Coming up…
SATURDAY, NOV. 26
Small business Saturday at Audubon Community Nature Center
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Discount for shopping at the Blue Heron Gift Shop, free admission to the building. Can also walk the trails, visit the outdoor play area or the visit the live animals.
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.
Maddison’s Spectacular Toy Drive
Walmart, 5360 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Members of the public are encouraged to drop off new toys or monetary donations to brighten the holidays for local children in need.
Arts/Crafts/Vendors
holiday shopping event
American Legion Post 434, 110 W. Main St., Brocton. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also a 50/50 drawing. For details call Carol at 716 640-4188.
Amy King 5K Run/walk
Celoron Moose Club, 52 Dunham Ave., Lakewood, 11 a.m. Amy King was a flight attendant on United Flight 175 who died on Sept. 11, 2001 when the plane was hijacked. Proceeds raised from the run will benefit the Amy King Kids’ YMCA Summer Camp and Southwest Central School Scholarships. The $35 registration ends Nov. 25. Call 716 763-0303 for details.
Patterson Library presents: Matinee in the Gallery “Elvis”
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11:15 a.m.
The Next Chapter Book Store presents: festive book signing with Dr. Karla-La
12 Park Place, Fredonia, noon to 2 p.m. Local author and illustrator Dr. Karla-La and her cast of characters will share two new transformative tales, “Modge Podge: and “The Dragonfly Story.” Publications will be offered at a special holiday discounted price in the store at the event.
City of Dunkirk Small Business Saturday Holiday Market and Annual Tree Lighting – Christmas on Central
Indoors and outdoors, Central Avenue, Dunkirk, 2 to 7 p.m. Over 40 vendors, merchants food trucks and small businesses, complimentary hot cocoa and food available for purchase from Central Station Restaurant, free raffle and gift card prizes, complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides from 3 to 7 p.m., children’s holiday craft-making and coloring contest in the Stearns building from 2 to 5 p.m.,, visits with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and elves beginning at 2:30 p.m., , Christmas Tree Lane. Live chainsaw wood carving demonstration by Vince Liuzzo, the Tree Guy from 2 to 5 p.m.. Live music with “Footsteps” from 2 to 5 p.m. at Stearns Court and holiday carolers at City Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with caroling at 5:30 p.m. on the steps of Dunkirk City Hall with Mayor Rosas, staff, community members and friends.
SUNDAY, NOV. 27
Maddison’s Spectacular Toy Drive
Walmart, 5360 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members of the public are encouraged to drop off new toys or monetary donations to brighten the holidays for local children in need.
MONDAY, NOV. 28
Darwin R. Library presents: “Preschool storyhour”
All children are welcome to come to the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, videos, crafts and play. No registration is required.
Patterson Library presents: Smash Bros Tournament
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m.
Patterson Library presents: Teen Anime Club
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Makerspace
15 Main St., 5 to 6:30 p.m. Building kits, challenges, STEM activities. No registration required. Caregivers are required to stay with children.
Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting
Gerace Office Building, Room 331, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, 6 p.m. Comments received from the public will be accepted as communication and not read during privilege of the floor. Public comments at the meetings during the privilege of the floor must be made in person. Anyone seeking details or wishing to attend this meeting should call 716 753-4590.
CIAO wine-making class
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. Part one of two parts, date for part two TBA. Small snacks. $20 includes two bottles of wine, one white and one red. Provide own bottles. Space is limited, send payment to CIAO, Nance Ortolano, 10 Carol Ave., Fredonia. For details, call Sam at 716 934-2592.
Trombone Choir
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
TUESDAY, NOV. 29
Ahira Hall Library presents: Little Adventurers
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For ages 0 to 5. Call 716 792-9418 for details.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.
Silver Creek Food Pantry/FeedMore WNY Mobile Food Pantry
Village municipal parking lot, 172 Central Ave., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to the public regardless of income level. Fresh produce, dairy and meat products available.
Ahira Hall Library presents: Explore and More
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For Pre-k through grade 3. Call 716 792-9418 for details.
Darwin R. Library presents: “All ages storyhour”
All children are welcome to come to the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Enjoy stories, videos, crafts and play. No registration is required.
Patterson Library presents: Storytime
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 p.m. focused on ages 3 to 6, open to everyone. This week: “ASL storytime with Harmony Vega”
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.
Guest Artist Recital: Caroline Kim, cello and Xiting Yang, piano
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Fredonia University Chorus
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30
TOPS NY No. 890 meeting
First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County presents: Agricultural forum
JCC Carnahan Center, Falconer St., Jamestown, 10 a,.m. To 3 p.m. Light lunch provided. To register, call 716 664-9502, ext. 202.Topics include climate change, stress on the farm, advocacy for farms, ag innovation, legal resiliency, labor discussions and farm diversification.
Patterson Library presents: Zoom Room
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. for ages 0 to 2.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play
15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. Ages birth through pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Take-away craft or activity for extended learning. Registration required.
Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 make and take crafts and cards
201 Aldrich St., 5 to 7 p.m. $10 fee includes supplies for craft, card and snack.
Maddison’s Spectacular Toy Drive
Tractor Supply, 10838, Main St., N. Collins, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Members of the public are encouraged to drop off new toys or monetary donations to brighten the holidays for local children in need.
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.
Fredonia Chamber Orchestra & Sinfonia with Concerto Competition winners
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.