FRIDAY, NOV. 3

Parent Discussion Group

The Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., #7, Jamestown or via Zoom.10 a.m. to noon. Email aubrey@preventionworks.us . Free event. This week: Dealing with Disobedience.

Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Weekend

20 member wineries, starts at 10 a.m. Various price packages.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Planting for Pollinators with Jan Bowman

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6

Reed Recital

SUNY Fredonia, Reed Library Garden, noon. Features performances by School of Music students.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 2 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations. Museum admission must be purchased.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10 and up. No registration required. For all skill levels.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeon and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. New and vintage items. This month features Thanksgiving and Christmas decor plus vintage toys, household, antiques and Bills collectibles. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. 50/50. Fish fry and full service bar available.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club annual turkey party

1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Whole turkeys and meat packages. Food and refreshments. Members and eligible guests.

Reg Lenna presents: iLuminate

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Dancers entertain in electrified glow-in-the-dark suits performing dynamic routines and illusions on a darkened stage. Tickets range from $24.50 for ages 12 and under to $52 plus fees depending on seating.

Main Street Studios presents: “Young Frankenstein – the Mel Brooks Musical”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. For tickets see mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Reserved $15, students/seniors $10.

The Fredonia Dance Program presents “Merrins Chamber Concert”

SUNY Fredonia, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $7. A wide range of styles with choreography by Dance faculty and guest artists.

Fredonia World Music for Mallet Instruments

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

SATURDAY, NOV. 4

Al Tech and Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees monthly breakfast

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees invited.

Fredonia United Methodist Church craft/vendor show

25 Church St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 4pm. Halloween paper mache ghosts and snowmen, Buffalo Bills hand-crafted shirts and tumblers, wreaths, jewelry and more. Ronnie Lafferty will display some of her paintings, prints and note cards. Proceeds benefit the church’s children’s program. Coffee and hot chocolate available.

Christmas Sale to benefit Westfield Stray Cat Rescue

West Portland Baptist Church Hall, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lightly used Christmas decorations. Bring a bag, fill up and leave a donation. All items must go.

Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New and vintage items. This month features Thanksgiving and Christmas decor plus vintage toys, household, antiques and Bills collectibles. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. 50/50. Saturday breakfast of Danish, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits or lunch of homemade soup of the week, pizza and wings can be purchased. Full service bar available.

Slovanian Club of Gowanda indoor yard sale, basket raffle

36 Palmer St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A variety of items, refreshments, lunch available. Proceeds benefit the club’s community service projects.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Dunkirk Street Department, 19 W. Lucas Ave. 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-register at https://shorturl.at/ftBSU

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Fredonia Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Findley Lake craft fair

Findley Lake Fire Hall, 10372 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Alexander Findley Community Library. Also locally baked snacks and hot drinks. Free admission.

Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Weekend

20 member wineries, starts at 10 a.m. Various price packages.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Storytelling for All Ages”

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 p.m. Listen to Native American storyteller Leeora Saraphine White, Seneca, Turtle Clan as she carries on her grandfather’s storytelling tradition. Register at 716 934-3468.

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.

Art & Architecture On Screen: Klimt and the Kiss

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10.

Author Karen O’Connell book signing

Next Chapter Book Store, 10 Park Place, Fredonia, 1 to 4 p.m. The author will reminisce and answer questions about her book, “Memories of Twilight,” the story of her beloved pet.

Main Street Studios presents: “Young Frankenstein – the Mel Brooks Musical”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. For tickets see mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Reserved $15, students/seniors $10.

Mr. Crites & Woodhead: Sons of Vaudeville & Masters of Mayhem

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m., general public $16, student/child $12. Music, character driven vaudeville and circus. Another performance at 7 p.m.

The Fredonia Dance Program presents “Merrins Chamber Concert”

SUNY Fredonia, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 2 p.m. General public $15, student/child $7. A wide range of styles with choreography by Dance faculty and guest artists. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Veterans of Foreign Wars meat raffle

Silver Creek VFW, 13 Main St., 3 p.m. For Department of Nw York State Commander Dan Kell and Department president Rose Cooper. Donations at the door, $5, which includes tickets for the Chinese auction sheet. Snacks, cash bar available. Variety of meat from Sloan Market. Public welcome.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 Swiss steak dinner

Post 62, 211 Central Ave., 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dine in or take out. Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, tossed salad, vegetable, roll, homemade desserts. Tickets $15, presale only. Available at the Post.

