FRIDAY, OCT. 18

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chautauqua County Office for the Aging nutrition workshop

Fredonia First Methodist Church, 25 Church St., 11 a.m. Part one of a four part series. For reservations, call 716 753-4582.

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. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Free Form Fridays

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. Students and families.

SUNY Fredonia Homecoming address

Kelly Family Auditorium (Science Center room 105) room 105, 3 p.m. Speaker: Alumna and scientist Sr. Remi Adelaiye-Ogala. Topic: “Navigating Academic and Career Development Trajectory in Genitourinary Research. Free lecture, open to public. Reception follows.

First Presbyterian Church Souper Suppers

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

Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle

Celoron Legion, 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Celebrity guest stars Valerie Valentino performing as Cher; Coco Vega performing as Tina Turner. Doors open at 6, contest begins at 8 p.m. Prize drawings, Halloween costume contest. Presented by Filling the Gap and The Resource Center to provide funds so people with disabilities can enjoy experiences they couldn’t otherwise afford. Admission $20.

Harvest Moon Festival and Tours

Downtown Fredonia, meet heroes and villains of Fredonia’s history portrayed by volunteer actors along a horse-drawn trolley tour. Tours run 7 to 10 p.m. Last about 40 minutes. $25 per person. Light refreshments at the gazebo. A brochure summarizing the tour is available for $2. Advanced tickets required. See www.festivalsfredoniany.org

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Dracula the Musical”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

Nightmare Castle Phantasmagoria at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St., Jamestown. 7, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15 p.m. Guests will remain seated and stationary throughout the performance as unnerving terrors unfold before them. $12.

1891 Fredonia Opera House spotlight series: “Unsinkable Women: Stories and Songs from the Titanic”

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Award-winning actress Deborah Jean Templin stars in a one-woman show bringing to life nine famous figures including Madeline Astor, the Unsinkable Molly Brown, stewardess Violet Jessop and Nora, an English music hall performer. Adults $25, Opera House members $23, students $10.

Fredonia Jazz Showcase

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

SATURDAY, OCT. 19

U.S. Coast Guard Dunkirk Flotilla 34 Boat America class

VFW Post 8647, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville. Registration 8 a.m., class 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $35 cash or check made out to USCG AUX 9ER 34. Ages 10+. Needed for all operators of power boats and personal watercraft (jet skis) in 2025. Certificate provided upon completion of the 8 hour course and exam. Low-cost lunch available or bring own. For details, call 716 875-4095.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Church Street, downtown Fredonia at Barker Common, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society can drive

Roberts Road parking lot, 9 a.m. to noon. All funds raised will be used for the preservation of all religious and historical items of Blessed Mary Angela Parish.

Trinity Episcopal Women annual fall rummage sale

Garland Hall, behind Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clean items, reasonably priced. Help support community service projects.

Sweetest Day Expo/ School Arch Festival

Brocton Central School, use gym entrance, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local craft vendors, businesses, community outreach, live entertainment with TV and John Savage, food trucks, basket raffle, free door prizes, community organizations, local businesses. Limid number of flu and COVID shots available administered by Concord Pharmacy. Bring insurance info.

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.

W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear Weekend

Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, 501 Erie St., Little Valley, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission, local arts, crafts, products. Door prizes, Chinese auction raffle, cider, donuts, more. See the woolly bear caterpillars up close, get their winter weather prediction.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Sing Along

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Free, for all ages. Leader: Hope Fredrickson.

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: Grounded

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adult $20, Opera House members $18, students $10.

Partners in Kind “Dip ‘n Sip Potluck

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 1 p.m. Learn about projects, bring n/a beverage or fall-inspired dip. Accepting blanket donations. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/share/Gg/dwfbqgA9MKePy/

“Faces in the Crowd” workshop

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 75 Center St., Gowanda, 1 to 4 p.m. Presenter Valerie Walawender’s program uses a unique approach to invite participants to navigate interpersonal differences (age, gender, ethnicity, etc.) with empathy, understanding. Pre-register at 716 597-5990. Limited space.

Fredonia Choral Showcase

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.

10th anniversary celebration St. Gianni Pregnancy Outreach Center Chautauqua

Blessed Mary Angela St. Hedwig Church 324 Townsend St. Dunkirk 4 p.m. Mass. Reception following Mass at St. Hedwig Social Hall, 6 p.m. Free will offering. Basket raffle, 50/50. Reservations required. Call Kathy at 716 366-0899.

St. Joseph’s community meal

St. Joseph’s Church basement, 26 Erie Ave., Gowanda, 4 to 6 p.m. Chicken salad wrap, chips, applesauce, dessert. Eat-in only.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Swiss steak 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.

Dom Polski Club Polish dinner

Monte Carlo Night

Sheridan VFW, 2556 Route 20, doors open at 4:30 p.m., games of chance begin at 6 p.m. No admission fee, free hors d’oeuvres, music. Basket raffle. Sponsored by the SonShine Charitable fund. All proceeds help defray funeral expenses for families who lose a child.

