MONDAY, MARCH 20

Portland Fire District workshop meeting

7 p.m., open to the public.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Tuesday Talk: Workforce recruitment and retention

Zoom presentation, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Guest panelists Nate Aldrich, Katie Geise, Brian Lebarron, Julie Page. See www.chautauquachamber.org for Zoom link.

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.

Jamestown Community College presents: “Freshwater plastic pollution”

presentation

JCC, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 12:30 p.m. Presenter: Dr. Sherri Mason. Free, open to the public. The same presentation will be offered at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 410 N. Main St., Jamestown.

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.

Youngerman Center Stroke/Head Injury Support Group meeting

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provide educational information and an opportunity to socialize and share experiences. Light refreshments provided. For details, call Julie Williams, coordinator, 716 673-4618.

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.

GriefShare Grief support group

Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Call 716 679-0987 to register and for details.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 meat raffle

201 Aldrich St., 6 p.m. Warm weather meat raffle (hot dogs, sausage, chicken, steaks, burgers, etc. Basket raffle, 50/50, money raffle.

L.E.A.F. workshop: Farmers’ Markets 101 JCC Carnahan Building, 241 James Ave., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. $5 per person. Learn the ins and outs of being a successful vendor. Presented by Linnea Haskin from The Jamestown Public Market, Rosie and Jim Joy from JM Joy Farms and the Callanis from Gong+ Garden. To register or for details, email cks83@cornell.edu

Ahira Hall Library presents: Community Conversation: “Building a Safe Community”

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Chautauqua County Deputies will discuss protecting our assets and safeguarding our children.

Sons of the Legion, Squad 434 monthly meeting

110 E. Main St., Brocton, 7 p.m. All members encouraged to attend.

Children in the Stream/4H Youth Fly Fishing program class

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment is needed.

Cinema Series – “80 For Brady”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno star in this film based on a true story about lifelong friends and their wild trip to the 2017 Superbowl to watch Tom Brady play. Admission $7 adults, $6.50 members, $5 students

Fredonia Jazz Combos

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

WEDNESDAY,

MARCH 22

Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting

District office, 220 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, Suite 600, 8:30 a.m. Contact 716 664-2351 with questions or to attend.

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.

First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk Lenten Recital 19 W. Fourth St., noon. Performer: organist Don Fellows. Free musical program, general public welcome for a period of peaceful reflection and contemplation

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.

TOPS NY #1094 meeting

Friendship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 3 p.m., meeting at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226.

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.

Dwyer Peer to Peer Veterans archery night

Valley Outdoors, 16 S. Main St., Cassadaga, 6 p.m. Veterans only. Limit 20 participants. Reservations required. Call Cindy at 716 969-5542.

Imagine Forestville meeting

Forestville Meeting House, 37 Center St., former village, 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Carol Markham will present “Let’s BLOOM – Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants.” Other topics: Forestville Garden Team update, trail cleaning plans, fund-raising and other community projects. For details, call Aimee Rogers at 716 965-4321.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Crafty Diem

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. For older teens and adults. Springtime painting. Register at 716 792-9418.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau free Spring Tourism workshop

Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Center, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Topic: Ramping up for seasonal hiring. Speakers: Kelly Borrello, William Hart Frantz, and panel from Chautauqua Works led by Katie Geise and including representatives from the New York State Department of Labor. To register, see www.tourchautauqua.com/spring-2023-tourism-workshop.

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.

Veterans 4 Christ coffee and conversation

9 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Veterans and guests are welcome.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool Storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Reading, singing, rhymes and crafts for ages 2 to 5. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.

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

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts games and other activities for ages 6 to 12.. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Rotary CLub of Dunkirk-Fredonia presentation by Kenneth Morris, CEO of Brooks-TLC

SUNY Fredonia Williams Center Horizon Room, 280 Central Ave., B046 and via Zoom, noon. To register and for other details, see dunkirkfredoniarotary.org. The Zoom option is open to the public.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Learn to Crochet

43 Main St., Silver Creek 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration requested, call 716 934-3468. Ages 10 and up. Need not attend all six sessions. Bring a 4-ply yarn and an H crochet hook.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Crafty Diem

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 p.m. For older teens and adults. Springtime painting. Register at 716 792-9418.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Meditations in Paint

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Free program, uses watercolor paints, all materials included, no experience needed. To register, call 716 672-8051.

