THURSDAY, DEC. 15

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.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Homeschool Book Club

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

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.

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: 3-D printing basics class

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. CLass will cover what a 3-D printer is, and kind of objects that can be made with it. Learn how to use this printer for any projects. 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.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “Christmas in our Hometown”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7 p.m. Tickets $15 each, available only at the Opera House box office, Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m. Features dancers of all ages.

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, DEC. 16

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ages birth through pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Take-away craft or activity for extended learning. Registration required.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons 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.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “Christmas in our Hometown”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7 p.m. Tickets $15 each, available only at the Opera House box office, Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m. Features dancers of all ages.

Infinity’s Holiday Kaleidoscope Performance

Infinity Cafe, 301 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Features intermediate and advanced Infinity performance students. Free and open to the public.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose #1382 “It’s a Blues Christmas”

201 Aldrich St., 8 to 11 p.m. with JJ WHITE and MOJO SAUCE BAND. $5 donation at the door. Also door prizes and a 50/50.

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church cookie walk

Sixth and Lark streets, Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk through cookie lane to choose from a huge assortment of homemade cookies, or place an order at 716 366-8421 to place an order for local delivery. Leave name and phone number. Cut-outs and assortment $12 per pound; Italian fig cookies $18 per pound; baklava $18 per pound.

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.

St. Rose Society cookie sale

Pick-up at St. Rose of Lima Church Hall, 11 Center St., Forestville, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A tray of approximately 50 cookies is $25 and a separate tray of Italian fig cookies is $16 per pound. Must be pre-ordered by Dec. 11. Call AImee at 716 870-5087. Proceeds benefit local food pantries, St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center, helping needy community families and missions.

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.

Holidays at the Lodge at RTPI

Roger Tory Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. $5 per person. Bird ornament decorating, visit with Santa, four area choirs singing holiday songs, hot chocolate and cider. Includes admission to the entire museum.

Festive Fun on Fifth Street in Jamestown

Gingerbread House Workshop at the Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (call 716 484-7135 ext. 234 to register); Holiday Open House at the Marvin House (2 W. Fifth St.) decorations, refreshments, tours 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; festive music with Infinity Performing Arts at the Marvin House from noon to 1 p.m.

Westfield Cookie Tour

Westfield downtown, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas tree wonderland and premier cookie stop at Blue June Blooms on Main Street; Santa Claus at Westfield’s Iconic Tap Room 2 p.m., cookie stops in various businesses, restaurant options, Westfield’s Grape Discovery open with cookies, wine tasting, displays of the grape industry, discounts at the gift shop. For maps and schedules, see www.WestfieldNY.com

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.

St. John’s United Church of Christ chicken and biscuit dinner

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m., $13. Includes chicken, biscuit, vegetable and dessert. Pre-ordering no later than 10 days prior to the dinner strongly recommended. Call 716 366-0710.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

Brocton Legion Post 434, 110 W. Main St., 10:30 a.m. Election of officers will take place. All club members invited.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Christmas Vespers

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Performances by pianist Ann Rose, violist David Rose, Billy Rose and Manny Rose. Admission is free, public is welcome. Parking and handicapped access are on the Eagle Street entrance of the church.

MONDAY, DEC. 19

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: pre-school storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, videos, crafts and play. All children welcome. No registration required.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Church, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, noon to 6 p.m. See RedCrossBlood.org for details, requirements and to make an appointment.

HOPE (Healing Our Pain with Empathy) meeting

General Physicians, PC Dunkirk Office, 3898 Vineyard Drive, 6 to 8 p.m. All parents who have experienced the death of a child are invited to participate in this grief support group. Free of charge. For details call 716 338-0033 ext. 212.