SATURDAY, MARCH 14

St. Pat’s Dash 3 Mile walk/run

Northwest Arena, 329 W. Third St., Jamestown, 9:30 a.m. Post-race snacks, race swag, 50/50 drawing, basket raffle, post-race mini golf ball crawl. Proceeds benefit Chautauqua Striders youth programming.

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.

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.

Local Makers and Vendors Easter market

93 E. Main St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free DIY craft station. For details, all 716 226-6979.

St. Patrick’s celebration – Turn the River Green!

Jamestown Riverwalk, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Vendors open at 10 a.m. Kids’ activities, games, watch Jamestown Leprechaun turn the river green at 11 a.m..

Patterson Library presents: A Royal party

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11 a.m. All princes, princesses invited. Music, treats, sparkling fun. Registration requested. Call 716 326-2154.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Farmer Mike from Sundance-Kids Farm’s Baby Animals

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Free event, registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

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.

Chautauqua County Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) meeting

Stockton Hotel, 2 S. Main St., 12:30 p.m. Updates on Pomeroy Foundation marker programs; America 250 planning, History Expo Aug. 2. Anyone interested in American, Chautauqua County History invited to attend.

Arts in the Afternoon: “St. Peter’s and the Papal Basilicas of Rome”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10.

Pies & Pixies family event

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County, 222 Temple St., Fredonia, 1 to 4 p.m. Pie baking contest. $10 entry fee per pie – registrants receive voucher for 2 slices of pie ($10 value). Register pies at https;//tinyurl.com/Pie-Contest-Entry-Form. Each pixie activity requires tickets to participate. $1 each, 6 for $5, 12 for $10. Decorate a cookie, make a fruit wand, craft a crown with wings, build with recyclables in pixie fortress, navigate pixie obstacle course. All ages welcome, minors must be accompanied by adult. Wear pixie attire for pixie costume parade.

Fredonia High School music department presents: “The Music Man”

District auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 3 p.m. $10. Reserved tickets available at fredoniamusical.com with any remaining tickets available at the door.

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: goulash, tossed salad, vegetable, fruit, bread, cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All welcome.

Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, following 4:30 Mass. Menu includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread, rye bread, Bailey’s chocolate cake and drink. Reservations due March 9. Email olomc14136@gmail.com

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.

Opening reception for art exhibition “What We Carry” by Angela Carey

Pearl City Clay House, 220 E. Second St., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. Oil, mixed media works – a series of personal journal entries rendered in paint.

Ham and basket party

South Dayton Fire Company Activities Hall, 34 Maple St., doors open at 6:15 p.m., spins start at 7. Family fun event. Large basket raffle, free refreshments, 50/50, door prizes. Proceeds benefit the Fire Department.

Portland Fire Department annual meat raffle

6481 W. Main Road, 6:30 p.m. Hams, turkeys, steaks, shrimp, pork, more. Free refreshments, door prizes.

Jamestown Community College presents: Neil Simon’s “Biloxi Blues”

JCC, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Presale general admission $20, day of show $22.E-tickets only, print or show on phone. JCC students free with current ID. Inquires at Scharmanntheatre@sunyjcc.edu

Chautauqua Lake Central School presents: “Wild Heart”

Chautauqua Lake auditorium, 100 N. Erie St., Mayville, 7 p.m.High-energy contemporary pop-rock musical that reimagines the story of Joan of Arc for a new generation. Written by Chelsea Marcantel. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students, seniors, free for 4, under.

Cinema Series: “Sentimental Value”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father (Stellan Skaarsgard), a once-renowned director who offers state actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When she declines, he chooses a young Hollywood star (Elle Fanning). Rated R. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

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 $13, children 5 to 12 are $6 and youth under 5, free. Open to the public. Building tour upon request. Subject to change.

Local Makers and Vendors Easter market

93 E. Main St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free DIY craft station. For details, all 716 226-6979.

Chautauqua County Joint Veterans Council Breakfast meeting

Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. All American Legion post members, guests welcome.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Speaker Kate Piehler will address “Being Mindful and What It Entails” during the service. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org

Preceptor Beta Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi towel bingo

Brocton American Legion, Post 434, 110 W. Main St. 1 to 4 p.m. Doors open at noon. Variety of colorful bath, beach towels for winners of this unique bingo game using player’s cards. Chinese Auction, 50/50 drawings. Treats during intermission. Free punch, coffee available.

Luck of the Draw fundraiser for Cherry Creek Pavilion Project

Trillium Lodge, 6380 Main St., Cherry Creek, 3 to 7 p.m. 50/50, Chinese auction, big raffle items. Live music with Waterhorse 3 to 6 p.m.

Jamestown Community College presents: Neil Simon’s “Biloxi Blues”

JCC, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Presale general admission $20, day of show $22.E-tickets only, print or show on phone. JCC students free with current ID. Inquires at Scharmanntheatre@sunyjcc.edu

Taize Prayer Service

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton worship site, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Readings, prayers, songs, silence. Offered Sunday evenings during Lent.

Chautauqua’s Got Talent mandatory orientation meeting.

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m.

MONDAY, MARCH 16

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of children ages 0 to 12

Jamestown Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., 5 to 7 p.m. Free event. Virtual options available. To register, call 716 664-4582.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of teenagers 13 to 15

Jamestown Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., 5 to 7 p.m. Free event. Virtual options available. To register, call 716 664-4582.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Make macrame plant hangers.