TUESDAY, APRIL 25

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. For ages 0 to 5 and a grownup.

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.

Mobile Food Pantry

Silver Creek Fire Department, 172 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Receive a food box filled with nutritional items. Drive-up pickup strongly recommended. Call 716 934-3240 for details.

SOAR Chapter

4-1 meeting

USW Local 2693 Union Hall, Fourth Street, Dunkirk, noon. All SOAR members and retirees invited. For details, call James Bickhart at 716 366-1485.

Portland, Pomfret, Dunkirk Sewer District meeting

Dunkirk Town Hall, 4737 Willow Road, Dunkirk, 3 p.m. Open to the public.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore and More 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For kids

in grades PreK-3.

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.

Jamestown Coin Club meeting

Herman Kent Post 777, (Celoron Legion), 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, Doors open at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 7. Door prizes, raffles, coin auction. Guests welcome at no charge. Annual membership $10. For details, call 716 720-1591.

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.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment

meeting

Laona Church, 9636 Wilson Road, Fredonia, 7 p.m. All members invited.

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.

Erie Philharmonic

presents: Appalachian Spring

PennWest, 205 Meadville St., Edinboro, 7:30 p.m. Free concert. For details, see eriephil.org

Fredonia Wind Orchestra

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert 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 26

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

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

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

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: Gowanda Central School Art Show

39 W. Main St., 4 to 8 p.m.

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m. Project: Mason jar beaded wind chimes.

African Drumming Ensemble

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

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

THEATREWORKS USA presents: The Lightning Thief

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Student Percy Jackson is the prime suspect in the theft of Zeus’ master lightning bolt and must solve the riddle of the Oracle. Reserve seats by calling 716 484-7070. Student tickets $5.

Veterans 4 Christ coffee and conversation

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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool Storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Reading, singing, rhymes and crafts for ages 2 to 5. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School Age Storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts games and other activities for ages 6 to 12.. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.

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 Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 p.m. Project: Mason jar beaded wind chimes

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Learn to Knit

43 Main St., Silver Creek 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration requested, call 716 934-3468. Ages 11 and up. All skill levels welcome. Need not attend all sessions. Bring 10/10.5 needles (bamboo for beginners and a light-colored worsted weight yarn #4.

Gelli Plate Print Making at Patterson Library

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 to 3 p.m. Instructor: Melissa Meyers. Free class, supplies provided.

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.

Darwin R. Library presents: Master Builders

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Build with LEGOs, Magformers, Lincoln Logs, Snap Circuits, Marble Runs, Construx, Cubelets and more. Weekly challenges and prizes. All children welcome. Caretakers must remain in the building. No registration required

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Gardening Q & A with Kristen Pochopin

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Learn from the president of the Silver Creek Hanover Garden CLub. Register at 716 934-3468.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:45 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents “Romeo and Juliet”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Ted Sharon, director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

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/

College Choir and Chamber Choir

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast

Chautauqua Suites, Meeting and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Check-in at 8 a.m. with a buffet breakfast prepared, program begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. $22 Chamber members or $26 for non-members. Advanced registration required. See www.chautauquachamber.org. Guests: State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, moderator: John D’Agostino.

Leon Firemen’s Auxiliary annual rummage and bake sale

Leon Fire Hall, Leon-New Albion Road, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: “Justice for Ukraine and the 1934 Trial: Rise of Hitlerism”

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, and via Zoom, noon to 2 p.m. Presenter: David Crane, doemwe Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Guest speakers: Senator George Borello, Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, Judge John Ward and WJTN Announcer, Dennis Webster. For details, call 716 483-6646.

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 and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons are welcome to join for role-playing adventures. For details, contact the library director.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: “Exploring Your Google Account”

7 Day St., Fredoia, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Overview will include Google Mail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Calendar and more. To register call 716 672-8051. Free of charge.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Voyagers 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For grades 4 through 8.

Susan Gutierrez Paintings at the Octagon Gallery at Patterson Library

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 to 7 p.m.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5: featuring SON 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary drink from the RPTI bar, charcuterie, live music. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.

Ukulele Jam

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

Folk in Fredonia presents: Monroe Crossing

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals. Adults: $20, Opera House members: $18, students: $10.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents “Romeo and Juliet”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Ted Sharon, director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

String Chamber Ensembles

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, 7 to 11 a.m.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Brocton Fire Department, 80 Lake Ave., 9 a.m. to noon. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at on.ny.gov/3KjT7Hj. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 753-4481.

