THURSDAY, MARCH 5

Connect Dunkirk: Get on a Train Committee meeting, 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave. Committee members encouraged to attend.

Girl Scout Troop 20158 cookie sale, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia McEwen Center, 2 to 5 p.m.

Audubon Nature Play Team training, 5 to 6:30 p.m., 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Call 569-2345. Walk-ins welcome. Learn how to volunteer to go to community events, other local sites, hosta pop up nature play area.

Arts On Fire Live presents: Ralph “Razz” Rasmusson, jazz musician, educator with Frank Farina, pianist; Vincent Miccheche, bassist, Reg Lenna Center for Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Minimum $5 donation to WRFA 107.9. Beer/wine happy hour at 6, concert at 7 p.m. No reservations. First come, first seated.

Grief support group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia. Video-based support group ministry offers help, encouragement. Workbook fee: $15. Scholarships available. For details, call 679-0987.

Al 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).

Westfield Academy and Central School Concert, 7:15 p.m., 203 E. Main St. Chorus 4/5, Band 5, Band 6 and Chorus 6.

The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Silent Sky,” 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center Bartlett Theatre, General Seating, General Public: $25. See Box Office in Williams Center, G-140 for tickets and student/children rates. Follows nineteenth century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt as she explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries.

Faculty Recital: Sean Duggan, piano, SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall. Free event.

Fredonia Concert Band, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. Ray Stewart, conductor. Free event.

Health and wellness

Dunkirk Recreation Department/Youth Bureau Adult Walking Program, 7 to 10 a.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Recreation Center Building, Waldorf Road, Dunkirk. $1 per session or punch card system available. Mondays through Fridays.

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.

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 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.

Patterson Library presents: Photographic Society of Western PA Gallery Talk, 1 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Call 326-2154 to reserve a spot.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: “Teen Time,” 2:30 to 5 p.m., 15 Main St. Grades 6 to 12. Games, music, more.

Collins Public Library presents: YA Writing Club Drop In, 3 to 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. work on your story, ask for help or feedback. Last push before deadline.

Barker Library presents: Master Builders Night, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Use LEGOS, Strawbees, Magformers, Lincoln Logs, Play Doh, Cubelets and more. Build something amazing and it may be displayed in the display case. All children welcome. No registration necessary. Caregivers are welcome to browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI during programs.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Musical jam session, 5 to 7 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.

Sinclairville Library presents: GMB 18+, 5 to 7 p.m., 15 Main St. Games, movies, books. Open discussion, adult fun.

Collins Public Library presents: YA Writing Club, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Ages 13 to 20. Inform staff of need for special accommodations. Call 532-5129. Snacks provided.

Patterson Library presents: Camera Phone Photography with Diane Andrasik, 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Call 326-2154 to reserve a spot.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club, 6:30 p.m., 536 Central Ave. Titles may be reserved online or call 366-2511. This month: “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Call 366-2511 to reserve a copy. New members welcome.

Patterson Library presents: Music Matters, 6:30 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

First Friday Lunch Bunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Annie Maloney, Guy Dunbkle present “Sustainable Forest Management.” Followed by BYO brown bag lunch. Audubon provides coffee and tea. $8, $6 for Nature Center members. No reservations required.

Stand for Peace vigil, 4 to 5 p.m., Millard Fillmore Drive and Central Avenue, Dunkirk. Public welcome. Signs available, people encouraged to make their own signs as well.

Girl Scout Troop 20158 cookie sale, 5 to 8 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk.

Girl Scout Troop 20158 cookie sale, 5 to 8 p.m., Kosciuszko Polish Home, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk.

Fredonia kick-off celebration to welcome Small Business Revolution, 6 to 9 p.m. Street party featuring Frank Beach and the Rising, food vendors, Amanda Brinkman and Ty Pennington, surprise guests, performances.

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.

John the Baptist (Episcopal) Church Stations of the Cross, 6 p.m., corner of W. Fourth, Lark streets, Dunkirk.

S.O.T.A. presents: Opera Scenes at Opera House, 7 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students. Includes an original opera written by three student composers as well as key scenes from three renowned operas.

Literacy Volunteers book launch party, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 10/12 ark Place, Fredonia. Featured book: “Safe Harbor: Stories of Enduring Friendships,” by local author Judy Shuler. For all books purchased from the author, $1 will be donated to Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County and $1 to Ahira Hall Memorial Library in Brocton.

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 Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Silent Sky,” 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center Bartlett Theatre, General Seating, General Public: $25. See Box Office in Williams Center, G-140 for tickets and student/children rates. Follows nineteenth century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt as she explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries.

Fredonia Woodwind Chamber Ensembles, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall. Free event.

Health and wellness

Dunkirk Recreation Department/Youth Bureau Adult Walking Program, 7 to 10 a.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Recreation Center Building, Waldorf Road, Dunkirk. $1 per session or punch card system available. Mondays through Fridays.

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. Share stories, songs, crafts, fun.

Collins Public Library presents: Senior movie, 1 p.m., 2341 Main St. Movie, popcorn, co-sponsored by 50+ Seniors. Call 532-5129 for title.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Fantastic Fridays, 2:45 to 4:45 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Sixth grade and up.

Arts & crafts, volunteer opportunities – MakerSpace activities – homework help – games.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

Scandinavian Culture Days, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown. Free admission, open to public. Scandinavian crafts, foods, Swedish language, traditions.

Fredonia Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Forest Lodge, 321 E Main St., Fredonia. Featuring local produce, home baked goods, meats, organic poultry, cheese, eggs, jam, jellies, hand-made soaps and bath products, plants, flowers, herbs, local artisan and crafters.

Girl Scout Troop 20158 cookie sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Verizon Parking Lot, 10375 Bennett Road, Route 60, Fredonia.

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.

March into Randolph, 10 a.m. t o 3 p.m., Randolph Mammoth Exihibit and children’s activities at Randolph Library, 26 Jamestown St. Craft/vendor fair and passport dropp-off at Randolph Fire Hall, 70 Main St. Prize raffle.

CC-WAG Action Group meeting, 10:30 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church, 222 Temple St., Fredonia. Chautauqua Cattaraugus Women’s (and Men’s Action Group (CC-WAG) dedicated ot taking political action toward social justice, embracing, fostering progressive values with respect, fairness. New members welcome.

Lakeshore Humane Society Weekly Pet Adoption Day, noon to 3 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come and see some of the cats and dogs in need of loving homes (must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet). Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

The Art Market grand opening, 4 to 7 p.m., 50 W. Main St., Fredonia. Art, food, music, drinks. Features works of Joe Sorci. Classes, demos, artist’s talks throughout the exhibit. Art gallery features paintings, sculptures, music.

S.O.T.A. presents: Opera Scenes at Opera House, 7 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students. Includes an original opera written by three student composers as well as key scenes from three renowned operas.

The Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Silent Sky,” 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center Bartlett Theatre, General Seating, General Public: $25. See Box Office in Williams Center, G-140 for tickets and student/children rates. Follows nineteenth century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt as she explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries.

Fredonia College Symphony, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. Free event.

Health and wellness

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 9 a.m. to noon, Brocton Elementary School, 138 W. Main St., Brocton. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.