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MONDAY, APRIL 22

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

Dunkirk Days of Doing

12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Check in at the Revitalize Dunkirk tent at the City Pier to sign a waiver, choose a work location and pick up supplies. Choose to pick up trash or spring clean-up of public gardens. Bring favorite tools if possible.

Fredonia Student Composers

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

Grandparents caregiver support group meeting part 1

Cassadaga Branch Library, 18 Maple Ave., 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Four-part series. Refreshments provided. Email aubrey@preventionworks.us to register or for details.

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

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

SOAR 4-1 meeting

USW Local 2693 Union Hall, Fourth Street, Dunkirk, noon. Lunch follows the meeting. All SOAR members and retirees invited. For details, call Jim Bickhart at 716 366-1485.

Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn: Food Preservation – “Integrated Pest Management”

Via Zoom or in person at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua at JCC, Carnahan Center, 241 James St., Jamestown,or CCE of Cattaraugus, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, noon to 12:30 p.m. Pre-register required,, call 716 664-9502, ext. 224.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Board of Directors for the Portland, Pomfret, Dunkirk Sewer District meeting

Town of Portland Town Hall, 87 W. Main St., Brocton. Open to the public.

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.

Fiber Arts meetup

Unitarian Universalist Church of Northern Chautauqua, 222 Temple Road, Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Hosted by Jessica Lustig and Barb Albert. Join for help or company with sewing repairs, work on a quilt square for a quilt for donation, crochet, knit or weave. All welcome – all ages, affiliations and abilities. Free will donations accepted.

Sons of the American Legion monthly meeting

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining is invited. Elections and meat bingo will be discussed.

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.

Solo artist June Millington performance

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, W101, 7 p.m. Millington is a member of the all-female rock band Fanny. She will perform with some Fredonia students and discuss her career.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association meeting

Laona Methodist Church, 9636 Wilson Road, 7 p.m. All members encouraged to attend.

Fredonia Wind Symphony

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY,

APRIL 24

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 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.

Gowanda Central School town hall meeting via Facebook Live

6 p.m. Residents can get an update on goals, strategic planning, equity, student achievement and more. Q & A will follow. See Facebook@gowandacentralschool

Brocton Central Alumni planning meeting for July golf tournament and barbecue

Brocton Legion, 110 W. Main St., 6 p.m. Committee members and classes planning reunions encouraged to attend.

Movies at the Reg: Problemista

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. An aspiring toy designer from El Salvador navigates the treacherous world of New York City and the U.S. Immigration system. $7 admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron.

Town of Hanover Democratic Club meeting

VFW, 7 p.m. All registered Democrats welcome.

Fredonia Chamber Orchestra

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

THURSDAY,

APRIL 25

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School-age storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., SIlver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 6 to 12. Stories, crafts, games and other activities. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., SIlver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes and fun crafts. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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

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

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Spring Author Spotlight: William Kent Kreuger

536 Central Ave., computing center, 5 to 6:30 p.m.Participate in a remote visit with author Kreuger.

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.

Ekstasis 2.0 curated salon series

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m. Free event.

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.

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. Performance of Valerie Coleman’s ROMA.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

Fredonia First Methodist Church series of watercolor classes: part 4

25 Church St., 9:30 a.m. to noon. Teacher: local artist Ronnie Lafferty. Register for each class desired by texting or calling 716 640-8199. Limit of 12 per class. All painting supplies provided. Donations appreciated. Bring 2 plastic containers for water, several white paper towels, old, small clean hand towel not exposed to fabric softener, two number 2 pencils. A time of faith building devotions at each class This week: achieving textures.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

Fredonia Literary Festival

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center Multipurpose Room, noon to 4:30 p.m. Vendors, book sales ande signings, light refreshments. Student Literary Magazine panel discussion; “Encouraging

Young Readers in an Age of Book Bans” panel discussion; Local/regional authors panel discussion; open mic; Memorial readings by ENGL 400 Senior Seminar students and Department of English faculty. Free, open to the public.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: “Microsoft Excel Basics”

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 2:45 p.m. Bring own smart device/ laptop or borrow a library laptop. Registration required, call 716 673-8051.

