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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4
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.
SUNY Fredonia Brown Bag Series presents: Dr. Randolph Hohle
SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, room S204ABC, 12 p.m. Topic: "Social Sustainability Among Urban and Economic Change." Free event, public welcome.
Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Nature Connections –
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 1 to 2 p.m. $9 children ages 5 to 10, $6.75 Nature Center members. Designed for home-schooled students, families, though others welcome. Dress for indoors and outdoors. Parents may drop off children or accompany them. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Jam Session
15 Main St., 2 p.m. Sing, play your instrument or listen in informal setting.
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.
Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.
Movies at the Reg: "Primetime"
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. In 2006, "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen (Robert Pattison) sets out to make television history. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Catholic Book Club
TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Discuss "The Second Chance Trailer Park" by Katie Powner. All welcome.
Fredonia African Drumming Ensemble
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
THURSDAY, NOV. 5
Thursday Knitting Group
Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.
Veterans 4 Christ coffee, fellowship
Veterans 4 Christ office, 9 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pokemon Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4 p.m. Ages 8+. Snacks, battles, optional craft. Use library's cards or bring own. Preregister. Call 716 934-3468.
Patterson Library presents: Patterson Tween & Teen Advisory Board
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Historic Trees of Fredonia Opening Art Reception
7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 p.m. Features Wally Latimer's hand-crafted frames made from several of Fredonia's grandest trees lost over the last decade. His frames illuminate Fredonia scenes past, present.
Patterson Library presents: Book talk
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 p.m.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Brian Milspaw: Bending Tradition
536 Central Ave., 5 p.m.
Dunkirk Elks bingo
Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m.
Patterson Library presents: Fireside Lecture Series with Chautauqua County Historical Society
40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 6 p.m. Steve Cockram retired general manager of Growers Cooperative Grape Juice Co. will present "A Dentist's One Last Problem That Led to Our Grape Industry: A Partial History." Free event, public welcome.
Wine Bingo at 21 Brix
6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 6 to 9 p.m.
Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group
Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.
History of the Gerry Rodeo
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Rodeo chairman Tom Atwell will discuss 82-year history of this annual tradition. Free event, donations welcome.
Lake Shore Center for the Arts Open Mic with special guest Steve Spears
49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Attendees can share their poetry, prose or music selection, five minutes each. Listeners welcome as well. Free event.
Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: "Clue"
High School Auditorium, 10674 Prospect St., 7 p.m. $10 adults, $5 seniors, $5 students. Tickets at https//cur8.com/26069/project/142231
Poetry reading by guest writer, University of South Florida faculty member Natalie Scenters-Zapico
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 7 p.m. Free event, public welcome.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting
219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.
Fredonia Woodwind Chamber Ensembles
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOV. 6
Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Where the Wild Things Roam: Reconnecting WNY's Landscapes with Marcus Rosen
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6. Speaker is Director of WNY Wildway at WNY Land Conservancy. Registration appreciated. Call 716 569-2345. Bring packed lunch, can visit with attendees, speaker after program.
Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Weekend
3 day event, noon to 5 p.m. Wineries will be pairing their finely-crafted wines with harvest-inspired foods. Choose a host winery for tickets. pickup, also visit other member wineries. See https://www.lakeeriewinecountry.org for tickets, details.
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.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Needle felting project with local artist Emma De La Laine
7 Day St., Fredonia, 3 to 5 p.m. Adults, children 10+ with adult. $15 materials fee. Register at 716 672-8051. Learn to make a needle felted cardinal ornament. All materials provided.
Lakeshore Flea Market
VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. Fish fry and full service bar available. Reservations recommended for fish fry.
Patterson Library presents: Brian Millspaw – "Bending Tradition"
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, Octagon Gallery, 5 p.m.
"Rooted in One, Alive in All" opening reception at Pearl City Clay House
220 E. Second St., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. Features abstract floral compositions of Chautauqua artist Li Seagren. Free event.
JCC Uncommoners present: "Come From Away"
Jamestown Community College, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., 7 p.m. Tickets 20/18/$15 online; $22, $20, $17 box office. Discount for Seniors 60+.
Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: "Clue"
High School Auditorium, 10674 Prospect St., 7 p.m. $10 adults, $5 seniors, $5 students. Tickets at https//cur8.com/26069/project/142231
Fredonia First Friday Community Barn Dance
Fredonia Grange #1, 58 W. Main St., 7:30 p.m. All dances taught, called. Circles, squares, contras, more. All ages. No partner necessary. Live music – Celtic, Southern String Bands. $7 per person. For details call 716 672-2883.
Fredonia Saxophone Ensemble, Quartets
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOV. 7
Wild 5k run/walk
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, registration 8 a.m., race 9:30 a.m., awards 10:45 a.m. $30 adults, $25 Nature or Strider members, $25 children 3 to 15. Free ages 2, under. Uneven ground, some narrow bridges. Most on bare ground. Walk-ins welcome, or register at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Jamestown/Wild5k Proceeds support care of ACNC's animal ambassadors.
Lakeshore Flea Market
VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New and vintage items. Saturday breakfast of coffee, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits or lunch of homemade soup of the week,
pizza and wings can be purchased. Full service bar.
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.
Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Weekend
3 day event, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wineries will be pairing their finely-crafted wines with harvest-inspired foods. Choose a host winery for tickets. pickup, also visit other member wineries. See https://www.lakeeriewinecountry.org for tickets, details.
Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic
Taylor Fire Training Center, 240 Harrison St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.. 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.
Beginning Genealogy workshop, part 3
Gov. Reuben Fenton Museum, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Includes break for lunch. In-person only. Recordings available for participants who've paid. $5 members, $10 non-members. Call 716 664-6256 to register.
Findley Lake fall craft show
Findley Lake Fire Hall, 10372 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 30+ tables hand-crafted goods, food, desserts, 50/50, vendor raffles, kids' activities with Findley Lake Library.
Audubon Photography Club
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. $4 adults, $3 Nature Center members, $3 children 9 to 15. Coffee, tea provided. Brief presentation will help develop nature photography skills, followed by walk outdoors. New photographers welcome. Reservations appreciated.
Native American Heritage Month and Dedication to the late Cristine Huff
Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 a.m. speakers honoring the late Cristine Huff, founder and program coordinator; lunch of corn soup, frybread, strawberry drink at 12 p.m., dedication of art work, conversation at 1 p.m. Public welcome. Register in advance 716 934-3468.
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.
National Novel Writing Month Meetup Group
Darwin R. Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 12 to 2 p.m. Timed writing sessions, snacks, breaks. Preregister at 716 672-8051. Need not attend all sessions.
National Theatre Live: "The Playboy of the Western World"
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Filmed live on stage in London. Dark, funny tale full of secrets. $15 adults, $10 students.
Murder Mystery Train – Gowanda
Check in at Gowanda Moose, 201 Aldrich St., 4:30 p.m. for buffet-style catered dinner. Board for 2-hour train ride to South Dayton with muder mystery unfolding during journey. Clues, suspects revealed on board, participants solve crime. Return to Gowanda for dessert, killer reveal. Ends at 9:30 p.m. Ages 16+. Dress casual evening attire, bring jacket for train. Around $70. Tickets at nylerailroad.com.
American Legion Post 59 turkey bingo
156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 6 p.m.
Christmas at the Drive-in
Van Buren Drive-In Theater & Activities Center, 5349 Van Buren Road, Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Grab food, snacks, drinks at Moonlight Cafe. Special treat for kids. Special weekend guest. 2 Christmas movies.
JCC Uncommoners present: "Come From Away"
Jamestown Community College, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., 7 p.m. Tickets 20/18/$15 online; $22, $20, $17 box office. Discount for Seniors 60+.
Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: "Clue"
High School Auditorium, 10674 Prospect St., 7 p.m. $10 adults, $5 seniors, $5 students. Tickets at https//cur8.com/26069/project/142231
Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater presents: The Eaglez – A Tribute Band
39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Tickets $20.
Cinema Series: "Heart of the Beast"
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Brad Pitt as a Special Forces veteran stranded in the Alaskan wilderness with his dog following a harrowing plane crash. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band – 50th Anniversary Tour
Reg Lenna 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Blends Bebop Jazz, Funk, R & B Soul. $24 to $57 including fees.
Angry Bird BBQ Fall Music Series
302 Lynx St., Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m. Featuring FootSteps.