Coming up …
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19
Sheridan Methodist Church rummage sale
2679 Route 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some items displayed downstairs in church, others outside. Donations accepted on most items. Antiques, collectibles reasonably priced..
Robert H. Jackson Constitution Day 2025
305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Speaker Dr. Lindsey Cormack will address the evolving nature of civic engagement.
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program
Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 107. This week’s topic: Hassle-Free Shopping.
Sinclairville Samplers
15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, fun with friends.
St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program
Virtual, 1 to 3 p.m. For parents of teenagers. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 107. This week’s topic: Building Teenagers’ Survival Skills.
Master Class with Nick Adams, musical theatre students
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 2 p.m. Observation free, open to public.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork. Ages 10, older, all skill levels. Bring own supplies. If getting started, for knitting bring size 10/10.5 bamboo needles, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. For crochet, bring size H hook, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. Learn or work with others on projects. No registration required, no weekly commitment needed.
Chautauqua County Humane Society artist workshop
Kayco Gallery, Suite 12, 20 W. Third St., Jamestown, 2 and 6 p.m. Presenter: Kaycee Colburn. Create art, learn from local adoptable artists with four paws, fur. Register at Ch1humane.org
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons 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.
Westfield Grape & Wine Festival
3 to 8 p.m. At Moore Park, corner of Main, Portage streets Westfield: grape industry workshop, wine tasting workshop, wine, grape juice tasting, music, food trucks, local artisans, vendors, kids’ activities, crafts, beverages, grape stomping contests, wine competition, karaoke. Patterson Library activities include 4 p.m. movie “Lilo & Stitch,” WACS student art show. At Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield: wine tasting, museum and gift shop. Free admission, trolley between event locations. Wine-tasting, special experiences ticketed onsite.
Westfield Cemetery Tours Horse Drawn Carriage tours $25 per person, leave at 6, 7, 8, 9 p.m. Limited seating. Featuring local actors bringing Westfield’s historical figures back to life. Walking tours at 6:30, 7:30 p.m. $15 per adult, $5 per child 3 to 17. Call 716 326-2154 during library hours for tickets or GiveButter.com\Westfield..
Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk
Koinonia Christian Fellowship, 1427 Peck Settlement Road, 6:30 p.m. Service will remember Kirk’s life, impact, faith. Worship, prayer with Pastor Mel McGinnis.All invited.
1891 Fredonia Opera House presents: Nick Adams in concert
9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Acclaimed Broadway star Adams presents hits from Broadway and the great American Songbook. Adults $28, Opera House members $25, students $10.
Fredonia Jazz Showcase
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20
Westfield Grape & Wine Festival
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Moore Park, corner of Main, Portage streets Westfield: pancake breakfast, vineyard tours, Westfield Farmers’, Artisans’ Market, trolley, pie eating contests, cooking with grapes class, grape pie baking class, wine class, grape pie baking contest, alternative grape dessert contest, children’s grape tent, food trucks, local vendors, artisans, kids’ activities, crafts, beverages, grape stomping contests, wine competition, karaoke. Patterson Library activities include WACS students art show; animal visits at 11 a.m.; fall fun coloring game 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield: wine tasting, museum and gift shop, vineyard tours, music on patio. Free admission, trolley between event locations. Wine-tasting, special experiences ticketed onsite. Fundraiser for Westfield Cemetery – Tours featuring local actors bringing Westfield’s historical figures back to life. Call 716 326-2154 for tickets. $25 per person
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast fundraiser
3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, 8 to 10 a.m. Also basket raffle. Proceeds benefit NCCF Service Learning Grant Program.
Westfield Flea Market
Moore Park, E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage, antiques, unique oddities, clothing, jewelry items, more.
Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market
Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, eggs, meats, natural foods, artisan crafts, more.
Fredonia Farmers’ Market
Barker Common, outdoors downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.
Harmony Historical Society Living History Fair
1943 Open Meadows Road, Asheville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event, public welcome. Live American trade demos all day long. Wagon rides, blacksmith, log hewing, sawing, weaving, hearth cooking, leathermaking, more. Best of Buffalo by Byron food truck, Cups and Cones Ice Cream. ,
Dunkirk Public Library end of summer book sale
536 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Veterans 4 Christ “home-cooked” brunch
Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans, active military personnel plus a guest. This month, Quilts of Valor will present homemade quilts to 3 area veterans. For details, call Wes Tessey, 716 640-9883.
Fred Basket (Fredonia Food Pantry)
Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size. Other open hours are Wednesdays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Guests can only receive one helping per month.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Body Art Day
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For all ages. Temporary tattoos; face, body crayons; tattoo markers, stencils, face painting. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Tree identification workshop
7 Day St., Fredonia, library’s Steele room, 11 a.m. “Intro to Tree I.D.” presentation. Forest Hill Cemetery tree walk at noon, weather permitting. Ages 12+. Register at 716 673-8051.
