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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.
Cornell Cooperative Extension L.E.A.F. workshop: “Equine End of Life – the Hardest Decision of Horse Ownership”
Jamestown Community College’s Carnahan Center, Falconer St., Jamestown from 6 to 8 p.m. Presenter: Dr. Karin D. Bump. $10 per person. Early registration is requested. Email lpc33@cornell.edu. Masks are required, COVID guidelines followed.
Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Unit 62 Auxiliary meeting
Meet at 7 p.m. at Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Committee Chairs are reminded to send in their committee reports to their respective county chairs by March 1. Manufacturer’s coupons for overseas troops can be dropped off at the Post. Dues for 2022 must be sent in to remain in good standing. New members are always welcome.
Faculty Recital: Jessica Tong, violin and I-Fei Chen, piano
SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
Patterson Library presents: after-school storytime
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m.
East Dunkirk Ladies Auxiliary Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue
East Dunkirk Fire Hall, 10949 S. Roberts Road from 4 to 6 p.m. Drive-through only. For details, call 16 680-2729. Tickets can be purchased at Big Rick’s One Stop.
Designer Bag Bingo to benefit
Chautauqua Hospice and
Palliative Care
Takes place at the Legion at 174 Chautauqua Ave., Lakeview. Famous designer brand handbags and wallets by Coach, Kate Spade, Dooney & Bourke, Michael Kors and more will be available to win. Foors ope at 6 p.m. The first bingo game begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 each, which includes 10 bingo cards and a marker. Additional card and wallet raffle tickets can be purchased for $1 each. Cash bar and dinner menu available. Get pickets at www.CHP.care
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Soup and Scripture
This six-week program held Wednesdays during Lent begins with soup at 6 p.m. and is then followed by scripture at 6:30. Space is limited. Call the rectory, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, phone 716 366-1750 to sign up.
Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Ladies Auxiliary meeting
Mullet Street club room in Dunkirk at 6:30 p.m.
Fredonia Trombone Choir
SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
THURSDAY,
MARCH 10
Darwin R. Library presents: “Master Builders”
All children are welcome to come to the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, at 4 p.m.to build with LEGOs, Magformers, Lincoln Logs, Snap Circuits, Marble Runs, Construx, Cubelets and more, free of charge. There will be weekly challenges. No registration is required. Caregivers must remain in the building. Masks must be worn at all times.
Darwin R. Library presents: Creative Writing Workshops
All are welcome to come to the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, at 4 p.m.to write. No registration is required. Masks must be worn at all times.
Dunkirk Elks bingo
Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 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.
GriefShare support group
This group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia from Feb. 24 through May 12. To register for this grief recovery support group, visit www.griefshare.org/groups/145269. With questions, Contact Pastor Lisa at 716 679-0987.
Movies at the Reg – “Parallel Mothers”
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. This feature documentary – is a deep, immersive dive into the author’s upbringing and his creative output. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Mask use indoors is recommended. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7.
Fredonia Student Keyboard Association presents: An evening of piano
SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
FRIDAY,
MARCH 11
Patterson Library presents: food-themed story time
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, Patterson Park, 10 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5, visit Patterson Park Pie Day Story Time at 10:45 a.m. for a special pie-themed story time with pie donated by Portage Pies.
1891 Fredonia Opera House Ekstasis 2.0 Student Recital
Admission to this 1 p.m. event is free, but a suggested donation of $10 would be gratefully accepted. A mask policy going forward is to be announced.
Patterson Library
presents: Roblex Game Day
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m.
Sheridan VFW Memorial Post Lake Shore flea market and fish fry
A flea market will be held at the VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan during the Post’s fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. The VFW offers a full-service bar for a variety of beverages. Come support veterans and shop for great merchandise from local vendors. For information and booth rental, call 814-779-5553.
SATURDAY,
MARCH 12
Sheridan VFW Memorial Post flea market
A flea market will be held at the VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to the flea market, there will be breakfast and lunch served by the VFW.The lunch menu features Renee’s delicious soups and additional favorites. The VFW offers a full-service bar for a variety of beverages. Come support veterans and shop for great merchandise from local vendors. For information and booth rental, call 814-779-5553.
