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Group knits and crochets for charity

SILVER CREEK — The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers, a group of handiwork enthusiasts at Anderson-Lee Library in Silver Creek, has been hard at work creating items for two different groups in the Western New York area. The group creates caps and booties to go with the ...

“Open Mic 2025” Saturday in Gowanda

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater is hosting its second annual Open Mic and Jam event on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 12:30 p.m. Backline setup is provided, bring your own instruments, plug in and play. Admission is free. Food and beverages are available. For details, call ...

Reg Lenna, Comedy Center to launch Memory Cafes

Memory Cafes help people living with dementia socialize more. And now two cafes are launching in Jamestown - The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and The National Comedy Center. Reg Lenna Director of Marketing and Communication Len Barry said the Memory Cafe at the Reg is a free respite and arts program for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking (including cognitive decline, dementia or Alzheimer’s) as well as their care partner, family, or friends. Participants are welcome to enjoy music performances, crafts and easy, appropriate activities to spark friendly ...

Coming up …

MONDAY, JAN. 6 Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary. Ahira Hall Memorial Library G.N.O.M.E.S. Library volunteer group 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY, JAN. 7 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. Chautauqua County Planning Board monthly meeting Mayville Gerace Office Building, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, room 331, 1 p.m. Cassadaga American Legion weekly ...

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ performance starting Friday

Since his teen-aged years, Mike Thornton has been in love with the theater. And he still is in love. Growing up in Hartford, Conn., Thornton participated in summer theater, and he said the experience kept him and his three brothers out of trouble and off the streets. “So what happened ...

Collage Christmas event this week

The Collage Performing Arts Center presents its 20th annual production of “Christmas in Our Hometown” on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. at The 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church Street, Fredonia. Tickets for $15 are on sale now. Call (716) 679-1891 for ticket information. All are welcome ...