Coming up …
FRIDAY, OCT. 10
Community Blood Bank blood drive
Westfield Fire Department, 20 Clinton St., 9 to 11 a.m. At least 17. or 16 with parental consent, no tattoos or piercings in past 3 months, at least 110 pounds, in general good health. Eat before donating, photo ID required. Walk-ins welcome, or call Nancy at 716 753-6641 for appointment.
Roblin Steel coffee club gathering
Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends invited.
Sinclairville Library book sale
15 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hardcover, large paperbacks $1 each, 3 for $2; paperbacks $.50 each or 3 for $2; DVDs $1 each or banded series for $3. Cash only.
Darwin R. Barker Library book sale
7 Church St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardcover $1; softcover $.50, kids’ books $.25; DVD, Blu-rays $1; audiobooks, CDa $.25; bagful of anything $5.
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: Managing fighting and aggression. Also in-person option at Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Jamestown.
Sinclairville Samplers
15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, fun with friends.
Patterson Library presents: Giggle & Grow Storytime
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 5 with their families. For details, call 716 326-2154.
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 for parents, caregivers of teens
Virtual, 1 to 3 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 107. This week’s topic: Coping with teenagers’ emotions.
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.
Student Opera Theater Group presents: Nathalie Doucet
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, room 1080 Rehearsal room, 5 p.m.
Patterson Library presents: Tammy Kessner – Art in the Stacks
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 to 6 p.m. Mixed media experience through 13 works in mezzanine stacks. For details, call 716 326-2154.
Lakeshore Flea Market
VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 5 to 8 p.m. New and vintage items, Halloween costumes and decor. Fish fry and full service bar available. Reservations recommended for fish fry. Dine in or take out. For details, booth rental, call 814 779-5553. Can purchase tickets for “Cash for Christmas” 50/50 to be drawn Dec. 6, with half for the winner, half for veterans.
National American Legion Commanders Dinner
Frewsburg American Legion Samuel Derby Post 556, 9 Meadow Lane. Cocktails at 6, dinner at 7 p.m. Open to all Chautauqua County veterans, spouses. $39 per dinner. Limited seating. Reserve by Oct. 1. Call Verna at 814 389-6074.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: The SpongeBob Musical
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.
Movies at the Reg: “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. The Crawley family, their staff, face public scandal, financial trouble. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Orchesis Fall Showcase: “The Magic of Movement”
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Students choreograph, perform pieces in various styles. General public $10, students/children $5.
Faculty Recital: Natasha Farny, cello; Sean Duggan, piano SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCT. 11
Westfield Flea Market
Moore Park, E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage, antiques, unique oddities, clothing, jewelry items, more.
Western New York Writers Conference
Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attendance limited to first 100 registrants. $79 fee includes all activities, including door prizes, swag, catered lunch, opportunity to display, sell one’s books. Presentations from published authors (non-fiction, fiction), keynote presentation from Buffalo publisher Mark Pogodzinski, workshops, network opportunities. Go to lakeshorecenterforthearts.com to register.
West Portland Baptist Church apple butter festival
7081 E. Route 20, Westfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old-fashioned kettle-cooked apple butter available for a donation. 40+ vendors. Winter kits from National Fuel. drawings, Chinese auction. Proceeds benefit Brocton/Portland Food Pantry.
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.
Holy Name Society can drive
TLV Center for Catholic Faith and Devotion, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to noon.
Stop 22 Walk
Silver Creek VFW Post 6472, 13 Main St., Silver Creek, registration 9 a.m., 22 minute walk begins at 10 a.m. Cost of registration, along with donations made at event benefit suicide prevention efforts for for U.S. military veterans.
Lakeshore Flea Market
VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New and vintage items, Halloween costumes and decor. Saturday breakfast of coffee, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits or lunch of homemade soup of the week, pizza and wings can be purchased. For details, booth rental, call 814 779-5553. Can purchase tickets for “Cash for Christmas” 50/50 to be drawn Dec. 6, with half for the winner, half for veterans.
Little Explorers – Squirrels and Chipmunks
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.
Sinclairville Library book sale
15 Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hardcover, large paperbacks $1 each, 3 for $2; paperbacks $.50 each or 3 for $2; DVDs $1 each or banded series for $3. Cash only. Bag sale for $5.
Darwin R. Barker Library book sale
7 Church St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hardcover $1; softcover $.50, kids’ books $.25; DVD, Blu-rays $1; audiobooks, CDa $.25; bagful of anything $5.
Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen
Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Veterans of all ages encouraged to drop in for coffee and conversation. For details, call Barb Cessna 716 664-6256.
Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic
Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at healthyCHQ.com/Rabies, view calendar of upcoming clinics. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier.
Fenton History Center’s Saints & Sinners Cemetery horse-drawn carriage tours
Lake View Cemetery, 907 Lake View Ave., Jamestown. Pre-sale tickets $25 each, limited seating. Call 716 664-6256. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. Hear tales of some of Jamestown’s earliest inhabitants.
Patterson Library presents: LEGO club
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For details, call 716 326-2154.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: paper ornaments
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. All ages. Choices: pumpkin, smile face, world, heart or leaf. Register by Oct. 3. Call 716 934-3468.
