MONDAY, SEPT. 25

Kids’ Clothes Closet, 10 a.m. to noon. Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St. Come to the Education Wing entrance. Clothes and other needed items for children from birth through size 6. Also an assortment of maternity clothing. Donations accepted. For details, call 679-1513 or see www.fredoniafirst.org.

NY Telephone Retirees, former co-workers and friends get-together luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Liberty’s, 21 Prospect St., Fredonia. For details, call 366-3401

Chautauqua County Vegetarian Society meeting, 6 p.m., YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., Westfield. Pot-luck dinner. $6 per person, or $2 for those who bring a side dish or main dish to share (no meat, eggs or dairy products). Bring own table service. Presentation by Jessica Fitzpatrick, licensed social worker, college professor and aromatherapist. Topic: uses and benefits of Essential Oils. For details or reservations, call Gail Erb at 753-7761 or Anne Watkins at 782-4334, or e-mail at annewatkins@juno.com. Open to the public. No need to be vegan or vegetarian to attend.

Lake Erie Bird Club meeting, 7 p.m., BOCES, Fredonia-Stockton Road, Fredonia. All welcome. Program: members sharing stories of their favorite birder. All will have the opportunity to share. For details, call Joanne Goetz at 673-1627.

Sheridan Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., corner of Route 20 and Center Road. All welcome. For details, call 672-2201.

Health and wellness

DHS Morning Swim, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. DHS Pool. $2 individually.

Stretch and tone with exercise, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Donation: $1 per session.

Grape Belt Seniors Aerobics and Weights with Catherine, 9 a.m., Masonic Lodge, East Main Street, Fredonia. Coffee and conversation follows at 10 a.m. New members are always welcome.

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 E. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk. With questions, call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114.

Northern Chautauqua outdoor pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Russell Joy Park, Howard Street., Fredonia. Call Mike Ferguson at 672-8999 or Steve Lundin at 785-7912 for details.

DHS Aquasize, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $4 individually.

DHS Junior Swim Team, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $4 individually.

Games and hobbies

Dunkirk Senior Center Pinochle, 1 p.m., 45 Cliffstar Court. Everyone welcome.

Libraries

Barker Library presents: Preschool storytime, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. A caregiver must stay in the library building. All children welcome. Stories, movies, songs and play. No registration necessary.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 26

Peaceful SOUL Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Native Pride parking lot, 11359 Southwestern Blvd., Irving. Farmers’ goods, artisans, demonstrations, food-tasting. Eat Smart New York demonstration at 11 a.m. SNAP, EBT, credit and debit cards accepted.

Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council meeting, 9 to 11 a.m., Hall R. Clothier Building, second floor, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville. Local professionals, parents taking part in a state-wide program to help families meet the needs of infants and toddlers up to the age of three with developmental disabilities. For details, call 753-4788 or attend a meeting of the LEICC.

Recovery Walk, noon, starts and ends at the Salvation Army, 704 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Informational table, light refreshments. No charge. Awards presented to Vince Horrigan, County Executive; Mike Tramuta, REBT; Hon. Walter Drag, Dunkirk City Court and Lee Ann Lazarony, Drug Court.

SOAR Chapter 4-1 meeting and lunch, noon, United Steelworkers Local Union 2693 Union Hall, 97 E. Fourth St., Dunkirk. Open to retirees of all unions.

Westfield Memorial Hospital Regional Auxiliary annual meeting, 6 p.m.Lakeshore assembly of God Church, 252 E. Main St., Westfield. Dinner provided by Auxiliary Board members. Election of Auxiliary Board of Directors, program speakers.

Jamestown Coin Club meeting, Erie 2 BOCES Center, Route 394, Ashville. Doors open 6 p.m.; meetings begin 7 p.m. Door prizes, raffles, auction. Annual membership $9. Guests welcome at no charge.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association meeting, 7 p.m., Cemetery Road, Stockton. All members urged to attend.

Cinema Series: “Baby Driver,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Village Hall. A mix of car-chase action flick and jukebox musical, a getaway driver falls in love with a waitress. Stars Ansel Elgort and Lily James. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students and children. Call 679-1891 or visit Fredopera.org. Rated R, 112 minutes.

Faculty Recital: Faculty Composers, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rosch Recital Hall (Mason). Free event.

Health and wellness

Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. All seniors welcome. Donation: $1.

Tai Chi, 3 to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Beginners at 3:30. No fee involved.

Northern Chautauqua beginners’ pickleball class, 6:30 until 9 p.m., indoors at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 E. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk. Call Ed at 432-6114 for details. Slower paced. Equipment is available. Wear a good pair of athletic shoes.

DHS Deep Water Aquasize, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $4 individually.

DHS Evening Swim, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $2 individually.

Games and hobbies

Pinochle: Tuesday’s Best, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.

Northern Chautauqua Quilting Companions, 7 p.m., Harvest Chapel, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia. Presenter: Bonnie Matteson. Guests welcome.

