THURSDAY, DEC. 9
Patterson Library presents author David Medansky via Zoom
Join the author via Zoom to hear about his book “Break he Chains of Dieting: 9 Fundamental Must Have Principles of Healthy Weight Loss.
Christmas party for SOAR Chapter 4-1
Begins at 5 p.m. at the Koscuiszko Polish Home, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk. Members and spouses are invited to attend. For details, call James Bickhart at 716 366-1485.
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.
Faculty Recital: Fredonia Jazz Faculty
SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Nick Weiser, Kieran Hanlon, Elliott Scozzaro and John Bacon present holiday favorites. Free event.
FRIDAY, DEC. 10
Holiday Joy Luncheon, Fashion Show & Christmas Exhibit
The Marvin Community House, 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown. There are two sittings: one at 11:15 a.m. and the other at 1 p.m. Tickets are $18 for members or $21 for guests. 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.
Dunkirk Intermediate School presents: “Elf Jr.”
Purchase the $5 tickets at the main office of the school or at Big Rick’s One Stop (advance purchases recommended due to limited seating) for this 7 p.m. auditorium performance.
Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
Reg Lenna Center for The Arts, 116 E 3rd St., Jamestown, performance at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Masks are recommended regardless of vaccination status. Loge: $35. Adults: $28. Aged 14 and under: $14. Prices listed before fees. For tickets, call 716 48-4707.
A Charlie Brown Christmas with the Ed Croft Trio
The 1891 Fredonia Opera House concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for students.
SATURDAY, DEC. 11
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.
Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Winter Wetlands
The ACNC, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown welcomes children 3 to 8 with an adult from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 3 to 8, $6. A snack is provided and a craft as time allows. Paid reservations required by Dec. 9. Dress for the weather.
Jamestown Holiday Artisan Bazaar
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Downtown Jamestown, First, Second and Third Streets, the event features handmade crafts and goods, Santa and elves, live music, hot cocoa and candy canes.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Make a gingerbread house
At 11 a.m. at the library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek, supplies including graham crackers, frosting and decorations will be available for all ages. Space is limited to 20, so pre-registration is needed. Call 716 934-3468.
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Holidays at the Lodge
311 Curtis St., Jamestown. All day, Art Fair presented by the Northern Chautauqua Arts Alliance. Noon to 2, bird ornament decorating; noon to 3 p.m., hot chocolate and cider; 1 to 1:30 p.m., Storytime with Mr. Berry Christmas; 2 to 3 p.m., visit with Santa. The family-friendly activities will be held in RTPI’s Art and Nature Lab and are free of charge. Admission to Roger Tory Peterson Institute’s current exhibit is not included. Visit www.rtpi.org for more information.
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.ited Church of Christ free community meal this month
Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
Reg Lenna Center for The Arts, 116 E 3rd St., Jamestown, performance at 3 p.m., doors open at 2 p.m. Masks are recommended regardless of vaccination status. Loge: $35. Adults: $28. Aged 14 and under: $14. Prices listed before fees. For tickets, call 716 48-4707.
Dunkirk Intermediate School presents: “Elf Jr.”
Purchase the $5 tickets at the main office of the school or at Big Rick’s One Stop (advance purchases recommended due to limited seating) for this 7 p.m. auditorium performance.
Rockefeller Arts Center presents: “Christmas with The 5 Browns”
SUNY Fredonia, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. $35, $30, $25, $20; students $17, $15, $12, $10. Classical and popular holiday favorites will be performed by these 5 pianists.
SUNDAY, DEC. 12
Dunkirk Intermediate School’s “Elf Jr.” cast presents: Breakfast with Santa, Buddy and elves
Enjoy a photo op with Santa and breakfast at the school cafeteria (Eagle Street in the former Middle School) for $5 from 9 to 11 a.m.
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.
Dunkirk Intermediate School presents: “Elf Jr.”
Purchase the $5 tickets at the main office of the school or at Big Rick’s One Stop (advance purchases recommended due to limited seating) for this 2 p.m. auditorium performance.