Leon Firemen’s Auxiliary annual rummage and bake sale

Leon Fire Hall, Leon-New Albion Road, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bag sale at noon.

Fredonia Literary Festival

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center. Local author Rebecca Cuthbert will participate in a vendor table and reading at 10 a.m.

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.

Villenova Cemetery cleanup

Cemetery Road, South Dayton, 10 a.m. Volunteers needed to help clear tree branches and rake and clear winter debris. Bring own rakes, tools, gloves, water and Super Duper donuts will be provided.

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: Wagner’s “Champion”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 12 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. The opera is sung in English with English subtitles.

Jamestown Skating Club “Skate the Red Carpet” spring show

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., 1 p.m. Features wide variety of talented skaters, from “Snowplow Sam” beginners to United States Figure Skating Gold Medalists as well as former Disney on Ice stars.$10 at the door. Another show at 6 p.m.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: a concert tribute to Willie Nelson to celebrate his 90th birthday with the Panfil Brothers

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. See www.gowandahollywoodtheater.com for ticket information. $20.,

Ace Frehley

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Opening act: Jamestown’s Hot at Bats. Prices:$29.50 to $35 including fees.

Celebrate the Beatles with Not Norman at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance at InSpirejamestown.com or $15 at the door.

Cinema Series: “Champions”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church St., 7:30 p.m. Woody Harrelson stars in the hilarious and heart-warming story of a man mandated to manage a team with intellectual disabilities.$7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

First United Presbyterian Church Joint Service (Silver Creek and Dunkirk)

Silver Creek First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, 9:30 a.m. Followed by brunch. No service in Dunkirk.

Concerto Competition

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1 p.m.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents “Romeo and Juliet”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Ted Sharon, director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

Basket raffle benefit for Nick Morrison and family

Dom Polski, 179 Lakeshore Drive E., Dunkirk. During the Hooman Band, 3 to 7 p.m. Nick is receiving treatment for adenoid cystic carcinoma.

MONDAY, MAY 1

Marijuana legalization forums

Harbor Hotel, Dunham Ave., Celoron from 9 to 11 a.m. or SUNY Fredonia Williams Center from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Free events, open to the public. Reservations appreciated at QUATTRONE@sheriff.us or call 716 753-4900. Speaker: Kevin Sabet, Ph.D.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: G.N.O.M.E.S. Library Volunteer Group 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m. Topic: community involvement.

TUESDAY, MAY 2

Audubon Community Nature Center Trail Guide training

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 a.m. to noon. Learn to lead groups of 6 to 12 students, usually ages 3 to 12 along the trails during their school field trips. Training takes place both indoors and outdoors. Bring a lunch if staying for the optional 1 to 3 p.m. natural history walk. Reservations appreciated. Call 716 569-2345.

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.

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 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For kids in grades PreK-3.

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.

Cinema Series: “Champions”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church St., 7:30 p.m. Woody Harrelson stars in the hilarious and heart-warming story of a man mandated to manage a team with intellectual disabilities.$7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

World Mallets Ensemble

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

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

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

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.

Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals and Jamestown Young Professionals panel discussion

Athenaeum Hotel, Chautauqua Institution. Registration and networking at 2 p.m. Presentation begins at 2:30 p.m. with panelists Emily Morris, Brian Rovegno, Erica Rose and Vanessa Weinert. A networking happy hour follows the discussion. Complimentary first drink, light appetizers. Free event open to professionals of all ages. Register by April 24 at chqmarketingpaneldiscussion.eventbrite.com

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

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Write Focus Writers’ group 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m.

Movies at the Reg – “Funny Pages” 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. A high school drop-out and aspiring cartoonist finds an unwilling teacher and unwitting friend in a former low-level comic artist.. Tickets $7 and $1 theater restoration fee

DownBeat Award-Winning New Jazz Orchestra

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

THURSDAY, MAY 4

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool Storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Reading, singing, rhymes and crafts for ages 2 to 5. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School Age Storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts games and other activities for ages 6 to 12.. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Gelli Plate Print Making at Patterson Library

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 to 3 p.m. Instructor: Melissa Meyers. Free class, supplies provided.

Designer Bag Bingo to benefit Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, 5 p.m. $30 for a single ticket. Can purchase additional cards and wallet cards for $1 each. Attendees can bring own food and beverages. To pre-purchase, see CHPC.care/bags

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 presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 p.m. Discussion of engaging novels. Call 716 366-2511 to reserve a copy of the book of the month.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Paint a flowerpot

43 Main St., Silver Creek 6 p.m. Pre-registration required, call 716 934-3468. For all ages and skill levels. All materials provided. Dress for mess.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:45 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Spring Fling

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. $15 cash or check. The 13-member cast is directed by Libby Cardy-Sciarrino and Rick Mathews.

