Coming up…
Coming up …
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Pink Panther Vintage Snowmobile Show
Pine Junction, 9757 Bailey Hill Road, Sherman, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Warming area, food, beverages
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.
Fredonia 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. Other open hours are Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m., Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.
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
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Author talk with Gail Lynn
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Author Lynn will discuss her personal experiences during the COVID pandemic with a loved one battling the questionable mandates and fear spreading through the county in 2020-2021. Her most recent book honors her mother.
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.
History Unleashed book signing with Chris Carosa
Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 1 to 2 p.m. Explore the incredible journey of General Marquis de Lafayette as he encounters Native American tribes, settlers, and pivotal moments that shaped the nation during his 1825 tour. Free event, open to public.
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.
Fredonia Choral Festival
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.
Coldest Night of the Year fund-raising walk
YWCA Jamestown, 401 N. Main St., 4 to 7 p.m. Begins, ends at Winter Garden. Meet, take photos with Elsa, Anna, face painting, DJ, coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, soup, pulled pork sandwiches. Funds raised donated to YWCA Jamestown’s Transitions Housing Program. Can register at cony.com/jamestown
Phi Mu Alpha presents: American composers concert
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Beats at the Brix
6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 7 to 9 p.m. Free concert.
Hearts & Roses Soiree
Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St, Jamestown, 7 to 11 p.m Gourmet dining, live DJ, dancing. $61.50 single, $102.50 couple
SUNDAY, FEB. 23
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
Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting
Dom Polksi Club, 179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 10:30 a.m.
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.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua worship service
222 Temple St., Freodnioa or via Zoom, 11 a.m. “The Spectrum of Experience” with Jess Lustig. Service will share stories from a variety of trans voices.
Village of Fredonia postal workers protest
Barker Common, across from the Post Office at 21 Day St., noon to 2 p.m. Fredonia letter carriers appreciate community support in their quest for safe working conditions.
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.
Meet Bluey and Bingo
Killa Kookies, 3423 Fluvanna Ave., Ext., Jamestown, 45 minute time slots beginning at 1, 2, 3, 4 p.m. Child pass $10.25, 1 parent pass free, additional parent pass $5.13. Meet and greet, craft, snack, professional photography available for purchase.
Chili cook-off benefit for Jaime Ervin
Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 3 to 6 p.m. General admission tickets $20 adults, $5 children, includes chili samples, voting ballot, a drink, crackers. Entry fee $10. Prizes, games, costume photo booth, baked goods for sale, live music with Kathy Peterson and friends.
Chautauqua County 4-H Green Tie Affair fundraiser
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 3 p.m. Tickets $25 presale, $30 at door. Bake sale, basket raffle, dinner at 5 p.m. followed by pie auction. Call 716 664-9502 ext. 212 for tickets.
Bass Fest concert
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY, FEB. 24
Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.
Town of Hanover public hearing about lithium battery storage units
Town of Hanover court room, 68 Hanover St., Silver Creek, 7:05 p.m. Presentation by Northland Power and concerns from Chautauqua Update. For details, call Aimee Rogers at 716 870-5087.
TUESDAY, FEB. 25
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.
Silver Creek Mobile Food Pantry event
Village municipal parking lot, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free of charge to residents of Silver Creek, nearby communities.
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.
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.
Town of Hanover public hearing regarding possible fire department merger
Town Hall, 68 Hanover St., Silver Creek, 7 p.m. Opinions welcome.
Fredonia Student Keyboard Association
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.