Fredonia Jazz Society presents: “Jazz at Domus Fare”

Choose the 5:30 p.m. or the 8 p.m. show at 41 W. Main St., Fredonia. Food and drink will be available for purchase. In collaboration with SUNY Fredonia, the exceptional Derrick Gardner, trumpet, will guest with Elliot Scozzaro, saxophone as well as the Nick Weiser Trio. Information and tickets are online at www.fredoniajazzsociety.com.

Dunkirk Elks 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.

“Indigenous Women in Both Worlds: Traditional Values and Roles in a Changing World”

SUNY Fredonia, McEwen Hall, G26, 6:30 p.m. Presenter: Andrea J. Cooke.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. The band perform as themselves and leaves the set list to the audience requests. $21 to $40.50, including fees.

Writers Association of Northern Appalachia WANA LIVE! Online live reading by Rebecca Cuthbert

WANA’s YouTube channel, 8 p.m. Local author Cuthbert has published a collection of poetry, “In memory of Exoskeletons.” Find the link and more at rebeccacuthbert.com

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society Indoor Flea Market

Parish Social Center, 324 Townsend St, Dunkirk. Doors open at 9 a.m. and event continues to 1 p.m. Proceeds will purchase lightweight tables for the parish Lyceum and annual Polkafest. For details, call Tony at 716 467-0891.

Arts and Business luncheon: Livi Perrone

Fredonia Technology Institute, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, noon to 1:30 p.m. Open to the public. Registration needed.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. Ages 10 and up. All skill levels welcome.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Voyagers program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For students in grades 4 through 8.

St. John the Baptist (Episcopal) Church Stations of the Cross

West Fourth and Lark streets, Dunkirk, 6 p.m. All are welcome.

An Evening of Comedy with Paul Morrissey: Ice Cream vs. Everything

Lucy Desi Museum’s Tropicana Room, 2 W. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $27.50 per person. Another show at 9 p.m.

Fredonia High School Musical: “Crazy for You”

425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 each, reserve at fredoniamusical.com

1891 Fredonia Opera House concert series presents: That One Crocodile and Tough Old Bird

9 Church St.,7:30 p.m. Two indie/folk/rock regional bands with local connections. Adults: $13, students: $5.

Fredonia Dance Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Paula J. Peters, Director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Little Women”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. See lucilleballlittletheatre.org

Guest Artist Recital: Derrick Gardner, trumpeter, with Fredonia Jazz Orchestra

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

Audubon Lights

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8 to 10 p.m. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 15 $9, 2 and under, free. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Call 716 569-2345. Light displays and laser light shows along the half mile nature trail. Walk ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, popcorn and other foods for sale. Can purchase small LED lights and special glasses att the entrance. Live entertainment:: Firebreathing with Carrie Snow and LED lit hula hooping with Brandy Welch

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Fredonia Cub Scout Pack 267 Flapjack Fund-raiser

Applebee’s Restaurant, 3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, 8 to 10 a.m. $10 per ticket, includes pancakes, bacon, beverage of choice. Takeouts available. Proceeds will directly support the Pack’s local programming. Advance purchase recommended. Contact CubScoutsPack267@gmail.com. A raffle will take place during breakfast.

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society Indoor Flea Market

Parish Social Center, 324 Townsend St, Dunkirk. Doors open at 9 a.m. and event continues to 1 p.m. Proceeds will purchase lightweight tables for the parish Lyceum and annual Polkafest. For details, call Tony at 716 467-0891.

Maple Weekend

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the website mapleweekend.nysmaple.com for details of participating venues and activities.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from November through mid-May at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. It features a variety of food vendors, artisan crafts and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits and is handicapped accessible.

First Ward Falcon Club Weidner’s chicken barbecue

341-343 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, noon to 4 p.m. Drive through only, Serval Street parking lot. Presale $15, day of event $16. Purchase presale tickets at the club.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Artist reception for the work of Eric Tilton’s “Eclectic Pathways”

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 1 p.m.

Art and Architecture On Screen: Mary Cassatt – Painting the Modern Woman

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 students.

Next Chapter Bookstore presents: local children’s author Dr. Karla-La

Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County Next Chapter Bookstore, 12 Park Place, Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. Author will be available for book signing.

Fredonia Dance Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Paula J. Peters, Director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Sons of American Legion Squad 59 ham and sausage bingo party

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 6 p.m. Commander Rodney Dziduch will be the caller. Event is for members and guests.

J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post 953 meat party

6 Cedar St., Forestville.

An Evening of Comedy with Paul Morrissey: Ice Cream vs. Everything

Lucy Desi Museum’s Tropicana Room, 2 W. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $27.50 per person. Another show at 9 p.m.

