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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.
MONDAY, FEB. 10
Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Country Kids on the Fly
15 Main St., 5:30p.m. Free program ages 8, up, learn fly-tying, fishing techniques. All tools, materials provided. Adults welcome also.
Sheridan VFW Auxiliary meeting
VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, 6:30 p.m.
Fredonia Student Composers
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEB. 11
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. Ages 0 to 7 with a grown-up. Theme-based stories, free play, activities.
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.
Memory Cafe with Gavin Paterniti
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, noon to 1:30 p.m. Free respite and arts program for people with forgetfulness or changes in their thinking (i.e. cognitive decline) as well as care partner, family friends. Enjoy musical performances, easy crafts, social activities. Light refreshments. Attendees can participate or observe. Donations suggested, but not required. Pre-register by Feb. 7 at 716 484-7070.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! A STEAM program for elementary students
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 p.m.
Darwin R. Library presents: After-school all-ages storytime
7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
St. Joseph’s bingo
145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.
Free fly-tying fishing classes
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costelly Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Instructor Alberto Rey. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment needed.
Sons of the American Legion Squad 434 meeting
American Legion Post, 110 W. Main St., Brocton, 7 p.m.