THURSDAY, NOV. 3

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.

Darwin R. Library

presents: “Master Builders”

7 Day St., Fredonia, at 4 p.m.to build with LEGOs and other building toys. There will be weekly challenges and prizes. No registration is required.

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.

Sinclairville Free Library open house

15 Main St., 5 to 7 p.m. For details about new aspects of the library, call 716 366-4892.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Native American Heritage series

43 Main St., Silver Creek at 6 p.m. Speaker Flip White addresses “Our Cultural Foundations, Part 2.” Program is free, open to the public. Call 716 934-3468 to register.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Deconstructing Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band with Scott Freiman

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7 p.m. Shows the making of the 1967 Beatles masterpiece through long-lost recordings, vintage photos, and interviews with band members . Adults: $15, Opera House members $13, students $10.

The Fredonia Dance Program presents: Merrins Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Anthony Alterio, Director. General public $15, students/children $7.

Bassoon/Flute Ensembles

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

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/

FRIDAY, NOV. 4

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: The Outdoors are for Everyone”

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.

Sheridan VFW Memorial Post flea market

2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. In addition to the local vendors, Friday night fish fry will be available, and a full-service bar. Support the veterans.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation annual

turkey party

1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Whole turkeys and meat packages. Food and refreshments. Members and eligible guests only.

The Fredonia Dance Program presents: Merrins Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Anthony Alterio, Director. General public $15, students/children $7.

Theater: Mark

Twain Live!

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Mike Randall. Adults: $20,

students: $10.

SATURDAY, NOV. 5

Town Hall meeting with 23rd Congressional District Rep. Joe Sempolinski

Carroll Town Hall, 5 W. Main St., Frewsburg, 8 a.m. Written questions can be submitted.

Fredonia First United Methodist Church vendor/craft show

25 Church St., community room, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shopping bazaar for the general public.

Sheridan VFW Memorial Post flea market

2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Features local vendors. Breakfast including Danish, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits and fresh-brewed coffee will be available for purchase as well as a luncheon menu of homemade soup of the week, pizza and wings and a full-service bar. Support the veterans.

Fredonia Farmers Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday November through mid-May at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. It features a variety of vendors, with special events TBA.

Pottery sale fund-raiser to assist SUNY Fredonia medical trip to Honduras

SUNY Fredonia Williams Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will go toward medicine and medical supplies for the trip to Honduras.

Findley Lake craft sale

Findley Lake Fire Hall, 10372 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local vendors, locally baked snacks and hot drinks. Free admission.

Meet Audubon Community Nature Center’s Birds of Prey

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 10 to 11 a.m. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 3 to 15. Free for 2 and under.

Lakeshore Humane Society Saturday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 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.

Live at the Met in HD presents: La Traviata

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. The opera is sung in Italian with English subtitles.

Sheridan Historical Society presents: Tina Scherman as Mary Jemison

Sheridan Historical Society building, corner of Route 20 and Center Road, Sheridan, 2 p.m. The Leon Historical Society educator will portray an Irish immigrant who was adopted into the Seneca tribe in the mid-18th century. Historical exhibit can be viewed from noon to 2 p.m. Refreshments follow the presentation. Free event.

The Fredonia Dance Program presents: Merrins Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 2 p.m. Anthony Alterio, Director. General public $15, students/children $7. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

German Beer Fest Wurst Party ever

Peek ‘n Peak Resort, Main Ski Lodge, 5 to 9 p.m. 26 piece German band, German food and beers. Buy tickets at PKNPK.com

Patterson Library open house

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 to 8 p.m. Open to past, present and prospective Patterson Society members. Tours offered for those interested in the library’s various rooms and services. Reservations can be made at pattersonlib.org or call 716 326-2154.

First Ward Falcon Club turkey and other meats raffle

341-343 Lake Shore Drive E, Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Over 50 meat raffles for turkeys, steaks, hams, sausages and more. Free draft beer and munchies. For members and their guests.

Brocton Fire Company turkey, ham, steak and shrimp raffle

Brocton American Legion, 110 W. Main St., 7 to 10 p.m. Raffle tickets: $1. Free refreshments.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: Silent movie “The Cat and the Canary”

39 E. Main St., 7 p.m. Organ accompaniment by renowned theater organist Dennis James.

Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “See How They Run,” 7:30 p.m. Stars Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan in a murder mystery set in the West End of 1950s London. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students.

Erie Philharmonic presents: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in concert

Warner Theatre, 811 E. State St., Erie, 8 p.m. Tickets: $60, $49, $39, $25, students $12. Call 814 455-1375.

SUNDAY, NOV. 6

Claudette Sorel Piano Competition Final Round

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, noon. Free event.

Dunkirk Vets of WWII Weidner’s chicken barbecue

216 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk, noon until sold out, Drive-through only. $14 donation. Presale tickets available at the club.

Audubon Sunday Storytime

Children ages 2 to 8 and their caregivers are invited to a free nature-based storytime at the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday admission is also free. Come for storytime and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals and exhibits. Participation is limited to 15. Reservations by the previous day are suggested. Call 716 569-2345.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club watch party for Bills vs. New York Jets

Moniuszko Club, 262 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Game time is 1 p.m. Baked ham will be provided at half time. Members may bring a dish to pass.

Erie Philharmonic presents: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in concert

Warner Theatre, 811 E. State St., Erie, 3 p.m. Tickets: $60, $49, $39, $25, students $12. Call 814 455-1375.

Saxophone Ensemble and Quartets

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