Fredonia High School Musical: “Crazy for You”

425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 each, reserve at fredoniamusical.com

Cinema Series – “Maybe I Do”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, William H. Macy star in this story of future in-laws who have been cheating on their spouses with each other. Admission $7 adults, $6.50 members, $5 students.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Little Women”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. See lucilleballlittletheatre.org

Warren Concert Association presents: Quebe Sisters

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave, Warren, PA., 7:30 p.m. Americana blend of Western Swing, Jazz-influenced Swing, Country, Texas-style fiddling and western. $25. For details, call 814 723-7231.

Student Composers

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

Audubon Lights

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8 to 10 p.m. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 15 $9, 2 and under, free. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Call 716 569-2345. Light displays and laser light shows along the half mile nature trail. Walk ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, popcorn and other foods for sale. Can purchase small LED lights and special glasses at the entrance. Live entertainment:: Music by Deep Fried and Dipped in Honey, Ellicotville Distillery will be distributing samples.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Maple Weekend

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the website mapleweekend.nysmaple.com for details of participating venues and activities.

Northern Chautauqua Club Associates meeting

Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, 10:30 a.m.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School Weidner’s chicken barbecue

Holy Trinity Church parking lot, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, noon to 3 p.m. or sold out. Drive through only. $12 presale recommended. Call the school at 716 366-0630.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Ladies Auxiliary pulled pork dinner

1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets $12 each, available at the bar.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Little Women”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets: $25. See lucilleballlittletheatre.org

Taize prayer service

328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. A Christian prayer service in the Taize tradition will be held each Sunday evening during Lent at SEAS Church. Taize prayer combines song, scripture and periods of silence.

MONDAY, MARCH 27

Ethos presents: Danielle Kuntz, harp

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 28

Ahira Hall Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For ages 0 to 5 with a grown-up.. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

Silver Creek Food Pantry distribution

Village Municipal Building parking lot, 11 a.m.

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.

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.

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.

L.E.A.F. workshop: Preparing a Successful Vegetable Garden in 2023 JCC Carnahan Building, 241 James Ave., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. $5 per person. Interactive workshop with Master Garden Coordinator Shannon Rinow and Emma Boutelle, Master Gardener and owner of Miller Valley CSA. Covers ample spacing, weed control, companion planting, cross pollination, trellises. To register or for details, email cks83@cornell.edu

GriefShare Grief support group

Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Call 716 679-0987 to register and for details.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 meat raffle

201 Aldrich St., 6 p.m. Warm weather meat raffle (hot dogs, sausage, chicken, steaks, burgers, etc. Basket raffle, 50/50, money raffle.

Children in the Stream/4H Youth Fly Fishing program class

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment is needed.

Cinema Series – “Maybe I Do”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, William H. Macy star in this story of future in-laws who have been cheating on their spouses with each other. Admission $7 adults, $6.50 members, $5 students.

Fredonia Brass Chamber Music/Brass Choir

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

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.

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.

TOPS NY #1094 meeting

Friendship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 3 p.m., meeting at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226.

Dunkirk High School soccer teams Spanish dinner Marauder Drive entrance of the High School near the gym, 3:30 to 6 p.m. Drive-through only. $12 dinner includes Spanish rice with pigeon peas, pork, macaroni and a soda. Pre-sale only. Order tickets by contacting Coach Zach Meadows at zmeadows@g.dunkirkcsd.org

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.

Faculty Recital: Isabel Ong, violin

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 30

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool Storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Reading, singing, rhymes and crafts for ages 2 to 5. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.

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

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts games and other activities for ages 6 to 12.. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Learn to Crochet

43 Main St., Silver Creek 1 to 3 pm. Pre-registration requested, call 716 934-3468. Ages 10 and up. Need not attend all six sessions. Bring a 4-ply yarn and an H crochet hook.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Meditations in Paint

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Free program, uses watercolor paints, all materials included, no experience needed. To register, call 716 672-8051.

Dunkirk Elks 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.

“Sassy Bags and Beyond Blingo” fund-raiser to benefit people with disabilities

The Resource Center’s administrative offices, 200 Dunham Ave., Celoron. Doors open at 6 p.m., games being at 7. $20 admission includes 12 games of bingo with handbags as prizes and a chance to win a door prize. Purchase tickets at www.fillingthegap.net/events. For details, call 716 661-1477.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/

Bassoon/Flute Ensembles

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 31

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society Indoor Flea Market

Parish Social Center, 324 Townsend St, Dunkirk. Doors open at 9 a.m. and event continues to 1 p.m. Bag sale today: everything that can be fit into a bag for $1. Proceeds will purchase lightweight tables for the parish Lyceum and annual Polkafest. For details, call Tony at 716 467-0891.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. Ages 10 and up. All skill levels welcome.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Voyagers program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For students in grades 4 through 8.

