Coming up …
MONDAY, NOV. 24
Wellness Initiative for Senior Education program (WISE)
Sinclairville Fire Hall, 30 Main St., 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register at NY Connects 716 753-4582, ask for WISE class. See https://chqgov.com/office-aging for programs, services. This week’s topic: An Enhanced Quality of Life.
TUESDAY, NOV. 25
SOAR Chapter 4-1 meeting
USW Local Union Hall, Fourth Street, Dunkirk, noon, lunch follows. All SOAR members, retirees welcome. For details, call 716 366-1485.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
St. Joseph’s bingo
145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.
Gowanda Love in the Name of Christ free community meal
Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382, 201 Aldrich St., 6 p.m. All welcome.
Children in the Stream Youth Fly Fishing Program
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, supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment needed.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26
Tops NY 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.
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.
THURSDAY, NOV. 27 Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day Mass
St. Anthony’s Church, 6 Cushing St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. Also collecting non-perishable food items for local food pantries. Monies will be given to organizations who help needy in the area.
Sheridan Memorial VFW Post #6390 Thanksgiving Feast
Sheridan Memorial VFW Post #6390, 2556 Main Road, (Route 20 West, noon to 4 p.m. Menu: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, desserts. Free for veterans and their families. Also open to the public. Dinners for non-vets: $15. Call 716 672-6011 for reservations.
FRIDAY. NOV. 28
Holiday Sip & Shop at Liberty Vineyards
2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Grape Discovery Center presents: Afternoon of Storytelling with Robert Lewis from Cherokee Nation
8305 W. Main Road (Route 20), Westfield, 3 to 5 p.m.
American Legion Post 62 Black Friday celebration
Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Music, food by Lil Ginger’s Deli. Members, eligible guests.
SATURDAY, NOV. 29
Fredonia Farmers’ Market
Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.
Small Business Saturday at Audubon Community Nature Center
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free admission to see exhibits at the Center, discounts at gift shop, visit live animals or walk the trails.
Small Business Saturday in Westfield
Holiday Sip & Shop at Liberty Vineyards
2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Amy King Memorial 5K run
Celoron Moose Club, 5 2 Dunham Ave., 11 a.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.
Christmas at the Station
Lake Shore Railway Museum, 31 Wall St., North East, PA., 12 to 4 p.m. Gift shop, craft vendors, speeder car rides, model trains, raffle items, more. Lunch served in the dining car 12 to 2:30 p.m. Call 814 725-1911.
TREEmendous Night of Lights
Heard Park, North East, PA., 6 p.m. Free cocoa, donuts, parade, music, lighting of 40-foot tree, fireworks.
Beats at the Brix featuring DTO
21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 7 to 9 p.m. Admission free, but beer or wine purchase required. Food options also.
Embrace Fredonia Holiday Trivia Night
64 On The Rocks, 64 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Tickets $20 each. Teams of 2 to 6 encouraged. Visit www.embracefredonia.com.events/holiday-trivia-night. Limited seating. Charcuterie boxes available for preorder $15 serves 4 people. Prizes: top 3 teams, best snowman, most festively-dressed team. Those who bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots will be eligible to win a special prize drawing.