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.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Craft foam project
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 1 p.m. Ages 5+. Create a wallet, purse, pencil case, organizer or something else. Endless possibilities. Register by calling 716 934-3468.
Main Street Studio presents: “Shades of Blue”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. New play by Michael Tuccio, directed by Carolyn Laurenzi. Grief comes in many shades. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 seniors, students. Another performance at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, see https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/mainstreetstudios/buy-tix
Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents “Little Shop of Horrors”
39 W. Main St., Gowanda, 2 p.m. Presented in conjunction with Gowanda Community Theater. Adults $16, kids/seniors $11.
Lake Erie Rumble demolition derby
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 2 p.m.
Rock off the Roof at the Spire
The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 3 to 11 p.m. Family-friendly outdoor music, arts festival featuring live local musicians, interactive activities, community engagement. Proceeds benefit the theater, upcoming productions.
Tri-County HOPE Walk to bring attention to suicide prevention; promote mental wellness
Cattaraugus County, Lincoln Park, Olean, 4 to 8 p.m. Includes brief program, remembrance activities, connection, healing, awareness. Free event, registration encouraged at preventsuicidechq.com
St. John’s United Church of Christ chicken, biscuits dinner
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $13, includes dessert. Call 716 366-0710 for tickets. Dine in or take out. Use Eagle Street entrance/parking.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Jackson Taylor Park, Tenth, Washington Streets, Jamestown, 4 p.m. Celebrate local Hispanic culture with live music, dancing, food, vendors.
Westfield Cemetery Tours Horse Drawn Carriage tours $25 per person, leave at 5, 6, 7, 8 p.m. Limited seating. Featuring local actors bringing Westfield’s historical figures back to life. Walking tours at 6:30, 7:30 p.m. $15 per adult, $5 per child 3 to 17. Call 716 326-2154 during library hours for tickets or GiveButter.com\Westfield.
Paint CHQ mural dedication
Colburn Block, 123 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Music, food, kids’ activities, more.
Kiwanis Club of Gowanda dance featuring “The Untouchables”
Gowanda Moose Club, 201 Aldrich St., 7 to 10 p.m. $10 per person, $25 per family. Raffles, 50-50, food, beverages available.
Cinema Series: “Sketch”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Young girl’s sketchbook falls into a strange pond, her drawings come to life with chaotic results. Her father attempts to reunite his family, stop the chaos. Adults $7; members/seniors $6.50; students $5.
Rockefeller Pops Series: The 5 Browns – The Edge of theWorld
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. $39, $34, $29, $24.
Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Renowned criminologist, serial killer expert takes guests inside minds of most savage, prolific murderers. $30 to $47.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 21
Forest Lodge 166 F & A M Sunday Family Breakfast
The Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The all-you-can-eat menu (all you can eat is dine-in only) includes eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $12, children 5 to 12 are $6 and youth under 5, free. Open to the public. Building tour upon request.
Back to Church Sunday
First Baptist Church, 826 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. worship service, lunch follows after outside weather permitting. Food, games, prizes. All welcome.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County Mabon/Autumnal Equinox celebration
222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Join pagan goddesses Cheryl, Nancy, Cara, welcome Mabon with music, children’s time, balancing meditation, education, reflection. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org
FALLconer Fest
Davis Park, W. Main Street at Homestead, 12 to 5 p.m. Fall fun, vendors, food, artisans with PersNikkity Pies.
Cassadaga Farmers’ Market
Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.
Daisy Farm’s Sesquicentennial birthday celebration
1875 Victorian Gothic Cottage, 3521 E. Main Road, Fredonia, 1 to 5 p.m. Fundraiser to benefit Darwin R. Barker Historical Museum. Basket raffle, win, beer tastings with 21 Brix, Monster Beach Brewery & TIki Bar, dessert banquet, guest speakers, live music by McClenathan Brothers, pianist Kay Barlow, Victorian-era lawn games for the family. Free event. Victorian costumes encouraged.
Chautauqua Vegetarian/Vegan Society
Jamestown Seventh Day Adventist Church, 130 McDaniel Ave., 1 to 3 p.m. Speaker Sei Paulson, Jamestown Farmers’ Market Coordinator, will discuss unusual varieties of vegetables for home gardens, South Indian cooking. Vegan pot-luck dinner. $2 if bringing vegan dish to share or $6 without. RSVP to Gail 716 753-7761 or at the group’s Facebook page.
21 Brix Fall Fest with Porcelain Bus Drivers
6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 1 to 4 p.m.
East Otto Historical Museum open house
8982 Reed Hill Road, 1 to 3 p.m.
Global “Sing for Unity” event
UUCNC, 222 Temple St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Part of United Nations International Day of Peace. For details, call 716 679-7944, leave voicemail.
Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents “Little Shop of Horrors”
39 W. Main St., Gowanda, 7 p.m. Presented in conjunction with Gowanda Community Theater. Adults $16, kids/seniors $11.