Visiting Artist Program lecture: Dahn Gim

SUNY Fredonia, McEwen Hall, 209, 4 p.m. The artist will also be in attendance at a reception at 6 p.m. in the Marion Art Gallery on campus.

Ukulele Jam

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 6 to 8 p.m.

St. John the Baptist (Episcopal) Church Stations of the Cross

West Fourth and Lark streets, Dunkirk, 6 p.m. All are welcome.

Contemporary Stations of the Cross

Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Live music and candlelight.

Blessed Mary Angela Stations of the Cross

St. Hyacinth site, Lakeshore Drive E., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Portrays the Stations of the Cross in a way youth can understand and participate in. All are invited, especially students in kindergarten through high school. For details, call or text Lori Felt at 716 785-8831.

Music Therapy Showcase

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Hall, 7 p.m.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Little Women”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. See lucilleballlittletheatre.org

Woodwind Chamber Ensembles

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

Audubon Lights

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8 to 10 p.m. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 15 $9, 2 and under, free. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Call 716 569-2345. Light displays and laser light shows along the half mile nature trail. Walk ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, popcorn and other foods for sale. Can purchase small LED lights and special glasses att the entrance. Live entertainment:: Music by Miranda Wilcox and LED lit hula hooping with Brandy Welch

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Westfield United Methodist Church benefit pancake breakfast

101 E. Main St., 8 to 10 a.m. Cash donations accepted. Menu includes pancakes with sausage and sausage gravy over biscuits with coffee, tea or juice. Proceeds benefit the United Methodist Church.

Fredonia Easter Festival

Fredonia Grange #1, 58 W. Main St., 8 to 11 a.m. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Adults $7, children 5 to 12 $5, children under 5 free. Menu: pancakes, eggs, sausage and drink. Get pictures with the Easter Bunny. Crafts for kids. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.: craft vendor show in the Grange main hall

. Easter egg hunt at 12:30 p.m. in Barker Common East. .

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society Indoor Flea Market

Parish Social Center, 324 Townsend St, Dunkirk. Doors open at 9 a.m. and event continues to 1 p.m. Bag sale today: everything that can be fit into a bag for $1. Proceeds will purchase light weight tables for the parish Lyceum and annual Polkafest. For details, call Tony at 716 467-0891.

Slovenian Club of Gowanda indoor yard sale

36 Palmer St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also a basket raffle. Proceeds benefit the club’s community service projects. For details or table rental, call 716 597-4469.

Silver Creek Kiwanis Club Basket and Bunnies Day

SIlver Creek Village Square, 10 a.m. to noon.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from November through mid-May at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. It features a variety of food vendors, artisan crafts and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits and is handicapped accessible.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Book talk with author Debra Runge Meder

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon. The author will share her book “The Front Porch Promise.”

Live at the Met presents: Verdi’s “Falstaff”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. The opera is sung in Italian with English subtitles.

First Ward Falcons Club Easter egg hunt

341 Lake Shore Dr. E., Dunkirk, 1 p.m. Members’ children and grandchildren only. $5 per child. Register the children at the club by March 26.

Next Chapter Bookstore presents: local children’s author Dr. Karla-La

Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County Next Chapter Bookstore, 12 Park Place, Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. Author will be present with her newest book “Water Rabbit.”

Gowanda Ambulance benefit

Gowanda Moose Lodge,201 Aldrich St., 7 to 10 p.m. Donation $10 per person or $20 per family. Music by “2nd Time Around Band,” dance, drawings and 50-50 chances.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Little Women”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. See lucilleballlittletheatre.org

Audubon Lights

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8 to 10 p.m. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 15 $9, 2 and under, free. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Call 716 569-2345. Light displays and laser light shows along the half mile nature trail. Walk ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, popcorn and other foods for sale. Can purchase small LED lights and special glasses att the entrance. Live entertainment: LED Hula Hooping by the Vivacious Hoopster.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Little Women”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets: $25. See lucilleballlittletheatre.org

Taize prayer service

328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. A Christian prayer service in the Taize tradition will be held each Sunday evening during Lent at SEAS Church, Taize prayer combines song, scripture and periods of silence.