Coming up …
SATURDAY, FEB. 21
Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K race
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, registration 9 a.m. Race 10 a.m. $20 per individual race, student discount available. Prizes for top 3 runners. Coffee, tea, water, snacks before, after race.
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.
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
Fred Basket (Fredonia Food Pantry)
Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP 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. Other open hours are Wednesdays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.
Annual Pink Panthers Vintage Snowmobile Show
Pine Junction, 9757 Bailey Hill Road, Sherman, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Awards, prizes at 2:30 p.m. Restaurant will have food, beverages available. Separate warming area, restrooms. Proceeds benefit a family from Corry dealing with cancer.
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.
Art in the Afternoon: “Frida – Viva la Vida”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10. Cinematic documentary of Frida Kahlo highlighting her as revolutionary pioneering artist of contemporary feminism, person tortued by agony, love.
On Ice!
Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 1 to 4 p.m. Adults $25, kids 5 to 10 $10, under 5 free.. Ice skating, curling, bumper cars on ice, food included, hot cocoa. Proceeds benefit Aspire of WNY.
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.
Lake Shore Center for the Arts “In Concert” series
49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. This month: Danny Lynn Wilson. Admission $10. Reservations recommended.
“How Sweet the Sound: A Celebration of Black Music in America”
Chautauqua Lake Central School District Auditorium, 100 N. Erie St., Mayville, 4 p.m. Features Kwame Alexander, Maritri Garrett, Justin Bell, Jordan Holmes, D’Jenna Kelly-Perry, Jillian Hanesworth, Cousin Sean, Chautauqua Lake High School Choir, Fredonia Chamber Choir.
St. John’s United Church of Christ turkey dinner with all the sides
733 Central Ave. (via Eagle Street parking lot), Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. Turkey, mashed potato, vegetable, pumpkin pie. $13, includes dessert. Reservations recommended; call 716 366-0710.
Stayin’ Alive Disco Party
Bemus Point Golf Club, Tap House, 72 Main St., 6 to 9 p.m. Live DJ, disco dancing, beverages available. Prizes for best dressed.
Chautauqua County Mental Health Association fundraiser
Frewsburg American Legion, 9 Meadows Lane, 6 to 10 p.m. Free admission. Basket, gift card raffles, separate live music performances: Brian K. Chase; Daniel Nordin. Proceeds benefit recovery services, veteran support, prenatal care, job assistance, more community support services. For details, call 716 661-9044.
Country Line Dancing party
Wicked Warren’s, 118 W. Third St., Jamestown, 6 to 10 p.m. DJ Felix, professional line dancing instructor Megan Kubera. Boots, hats, flannels encouraged. Drink specials, snacks. $5 advance, $7 at door.
Chautauqua County Rural Ministry “Let’s Glow 80’s” fundraiser
Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, 1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, music with Marty McFly 7 to 10 p.m.., followed by drawings for basket raffle, 50-50. Refreshments. $15 presale, $20 at door. Pre-purchase at CCRM, 319 Washington Ave., Dunkirk or call 716 366-1787. Proceeds benefit CCRM.
Fredonia Jazz Showcase
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, FEB. 22
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
Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting
Dom Polski Club, 179 Lake Shore Drive E., 10:30 a.m.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service
222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Army veteran Bobbie Colt will present “Faith That Faces Giants: Courage for Our Time” during the service. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org
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.
Busti Historical Society grist mill discussion
Busti Mill Campus meeting room, 3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 2 p.m. Free event, donations accepted. For details, call 716 483-3670.
Chautauqua County annual 4-H Green Tie Affair fundraiser
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 3 p.m. bake sale, basket raffle. 5 p.m. dinner followed by pie auction. Individual tickets $35 each, call 716 664-9502.
Taize Prayer Service
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton worship site, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Readings, prayers, songs, silence. Offered Sunday evenings during Lent.
MONDAY, FEB. 23
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of children ages 0 to 12
Jamestown Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., 5 to 7 p.m. Free event. Virtual options available. To register, call 716 664-4582.
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of teenagers 13 to 15
Jamestown Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., 5 to 7 p.m. Free event. Virtual options available. To register, call 716 664-4582.
Community forum regarding potential merger of Clymer-Sherman-Panama school districts
Clymer Central School, 7 p.m.
Anderson-Lee Library annual membership meeting
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 8 p.m. Public welcome.
Fredonia Student Keyboard Association
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.


