Coming up …
THURSDAY, FEB. 12
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.
Patterson Library presents: Book talk
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m.
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel Fire & Ice Celebration
10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 5 to 9 p.m. Ice sculptures, martini luges, bars, light hors d’oeuvres, chili, chowder. Fireworks. Tickets $38, $43.51 including fees.
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.
Chautauqua Italian American Organization Valentine’s celebration
Gumba’s, 44 Orchard St., Fredonia, 5:30 p.m. Special pasta menu, pizza, sandwiches available. Contact Nance Ortolano at 716 672-9177 by Feb. 9.
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.
Designer Purse Bingo: Galentine’s Edition
Fredonia Beaver Club upstairs banquet room, 64 Prospect St., 6 p.m. $35 per person, $200 table of 6, $260 table of 8. Tickets at www.embracefredonia.com/purse-bingo. 10 rounds for designer bags, raffles in between for wallets, etc. Opportunity to purchase Duper’s food from limited menu. Proceeds help Embrace Fredonia fund village projects.,
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Story Shapes Workshop with local author, editor, writing instructor Rebecca Cuthbert
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. learn 5 different “story shape” graphics to help outline fictional stories, choose one for a group freewrite session, optional idea sharing to follow. Ideal for teens, adults, all skill levels welcome. Refreshments. Bring notebook, pen, or laptop. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.
Northern Chautauqua Amateur Radio Club meeting
Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, video conference room, second floor, handicapped accessible, 7 p.m. Anyone interested in radio is welcome to attend the meetings held the second Thursday of the month. For details, email n2cod@yahoo.com
The 1956 Jamestown Premiere of “Forever, Darling”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Ashley Senske, Collections Manager for National Comedy Center, Lucy Desi Museum, will offer a talk about the premiere in Jamestown, utilizing archival video, audio content, followed by special screaming of the film. Part of Here & There – Chautauqua County History. Free event, donations welcome.
Jackson Day in Warren honoring Justice Robert H. Jackson
Warren County Courthouse, 204 Fourth Ave., Warren, PA, 7 p.m. Featured speaker” The Honorable Joy Flowers Conti, Senior District Judge for the US District Court, Western District of PA. Free, open to public, reservation required.
Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting
Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free event, all welcome, no beekeeping experience required.
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/.
FRIDAY. FEB. 13
Mayville winter festival
Lakeside Park, 50 W. Lake Road. 5 to 8 p.m. Weekend features music with DJ Mike, food trucks, kids’ zone, sports, bonfire, more. Family-friendly.
Lake Erie Wine Country Wine & Chocolate Celebration weekend
Fridays 12 to 5 p.m. 9 unique wineries provide a sweet or savory food pairing with a featured wine, followed by a tasting. Ticket entitles one tasting at each winery during the 3 weekend options. Mocktail tickets also available For more details and to purchase tickets, see www.lakeeriewinecountry.org
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel Fire & Ice Celebration
10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 5 to 9 p.m. Ice sculptures, martini luges, bars, light hors d’oeuvres, chili, chowder. Fireworks. Tickets $38, $43.51 including fees.
SUNY Fredonia “Pink the Rink” hockey game
SUNY Fredonia, Steele Hall, doors open 5:30 p.m., puck drop 7 p.m. $7 adults, $3 students, $2 Fredonia State students with ID. Blue Devils vs. Potsdam. Attendees encouraged to wear pink. Event proceeds benefit American Cancer Society.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “The Diary of Anne Frank”
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.
Movies at the Reg: “Marty Supreme”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m Shoe salesman in ’50s NYC (Timothee Chalamet) sacrifices everything to become a world table tennis champion. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone
Fredsong singer/songwriter showcase
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Robert Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 13 students will perform their original works. Tickets $10 general public, $5 students.
SATURDAY, FEB. 14
Mayville winter festival
Lakeside Park, 50 W. Lake Road, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Weekend features music with DJ Mike, food trucks, horse-drawn wagon rides, snowmobile rides, sports, bonfire, kids’ zone, flare parade, Porcelain Bus Drivers 5 to 9 p.m., demos, fireworks, off-site craft show at Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville and more. Family-friendly.
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School Family Fun Day
336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For any new families or students. Prizes, games, chess, Plinko, food, bounce house, meet faculty, alumni, visit the school. RSVP to Mr. Pinto 716 949-9082.
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.
Makers Market
Westfield Marketspace 93 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop handmade goods from local artists, crafters, small businesses. Kid maker corner with kid-friendly make and take crafts. Optional $10 guided craft open to all ages. Call 716 226-6979 for details.
Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Little Explorers – Tracks and Traces
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.
Lake Erie Wine Country Wine & Chocolate Celebration weekend
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9 unique wineries provide a sweet or savory food pairing with a featured wine, followed by a tasting. Ticket entitles one tasting at each winery during the 3 weekend options. Mocktail tickets also available For more details and to purchase tickets, see www.lakeeriewinecountry.org
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Valentine’s Day crafts and cookies
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Several craft stations, a cookie decorating station. Register in advance. 716 934-3468.
Lakeshore Center for the Arts movie
49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh popcorn, chocolate dipped strawberries, romantic movie.
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.
Valentine bake sale, candle sale
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua, 222 Temple St., Fredonia, 12 to 3 p.m. Proceeds defray postage for postcards sent to voters to encourage voter turnout.
Cattaraugus-Chautauqua District Order of Eastern Star Heart-y Soup Buffet
United Presbyterian Church, 186 Main St., Randolph, 12 to 2 p.m. $10 to sample 10 different soups. Basket raffle.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Needle felting project with local artist Emma De La Laine
7 Day St., Fredonia, 12 to 2 pm. Adults, children 10+. $15 materials fee. Register at 716 672-8051. Learn to make a needle felted “fiber painting” of flowers, mountains and horses. All materials provided.
Sleigh and wagon rides at Chautauqua
Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts Road, 1 to 3 p.m. $5 adults, youth ages 13+, $3 children 2 to 12. Tickets available day-of only, no presale, reservations.
WNY Chamber Orchestra presents: Classics II:”Le Nozze di Figaro”
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3 p.m. General admission $20, student/child free in advance, $5 at door. Conductor Glen Cortese. Mozart’s most beloved opera.
Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal
Erie Avenue, Park Street, Gowanda, 4 to 6 p.m, or until gone. Take out only. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All welcome.
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel Fire & Ice Celebration
10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 5 to 9 p.m. Ice sculptures, martini luges, bars, light hors d’oeuvres, chili, chowder. Fireworks. Tickets $38, $43.51 including fees.
Pasta for Prevention spaghetti dinner
St. Susan’s Center, 31 Water St., Jamestown, 5 to 7 p.m. All proceeds support Prevention Works including Kids and Sibs summer camp. Dinners $12.50 per person. Call 716 664-3608.
Children of Grass: A Portrait of American Poetry reception
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 to 9 p.m. Displayed alongside poems by new, established contemporary poets, B.A. Van Sise presents anthology of photographic portraits of poets of today. Exhibition runs Feb. 24 through April 19.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “The Diary of Anne Frank”
18 E. Second St.,Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.
Cinema Series: “Hamnet”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal in the story of love, loss, that inspired Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece :Hamlet.” Adults $7, seniors/Opera House members $6.50, students $5.
SUNDAY, FEB. 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.
Mayville winter festival
Lakeside Park, 50 W. Lake Road, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekend features live music, food trucks, ids’ zone, bonfire, sports, pet parade, off-site craft show at Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.and more. Family-friendly.
Easter Makers Market
Westfield Marketspace 93 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop handmade goods from local artists, crafters, small businesses. Kid maker corner with kid-friendly make and take crafts. Optional $10 guided craft open to all ages. Call 716 226-6979 for details.
Lake Erie Wine Country Wine & Chocolate Celebration weekend
Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9 unique wineries provide a sweet or savory food pairing with a featured wine, followed by a tasting. Ticket entitles one tasting at each winery during the 3 weekend options. Mocktail tickets also available For more details and to purchase tickets, see www.lakeeriewinecountry.org
Winter ski party
Boutwell Hill State Forest Land, 2099 Ruttenbur parking lot intersecting Rudd Road, Arkwright, 11 a.m. t 2 p.m. For cross-country skiers, winter enthusiasts. Food provided by Boutwell Hill ski club.
Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 towel bingo
201 Aldrich St., doors open at noon, event starts at 1 p.m. Towel bingo, basket raffle, 50/50, quarter raffle, food available.
Sleigh and wagon rides at Chautauqua
Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts Road, 1 to 3 p.m. $5 adults, youth ages 13+, $3 children 2 to 12. Tickets available day-of only, no presale, reservations.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “The Diary of Anne Frank”
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. $17 to $25.
Fredonia Bass Fest: pre-concert talk followed by concert featuring Joint Force Bass Quartet
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, talk, Q & A 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. The U.S. Military’s only jazz bass ensemble.


