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.

Sheridan Cemetery Association meeting

Sheridan Historical Society building, Route 20 and Center Road, 7 p.m. Election of directors and transaction of business. All lot owners eligible to attend.

Guest Artist Recital: Christopher Blaha, tuba

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Fredonia Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m.

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.

Valley Historical

Society meeting Main and Lester streets, Sinclairville, 7 p.m. Guest speaker, Todd Langworthy, Pomfret historian. Anyone interested in local history welcome. For details, call Larry Barmore at 16 663-1261.

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 and Vocal Jazz Combo

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.

Student Research and Creativity Exposition OSCAR Expo

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, noon to 4 p.m.

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

Juneteenth Committee Taste of the South dinner

Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m. Take-out only. Southern style African American down home barbecue featuring barbecued ribs, barbecued chicken, shredded pork, macaroni and cheese, green beans with white potatoes, sweet potato casserole, corn on the cob, banana pudding, sweet potato pie. For details and tickets, call Laurie at 716 785-7900. Reservations required.

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.

Fredonia Jazz Workshop presents:Fredonia Jazz Ensemble

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

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.

Spring quilt show

Allegheny Community Center, 42 Clark St., Warren, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $5, students free. Special exhibits, vendors, three raffles. Over 400 quilts onsite.

Together we Bloom presents Children’s Mental Health Awareness Fair

260 Central Ave., Silver Creek 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Variety of information regarding mental health and local agencies, demonstrations, craft table, face painting, food, games. Free event. Later at 6:30 p.m. family movie night at same location features the movie “Inside Out. Also popcorn and a quick discussion about emotions. “

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.

Faculty Recital: Joe Dan Harper, tenor and Anne Kissel, piano

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 12 p.m.

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.

Brocton Fire Co. chicken barbecue

Fire Hall, 80 Lake Ave., 11 a.m. to sold out. Half chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans and roll. $15 per dinner. No presale tickets.

Spring quilt show

Allegheny Community Center, 42 Clark St., Warren, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5, students free. Special exhibits, vendors, three raffles. Over 400 quilts onsite.

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.

Benefit for Caley Warner

The Brew Chamber at the Mill, 12 Boswell St., Ripley, 12:30 to 6 p.m. $10 donation at the door. Music from 4 to 6 p.m. Bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. for $25 for those who choose to play. Chinese auction, 50-50 tickets. Cash bar and food available. Caley is a 14-year-old who is was in a bad accident and suffered a broken back. Proceeds go toward her medical bills and recovery.

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.

Fredonia Jazz Combos

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

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

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

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. Another show at 1 p.m. Limited seating.

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.

Evergreen Lawn Cemetery annual meeting

Hanover Center Fire Hall, Hanover Road. Time TBD.

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

L.E.A.F. workshop: Composting 101 Green Heron Growers, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman, 6 to 8 p.m. Come with questions and dressed ready to learn out in the field. The Heron Farm Store will be open. To register or for details, email cks83@cornell.edu

Fenton Lecture Series: Jamestown Trolleys

Fenton History Center, dining room, 17 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Presenter: Bob Johnston. Free event. Also on Facebook and Zoom.

Evergreen Lawn Cemetery meeting

Hanover Center Fire Hall, Hanover Road, Silver Creek, 7 p.m.Everyone who owns a grave or has loved ones in the cemetery is welcome to attend

THURSDAY, MAY 11

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: F.A.B. Fiber Arts in Brocton 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Bring own project or work on one to be donated.

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

“Come to the Table” event for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Chautauqua County

Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Doors open at 5 p.m., live table auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission $20. Hors d’oeuvres, raffles, live entertainment, cash bar and more. Guests can bid on themed tablescapes created by local artisans and CASA volunteers. CASA provides support for abused and neglected children in the county.

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. Internationally- known Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo and his longtime collaborator Ken Peplowski, clarinet and sax, will perform. Information and tickets are online at www.fredoniajazzsociety.com. This special event has a higher admission price.

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

64 on the Rocks, 64 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar CHamber member businesses can send two people at no cost. $10 for non-member businesspeople or for additional member attendees above the two free. Bring business cards for door prize drawings. Attendees should come prepared to give a quick overview of their business. Pre-registration helpful

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, 6:45 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, MAY 12

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.

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

SATURDAY, MAY 13

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.

Child Advocacy Program (CAP) Step Up for Kids 5K

Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue. Cyclists check-in 8:30 a.m. Race starts at 9:00 a.m. Walkers/runners check-in 9 a.m. Race starts at 10 a.m. $300 Registration fee includes: Timing chip, bib, and long sleeve event shirt. Trackqua will time the event electronically with disposable chips. Participants who register by May 1 will receive a shirt. Registration closes May 10. There will be NO registration at the event.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Wildflowers and Pollinators

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Reservations by April 6. Call 716 569-2345.

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.

The Pet Pantry’s Mother’s Day weekend craft show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $1 adult admission. Door prizes. Free parking.

Chautauqua Master Gardeners annual plant sale

JCC Science Building, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs. Gently used gardening books, equipment and garden art. Master Gardeners from the Helpline will be available to answer gardening questions and do soil testing.

WNY Regional Maker Faire

Lake Shore High School,959 Beach Road, Angola, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 40 makers will present and discuss their work. Many will instruct attendees on creating their make-and-take projects. Free advanced tickets at wnyregion.makerfaire.com

Girl Scouts of WNY Unicorn Party

Darwin R. Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All girls in PreK (going into kindergarten in the fall), kindergarten and first grade are invited to come and bring friends. Free party. To make a reservation, contact heather.chopra@gswny.org. Scholarships for Girl Scouts are available.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Holiday-themed craft day

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. Make a Mother’s Day craft.

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

Findley Lake Wine Walk

Main Street, 1 to 5 p.m. Sample and purchase local wines, shop at local restaurants and shops, enjoy music by Slim and Red. Complimentary wine glass. Admission $20 presale, $25 at the door. Online tickets at the Secret Cubby. Event for ages 21+.

Leon Historical Society Mother’s Day Tea

Leon Historical Church, corner of Route 62, 2 p.m.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance from 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is pork medallions, au gratin potatoes, vegetable, bread and a cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up.

Patterson After Dark library fund-raiser

Patterson Library, S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $40 each. See pattersonlib.org. Food, drink from local wineries, breweries, restaurants and library supporters. Jazz duo offers music in the atrium. Complimentary on-site child care for school-age children of ticket holders.

Concert: Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. The group performs a variety of numbers from pop to classical, all of which encourage using your voice to advocate for yourself, for others, and for living authentically. TIckets: $25 adults, $20 Opera House members, $10 students.

SUNDAY, MAY 14

The Pet Pantry’s Mother’s Day weekend craft show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 adult admission. Door prizes. Free parking.

MONDAY, MAY 15

First Job Workshop for Teens

James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free event. Learn to build a resume, job search tips and preparing for interviews. Pre-register at 716 484-7135 ext. 226.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Author Talk with Jenean Roth 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 to 7:30 p.m.