works. He will present a video he produced while researching historical trauma and the American Indian residential boarding school experience, and screen his short documentary “Thomas Indian School Reunion” and his yet-to-be released short film, “Savage/Future.” An audience Q & A, light refreshments and traditional Iroquois roast corn soup will follow the video screenings. The event begins is free and begins at 6 p.m. at 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Call 934-3468 to pre-register.

International Student Services Global Banquet

The Global Banquet, which raises money to support international student scholarships, begins at 6:30 p.m. in the SUNY FredoniaWilliams Center Multipurpose Room. It is open to students, faculty, staff and community members. The buffet style dinner – representative of the home countries of Fredonia’s international students – will include: tabouli salad, seaweed salad, breaded pork chop, bulgogi, vegetable curry, vegetable dumplings, vegetable tempura, tiramisu and assorted beverages. Performances by Fredonia students and a theme basket raffle will also be featured. The banquet is hosted by International Student Services and is free to Fredonia students who have a ticket. Tickets, for non-students, are $20 and are available at the Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center.

Ripley Central School Board meeting

The public is welcome to attend this 6:30 p.m. meeting in the IRLA library in room 204.

Patterson Library presents: Ekstasis 2.0 Concert

The library, located at 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, will present a concert with solo and chamber repertoire students from SUNY Fredonia playing a curated salon series at 6:30 p.m.

PFLAG meeting

The group meets in the Patterson Library Octagon Gallery, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield at 6:30 p.m.

Fredonia New Jazz Orchestra

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Nick Weiser, director. Free event.

FRIDAY, NOV. 19

Mayville-Chautauqua-Dewittville Holiday Open House

Participating businesses can offer promotions and traveling punch cards that can be completed for a chance at prizes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friends of Barker Library annual meeting

The meeting will take place at 7 Day St. at 1 p.m. All members and citizens from the community are invited. Learn about services and meet the library’s new director,Tedesco-Blair. Masks are required.

Christmas in the Village of Westfield

A family event that marks the beginning of the magical holiday season in Westfield. From Santa’s arrival, and horse-drawn carriage rides through the village, to the Hall of Christmas and Holiday Tea; one will discover delightful activities for every age that accommodates every budget. Westfield’s quaint shops and fine restaurants offer special sales and treats for all. Festivities, merriment, and the village lavishly arrayed in holiday splendor will be highlights of the weekend. Details TBA and subject to change.

Gowanda HIDI Hose Fire Co. 4 turkey party

The event takes place at the fire hall, 99 Beach St. at 7 p.m. There will be raffles of turkeys, hams, holiday baskets and door prizes. Free refreshments will be offered.

The Kaleidscope Family Series presents: “Mark Nizer- 4D – a new dimension in entertainment

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7 p.m. General public $15, student/child $10. The show is a combination of original comedy, juggling, music and technology.

Fredonia Middle School presents: “Shrek Jr.”

The performance takes place in the district auditorium at 7 p.m. All tickets are $5 and reserved tickets are available through http:/fredoniamusical.com

JCC presents: “Pumpboys and Dinettes”

This musical takes place at Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Center, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $6 for JCC students, $19 for senior citizens and students 18-and-under, $11 for Faculty Student Association faculty and staff, and $19 for the general public. Buy tickets online or by calling the box office at 338-1187.

SATURDAY, NOV. 20

Mayville-Chautauqua-Dewittville Holiday Open House

Participating businesses can offer promotions and traveling punch cards that can be completed for a chance at prizes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Christmas in the Village of Westfield

A family event that marks the beginning of the magical holiday season in Westfield. From Santa’s arrival, and horse-drawn carriage rides through the village, to the Hall of Christmas and Holiday Tea; one will discover delightful activities for every age that accommodates every budget. Westfield’s quaint shops and fine restaurants offer special sales and treats for all. Festivities, merriment, and the village lavishly arrayed in holiday splendor will be highlights of the weekend. The “Let There Be Light Parade” begins at 4:30 p.m. Details TBA and subject to change.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday November through mid-May at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. It features a variety of vendors, with special events TBA. See the Fredonia Farmers’ Market FaceBook page for updates.

Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382 towel bingo

Doors open at 10 a.m. at 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda, with bingo starting at 11 a.m. Admission is $5. Food is available for purchase. There will be a basket raffle, a quarter raffle and 50/50 in addition to the opportunity to win towels.

Lakeshore Humane Society open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. For those who are not vaccinated, masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times on the grounds of LHS. Masks are optional for those fully vaccinated. Those who are ill or have tested positive for COVID are asked to delay a visit. Tours of the facility will not be given. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 672-1991.

Audubon Holiday Cardboard Village Make-and-Take Day

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. From noon to 3:30 p.m. Adults $10, Nature Center members $7.50, children 3 to 15, $7.50. Free 2 and under. Reservations appreciated by Nov. 17. Create a mini winter village using cardboard, paint, and creativity. Basic directions, examples, cardboard, paint and other decorations are provided to complete this activity. Guests are encouraged to bring any cardboard cutting tools such as a utility knife. Dress for painting.

Stage on Screen presentation: “Spartacus”

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents the Bolshoi Ballet from Moscow via satellite at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for students.

NYSSMA Area All State Concert: Treble Chorus and Mixed Choir

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1:30 p.m. Mask required.

Patterson Library presents: new art stimulation: “Wave/Length”

The library, located at 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, will host a gallery talk with Kimberly Turner and Ruby Andomeda Miller in the Octagon gallery at 2 p.m. The installation will be on display through Dec. 31.

Fredonia Middle School presents: “Shrek Jr.”

The performance takes place in the district auditorium at 3 p.m. All tickets are $5 and reserved tickets are available through http:/fredoniamusical.com

NYSSMA Area All State Concert: String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra and Band

SUNY Fredonia Rocefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3:30 p.m. Mask required.

St. John’s United Church of Christ traditional Thanksgiving dinner

Must pre-order at 366-0710 by Nov. 14. A meal of turkey, gravy, stuffing, homemade squash and dessert will be available for pickup from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Drive into the church parking lot from the Eagle Street entrance in Dunkirk.

B.E. Strong 716 Italian dinner fund-raiser

The dinner takes place from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 339 E. Fourth St., Jamestown or take-out options are available. Tickets are $20 each and need to be purchased by Nov. 14. Visit the Facebook page. Proceeds go to the Salvation Army to purchase Christmas gifts for local children as part of the Angel Tree program in Bannon Eimiller’s memory.

Stockton Volunteer Fire Co. turkey party

The event at the fire hall begins at 7 p.m. Raffle items include young fresh turkeys (never frozen), hams, prime ribs, steaks and more. There will be a door prize and free refreshments.

Fredonia Middle School presents: “Shrek Jr.”

The performance takes place in the district auditorium at 7 p.m. All tickets are $5 and reserved tickets are available through http:/fredoniamusical.com

1891 Fredonia Opera House Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present the documentary “The Rescue” at 7:30 p.m. It uses interviews and visual material to about the 2018 rescue of 12 boys and their coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students, At this time, ALL patrons are asked to wear masks when attending Opera House events.

JCC presents: “Pumpboys and Dinettes”

This musical takes place at Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Center, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $6 for JCC students, $19 for senior citizens and students 18-and-under, $11 for Faculty Student Association faculty and staff, and $19 for the general public. Buy tickets online or by calling the box office at 338-1187.

SUNDAY, NOV. 21

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

All members are invited to attend at 10:30 a.m. at the Sheridan VFW, Route 20, Sheridan.

JCC presents: “Pumpboys and Dinettes”

This musical takes place at Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Center, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown at 2 p.m. Tickets: $6 for JCC students, $19 for senior citizens and students 18-and-under, $11 for Faculty Student Association faculty and staff, and $19 for the general public. Buy tickets online or by calling the box office at 338-1187.