MONDAY, DEC. 20
American Red Cross Blood drive
Blessed Mary Angela Parish, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk from noon to 6 p.m.
HOPE (Healing Our Pain with Empathy) meeting
All parents who have experienced the death of a child are invited to participate in the free HOPE grief support group. The meeting takes place at General physicians, PC Dunkirk office, 3898 Vineyard Drive from 6 to 8 p.m. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month. Call 716 338-0033 ext. 212 for details.
TUESDAY. DEC. 21
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. Masks should be worn by those not vaccinated and social distancing will be observed.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22
Barker Library presents: artist’s reception for Julia Kramer
7 Day St., Fredonia from noon to 2 p.m. Masks are required.
Audubon Community Nature Center Creature Feature: Hellbenders
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. From 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 3 to 15, $6. Free 2 and under. Reservations required by Dec. 21.
Dunkirk Intermediate School presents: “Elf Jr.”
A limited number of tickets can be purchased for $5 tickets at the main office of the school for this 5:30 p.m. rescheduled auditorium performance. All tickets for the postponed performance will be honored.
Main Street Studio presents: “A Christmas Carol”
7 p.m. at 50 Main St., Fredonia, directed by Ted Sharon. The two hour performance includes intermission. Coffee and hot chocolte will be available to those who attend. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash an hour before show time: $10 for children 11 and under, $20 for 12 and up. Masks are required.
THURSDAY, DEC. 23
American Red Cross Blood drive
Chautauqua Mall, 318 Fairmount Ave., Lakewood from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Testimony Ink and Angelica-Lynn Photography presents: “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”
Enjoy free hot cocoa and see Santa at Testimony Ink, 147 Lakeshore Drive E., Dunkirk, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Professional photos wih Santa by Angelica-Lynn Photography are available for $10.
American Red Cross Blood drive
Lakeside Park Community Center, 50 W. Lake Road, Mayville from 1 to 6 p.m.
Main Street Studio presents: “A Christmas Carol”
2 p.m. at 50 Main St., Fredonia, directed by Ted Sharon. The two hour performance includes intermission. Coffee and hot chocolte will be available to those who attend. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash an hour before show time: $10 for children 11 and under, $20 for 12 and up. Masks are required.
Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo
Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 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.
Main Street Studio presents: “A Christmas Carol”
2 p.m. at 50 Main St., Fredonia, directed by Ted Sharon. The two hour performance includes intermission. Coffee and hot chocolte will be available to those who attend. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash an hour before show time: $10 for children 11 and under, $20 for 12 and up. Masks are required.
SATURDAY, DEC. 25 Merry Christmas
SUNDAY, DEC. 26
Audubon Sunday Storytime
Children ages 2 to 8 and their caregivers are invited to a free nature-based storytime at the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday admission is also free. Come for storytime and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals and exhibits.Participation is limited to 15. Reservations by the previous day are suggested. Call 716 569-2345.
TUESDAY. DEC. 28
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. Masks should be worn by those not vaccinated and social distancing will be observed.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29
Audubon Community Nature Center Christmas with the Critters
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. From 10 to 11:30 a.m. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15, $6. Free 2 and under. Reservations appreciated. Visit ACNC for a holiday open house all about the critters! There will be live animals out and ready to visit, some animal specimens and artifacts to explore, a craft station to make a holiday gift for the wild critters, a behind-the-scenes eagle tour, and mini-presentations about the live animals every half hour. Admission for this event (or the Nature Center this day) may be a gift taken and purchased for the Giving Tree, located in ACNC’s lobby. Gifts should be wrapped and presented to the receptionist redeemable for admission. Cash and credit cards are accepted as well.
American Red Cross Blood drive
DoubleTree by Hilton, 150 W.Fourth St., Jamestown from noon to 5 p.m.
THURSDAY, DEC. 30
American Red Cross Blood drive
Chautauqua Mall, 318 Fairmount Ave., Lakewood from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The Marvin Community House presents Dinner Theater: “All She Wants for Christmas”
2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown at 6 p.m. The dinner theater production stars Broadway performer Todd Wagner. The venue features an exhibit of decorated Christmas trees. Hundreds of ornaments were selected to show the materials used at the turn of the twentieth century. The cost of the event is $50 per person. Reservations are required. Call 716 488-6206.
FRIDAY, DEC. 31
Audubon Nature Walk
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 9 to 10 a.m. Donations encouraged. Reservations requested by Dec. 29. Join an Audubon educator for a winter walk on the last day of the year.
SUNDAY, JAN. 2
Audubon Sunday Storytime
Children ages 2 to 8 and their caregivers are invited to a free nature-based storytime at the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday admission is also free. Come for storytime and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals and exhibits.Participation is limited to 15. Reservations by the previous day are suggested. Call 716 569-2345.
TUESDAY, JAN. 4
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. Masks should be worn by those not vaccinated and social distancing will be observed.
THURSDAY, JAN. 6
Dunkirk Elks Lodge 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.
FRIDAY, JAN. 7
First Friday at the Audubon Community Nature Center
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 11 a.m. to noon. $8 non-members, $6 Nature Center members. Topic: First Peoples and the Natural World. Reservations needed by Jan. 6. Walk-ins welcome if room.
SATURDAY, JAN. 8
Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Oh, Deer for children 3 to 8 with an adult
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required by Jan. 6. Limited enrollment.
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. See the Fredonia Farmers’ Market FaceBook page for updates.
Lakeshore Humane Society open adoption hours
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. For those who are not vaccinated, masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times on the grounds of LHS. Masks are optional for those fully vaccinated. Those who are ill or have tested positive for COVID are asked to delay a visit. Tours of the facility will not be given. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 672-1991.