Leon Historical Society church and museum
Four corners in Leon, Route 62, open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pennyroyal Racetrack program presentation: “Where Some NASCAR Drivers and Winners Actually Started – Driving to Fame,” 2 p.m.
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.
Arts in the Afternoon: Jago: Into the White
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 1 p.m. Pop star/artist sculpts a modern version of Michelangelo’s “Pieta”. Adults $15, students $10.
Busti Historical Society fall wreath-making project
Society grounds, 3443 Lawson Road, 2 to 4 p.m. $25 includes all materials. Register by Oct. 9. Call 716 483-3670.
Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal
Erie Avenue, Park Street, Gowanda, 4 to 6 p.m, or until gone. Take out only. Menu: hot meatball sub, baked beans, vegetables, cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All welcome.
Student Opera Theater Group presents: Nathalie Doucet
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, room 1080 Rehearsal room, 5 p.m.
Fenton History Center’s Saints & Sinners Cemetery walking tours
Lake View Cemetery, 907 Lake View Ave., Jamestown. Pre-sale tickets $15 non-members, $10 members, $2 children under 18. Call 716 664-6256. Day of event $17 non-members, $12 members. 5 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 5:40 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 6:40 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 8 p.m.
Fredonia Ukulele
Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Play immediately at all ability levels. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own. Play, sing or listen. Come and go as desired.
Dunkirk Lakeshore Bowling Association meat raffle
Sheridan Memorial VFW Post 6490, 2556 Main Road (Route 20), doors open at 6 p.m., first spin at 7. $5 admission includes pop, beer, chance to win chest freezer. Also 50/50 raffles, lottery tree raffles. For details, call 716 680-2064.
Puppy Pals LIVE!
Reg Lenna, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Features adopted, rescue dogs performing spectacular stunts, with comedy, some audience participation. $15 general admission plus fees..
Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents “Songbirds – a Tribute to Fleetwood Mac”
39 W. Main St., Gowanda, 7 p.m. Tickets $20.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: The SpongeBob Musical
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.
Cinema Series: “Downton Abbey – The Grand Finale”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St, Fredonia, 7 p.m. $7 adults, $6.50 Opera House members, $5 students.The Crawley family, staff enter 1930’s facing public scandal, financial trouble.
Orchesis Fall Showcase: “The Magic of Movement”
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Students choreograph, perform pieces in various styles. General public $10, students/children $5.
Fredonia College Symphony featuring Concerto Competition winner Catherine “Cate” Palanski, bassoon
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Free admission, public welcome.
SUNDAY, OCT. 12
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service
222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Speaker: Rev. Ron Skowronski will address “Harvesting the Fruits of Spirit ” during the service. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School drive-through Weidner’s chicken barbecue
Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 12 to 3 p.m. or sold out. $15 includes half barbecued chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable. Prepaid tickets only guaranteed until 2:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at The Lord’s Vineyard office, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk or after most weekend Masses. Proceeds benefit NCCS.
American Legion Post 59 Weidner’s chicken barbecue
American Legion Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 12 to 4 p.m. or sold out. $15 meal includes one half chicken, dinner roll, 2 sides. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at the Post.
Chautauqua Brewshed Collective
Five & 20 Spirits & Brewing, 8398 W. Main St., Westfield, 1 to 4 p.m. New initiative linking Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy with Chautauqua’s beer, wine crafters to keep regions, land, waters, habitats healthy for all. Live music by Bill Ward.
Blackwell Baby Cafe Angel Walk 5k run/walk
Chadakoin Riverwalk, begins on Harrison Street behind BPU and Siri storage place, 2 to 4 p.m. Walk, speakers. Proceeds benefit local maternal, infant health programs. To register, for details, email blacwellbabycafe@gmail.com. Same-day registration also available.
Fredonia Schubert Project: Faculty & Student Lieder Konzert
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 2 p.m.
Orchesis Fall Showcase: “The Magic of Movement”
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 2 p.m. Students choreograph, perform pieces in various styles. General public $10, students/children $5.
“For the Love of Zac” fundraiser
American Legion, 110 W. Main St., Brocton, 3 to 7 p.m. Chicken barbecue $15, silent auction, bake sale, some high value prizes including week’s stay in Chautauqua Lake cottage, 2 day fishing excursion with overnight accommodations, private dinner party for 8 at Parkview, unique artwork by Julie Klevin of Annex 25, custom fire pit, Bills tickets, Sabres tickets, golf outings to Lake View Country Club, North East, Vineyards Golf Course, Fredonia. Music by DJ Majik AV. Supports Fredonia native Zac Smith and his family as he fights aggressive cancer.
Fredonia Jazz Combos
SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center basement, 6:30 p.m.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: The SpongeBob Musical
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.
GriefShare Support Group
First Baptist Church of Dunkirk, 876 Central Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. 13 week program. For details, see DunkirkBaptist.org or call 716 366-6634.
Fenton History Center’s Saints & Sinners Cemetery Mausoleum and More tours
Lake View Cemetery, 907 Lake View Ave., Jamestown. Tickets $25 each non-members, $20 members. Call 716 664-6256. 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m. Costumed actors tell tales of individuals, families buried at featured gravesites, mausoleums. Light refreshments served after tour.