WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9

TOPS NY No. 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.

Patterson Library presents: Zoom Room

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. for ages 0 to 2.

Westfield Alzheimer’s Respite group meeting

First United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trained volunteers care for loved ones, offering light exercises, puzzles, crafts, music in a safe environment with a 1 to 1 ratio.

Annual pottery show and sale

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, Multi-purpose room, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local potters will be selling their handcrafted mugs, trays, bowls and jewelry and donating a portion of their proceeds to the Health Professional School Preparation Scholarship Fund.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. Ages birth through pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Take-away craft or activity for extended learning. Registration required.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Sheridan VFW Post 6390, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 2 to 7 p.m. See RedCrossBlood.org for details, requirements and to make an appointment.

Patterson Library presents: Research your family history workshop with Jean Fairbanks

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 p.m.

Silver Creek Middle School presents: “James and the Giant Peach”

District auditorium, 1 Dickinson St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m., Tickets: $5 at silvercreekhs.seatyourself.biz

Grape Discovery Center “Sip and Craft Night”

8305 W. Main St., Westfield, 6 p.m. $30 ticket includes all materials to create a personally designed lighted wine cork holiday tree and a complimentary glass of mulled wine or a non-alcoholic beverage and light refreshments. Reservations required by Nov. 4. Space is limited. Call 716 326-2003.

Cornell Cooperative Extension “Meet Your Farmer”

Fluvanna Volunteer Fire Department, 3536 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. Free tasting of locally produced beef, pork, lamb, goat and chicken and visit with area farmers. Also includes a pop-up farmers’ market and a short educational session on bulk meat purchasing. Reservations appreciated. Call 716 664-9502 ext. 203.

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 – “Amsterdam”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Set in WWI and 1933. Stars Christian Bale, John David Washington and Margot Robbie in the tale of a missing friend and a shocking secret plot in American history. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7.

Fredonia Student Keyboard Association

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

Fredonia Wind Orchestra

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 10

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.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Introduction to watercolor with Audrey Dowling

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11 a.m.

Veterans Remembrance Ceremony

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center Multipurpose Room, 3:30 p.m. Dunkirk/Fredonia Veterans Council will Post the Colors, moment of silence in remembrance of American veterans, veteran student Levi Dowd will play the national anthem. Speakers: local veteran Frank Torain and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Tracy Stenger. Event includes the annual Fredonia Veterans Scholarship Award presentation. Reception with light refreshments. Public invited.

Women in Networking meeting

Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Building, Room 123, noon. For female business owners and women working in the business sector. Lunch is $15, pay by cash or credit card. For reservations or details, call 716 338-1024. Meeting is also available via zoom.

Darwin R. Library presents: “Master Builders”

All children are welcome to come to the library, 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.

Patterson Library presents: Maker space activity time

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Native American Heritage series

43 Main St., Silver Creek at 6 p.m. Speaker Lafayette Williams addresses “Experiences of a Native American Actor.” Program is free, open to the public. Call 716 934-3468 to register.

Silver Creek Middle School presents: “James and the Giant Peach”

District auditorium, 1 Dickinson St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m., Tickets: $5 at silvercreekhs.seatyourself.biz

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.

Chautauqua County History Series: “Underground Chautauqua: Three Freedom Trails”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Nicholas Gunner, Saundra Liggins, Jennifer Hildebrand and Elijah Toro guide the viewer of a documentary film featuring Douglas Shepard’s extensive research into the facts and myths about the people who escaped slavery through Chautauqua’s hills and the plains of Lake Erie. Free admission, donations accepted.

Chautauqua County Auxiliary meeting

Dunkirk Memorial Auxiliary Unit 62, 211 Central Ave., 7 p.m. Eighth District Auxiliary President Sue Williams will be the distinguished guest.

The Hillman Opera: “Summer and Smoke”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Lee Hoiby’s opera based on the Tennessee Williams play. Reserved seating. General public $25, student/child $12.

Fredonia Symphonic Winds

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert 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. 11

Roblin Steel Coffee Club

Demetri’s on the Lake, Lakeshore Drive, Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.

Mayville-Chautauqua-Dewittville holiday open house

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Look for specials in participating businesses and have a traveling punch card punched where visiting.

Lucille M. Wright Air Museum open house

110 W. Third St., Suite 101, Jamestown, noon to 6 p.m. Explore the aerospace and aviation exhibits, test pilot skills in flight simulators, free admission.

Katherine Galbraith, “Painting the Faces of Chautauqua”

Westfield Train Station, 11 English St., 2 to 4 p.m. Hear the locally and nationally recognized artist as she discusses her collection of over 40 portraits that she has created and are on display.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Voyagers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For grades 4 through 8. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

RTPI “Curious by Nature” exhibition opening by Charley and Edie Harper

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. Free for RTPI members, $12 adults, $10 seniors, military, students, $6 children under age 10. Harp music, complimentary light hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie and cash bar available.

Donna the Buffalo at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St. Jamestown, doors open at 6:30 p.m. All ages show. Special guest In Crowd. Tickets: $25 pre-sale. Call 716 450-7357.

An Evening with Pete Correale

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Stand-up comedian, comedy writer and podcast star Pete Corrreale entertains. Tickets: $25 per person. SOLD OUT!

The Hillman Opera: “Summer and Smoke”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Lee Hoiby’s opera based on the Tennessee Williams play. Reserved seating. General public $25m student/child $12.

SATURDAY, NOV. 12

Gowanda High School Spanish Club scrapbooking crop event

Gowanda High School, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registration required. Cost is $40 ($30 for event, $10 toward food). Print and fill out a registration form at https:/bit.ly/3E7aqIT and return to Heather Rydzik, Gowanda High School, 10674 Prospect St., Gowanda, N.Y. 14070. Make checks payable to Gowanda Spanish Club. Door prizes, share large tables with friends, participate in make and takes. Cricut available. Snacks, drinks, lunch and dinner provided.

Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382 craft and vendor show

201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fifty vendors. Food and beverages will be available.

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.

Friends of the Barker Library annual meeting

Darwin R. Barker Library, Steele room, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. All members and community members are invited. Business meeting, remarks from staff, light refreshments.

Mayville-Chautauqua-Dewittville holiday open house

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Look for specials in participating businesses and have a traveling punch card punched where visiting.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: “Time for Turkeys,” program for children 3 to 8 with an adult

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required. See auduboncnc.org. Limited enrollment.

Fenton Christmas Market, a holiday craft show

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features local artists and craftsmen and vintage Christmas dÈcor. Admission $2. Usual exhibits will be blocked for the sale.

Patterson Library presents: Dinosaur storytime with paleontologist Dr. Tom Hegna

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m.