TODAY

Anderson-Lee Library

presents: School Age Storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For ages 6 to 12. Great for homeschooling families. Stories, crafts, games and more. Limit 10 children. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Darwin R. Library presents: Creative Writing Workshops

All are welcome to come to the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, at 4 p.m.to write. No registration is required.

Chautauqua County Public Health free drive-in rabies vaccination clinic

Pomfret Highway Barns, 9636 Chautauqua Road, Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Animals must be pre-registered: call 716-753-4567. Pet owners stay in the vehicles with their pets and must bring previous rabies vaccination records. All dogs must be on a leash and cats in a carrier. Animal handlers will transport pets from the vehicle to the vet on site, Dr. Katie Ball. Dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older are eligible.

Dunkirk Elks bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Social distancing will be followed. Masks must be worn by those who are not fully vaccinated.

GriefShare support group

This group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia from Feb. 24 through May 12. To register for this grief recovery support group, visit www.griefshare.org/groups/145269. With questions, Contact Pastor Lisa at 716 679-0987.

Sinclairville Free Library community conversation

15 Main St., 6:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring ideas, concerns and questions about ways to work together for the benefit of children’s education.

Main Street Studios

presents: “Hunchback of Notre Dame”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Tickets for this musical are $25 regular admission; $20 students.

Fredonia Chamber Choir and College Choir with

tribute to David Evans

SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Former students of Dr. Evans were invited to perform.

FRIDAY, MAY 6

South Dayton United Methodist Church spring ginat rummage sale

South Dayton Fire Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also a bake sale.

Juneteenth 2022 Celebration Committee annual “Taste of the South”

Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. Theme: “Summer Enjoyment.” Menu: barbecue ribs, barbecue chicken, shredded pork, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato casserole, corn on the cob, green beans white potatoes, corn bread, banana pudding, and many other dishes. Dinners are take-out only. For details and tickets, call Laurie at 716 785-7900 or Loretta at 716 363-1102. Reservations are required.

Main Street Studios

presents: “Hunchback of Notre Dame”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Tickets for this musical are $25 regular admission; $20 students.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Fredonia Dance Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Paula J. Peters, Director. Reserved seating. General public: $25; student/child: $12.

Fredonia Saxophone Ensemble and Quartets

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Wildy Zumwalt, director.

SATURDAY, MAY 7

Audubon Bird Banding demonstration

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. 7 to 11 a.m. Nature Center Pavilion at west entrance. Free; donations encouraged.

Gowanda VFW Post 5007 spring clean-up day

8 a.m., members only.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees’ meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

The Pet Pantry’s Mother’s Day craft and gift show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult admission: $1, children under 12: free. Free parking.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 and Washington Street parking lot, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizer: Brian Meyer.

South Dayton United Methodist Church spring ginat rummage sale

South Dayton Fire Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also a bake sale. Bag sale begins at noon.

Prevention Works and the HOPE Chautauqua Coalition 5K Run/walk and chicken barbecue

Pre-registration for the run/walk starts at 9:30 a.m. at The Resource Center, 186 Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, progresses up Lake Shore Drive to Point Gratiot, and returns to The Resource Center. The race begins at 10:30 a.m. Race costs are $15 for youth 14 and under, $30 for 15 and up. See kari@preventionworks.us for details. A Weidner’s chicken barbecue will be served at The Resource Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The $12 dinner also includes two sides. It is cash only at the event, or see www.preventionworks.us to pre-order. Fun activities and prizes are planned. There will be resource tables detailing available services for substance abuse and mental health issues.

Fredonia Farmers Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday November through mid-May at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. It features a variety of vendors, with special events TBA.

Evergreen Lawn Cemetery Association spring clean-up day

10 a.m. Volunteers are asked to bring their own lawn tools to clean up winter debris.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Family Storytime – “Be Kind to Animals”

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. Families of all ages are welcome. Pre-register at 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.

Grape Discovery Center Mother’s Day Wine Tea

8305 W. Main St., Route 20, Westfield, noon to 2 p.m. Includes light lunch, vendors and piano music featuring Melissa Beichner. Tickets: $20 adult, $10 ages 10 and under. Reservations needed by May 4. See www.grapediscoverycenter.com/events

Main Street Studios

presents: “Hunchback of Notre Dame”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 1 p.m. Tickets for this musical are $25 regular admission; $20 students.

Live at the Met presents: Puccini’s “Turandot”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Stars Superstar Anna Netrebko. The opera is sung in Italian with English subtitles. Masks are no longer required at Fredonia Opera House events, but all patrons are encouraged to wear masks while in the venue, and to socially distance when possible. Masks are available in the lobby and in the box office if needed.

Faculty Recital: Thomas Giles. Saxophone

SUNY Fredonia. Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 2 p.m.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Fredonia Dance Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Paula J. Peters, Director. Reserved seating. General public: $25; student/child: $12. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Spaghetti dinner fund-raiser for Ukraine

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Hall, 165 Cental Ave., Silver Creek, 5 to 7 p.m. Pre-sale $10, at the door $12. Also basket raffles, bake sale and 50/50 giveaway. All proceeds go to Catholic Relief Services in Ukraine. For details and tickets, call Amanda at 716 467-5798 or purchase at the rectory.

1891 Fredonia Opera House Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “The Lost City,” 7:30p.m. In this crime thriller, Mark Rylance stars as an expert tailor who must outwit dangerous mobsters to survive a fateful night. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students, At this time, Masks are no longer required at Fredonia Opera House events, but all patrons are encouraged to wear masks while in the venue, and to socially distance when possible. Masks are available in the lobby and in the box office if needed.

Fredonia College Symphony

SUNY Fredonia. Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concet Hall, 8 p.m. David Rudge, director.

SUNDAY. MAY 8

The Pet Pantry’s Mother’s Day craft and gift show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult admission: $1, children under 12: free. Free parking.

Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 459 meeting

Members will meet at 11 a.m. at the John T. Murray VFW Post 1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk.

South Dayton Volunteer Fire Co. Chiavetta’s Mother’s Day chicken barbecue

South Dayton Fire Hall, 11:30 a.m. to sold out. Drive-through only. $14 for a full dinner, half chicken, chicken only for $8.

Forestville United Methodist Church Mother’s Day chicken barbecue

Drive-through only, 3 Park St., noon until sold out. Adult dinners $12 each: half chicken, otato salad, lettuce salad and dinner roll. For details, call 716 965-2506.

Fredonia School of Music Annual Concerto Competition

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1 p.m.

Fredonia Jazz Combos

SUNY Fredonia. Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 2 p.m.