Thursday, December 13
Knitting/Crocheting Workshop, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., St. John's Church, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. All seniors invited to make afghans/lap robes, scarves, caps, etc. for community needs. Formerly held at Fredonia/Pomfret Center. $1 fee. Call 366-1465 for more information.
Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. All seniors are welcome. Donation is $1.
The Parachute Group Weekly Meeting, 10 to 11:30 a.m., the offices of Allegheny Financial Services, 474 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown. The group will share ideas, resources, contacts and an opportunity to network in order to find your next position. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Bruce Supernault at 276-1127.
Story Time and Craft, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dunkirk Free Library. For ages 2 through 5 years old. For more information, call 366-2511.
Computer Class: Microsoft Word 2, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Part 3 of 4. A second level four week class (started last month), where participants will be taught the components of Microsoft Word. Some prior Word knowledge is recommended. Register by using the online form at www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or contact the library at 366-2511.
Pinochle: Birdie's Bidders, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players are welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.
Al Anon Steps to Serenity Weekly Group Meeting, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Harvest Chapel Church, Fredonia.
Rational Recovery Weekly Meeting, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Dunkirk.
Weight Watchers Meeting, 7 p.m., Brooks Memorial Hospital cafeteria. New members welcome. For registration information, call Theresa Schrantz at 363-7293.
Lakeshore Coin Club Meeting, 7 p.m., First Niagara Bank (HSBC), Westfield. Doors (side door) open at 7 p.m. and meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Call John at 366-4497 for more information.
Drum Circle, 8 p.m., Church of the Living Spirit, Lily Dale. It's time to join together as one - one people, one family, one planet, one rhythm - because "we are all related." Some drums provided. Call Craig "Duke" Thomson, 934-2166.
Friday, December 14
Trinity Episcopal Church Cookie Sale, 9 a.m. until sold out. Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St. Fredonia, in Garland Hall. Use rear entrance. An assortment of holiday cookies sold by the plateful will be available for $6. Pre-orders can only be taken on Thursday, Dec. 13th from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 679-7901. Preorders must be picked up by 11 a.m. on Dec. 14 or they will be released for general sale.
Grape Belt Seniors Aerobics and Weights with Catherine, 9 a.m., Masonic Lodge, East Main Street, Fredonia. Coffee and conversation follows at 10 a.m. New members are always welcome.
Fitness Classes with Carol, 9 a.m., Fredonia Grange, 58 W. Main St. Includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training and low-impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
Silver Sneakers Exercise Program, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Free for participants of Independent Health and $1 for all others. Everyone welcome.
Computer Class: Basic Computers, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Part 7 of 8. Register by using the online registration form at www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or call the library at 366-2511.
Pinochle: Birdie's Flock, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players are welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.
Computer Class: Internet Safety, 3 to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. This one-hour class will show participants easy steps to protect themselves and their information online. Register by using the online form at www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or contact the library at 366-2511.
Overeaters Anonymous Weekly Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Steger Hi-Rise Apartments library, 15 N. Main St., Dunkirk. This is a 12-step fellowship of men and women recovering from all varieties of eating disorders. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Call Vicki at 672-2625 or Cassandra at 410-1066 or leave message. Meetings held Fridays.
Bingo, dinner at 6 p.m., Bingo at 7, Iroquois Post 1587, Route 438 (near fire hall). Progressive Bingo, held every Friday.
Bingo, 7 p.m., Dunkirk Elks Club, 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. All new Bingo played on paper. Red, White, Blue and Progressive, now paying $1,199 in designated number or less. Pull tabs available. Call 366-1110.
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 7 p.m., St. John's Church, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk.
Women of the Moose Chapter 294 Meeting, 7 p.m., Dunkirk Moose Club.
'The Christmas Song,' A Musical, 7 p.m., Harvest Chapel, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia. The first of three performances, held in preparation for the Christmas season. This event is free of charge and all are welcome to attend.
Saturday, December 15
Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. to noon or until sold out, Dewittville-Hartfield United Methodist Church, Route 430 at Meadows Road, Dewittville. Shoppers can walk the cookie table and select their favorites to take home or give as gifts. Cookies are $4 per dozen or $23 for six dozen.
Fitness Classes with Carol, 9 a.m., Fredonia Grange, 58 W. Main St. Includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training and low-impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
South Dayton Christmas Open House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown South Dayton. Various businesses will sell $1 ornaments to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Santa will visit the South Dayton Supermarket from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Linda and Doug Fairbanks will give complimentary horse and wagon rides from the Depot from noon to 2 p.m. The South Dayton Library will hold a book sale. Charlie and Debbie's Country Store will hold coloring contests for children ages 3 to 9, and Dressed To Impress will give free doggie toenail trims. Other businesses will run specials and donate funds to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Fredonia Winter Farmers' Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Forest Lodge, Route 20. For more information, call Melinda McGuinn at 673-9356.
Dunkirk Free Library Christmas Craft Day, 10:30 to noon, Dunkirk Free Library. Kids can make Christmas crafts and ornaments for family and friends. Refreshments will be provided. This is a free event. For more information, call 366-2511.
Lakeshore Humane Society Pet Adoption Day/Open House, noon to 4 p.m., 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come meet the pets in need of homes for the holidays. Also, there will be gift items for sale. Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.
'The Christmas Song,' A Musical, 4 and 7 p.m., Harvest Chapel, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia. Performed in preparation for the Christmas season. This event is free of charge and all are welcome to attend. Childcare will be available for this performance.
Coming Events
Monday, December 17
N.Y. Telephone Retirees Monthly Get-together, 10:30 a.m., Bob Evans, Dunkirk. Holiday Lottery Exchange. For reservations and more information, call 366-3401.
Brocton-Portland Seniors Christmas Party, noon, St. Stephens. Members must be signed up with Rita and bring a $5 wrapped Christmas gift.
SUNY Empire State College Information Session, 5:30 p.m., 112 W. Main St., Fredonia. Call 673-1200 for information and reservations.
