WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23
John T. Murray Post 1017 Auxiliary meat loaf dinner
113 Deer St., Dunkirk from 5 to 7 p.m. Take out only. The menu is salad, mashed potatoes, meat loaf and gravy, bread and a vegetable for a donation of $10. Tickets can be purchased at the Post. Only 60 tickets will be sold.
Movies at the
Reg – “Belle”
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown presents this animated film – a fantastical, heartfelt story of growing up in the age of social media. The production is in Japanese with English subtitles. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Mask use indoors is recommended. Doors open at 3 p.m., movie begins at 4.
Fredonia All College Band
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Carrie Pawelski, conductor.
THURSDAY, FEB. 24
League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County Hot Topics meeting:” The Underground Railroad”
Land Surveyor Wendy J. W. Straight will explain the anti-slavery network in the county prior to the Civil war, the sources that placed each person on an interactive map. She will also point out routes that led refugees to safety through the county. Join this Zoom meeting at noon by accessing https://0502web.zoom.us/j/82705338916?pwd=c25wd-DR6Zy95TUZaNml5d1AxUT09. ID 827 0533 8916. passcode 172535. For more information, visit https://lwvchautauqua.org
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.
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.
Fredonia Central School District All-Choral Concert
7 p.m., District Auditorium.
Fredonia Wind Symphony
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Donna Dolson, conductor. Free event.
FRIDAY, FEB. 25
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 childrenslibrarian@barkerlibrary.org
Reed Recital
SUNY Fredonia Reed Library, the Garden at Reed. Featuring performances by School of Music students at noon.
The Marion Art Gallery presents: Persistent Iterations opening reception
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center Marion Art Gallery, 6 p.m. Features works by artists currently residing in the Buffalo area.
Ukulele Jam
Rockefeller Arts Center P84, Costello Community room at 6 p.m.
The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Mr. Burns A Post-Electric Play
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General seating. General public: $27, student/child $12. Daniel Lendzien, director. An imaginative dark comedy of a post-apocalyptic society using snippets of pop culture.
SATURDAY, FEB. 26
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. 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.
Movies at the Reg – “Belle”
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown presents this animated film – a fantastical, heartfelt story of growing up in the age of social media. The production is in Japanese with English subtitles. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Mask use indoors is recommended. Doors open at 3 p.m., movie begins at 4.
The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Mr. Burns A Post-Electric Play
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General seating. General public: $27, student/child $12. Daniel Lendzien, director. An imaginative dark comedy of a post-apocalyptic society using snippets of pop culture.
Fredonia Wind Ensemble
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Dr. Paula Holcomb, director.
SUNDAY, FEB. 27
Nothern Chautauqua County Club Associates monthly meeting
10:30 a.m. at the Dom Polski Club, 179 E. Lake Shore Drive, 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.
Fredonia String Festival Concert
SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 5 p.m. Facial coverings are required.
The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Mr. Burns A Post-Electric Play
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General seating. General public: $27, student/child $12. Daniel Lendzien, director. An imaginative dark comedy of a post-apocalyptic society using snippets of pop culture.
MONDAY, FEB. 28
Art Start Discovery Classes begin Pre-register for these classes, which run from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tri-County Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton. Call 716 467-3392.
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.
TUESDAY, MARCH 1
Lakeshore Humane Society spaghetti dinner
This fundraiser is a drive-through only event from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Blessed Mary Angela Parish Social Center (324 Townsend St., Dunkirk). Dinners are $10 each and presale only. The menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, Italian bread, tossed salad and dessert. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org/shop or at the Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk on Saturdays between noon to 3 p.m.
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.
Faculty Recital: Barry Crawford, flute; Laura Koepke, bassoon; I-Fei Chen, piano
SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Masks are required.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62 meeting
Legion members are encouraged to attend this meeting at Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk at 7:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming activities. Dues for 2022 must be sent in to remain in good standing.
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
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.
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.
The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Mr. Burns A Post-Electric Play
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General seating. General public: $27, student/child $12. Daniel Lendzien, director. An imaginative dark comedy of a post-apocalyptic society using snippets of pop culture.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Bluebirds and other cavity nesters
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. 11 a.m. to noon. $8 adults, $6 members and children 9 to 15.
The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Mr. Burns A Post-Electric Play
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General seating. General public: $27, student/child $12. Daniel Lendzien, director. An imaginative dark comedy of a post-apocalyptic society using snippets of pop culture.
Fredonia Concert Band
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Masks are required.
Robert Jordan Piano Festival recital: Terrence Wilson
SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Masks are required.
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
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.
Doors Open Jamestown
This free day of admission will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at these participating attractions: Audubon Community Nature Center, Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Fenton History Center, Infinity Visual & Performing Arts, James Prendergast Public Library, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum*, Lucille M. Wright Air Museum, Martz-Kohl Observatory, Marvin Community House*, National Comedy Center*, Northwest Arena, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center and Roger Tory Peterson Institute. Asterisks denote those that require advance registration. For the Marvin House, call 716 488-6206 or email marvinhouse1@outlook.com. For the National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum, pre-register at ComedyCenter.org/DoorsOpen beginning Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. Avaialbility is limited due to health and safety protocols.
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.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Spanish Dinner Fundraiser
336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk from 2 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults; $8 children. Menu: yellow rice, roast pork, baked chicken, tossed salad, bread and butter and flan and rice pudding. Cans of pop for $1. Take out, or limited tables available. COVID precautions observed. Tickets can be purchased at the rectory or after Masses.
Movies at the Reg – “Spiderman: No Way Home “
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. The most powerful villains to ever fight Spiderman in any universe are released. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Masks are recommended indoors. Doors open at 3 p.m., movie begins at 4.
The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Mr. Burns A Post-Electric Play
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General seating. General public: $27, student/child $12. Daniel Lendzien, director. An imaginative dark comedy of a post-apocalyptic society using snippets of pop culture.
Robert Jordan Piano Festival recital: Logan Skelton
SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Masks are required.
Fredonia College Symphony presents All-American Concert SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Masks are required. The performance opens with Assistant Conductor Andrew Wolffking conducting “Points of Departure” by Philadelphia composer Robert Moran. The world premiere of Dana Wilson’s Concerto for Jazz Piano and Orchestra will feature Head of Fredonia’s Jazz Studies Program, Nick Weiser, pianist, and the program will conclude with Leonard Bernstein’s dramatic and colorful Suite for Orchestra from “Candide.”
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Taize prayer service
328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, this 40-minute service begins at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome from any parish or Christian denomination to this meditative experience blending song, silence and scripture.
Robert Jordan Piano Festival recital: Stijn De Cock
SUNY Fredonia Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Masks are required.
MONDAY, MARCH 7
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.
Gowanda VFW Post 5007 meeting
Members are asked to attend at the Post, 20 Sand Hill Road, Gowanda at 7 p.m.
