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.

Triple P Positive Parenting Program (Teens)

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Jamestown, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Topic: Building Teenagers Survival Skills. Walk-ins welcome. Zoom options available. To register, email tracy@preventionworks.us

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.

Darwin R. Barker 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. No registration required. Caregivers must remain in building.

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

Triple P Positive Parenting Program (ages 0 to 12)

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. Topic: Managing fighting and aggression. Walk-ins welcome. Zoom options available. To register, email tracy@preventionworks.us

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.

Cassadaga clean-up

Cassadaga village residents can bring junk and neighborhood trash to the village barn at 288 Maple Ave. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exceptions: household garbage, appliances, electronics, hazardous waste.

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.

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.

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.

Children’s Interactive Festival

Downtown Warren, Second Avenue, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free event. Crafts, displays, magic show with John Beard, used book sale, costume parade, free comic books.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: art reception

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 2 p.m.

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.

Cinema Series: “Air”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church St., 7:30 p.m. Ben Affleck directs a film about the game-changing partnership between a then-unknown Michael Jordan and Nike.$7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

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.