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Ahira Hall Memorial Library autumn book sale

The library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, offers books for sale: hardcovers $1, paperbacks $.50, DVD and CDs $1, children’s books $.25 or 5/$1. Hours today are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Social distancing will be followed. Masks must be worn by those who are not fully vaccinated.

Patterson library presents Author Robyn Albright

At 6:30 p.m., the library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, will host author Robin Albright for a discussion of her book “Jump on the Runnin’ Board,” which is a memoir of her father, an man scarred by the Great Depression and WWII, and their relationship over the course of si decades.

Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary meeting

Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary meeting is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. at the John W. Rogers Post 327 in Westfield. Members are reminded to have a unit representative attend to report 2022 Girls State quotas; donated coffee items will be collected for the UCAN drive for Homeless Veterans; and coupons are appreciated for the overseas troops. Eighth District Auxiliary President Ann Baglio will be a distinguished guest. Members are encouraged to attend and welcome our guest at her county visit.

Fredonia Jazz Orchestra

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, Mason Hall, 8 p.m. Free event. Conductor Nick Weiser.

FRIDAY, OCT. 15

Ahira Hall Memorial Library autumn book sale The library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, offers books for sale: hardcovers $1, paperbacks $.50, DVD and CDs $1, children’s books $.25 or 5/$1.Hours today are 1 to 5 p.m.

1891 Fredonia Opera House presents Live at the Met: “Boris Godunov”

Conductor Sebastian Weigle leads Mussorgsky’s masterwork, in its original 1869 version, sung in Russian with English subtitles. General Admission is $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students.

Silver Creek Assembly of God Gospel concert

Silver Creek Assembly of God church, 1385 Route 20, will host a Gospel concert featuring recording artist Petrice (Beck) Neyman at 7 p.m. Her spirit-filled albums will be released for sale after the concert. This event is open to all who wish to come and be blessed. Refreshments will be served after the performance.

Harvest Moon Cemetery Tour Festival

Tours are planned in Fredonia from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets need to be pre-purchased.

Fredonia 1970s Alumni Jazz

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

SATURDAY, OCT. 16

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market moves indoors to the Masonic Lodge, 321 E.Main St., Fredonia from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of vendors, with special events TBA. See the Fredonia Farmers’ Market FaceBook page for updates.

Trinity Episcopal Church Women’s rummage sale Trinity Episcopal Church Women will be holding a shortened Covid-aware rummage sale in Garland Hall, which is located at the back of the church on 11 Day St. Fredonia. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masks covering nose and mouth will be required for entry. There will be no clothes for sale this year.

Stop22 Awareness walk of suicide rate of veterans

The walk is hosted by the Silver Creek VFW, with proceeds benefiting the Homeless Veteran Project. The $1 registration begins at 9 a.m., with the walk starting at 10.

Apple Butter Festival

The West Portland Baptist Church, 7081 E. Route 20, will host its Apple Butter Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Old-fashioned kettle cooked apple butter is available for a donation. There will be food vendors and other vendors. Profits will benefit Nina’s Kitchen Brocton-Portland Food Pantry. Admission is free. All are welcome.

Fredonia Food Pantry

The Fredonia Food Pantry, Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., will be open from 10 a.m, to noon. The pantry serves the needs of Fredonia area code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library autumn book sale

The library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, offers books for sale: hardcovers $1, paperbacks $.50, DVD and CDs $1, children’s books $.25 or 5/$1. Hours today are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jamestown Public Market

The Jamestown Public Market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Third Street, downtown Jamestown. The market includes local farmers, homesteaders, food businesses, prepared food vendors and local craft artisans For more information, visit www.jtownpublicmarket.org/farmers-market.

W.I.L.M.A. Woolly Bear event

The event features local arts crafts products and food at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the Woolly Bear caterpillar and enjoy fall activities. Admission is free. For details call 1-800-331-0543.

Art & Architecture: Raphael Revealed

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. General Admission $15, $10 Students. Directo Phil Grabsky reveals an exhibition of 200 of Raphael’s works displayed in Rome and gives historical perspective. ALL patrons are asked to wear masks when attending Opera House events.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Swiss steak dinner

The cost is $12. The menu is Swiss stead, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Dinners may be picked up between 4:30 and 6 p.m. at the drive-up in the parking lot at 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, entering from Eagle Street. Order tickets for this dinner by Oct. 10. Call 366-0710.

