MONDAY, DEC. 9

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 Seniors luncheon meeting, noon, Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. Menu: ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetable medley, tossed salad with homemade dressing, chocolate cake/peppermint sprinkles. Send $10 check to Evonne Hennebery, P.O. Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048, payable to United Senior Citizens by Dec. 4.

Chautauqua Rails to Trails presents: “Cookies, Carols and Cocktails”, 5 to 8 p.m., Big Inlet Brewery, 6169 Elm Flat Road, Mayville. Live Christmas music by Bill Ward & Friends, appetizers, cookies, raffles, Ugly Sweater Contest and cash bar. Non-alcoholic beverages available. CR2T welcomes members and non-members alike

Fredonia Jazz Small Groups, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Diers Recital Hall. Nick Weiser, director. Instrumental, vocal jazz combos. Free event.

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, 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.

Games and hobbies

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

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

Libraries

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: Christmas Story Hour, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Games, stories, crafts, coloring. Ages 3 to 10. Sign-up required. Call 532-5129.

TUESDAY, DEC. 10

Prevention Works presents: More Power, More Control:A Look at the Dynamics of Abuse in the Home, 9 a.m. to noon, Salvation Army, 83 S. Main St., Jamestown. Presenters: Diana Butcher and Saraden White. Free training, Earn 2.5 hours CPP and CPP/CPS/CASAC Renewal.

National Grid Retirees Christmas luncheon, noon, Clarion Hotel, 30 Lakeshore Drive E., Dunkirk. For details, call Dorothy at 672-2682.

Fredonia Middle School Winter Concert, 6 p.m./7:15 p.m., 425 E. Main St. Jazz Band, Mixed Chorus, Hillbilly Harmonics, Choraliers, MS Bands, MS Orchestras.

Evans Garden Club Christmas dinner, Suncliff on the Lake, Lakeshore Road, Derby. Cocktails and entertainment provided by the Saxtet will commence at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Personal hygiene items brought by members to be donated to Operation Good Neighbor. Short business meeting will be held.

Dunkirk Memorial Auxiliary Unit 62 Christmas dinner meeting, 6 pm., LIberty Restaurant,21 Prospect St.,, Fredonia. All Auxiliary members are encouraged to attend to celebrate the season.

Gowanda Elementary School chorus concert band concert, 6:30 p.m., GHS auditorium, 10674 Prospect St. Student musicians in grades 3-4.

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

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

Fredonia Improv Collective, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Director, David Rudge. 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.

Prendergast Library presents: Holiday Book Exchange, 4 to 7 p.m., 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. Drop-in event. Community members invited to bring books to exchange, switch out for book new to them. Welcome even if you dont have books to bring. Books for all ages. Children welcome.

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: “Readers of the Broken Wheel Recommend,” by Katrina Bivald. Call 532-5129 to request a copy and indicate interest.

Patterson Library presents: “Crafternoon,” 5 to 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield

Patterson Library presents: “WACS Holiday Concert,” 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, Main Reading Room. Helen Ihasz, Director. Free, open to public.

Collins Public Library presents: LEGO Club, 6:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Use the library’s LEGOS. Ages 4 to 12. Creations displayed. Sign up required. Call 532-5129.

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, DEC. 11

Silver Creek Elementary School holiday concert, high school auditorium, 1 Dickinson St. First show 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., second show 7 to 8 p.m.

Rally to welcome the “Small Business Revolution team” to Fredonia, 1:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House.

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.

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.

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.

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).

DFT Communications Pops Series presents “The Swingles: Winter Tales,” 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, Reserved seating: $35, $30, $25, $20.

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

Fredonia African Drumming Ensembles, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Director, Director Tiffany Nicely. Free event.

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, 7:30 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.

Libraries

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.