TUESDAY,

APRIL 18

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.

Living Voices: Within the Silence

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Live, interactive performance helps the audience understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, imprisoning thousands of innocent Japanese American during WWII. Registration required. Call 716 483-6646. Other performances at 1 p.m.

Earth Day celebration

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, 1 to 4 p.m. Information tables, featured speakers, clothing swap, crafts, opportunity to receive a house plant. Sponsored by Greystone Nature Preserve.

All are welcome.

St. Rose of Lima roast pork dinner

11 Center St., Forestville, 3 to 6 p.m. Dine in or take out. $15 includes roast pork, creamy potatoes, green beans, salad, beverage and dessert.Gift basket raffle and 50-50 available. To benefit the Forestville Food Pantry. Sponsored by the St. Rose Society.

Youngerman Center Stroke/Head Injury Support Group meeting

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provide educational information and an opportunity to socialize and share experiences. Light refreshments provided. For details, call Julie Williams, coordinator, 716 673-4618.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore and More 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.

GriefShare Grief

support group

Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Call 716 679-0987 to register and for details.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 meat raffle

201 Aldrich St., 6 p.m. Warm weather meat raffle (hot dogs, sausage, chicken, steaks, burgers, etc. Basket raffle, 50/50, money raffle.

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.

Jazz Orchestra

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

Public Astronomy Night

SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 8 p.m. Limited space. Pre-registration required. See https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/physics/fredonia-public-astronomy-nights

WEDNESDAY,

APRIL 19

TOPS NY 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

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Bird Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. Meet by the main entrance. Field glasses and binoculars helpful, but not required. Tour leader: Craig D. Thompson. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, registration encouraged. Call 716 665-2473

City of Dunkirk

community cleanup event

Volunteer registration at noon under the Revitalize Dunkirk pop-up tent at the city pier. Trash bags, gloves provided. Pick up trash in the parks and public areas or help tend to selected landscaped areas throughout the city. For details, see revitalizedunkirk@gmail.com.

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.

TOPS NY 1094 meeting

Friendship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 3 p.m., meeting at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226

Knights of Columbus Council 929 spaghetti dinner

Corner of Third and Lynx streets, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. All you can eat spaghetti, Donation $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Homemade desserts extra. .

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

L.E.A.F. workshop: Sewing 101

JCC Carnahan Building, 241 James Ave., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. $5 per person. Adults can learn how to read a simple pattern, cut out fabric. Pin, sew straight lines, gather fabric, add trim and more. Make a handmade apron. Presented by Nancy Johnson, 4-H leader/teacher.. To register or for details about needed supplies to bring, email cks83@cornell.edu

Fredonia Keyboard Association

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 6 p.m

New Horizons Band

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Ripley School Board meeting

Ripley Central School, room 204, 6:30 p.m. Public welcome.

Chautauqua County Genealogical meeting

Cassadaga American Legion, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m. Presentation by Mark Woolley, owner of Riles & Woolley Funeral Home at 7 p.m. Topic: Histories of the Prospect Street Cemetery and Pioneer Cemetery on Bennett State Road, Forestville. Also will include local family histories associated. Public welcome. For details, call Ruth Nichols at 716 965-4321.

Imagine Forestville meeting

Forestville Meeting House, 37 Center St., 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Bob Bradigan shares his memories of Forestville. Community members invited. For details, call Aimee Rogers at 716 965-4321.

Movies at the Reg – “Mamma Mia”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 15th anniversary of the musical based on the music of ABBA starring Meryl Streep. Tickets $5 and $1 theater restoration fee.

Trombone Choir

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