THURSDAY, FEB. 23

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Hedgehog Storytime with

Mike Morton from

Sun-Dance-Kids Farm

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Pre-register at 716 934-3468. Meet a hedgehog, hear stories, make a craft.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Learn to Crochet

43 Main St., Silver Creek 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration requested, call 716 934-3468. Ages 10 and up. For all skill levels. Need not attend all six sessions. Bring a 4-ply yarn and an H crochet hook.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Building Maina

43 Main St., Silver Creek 1 to 5 p.m. Build with Legos, Lincoln Logs, traditional blocks, Keva Planks and more.

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.

Fredonia Jazz Society presents: “Jazz at

Domus Fare”

Choose the 5:30 p.m. or the 8 p.m. show at 41 W. Main St., Fredonia. Food and drink will be available for purchase. The famed Bobby Militello Quartet will appear. Information and tickets are online at www.fredoniajazzsociety.com.

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, FEB. 24

Grape Belt Seniors special meeting

Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia 10:30 a.m. Mr. Wendt will be present to discuss and show slides of the upcoming trips to Kentucky and Italy.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Crafternoon

43 Main St., Silver Creek 1 to 5 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. Ages 10 and up. All skill levels welcome.

Ukulele Jam

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 6 to 8 p.m.

St. John the Baptist (Episcopal) Church Stations of the Cross

West Fourth and Lark streets, Dunkirk, 6 p.m. All are welcome.

1891 Fredonia Opera House concert: Aaron Lipp, Chris English and Ric Robertson

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. The group fuses Appalachian old-time music, classic bluegrass and the blues into a new sound. Adults $13, students $5.

ETHOS presents: Fivebyfive Chamber Group

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch-Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Glass-inspired music by chamber gift fivebyfive with guest artist/composer Amy Nam.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

Sportsman’s Show

Seneca Allegany Resort Center, 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd, Salamanca, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 350 tables, 40 booths, buy, sell, trade – archery, sporting, fishing equipment. National Instant Background Check must be completed prior to all firearms sales or transfers.

Audubon Community Nature Center Natural Investigators, “Fire Building”

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. For children 8 to 12 with an adult to accompany each child. $12 adults, $9 members and children 9 to 15. Paid reservations required by Feb. 23. Limited enrollment.

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.

Nola’s Angels and Horse Rescue fund-raiser

44 South St., Panama, 4 p.m. Donations accepted for a minimum of $1, three types of chili, make smores over a fire, play games. Treasure box for kids to take home something. 50/50 tickets, $5 each, 10 for $35. Proceeds go for building an indoor arena and separate stalls for animals taken in that need quarantine.

East Town of Dunkirk Fire Department meat raffle

10949 S. Roberts Road, Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Basket raffle, 50/50. Refreshments provided. Call 716 680-2729 for details.

Faculty Recital, Liederabend: Brahms and Beyond

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

Movies at the Reg – ” Man Called Otto”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Tom Hanks in the story of a grumpy widower and the new young family who moves in next door. Rated PG for mature thematic material involving suicide attempts. Tickets $7 and $1 theater restoration fee.

Jamestown YWCA Coldest Night of the Year Walk

To raise pledges during a 3K or 5K walk through downtown Jamestown and the Riverwalk. Details TBA.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

Pancake benefit for Loretta Swanson

Ashville Fire Station, 5338 Stow Road, Ashville, 8 a.m. to noon. Event includes drawings and a Chinese auction. The Swanson family lost most of their belongings in a house fire in December. Baskets and monetary donations are appreciated. Call Julie at 716 720-1489..

Sportsman’s Show

Seneca Allegany Resort Center, 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd, Salamanca, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 350 tables, 40 booths, buy, sell, trade – archery, sporting, fishing equipment. National Instant Background Check must be completed prior to all firearms sales or transfers.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

Dom Polski Club, 179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Vince DeJoy, director of planning and development in Dunkirk. Any club member invited to attend.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 towel bingo

201 Aldrich St. Doors open at noon, game starts at 1 p.m. Play this creative game to win bath towels, other prizes. Basket raffle, 50/50. Food available for purchase.

Benefit for Joe and Linda DePasquale

American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets for the event are $10 presale or $12 at the door. Spaghetti dinner tickets pre-sale only. Purchase at the Post or Matt’s News. Guests can still attend without a food ticket. Live music from DJ Crhis Rivera, a silent auction, a 50-50 raffle and a bake sale. The Depasquales are both battling cancer.

4-H Green Tie Affair Dinner

Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center, 215 Lake Road, Mayville. 3 p.m. basket raffle, bake sale and appetizers. Dinner is served at 5 p.m., with a pie auction to follow. The meal includes U.S. oven-roasted prime rib or chicken parmesan, mashed potatoes, caramelized carrots, a mixed salad, mini cheesecakes. Guests are encouraged to wear 50’s attire to complement the 50’s theme. TIckets are $25 prior to Feb. 16, $30 after. Call 716 664-9502 ext. 212 for table sponsorship details.

Fire & Grace and The String House present; Violinist Markus Placci

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.

Taize prayer service

328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. A Christian prayer service in the Taize tradition will be held each Sunday evening during Lent at SEAS Church, Taize prayer combines song, scripture and periods of silence.

MONDAY, FEB. 27

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.

Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce Salute to the Finest

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., 5 to 8 p.m. Cocktail hour, appetizers, cash bar, seven award presentations beginning at 6 p.m. $27 per person, advanced registration requested. See www.chautauquachamber.org

Student Composers

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