Pulled pork and beef dinner

Mt. Carmel Church, 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, following 4:30 p.m. Mass. $12 includes pulled pork and beef with roll, mac and cheese, cole slaw, corn bread, apple crisp. Reservations by Oct. 31. Email olocm14136@gmail.com

Wurst Party Ever

Peek ‘n Peak, 1405 Olde Road, Clymer, 5 to 9 p.m. German beer festival, food, music with the 26-piece German Band, activities. TIckets $85.

Donna the Buffalo and the Probables

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Presale $35, at the door $40.

First Ward Falcon Club turkey and other meats raffle

341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Over 50 meat raffles, free can and draft beer. Allison’s kitchen will be open to purchase snacks and munchies.

Cherry Creek Volunteer Fire Department turkey party

7495 Farrington Hollow Road, Cherry Creek, Driveway B, 7 p.m. Refreshments, door prizes.

Brocton Fire Company turkey party

Brocton American Legion, 110 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Free admission includes refreshments. Turkeys, hams, steaks, shrimp and more will be raffled. Many door prizes. Special raffle for a few Bills and Sabres jerseys.

South Dayton American Legion meat and basket raffle

4 Mill St., 7 p.m. Refreshments available. Members and the general public welcome

Erie Philharmonic Pops Series: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone in concert”

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 8 p.m. For tickets see eriephil.org

SUNDAY, NOV. 5

Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Weekend

20 member wineries, starts at 10 a.m. Various price packages.

8th Claudette Sorel Piano Competition

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, noon, free event. Invited young musicians ages 15 to 18 will offer unique themed 25 minute programs. A reception follows.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Register by calling 716 569-2345.

Fredonia African Drumming Ensembles

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

Erie Philharmonic Pops Series: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone in concert”

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 3 p.m. For tickets see eriephil.org

MONDAY, NOV. 6

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Business Builder workshop

JCC North Training Center, Bennett Road, Dunkirk, 1 to 3 p.m. Topic: How Your Business Can Take Advantage of the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Speakers: TOm Traub, Noel Guttman, Andrew Nixon. Register at www.chqchamber.org

Chautauqua Rails to Trails annual meeting

Olive’s Restaurant, Chautauqua Suites 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 6 p.m. Members and interested citizens welcome. Overview and circumspection by president Bill Ward. Slate of officers will be voted on.

Valley Historical Society meeting and program

Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St. Guest speaker Lori Brockelbank, owner of the Mitchell/Colburn cider mill in Sinclairville. She will speak on the history of the building and efforts to restore the building that first opened in 1881. Any interested person welcome.

Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani

10674 Prospect St., 7 p.m. Free admission, open to the public..

Gowanda VFW Post #5007 meeting

20 Sand Hill Road, Gowanda, 7 p.m.

Fredonia Percussion Ensemble

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

TUESDAY, NOV. 7 Election Day

Sheridan Historical Society open house and bake sale

Historical Society building, Route 20 and Center Road, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quilt raffle tickets will be drawn at 3 p.m.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Election Day soup meal

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. until sold out. Homemade soup of choice, slice of bread, small treat. $5, Enter from the Eagle Street parking lot.

Darwin R. Library presents: After-school all-ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

Dunkirk Elks Lodge 922 Election Day spaghetti dinner

428 Central Ave., Dunkirk.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library creative writing workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bring a pen or pencil and a notebook. Explore different themes, pla with words, meet other writers. No registration required.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Resilience in an Unstable World”

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Presenter: Flip White, Seneca, Wolf Clan, past Tribal Councilor for the Seneca Nation. Register at 716 934-3468.

Gowanda Loyal Order of the Moose Election Day turkey and ham party

201 Aldrich St., 6 p.m. Turkey and ham raffles, a money raffle, 50/50, food special of 10 wings for $8.

Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary meeting

Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30. This is a date change from the usual monthly meeting.

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.

Board of Commissioners of the Portland Fire District meeting

Fire Hall meeting room, 7:30 p.m. Note meeting change for this month. Public welcome.

Fredonia Saxophone Quartets and Ensemble

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

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8

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.

Westfield Alzheimer’s Social Respite Group

United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers offer light exercise, seasonal music and games with one to one assistance for guests. For details about this free respite program, call the church at 716 326-3243.

TOPS NY #1094 meeting

Fellowship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 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.

Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani

10674 Prospect St., 7 p.m. Free admission, open to the public..

Fredonia Chamber Made Guitar

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