FRIDAY, APRIL 4

Triple P-Positive Parenting discussion group

MHA, 31 Water St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. For details, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Managing Fighting, Aggression.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: free Poetry class with John Brantingham

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to noon. for feedback, coaching; online through video lectures, Zoom-based office hours. Participants can join in as little or as much as desired. To register, email johnmbrantingham@gmail.com, In the subject, write “Poetry Class.”

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

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

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Seeing the Unseen – Aquatic Invaders and What’s at Stake

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6

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.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. Also bake sale, basket raffle. New and vintage items including Easter decor, jewelry, coins, Native American items, military merchandise, more. Spring fling 50/50. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. Fish fry and full service bar available. Reservations recommended for fish fry. Dine in or take out.

CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services Dining in the Dark fundraiser

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron. Doors open 5 p.m. Cash bar, silent and live auctions, 50/50, 6:15 p.m. guests are blindfolded for a 3-course dinner meal. Reservations $65 each by March 21. Call CBA 716 664-6660.

Blessed Mary Angela Parish Youth Stations of the Cross

St. Hyacinth’s Church, 295 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6 p.m. All children, young adults invited to participate.

Silver Creek High School presents: “Mamma Mia”

1 Dickinson St., 7 p.m. PG-13. Hilarious story features ABBA’s hit songs, dancing. Tickets $10 general admission, $8 seniors/students. Purchase at silvercreekhs.seatyourself.biz

BANFF Mountain Film Festival

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 to 10:10 p.m. Also April 5, two different programs. One-day adult pass $25; active military/student/child/senior $15. Two day adult pass $45; active military/student/child/senior $15. Call 716 665-2473 for details. Also includes all weekend pass to the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown.

“Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

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

JCC Uncommoners present: “LEAR” by Young Jean Lee

Robert Scharmann Theatre, 161 James St., JCC, Jamestown 7 p.m. A collision of Shakespeare’s King Lear, Sesame Street, Lee’s take on a father’s mortality. Audience discretion advised. Tickets $16 adults, $14 GSA/Seniors 60+, Students.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Paul W. Mockovak, director. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student $5 advance, $10 door. Blend of mistaken identity, love, comedic chaos.

Fredonia Free Improvisation

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

Audubon Lights

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8:30 to 10 p.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 15, under 2 free. Pre-registration appreciated Luminary-lit trail, creative light displays, laser light shows, ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, popcorn, other food for sale. Live entertainment. Bring cash for small purchases, can buy small LED lights, glasses that refract light. Bring a flashlight. Opens at 7:30 p.m

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New and vintage items including Easter decor, jewelry, coins, Native American items, military merchandise, more. Spring fling 50/50. 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.

Slovenian Club indoor yard sale, basket raffle

36 Palmer St., Gowanda, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jewelry, antiques, houseplants, homemade chocolate goodies, miscellaneous. Refreshments, lunch available. Proceeds benefit club service projects.

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 Police Benevolent Association’s Community Cleanup Day

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at the Water Street municipal parking lot at 10:45 a.m. Volunteers will be assigned street or park within village limits. Trash bags, gloves provided. Refreshments for volunteers.

Totally Engaged Americans climate change discussion

1309 Norby Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. Physicist Dr. Douglas Frank will present “Climate Change: Myth or Scientific Fact.” All welcome. Those having contrary opinions can come politely challenge speaker’s research, perspective. For details, call 716 569-6610.

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.

National Theatre Live; “Present Laughter” by Noel Coward

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $15, students $10.

Jamestown Skating Club presents: “SK8 the 80s”

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 1 p.m. Tickets $10 at door. Another show at 6 p.m.

Princess Tea Party

Crystal Ballroom, 110 W. Third St., Jamestown, 2 to 6 p.m. Sip tea, enjoy light fare, mingle with costumed princesses. Princess attire encouraged. Princess/prince pass $15.38. Parent pass $10.25. Also on-site vendors with royal merchandise.

St. John’s United Church of Christ chicken and biscuits 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.

Child Advocacy Program Diamond Dinner and auction

Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 5 p.m. cocktails, dinner 6:30 p.m. Reservations $75 each, or 2 for $125. Each reservation is an entry into drawing for a dazzling diamond.

South Dayton Fire Company Ham, Basket party

Activities Hall, 34 Maple St., doors open 6:15 p.m., spins begin at 7 p.m. Family fun event. Free refreshments. Large basket raffle, door prizes

Silver Creek High School presents: “Mamma Mia”

1 Dickinson St., 7 p.m. PG-13. Hilarious story features ABBA’s hit songs, dancing. Tickets $10 general admission, $8 seniors/students. Purchase at silvercreekhs.seatyourself.biz

BANFF Mountain Film Festival

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 to 10:10 p.m. Also April 4, two different programs. One-day adult pass $25; active military/student/child/senior $15. Two day adult pass $45; active military/student/child/senior $15. Call 716 665-2473 for details. Also includes all weekend pass to the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown.

JCC Uncommoners present: “LEAR” by Young Jean Lee

Robert Scharmann Theatre, 161 James St., JCC, Jamestown 7 p.m. A collision of Shakespeare’s King Lear, Sesame Street, Lee’s take on a father’s mortality. Audience discretion advised. Tickets $16 adults, $14 GSA/Seniors 60+, Students.

“Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

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

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Paul W. Mockovak, director. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student $5 advance, $10 door. Blend of mistaken identity, love, comedic chaos.

Cinema Series: “Last Breath”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Based on a true story, stars Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu as deep-sea divers battling raging elements to rescue a crew member (Finn Cole). $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

Audubon Lights

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8:30 to 10 p.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 15, under 2 free. Pre-registration appreciated Luminary-lit trail, creative light displays, laser light shows, ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, popcorn, other food for sale. Live entertainment. Bring cash for small purchases, can buy small LED lights, glasses that refract light. Bring a flashlight. Opens at 7:30 p.m

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

First Sunday Story Time at Audubon

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Free for children and adults. Pre-registration appreciated by the day before. Children ages 2 to 10 with an adult. Enrollment limited to 15. Can stay after to explore the indoor nature play area, live animals, exhibits.

Legal Aid fundraiser for local NYSDOC officers, families

Gowanda Moose 1382, 201 Aldrich St., 1 to 5 p.m. Tennessee Whiskey donating to play live, $20 a ticket at door, or presale. Includes spaghetti dinner, pop. Live music, basket raffle, 50/50. Their badge. Our community. Your impact. For details. Call 716 574-6944.

Community Through Hockey/CCHS All Star Hockey Fundraiser

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Puck drops at 2:07 p.m. Huge basket raffle, 50/50. Proceeds benefit Chautauqua County Humane Society.

Silver Creek High School presents: “Mamma Mia”

1 Dickinson St., 7 p.m. PG-13. Hilarious story features ABBA’s hit songs, dancing. Tickets $10 general admission, $8 seniors/students. Purchase at silvercreekhs.seatyourself.biz

Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics 3 (A Sherlock Holmes Opera)

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3 p.m. General public $20; student/child free in advance; $5 at door. World premiere of the concert version of Conductor Glen Corteses’s 221B – A Sherlock Holmes Opera.

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.

“Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

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