THURSDAY, NOV. 17

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.

New York State Department of Transportation breakfast club meeting

Demetri’s on the Lake, Lakeshore Drive, Dunkirk, 10 a.m. All retirees welcome. For details, call Hank at 716 965-2007.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

SUNY Fredonia Williams Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See RedCrossBlood.org for details, requirements and to make an appointment.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents:

Story time and take home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Grape Discovery Center open house 8305 W. Main Road, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., displays, exhibits, wine tasting, treats, drinks, crafts for kids accompanied by an adult, gift shop.

Patterson Library presents: Basics of computer

use class with Kate Wescott

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m. OR Nov. 22 at 6 p.m.

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presents: Homeschool Book CLub

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m. Ages 8 and up.

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.

Ekstasis 2.0: Student Recitals

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m. Free admission to recitals performed by State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music students. Donations gratefully accepted. Donations go directly to servicing and maintaining the piano at this venue.

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.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Native American Heritage series

43 Main St., Silver Creek at 6 p.m. Speaker Elliott Tallchief presents “Thomas Indian School Survivor.” Program is free, open to the public. Call 716 934-3468 to register.

Sinclairville Free Library presents:

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Music Club

15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. Music for all ages. Play, learn or teach. All music genres.

Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting

(Note new location) Gerace Office Building, Room 331, third floor, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, 6 p.m. Comments received from the public will be accepted as communication and not read during privilege of the floor. Public comments at the meetings during the privilege of the floor must be made in person. Anyone seeking details or wishing to attend this meeting should clall 716 753-4590.

New Horizons Band of Western New York

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Infinity Arts Cafe grand re-opening

and birthday party

300 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Performances from Infinity students and ensembles.

Silver Creek meeting to discuss 175th

anniversary of the village

Village of Silver Creek, 172 Central Ave., Village Board Room, 7 p.m. Any and all businesses, members of the public welcome to discuss dates, times and ways to celebrate.

African Drumming Ensemble

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. 18

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.

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation open house reception

Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recipients of Fall Community Benefit Grants will be presented with their awards. Refreshments. Call 726 366-4892 for reservations.

Grape Discovery Center open house

8305 W. Main Road, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., displays, exhibits, wine tasting, treats, drinks, crafts for kids accompanied by an adult, gift shop.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons.

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA enjoy role-playing adventures.

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.

Christmas in the Village of Westfield kick-off events

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., stories and crafts from 5 to 6 p.m.; carolers in the Gazebo at 6:15 p.m.; Santa Claus arrives to light the giant Christmas tree in Moore Park around 6:30 p.m. and for visits,

Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company annual turkey party

Main Street, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs, beverages, chip provided. A variety of meat packages as well as turkeys will be raffled.

Fredonia Middle School presents: “Matilda the Musical”

District Auditorium. 7 p.m. Tickets $5. Reserved tickets available at fredoniamusical.com.

Struthers Library Theatre film: “Downton Abbey: A New Era”

302 W. Third Ave, Warren, PA., 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Adults $8, seniors 62+ $6. For details, call 814 723-7231.

SATURDAY, NOV. 19

Christmas in the Village of Westfield Saturday

Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. and downtown, Holiday Artisan Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Christmas Tree Wonderland at Blue June Blooms, 63 E. Main St.; Hot Toddy Crawl at 11 a.m.; Children’s Christmas movies and stories, art presentations, make and take crafts and Hall of Trees at Patterson Library, 30 S. Portage St., free horse-drawn carriage rides tour of Westfield 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting at Eason Hall; Art Gallery presentations at Lakeshore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., hot toddy and treats and free Christmas movie marathon from noon to 3 p.m., “O Holy Night,” YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., collection of over 70 manger scenes made from household items from 10 a.m. to 4p.m.; “Rest and Refresh” at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 12 Elm St., treats, drinks, children’s activities 1 to 4 p.m., Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, displays, wine tasting, treats, drinks, crafts for kids accompanied by an adult from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; “Hope for the Holidays,” Eason Hall, musical prelude at 1:15, reflection, inspiration and encouragement programs at 1:30, 2, 2:30; Chautauqua County Historical Society Holiday Victorian Tea, McClurg Museum, 20 E. Main St., Westfield, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $15 per person. Sandwiches, savories, sweets and beverages. No reservations required; roaming carolers, window displays, holiday specials on Restaurant Row; “Rest and Refresh” at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 12 Elm St., treats, drinks, children’s activities 1 to 4 p.m., “Let There Be Light” parade with light-decorated participants begins at WACS at 5 p.m.

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.

Fredonia Food Pantry

The Fredonia Food Pantry, Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., will be open from 10 a.m, to noon. The pantry serves the needs of Fredonia area code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

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’s Thanksgiving with the Birds (Adult+)

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 9 to 15.

Patterson Library presents: Carols around the piano with Lily Li and her students

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

Christmas in the Vineyard at Grape Discovery Center

8305 W. Main St., Westfield, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ekstasis 2.0: Student Recitals

Fellowships of the Spirits, 282 Dale Drive, Cassadaga, noon. Free admission to recitals performed by State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music students. Donations gratefully accepted. Donations go directly to servicing and maintaining the piano at this venue.

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.