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SATURDAY, OCT. 31

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting

Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

Fredonia Farmers' Market

Church Street, Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Trinity Episcopal Church Women's fall rummage sale

Garland Hall behind church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All items clean, in working order, reasonably priced. Wide variety. Bring own shopping bag. Some discounts.

Trick or Treat for Grown Ups at Liberty Vineyards and Winery

2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop in anytime during business hours for free candy pairings with wine tasting. Costumes encouraged, not required.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Spooky Game Day with GM Geoff

536 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Play board and card games with GM Groff – Werewolf, Zombicide, more.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Storytime, pumpkin decorating party

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Also costumes, candy, hot apple cider, s'mores.

Brocton Portland Farmers' Market

Tri Parish Church back parking lot, 41 Main St., Brocton, (next to Country Fair), 12 to 6 p.m. For details, contact Debbie Harriger at 716-467-5439.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Trick or Treat for Booooks

536 Central Ave., Children's room, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Come in costume, get candy bag, free book.

Halloween Party

Ryckman Park, Fay Street, Brocton, 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Trunk or treat, games, popcorn, hot cocoa, music, costume contest, walk to Herbert Star Apartments at 3:45 p.m., followed by Village trick or treat.

First Baptist Church of Dunkirk Trunk or Treat

876 Central Ave., 3 to 5 p.m. Kids can walk through parking lot collecting pre-packaged candy, treats from fun-themed vehicles. Nothing too scary. Also games, photo ops.

SINGO: Halloween at Liberty Vineyards and Winery

2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 3 to 5 p.m. Songs may include spooky hits. Costumes encouraged, but not required.

Dunkirk Halloween Trunk or Treat

City municipal lot (Route 5, Washington Avenue), 4 to 6 p.m. Trick-or-treating with local businesses, city officials and more!

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Book and Treat

37 W. Main St., Brocton, during Village trick or treat hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Choose a free book and treat bag.

Seymour Library Cassadaga presents: Library Trick or Treat

18 Maple St., 5 to 7 p.m. Pick up a treat during village trick or treat hours

Village of Cassadaga trick or treat

Village hours 5 to 7 p.m., Cassadaga American Legion, 228 Maple Ave., will give out candy, fruit, books during that time.

King-O-Ween Halloween Party

Southern Tier Brewing Company, 2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, 5 to 9 p.m. Drink specials, Halloween costume party, prizes, DJ.

Fredonia Immersive Theatre's "Terror in the Trees"

SUNY Fredonia's Wood Lot, 6 to 8 p.m. Features all student actors, crew. Theme: "Meat the Family." Tickets sold at entrance $5 students, $8 non-students.

Halloween Themed Beats at the Brix

6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 6 to 9 p.m. Free admission, but beer or wine purchase required. Food options available. Features Party McFly.

Halloween Party at Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House

72 Main St., 6 to 9 p.m. Food drink specials, costume contest, DJ Felix.

Halloween Party at Big Inlet Brewing

6169 Elm Flats Road, Mayville, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Food truck, live music with DJ Mike, costume contest, games, treats, activities for kids, adults.

Halloween Party

Firehouse on the Lake, 23 Jackson St., Silver Creek. $15 buffet 6 to 8 p.m. Music with Furious George 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Call 716 934-3042.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: "Cabaret"

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, Robert W. Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $25 advance, $30 door; student $10 advance, $15 door. Set in Berlin, Germany in 1930's, follows the relationship between a writer and nightclub singer against the backdrop of the Nazi rise to power.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Halloween party

1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m. Costume judging 9 p.m. Music by The Untouchables. Members, eligible guests.

Vampire Ball at Wicked Warren's

119 W. Third St., Jamestown, third floor, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $15 presale, $25 at door. Welcome cocktail or mocktail, DJ dance party, late-night appetizer buffet, mashed potinis, door prize entry, $500 costume contest. Vampire costumes encouraged. See website.

Ion Sky at Tavern on the Mall

14 Main St., Forestville, 8 p.m.

Dunkirk Lighthouse Ghost Tours

1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Lighthouse is open daily for tours, check website for daily times and full schedule of events see www.dunkirklighthouse.com. $30 per person for ghost tour, call 716 366-5050 to reserve. Only 15 spots per ghost tour.

Main Street Studios presents: "Carrie: The Musical"

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 10 p.m. Adults $20, $15 students/seniors. Mature themes, strong language, violence, blood effects. Parental discretion advised.

SUNDAY, NOV. 1

Fredonia Farmers' Market

Church Street, Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Director of Family Support Services of Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Jamie Probst will address "Grief and Healing " during the service. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org

Encountering the Saints

TLV St. Hyacinth, 295 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 12 to 3 p.m. Venerate relics of over 30 saints on All Saints Day.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Limited space. Register by calling 716 569-2345. Then explore the outdoor property, animals, indoor Nature Center.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club watch party

First Ward Falcons Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, Ravens vs. Bills, 1 p.m. kick-off. Goulash provided. Members may bring dish to pass.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: "Cabaret"

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, Robert W. Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. General public $25 advance, $30 door; student $10 advance, $15 door. Set in Berlin, Germany in 1930's, follows the relationship between a writer and nightclub singer against the backdrop of the Nazi rise to power.

Beats at the Brix featuring Party McFly

21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 6 to 9 p.m. Admission free, but wine or beer purchase required. Food options also available.

Dunkirk Lighthouse Ghost Tours

1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Lighthouse is open daily for tours, check website for daily times and full schedule of events see www.dunkirklighthouse.com. $30 per person for ghost tour, call 716 366-5050 to reserve. Only 15 spots per ghost tour.

Fredonia Student Composers

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

MONDAY, NOV. 2

Fredonia's Inaugural Mental Health conference – Rooted and Resilient

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, Multipurpose Room, 9 a.m, to 4:30 p.m. $75 registration. CEUs available.

Memory Cafe

National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. For people living with memory loss plus caregivers, family. Experience museum's interactive touch-screen exhibits, theater presentations at own pace. Socialize, refreshments. Complimentary event. Guest presenters. Pre-register at ComedyCenter.org/MemoryCafe.

BMA Rosary Society meeting

TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104, 6:30 p.m.

Fredonia Percussion Ensemble

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

TUESDAY, NOV. 3 Election Day

Sheridan Historical Society event

2702 Route 20, open house 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bake sale, patriotic quilt raffle.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Youngerman Center stroke/head injury support group session

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provides educational information, opportunities to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. Free, open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Contact Julie Williams, coordinator, (716) 673-4618 for more information about attending.

Dunkirk Elks Lodge 922 Election Day spaghetti dinner

428 Central Ave., 4 to 7 p.m. $12 adults, $8 children. Generous portion of spaghetti, sauce, meatballs, side salad, bread, butter, dessert. For details, call 716 680-3988.

St. Joseph's bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Art Journal workshop with Alicia Kimmerly, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For ages 7+, adult must accompany any children registered. All materials provided. To register, call Alicia at 716 450-1594.

Patterson Library presents: Best Sellers book club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6:30 p.m.

Valley Historical Society meeting

Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 7 p.m.

Catholic Men’s Faith, Fellowship meeting

TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104, 7 p.m. Open to all Catholic men. For details, contact Ron Cinelli at rncinelli@gmail.com

Children in the Stream Youth Fly Fishing Program

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to faculty, staff community members. Classes, supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment or experience needed.

Fredonia Flute & Bassoon Ensembles

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

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