MONDAY, MAY 27

MEMORIAL DAY

Blessed Mary Angela Memorial Mass, 8 a.m., St. Hyacinth’s cemetery, Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Note time change (originally scheduled for 9 a.m.).

Memorial Day Service in Conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, 8:45 a.m., Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Followed by Dunkirk Memorial Day parade.

Memorial Day Parade, 9 a.m., Sinclairville.

Sheridan Historical Society Open House, 9 a.m. to noon, 2702 Route 20 at Center Road, Sheridan. At 10 a.m., Trustee Traci Langworthy will present talk on Rev. John Spencer, Revolutionary War veteran, ordained minister, missionary who came to Sheridan in 1807. Door prize for one lucky talk attendee.

Forestville Memorial Day parade and service, parade begins at 10 a.m. in downtown Forestville, followed by service at American Legion Post 953, 6 Cedar St. Honors all veterans and members of the military. 21 gun salute. Doug Allen, singer for Buffalo Sabres performs patriotic songs. Forestville Food pantry provides refreshments following service.

Memorial Day Parade, 11 a.m., Maple Avenue, Cassadaga. Sponsored by American Legion Post 1280. Call 595-3145 for details.

Dunkirk Memorial Unit 62 Memorial Day Weidner’s Annual Chicken Barbecue, noon to sold out, 211 Central Ave. Music by 2nd St. Sunset 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at the door. Presale must be picked up by 3 p.m. Basket raffle by Unit 62 Auxiliary. Tickets available at the Post.

TUESDAY, MAY 28

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

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.

Guided Tree Hike, 6 to 7 p.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. All ages. Free to public. Easy one mile hike, learn about trees around us.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association meeting, 7 p.m., club Grounds, 4578 Cemetery road, Stockton. Plans for upcoming show Aug. 16, 17, 18 to be discussed. All members urged to attend.

Jamestown Coin Club meeting and auction, 7 to 9 p.m., BOCES, Route 394, Ashville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Meeting at 7 p.m., followed by auction. Free. For more information, call 720-1591.

Fredonia Observatory presents: Public Astronomy Nights, 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Science Center rooftop observatory. Use elevator on EAST end of building. Telescopic viewing, digital planetarium show. Free, advanced reservations required. See www.bit.ly/fredobs . Open to public, children, families welcome.

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 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 outdoor 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

Ahira Hall Memorial Early Years Storytime-Playtime, 10 to 10:45 a.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Talking, singing, reading, writing, playing.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Blue Marble Book Club, 1 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Featured this month: “Space Barons: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the Quest to Colonize the Cosmos,” by Christian Davenport.

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

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.

Silver Creek Central School District annual Music Department Gala, 1 Dickinson St. Featured food trucks arrive at 5 p.m. Featured ensembles: Fourth & Fifth Grade Band, Middle School Band, High School Band, Third Grade Choir, Sunshine Singers, Middle School Choir, High School Choir, Select Choir, Chamber performances. All proceeds from food sales put toward repairs to the auditorium’s grand piano.

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.

Healing Mass, 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Main celebrant: Rev. Richard DiGiulo. Everyone welcome.

Arkwright Summit Cemetery Association annual meeting, 7 p.m., James Prince residence, 2070 Route 83, Forestville. All interested welcome. For details, contact 467-0886.

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., Russell Joy Park, 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.