TODAY

Collection of Dotterweich family and Koch memorabilia, noon to 4 p.m., Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Community residents asked to loan items clean and display ready for special exhibit.

Maker Meetup, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia atrium of the Science Center. Meet tech enthusiasts, designers, tinkerers, artists, crafters, hobbyists (creative people)! Email makerfaire@e2ccb.org for more details. Help prepare for annual Fredonia Mini Maker Faire slated for October on campus.

New York State Women Inc. Chadwick Bay Chapter open meeting and informative workshop, 6:30 p.m., Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk. Topic: human trafficking and how to help communities respond. RSVP to Casey Seidel 484-459-9722 or nyschadwickbay@gmail.com “mailto:nyschadwickbay@gmail.com” by May 1.

Son’s of American Legion Squad 59 meeting, 7 p.m., Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia. Nomination of officers. Anyone interested in running welcome to attend the meeting. Elections held June 12. Plans for the steak and shrimp bingo on June 21 at 7 p.m. will be finalized, and more details to follow.

Dunkirk Memorial Auxiliary Unit 62 meeting, 7 p.m., 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Auxiliary President June Whipple will be visiting the Unit and will address the group. Members are encouraged to attend and welcome county president.

Cinema Series: “Finding Your Feet,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Village Hall. Story of a lady (Imelda Staunton) finding her feet and romance in London at a community dance class. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students and children. Call 679-1891 or visit Fredopera.org. Rated PG-13, 111 minutes.

Fredonia African Drumming Ensembles, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia. Rosch Recital Hall. Tiffany Nicely, director. 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. No fee involved.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 6 p.m. to close, Russell Joy Park, Howard Street, Fredonia. Call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729 for details. See NCP Pickleball FB page if raining for decision if relocating to Brocton Elementary School.

Northern Chautauqua beginners’ pickleball class, 6 to 9 p.m., indoors at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114 for details. DHS Deep Water Aquasize, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $4 individually. DHS Evening Lap 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.

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Hardcover and paperbacks, fiction and nonfiction, children and teen, DVDs, CDs, miscellaneous.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: After school family storytime and craft, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 536 Central Ave. For all ages. After the story, kids can play on the computers, play with the dollhouse, color and read. Free and open to the public. For details, call 366-2511.

Barker Library presents: after school storytime, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Caregivers may browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI during storytimes. All children welcome, for all ages. Stories, movies, songs and play. No registration necessary.

Collins Public Library presents: Evening Book Club, 5:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Discuss “Hidden Figures” by Lee Shetterly. Request a copy online or stop by the Library Desk. Call 532-5129 or stop by if interested.

Patterson Library presents: Junior Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Open to children grades 4 through 12 of all skill levels. Learn game basics, strategies, how to record moves. Call 326-2154 or stop by to register.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9

Grape Discovery Center “Wine With Us Wednesdays,” 4 to 7 p.m., 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield. Lake Erie Wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Craft beer and light snacks also available. Music provided. View exhibits and displays of over 150 years of grape-growing along the southeastern shores of Lake Erie in western New York.

Christian Worship Center Care Ministry Closet, 5 to 7 p.m., 101 Eagle St., Fredonia. Free clothing, food and some furniture and household goods for those in need. Donations of items gratefully accepted as well. Call Pastor Erika Lopez at 672-6262 for details.

League of Women Voters presents: Meet the Democratic Primary Candidates, 7 p.m., Chautauqua Lake High School, 100 N. Main St., Mayville. Introductory statements, questions from the audience. Free event, open to the public.

Martz Observatory, open hours 8 to 10:30 p.m., 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg. Public nights open for all to enjoy and find out what the organization is all about. Come to the door beside the dome for entry into the observatory for a tour. General meeting at 7:30

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 Street.

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.

Northern Chautauqua 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. Open play.

TOPS 757 Dunkirk meeting, 5:30 p.m., Dunkirk Moose Club, 296 Lake Shore Drive W. Weigh-ins, meeting after. Visitors, new members welcome. Meets every Wednesday.

TOPS 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.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 6 p.m. to close, Russell Joy Park, Howard Street, Fredonia. Call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729 for details. See NCP Pickleball FB page if raining for decision if relocating to Brocton Elementary School. League Night.

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 per class.

Games and hobbies

Altar & Rosary Society of St. Joseph’s Church card party, 12:30 p.m., 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, Dessert and coffee provided. Admission $4. Open to the public. To reserve a table, call the parish office at 679-4116.

