Here are some of the best — and worst — of the week:

BEST

EXCITEMENT ON CAMPUS — SUNY Fredonia is the place to be today, and it’s not just for college students. For the college’s Homecoming celebration, Hollywood icon Mary McDonnell will be visiting her alma mater. Also, as advertised all week long, the college will host the Mini Maker Faire from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Science Center and Williams Center. The faire celebrates creativity, invention and the do-it-yourself spirit. There will be a diverse mix of makers, ranging from tech enthusiasts to crafters, homesteaders to scientists, and garage tinkerers to kids who design and build interesting items. Admission is free. Plus, there’s the Freedonia Marxonia exhibit in Reed Library and an exhibit of the work of Professor Emeritus Marv Bjurlin in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery.

WEEKEND POTTERY — Chautauqua Area Potters, a community of local folks that work with clay are offering the public an inaugural Pottery Studio Tour today and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Locations include: Marcia Merrins, 42 Rosalyn Court, Fredonia; Kay Dowling, Portage Hill Art Gallery, Route 394, halfway between Mayville and Westfield; Ann Janik, 9 Beach Road, Dunkirk; Ron Nasca, 18 Water St., Fredonia; Lisa Eppolito, 261 Seymour St., Fredonia; Marvin Bjurlin, 25 Maple Ave., Fredonia; and Jim and Pat Reno, 6007 County Rte. 54, Dewittville.

SPIKE OUT CANCER — Tuesday was the ninth annual Spike Out Cancer Benefit in Forestville. Fredonia was victorious, 3-2, but all the students and fans that supported those affected by breast cancer were winners. It was a great night and we applaud the organizers who continue to put on this event.

WORST

SEARS TO CLOSE — A longtime anchor of the Chautauqua Mall will soon close its doors. Sears announced Monday morning it is closing dozens of its unprofitable stores as it looks to stay in business. Among those to be shuttered due to a lack of shoppers is the Sears in Lakewood. Earlier this year the mall lost the Bon Ton. As more and more people do on-line shopping, local brick and mortar stores are closing. One hundred years ago Sears was the Amazon of its day. What will the future bring? It’s unclear, but the sad thing is closing Sears gives one less place for people to shop in Chautauqua County and one less retail employer.