Fredonia Farmers Market
The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday November through mid-May at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. It features a variety of vendors, with special events TBA.
Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Backyard birds; for children 3 to 8 with an adult
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required by March 10. See auduboncnc.org. Limited enrollment.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: “All Hail the Green “ 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 11 a.m. Wear St. Patrick’s Day attire, hear a story, make a wreath, go on a scavenger hunt and eat a green treat. Preregistation required. Call 716 934-3468.
Lakeshore Humane Society open adoption hours
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. Regardless of vaccination status, masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times on LHS grounds. Those who are ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have been near someone who has tested positive are asked to delay a visit. Tours of the facility will not be given. Individual appointments are available throughout the week. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 716 672-1991.
Sons of the South Dayton American Legion Post 1593 corned beef and cabbage dinner
4 Mill St., serving starts at 1 p.m. eat in or take out. $14 per person, (can choose a ham dinner instead). Music will be provided by Maiden Voyage from 3 to 7 p.m.
Live at the Met in HD presents: Ariadne auf Naxos
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. The opera is sung in German with English subtitles. A mask policy going forward is to be announced.
Westfield-Mayville Rotary virtual Gold
Rush event
The drawing for numerous prizes will be announced live via Zoom and streaming live over Facebook at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. Ticket holders must be 18 years and up. For tickets, call Janese Berkhouse at 716 397-8801. The Paul Harris Community Service Award will be presented.
Epiphany of Our Lord Parish presents: Round and Square Dance
Parish Hall, 10893 Sisson Hwy, Langford, 7:30 p.m. Music by Paul Zittel and Pure Company. Tickets $10 adults, $18 per couple, $8 for children, $30 per family. Pizza, beer, pop and snacks available. To reserve a table, call Mary Richmond at 716 337-3952.
SUNDAY,
MARCH 13
Brocton Preceptor Beta Epsilon Sorority St. Patrick’s Towel Bingo
This fundraiser takes place a the Brocton American Legion Post 434, 110 W. Main St. from 1 to 4 p.m. Doors open at noon. There will be colorful bath and beach towels as prizes fo bingo winners; a Chinese auction, 50/50 drawings and refreshments available. Admission is $4 per person. A variety of delicious treats, punch and coffee will be served during intermission.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Taize prayer service
328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, this 40-minute service begins at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome from any parish or Christian denomination to this meditative experience blending song, silence and scripture.
Catapult Live on Stage
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown presents this “America’s Got Talent” finalist from season 8. Incredible dancers work behind a screen to create magical shadow images of shapes from the world around us. Premium and loge: $50; adults: $40, $20; children 12 and under $20, $10. Prices are before fees. theater restoration fee per patron. Masks are recommended indoors. The show begins at 7 p.m.
MONDAY, MARCH 14
Darwin R. Barker Library virtual storytime
Join via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. All programs are free of charge. All children are welcome. To register, send an e-mail including the child’s name and a phone number to childrenslibrarian@barkerlibrary.org
Fly Fishing/Fly Tying Club
Meet at the Costello Community Room, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are open to everyone at the college and in the community. Classes and supplies are provided at no cost. Everything is provided, just show up. The program is open to children over 12 ( younger if accompanied by an adult) and community members of all ages.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15
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.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
Silver Creek High School Class of 2022 Weidner’s chicken barbecue 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., high school cafeteria, 1 Dickinson St. The menu includes chicken, buttered spuds, tossed salad, roll and butter. Tickets are $13 presale from high school seniors (dinners must be picked up by 4:45) or $15 at the door.
Patterson Library presents: Teen Dungeons and Dragons
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Soup and Scripture This six-week program held Wednesdays during Lent begins with soup at 6 p.m. and is then followed by scripture at 6:30. Space is limited. Call the rectory, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, phone 716 366-1750 to sign up.
Movies at the Reg – “Parallel Mothers”
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Two women, Janis and Ana, coincide in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident. Stars Penelope Cruz. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Mask use indoors is recommended. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7.
Town of Dunkirk official public hearing for the Shorewood Water Plan
The public hearing takes place at the Dunkirk Town Hall at 6:15 p.m.
Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting
Meet at the Cassadaga American Legion at 6:30 p.m.