WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5

TOPS NY 890 meeting

First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market

9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Fresh produce available for purchase from staple local farm vendors as well as some new vendors. SNAP and Double Up programs are in place. Sponsored by Refresco.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 8 p.m. Hardcovers $1; paperbacks 50 cents; DVD and CDs $1; children’s books 25 cents or 5 for $1.

Blessed Mary Angela Parish Holy Name Society roast pork dinner

Parish Social Center, Townsend Street, Dunkirk, 4 to 6 p.m. Event is drive-through, pick-up only. Menu: oven roasted pork, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, dinner roll and butter. Suggested donation: $15 per dinner, purchase tickets at St. Hedwig’s, St. Hyacinth’s, or Big Rick’s on Lake Shore Drive East.

Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is welcome to see the dogs and cats in need of loving homes. Tours of the facility will not be given. Individual appointments are available throughout the week by leaving a message at 716 672-1991; press “1” for dogs or “2” for cats. One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 716 672-1991.

Movies at the Reg – “Mack and Rita”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown presents this film starring Diane Keaton and Elizabeth Lail. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7.

The President’s United States Own Marine Band

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Free admission, but tickets must be reserved in advance.

Faculty recital: Xiting Yang, piano

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCT. 6

Forestville Farmers’ Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meat products, baked goods and other local fruits, vegetables and maple products for sale.

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardcovers $1; paperbacks 50 cents; DVD and CDs $1; children’s books 25 cents or 5 for $1.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool story time with Miss Jill

For ages 2 to 5, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 10:30 a.m. Reading, singing, Rhymes and fun crafts offered. Limit of 10 children, preregistration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School age story time with Miss Amy

For ages 6 to 12, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, games and other activities are offered. Limit of 10 children, preregistration requested. Call 716 934-3468

Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the National Society of the

Daughters of the American

Revolution meeting

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St,, Westfield, 1 p.m.

Sinclairville Free

Library book sale

15 Main St., 2 to 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the library and enhance its collections and programs.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Paws to Read

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Read or tell a story to certified therapy dog, Certain. Registration for a 10-minute spot can be made by visiting the library’s website. With questions, call 716 934-3468.

Dunkirk Elks bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Social distancing will be followed. Masks should be worn by those who are not fully vaccinated.

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet

SUNY Fredonia Williams Center, Honorees include Steven Cobb, Dan Palmer, Ian and Kyle Muldowney, Bill Merritt, Tom Benson, Fairlee Fischer and Sue Poster. Advance reservations are required by Sept. 29. $62 per person. 6:30 p.m. cocktail hour; 7:15 p.m. dinner and program. See www.chamberrsvp.org

FRIDAY, OCT. 7

Sinclairville Free Library book sale

15 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the library and enhance its collections and programs.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday – “The Big Picture of Conservation”

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 9 to 15. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. Hot dogs, chips and beverage for $3; chili dog, chips and beverage for $4.

Opioid victim garden ribbon-cutting

In front of the United Methodist Church, Church Street, Fredonia, noon. The garden, pplanted by executive director of the Children of Opiate Parents and Empowerment (COPE) Foundation 19, Bill Matteson. It contains a plaque that will list names of overdose victims and a sign that explains the purpose of the group and the garden.

Johnny Appleseed Festival

Sheffield Memorial Park, Sheffield, PA. See www.johnnyappleseedfest.net for details.

Craft and food vendors open at noon, opening ceremonies at 1 p.m. Cornhole tournament at 5, kids’ sawdust pile and fun zone 5 to 7, professional lumberjack and lumberjill competition at 6 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 5 p.m. Hardcovers $1; paperbacks 50 cents; DVD and CDs $1; children’s books 25 cents or 5 for $1.

Dunkirk High School Student Council Homecoming Block Party

DHS front parking lot, 4 p.m. Food trucks include Arly and Izzy’s, J & L BBQ, Polish Villa and Wizz Whip. Picnic tables set up. Homecoming parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Kickoff the game vs. Falconer/Cassadaga/Maple Grove at 7 p.m. at Hoeppner Field.

Sheridan VFW presents: Lake Shore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 29, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. Also Friday night fish fry and a full service bar. The Sheridan Historical Society will hold a fund-raiser involving an “eye spy” children’s quilt, a queen size Christmas quilt and a red, white and blue wine and cheese tray to be drawn on election day, with chances $2 each or 3 for $5.

Chautauqua County Toys for Tots kick-off

Southern Tier Distillery’s Empty Bottle, 2051 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood. Welcome at 4:30 p.m., fund-raiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Celebrity guest bartenders, basket giveaway, other events. Bring an unwrapped toy to be entered to win a Christmas prep basket. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to Toys for Tots.

Westfield First Friday Fall Festival

Street Fair on Main Street, Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Live music, kids’ games, wine, food, vendors, more. Weather permitting.

Reflections of the King competition

Moose Lodge 118, 19 Clinton St., Westfield, 5 p.m. Elvis competition, Chinese auction, 50-50 giveaway, Elvis memorabilia available. Food and drink available through the Moose Club, including Friday night fish fry and full menu. Advance tickets $50 for Friday and Saturday or $25 for one day. Tickets at the door $28. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For tickets, call Bobbie at 716 968-3565.