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.

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.

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County annual dinner gala

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Cocktails, silent auction, dinner. Tickets $75 each, table of 8 $570. For details, call 716 366-1061. Honorees include David and Gina Kron from Tim Hortons; David Winchell of Super Duper Catering and Gary Schutrum, Chief Executive Officer of the East Aurora BOys & Girls Club. .

Fredonia Ukulele Jam Session

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, G138, Blue Lounge, 6 to 8 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Beginners and brush-up session at the beginning. Karaoke-style session – chord diagrams with a pointer will be projected. Ukuleles available to borrow. All tunes performed with a backing track. Singers welcome also. Free event.

RTPI Exhibition Opening – photographer Kevin Ebi – Five Minutes in Nature

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 6 to 9 p.m. Free for members, regular admission fee required for non-members. Charcuterie board by Maple Roads LLC at 6 p.m. and music by Norm Karin. Artist Ebi will present a talk at 7 p.m. Registration encouraged.

Fredonia Immersive Theater presents: “DERAILED (an original murder mystery)”

SUNY Fredonia, Horizon Room, lower level Williams Center, 7 p.m. Dinner included in price of ticket. Student production. Purchase tickets at the box office or see fredonia.edu/tickets

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. The story of a young farmer, his wife and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft in 17th century Salem, Mass. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

Scotch Doubles Bowling Fundraiser for Timothy Ryan Scholarship Lucky Lanes Bowling Center, 10387 Bennett Road, Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $35 per couple includes 3 games bowled together, shoe rental and prizes.. Prizes awarded, 50/50 raffle. Pre-registration required. See

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, drop by during the time period of 7 to 11 a.m. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh and then release them. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets won’t be opened.

Chautauqua Regional Genealogical Conference

Fluvanna Community Church, 3368 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register, see fentonhistorycenter.org

Ivory Cemetery annual meeting

Ivory Baptist Church, 633 Ivory Road, Frewsburg, 9 a.m. Light refreshments.

“Boots on the Ground” walkathon

Meet at Cassadaga Legion and Cemetery, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To walk or donate, call 716 595-3145. Proceeds benefit veterans.

Mayville Spring Market Day 1

Town of Chautauqua Offices, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music, food, kids’ activities, 50-50 raffle. Free for the public to attend, fee for vendors. Proceeds benefit the community-based not-for-profit-Inspire Good of WNY.

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.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Alstar EMS, 788 Monroe St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and anonymous. No questions asked. Liquids and sharps (needles) not accepted.

Dunkirk Public Library Yarn Arts Class

536 Central Ave., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All materials provided. Learn to knit or crochet, work on personal projects, meet other yarn artists. Hosted by Jared DeJesus, 716 679-6178.

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: author Joan Wahl

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon. The local author will offer her book “Summer Love in Music City” for sale and will sign copies. Cash only.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “Abigail 1702” by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. Picks up where “The Crucible” left off. Set 10 years after the witch trials, main character Abigail Williams, accuser lives under an assumed name and tries to atone. A stranger and the Devil come looking for her. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

Kiwanis Club of Westfield-Ripley annual turkey dinner Westfield YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets $12 for adults, $6 for children age 6 to 12 and free for 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Take-out or dine-in. Call 716 753-6098 for tickets or purchase at the door. Proceeds benefit the CASA Come to the Table event.

Fredonia Immersive Theater presents: “DERAILED (an original murder mystery)”

SUNY Fredonia, Horizon Room, lower level Williams Center, 7 p.m. Dinner included in price of ticket. Student production. Purchase tickets at the box office or see fredonia.edu/tickets

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. The story of a young farmer, his wife and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft in 17th century Salem, Mass. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

The Femmes of Rock

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. High energy rock performance fronted by four female violinists/vocalists. Live rock backing band, lights, choreography, comedy and more. $46.50 including fees.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble honoring Barry Kilpatrick upon his retirement

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Performance of Valerie Coleman’s FANFARE FOR UNCOMMON TIMES. Reception follows

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

1891 Fredonia Opera House annual 5k run/walk fund-raiser

Starts and ends in front of the Opera House/Village Hall, 9 a.m. Medals awarded for the top three finishers and in various age brackets. Swag bags for runners. Can be an “armchair runner” with a donations. Proceeds help maintain operations and programming. To volunteer, call 716 679-0891, ext. 3.

