SATURDAY, MAY 2

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, drop by during the time period of 7 to 11 a.m. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh and then release them. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets won’t be opened. No reservations required.

Dunkirk Flea Market seasonal opening

Route 5 (Lake Shore Drive E.), Central Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors accepted each week for $20 per spot. Contact Brian Meyers 716 680-0958.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting

Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382 crafts, vendor show

201 Aldrich St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also basket raffle, 50/50, food available. Vendors wanted. Call 716 532-3882.

Wesley Community Church giant rummage sale, bake sale

South Dayton Fire Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bag sale at noon.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association annual “Gas Up and Plow Day”

Minor Farm, 675 Page Road, Frewsburg, 9 a.m. Observers bring lawn chairs. Plowing demos with antique, garden tractors; stationary vintage gas engines, potentially steam engines; interactive events with experts, historians. Free event, family friendly. Complimentary lunch for attendees.

Mom’s Morning Pop-Up

Tulip’s Brunch House, 186 S. Erie St., Mayville, 9 a.m. Local vendors; interactive experiences for moms, kids; full brunch menu available.

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society can, bottle drive

Lord’s Vineyard Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Proceeds go toward a new freezer for the society.

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.

Westfield Nursery Native Plant event

8320 W. Route 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join CWC’s Conservationist Carole Markham, Nursery’s staff to learn. Opportunities to purchase native plants

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton garden clean-up

328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. Bring gloves, tools if possible. For details, call Cindy, 716 672-9902.

Villenova Cemetery clean-up

Cemetery Road, South Dayton, 10 a.m. Bring gloves, rakes, tools. Water, Super donuts provided.

Audubon Photography Club

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. $4 adults, $3 Nature Center members, $3 children 9 to 15. Share photos with other nature lovers, photographers. Coffee, tea provided. Brief presentation will help develop nature photography skills. New photographers welcome. Reservations appreciated.

25th Workers Memorial Service

Workers Memorial site, Erlandson Overlook Park, 465 Oak Hill Road, Frewsburg, 11 a.m. Key component of service is reading the Memorial Roll which includes more than 180 individuals whose lives were lost while working in Chautauqua County. Public welcome. Also streamed on www.youtube.com/@ChautauquaCounty

Patterson Library presents: book chat 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 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.

Live at the Met: Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $20, Opera House members $18, students $10.

988 Scholarship fundraiser

American Legion Post 434 110 W. Main St. Brocton, 1 to 4 p.m. Basket raffle, food, entertainment by “Rockin’ Robin. Scholarships benefit Chautauqua County residents who are entering or pursuing their degree in medical or mental health field. Designed to help raise awareness, identify suicidal ideologies.

American Legion Fredonia Memorial Post 59 Kentucky Derby watch party

156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Hat contest, drink specials.

Kentucky Derby Party at White Inn

52 E. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 9 p.m. Arrive before 6:15 in hats, outfits, costumes to be eligible for prizes. Derby Day cocktail options.

“Gallop for Growth” event

64 on the Rocks, 64 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit Together We Bloom, Inc., a non-profit offering programs for mental health in Chautauqua County. Tickets $50, includes dinner, watching

Kentucky Derby live on TV, games, prizes, contests, one betting chip, more. Cash bar. Dress accordingly as desired.

Celoron Moose Lodge 2587 Kentucky Derby Party

52 Dunham Ave., DJ Stephanie at 5 p.m., post time 6:57 p.m. Prizes for best hat, best dressed. Mint julips available.

Warren Players presents: “Big Fish” – a new musical

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 7 p.m. Adults $22; $20 seniors; $18 students, 5, under free. Story of a traveling salesman, his son’s efforts to unearth the truth about his dad’s “epic adventures.”

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “Brave Strangers” Tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Tickets $25.

Ultimate Eagles Tribute

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. $39.50 to $78. EVENT CANCELED

Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Classic play of wit, conflict, haunting, laughs. General seating. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student $5 advance, $10 door.

