Coming up…
TUESDAY, MARCH 5
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
Youngerman Center stroke/head injury support group session
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, opportunities to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. Free, open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Contact Julie Williams, coordinator, (716) 673-4618 or (716) 673-3203, for more information about attending.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Maker Camp for elementary-aged students
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. Activities include LEGO, STEAM, computer games, Makey Makey, Circuits and a variety of other activities.
Chautauqua County Planning Board monthly meeting
South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, 51 Gifford St., Jamestown, 4 p.m. With questions, contact Courtney Domst at 716 363-3623.
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.
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.
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.
Fredonia Wind Symphony featuring live performance of Giroux’s Symphony No. 6: The Blue Marble with synchronized video
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Conductor Donna Dolson. Concert opens with the March from “Raiders of the Lost Ark” by John Williams, followed by “O Magnus Mysterium” by Morton Lauridson, conducted by Assistant Conductor Devin Banning. The Blue Marble concludes the program. Open to the public, free event,
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 6
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.
Robert H. Jackson Center presents: The Right to Dream (Civil Rights Movement)
305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m.or 7 to 8 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.
Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals networking luncheon
JCC North County Center, 10807 Bennett Road, Dunkirk, noon to 1 p.m. Brooks-TLC leader Ken Morris will present “Keeping Care Close to Home” and feature updates on the new hospital project.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play
15 Main St., 1 p.m. For ages birth to pre-school. Participate in stories, songs and fingerplays, Take away craft or activity for extended learning. Register at 716 962-5885.
TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting
Tri-Church, 41 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 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.
The Lord’s Vineyard Lenten Soup and Scripture series
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish meeting room, Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Homemade soup at 6:30, scripture begins at 7 p.m. and lasts about an hour. Leader: Deacon Michael Lemieux. An $8 book can be purchased at the first session. The series runs for six consecutive Wednesdays beginning Feb. 21. Call 716 366-2306 to register.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus Writers’ group
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members welcome.
Movies at the Reg: “American Fiction”
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Jeffrey Wright stars as an author who uses a pen name to write an outlandish “Black” book of his own, propelling him to the heart of hypocrisy. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.
Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62 monthly meeting
211 Central Ave., 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
Robert H. Jackson Center presents: The Right to Dream (Civil Rights Movement)
305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.
Thursday Knitting Group
St. Joseph’ 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.
Chautauqua County Agricultural Forum
JCC Carnahan Center, 241 James Ave., Jamestown, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone from the agricultural industry is encouraged to attend, including aspiring, beginning and established farmers as well as anyone interested in learning about or connecting to agriculture. $15 registration fee covers material costs and a light lunch. Call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 716 664-9502. Space is limited. To ensure lunch, register by Feb. 28. A keynote panel will discuss planning for funding: programs and grants. In the afternoon, choose from 10 interactive breakout sessions,
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore & More for elementary-aged students
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: “Artistry and Alchemy” opening reception
7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. The Wood Fired Ceramics of Scott Creek Fire Place.
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.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club
536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Read and discuss a series of engaging novels ranging from the classic to the contemporary. Books can be reserved by calling 716 366-2511. New members welcome.
Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group
Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.
Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting
Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m.
Town of Hanover meeting regarding the solar eclipse
Hanover Town Hall and Court, 68 Hanover St., 7 p.m. For the general public and local business owners to share information and concerns that residents may have about the April 8 solar eclipse.
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/.
Fredonia Concert Band
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting
Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore drive E., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.
Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Business Builder Workshop: “Last Call for Solar Eclipse Opportunities
Marvin Community House, 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Features Tom Traub, Chair of the Matz-Kohl Observatory Solar Eclipse Committee and NASA Eclipse Ambassador member; Noel Guttman, Chautauqua County Director of Emergency Services and Andrew Nixon, President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau. For details and to register, see the website: www.chqchamber.org. Free for all local businesspeople.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers
15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.
WNY Sport and Travel Expo
The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, 5820 South Park Ave., noon to 8 p.m. $10, online $9, $2 discount for veterans and first responders available at the door, ages 10 and under, free. Exhibitors from the hunting, fishing and outdoor industry. Vendors, kids can fish in the live trout pond, retriever training demos and more.
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.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: “Organizing your email”
7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 2:45 p.m. Learn how to organize email into organized categories. Internet safety will also be discussed. Free of charge. Call 716 672-8051 to register. Bring own device/laptop or borrow one from the library.
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.
Fredonia High School Theater Department presents: “Beauty and the Beast”
District auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. Approximately 100 students are involved in the production. Tickets $10. Reserved tickets available at fredoniamusical.com. For details, contact Director Ben wendell at bwendell@fcsd.wnyric.org
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society annual flea market
Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, 8 a.m. to noon.
St. Patrick’s Dash 3 mile run/walk
Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown. Registration 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. in the Northwest Arena lobby. Day of registration $30. Awards at 11 a.m. in the lobby. First race in the 2024 Chautauqua Striders Runner of the Year Series sponsored by KeyBank.
Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Herd of Moose Open House
201 Aldrich St., 9 to 11:30 a.m. Come enjoy breakfast.
Breast cancer survivor program: The Day of Renewal
Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Offers people impacted by breast cancer an opportunity to gather and learn new coping skills through hands-on workshops for therapeutic arts, floral arranging and reiki. Includes lunch and takeaways for attendees. Registration and details can be found at www.bcnwny.org or by calling 716 706-0060. Presented by the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York.
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.
WNY Sport and Travel Expo
The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, 5820 South Park Ave., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. $10, online $9, $2 discount for veterans and first responders available at the door, ages 10 and under, free. Exhibitors from the hunting, fishing and outdoor industry. Vendors, kids can fish in the live trout pond, retriever training demos and more.
Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.
Maple Weekends at Johnson Estate Winery
8419 W. Route 20, Westfield, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maple Liqueur and French Crepes, Julia Child-style, with fancy ground toasted nuts for $5 per person in the tasting room. No reservations except for groups larger than 6.
South Dayton Legion Post #1593 Quoitz tournament
4 Mill St. Sign-ins 11 a.m. pitching begins at 1 p.m. $10 per person entry fee. Food available for purchase, as well as 50/50 tickets. No outside beverages permitted – all drinks must be purchased from the Legion. For details, call 716 988-3251. Event will take place regardless of the weather and is open to the public.
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.
Live at the Met: Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $20 adults, $18 members, $10 students. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
Fredonia High School Theater Department presents: “Beauty and the Beast”
District auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 3 p.m. Approximately 100 students are involved in the production. Tickets $10. Reserved tickets available at fredoniamusical.com. For details, contact Director Ben wendell at bwendell@fcsd.wnyric.org
Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal
Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is Italian sausage hoagie, baked beans, vegetable, fruited jello and cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary.
Movies at the Reg: “Origin”
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Journalist Isabel Wilkerson crosses continents and culture to craft one of the defining American books of our time. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.
First Ward Falcon Club Easter meat raffle party
341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 7 p.m Over 50 raffles including hams, Polish sausage, Italian sausage and strip steaks. Free beer. Allison’s kitchen is open.
Cinema Series: “American Fiction”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Jeffrey Wright stars as an author who uses a pen name to write an outlandish “Black” book of his own, propelling him to the heart of hypocrisy. . $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.