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SATURDAY, NOV. 14
Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382 annual holiday craft show, basket raffle
201 Aldrich St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Variety of vendors, homemade items, baked goods, more. Food available.
Bazaar, bake sale
Collins Friends Meeting, 2345 Main St., Collins, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Just My Imagination Saturday morning Movement and Music with Ms. Helen Smit
341 Central Ave., Silver Creek, 9:45 a.m. Fee $15, sibling rate available.. For lap-sitting infants through preschoolers and adults who love them. 30 minutes interactive music learning followed by open play. Wear socks. Reservations at 716 672-2910.
Pet Pantry's 12th annual holiday crafts show
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $1 admission, free parking. Handmade arts, crafts. Food available.
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.
Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Weekend
3 day event, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wineries will be pairing their finely-crafted wines with harvest-inspired foods. Choose a host winery for tickets. pickup, also visit other member wineries. See https://www.lakeeriewinecountry.org for tickets, details.
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 – Fur, Feather, Scales
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.
Roger Tory Institute Holiday Market
311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission to museum. Local artisan vendors, make/take kids' crafts, apple cider mimosas, coffee, donuts available for purchase.
Ashville Auxiliary craft show
Ashville Fire Hall, Stow Road across from Hogan's Hut, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Craft vendors, basket raffle, cookie platter, lunch available.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 to 12. Build challenge of day, pick challenge card or free build. 10 spaces. Preregister. Call 716 934-3468.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Discover Dragons
7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stories, video, craft. All ages. Registration required, call 716 672-8051..
Anderson-Lee Library presents: "Make a Corn Husk Doll" with Bernadette Scott, Marcie Kane
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 5+. Interactive workshop, take home your creation. Preregister. Call 716 934-3468.
Chautauqua County Humane Society Runnings Adoption event
Runnings, 720 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CCHS will bring variety of friendly pets available for adoption. Can purchase needed supplies in store.
Orb Weavers exhibition closing reception
Thomas Annear Art, 43 Central Ave., Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oil paintings by Francesca Woolson portraying objects transforming through their environment. Creatures' identities morph as parts are added or disintegrate. Works available for purchase.
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.
National Novel Writing Month Meetup Group
Darwin R. Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 12 to 2 p.m. Timed writing sessions, snacks, breaks. Preregister at 716 672-8051. Need not attend all sessions.
Community-wide turkey/food collection for Chautauqua County Rural Ministry
Pomfret Town Hall, 9 Day St., Fredonia, 12 to 3 p.m. Accepting frozen turkeys, other food items, gift cards, cash, checks made payable to "Chautauqua County Rural Ministry" for Rural Ministry's holiday gift basket project.
Fredonia Jazz Festival presents: Fredonia Jazz Flextet featuring Camille Thurman, Darrell Green
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 12:30 p.m. Public welcome.
Benefit for Tammy Wasmund
Dunkirk Conservation Club, 1 N. Mullet St., 1 to 6 p.m. Music by Rez Road Sound, Ken Robertson III. Food, draft beer provided for $25 ticket. Over 150 baskets in raffle. Signed sports memorabilia, mystery prizes, experiences, gift cards, 50/50, Queen of Hearts, bake sale.
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School presents: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 1 p.m. $12 at the door. Another performance at 6 p.m.
Christmas craft show
American Legion Post 434, 110 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 4 p.m.
Movies at the Reg: "Cat Video Fest"
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Warrior Relief Fund raffle
Sheridan VFW Post 6390, 2556 Main Road (Route 20), doors open 3 p.m .
Fredonia Jazz Festival presents: Fredonia Day of Jazz Student, Faculty combos
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m. Public welcome.
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: ham, mashed potatoes with country gravy, vegetables, fruit, bread, cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All welcome.
South Dayton Fire Company turkey, ham, basket party
South Dayton Fire Company Activities Hall, 34 Maple St., doors open 6:15, spins start 7 p.m. Family fun event. Free refreshments. Door prizes, large basket raffle, 50/50.
East Town of Dunkirk Fire Department Turkey Raffle
10949 S. Roberts Road, doors open 6:30, games at 7 p.m. Win meat, potatoes. Free refreshments, sandwiches. 50/50.
The Spire Theater presents: Donna the Buffalo, guests Charity Nuse, Matt Gronquist
317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 6:30 p.m. openers, 8 p.m. Donna the Buffalo. Early bird tickets $25 plus fees, later $35 plus fees. See www.inspirejamestown.com/tickets
Friendsgiving at Liberty Vineyards & Winery
2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 6:30 p.m. Includes buffet turkey dinner, choice of pumpkin or apple pie, 2 glasses of wine (or soft drinks or beer). $55 per person + tax.Wine club members $5 discount. Call 716 672-4520.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: Disney's "Frozen"
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.
