TODAY
Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Tuesday Talk: “Business Succession Planning”
The free online event is open to all local businesspeople at 8:30 a.m. Register in advance through the Chamber’s web calendar at www.chautauquachamber.org
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.
Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280
meeting
Members are encouraged to meet at the Post at 6:30 p.m.
Sons of Legion, Squad 434 monthly meeting All members are encouraged to attend at the Brocton Legion starting at 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9
Westfield Respite Care program
Designed for adults with dementia and early-stage Alzheimer’s, meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Westfield, 101 E. Main St. Four hours of care with trained volunteers, includes light exercise, music crafts and a free lunch. For details, call Gail Boardway at 716 867-2319.
Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Ladies Auxiliary meeting
The monthly meeting begins at the Mullet Street Clubroom, Dunkirk at 6:30 p.m. CoVD restrictions apply.
Movies at the Reg – “Power of the Dog”
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7.
THURSDAY, FEB. 10
Darwin R. Library presents: “Master Builders”
All children are welcome to come to the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, at 4 p.m.to build with LEGOs, Magformers, Lincoln Logs, Snap Circuits, Marble Runs, Construx, Cubelets and more, free of charge. There will be weekly challenges. No registration is required. Caregivers must remain in the building. Masks must be worn at all times.
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. Caregivers must remain in the building. Masks must be worn at all times.
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.
LIGHT (Losing an Individual as Grieving Hearts Transform) support group
A free support group that helps people who have suffered the death of a child at any age, or fear losing a child, will be held on Feb. 10 and Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia. Sign up and learn more by visiting www.harvestchapelfmc.com/community-events; call Bill Matteson at 716 680-1121 or call Harvest Chapel church at 716-679-0987 and ask for Pastor Nate Lesher.
FRIDAY, FEB. 11
Darwin R. Barker Library virtual storytime
Join via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. All programs are free of charge. All children are welcome. To register, send an e-mail including the child’s name and a phone number to [email protected]
Sheridan VFW Memorial Post Lakeshore flea market
A flea market featuring area vendors will be held at the VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. during the fish fry, as well as tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Support local vendors, veterans and businesses. For information and booth rental, call 814-779-5553.
SATURDAY, FEB. 12
Sheridan VFW Memorial Post Lakeshore flea market
A flea market featuring area vendors 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.
Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Animal Defenses; 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 Feb. 10. 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.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Valentine’s Craftapalooza
All ages are invited to stop by the library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to create homemade valentines for their loved ones. The library will provide the craft supplies.
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. Regardless of vaccination status, masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times on LHS grounds. Those who are ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have been near someone who has tested positive are asked to delay a visit. Tours of the facility will not be given. Individual appointments are available throughout the week. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 716 672-1991.
Darwin R. Library presents: Book Club
All are welcome to come to the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, at 2 p.m.to discuss “Less by Andrew Sean Greer.” No registration is required. Masks are required.
Movies at the Reg – “Ghost Busters: Afterlife “
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. A single mother and her two kids arrive in a small town and discover their connection to the original ghostbusters. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron.Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. Doors open at 3 p.m., movie begins at 4.
The Western New York Chamber Orchestra presents: Classics II
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. General public $20, student/child free. Conductor and Artistic Director Glen Cortese leads the orchestra on works by Debussy, Mozart and one his own pieces. This is a general admission event. Masks are required.
1891 Fredonia Opera House Cinema Series
The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “The Tender Bar” at 7:30p.m. J.R. (Tyler Sheridan) is a fatherless boy growing up in the glow of a bar where his Uncle Charlie (Ben Affleck) is the sharpest and most colorful of an assortment of father figures. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students, At this time, ALL patrons are asked to wear masks when attending Opera House events.
SUNDAY, FEB. 13
Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 459 meeting
Members will meet at 11 a.m. at the John T. Murray VFW Post 1007, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk.
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.
Chili Cook Off
Peek’n Peak (The Retreat), 1405 Olde Road, Clymer, from noon to 4:30 p.m. To attend the cook off and sample the chilis, tickets are $15 adults, $5 children 11 and under. One ballot per paid entry. All proceeds benefit the Clymer, Sherman and Findley Lake Fire Departments. Prizes for best over-all, spiciest and most original chili. Sign up at https://bit.ly/PeakChili2022
South Dayton snowperson celebration
At 2:30 p.m. in the South Dayton village gazebo, prizes will be awarded for the snowperson contest. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at the Village Hall. There will be special giveaways for the children with a valentine craft magnet to make. Puzzles will be for sale. Proceeds will benefit the Village Library, who is sponsoring the event along with the Depot Movie Museum.
Guest Artist Recital: J.R. Fralick, tenor
SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.
MONDAY, FEB. 14
Darwin R. Barker Library virtual storytime
Join via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. All programs are free of charge. All children are welcome. To register, send an e-mail including the child’s name and a phone number to [email protected]
Italian night dinner and basketball games raffle fundraiser for student Vigo Meyer
The Silver Creek Central School Key Club will hold a dinner from 3 to 6 p.m. at the High School. Spaghetti and a meatball or fettucine alfredo can be selected for the $10 meal. During the 6 p.m. JV basketball game and the 7:30 p.m. Varsity game, a 50/50 raffle and a basket raffle will be held. Raffle tickets cost between $5 to $20. Vigo is suffering from brain cancer. Donations on his behalf are also gratefully accepted. See https://www.facebook.com/teamVigo2008.
Fly Fishing/Fly Tying Club
Meet at the Costello Community Room, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia from 7 to 8:30 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.