Live at the Met: “Cinderella”
1891 Fredonia Opera House. 1 p.m. Captured live from a special New Year’s Day performance, Laurent Pelly’s storybook staging of Massenet’s Cendrillon, a hit of the 2017-18 season, is presented with an all-new English translation in an abridged 90-minute adaptation, with mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as the rags-to-riches princess. Call 679-1891 for information or visit www.fredopera.org Tickets: $20 (Adults), $18 (Opera House Members), $10 (Students).
SUNDAY, JAN. 9
Audubon Sunday Storytime
Children ages 2 to 8 and their caregivers are invited to a free nature-based storytime at the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday admission is also free. Come for storytime and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals and exhibits.Participation is limited to 15. Reservations by the previous day are suggested. Call 716 569-2345.
TUESDAY, JAN. 11
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. Masks should be worn by those not vaccinated and social distancing will be observed.
THURSDAY, JAN. 13
Dunkirk Elks Lodge 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.
SATURDAY, JAN. 15
Sheridan VFW Memorial Post flea market
A flea market will be held at the VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to the flea market, there will be breakfast and lunch served by the VFW. The breakfast menu includes danish, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits and fresh brewed coffee. The lunch menu features homemade chili, soup of the week, pizza and wings. The VFW offers a full service bar for a variety of beverages. Come support veterans and shop for great merchandise from local vendors. For information and booth rental, call 814-779-5553.
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. See the Fredonia Farmers’ Market FaceBook page for updates.
Lakeshore Humane Society open adoption hours
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. For those who are not vaccinated, masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times on the grounds of LHS. Masks are optional for those fully vaccinated. Those who are ill or have tested positive for COVID are asked to delay a visit. Tours of the facility will not be given. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 672-1991.
St. John’s United Church of Christ meat loaf dinner
The dinner is take-out only. The cost is $13. Pre-registration is required. Call 366-0710. Drive into the church parking lot from the Eagle Street entrance in Dunkirk.
SUNDAY, JAN. 16
Audubon Sunday Storytime
Children ages 2 to 8 and their caregivers are invited to a free nature-based storytime at the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday admission is also free. Come for storytime and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals and exhibits.Participation is limited to 15. Reservations by the previous day are suggested. Call 716 569-2345.
MONDAY, JAN. 17
HOPE (Healing Our Pain with Empathy) meeting
All parents who have experienced the death of a child are invited to participate in the free HOPE grief support group. The meeting takes place at General physicains, PC Dunkirk office, 3898 Vineyard Drive from 6 to 8 p.m. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month. Call 716 338-0033 ext. 212 for details.
TUESDAY, JAN. 18
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. Masks should be worn by those not vaccinated and social distancing will be observed.
THURSDAY, JAN. 20
Dunkirk Elks Lodge 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.
Rosary for Peace in the World
This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.
SATURDAY, JAN. 22
Doors Open Jamestown
Local attractions open their doors to the public.
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. See the Fredonia Farmers’ Market Facebook page for updates.
Lakeshore Humane Society open adoption hours
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. For those who are not vaccinated, masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times on the grounds of LHS. Masks are optional for those fully vaccinated. Those who are ill or have tested positive for COVID are asked to delay a visit. Tours of the facility will not be given. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 672-1991.
Audubon Community Nature Center spaghetti dinner drive-up
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 4 to 6 p.m. $16 per meal. Paid orders are requested by Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. Drive-ins welcome if extra meals are available.
SUNDAY, JAN. 23
Audubon Sunday Storytime
Children ages 2 to 8 and their caregivers are invited to a free nature-based storytime at the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday admission is also free. Come for storytime and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals and exhibits.Participation is limited to 15. Reservations by the previous day are suggested. Call 716 569-2345.
TUESDAY, JAN. 25
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. Masks should be worn by those not vaccinated and social distancing will be observed.
Fly Fishing/Fly Tying Club
Meet at the Costello Community Room, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia, at 7 p.m. Classes are open to everyone at the college and in the community. Classes and supplies are provided at no cost. Everything is provided, just show up. Masks must be worn during classes.The program is open to children over 12 ( younger if accompanied by an adult) and community members of all ages.
THURSDAY, JAN. 27
Dunkirk Elks Lodge 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.
FRIDAY, JAN. 28
Fredonia Showcase opening reception
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center Marion Art Gallery 6 p.m. The student exhibition features artwork in a variety of mediums by currently enrolled students.
Reg Lenna presents: Cirque Mechanics: Birdhouse Factory
Reg Lenna Center for The Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown at 7:30 p.m. A contortionist performs on a turntable powered by unicyclists, the trapeze artist flies high thanks to the spins of an acrobat inside a giant gear-like wheel, trampoline wall artists defy the laws of physics. Acro-dancing portrays the story of laughter, love, flight and birdhouses. Premium & Loge: $50. Adults: $40, $20. Children 12 and under: $20, $10. Prices listed before fees. Masks are recommended regardless of vaccination status. Admission requirements subject to change.
SATURDAY, JAN. 29
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. See the Fredonia Farmers’ Market Facebook page for updates.
Lakeshore Humane Society open adoption hours
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. For those who are not vaccinated, masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times on the grounds of LHS. Masks are optional for those fully vaccinated. Those who are ill or have tested positive for COVID are asked to delay a visit. Tours of the facility will not be given. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 672-1991.
SUNDAY, JAN. 30
Audubon Sunday Storytime
Children ages 2 to 8 and their caregivers are invited to a free nature-based storytime at the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday admission is also free. Come for storytime and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals and exhibits.Participation is limited to 15. Reservations by the previous day are suggested. Call 716 569-2345.
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