Dunkirk Senior “Big Bingo,” Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. 4 to 7 p.m. Complementary lunch, beverages for first 60 members. Bingo boards must be purchased at the door. Bring own daubers if possible.

Libraries

Collins Public Library presents: Quilting with Florence, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2341 Main St.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale, 1 to 8 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Hardcover and paperbacks, fiction and nonfiction, children and teen, DVDs, CDs, miscellaneous.

Sinclairville Free Library presents Native American writer-historian George Clever lecture: “They Taught You Wrong! History from an American Indian View,” 6 p.m., 15 Main St. Will discuss his experiences, writings and the Big Read selection, “Louise Erdrich’s book, “The Round House.” Seating limited. Call 962-5885 to leave name and contact number to reserve seat.

THURSDAY, May 10

Citizens Assisting Veterans Bike and Cruise Night, 5 to 8 p.m., Brocton American Legion Post 434, 110 W. Main St., Route 20, Brocton. Kitchen open to purchase food. 50/50 raffles.

CASA of Chautauqua County Come to the Table Fund-raiser, Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road,,Mayville. Doors open 5 p.m. Live auction starts at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments, live entertainment. Admission: $10, includes chance to win the door prize. Proceeds benefit CASA’s mission of supporting and promoting court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children. To purchase tickets, become a table designer or for more information: contact Kathy Park 753-4123 or Carrie Rinehart 753-4132 or email casacttt@gmail.com.

Lakeshore Humane Society Pet Adoption evening, 6 to 8 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come see some of the cats and dogs in need of loving homes. (One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet.) Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting, 6:15 to 8 p.m, Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Camera tips and tricks, photo critique. Guest speakers. First-time visitors are welcome to participate free of charge. Annual membership: $30. Contact Club President Cathy Abers-Kimball at 664-3707 daytime or cathy@2ndlookgraphics.com for details.

Al Anon Steps to Serenity weekly group meeting, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Harvest Chapel Church, Fredonia.

Freedom in Fredonia Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, 7 p.m., Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. This group is closed (for addicts only).

Rational Recovery weekly meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Dunkirk.

Citizens for a Better Cassadaga meeting, 7 p.m., Cassadaga Library, 18 Maple Ave. Agenda: planting in Ames Common and “Light Up Cassadaga” holiday project. New members welcome.

Fredonia Central School Advanced Music Performance Recital, 7 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Free of charge.

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. No fee involved.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 6 p.m. to close, Russell Joy Park, Howard Street, Fredonia. Open play. Call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729 for details. See NCP Pickleball FB page if raining for decision if relocating to Brocton Elementary School.

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

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

Games and hobbies

Knitting/Crocheting Workshop, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Everyone is invited to make items for community needs. Newcomers can learn skills. Bring a craft to work on, or meet new friends. $1 fee. Yarn donations are always welcome. Call Louise Kowal at 785-6039 for details or to donate yarn.

Pinochle: Birdie’s Bidders, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.

Dom Polski pinochle, 7 p.m., clubrooms, 179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Must be a member to play. All members welcome.

Libraries

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Hardcover and paperbacks, fiction and nonfiction, children and teen, DVDs, CDs, miscellaneous.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Storytime with Miss Helen, 10:30 a.m, 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes, fun crafts. Children under 3 Ç need a parent/caregiver present.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School Age Storytime, 10:30 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Variety of activities for children ages 6 to 10. Expect stories, crafts, LEGOs, games, and more! Designed to accommodate homeschooling families.

Collins Public Library presents: Mother’s Day events, 5:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Best for ages 3 and up and Moms. Children can bring moms, grandmas, aunts or any other important women in their lives to this special event. Stories, crafts, snacks. Also a scavenger hunt complete with prizes and door prizes. Sign up requested. Stop by or call 532-5129 to register.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: color your own silk scarf, 6 p.m, 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Instructor: Tina T. Ames. Registration required. Call 934-3468.

Barker Library presents: Master Builders Night, 6 to 7 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Use LEGOS, Strawbees, Magformers, Lincoln Logs, Play Doh, Cubelets and more. Build something amazing and it may be displayed in the display case. All children welcome. No registration necessary. Caregivers are welcome to browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI during programs.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: reading by author Jessie Andersen, 6 p.m., 15 Main St. Free, open to the public.

Collins Public Library presents: Board meeting, 7 p.m., 2341 Main St. Open to the public.