JCC Uncommoners present: "Come From Away"
Jamestown Community College, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., 7 p.m. Tickets $20/$18/$15 online; $22, $20, $17 box office. Discount for Seniors 60+.
Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater presents: Songbirds – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Tickets $20.
Fredonia Jazz Festival presents: Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Trio
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. $45 adult, $40 Opera House member, $40 Fredonia Jazz Society member, $10 student. Thurman is an accomplished composer, saxophonist; Green a master drummer.
Portland Fire Department annual turkey party
6841 W. Main Road (Route 20), 7:30 p.m. Refreshments, door prizes. Turkeys, hams, more.
Hillman Opera presents: "Dialogues of the Carmelites"
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. General public $25 advance, student $10 advance, $15 door. As the French Revolution's Reign of Terror rages through Paris, a young aristocrat seeks peace in a convent, finds ultimate test of courage.
Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Merrins Fall Chamber Concert
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Students perform choreography created by guest artists, alumni choreographers, dance faculty, selected student work. Broad range of dance styles, 34 dancers. General public $15; student/child $5.
Erie Philharmonic Symphonic Series – Gershwin Swings Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 7:30 p.m.
Angry Bird BBQ Fall Music Series
302 Lynx St., Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m. Featuring White Bronco.
SUNDAY, NOV. 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.
Community-wide turkey/food collection for Chautauqua County Rural Ministry
Pomfret Town Hall, 9 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Accepting frozen turkeys, other food items, gift cards, cash, checks made payable to "Chautauqua County Rural Ministry" for Rural Ministry's holiday gift basket project.
Pet Pantry's 12th annual holiday crafts show
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 admission, free parking. Handmade arts, crafts. Food available.
Roger Tory Institute Holiday Market
311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission to museum. Local artisan vendors, make/take kids' crafts, apple cider mimosas, coffee, donuts available for purchase.
Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Weekend
3 day event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wineries will be pairing their finely-crafted wines with harvest-inspired foods. Choose a host winery for tickets. pickup, also visit other member wineries. See https://www.lakeeriewinecountry.org for tickets, details.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service
222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Rev. Fran Manley and special guest Doug Yeomans will present a musical sermon: All We Need is Love." Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org
Pasta bar benefit for Dorene Farnham
Stockton Fire Department, Route 380, 12 to 4 p.m. Pasta (build your own plate), choice of marinara or alfredo sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, drink. $15 presale, $17 at door, $10 ages 12 or under. Also basket raffle, bake sale, 50/50. Game will be televised. Take-out option. Dorene is battling cancer. For tickets, call 716 820-7236.
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Rich Johnson
Celoron Legion Post 777 Herman Kent, 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, 12 to 4 p.m. Proceeds go towards Rich's medical care as he recovers from a stroke. Meal tickets $10. Also 50/50, basket raffle, live music.
Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce towel bingo
Gowanda Moose Lodge, 201 Aldrich St., doors open at 12 p.m., games start 1 p.m. Admission $5, extras $2. Basket raffle, food, desserts for sale.,
Christmas Craft Show
Brocton American Legion Post 434, 110 W. Main St., 1 to 4 p.m.
Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Co. Toys for Tots drive
Dollar General, Route 60, Sinclairville, 1 to 5 p.m. Donations welcome.
Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Merrins Fall Chamber Concert
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 2 p.m. Students perform choreography created by guest artists, alumni choreographers, dance faculty, selected student work. Broad range of dance styles, 34 dancers. General public $15; student/child $5.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: Disney's "Frozen"
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. $17 to $25.
Annual Children’s Business Fair
50 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 2 to 5 p.m. Children ages 6 to 14 can make something, man a table with their products, discuss their products with customers, earn money. Free admission. See www.childrensbusinessfair.org for registration, other details.
JCC Uncommoners present: "Come From Away"
Jamestown Community College, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., 2 p.m. Tickets $20/$18/$15 online; $22, $20, $17 box office. Discount for Seniors 60+.
Fredonia Free Improv
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
MONDAY, NOV. 16
Prevention Works Wellness Training: Ripple effect of wellbeing
1 E. Main St., Falconer, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Free interactive training focused on wellness, resilience, building healthy habits. Call 716 363-3608 to register.
Marvin Community House presents: "Wreaths, Greens & Holiday Things!"
2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, 12 p.m. Luncheon $21 members, $25 guests. Live evergreen wreath-making demonstration by Abers Acres. Ready-made wreaths available for purchase starting at $30. Festival of trees, raffle. Reservations required. Cal 716 488-6206.
25 Years of Asking Questions: Can We Stop the Hate?
Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Speaker: Aliza Luft, Associate Professor of Sociology, UCLA.
Seymour Cassadaga Branch Library presents: The Basics Class with Biancca Riggle
18 Maple Ave., 5 p.m. DIY class for women. This month: Scrollwork with wood.
Fredonia Jazz Flextet
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.