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.

Chautauqua Rails to Trails remembrance event

Intersection of Prospect Station Road and Fish/Barnes Road, (parking lot GPS 7000 Fish Road), 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 co-written and performed by current President Bill Ward. Light refreshments follow. For details, call Ward at 716 753-2800.

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.

SUNDAY, JAN. 1

Happy New Year!

First Ward Falcon Club presents Joe and the Shmoes

341-343 Lake Shore Dr. E., Dunkirk, 1 to 4 p.m. All invited.

TUESDAY, JAN. 3

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.

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.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4

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.

Movies at the Reg –

Call Jane

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Doors open at 6 p.m. Stars Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver and Wunmi Mosaku in the story of a 1968 woman whose life would be endangered by a full-term pregnancy . Admission $7 plus $1 theater restoration fee. Movie starts at 7 p.m.

Ahira Hall Library

presents: Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

THURSDAY, JAN. 5

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.

Veterans 4 Christ

coffee and

conversation

9 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Veterans and guests are welcome.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Meditations in Paint

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Free program, uses watercolor paints, all materials included, no experience needed. To register, call 716 672-8051.

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, JAN. 6

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday – “Nature as My Art Studio Partner” with Deb Eck

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. BYO lunch to stay over after if desired.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45. to 5 p.m. For teens and YA patrons. Role-playing adventures. Contact the Library Director at 716 366-2511 for details.

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, JAN. 7

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from November through mid-May at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. It features a variety of food vendors, artisan crafts and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits and is handicapped accessible.

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.

Movies at the Reg – “Tar”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Doors open at 6 p.m. Stars Cate Blanchette as the iconic musician. Admission $7 plus $1 theater restoration fee. Movie starts at 8 p.m.building

SUNDAY, JAN. 8

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. Reservations by the previous day are suggested. Call 716 569-2345.

MONDAY, JAN. 9

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

Sinclairville Free LIbrary presents: Makerspace

15 Main St., 5 to 6:30 p.m. LEGOS, marble runs, KINEX, building kits and challenges, craft kits and supplies, new Geoboards, STEM kits and activities. Registration not required. All ages welcome. A parent/guardian must stay with children.

TUESDAY, JAN. 10

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. Library presents: After-school all-ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

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.

Children in the Stream/4H Youth Fly Fishing program class

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment is needed.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11

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.

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.

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 – She Said

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Doors open at 6 p.m. Stars Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan as New York Times who broke the story of sexual assault in Hollywood. Admission $7 plus $1 theater restoration fee. Movie starts at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, JAN. 12

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Meditations in Paint

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Free program, uses watercolor paints, all materials included, no experience needed. To register, call 716 672-8051.

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, JAN. 13

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, JAN. 14

Westfield Quilters’ Guild meeting

Westfield Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., 10 a.m. Work begins for next year’s donation quilts.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from November through mid-May at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. It features a variety of food vendors, artisan crafts and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits and is handicapped accessible.

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

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members and children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required by previous Thursday. See auduboncnc.org. Limited enrollment.

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 presents: Giordano’s “Fedora”

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.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance from 4 to 6 p.m. or until gone. The menu is scalloped potatoes and ham, vegetable, bread and cookies. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up.