TUESDAY, MAY 21

Fredonia Middle School Service Learning Club chicken barbecue, 2 p.m., Middle School cafeteria. Dinners brought in from Falconer Foods. $10 each. Profits support club’s activities; donations.

Weidner’s chicken barbecue to benefit Gowanda Central School District’s Class of 2023, 3 to 7 p.m., Gowanda Middle School cafeteria, Prospect Street. $10. For pre-sale tickets, contact Ms. Herc at msherc@gcslearn.org.

Silver Creek Central School Wellness Fair, Character Showcase, Annual Art Show, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 1 Dickinson St., Silver Creek. Shows at Silver Creek Elementary School, Fair in gym. Health screenings, disaster preparedness, self-care practices, activities.

Advanced beginner line dancing lessons, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Followed by intermediate advanced line dance lessons from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Donation: $5 for each class. For details, call Connie at 673-1438.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting, 6:30 p.m., Steele Room of Barker Library, 7 Day St., in Fredonia. Speaker: Chautauqua County Historian Michelle Henry. Public, new members, visitors welcome.

Fredonia High School spring concert, 7 p.m., 425 E. Main St. Jazz Ensemble, String Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Madrigals Singers, Symphonic Band.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Movie Night presents: “Meet John Doe,” 7 p.m., 49 S. Portage, Westfield. Stars Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck. 941. Free movie night includes “shorts” i.e. comics, newsreel and music from the year of the movie. Concessions available.

Cinema Series: “The Public,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Large group of homeless people refuse to leave public library at closing time, resulting in police stand-off. Stars Michael Kenneth Williams, Alec Baldwin, Emilio Estevez.

Health and wellness

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

Balance Clinic workshop series, noon to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Fredonia, 25 Church St., Fredonia. Tuesdays and Thursdays through June 20. Presented by Brooks Memorial Hospital staff. Cost: $13 for each day attended or $130 for all 10 classes. No physician referral required. For details, registration, visit www.brookshospital.org/upcoming-eventsclasses or call 363-3092.

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

Northern Chautauqua beginner’s pickleball class, 5:30 to 9 p.m., St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 32 Moore Ave., Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729..

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., Russell Joy Park, Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Games and hobbies

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

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 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.

Patterson Library presents: Knit and Knatter Club, 1 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Main Reading Room.

Barker Library presents: all ages after school storytime, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. All ages. Stories, movies, songs, play. Caregivers welcome to browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI while children are at programs. All children welcome. No registration required. For details about special storytimes; events, see barkerlibrary.org

Village of South Dayton Library presents: Kids’ Crafts night, 6 to 7 p.m., 17 Park St. Paint a butterfly house. Ages 6 and up.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: informational meeting about forming a Cookbook Club, 43 Main St., Silver Creek. A club for adults would meet once a month and participants would be responsible for making a dish for all to try from a group agreed-upon cookbook. Anyone interested in attending this meeting should register by calling 934-3468.

Collins Library presents: LEGO Club, 6:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Come play with LEGOS at the library. Creations will be put on display there. Ages 4 to 12. Registration required. Stop by or call 532-5129.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Cybersecurity Safety, 7 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Presenter: internet safety expert Tracy Mitrano. Addresses common concerns of parents and kids about sexting, appropriate use of social networking, guarding against child predators and the dark web.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Society salad luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Westfield site, 17 Union St. Homemade salads, variety of desserts, beverages. $6 per person. Take-outs available.

Minority & Women’s Business Development (MWBE) Certified Contractor class, 2 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room, second floor, Dunkirk City Hall, 338 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Representatives of NYS ESD will be present to assist the City of Dunkirk Officials in this presentation. To register, call Dunkirk Special Events Office at 366-9877. Open to all women and/or minority owned businesses willing to work in New York State and wishing to become a certified MWBE business.

Grape Discovery Center “Wine With Us Wednesdays,” 5 to 8 p.m., 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield. Lake Erie Wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Light snacks available for purchase. View exhibits and displays of over 150 years of grape-growing along the southeastern shores of Lake Erie in western New York.

Lakeshore Humane Society Open Hours, 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 details.

Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families Mentoring Circle, 6 to 7 p.m., 51 E. Third St., Dunkirk (CASAC office). Use side door.

Concord Spellbinders Toastmasters Club meeting, 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Room No. 180, Jewett Hall, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia. Build confidence in communication, leadership skills to develop self-discipline and personal success. Never a fee to attend as a guest. Call 672-2662 for details.

Fredonia School Advanced Music Performance Recital No. 2, 7 p.m., 425 E. Main St. Martz Open Observatory Night, 7:30 p.m., 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg. Donations: $5 adults, $2 students.

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

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.

Tai Chi for Seniors, 10 to 11 a.m., Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St. Community Room.

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 Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.Open play.

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 32 Moore Ave., Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

TOPS 757 Dunkirk meeting, St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk (use side door). Private weigh-ins at 5:30 p.m. with meeting to follow.

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.

Libraries

Sinclairville Library presents: Child’s Play program, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 15 Main St. Learning to play together, listening to stories,singing songs, making crafts.

Collins Public Library presents: Quilting with Florence, 10 a.m., 2341 Main St. Work on projects.

Sinclairville Library presents: Teen Time, 2:30 to 5 p.m., 15 Main St. Grades 6 to 12. Join in for games, pizza, homework help when needed.

THURSDAY, MAY 23

Silver Creek Assembly of God spaghetti dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 1385 Route 20, Silver Creek. Eat in or take-out. Donations accepted.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support group, 4:30 p.m., Fredonia Place, 50 Howard Street, Fredonia. Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association Western New York chapter. Call 1-800-272-3900 prior to attending your first meeting. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

Beach Party Business After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m., Cabana Sam’s, Sunset Bay, Irving/ Lokomo time Trio from 5 to 8 p.m. $13 pre-registered Chamber members, $15 non-members, walk-ins. Appetizers, door prizes, first drink free. Hosted by Chautauqua County, Hanover Chambers of Commerce. Pre-register at 366-6200.

Grand Matrons and Patrons of Eastern Star State Officers’ dinner, 6 p.m., Chautauqua Suites, 2125 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Call for reservations.

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).

Thule Lodge Annual Memorial Service, 7 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 20 N. Phetteplace St., Falconer. Remembering those who passed away in the last year; relatives and friends invited.

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., Russell Joy Park, Fredonia. 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.