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Community calendar

MONDAY, MARCH 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 Senior Citizens luncheon meeting, noon, Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. Menu: lemon rosemary balsamic chicken quarters and sides. Send $10 check to Evonne Hennebery, P.O. Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048, payable to United Senior Citizens. $5 yearly dues can also be paid.

Girl Scout Troop 20158 cookie sale, 3 to 6 p.m., Big Lots, D & F Plaza.

Creative Cuisine fund-raiser for Silver Creek High School musical, Sunset Bay Restaurant, 954 Main Road, Irving. 5 p.m. or 7 p.m seating. Three-course, ogre-themed meal (in honor of “Shrek”), including soft drink. $15. Served by cast, crew. Reservations suggested. Call 934-2603, ext. 2165.

Westfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Chicken and biscuit dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield. $10 adults, $5 children under 10. All items homemade. Take-outs available. Handicapped accessible. Call 326-3527 for details.

St. John the Baptist (Episcopal) Church Lenten Bible Study series, 6 to 7:30 p.m., corner of W. Fourth , Lark streets, Dunkirk. All welcome.

Sheridan VFW 6390 Auxiliary monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., meeting room at the post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan. All auxiliary members encouraged to attend meeting, social time following.

Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.’s Alzheimer’s Services Dementia Basics Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Ashville Free Library, 2200 N. Maple Ave., Ashville. Respite care provided free if needed. Call 366-3335 for reservation.

Sons of the American Legion, squad 434 Brocton meeting, 7 p.m., American Legion post, 120 W. Main St., Brocton.

Fredonia Trombone Choir, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Conductor Jonathan Lombardo. Free event.

Health and welllness

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.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 32 Moore Ave., Fredonia. Donation at St. Anthony’s gym: $3 per session. 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

Barker Library presents: preschool storytime, 10:15 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. 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: 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.

Patterson Library presents: Basic computer skills, 2 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Patterson Library presents: Makerspace Mondays, 3:45 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Create with 3D printer, tech toys, do challenges, experiments.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

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

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

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Auxiliary unit 62 monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Post 62, 211 Central Ave. New members always welcome.

Ethos NewSound: Aururoa Borealis composer readings, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall.

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.

Tai Chi, 3:30 to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk.

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers Storytime with special guests Mrs. Westin and Mrs. Raymond, 10 to 10:45 a.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Songs, books, crafts, fun.

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

Patterson Library presents: Crafternoon, 5 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Collins Public Library presents: Evening book club, 5:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Topic: “The Underground Railroad,” by Colson Whitehead. Call 532-5129 to request a copy and indicate interest.

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

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! Registration needed. Call 934-3468.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Growing with Music Together winter music program, part 7 of 8, 6:30 p.m., 536 Central Ave., Library community room. Music class for families with young children babies to kindergartners. Leader: Kay Barlow. One-time per family cost of $42 payable at first class. Registration required. Call 366-2511.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

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

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., City Hall Conference Room, second floor.

Community Lenten Bread and Broth Supper and Service, Meeder’s Restaurant, 19 E. Main St., Ripley. Soup, bread, beverage at 6:30 p.m., followed by Lenten service presented by Ripley United Methodist Church. All welcome.

Concord Spellbinders Toastmasters Club meeting, 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Room # 120, 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).

Ethos NewSound: Aurora Borealis, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall.

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 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.

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

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 32 Moore Ave., Fredonia. Donation at St. Anthony’s gym: $3 per session. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Games and hobbies

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

Libraries

Sinclairville 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.

Patterson Library presents: Women’s History Month Film Series screening of “Million Dollar Baby,” 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Main Reading Room. Call 326-2154 to reserve a spot.

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