Coming up …
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting
Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.
Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society indoor flea market
St. Hyacinth Lyceum, 15 N. Pangolin St., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of children ages 0 to 12
Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 664-4582.
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of teenagers ages 13 to 15
Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 664-4582.
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of children ages 0 to 12
Mental Health Association, 6975, 31 Water St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 664-4582.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons
536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens, YA patrons welcome for role-playing adventures. Contact Library Director for details 716 366-2511.
Backstreet Girls grand opening
Former Astry’s Hardware, 122 Oak St., South Dayton, 4 to 7 p.m. Central site for local craftspeople to display, sell their handcrafted items. Contact Cindy Lauer at 716 986-0358 for consignment information, other details.
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Wine on the Trail walk and Yard Smarts kickoff event
Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park, 8131 Route 60, 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy a hike, learn practical tips for watershed-friendly landscaping. Bring own wine, beer, cocktail or other beverage. Free event, no RSVP required. Dress accordingly.
Youth Stations of the Cross
TLV Blessed Mary Angela St. Hyacinth’s site, 395 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 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
Fredonia High School music department presents: “The Music Man”
District auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. $10. Reserved tickets available at fredoniamusical.com with any remaining tickets available at the door.
Audubon Lights
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8 to 10 p.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 15, under 2 free. Pre-registration appreciated Luminary-lit trail, creative light displays, animal silhouettes, ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, snacks, for sale. Live entertainment. Bring cash for small purchases, can buy small LED lights, other items. Bring a flashlight. Opens at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
New York State Maple weekend
A variety of local farm, establishments offer maple-centered products, activities, including: Johnson Estate Winery, 8419 W. Main St., Westfield; Scott’s Farm & Greenhouse, 6029 Route 60, Sinclairville; Fairbanks Maple, 1968 Shaw Road, Forestville; Red’s Best Pancake House, 2749 Clymer Sherman Road, Sherman.
Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society indoor flea market
St. Hyacinth Lyceum, 15 N. Pangolin St., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and after 4 p.m. Mass. $1 bag sale.
Chautauqua Lake Symposium
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 9 a.m. Meet and greet 8:30 a.m. AJ Reyes, Chautauqua Lake manager with GEI consultants will lead symposium highlighting ongoing collaboration and management strategies. Other speakers include officials from the Jefferson Project, Dr. Rob Richardson of North Carolina State University, officials from the State Department of Environmental Conservation. Free, open to public. Also live-streamed on Chautauqua County Youtube channel.
Slovenian Club indoor yard sale, basket raffle
36 Palmer St., Gowanda, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wide variety of goods from Easter candy to silver jewelry to household goods. Refreshments, lunch soup, sandwich specials. Proceeds benefit club’s community service projects.
Backstreet Girls grand opening
Former Astry’s Hardware, 122 Oak St., South Dayton, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central site for local craftspeople to display, sell their handcrafted items. Contact Cindy Lauer at 716 986-0358 for consignment information, other details.
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.
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 1 helping a month.
Patterson Library presents: Sensory Support with Mrs. Matthews session 2
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11 a.m. Learn about sensory differences, how to help your child in 3 sessions: Understanding sensory, movement and regulation, sensory support at home. Registration required. Call 716 326-2154.
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.
Charlie’s Day Out free community carnival
Chautauqua Mall, 318 E. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, 12 p.m. Games, prizes for all. In honor of Charlie, his family, curated with friends with disabilities in mind. Vendors, food trucks available at cost to customer.
Live at the Met: Wagner’s “Tristan Und Isolde”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 12 p.m. Adults $20, Opera House members $18, students $10.
American Legion Post 148 spaghetti and meatballs dinner
13 N. Main St., Silver Creek, 1 to 6 p.m. Includes salad, bread, butter, dessert. $12. Dine in or take out. 50/50, basket raffle.
Silver Creek Overseas Vets spaghetti dinner
13 N. Main St., 1 to 6 p.m. $12.
Lake Shore Center for the Arts spring fling
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. Song, dance, comedy with local characters. Reserve tickets at https://lakeshorecenterforthearts.com. Payable at door.
BMA Fatima Society bake sale and Holy Name Pierogi dinner takeout
St. Hyacinth’s site, BMA Lyceum, 15 N. Pangolin St. and Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, following 4 p.m. Mass. Dinner $10. Only 100 tickets available.
St. John’s United Church of Christ spaghetti and meatballs dinner
733 Central Ave. (via Eagle Street parking lot), Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. $13, includes dessert. Reservations recommended; call 716 366-0710.
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
Fredonia High School music department presents: “The Music Man”
District auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. $10. Reserved tickets available at fredoniamusical.com with any remaining tickets available at the door.
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts presents: “The Magic of Motown”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $32.25 to $88.50 plus fees.
Erie Philharmonic Symphonic Series – New World Symphony
Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 7:30 p.m. $27, $41, $52, $63.
Cinema Series: “The Choral”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Ralph Fiennes as a choir master from Germany in 1916 in Ramsden Yorkshire during WWI, as conscription orders arrive for the male choir members. Rated R. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.
Audubon Lights
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8 to 10 p.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 15, under 2 free. Pre-registration appreciated Luminary-lit trail, creative light displays, animal silhouettes, ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, snacks, for sale. Live entertainment. Bring cash for small purchases, can buy small LED lights, other items. Bring a flashlight. Opens at 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
New York State Maple weekend
A variety of local farm, establishments offer maple-centered products, activities, including: Johnson Estate Winery, 8419 W. Main St., Westfield; Scott’s Farm & Greenhouse, 6029 Route 60, Sinclairville; Fairbanks Maple, 1968 Shaw Road, Forestville; Red’s Best Pancake House, 2749 Clymer Sherman Road, Sherman.
Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society indoor flea market
St. Hyacinth Lyceum, 15 N. Pangolin St., Dunkirk, after 7 a.m. Mass. $1 bag sale.
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School Weidner’s chicken barbecue
Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 12 to 4 p.m. Drive-through only. $15 donation. Pre-sale guaranteed until 3 p.m. Purchase at NCCS office or TLV office.
Lake Shore Center for the Arts spring fling
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. Song, dance, comedy with local characters. Reserve tickets at https://lakeshorecenterforthearts.com. Payable at door.
TLV Holy Hour for Peace
Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., 3 p.m. Exposition, adoration, benediction will be celebrated.
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.


