THURSDAY, MARCH 2

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.

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. Need not attend all six sessions. Bring a 4-ply yarn and an H crochet hook.

Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meeting

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 p.m. Stop by for a visit and request a copy of the next title.

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.

Dunkirk Secondary School Musical Club “Seussical” dress rehearsal for senior citizens

Secondary School auditorium, 75 W. Sixth St., 7 p.m. Free for community members over the age of 65.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series “Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mime!”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7 p.m. Nestor Bravo-Goldsmith, Director. Department of Theatre and Dance interactive production designed for children. General seating. General public $20 in advance, $25 door. Student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

Student Opera Theatre Association Opera Scenes

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. $5 students, $8 seniors, $10 general.

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, MARCH 3

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday – “Chautauqua County – an Angler’s Paradise” 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.

Reed Recital

SUNY Fredonia, The Garden at Reed Library, noon to 1 p.m. Performances by School of Music students.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

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

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 Memorial Library Voyagers program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For students in grades 4 through 8.

VFW Memorial Post flea market

2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors, 50-50 drawing, drawing for two free fish fry dinners. Proceeds benefit veterans. Food available for purchase,including fish fries. Full service bar.

Fluvanna Historical Society sleigh rides

The Meeting House, 3502 Fluvanna Ave. Ext., 4 to 8:30 p.m. Price is donation or join the Historical Society. Book a ride at the website www.fluvannahistory.com or call 716 804-7163.

Mis/Communication: The Power of Language in Contemporary Art Exhibition opening reception

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 to 9 p.m.

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

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

Dunkirk Secondary School Musical Club presents: “Seussical”

Secondary School auditorium, 75 W. Sixth St., 7 p.m. Tickets: $8.75. See https://dssmusicals.booktix.com/

Student Opera Theatre Association Opera Scenes

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. $5 students, $8 seniors, $10 general.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series “Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mime!”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7 p.m. Nestor Bravo-Goldsmith, Director. Department of Theatre and Dance interactive production designed for children. General seating. General public $20 in advance, $25 door. Student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

Chautauqua Striders St. Pat’s Dash

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown. for start, finish and pre- and – post race activities. Pre-register $25 adults, $18 youth, under 18. 3 mile walk or run. Complimentary food, refreshments after the run. Awards. Enter at www.runsignup.com/stpatsdash

Westfield United Methodist Church benefit pancake breakfast

101 E. Main St., 8 to 10 a.m. Cash donations accepted. Menu includes pancakes with sausage and sausage gravy over biscuits with coffee, tea or juice. Proceeds benefit the Apple Seed Nursery school.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees breakfast meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees invited.

VFW Memorial Post flea market

2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors, 50-50 drawing, drawing for two free fish fry dinner. Proceeds benefit veterans. Food available for purchase. Full service bar. Breakfast menu: Danish, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits, fresh brewed coffee. Lunch menu: homemade soup of the day, pizza, wings.

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.

Fluvanna Historical Society sleigh rides

The Meeting House, 3502 Fluvanna Ave. Ext., 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Price is donation or join the Historical Society. Book a ride at the website www.fluvannahistory.com or call 716 804-7163

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.

Student Opera Theatre Association Opera Scenes

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 2 p.m. $5 students, $8 seniors, $10 general.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series “Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mime!”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 2 p.m. Nestor Bravo-Goldsmith, Director. Department of Theatre and Dance interactive production designed for children. General seating. General public $20 in advance, $25 door. Student/child $5 advance, $10 door. Another performance at 7 p.m.

Book Launch for Rebecca Cuthbert’s poetry collection “In Memory of Exoskeletons”

Downtown Brew, 13 Water St., Fredonia, 3 p.m. A reading and book talk is followed by a book signing.

Dunkirk Secondary School Musical Club presents: “Seussical”

Secondary School auditorium, 75 W. Sixth St., 7 p.m. Tickets: $8.75. See https://dssmusicals.booktix.com/

Fredonia Wind Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

Fluvanna Historical Society sleigh rides

The Meeting House, 3502 Fluvanna Ave. Ext., 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Price is donation or join the Historical Society. Book a ride at the website www.fluvannahistory.com or call 716 804-7163

Wedding Show

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, noon to 4 p.m. Free admission, bridal basket drawings, $5 miimosa bar, florist, photographers, planning, travel, bakers, spas, catering, DJ/photo booth.

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.

Fredonia Oboe Day Recital

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 1 p.m.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series “Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mime!”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 2 p.m. Nestor Bravo-Goldsmith, Director. Department of Theatre and Dance interactive production designed for children. General seating. General public $20 in advance, $25 door. Student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy new director reception

CWC office, 71 E. Fairmount Ave., Jamestown, 2 to 4 p.m. Formal introduction of new executive director at 2:30 p.m. Free event, open to the public. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments served.

Dunkirk Secondary School Musical Club presents: “Seussical”

Secondary School auditorium, 75 W. Sixth St., 3 p.m. Tickets: $8.75. See https://dssmusicals.booktix.com/

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, MARCH 6

Youth Series: Freedom Flight

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. 10 a.m. Original songs and an array of characters pop right out of the past to relive the turbulence and hope of the underground railroad. Reserve seats by calling 716 484-7070. Student admission is $5.