FRIDAY, NOV. 1

Sinclairville Samplers

Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, fun with friends creating together.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Friday – The Great Outdoors with Rick Rupprecht

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members, $6 children 9 to 15. Can bring a bag lunch, visit with speaker following the presentation.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc. No registration required.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. New and vintage items. Features Thanksgiving and Christmas items, antiques, vintage toys, household, Bills items, more. Ongoing CHristmas Cash 50/50 for drawing Dec. 7. Also chance for two VFW free fish dinners. Fish fry and full service bar available. Reservations recommended for fish fry. Dine in or take out.

Artist’s reception with Professor Timothy Frerichs

Jamestown Community College Weeks Gallery, Sheldon Center, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 5 to 7 p.m. The “Waterways Lake Chautauqua” solo exhibit with Professor Frerichs of SUNY Fredonia’s Department of Arts and New Media features artist lectures, a roundtable discussion regarding art, science of the Chautauqua Lake water system.

Art Discovery program presents: “Day of the Dead” event

Fellowship Hall of Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. Installation of two ofrendas with artifacts, informational displays, traditional music, foods, chance to create a memento of a departed loved one to add to the ofrenda, a place of joyful remembrance. All welcome.

Main Street Studios presents: “The Wizard of Oz”

50 Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Reserve tickets at www.mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Legally Blonde – The Musical”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public:$25 advance, $30 at door; student/child: $10 advance, $15 at door. Based on the novel, movie. Director: Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord.

Fredonia Free Improvisation

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 2

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. Any retiree invited to attend.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. New and vintage items. Features Thanksgiving and Christmas items, antiques, vintage toys, household, Bills items, more. Ongoing Christmas Cash 50/50 for drawing Dec. 7. Breakfast menu: breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits, fresh coffee. Lunch: homemade soup of the week, pizza, wings. Full service bar.

Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382 craft and vendor show

201 Aldrich St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quilts, towels, candles, soaps, homemade crafts, jewelry, aromatherapy, vintage gifts, clothing, more. Over 30 vendors. Food, 50/50, basket raffle.

Fredonia First Methodist Church annual craft/vendor show

25 Church St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. glass, slate articles, plastic canvas, Christmas decorations, Tupperware, soaps, cards, paintings, prints, note cards by Ronnie Lafferty.

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. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Findley Lake Fall craft show

Findley Lake Fire Hall, 10372 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Writers’ workshop with John Brantingham

15 Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Runs first four Saturdays in November. Bring a bag lunch, a laptop. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Turkey visit with Farmer Mike of Sun-Dance Kids Farm

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Free event, all welcome. Registration required. Email childrenslibrarian@barkerlibrary.org

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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Neighborhood Nature program

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For children 10 and up. Hand-on program in the library runs first 4 Saturdays in November. Presenter: Cassadaga Valley science teacher Corinne Kelly. Register at 716 962-5885.

Farm to Table dinner

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 410 Main St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. social hour, dinner 6:30 p.m. Catered by Elegant Edibles with locally sourced food. Includes 1 drink ticket, then cash bar. $40 per person. Also a basket raffle. Celebration of Jamestown Public Market.

Main Street Studios presents: “The Wizard of Oz”

50 Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Reserve tickets at www.mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz

Live on Stage – “Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Stars Suzanne O. Davis. In addition to the Tapestry album, includes songs written by King and her husband Gerry Goffin in the ’60s. Sing-along audience interactive performance. $27 adult, $25 Opera House member, $10 student.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Legally Blonde – The Musical”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public:$25 advance, $30 at door; student/child: $10 advance, $15 at door. Based on the novel, movie. Director: Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord.

SUNDAY, NOV. 3

Ripley Rod & Gun Club Turkey Shoot and Raffle

9820 Rod & Gun Club Road, starts at noon. Food, beverage available for purchase. Bring own ammo.

First Sunday Storytime at Audubon

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Reservations by day before. Free for children, adults. Stay to explore indoor play area, live animals, exhibits.

Fredonia Flute Ensemble and Bassoon Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.

Fredonia Chamber Made Guitar

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

MONDAY, NOV. 4

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

Grief Support Group

Holy Trinity Parish Central Office Conference Room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meets every other Monday through Dec. 16. If interested in attending, call the office at 716 366-2306 and you will be contacted by facilitator Dick Rodriguez.

Fredonia Percussion Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.