JCC Rock Ensembles Spring Jam

Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., Scharmann Theatre, 7 p.m. Open to the public, directed by Bill Eckstrom.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents “Lear” by Young Jean Lee

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door

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/.

Saxophone Ensemble and Quartets

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

FRIDAY, MAY 5

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Wildlife Encounters with TSE Wildlife

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Learn to Knit

43 Main St., Silver Creek 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration requested, call 716 934-3468. Ages 11 and up. All skill levels welcome. Need not attend all sessions. Bring 10/10.5 needles (bamboo for beginners and a light-colored worsted weight yarn #4.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10+. Registration not required.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons are welcome to join for role-playing adventures. For details, contact the library director.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Voyagers 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For grades 4 through 8

Westfield-Barcelona Community Chamber of Commerce First Friday street fair event

Downtown Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Vendors and entertainment. For details, contact Staunzie Grady at sgrady@chqchamber.org. Today’s theme is CInco de Mayo.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Spring Fling

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. $15 cash or check. The 13-member cast is directed by Libby Cardy-Sciarrino and Rick Mathews.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents “Lear” by Young Jean Lee

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

SATURDAY, MAY 6

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, 7 to 11 a.m.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To become a vendor, call organizer Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting

Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees invited.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 Mother’s Day Craft Show

201 Aldrich St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jewelry, towels, quilts, rag dolls, wreaths, food and kitchen companies and so much more. Basket raffle, 50/50. Food available for purchase.

Spring Sportsman and Gun Show

Chautauqua Suites Hotel and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibitors and sportsman seminars. $5 admission for adults. Breakfast and lunch specials, accommodations available.

Wine Dash 3 Miler

21 Brix, Portland, 9:30 a.m. registration. $50, $25 kids 16 and under. Proceeds benefit local high school athletes and Be Kind Initiative. Free event gift and complimentary glass of 21 Brix wine for pre-registered participants. Collecting canned goods and personal hygiene supplies.

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.

Findley Lake Community craft show

FIndley Lake Fire Hall, Main Street, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local vendors, local baked snacks, hot beverages. Free admission.

YWCA 5K run/walk

YWCA Lake Lodge, 185 E. Ave., Lakewood, 10 a.m. $20. Raise funds to help adolescence parents in the TEAM program.

Jamestown Walking Tours: Riverside

Starts and ends in front of the National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for potential members, $5 for Fenton History members, ages 17 and under, free. Led by local historian Amanda Brainard. Call 716 664-6256 for reservations and details.

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.

Grape Discovery Center Mother’s Day Wine Tea

8305 W. Main St., Westfield, noon to 2 p.m. See www.grapediscoverycenter.com for details and tickets.

Art and Architecture On Screen: Vermeer – The Blockbuster Exhibition

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 students.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater – The Great Wide Open presents: A Tribute to Tom Petty

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. $20.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents “Lear” by Young Jean Lee

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Reg Lenna Theater for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. The Supreme Court Justice RBG shares her life of facing obstacles and taking stands for ordinary people facing challenges in this uplifting event. $24 to $57 including fees.

Fredonia College Symphony

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

SUNDAY, MAY 7

Spring Sportsman and Gun Show

Chautauqua Suites Hotel and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exhibitors and sportsman seminars. $5 admission for adults. Breakfast and lunch specials, accommodations available.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Register by calling 716 569-2345.

Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County scrabble fest

12 Park Place, Fredonia. Details TBA.Player fee $25. Play begins at 3 p.m. Prizes. Pre-registration requested.

Western New York Chamber Orchestra presents: Classics 4: Masterworks

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 4 p.m. General seating, general public $20, student/child free in advance. Glen Cortese, Conductor.

MONDAY, MAY 8

Sheridan VFW Auxiliary Post 6390 meeting

Post 6390, 2556 W. Route 20, Sheridan, 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 9

Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Live, interactive performance addressing the experiences of Anne Frank and other young people during the Holocaust. Pre-registration required. Call 716 483-8656.Other shows at 1:15, 7 p.m.

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 Memorial Library presents: Explore and More 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For kids in grades PreK-3.

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.

Public Astronomy Night

SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 9 p.m. Limited space. Pre-registration required. See https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/physics/fredonia-public-astronomy-nights