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SATURDAY, DEC. 21

St. John’s Episcopal Church Christmas cookie walk

14 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stroll through cookie lane to select favorites from 60 varieties, including Italian fig cookies, baklava. If unable to attend or needing free delivery in the Dunkirk-Fredonia area, call Wende at 716 467-0283 or 716 467-0283.

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.

Veterans 4 Chist brunch

Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans, active military and a guest. Homemade food, Paula’s doughnuts. No speaker this month, more time to socialize. Handicapped accessible.

Lakewood Christmas in the Village

10 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at Lakewood Legion; 10 a.m Build a snowman, candy cane relay races at Santa’s Workshop; 10 a.m. make and take Christmas cards, letters to Santa at Lakewood Library; noon sleigh rides on Chautauqua Avenue; Human Library featuring Rebecca Cuthbert at Group Ther-Happy at 1 p.m.

Fred Basket Food Pantry

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: holiday activity

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Make snowflakes with popsicle sticks, jewels, more. Registration required. Call 716 366-2511.

Meet the Author, book signing event with Jill Krzyzanowicz (pen name Margo Reilly)

Next Chapter Book Store, 12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The author’s book “When You Shake the Family Tree” is a sequel to “When the Apple Falls Far from the Tree.”

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.

Main Street Studio presents: “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Community members, local school and college students directed by Ted Sharon, assisted by Emma Newton. Tickets at https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/mainstreetstudios/buy-tix. Another performance at 7 p.m.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa Theatre, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Mike Thornton brings a show with an immersive 1940s atmosphere, live sound effects, musical numbers, visit from Santa. Another performance at 7 p.m.

St. John’s United Church of Christ meatloaf dinner

733 Central Ave. (via Eagle Street parking lot), Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. $13, includes dessert. Reservations recommended; call 716 366-0710.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides

Burch Farms Country Market, 9210 Sidehall Road, North East, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Departs every 30 minutes. Reservations required, includes ride, cookies, cocoa, coffee, mulled apple wine, wine sampling. $200 for up to 16 people. Call 814 725-0747.

Forestville Fire Department, Fall Festival Committee visit with Santa

Forestville Fire Hall, 18 Chestnut St., 6 to 8 p.m. Hot cocoa, cookies, arts, crafts. Hot dogs, hamburgers for sale by local scouts.

SUNDAY, DEC. 22

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County “Holiday of Lights” service

UUCNC, 222 Temple St. or via Zoom, 11 a.m. UUCNC musicians will celebrate with 3 December Holidays of Light: Winter Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa Theatre, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Mike Thornton brings a show with an immersive 1940s atmosphere, live sound effects, musical numbers, visit from Santa.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club watch party

First Ward Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, game time 4:25 p.m. Bills vs. New England Patriots. Snacks provided, members may bring a food item to pass.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides

Burch Farms Country Market, 9210 Sidehall Road, North East, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Departs every 30 minutes. Reservations required, includes ride, cookies, cocoa, coffee, mulled apple wine, wine sampling. $200 for up to 16 people. Call 814 725-0747.

Mistletoe Mile

Gibson Park, North East, Register 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., 1-mile festive fun run at 6. $20, benefits the College Woods walking trail project by 4 NINE.

Carols, Cocoa and Cookies in the Park

Band stand in the upper Silver Creek Park, 6 p.m. Dress warm. All welcome Sponsored by First Baptist Church of Silver Creek, Silver Creek Assembly of God.

Advent Night Prayer

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Lasts about 30 minutes. All welcome.

MONDAY, DEC. 23

Main Street Studio presents: “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Community members, local school and college students directed by Ted Sharon, assisted by Emma Newton. Tickets at https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/mainstreetstudios/buy-tix

TUESDAY, DEC. 24

Trinity Episcopal Church: Eve of the Nativity: Christmas Eve

11 Day St., Fredonia, 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II. All welcome. The Revd. James Clement, Rector. Donald Fellows, organist.

Portland Congregational Church Christmas Eve service

8649 Church St., 9 p.m.

Noel Candlelight Christmas Eve service

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 12 English St., Westfield, 11 p.m. Symbolically begins in darkness, the candlelight service is a witness to Christmas through scripture, song, dance, handbells. Features Westfield youth, adults, directed by Kent and Nannette Knappenberger. Offerings go to Westfield Ministerial Association, will benefit the community.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25 Christmas

Chautauqua County Rural Ministry Christmas meal

319 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 2 to 4 p.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 26

Thursday Knitting Group

Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka!

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. STEAM program for elementary students.

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.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.