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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12

Lily Dale Lyceum Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., handmade items, indoor plants, fairy houses, new, gently used, household, decor, gift items. Fabric, craft supplies. Free parking, free entry. Proceeds support Lily dale Assembly, a non-profit organization.

Audubon Nature Photography Club, 6:15 to 8 p.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Camera tips and tricks, photo critique, presentations, social time. Visitors of any skill level welcome. To learn more, visit facebook.com/jasphotoclub789 or email retiredpeasant@gmail.com.

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. Instructor: Debbie Kuczynski. Pre-registration required. Call Valerie at 680-0266. Free, but donations accepted.

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.

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Fiber Arts in Brocton, 10:30 a.m. to noon, 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Bring own projects and supplies or work on prayer shawls. Call 792-9418 for details.

Patterson Library presents: Write Now Writers Group, 1 to 3 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Collins Public Library presents: Library Board meeting, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Open to public. All welcome.

Collins Public Library presents: Young adult book club, 6:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Topic: “Sweep: the Story of a girl and her Monster,” by Jonathan Auxier. Ages 13 and up. Call 532-5129 to request a copy and indicate interest.

FRIDAY, DEC. 13

Annual Trinity Episcopal Church Women’s plated cookie sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Garland Hall behind the Church located at 11 Day St., Fredonia. Over 18 on a plate, each plate different for only $9. Plus other holiday baked goodies available including gluten free plates and maybe some Cucidatas!

Lily Dale Lyceum Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., handmade items, indoor plants, fairy houses, new, gently used, household, decor, gift items. Fabric, craft supplies. Free parking, free entry. Proceeds support Lily dale Assembly, a non-profit organization.

The Working Hands Theatre Collaborative presents play “Euphoria,” 5 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Townhouses’ Multipurpose Room. 30 minute production about a family of three dealing with affects of drug addiction, growing pains, love and grief. Play by Emma Goldman-Sherman. Two different casts, one featuring a family with gay parents while the other has straight parents. Purchase tickets at Fredonia Ticket Office. $4 per person.

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.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party, 6:30 p.m., Clubroom, 1 Mullet St., Dunkirk. Bring Santa exchange gift and cookie plate for dessert.

Angola Village Christmas kick-off, 6:30 p.m. Angola Commons tree lighting next to library, 7 p.m., carol singing at Angola Centennial Park Gazebo. With Lake Shore Senior High School instrumentalists. Led by John Kresse. Free refreshments in UpDyke Hall in First Congregational United Church of Christ, North Main Street.

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.

The Working Hands Theatre Collaborative presents play “Euphoria,” 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Townhouses’ Multipurpose Room. 30 minute production about a family of three dealing with affects of drug addiction, growing pains, love and grief. Play by Emma Goldman-Sherman. Two different casts, one featuring a family with gay parents while the other has straight parents. Purchase tickets at Fredonia Ticket Office. $4 per person.

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.