FRIDAY, APRIL 15

Spring Senior Show I opening reception

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

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.

Fredonia Food Pantry

The Fredonia Food Pantry, Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., will be open from 10 a.m, to noon. The pantry serves the needs of Fredonia area 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.

Chautauqua Safety Village Easter carnival

Chautauqua Safety Village at 2695 Route 394, Ashville, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission includes: Bounce house fun, games, crafts, train rides, cars track, Easter candy from the village buildings, and a visit with the Easter Bunny (can take a picture with him). Available for purchase: Kettle corn, 50/50 and basket raffle tickets, food and drink. Admission: $5 per person. Children 2 and under are free. Purchase tickets on the website or at the gate.

City of Jamestown Easter Egg Hunt

Allen Park, 11 a.m.

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.

Audubon presents: Animals of the Earth Day

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, noon to 4 p.m. $8 non-member adults and children 3 to 15; $6 member adults and children 3 to 15; free 2 and under.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

West Portland Baptist Church Sunday school Easter events

7081 E. Route 20, 9:30 a.m. Easter egg hunt for younger children and Easter “Escape Room” for older youth.

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.

MONDAY, APRIL 18

Darwin R. Barker Library virtual storytime

Join via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. All programs are free of charge. All children are welcome. To register, send an e-mail including the child’s name and a phone number to childrenslibrarian@barkerlibrary.org

Hanover Democratic Club Dingus Day Dinner

The Firehouse on the Lake, 23 Jackson St., Silver Creek. 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and dining options include dine in or take out. The menu includes Crockski’s Pierogis, Polish sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, salad and dessert. There will be a cash bar. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Ukrainian Relief.

Tickets are available at The Firehouse on the Lake or call Mary Fran at 716-934-4197 or Laurie at 716-622-7485.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19

Revitalize Dunkirk beautification committee meeting

Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m., room 127. Public is invited to discuss upcoming projects.

W(h)ine Time with Fredonia trustee Jon Espersen

Heenan’s Irish Pub, Main and Eagle streets, 4:30 p.m. Provide input regarding the state of the village, offer suggestions for changes and improvements, etc.

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.

Chamber Made Guitar

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

Fenton History Center Brown Bag Lecture

67 Washington St., noon. Presenter: Sara Reale, Former Education Director at the Fenton History Center on The Ringling Legacy: The Circus and Beyond.

Drive-through chicken and biscuit dinner to benefit Forestville Food Pantry

St. Rose of Lima Hall, 11 Center St., Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. $12; includes chicken over biscuits, salad, vegetable and dessert. Call 716 965-9914 for reservations.

Prendergast Library’s Genealogy Workshop

509 Cherry Street, Jamestown, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Drop in to learn more about genealogy research and library resources. Work on personal projects and network with other genealogists,

Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.

Northern Chautauqua Quilting Companions meeting

Harvest Chapel, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:30 p.m. Guest presenter: award-winning Joanne Powell. Topic: the unique art of portrait quilting. Visitors are welcome.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting

American Legion, Cassadaga, 6:30 p.m., speaker Mike Johnson of Lakewood. Topic: his book “Dunkirk Airport from Past to Present,” and the research for his book “The History of the Jamestown Airport.” For details, call present Ruth Nichols at 716 965-2656.

Movies at the Reg – “The Worst Person in the World” Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown presents this character study of contemporary life in Oslo. English subtitles. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7.

Fredonia Concert Band

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. Ray Stewart, conductor.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pre-school Storytime with Miss Jill and Molly

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes, fun crafts. Limit 10 children. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School Age Storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For ages 6 to 12. Great for homeschooling families. Stories, crafts, games and more. Limit 10 children. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.