WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22

Barker Library presents: artist’s reception for Julia Kramer

7 Day St., Fredonia from noon to 2 p.m. Masks are required.

Audubon Community Nature Center Creature Feature: Hellbenders

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. From 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 3 to 15, $6. Free 2 and under. Reservations required by Dec. 21.

Dunkirk Intermediate School presents: “Elf Jr.”

A limited number of tickets can be purchased for $5 tickets at the main office of the school for this 5:30 p.m. rescheduled auditorium performance. All tickets for the postponed performance will be honored.

Main Street Studio presents: “A Christmas Carol”

7 p.m. at 50 Main St., Fredonia, directed by Ted Sharon. The two hour performance includes intermission. Coffee and hot chocolte will be available to those who attend. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash an hour before show time: $10 for children 11 and under, $20 for 12 and up. Masks are required.

THURSDAY, DEC. 23

American Red Cross Blood drive

Chautauqua Mall, 318 Fairmount Ave., Lakewood from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Testimony Ink and Angelica-Lynn Photography presents: “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”

Enjoy free hot cocoa and see Santa at Testimony Ink, 147 Lakeshore Drive E., Dunkirk, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Professional photos wih Santa by Angelica-Lynn Photography are available for $10.

American Red Cross Blood drive

Lakeside Park Community Center, 50 W. Lake Road, Mayville from 1 to 6 p.m.

Main Street Studio presents: “A Christmas Carol”

2 p.m. at 50 Main St., Fredonia, directed by Ted Sharon. The two hour performance includes intermission. Coffee and hot chocolte will be available to those who attend. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash an hour before show time: $10 for children 11 and under, $20 for 12 and up. Masks are required.

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 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 followed. Masks must be worn by those who are not fully vaccinated.

SATURDAY, DEC. 25

Merry Christmas

SUNDAY, DEC. 26

Audubon Sunday Storytime

Children ages 2 to 8 and their caregivers are invited to a free nature-based storytime at the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday admission is also free. Come for storytime and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals and exhibits.Participation is limited to 15. Reservations by the previous day are suggested. Call 716 569-2345.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club game viewing

Join at the Moniuscko Club, 262 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk at 1 p.m. to watch the Bills play the Patriots at 1 p.m. Barbecued hamburgers will be provided at halftime. Members may bring a dish to pass. Members must be fully vaccinated to attend.

TUESDAY. DEC. 28

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7. Masks should be worn by those not vaccinated and social distancing will be observed.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29

Audubon Community Nature Center Christmas with the Critters

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. From 10 to 11:30 a.m. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15, $6. Free 2 and under. Reservations appreciated. Visit ACNC for a holiday open house all about the critters! There will be live animals out and ready to visit, some animal specimens and artifacts to explore, a craft station to make a holiday gift for the wild critters, a behind-the-scenes eagle tour, and mini-presentations about the live animals every half hour. Admission for this event (or the Nature Center this day) may be a gift taken and purchased for the Giving Tree, located in ACNC’s lobby. Gifts should be wrapped and presented to the receptionist redeemable for admission. Cash and credit cards are accepted as well.

American Red Cross Blood drive

DoubleTree by Hilton, 150 W.Fourth St., Jamestown from noon to 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 30

American Red Cross Blood drive

Chautauqua Mall, 318 Fairmount Ave., Lakewood from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The Marvin Community House presents Dinner Theater: “All She Wants for Christmas”

2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown at 6 p.m. The dinner theater production stars Broadway performer Todd Wagner. The venue features an exhibit of decorated Christmas trees. Hundreds of ornaments were selected to show the materials used at the turn of the twentieth century. The cost of the event is $50 per person. Reservations are required. Call 716 488-6206.

FRIDAY, DEC. 31

Audubon Nature Walk

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 9 to 10 a.m. Donations encouraged. Reservations requested by Dec. 29. Join an Audubon educator for a winter walk on the last day of the year.

SUNDAY, JAN. 2

Audubon Sunday Storytime

Children ages 2 to 8 and their caregivers are invited to a free nature-based storytime at the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday admission is also free. Come for storytime and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals and exhibits.Participation is limited to 15. Reservations by the previous day are suggested. Call 716 569-2345.

TUESDAY, JAN. 4

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7. Masks should be worn by those not vaccinated and social distancing will be observed.