Fredonia College Symphony

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Ruck for LOVE

Downtown Brew – Craft Beer Shop and Bar – 14 Water St., Fredonia, 8:30 a.m. 6 to 9 mile hike through village, beyond to raise money for Gold Star Mothers, WNY.

OLMC garden meeting

165 Central Ave., Silver Creek. Under the awning by the glass doors. After 9:30 a.m. Mass. Volunteers needed.

Musicians Swap Meet

Frewsburg American Legion, 9 Meadow Lane, Frewsburg, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5, vendor table $20. Buy, sell, trade. Guitars, drums, amps, PA gear, records, anything musical.

Warren Interactive festival

Downtown Warren, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free, fun for all ages. John Beard magic show, Kahlbrenner Brothers WWII, Vietnam memorabilia display, free comic books, first come, first served at Warren Antiques, 306 Second Ave.Activities, food, free plants. Supports Free Books for Kids Town of Warren.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Limited space. Register by calling 716 569-2345.

Annual spring fling

Fredonia Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 1 to 6 p.m. Free admission, door prizes, raffle. Local vendors, artisans, food trucks.

Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Classic play of wit, conflict, haunting, laughs. General seating. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student $5 advance, $10 door.

Warren Players presents: “Big Fish” – a new musical

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 2 p.m. Adults $22; $20 seniors; $18 students, 5, under free. Story of a traveling salesman, his son’s efforts to unearth the truth about his dad’s “epic adventures.”

WNY Chamber Orchestra presents: Masterworks: “Reflections of Brahms”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3 p.m. General admission $20, student/child free in advance, $5 at door. Features Camarata Choir. “Songs of Shakespeare,” “Requiem.”

JCC Faculty Recital featuring guest soloist saxophonist Dr. Andy Wen

Jamestown Community College, Sheldon Center, 161 James Ave., Jamestown, 3 p.m. Variety of styles, genres.

School of Music: Fredonia Jazz Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, FSA Dining Facilities Willie C’s, 6:30 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 4

Memory Cafe

National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. For people living with memory loss plus caregivers, family. Experience museum’s interactive touch-screen exhibits, theater presentations at own pace. Socialize, refreshments. Complimentary event. Guest presenters. Pre-register at ComedyCenter.org/MemoryCafe.

TLV Grief Support Group

TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104, 10:30 a.m. Six sessions: April 6, 20, May 4, 18, June 1, 15. Contact TLV office, 716 366-2306.

Patterson Library presents: Culinary Creations

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 12 p.m. Sign up, select a recipe from the cookbook chosen

for the month. Bring your finished creation to share with other participants.

JCC Guest Artist Recital by saxophonist Dr. Andy Wen

Jamestown Community College, Sheldon Center, 161 James Ave., Jamestown, 12:20 p.m.

“May the Fourth Be With You” at Southern Tier Brewing Company/Empty Pint

2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, 6 p.m. Prizes for best costume, Synergy entertainment trivia, music. Photo booth onsite.Star Wars inspired cocktails, mocktails. Family-friendly event.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Night “Mother’s Day”

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Paint, plant succulent plant for Mother’s Day, make a handprint keepsake. All materials provided. Drop in event, each craft/activity takes about 15 minutes. Ages 3+. Parent/caregiver must remain with child. Must register at 716 962-5885.

Blessed Mary Angela Rosary Society meeting

TLV Center for Catholic Faith and Devotion, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m.

Hazeltine Public Library presents: Author TJ Buck

891 Busti-Sugar Grove Road, Jamestown, 6:30 p.m. Free event. Excerpt reading, discussion, books available for sale, signing.

Chautauqua’s Got Talent show – Finale

Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Be part of the voting audience. $14 presale, $18 at door. Tickets: inspirejamestown.com. $55 pass for all 5 nights. Cash prizes, more for eligible contestants.