Harvest Moon Cemetery Tour Festival

Tours are planned in Fredonia from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets need to be pre-purchased.

1891 Fredonia Opera House Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present the documentary “On Broadway” at 7:30p.m. As audiences prepare for the return of live theater after an unprecedented absence of 18 months, an all-star cast tells the inside story of the last time Broadway came back from the brink. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students. At this time, ALL patrons are asked to wear masks when attending Opera House events.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Free event. Conductor Paula Holcomb.

SUNDAY. OCT. 17

W.I.L.M.A. Woolly Bear event

The event features local arts crafts products and food at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. See the Woolly Bear caterpillar and enjoy fall activities. Admission is free. For details call 1-800-331-0543.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School drive-through chicken barbecue

The Northern Chautauqua Catholic School will hold a drive-through Weidner’s chicken barbecue at Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk from noon to 3 p.m. The menu is grilled chicken, mashed potatoes and corn. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by calling 366-0630. All proceeds support NCCS.

Fredonia Choirs (Chamber, College, Camerata) SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 6 p.m. Free event. Melvin Unger, special guest conductor.

MONDAY, OCT. 18

Ahira Hall Memorial Library autumn book sale The library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, offers books for sale:hardcovers $1, paperbacks $.50, DVD and CDs $1, children’s books $.25 or 5/$1. Hours today are 1 to 8 p.m.

Fredonia Oboe Ensemble

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

TUESDAY. OCT. 19

Peaceful Soul Farmers’ Market LAST

The Peaceful Soul Farmers’ Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 11359 Southwestern Blvd., Irving. It features a variety of vendors.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library autumn book sale The library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, offers books for sale: hardcovers $1, paperbacks $.50, DVD and CDs $1, children’s books $.25 or 5/$1. Hours today are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COVID vaccination clinic

A drive-through vaccination clinic will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Chautauqua Lake Central School bus garage, 100 N. Erie St., Mayville. No appointments are needed, but pre-registration is available. Bring proper ID and wear a mask. Don’t bring pets.

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7. Masks should be worn by those not vaccinated and social distancing will be observed.

Villenova Burial Association annual fall meeting

The annual fall meeting of the Villenova Burial Association will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Villenova Town Hall, 1094 Butcher Road., South Dayton.Plan to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. This is a member meeting for anyone who owns a lot or has a family member buried in the Villenova Cemetery….as a member, you are a part of the VBA and responsible for the Cemetery’s future operation and upkeep. This meeting will also involve the election of Trustees for expiring Trustee terms and the yearly election of officers.

The present Trustees of the VBA would greatly welcome your attendance at, and participation in, this meeting, as we work to preserve our 200+ year old cemetery!

1891 Fredonia Opera House Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present the documentary “On Broadway” at 7:30 p.m. As audiences prepare for the return of live theater after an unprecedented absence of 18 months, an all-star cast tells the inside story of the last time Broadway came back from the brink. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students. At this time, ALL patrons are asked to wear masks when attending Opera House events.

Guest Artist Recital: Joshua Lauretig, oboe and I-Fei Chen, piano

SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m., free event.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20

Ahira Hall Memorial Library autumn book sale

The library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, offers books for sale:hardcovers $1, paperbacks $.50, DVD and CDs $1, children’s books $.25 or 5/$1.

Hours today are 1 to 8 p.m.

Fredonia Faculty Composers

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

Tops Brocton meeting

TOPS Brocton meets on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. for weigh-ins and 3:30 for the meeting at the Fellowship Church, 148 W. Main Street, Brocton. Everyone is welcome.

THURSDAY, OCT. 21

Ahira Hall Memorial Library autumn book sale

The library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, offers books for sale: hardcovers $1, paperbacks $.50, DVD and CDs $1, children’s books $.25 or 5/$1.

Hours today are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Social distancing will be followed. Masks must be worn by those who are not fully vaccinated.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

Patterson Library presents: Ekstasis 2.0 Concert

The library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, will host a concert featuring solo and chamber repertoire students from SUNY Fredonia playing a curated salon series of musical gems at 6:30 p.m.

Brass Chamber Ensembles

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