THURSDAY, MARCH 22

Opening reception for “Fredonia AIDS Quilt Poster Project,” 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Reed Library atrium, SUNY Fredonia. Free, open to the public. Created by students in Dr. Jeffrey Iovannone’s AIDS Art & Activism course. Will include blank “signature panels for viewers to write their response or the name of someone not featured who died of AIDS. Professor and students will discuss the work.

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.

Student Opera Theatre Association presents: Mark Trawka, piano/vocal coach and Master Class singers, 6 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, King Concert Hall, A recital of Fredonia voice students accompanied by Pittsburgh Opera Musical Director, Mark Trawka. Tickets: $5 general/ $3 students.

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).

WACS Concert, 7:15 p.m., Westfield Academy and Central School, 203 E. Main St. , Band 5, Westwinds, Senior Chorus. Open to the public.

Cezanne: Portraits of a Life, 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, General Admission $15, $10 Students. Call 679-1891 or see fredopera.org

Faculty Recital: Rev. Sean Duggan, piano “Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier” (Concert 3 of 3), 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. No fee involved.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 7 to 10 p.m., Brocton Elementary Gym, 138 W. Main St. Call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729 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

Knitting/Crocheting Workshop, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Bring a craft to work on, or meet new friends. $1 fee. Call Louise Kowal at 785-6039 for information 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

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Toddler storytime and craft, 10:30 to 11, 536 Central Ave. Children 2-to-5-years-old. 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.

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 1/2 need a parent/caregiver present. To register, call 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School Age Storytime with Miss Amy, 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.

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.

Collins Public Library presents:Lap Sit Program, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. For children ages six months to two years and a caregiver. Music, songs, rhymes, finger plays, stories and more. Call 532-5129 to register.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23

Chautauqua Opportunities Alzheimer’s Services presents: Community Caregiver Conference, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, Heritage, the Homestead Retirement Campus Berkquist Memorial Hall, 4600 Route 60, Gerry. Expert speakers and vendors on financial, behavioral, nutrition, balance issues, medication and stress for all caregivers. Raffle baskets raffled off all day. Light lunch served. RSVP by March 16. Free, open to the public. For details, call 366-3335 ext. 1236.

Suicide Alertness for Everyone safeTALK, noon to 3 p.m., Lakewood Baptist Church, 150 Erie St., Lakewood. Free, presented by Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Tapestry, The Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention, and Chautauqua Alcohol & Substance Abuse Council. Prepares anyone over age 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Some professional continuing education credit hours possible. Registration deadline: March 16. Contact Kathleen Colby at kjcolby@casacweb.org or call 664-3608.

Girl Scout Troop 20158 cookie sales, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Big Lots., D & F Plaza, 1170 Central Ave, Dunkirk.

Girl Scout Troop 20158 cookie sales, 5 to 9 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk.

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County dinner event, Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk. Single seats for the dinner are $65. Tables for eight are $480. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. with the program set to start at 7:30. Live and silent auction as well as slide show highlighting the youth and achievements by the club. Johnson, Mackowiak & Associates is being honored with the service award while Evans Bank & Agency is being honored as a friend of the club. To attend, call the club at 366-1061.

Holy Trinity Parish presents: Contemporary Stations of the Cross, 6:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Modern reflections and 16 modern songs performed live. Lasts approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

Blessed Mary Angela Parish presents: Stations of the Cross for Families, 7 p.m., St. Hedwig’s site, corner of Roberts Road and Doughty Street. Led by parish youth. All parishioners, families, community members and youth welcome. All children invited to walk the stations and, if interested, read a short prayer. Older youth needed to read. For details, contact Lori Felt at 366-6132.

Silver Creek High School musical “Beauty and the Beast,” 7 p.m., District auditorium, 1 Dickinson St. $5 for senior citizens and students or $8 for general admission. Tickets sold at the door or contact Laurenzi at claurenzi@silvercreekschools.org or call her at 934-2603, ext. 2165 for pre-sale tickets. Intermission with a bake sale and a basket raffle. Proceeds benefit Performing Arts Booster Club.

Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, “A Message of Hope” group, 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 327 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Open meeting for anyone who wants to not use drugs.

Clean, Sober Saved addiction education and support group, 7 p.m., Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Railroad Ave., Dayton. Snacks provided. Bible-based, taught in videotape sessions by Tracy Strawberry. For details, call 725-9229.

Clean, Sober, Saved family and friends support group, 7 p.m., Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Railroad Ave., Dayton. Snacks provided. Hope for a powerful life free from co-dependency. For details, call 725-9229.

George Casey, The King of Blarney, 7:30 p.m., General Admission $17, $15 Opera House Members, $10 Students/Children. Self-deprecating sense of humor and clean jokes and stories.

Fredonia Piano Ensemble Extravaganza, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rosch Recital Hall, (Mason). Free event.

Health and wellness

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 at 10 a.m. New members welcome.

Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting, 3:30 p.m., Steger Hi-Rise Apartments library, 15 N. Main St., Dunkirk. This is a 12-step fellowship of men and women recovering from eating disorders. No dues, fees or weigh-ins.

Games and hobbies

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

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

Dunkirk Elks bingo, 7 p.m.,428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Call 366-1110.

Libraries

Sinclairville Free Library presents: ‘Write Circle’ Writers’ Group meeting, 9 to 10 a.m., 15 Main St. Writers of all genres and styles welcome. For more information, contact Beth Hadley at the library at 962-5885 or sincfrlb@gmail.com.

Collins Public Library presents:Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Call 532-5129 or stop by to register.

Collins Public Library presents:Computer Class: eBooks and eReaders, 2 p.m., 2341 Main St. Just get a new eReader and don’t know how to use it? Want to learn how to get FREE eBooks form the library? Stop by the Library or call 532-5129 to register.