FRIDAY,

MARCH 14

Brocton Central School annual Wellness Living event

Brocton School, 7:30 a.m. Free well-child checks, basic dental exams, retina exams, Veterans help, information from 78 providers, speakers, free breakfast for those in attendance.Food trucks to purchase lunch, snacks.

Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends welcome

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Needle Felting workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, 3 to 5 p.m. Presenter: local artist Emma De La Laine. Adults, children 10+ with an adult. $15 for materials. Make a needle felted bluebird ornament. Registration requested. Call 716 672-8051.

First Presbyterian Church soup suppers

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Soup, salad, dessert. Dinner by donation, proceeds benefit building fund.

Movies at the Reg: “One of Them

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Keke Palmer, SZA in comedy about roommates racing against time to avoid eviction. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Main Street Studio presents: “The Secret Garden”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Mary is uprooted from her privileged life in India, must move in with her mysterious uncle, discovers secrets.

SATURDAY,

MARCH 15

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 Christ, Dwyer Chautauqua Veterans’ brunch

Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans, active-duty military and their guests. State Senator George Borrello will share pertinent information for veterans, share concerns.

Turn the River Green

Jamestown Riverwalk, 15 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to noon. Kids’ activities 10 a.m., Jamestown’s Lucky Leprechaun turns the river green at 11 a.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Bead Bracelet party

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For all ages and abilities. Pre-registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Live at the Met: Fidelio

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Stars soprano Lise Davidsen in Beethoven’s opera about a faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from tyranny.

Main Street Studio presents: “The Secret Garden”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Mary is uprooted from her privileged life in India, must move in with her mysterious uncle, discovers secrets. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

St. John’s United Church of Christ ham dinner

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

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel corned beef and cabbage dinner

165 Central Ave., Silver Creek after 4:30 p.m. Mass. $15 includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread, rye bread, Bailey’s chocolate cake, drink. Reservations by March 10 at olomc14136@gmail.com

Cinema Series: “Wicked”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in a reimagining of the story of the Wizard of Oz. $7 adults, $6.50 Opera House members/seniors, $5 students.

SUNDAY,

MARCH 16

Forest Lodge 166 F & A M Sunday Family Breakfast

The Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The all-you-can-eat menu (all you can eat is dine-in only) includes eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $12, children 5 to 12 are $6 and youth under 5, free. Open to the public.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua Worship Service

22 Temple St., Fredonia, also via Zoom, 11 a.m. Leaders: Cara Seekings, Cheryl Ritch. Topic:”What’s Trust Got to do with it?”

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.

Brocton Preceptor Beta Epsilon towel bingo fundraiser

Brocton American Legion, 110 W. Main St., 1 to 4 p.m. Doors open at noon. Bath, beach towels for winners of unique bingo game. Also Chinese auction, 50/50. Treats during intermission. Free punch, coffee. Money raised donated locally throughout the year to assist families, individuals, organizations in need.

Trinity Episcopal Church Women Epiphany Tea

Garland Hall, back of Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 3 p.m. Speakers: Jake Wilkins, Ted Lee. Topic: Honduras mission details of setting up temporary clinics for pregnant women and infants. Any donations collected from the free-will offering will be used for the Honduras Health initiative. Public welcome. The rescheduled event closes with Q & A, afternoon tea.

Lenten Taize prayer

The Lord’s Vineyard, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church site, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Blends song, silence, Scripture into a 40-minute service appropriate for Christians of all denominations. Runs each Sunday evening during Lent.

MONDAY,

MARCH 17

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

Gowanda Middle School presents: “The Lion King Jr.”

Gowanda Middle School auditorium, 10674 Prospect St., noon. Free preview performance for seniors.

Portland Congregational Church chicken to go

8649 Church St., 4 to 6 p.m.

Sinclairville Library presents: Family Night: STEAM Challenges

15 Main St., 5 to 6:30 p.m. Ages 6+, caregivers must remain with children. All materials provided. Children’s room open for free play. Registration required 716 962-5885.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Country Kids on the Fly

15 Main St., 5:30 p.m. Free program for ages 8+, adults welcome, too. Learn fly tying, fishing techniques. All tools, materials provided.

Chautauqua’s Got Talent private auditions

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m.