MONDAY, JUNE 24

Kids Clothes Closet, 10 a.m. to noon, First United Methodist Church of Fredonia, 25 Church St. New, nearly new clothing, other items for children newborn through size 6; expectant mothers. Use educational entrance. For details, call 679-1513.

NY Telephone Retirees, former co-workers and friends get-together luncheon, noon, East Main Cafe (former Seed Company). 183 E. Main St. Fredonia. Can call 366-3401.

Sheridan Historical Society open hours 5 to 7 p.m. prior to monthly meeting, 2702 Route 20 at Center Road. At 7 p.m., Frank Schneider presents free lecture/PowerPoint presentation entitled “A Look into the Past: Forestville, New York.” Quilt raffle tickets available. Call 673-1822 for details.

Kayak Night, 7 p.m. (meet at 6:30 p.m.), DEC launch, Dale Drive, Cassadaga. Co-sponsored by Citizens for a Better Cassadaga and Evergreen Outfitters. For rental, call 763-2266.

Castleman Quartet Artist Faculty Recital, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Artist faculty recital featuring Csaba Erdelyi on viola. Admission with recommended contribution of $10 to $15.

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.

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.

Recreational pickleball, 6 p.m., Wright Park, Dunkirk. Learn how to play if you don’t know how; equipment is available for beginners to use. Bring a chair and a water bottle.

Games and hobbies

Dunkirk Senior Center crafts, 11 a.m., 45 Cliffstar Court.

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

Free Fly Tying/Fly Fishing Class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Costello Room, Rockefeller Arts Center.

Libraries

Barker Library presents: preschool storytime, 10:15 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. 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.

Collins Public Library presents: Lap Sit with Miss Abbie, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Fun program for children ages 6 months to 2 years with a caregiver. Great introduction to early literacy skills with rhymes, finger plays, music, stories and more. Sign up required. Call 532-5129.

Collins Public Library presents: “Craft Night,” 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. This month’s theme: A Universe of Stories.” Ages 4 to 12. Registration required. Call 532-5129.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25

Peaceful SOUL Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Native Pride parking lot, 11359 Southwestern Blvd., Irving. Fresh wholesome food from local farmers, Native craftsmen selling their artisan works. Various programs.

Lily Dale Assembly presents: TIBETAN MONKS PERFORM CLOSING CEREMONY, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fire Hall, $55. Limit 150. The monks conclude the creation of the Mandala with the consecration ceremony. During the closing ceremony, the monks dismantle the Mandala, sweeping up all the grains of sand to symbolize the impermanence of all that exists. When requested, half the sand is distributed to the audience as blessings for personal health and healing. The remaining send is carried in a procession by the monks, accompanied by guests, to a flowing body of water, where in a ceremony they pour the sand to disperse the healing energies of the Mandala. See www.LilyDaleAssembly.org for details.

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.

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.

Cinema Series: “Poms,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Residents of a retirement home form a cheerleading squad. Stars Diane Keaton and Jacki Weaver. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891. PG-13, 91 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

Collins Public Library presents: “Make Your Own Galaxy Slime,” 4:30 to 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. All materials provided. Open to all ages. Registration required. Call 532-5129.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Summer Reading Kickoff Party featuring “The Checkers Show,” 5 to 7 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Register from 5 to 5:45 for the summer reading program, “A Universe of Stories.” Games, crafts, prizes. The Checkers Show at 6 p.m. Registration required. Call 934-3468.

Barker Library presents: Meditation in Paint, 6 to 8 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Guide: local artist D’Arsie Manzella. Non-structured exploration of watercolor media and music. 10 spaces. Registration required. Call 672-8051.

Village of South Dayton Library presents: Kids’ Crafts night, 6 to 7 p.m., 17 Park St. Make a five foot color paper/paint fringed paper flag. Ages 6 and up.

Patterson Library Presents: Pride Film Series featuring “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

Dunkirk Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., outside the Dunkirk Senior Center on Ruggles Street. Rain or shine, every Wednesday from June 12 through Oct. 16. Vendors may include farmers offering locally raised produce, meat, eggs and dairy; bakers; value added product producers; artisans; beekeepers and maple syrup producers; prepared food vendors; nurseries; and more. Check the Market’s Facebook page for info on their monthly market events.

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.

Uke-newbie Workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia. Intended for beginners, those who’d like to work on basics. Focuses on basic chords (C, C7, F, Am, G, G7) and strumming. Extra ukes available. All welcome, moves slowly, some one-on-one attention. To register, call 672-8051 or email barker@netsync.net.

Fredonia Summer Band Concert: Rustic Ramblers, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Barker Common gazebo.

Strawberry Social with the Cassadaga Area Concert Band, 6:30 p.m., Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue, Cassadaga. Sponsored by Citizens for a Better Cassadaga. For more information, call 665-8855. In case of inclement weather, event will be held at Community Building, 22 Mill St., Cassadaga.

Concord Spellbinders Toastmasters Club meeting, 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Room #118, Jewett Hall, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia. Learn about presentation tips, business networking, advanced speeches. Never a fee to attend as a guest. Call 672-2662 for details.

Angola Summer Lawn Chair Concert: Rockin Robin with Patti Cook & Friend, 7 to 9 p.m., Centennial Park. Bring seating. Refreshments available from Evans Township Lions Club. Rain location: New Angola Theater, 72 N. Main St.

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.

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 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

Recreational pickleball, 6 p.m., Wright Park, Dunkirk. Learn how to play if you don’t know how; equipment is available for beginners to use. Bring a chair and a water bottle.

Libraries

Sinclairville Library presents: Child’s Play program, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 15 Main St. Ages birth to preschool. 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.

Patterson Library Presents: Culinary Creations Club, noon, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Main Reading Room. Prepare and enjoy dishes from delectable France this month. Call 326-2154 for details.