Saturday, February 9
Fredonia Grange Fitness Classes, 9 a.m., Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St. One-hour class includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training, and low- impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
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.
Little Explorers, 10 a.m. to noon, Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. "Feed the Birds." Children aged 3 to 8 attend with a favorite adult for a nature lesson, walk, craft and snack. Reservations required; call 569-2345 or email info@jamestownaudubon.org, or use the on-line form by clicking through the Program Listing at jamestownaudubon.org. Walk-ins welcome, but snack and craft materials not guaranteed. Cost is $7; $5 Friends of the Nature Center.
Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 21 East Bookstore, 21 E. Second St., Dunkirk. Use Washington Ave. entrance. Paperbacks are 50 cents; hardcovers are $1. Proceeds help the Literacy Volunteers promote literacy in the community.
Valentine's Day Craft at the Dunkirk Free Library, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kids can make valentine cards and gifts. This is a free event. For more information, call 366-2511.
Student Recitals, Rosch Recital Hall, SUNY Fredonia campus. Free admission. DeAnna Klapp, clarinet, 2 p.m.; George Ryan, piano, 4 p.m.; Erik Kalish, conducting, 6 p.m.; Molly Sacheli, horn, 8 p.m.
SUNY Fredonia's Chinese Club's Chinese New Year Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Multipurpose Room, Williams Center. The community, SUNY staff and students are invited to celebrate the Chinese New Year with authentic Chinese food, traditions, and games. Games start at 5:30 p.m.; dinner is at 6 p.m. Everyone in attendance will receive a door prize. Tickets are $5.50 for students and $8 for community members. Tickets are available in the Ticket Office on campus, or by going online to www.fredonia.edu and selecting "Ticket Office" and "Chinese New Year."
Brocton Booster Club's Comedy Night, 6:30 p.m., Brocton American Legion, East Main Street. Featuring three comedians. The Brocton Booster Club is a group of volunteers who raise funds to support extracurricular and academic activities at Brocton Central School that are not funded through the school budget. The proceeds will be used to fund such activities as well as student assemblies and to purchase needed equipment. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door. A Chinese auction will also be held. Donations are gladly accepted.
'Kiss Me Anew' Valentine's Day Gala, 9:30 p.m., Bayside Ballroom, Clarion Hotel, Dunkirk. Tenth annual event, to benefit the Salvation Army Anew Center, which assists domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Food, drinks, Chinese auction, door prizes, 50/50 and more. Ages 21 and over. Cost: $10. Call 672-9116 for more information.
Sunday, February 10
American Kestrels, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Learn from Don Watts how placing and monitoring a nestbox is helping this small bird of prey. Reservations are not required. Cost is $7; $5 for Friends of the Nature Center.
Circle of Love 'Celebration of Life' Party, 2 to 4 p.m., Katerina's, Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Josie Christopher at 366-0698.
Western New York Chamber Orchestra: Generations Celebrating Three Generations of American Music, 4 p.m., King Concert Hall, SUNY Fredonia campus. Featuring soloists Joe Dan Harper, tenor and Desiree Elsevier, viola. Selections Include Corigliano's "Poem in October," and a world premiere of Maestro Cortese's "Viola Concerto," as well as Copland's "Appalachian Spring." Glen Cortese directs. Tickets are $20 general admission; $10 general students; free for SUNY students with ID.
Monday, February 11
Fredonia Grange Fitness Classes, 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St. One-hour class includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training, and low- impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
Exercise with Tiffany, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Cost is $1 per session.
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.
Computer Class: Introduction to Basic Computers, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Part 1 of 8. This four-week class will introduce participants to the basic functions of personal computers and how to navigate the programs. Call the library at 366-2511 for more information.
Dunkirk Senior Center Pinochle, 1 p.m., 45 Cliffstar Court. Everyone welcome.
Master Class: Dr. John Gerber 'The Historic Horn,' 4 p.m., SUNY Fredonia campus, Mason Hall, Room 1051. Admission is free and open to the public. An overview of the magnificent horn using original instruments, presented by John Gerber, co-founder of the American Hunting Horn Society.
SUNY Empire State College Information Session, 5:30 p.m., 112 W. Main St., Suite 1, Fredonia. Call 673-1200 for information and reservations.
Dunkirk-Fredonia Lions Club Regular Meeting, 6 p.m., White Inn, Fredonia. Sally Olow will give an update on the activities of her quilters' guild and the status of her "Winter Jackets for Children" project.
Line Dance Lessons, 6 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Beginners: 6 to 7 p.m., Advanced Beginners: 7 to 8 p.m., Intermediate: 8 to 9 p.m. Call Connie Glasier at 673-1438.
Portland Bicentennial Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Brocton Legion. All are welcome to attend these productive meetings. Events will be planned. Contact David Travis at travis@cecomet.net or 792-9791 for information.
Dunkirk Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Meeting, 7 p.m., Dunkirk airport. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Deputy Commander Vazquez at 680-1325.
Aquasize Class, 7 to 8 p.m., Dunkirk High School pool. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday through March 20. Cost is $4 per class or $50 for the entire season. For more information, contact Pool Director Clinton Lewis at clewis@dunkirk.wnyric.org or 366-9300 ext. 1003 and leave a message.
