MONDAY, NOV. 11

Veterans Day

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.

United Senior Citizens luncheon meeting, noon, Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. Menu: roasted turkey breast and the trimmings, including pumpkin pie. Send $10 check to Evonne Hennebery, P.O. Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048, payable to United Senior Citizens by Nov. 6. Veterans eat free.

Applebee’s of Dunkirk Thank You Movement for all Veterans and Active Duty Military, noon, 3908 Vineyard Drive. Service by Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council Honor guard, Military Honors with flags, POW/MIA table ceremony, rifle volleys, taps. Applebee’s will provide dinners for all veterans and active duty personnel.

American Legion 409 Auxiliary meeting, 1 p.m., 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda. Agenda: Preparation for evening veterans’ dinner (pre-sale only); Blue Star Mothers Drive, collection for items to put in servicemen and women’s boxes.

Olive Lodge #575 Free and Accepted Masons chicken and biscuit dinner, 197 Park St., Sherman. $10 per meal. Serving 4 p.m. until gone. Dine in or take out. Call Ron Vettenburg at 640-6161 for tickets or details.

Guest Artist Recital: Michael Hernandez, saxophone, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall.

TUESDAY, NOV. 12

First United Methodist Church turkey dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m. or sold out, 601 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Sides include pies. Take in, eat out or delivery. $10.50. Reservations recommended. Call 366-2230. Proceeds benefit the Willow Mission food pantry.

Reconnaissance-Level Historic Survey for Forestville presentation by Alma Brown of Clinton Brown Company Architecture from Buffalo, 6:30 p.m., 68 Hanover St., Silver Creek. All welcome.

American Legion 1280 Auxiliary meeting, 6:30 p.m., 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga.

Son’s of the Legion, Squad 434 Brocton meeting, 7 p.m., 110 W. Main St.

Fredonia Guitar Ensembles and Quartets, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Director James Piorkowski. Free event.

Health and wellness

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

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

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

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

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. No need to register. Free, open to public. Afterward can read, play with dollhouse, do puzzles, color, use computers. 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, 4:15 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: Evening book club, 5:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Topic: “I’ll Be Gone by Dark,” by Michelle McNamara. Call 532-5129 to request a copy and indicate interest.

Barker Library presents: Meditations in Paint, 6 to 8 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Join local artist d’Arsie Manzella for peaceful painting experience. Free event. Only ten spaces. Registration required. Call 672-8051.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Speaker Rick Jemison, “The Origins and Uses of Wampum,” 6 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Part of the Native American Heritage Month Speaker Series. Registration required. Call 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Magic the Gathering,” 6:30 to 8 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. For ages 13 and up. Commander format. Oathbreaker/Brawl based on attendance. Bring your own deck!

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13

Health Professional School Preparation Scholarship Fund Pottery Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Williams Center.

St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Society soup and sandwich luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 17 Union St., Westfield. Homemade soups, variety of desserts, beverages for $6.

Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.’s Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Program Dementia Communication Workshop, 6 to 7 p.m., James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. Free respite care available. Call 366-3335 to register.

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.

Dunkirk Citizens Advisory Board monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room, second floor.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., 1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk. Upcoming events to be discussed.

Community Sing-Along, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St., Fredonia. Join in a good old campfire sing-along in an indoor setting. All voices welcome; free for all. For details, call Joe at 679-8426.

Nar-Anon Family Overdose Awareness weekly support open meeting “SESH” (Sharing Experiences, Strength and Hope), 7 to 8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 222 Temple St., Fredonia (brick building in rear).

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.

Martz Observatory program night, 7:30 p.m., 176 Robbins Hill Road, Frewsburg. Donations: $5 adults, $2 students.

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, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Dunkirk Middle School, 525 Eagle St. Park in Sixth Street lot, enter from side door near parking lot. 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

Games and hobbies

Dunkirk Senior Citizens Big Bingo, 45 Cliffstar Court. Doors open at 3 p.m. $5 admission. Includes “light lunch.”

CREATE Project Community Arts Sewing Program, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Steger Apartments Community Room, 15 N. Main St., Dunkirk. All ages, abilities welcome. Pre-registration required. Call Valerie at 680-0266. Free, but donations accepted.