Mayville Spring Market Day 2

Town of Chautauqua Offices, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music, food, kids’ activities, 50-50 raffle, Chinese auction raffle. Free for the public to attend, fee for vendors. Proceeds benefit the community-based not-for-profit-Inspire Good of WNY.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

J. Carter Knapp Post, 8 Cedar Forestville, 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Louis Pelleter, Hanover supervisor and Silver Creek Historian. Any club member welcome to attend.

Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Co. chicken barbecue

Fire Hall, 30 Main St., noon. Full dinner $15: half chicken, scalloped potatoes, roll, pickles, applesauce, cookie. Coffee, soda available with meal. Half chicken only for $8.

Concerto Competition

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1 p.m.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “Abigail 1702” by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. Picks up where “The Crucible” left off. Set 10 years after the witch trials, main character Abigail Williams, accuser lives under an assumed name and tries to atone. A stranger and the Devil come looking for her. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

Fredonia Harp Day Guest Artist Recital: Kaitlin Miller

SUNY Fredonia, 1080 Mason Hall, 1 p.m. Free event, open to the public.

Fredonia Harp Day Grad Finale Concert

SUNY Fredonia, 1080 Mason Hall, 4:30 p.m. Free event, open to the public.

MONDAY, APRIL 29

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

Leon Historical Society meeting

Route 62, 6:30 p.m.

Sinclairville Free Library hybrid book club

15 Main St., 7:30 p.m. Attend in person or via Zoom. Send link request to director@sinclairvillelibrary.org This month’s selection: “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the BIrth of the FBI,” by David Grann.

Saxophone Ensemble and Quartets

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

Audubon Trail Guide training

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how to effectively walk children through the discovery process as they move along the trails. Indoors and outdoors, dress for weather. Can bring lunch and stay for optional afternoon nature walk. To register, call 716 569-2345.

Grandparents caregiver support group meeting part 1

Cassadaga Branch Library, 18 Maple Ave., 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Four-part series. Refreshments provided. Email aubrey@preventionworks.us to register or for details.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Healthy Habits with Mary Ryder

536 Central Ave., Dunkirk Public Reading Room, 10:30 a.m. Meal planning, shopping and preparation skills. Presented by SNAP-Ed New York, Cornell Cooperative Extension.

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.

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 New Jazz Orchestra

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

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.

Audubon Trail Guide training

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how to effectively walk children through the discovery process as they move along the trails. Indoors and outdoors, dress for weather. Can bring lunch and stay for optional afternoon nature walk. To register, call 716 569-2345.

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, 35 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.

Shannon Reber Seachrist’s “Through the Mist” series book release party

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 to 8 p.m. The serialized novel is Irish mythology mixed with urban fantasy and comes in three beautiful books which can be purchased at the event, where the author will be present.

Movies at the Reg: Arthur the King

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Based on a true story of a pro adventure racer (played by Matt Damon) and his scrappy street dog companion seeking the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic with a team. $7 admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron.

Evergreen Lawn Cemetery Association of Hanover Inc. meeting

Hanover Center Fire Hall, Hanover Road, 7 p.m. All lot owners are voting members and encouraged to attend. For details, call 716 934-8226.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62 monthly meeting

211 Central Ave., 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 2

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.

Dunkirk Public Library’s Second Chapter Book Club

536 Central Ave., 3:30 to 5 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.

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., 3:30 to 5 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.