Harvest Moon Festival and Tours

Pumpkin contest for children. Decorated pumpkins (pre-carved or painted) can be dropped off at the gazebo between 5 and 6 p.m. Judged by age category and creativity. Attach a label with child’s name, age, phone contact. Winners announced prior to 7 p.m. tour. Gift bags for participating children. Downtown Fredonia, meet heroes and villains of Fredonia’s history portrayed by volunteer actors along a horse-drawn trolley tour. Tours run 7 to 10 p.m. Last about 40 minutes. $25 per person. Light refreshments at the gazebo. A brochure summarizing the tour is available for $2. Advanced tickets required. See www.festivalsfredoniany.org

CHQ Professionals Group Halloween Party

Clarion Hotel, Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6 to 10 p.m. Open to all professionals age 21 +. $10 advance, $15 at the door. Face painting by local artist Patti, tarot card readings, chance to meet medium Ivy River. Catered by Steelbound Brewery. Authentic Indian cuisine. Cash bar. Costume contest. For tickets, details, call 716 363-3770.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Dracula the Musical”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

Nightmare Castle Phantasmagoria at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St., Jamestown. 7, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15 p.m. Guests will remain seated and stationary throughout the performance as unnerving terrors unfold before them. $12.

Dunkirk Lighthouse Investigative Ghost Tour

Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum, 1 Lighthouse Point Drive, 7 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets $30. Call 716 366-5050 in advance, limit people per tour. Presented by Village Haunts.

Cinema Series: “Sing Sing”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theater group with other incarcerated men. Stirring true story features a cast of formerly incarcerated actors. Rated R. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

Ghouls, Ghouls, Ghouls! Halloween Burlesque Show

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. 21+ show. Wicked humor, classic horror icons meet sultry dance routines. Mid show Halloween costume contest. Online presale $10, $15 at door.

Fredonia College Symphony with Concerto winner Mario Qing Fei Chai, pianist

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Conductor Emily Schaaad.

SUNDAY, OCT. 20

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. This month members of the Main Street Studios Community Theatre Project’s “The Wizard of Oz” will help serve and entertain guests.

W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear Weekend

Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, 501 Erie St., Little Valley, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission, local arts, crafts, products. Door prizes, Chinese auction raffle, cider, donuts, more. See the woolly bear caterpillars up close, get their winter weather prediction.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua service

222 Temple St., Fredonia. 11 a.m. worship, Right Relations service presentation followed by light lunch, Restorative Practice Circle. Zoom option. For details, see uucnc.org

Cassadaga Valley Fire Department chicken barbecue

22 Mill St., noon.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club viewing party

Moniuszko Club, 262 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, game starts at 1 p.m. (Bills vs. Titans). Munchies, refreshments provided, bring food items to pass if desired.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Dracula the Musical”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

MONDAY, OCT. 21

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

CHQ Chamber Business Builder Workshop: Prep Your Business for the Holiday Season

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 1 to 3 p.m. Free event, includes a business networking component. To register, see www.chqchamber.org

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Generative poetry, prose workshop

15 Main St., 5 p.m. John Brantingham will lead a workshop where attendees will produce at least one piece of poetry or fiction. 6 p.m. will be open mic reading where participants can read what they wrote at the workshop or another work. Can attend one or both sessions.

Grief Support Group

Holy Trinity Parish Central Office Conference Room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meets every other Monday through Dec. 16. If interested in attending, call the office at 716 366-2306 and you will be contacted by facilitator Dick Rodriguez.

US Navy Band Commodores

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. The Navy’s premier jazz ensemble, featuring vocalist Kristina Hsia, 2010 Fredonia graduate.Free event, but tickets required.

Fredonia Student Keyboard Association

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

TUESDAY, OCT. 22

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Theme-based stories, free play, activities for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their grown-up.

Chautauqua County meetings – CCIDA, CREDC, CRC

BWB Building, Second floor board room, 201 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10:30 a.m. for CCIDA, followed by CREDC, followed by CRC. Open for public to attend.

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.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Portland, Pomfret, Dunkirk Sewer District meeting

Portland Town Hall, 87 W. Main St., 3 p.m. Open to public.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! For elementary students

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. May include LEGO, STEAM, computer games, Makey Makey/Circuits, variety of other activities.

American Legion Post 434 S.A.V.E. training to reduce rate of veteran suicide

Post 434, 110 W. Main St., Brocton, 5 to 7 p.m. Training to help recognize suicidal ideations. Also informational booths with Wellcare, Hope Chautauqua Coalition-Prevention Works, Veteran Services Officer, Centrally Based Outpatient Clinic, Chautauqua County Health Department walk-in clinic. For details, call 716 263-3064.

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

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7.

Town Hall meeting with Senator George Borrello

Fredonia Fire Department, 80 W Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. Hear the latest updates on State and local issues, share questions, comments. All community members welcome.

Jamestown Coin Club meeting

Celoron American Legion Herman Kent Post 777, 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, doors open at 6, meeting at 7. Door prizes, raffles, auction. Annual membership $10, guests free. For details, call 716 720-1591.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Community conversations – Volunteering: community support, service and development

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Discuss volunteer opportunities and ways to build a stronger community.

Sons of the American Legion monthly meeting

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining is invited.

Swedish folk dance class

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave, Ext., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Old dances, village dances, new dances. Singles, couples welcome. Bring shoes with smooth soles and low flat heels. Meets Tuesdays. Call 716 489-4646 for details.

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.

Cinema Series: “Sing Sing”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theater group with other incarcerated men. Stirring true story features a cast of formerly incarcerated actors. Rated R. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

Guest Artist Recital: Patricio Cosentino, tuba

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.Argentinian star player.