THURSDAY, MAY 16

DFT Telephone Company Retirees meeting, 9 a.m., Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk. All retirees invited. Always the third Thursday of the month.

Brooks Memorial Hospital Retirees’ luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Applebee’s, 3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk.

Gowanda Moose Lodge car cruise, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 201 Aldrich St. Supports Raise the Roof project. $2 Bud Light Draft, $2 hot dogs; hamburgers, $2 fries. Bring your cruise ride, have a sandwich on the Lodge. For details, call 532.4882.

Rosary for Peace in the Middle East and in our world, 5:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. All are welcome for this half hour once a month.

Westfield Quilters’ Guild Civil War Quilts program, 6 p.m., Westfield YWCA, 58 S. Portage St. Guest speaker: Tim Field, a Civil War historian, presents lecture on Civil War soldiers’ quilts, potholder quilts, more. View reproduction quilts made using antique, hand-crank sewing machine. All welcome, members and guests.

Free Workshop: “Why is Everyone So Tired All the Time?,” 6 p.m., Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia. No registration needed. Presenter: Kristian Reiber, Certified Holistic Wellness Coach. Energy improvement.

Alzheimer’s Association WNY Chapter presents: “Know the 10 Warning Signs,” 6 p.m., Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Town of Chautauqua Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Sid Compton Room, old Mayville High School, 2 Academy St. Public invited to hear Fletcher Ward, well-known local author, speak about a new book that he is finishing about the area.

Revitalize Dunkirk general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Public welcome. See www.revitalizedunkirk.com for details.

SCCS Music Alumni Reunion committee meeting, 6:30 p.m., Discuss plans, including music selection for the performance. Saturday, July 6. For details, contact Wendy Roberts Ohnmeiss at wohnmeiss@gmail.com

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

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

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

Degas: Passion for Perfection, 7 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Journey from the streets of Paris to the heart of a superb exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, Also uses written accounts by friends and commentators, narration of letters written by Degas himself, General admission $15, $10 students.

Health and wellness

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

Advanced Tai Chi, 3:30 to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk.

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., Brocton Elementary School, 138 W. Main St., Brocton. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

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 welcome. Call Louise Kowal at 785-6039 for details or to donate yarn.

Pinochle: Birdie’s Bidders, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St.. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111. Libraries

Libraries

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., 536 Central Ave. Children 2 to 5 years old can listen to a story, make a craft. Siblings and friends always welcome. Afterward can read, play with dollhouse, do puzzles, color. For details, call 366-2511.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pre-school Storytime, 10:30 a.m, 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes, fun crafts. Children under 3 need a parent/caregiver present. Registration helpful. Call 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Storytime for School Age Children, 10:30 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Variety of activities with Miss Amy for children ages 6 to 10. Expect stories, crafts, LEGOs, games, and more! Great for homeschooling families. Registration helpful. Call 934-3468.

Barker Library presents: Master Builders Night, 4 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: “Computer Class: Family History,” 5:30 p.m. 2341 Main St. Introduction to tracing your family’s roots with Ancestry Library Edition. Free and open to library patrons age 17 and above. Registration required, call 532-5129.

FRIDAY, MAY 17

Chautauqua Lake Region AACA Dunkirk Automotive Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Free admission, onsite parking available $5 per car. Inside/outside car corral. Swap meet. Email clraaca13@gmail.com for details.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Annual Young Readers Program, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Dr. Allida Black will discuss relationships between the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the work of groups such as Amnesty International, and J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Free event, but preregistration required by phone at 483-6646 or online at roberthjackson.org/events.

Sheridan VFW Post 6390 Auxiliary bake sale, 4:30 until sold out, 2556 Route 20 in Sheridan. Homemade baked goods will be available during regular fish fry dining hours. Proceeds will be used for auxiliary efforts to support veteran and community causes.

Clean, Sober Saved addiction education and support group, 6 p.m., Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Railroad Ave., Dayton. Snacks provided. Bible-based, taught in videotape sessions by Tracy Strawberry.

Clean, Sober, Saved family and friends support group, 6 p.m., Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Railroad Ave., Dayton. Snacks provided. Hope for a powerful life free from co-dependency.

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

Commencement Eve Pops “My Fair Lady” in Concert, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. Tickets: $22, $27, $32, $37.

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 follows 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 , 64 Prospect St.. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111..

Dunkirk Elks bingo, 428 Central Ave. Kitchen open at 5 p.m., game sales at 6, bingo at 7. Progressive $1199. 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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Annual plant sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 15 N. Main St. Hardy locally grown perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees. Donations of plants for sale welcome. Proceeds benefit library.

