THURSDAY, MARCH 12

CHQ Professionals coffee meetup

Butterlow’s Cafe and Patisserie, 31 E. Main St., Fredonia, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Drop in any time within the hour for coffee, conversation, community connection.

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.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School new students/families registration, art show, open house

336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 4 to 6 p.m.Apply for tuition aid, meet faculty, meet alumni, tour.

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.

Dom Polski Club meatloaf dinner

179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $15. Recommend pre-purchasing tickets at Club..

Patterson Library presents: Concert Series SUNY Fredonia music students

40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Character Creation with local author, editor, writing instructor Rebecca Cuthbert

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 to 7 p.m. Learn to craft engaging, complex characters in this generative writing workshop. Refreshments. Register at 716 934-3468.

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.

Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary meeting

Lakewood Memorial Unit 1286, 174 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood. Dessert at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7.

Chautauqua County and America’s 250th

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Presenter: Chautauqua County Historian Norman Carlson. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted.

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

Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free event, all welcome, no beekeeping experience required.

Fredonia Faculty Showcase

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

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, MARCH 13

Rural Mobile Medical Group Health & Wellness Event, Symposium

Brocton Central School District High School auditorium, 138 W. Main St., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free medical care: no insurance required – basic physical checks; hearing; dental care; vision; elder services, programs; veterans’ services, programs; giveaways. Food trucks onsite. Free lectures: VA Healthcare; Identity Theft; Elder Abuse; Nourishing the Garden of Neurodiversity; Youth Peer Support programs; ACCESS – CR Transition services for Students with Disabilities; Risk, Reduction, Adult Cannabis Use. Register for lectures at HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/R3CKTUJONB

Roblin Steel coffee group meeting

Crossroads Diner, 2705 Main Road, Sheridan, 9 a.m. All former employees, family welcome.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School new students/families registration, art show, open house

336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk,9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Apply for tuition aid, meet faculty, meet alumni, tour.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Leprechaun trap making

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11 a.m. Build a leprechaun trap.Call 716 326-2154.

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 716 664-44582.

Stations of the Cross

TLV Blessed Mary Angela St. Hyacinth’s site, 395 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.

The US Navy Band Sea Chanters

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Vocal ensemble performs traditional choral music, sea Chanteys, patriotic fare, Broadway, opera, contemporary music. Free event, limit 4 tickets per request. Call, visit box office T-F 12:to 4:30 p.m.

Movies at the Reg: “Fackham Hall”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Spoof involving a loveable pickpocket, English manor, forbidden romance, murder. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone. Rated R.

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

Chautauqua Lake Central School presents: “Wild Heart”

Chautauqua Lake auditorium, 100 N. Erie St., Mayville, 7 p.m. High-energy contemporary pop-rock musical that reimagines the story of Joan of Arc for a new generation. Written by Chelsea Marcantel. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students, seniors, free for 4, under.

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.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 14

St. Pat’s Dash 3 Mile walk/run

Northwest Arena, 329 W. Third St., Jamestown, 9:30 a.m. Post-race snacks, race swag, 50/50 drawing, basket raffle, post-race mini golf ball crawl. Proceeds benefit Chautauqua Striders youth programming.

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.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Little Explorers – Camouflage and Coloration

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.

Local Makers and Vendors Easter market

93 E. Main St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free DIY craft station. For details, call 716 226-6979.

St. Patrick’s celebration – Turn the River Green!

Jamestown Riverwalk, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids’ activities, games, watch Jamestown Leprechaun turn the river green.

Patterson Library presents: A Royal party

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11 a.m. All princes, princesses invited. Music, treats, sparkling fun. Registration requested. Call 716 326-2154.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Farmer Mike from Sundance-Kids Farm’s Baby Animals

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Free event, registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Lucille M. Wright luncheon

Marvin House, 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, 12 p.m. Presenter: Dennis Webster, Curator of Lucille M. Wright Air Museum. Tickets $21 Marvin House members, $25 general public. Reservations required, call 716 488-6206.

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.

Arts in the Afternoon: “St. Peter’s and the Papal Basilicas of Rome”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10.

Pies & Pixies family event

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County, 222 Temple St., Fredonia, 1 to 4 p.m. Pie baking contest. $10 entry fee per pie – registrants receive voucher for 2 slices of pie ($10 value). Register pies at https;//tinyurl.com/Pie-Contest-Entry-Form.Each pixie activity require tickets to participate. $1 each, 6 for $5, 12 for $10. Decorate a cookie, make a fruit wand, craft a crown with wings, build with recyclables in pixie fortress, navigate pixie obstacle course. All ages welcome, minors must be accompanied by adult. Wear pixie attire for pixie costume parade.

Fredonia High School music department presents: “The Music Man”

District auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 3 p.m. $10. Reserved tickets available at fredoniamusical.com with any remaining tickets available at the door.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue, Park Street, Gowanda, 4 to 6 p.m, or until gone. Take out only. Menu: goulash, tossed salad, vegetable, fruit, bread, cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All welcome.

Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, following 4:30 Mass. Menu includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread, rye bread, Bailey’s chocolate cake and drink. Reservations due March 9. Email olomc14136@gmail.com

Opening reception for art exhibition “What We Carry” by Angela Carey

Pearl City Clay House, 220 E. Second St., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. Oil, mixed media works – a series of personal journal entries rendered in paint.

Ham and basket party

South Dayton Fire Company Activities Hall, 34 Maple St., doors open at 6:15 p.m., spins start at 7. Family fun event. Large basket raffle, free refreshments, 50/50, door prizes. Proceeds benefit the Fire Department.

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

Chautauqua Lake Central School presents: “Wild Heart”

Chautauqua Lake auditorium, 100 N. Erie St., Mayville, 7 p.m.High-energy contemporary pop-rock musical that reimagines the story of Joan of Arc for a new generation. Written by Chelsea Marcantel. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students, seniors, free for 4, under.

Cinema Series: “Sentimental Value”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father (Stellan Skaarsgard), a once-renowned director who offers state actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When she declines, he chooses a young Hollywood star (Elle Fanning). Rated R. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.