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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.
SUNY Remembrance Ceremony to honor student veterans
SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, multipurpose room, 3:30 p.m. Features reflections from veterans, student speakers, presentation of Fredonia Veteran Scholarships to students connected to the veteran community. Public welcome.
Lakeshore Flea Market
VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. Featuring on Thanksgiving, Christmas. 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, Ladies' Auxiliary monthly bake sale
VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New and vintage items featuring Thanksgiving, Christmas. 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 murder 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, doors open 5:30, bingo starts at 6 p.m. Over $1500 in prizes. Also food, drink specials, 50/50s.
Brocton Fire Department turkey, meat raffle
John W. Dill American Legion Post, 110 W. Main St., doors open 6, raffle starts 7 p.m. Turkeys, hams, steaks, pork loins, more. Food. Proceeds benefit Brocton Fire Dept.
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.
SUNDAY, NOV. 8
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.
Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Weekend
3 day event, 10 a.m. to 4 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.
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+.