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.

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.

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 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. Book fair in the Multipurpose Room begins at 10. Guests, memorial readings in the adjacent Blue Lounge at 4 p.m. Poetry readings begin at 6 p.m. in the Blue Lounge. Free, open to the public.

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.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble

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