WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society December Weidner’s barbecue, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. Ribs, chicken, roasted rosemary baby red potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw, bread, hot apple streusel. $15 donation. Eat in or drive through service.

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.

Silver Creek Middle/High School winter concert, 7 p.m., high school auditorium, 1 Dickinson St. Traditional and modern holiday favorites featured along with some special alumni guests. Free.

Chautauqua Brass Concert, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 876 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Chamber, holiday brass music. Ensemble includes Central Christian Academy music teacher Mr. Landon Gray. Admission free, donations accepted for the musicians.

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).

Martz Observatory TBA, 7:30 p.m., 176 Robbins 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 welllness

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

Libraries

Sinclairville Free 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, play games.

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

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Decorate Christmas Cookies at the Library, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 536 Central Ave. Ages 2 to 10. Frost, decorate sugar cookies. Pre-registration required. Call 366-2511.

Prendergast Library presents: Gingerbread Workshop, 4 to 6:30 p.m., 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. Drop-in event. Children, families can create their own gingerbread houses using graham crackers, icing, candy. To ensure supplies last, registration requested for this free event. Call the Children’s Desk at 484-7135 ext. 234 to register.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Write Focus Writers’ Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton.

THURSDAY, DEC. 19

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.

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.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church “Blue Christmas” experience, 5:30 p.m., 12 Elm St., Westfield. For those experiencing loss or who are struggling with illness, depression or addiction. For people journeying with sorrow as a companion, along with family members and friends. Time of quiet contemplation, candlelight, music, prayers, anointing for healing.

Festivals Fredonia, Inc. annual meeting, 5:30 p.m., Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia. Public welcome.

P-FLAG meeting (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), Westfield Chapter, 6:30 p.m., Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

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, room A, Central Avenue, Dunkirk.

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

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

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.

CREATE Project Community Music and Community Arts Programs, 5 to 7 p.m., Steger Apartments Community Room, 15 N. Main St., Dunkirk. Chautauqua Brass and visual artist Renee Pye present series of interactive performance and arts workshops. All ages, abilities welcome. Pre-registration required. Call Valerie at 680-0266. Free, but donations accepted.

Libraries

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Christmas 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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pre-school Storytime with Miss Jill, 10:30 a.m, 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes, fun crafts. Children under 3 Ç 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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: musical jam session, 2 to 4 p.m., 15 Main St. Bring voices and/or instruments, come together to make community music. Audience members also welcome. Free program, open to all ages.

FRIDAY, DEC. 20

Silver Creek Elementary School’s annual sing-along, Silver Creek Elementary gymnasium. Grades 3, 4, 5 sing from 1:50 to 2:10 p.m., PreK to Grade 2 from 2:20 to 2:40 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Faith Formation caroling, meet at 4 at the Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Proceed to Rural Ministries across the street for caroling. Return to “Mothers’ Room” at church for snacks after.

Forest Lodge 166 F & A.M. Christmas party, 5:30 p.m., Forest Lodge, 321 E. Main St. (Route 20), Fredonia. Bring dish to pass or donation to help cover main meat course supplied by the lodge. Steal-a-gift exchange for those who want to participate, bring wrapped, unmarked gift. Santa Claus visit for young children. RSVP to a Lodge member.

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.

“A Kids’ Christmas at Family Church, 6 p.m., 19 Church St., Fredonia. Movies, cookie decorating. Kids can come in pajamas. See facebook.com/fcfredonia for details.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Christmas Vespers with the Rose Family, 6:30 p.m., 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. All welcome. Presented by pianist Ann Rose, violist David Rose, and Billy and Manny Rose. Parking lot is on the Eagle Street side. Admission is free. All are welcome.

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.

Jamestown Community Third Friday Dance, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Tree of Life Lutheran Church, 825 Forest Ave., Jamestown. Contra, square, reels, mixers taught, called by Joe Kwiatkowski. No partner necessary! All welcome! Admission:$5.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Storytime fun, 9:30 to 11 a.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Two and up.

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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “wrapping station,” noon to 5 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Drop by with your gifts that need to be wrapped, use the library’s wrapping station. Wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, small items available. Hot beverages, cookies provided.