St. Joseph’s bingo, 7 p.m., Parish Center, 145 East Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 7 p.m. For information, call parish office at 679-4116.

Libraries

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Storytime, 10:30 to 11, 536 Central Ave. Children 2 to 5 years old can listen to a story and make a craft. Puzzles, a dollhouse and computers available for play after the story. Siblings always welcome. For details, call 366-2511.

Barker Library presents: After school storytime, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. For all ages. A caregiver must stay in the library building. All children welcome. Stories, movies, songs and play. No registration necessary.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Introduction to Zentangle Drawing,” 6:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Instructor: Brenda Nickerson. Easy to learn, relaxing, fun way to create beautiful images by drawing one stroke at a time. All supplies provided. For ages 18 and older. Registration required. Call 934-3468.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Ruggles Street side. Local vendors, artisans. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, preserves, honey, cut flowers, baked goods. Rain or shine.

Alzheimer’s spouse/partner support group, 11 a.m., Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center, 10836 Temple Road, Dunkirk 1A conference room. No affiliation with CNRC is required (loved one does not need to live at the nursing home). To register, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900.

JCC poetry reading, noon, Weeks Gallery, Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown. Features JCC faculty members.

Recovery Walk, noon, starts and ends at MHA, Gateway Center, 31 Water St., Jamestown. Informational table, light refreshments. No charge. Awards presented to Vince Horrigan, County Executive; Kim Carlson, A Fresh Start; Pastor Leecroft Clarke, Addiction Response Ministry and UPMC Chautauqua WCA, Andy O’Brien.

Jackson Center “Inside View” of NYS Supreme Court Appellate Division, 1 p.m., 306 E 4th St, Jamestown. Free admissions, open to the public, donations accepted. Panel: Hon. Gerald J. Whalen, Hon. Erin M. Peradotto, and Hon. John M. Curran; moderator: Gregory L. Peterson, Esq. Also “Survival Skills for Lawyers,” presented by Daniel T. Lukasik, Esq. Reception. To register, go to www.roberthjackson.org/events or call 483-6646. CLE credit available for attorneys.

Affordable Housing Forum, 5 to 8 p.m., JCC North Center, Route 60, Dunkirk. At 5, City of Dunkirk will discuss housing initiatives underway in the city. From 5:30 to 6:30, overviews of programs and services available from COI, CHRIC, STEL and Legal Services of WNY. Exhibits and chance to follow-up with individual agencies. Forum is free. Hosted by Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation, 969-7843.

Overdose prevention training, 6 p.m., Gowanda Central School District cafeteria. Free, open to the public. To register, call 372-0614.

Complimentary home buyer seminar, 6 to 8 p.m., Lake Shore Savings Bank, Lakewood Branch, 1 Green Ave. WE, Jamestown. Includes understanding credit scores, pre-qualifying for a mortgage, applying for a mortgage, down payment requirements, closing costs, home inspections vs. appraisals, mortgage products. For details or to register, contact Amy or Lori at 483-3400 or email amy.hareding@lakeshoresavings.com by Sept. 21.

Movies at the Reg: “Dunkirk,” 7 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan wrote and directed this historical thriller about the Dunkirk, France evacuation during the early days of World War II. $5. Call 484-7070 or visit reglenna.com. Rated PG-13. 120 minutes.

Concord Spellbinders Toastmasters Club meeting, 7 p.m., Jewett Hall, SUNY Fredonia, 280 Central Ave. Dedicated to public speaking, communication, and leadership.

Fredonia Wind Symphony, 8 p.m., King Concert Hall (Rockefeller Arts Center). Donna Dolson, conductor. Free event.

Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday Discussion Group, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., St. John’s UCC, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Parking lot in back of church, off Eagle St. Meets every Wednesday night.

Health and wellness

DHS Morning Swim, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. DHS Pool. $2 individually.

Stretch and tone with exercise, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Donation: $1 per session.

Grape Belt Seniors Aerobics and Weights with Catherine, 9 a.m., Masonic Lodge, East Main Street, Fredonia. Coffee and conversation follows at 10 a.m. New members are always welcome.

TOPS 890 Silver Creek, 9 a.m., Private weigh-ins start at 9, meetings at 9:30 a.m., First United Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. “Taking Off Pounds Sensibly” offers support and advice. $1 per week. Visitors and new members always welcome. Use side door entrance.

TOPS Chapter 1094 Brocton, weigh-ins from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m., meeting following. Fellowship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome.

TOPS 757 Dunkirk meeting, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 6, 2017; upstairs Elks Club Rooms, Central Ave., Dunkirk. Weigh-ins, meeting after. Visitors, new members welcome. Meets every Wednesday.

Northern Chautauqua outdoor pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Russell Joy Park, Howard Street., Fredonia. Call Mike Ferguson at 672-8999 or Steve Lundin at 785-7912 for details.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 0896 Westfield, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Westfield, 101 E. Main St. New members welcome. For details, call Ann at 326-2248.

DHS Aquasize, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $4 individually.

DHS Junior Swim Team, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $4 individually.