FRIDAY, FEB. 7

SUNY Curious and Creative Conversations Series

SUNY Fredonia, Reed Library garden area, 10 a.m. Free open to public. Faculty members from diverse fields/disciplines will each present a 10-minute “lightning talk” about details of a scholarly, research or creative projects. Q & A follows each presentation. This week: Associate Professor Sam Kenney, Department of Theatre and Dance; Lecturer Allison Manning, Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences; School of Music Assistant Professor Amy Spears.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Coast to Coast: A Walk across England with Eileen and Jim Goodling 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Gallery Walk

RTPI, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Must be an RTPI member or purchase regular museum admission. Limit 15 persons. Reservations at 716 665-2473,

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. Teen and YA patrons can join in role-playing adventures. Contact the Library Director for details.

Lake Erie Wine Country Wine & Chocolate Month

21 unique wineries provide perfectly decadent pairings for their wines. For more details and to purchase tickets, see www.lakeeriewinecountry.org

Lakeshore Flea Market and Sheridan VFW Auxiliary bake sale

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. New and vintage items. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. Fish fry and full service bar available. Reservations recommended for fish fry. Dine in or take out.

Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: “Mamma Mia”

10674 Prospect St., 7 p.m. Recommend purchase of online tickets in advance at https://cur8.com/26069/project/128232

Movies at the Reg – “A Complete Unknown”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m Timothee Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in the electric story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. $8 at the door, $10 online or via phone.

“12 Angry Men” at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.

SATURDAY, FEB. 8

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New and vintage items. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. 50/50. Saturday breakfast of coffee, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits or lunch of homemade soup of the week, pizza and wings can be purchased.

Villenova Burial Association annual “Love Remembered” bake sale

South Dayton Super Market, 303 Pine St., 9 a.m. Dozens of homemade goods, donation box. All donations defray maintenance, operating costs of the 200-year-old Villenova Cemetery.

First Baptist Church American Red Cross blood drive

876 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, to make appointments, call 716 366-6634.

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.

Lake Erie Wine Country Wine & Chocolate Month

21 unique wineries provide perfectly decadent pairings for their wines. For more details and to purchase tickets, see www.lakeeriewinecountry.org

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers – Skulls, Teeth and Bones

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children 3 to 8 with an adult. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required by previous Thursday. Snack provided after hike. Dress for weather. Craft if time.

Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham St., Celoron, 10 a.m. $20 per individual race.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Valentine’s Day Card Making

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For all ages to stop by to create beautiful one-of-a-kind greetings for their sweethearts. All materials provided. Valentine’s themed Thaumatropes. No pre-registration required.

Lakeshore Humane Society “Souper Bowl Saturday”

LHS Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A variety of homemade soups, along with a soup bowl, will be available for purchase. Vegetarian options available first come, first serve. Warm up with soup while supporting LHS’s efforts to help dogs, cats in need of homes. For details, call 716 672-1991 as time becomes near.

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., weather permitting. Rides start at 1 p.m. leaving every half hour from the parking lot near the Chautauqua Bookstore with the last ride at 3 p.m. Adults $5, children $3. Tickets at bookstore. Wagons are uncovered, dress for weather.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. Menu: goulash, tossed salad, fruit, bread, cookie. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Dunkirk Lakeshore Bowling Association meat raffle

Sheridan VFW, 2556 Route 20, doors open at 6 p.m., first spin at 7 p.m. $5 admission includes beer, pop, door prizes. Also taking place: 50/50 raffle, lottery tree raffle. All welcome.

Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: “Mamma Mia”

10674 Prospect St., 7 p.m. Recommend purchase of online tickets in advance at https://cur8.com/26069/project/128232

“12 Angry Men” at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.

SUNDAY, FEB. 9

Lake Erie Wine Country Wine & Chocolate Month

21 unique wineries provide perfectly decadent pairings for their wines. For more details and to purchase tickets, see www.lakeeriewinecountry.org

21 Brix Soupin’Sunday

6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sold out. Enjoy a bowl of homemade soup by Duper’s and glass of wine.

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., weather permitting. Rides start at 1 p.m. leaving every half hour from the parking lot near the Chautauqua Bookstore with the last ride at 3 p.m. Adults $5, children $3. Tickets at bookstore. Wagons are uncovered, dress for weather.

“12 Angry Men” at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.