Cassadaga Branch Library presents: Friday Morning Storytime, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 18 Maple Ave. Book, crafts and friends.

Collins Public Library presents: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Read stories, play games, sing songs, have snack. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required. Call 532-5129.

Collins Public Library presents: Book a Tech Trainer, starts at 1 p.m., 2341 Main St. Variety of subjects from eBooks to phones. Call 532-5129 to set up appointment for free hands-on experience with computer specialist.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Makerspace Fridays, 2:45 to 4:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Materials provided to create, explore, imagine and discover. Call 792-9418 for details.

Collins Public Library presents: Music in the Library Concert Series, 7 p.m., 2341 Main St. Free concert by Mark Munzert, an award-winning cowboy poet spinning tales of the west. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

Bird Banding – Spring demonstrations, 7 to 11 a.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Picnic pavilion on west side, park on grass. Drop in any time to watch ornithologists capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with ID bands, measure, weigh, then release them. Free; donations appreciated.

Dunkirk Flea Market, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., corner of Washington Avenue, Lake Shore Drive.

Chautauqua Lake Region AACA Dunkirk Automotive Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Free admission, onsite parking available $5 per car. Inside/outside car corral. Swap meet. Email clraaca13@gmail.com for details.

I’mpower Me event, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Dunkirk High School, Sixth St. $20 per person. Lunch provided. Zumba, POUND, yoga, team building, cooking, art, jewelry. Open to girls in grades 3 to 8 who attend any school in the north county. Proceeds from the day will go towards the Elevation Combat Sports Academy Scholarship fund and the Dunkirk softball team. For additional information, to sponsor or to register, contact Tamara at 785-2099 or follow the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/703704376698592/

Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club annual Garden Faire, plant sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Silver Creek village park, corner of Main Street, Central Avenue. Wide variety of garden plants, donated plant materials from local gardens, nurseries. Free tomato plants given away to first 100 people who purchase plants or crafts from the garden club. Vendors showcase, FREE pet training and grooming seminar by Ally and Louise from Petsmart along with a free raffle. Silent auction, drawing. Event held rain or shine.

Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary rummage sale and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cassadaga Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. Bag sale starts at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit local veterans’ programs.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., moves outdoors with expanded hours! Rain or shine, Church Street, Fredonia. Wide variety of locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup products, plants, baked goods and artisan-quality crafts.

Spring craft and vendor bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lutheran Christ Chapl, Lutheran Campus, 715 Falconer St., Jamestown. Handmade items, beach glass, art, books, paintings, jewelry, more. Packaged lunches available for sale onsite. For details, call 665-8090.

Tri-County Arts Council Routes to Art Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See www.myartscouncil.net for list of participating artists and locations.

Chautauqua County Weavers Guild meeting, 10 a.m., YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., Westfield. Program: twill weave structures that make sturdy fabric such as denim jeans, towels, shawls. Discussing straight twill, 2/2 twill, 1/3 or 3/1 twill, alternating twill and broken twill for 4 and 8 harness looms. Anyone interested in weaving or the guild welcome to attend. For details, contact ccweaversguild@gmail.com

Fredonia Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, zip code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan, and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food, given out depending on family size.

Free Rabies Immunization Clinic for dogs, cats, domestic ferrets, 10 a.m. to noon, Town of Westfield Highway Building, 118 Chestnut St. Animals must be healthy and accompanied by adult. Know age, breed of animal. Animals must be 3 months old to receive first shot. Dogs, must be on leash, cats in container. Know name of township of residence. Bring previous vaccination records. Veterinarian: Dr. Katie Ball

Partners in Kind bench painting, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elevation combat Sports Academy, 87 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Volunteers needed to paint benches that will be installed May 25.

Audubon Nature Play Day, 10 a.m. to noon, Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Free. Ages two to eight, adults required to stay with children. Dress in clothes and footwear that can get wet and dirty. Guests may want to bring an extra change of clothes or a towel for the car ride home. In case of severe weather, program will be cancelled; call 569-2345 to confirm. A naturalist will be available to answer questions and provide information.

Audubon Annual Plant Exchange and Sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Bring extra plants to trade for new ones or bring cash to purchase plants. Wide variety, including natives, from Audubon’s gardens as well as some donated by local nurseries. Plants to be traded must be of a non-invasive variety, in pots or containers (not plastic bags), in good condition. Label plants with names.