“Meat” Your Farmer event

Powerhouse on the Roycraft Campus, 39 S. Grove St., East Aurora, 5 to 8 p.m. From 5 to 6, formal program will discuss how to find a local farm purchase from, how to purchase bulk meats and what to expect and what cuts come as part of a bulk meat purchase. 6 to 8 p.m., tasting samples of over 10 different NYS school lunch menu items made with meat donated by the local farming community. Opportunity to talk with local farms and purchase their products.Event s free of charge. Recipe cards available. RSVP to Amy Barkley at 716 640-0844. Or amb544@cornell.edu

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.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. The story of a young farmer, his wife and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft in 17th century Salem, Mass. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

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 Jazz Orchestra

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

FRIDAY, MAY 3

Rummage sale and bake sale benefit

South Dayton Fire Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Wesley Community Church and South Dayton Food Pantry.

Fredonia First Methodist Church series of watercolor classes: part 5

25 Church St., 9:30 a.m. to noon. Teacher: local artist Ronnie Lafferty. Register for each class desired by texting or calling 716 640-8199. Limit of 12 per class. All painting supplies provided. Donations appreciated. Bring 2 plastic containers for water, several white paper towels, old, small clean hand towel not exposed to fabric softener, two number 2 pencils. A time of faith building devotions at each class This week: Learning to identify values.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday

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

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.

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.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “Abigail 1702” by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. Picks up where “The Crucible” left off. Set 10 years after the witch trials, main character Abigail Williams, accuser lives under an assumed name and tries to atone. A stranger and the Devil come looking for her. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, drop by during the time period of 7 to 11 a.m. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh and then release them. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets won’t be opened.

Rummage sale and bake sale benefit

South Dayton Fire Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Wesley Community Church and South Dayton Food Pantry. Bag sale at noon.

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.

Villenova Cemetery spring cleanup day

VIllenova Cemetery, Cemetery Road, South Dayton, 9 a.m. Members and volunteers needed to clear branches, rake, and clear winter debris. Bring gloves, tools, rakes, water. Super Duper doughnuts provided.

Native Plant Event

Westfield Nursery, Inc., 8320 W. Route 20, Westfield, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn from Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s Carol Markham and the Westfield Nursery staff. In addition to information about native plants, there will be the opportunity to see them and purchase them.

Dunkirk Public School presents: Sundance Farms Tortoises

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. Free event for kids.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. Ages 5 to 12. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Limit 10 children, pre-registration required. Call 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 and Architecture on Screen: Titian: John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10. The greatest portrait artist of his era influenced modern art, culture and fashion.

Barker Book Club presents author Mindy Nichols Wendell

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. THe local author will discuss her book “Light and Air.” All are welcome.

Movies at the Reg: Kung Fu Panda 4

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Po, the Dragon Warrior, becomes the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace and needs to protect the valley from evil sorceress and shape-shifter Chameleon (Viola Davis). $6 admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. The story of a young farmer, his wife and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft in 17th century Salem, Mass. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “Abigail 1702” by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. Picks up where “The Crucible” left off. Set 10 years after the witch trials, main character Abigail Williams, accuser lives under an assumed name and tries to atone. A stranger and the Devil come looking for her. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

Fredonia College Symphony

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 5

VFW Post 5007 Cinco de Mayo pool tournament

20 Sandhill Road, Gowanda, registration at noon, game starts at 12:30 p.m. Team – double elimination. $20 per team.

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.

Masterworks with Western New York Chamber Orchestra: Classics IV

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3 p.m. The WNYCO is joined by the Fredonia Chamber Choir, College Choir and Camerata for Haydn’s Saint Cecelia Mass. Glen Cortese, Conductor; Dr. Vernon Huff, Director. General public $20, students $5.

MONDAY, MAY 6

Faculty Recital: May-hem

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

TUESDAY, MAY 7

Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn: Food Preservation – “Gardening in a Warm World”

Via Zoom or in person at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua at JCC, Carnahan Center, 241 James St., Jamestown,or CCE of Cattaraugus, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, noon to 12:30 p.m. Pre-register required,, call 716 664-9502, ext. 224.

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, provides 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.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Coloring for All

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Choose to color a hanging wooden mandala or love sign, a small canvas pre printed art design, or a butterfly magnet. All ages welcome. Pre-register at 716 934-3468.

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.

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