Facebook livestream: “STILL Home for the Holidays with Vickie and Nickie”
The musical comedy sister duo of Lisa and Lori Brigantino entertain at 4 p.m. with favorite holiday tunes and original songs, Trivia Tee-shirt and holiday ornament give-away as the acompany themselves on many different instruments. To watch live, go to the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/vickieandnickie. The show is free, but virtual tips will be gratefully aepted via VENMO at [email protected] A portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to a charity TBA. Run time: 60 minutes.
MONDAY, DEC. 13
Shared Services hearings
Residents can attend a hearing to ask questions and offer comments about the projects within the 2021 Chautauqua County Shared Services Initiative Plan. All public hearings will be held with social distancing protocols at the Gerace Office Building, Room 331, North Erie St., Mayville. The times are 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. For details, call Planning Coordinator Rebecca Wurster at 716 366-3620.
TUESDAY. DEC. 14
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.
Christmas in Whoville!
Chautauqua County Safety Village, 2695 Route 394, Ashville, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Admission $5 per person, children 2 and under free. Take a picture with Santa, decorate a Christmas cookie with Mrs. Claus, see the North Pole Observation Station, meet the Grinch and visit his lair, walk among the floats in the stationary Christmas parade, make a craft, play games, try the scavenger hunt, enjoy the Whoville-decorated village.
Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 monthly meeting
All Unit members are encouraged to attend at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Post.
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.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15
Tops Brocton meeting
TOPS Brocton meets on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. for weigh-ins and 3:30 for the meeting at the Fellowship Church, 148 W. Main Street, Brocton. Everyone is welcome.
THURSDAY, DEC. 16
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.
PFLAG Support Group
This group meets in person at the Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield and also via Zoom.
FRIDAY, DEC. 17
St. John’s United Church presents: “Christmas Vespers – the Music of Christmas”
The concert features pianist Ann Rose and violist David Rose at 6:30 p.m. at the church at 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Also taking part are Ann and David’s sons twelfth-grader Billy and ninth-grader Manny. All are welcome. Admission is free. Masks are recommended. Parking and handicapped access are on the Eagle Street entrance of the church. Call 716 366-0710 for details.
SATURDAY, DEC. 18
Audubon Nature Walk
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 9 to 10 a.m. Donations encouraged. Reservations requested by Dec. 16.
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.
Free picture with Santa
Harley-Davidson of Jamestown, 1951 E. Main St., Falconer, One picture per family. Santa and his reindeer will be present from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jamestown Holiday Artisan Bazaar
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Downtown Jamestown, First, Second and Third Streets, the event features handmade crafts and goods, Santa and elves, live music, hot cocoa and candy canes.
Dunkirk Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol NY-351 laying of Remembrance wreaths
Civil Air Patrol members will help Forest Hill Cemetery in Fredonia to remember and honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes at noon. The public can sponsor remembrance wreaths, volunteer or invite family and friends to attend. See wreathsacrossamerica.org/ny0192p for details.
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Holidays at the Lodge
311 Curtis St., Jamestown. All day, Art Fair presented by the Northern Chautauqua Arts Alliance. Noon to 2, ginger bird cookie decorating; noon to 3 p.m., hot chocolate and cider; 1 to 1:30 p.m., Storytime with Mr. Berry Christmas; 2 to 3 p.m., visit with Santa. The family-friendly activities will be held in RTPI’s Art and Nature Lab and are free of charge. Admission to Roger Tory Peterson Institute’s current exhibit is not included. Visit www.rtpi.org for more information.
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 716 672-1991.
St. John’s United Church of Christ hosts “Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas Carol” starring Mike Randall
The performance takes place at 6 p.m. at 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Tickets are $15 each and must be ordered by emailing [email protected] or calling 716 366-0710 by Dec. 14. Light refreshments will follow the program. Parking and handicapped access are on the Eagle Street entrance of the church.
SUNDAY, DEC. 19
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.
