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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.

TUESDAY,

DEC. 20

Ahira Hall Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For ages 0 to 5. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

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.

Ahira Hall Library presents:

Explore and More

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

Darwin R. Barker Library presents:

all ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, videos, crafts and play. All children welcome. No registration required.

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts free classic movie: “Marty”

Jacquiline Phillips Theatre, 7 p.m. Film stars Ernest Bourgnine and Betsy Blair. Also free popcorn, a newsreel, musical number.

“Holiday Sounds of Fredonia” concert

on WNED PBS

The program presents the SUNY Fredonia Camerata, College Choir and Chamber Choir. The broadcast is at 9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY,

DEC. 21

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.

First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk Marsh Memorial Advent Recital

19 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, church sanctuary, noon. Performing will be Dr. Linda Phillips and Dr. Ji Hyun Woo. Free musical program, open to the public.

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.

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.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting

Cassadaga American Legion, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m. New members and guests welcome.

Free movie – The Muppet Christmas Carol

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Doors open at 1 p.m. Come early to visit with Santa. Movie runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Movies at the Reg – Armageddon Time

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Doors open at 6 p.m. Stars Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong. Admission $7 plus $1 theater restoration fee. Movie starts at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 22

“Holiday Sounds of Fredonia” concert on WNED PBS

The program presents the SUNY Fredonia Camerata, College Choir and Chamber Choir. The broadcast is at 1 a.m.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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. 23

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.

Main Street Studios presents: “The Mince Pie of Doom”

50 W. Main St, Fredonia, 2 p.m. A farce play by Richard Miller. $15 general public, $10 students. Cash at the door only. Another performance at 7 p.m.

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.

SATURDAY, DEC. 24

Chautauqua Rails to Trails remembrance event

Intersection of Prospect Station Road and Fish/Barnes Road, (parking lot GPS 7000 Fish Road)

, noon. Walk ¼ mile to the site of the 1872 Christmas Eve train crash site. Remembrance ceremony will include remarks by CRT President Emeritus Jim Fincher who will relate the story of the tragedy and an original commemorative song written and performed by current President Bill Ward. For details, call Ward at 716 753-2800.

“Holiday Sounds of Fredonia” concert on WNED PBS

The program presents the SUNY Fredonia Camerata, College Choir and Chamber Choir. The broadcast is at 5:05 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 27

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: “Christmas with the Critters,”

600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Session 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Session 2 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 3 to 8. Free for 2 and under.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For ages 0 to 5. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

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.

Silver Creek Food Pantry/FeedMore WNY Mobile Food Pantry

Village municipal parking lot, 172 Central Ave., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to the public regardless of income level. Fresh produce, dairy and meat products available.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Explore and More

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

Sons of American Legion Squad 59 monthly meeting

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. All SAL Squadron 59 encouraged to attend.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28

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.

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.

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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 29

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.

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: 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.

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.

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. 30

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.

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.

SATURDAY, DEC. 31

Audubon Community Nature Center Last Day Hike with an Audubon educator.

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free for all. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome as space allows. Dress for hike in outdoor weather. Children are welcome but must be able to hike on snowy trails for at least half a mile. After the hike, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose #1382 New Year’s Eve

201 Aldrich St. Prime rib New Year’s will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Reservations are preferred. Ring in 2023 with live music by SAVING SHAGGY, and from 8 to midnight drink specials.

TUESDAY, JAN. 3

Ahira Hall Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For ages 0 to 5. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Explore and More

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

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7.

Darwin R. Library presents: Creative Writing Workshops

7 Day St., Fredonia, Steele Room, 5:30 to 7 p.m. No registration is required. All are welcome. Bring notebook and pen. Discuss different writing topics and enjoy support from other writers. Hosted by local writer Amanda Vink.

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