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 spring

craft fair

FIndley Lake Fire Hall, Main Street, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local vendors, local baked snacks, hot beverages, 50-5o raffle. Lunch menu. Free admission. Proceeds benefit the Alexander Findley Community Library.

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.

Main Street Studios Community Theatre Project auditions for “Guys and Dolls”

Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, noon to 5 p.m. Entrance in the rear off the municipal parking lot. Prepare a one-minute monologue and 32 bars of music from the show or something similar.

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.

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.

Main Street Studios Community Theatre Project auditions for “Guys and Dolls”

Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, noon to 4 p.m. Entrance in the rear off the municipal parking lot. Prepare a one-minute monologue and 32 bars of music from the show or something similar. Dance call 4 to 5 p.m.

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.

Harp Day performances

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Room 1080. Guest Artist Recital by harpist Elizabeth Yeoh-Wang at 1 p.m. Grand Finale Concert at 4:30 p.m.

Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County scrabble fest

12 Park Place, Fredonia. Details TBA. 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

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

Sheridan VFW Auxiliary Post 6390 meeting

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

Chautauqua’s Got Talent Third Night competition

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See inspirejamestown@gmail.com for details. $14 presale, $18 day of show.

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.

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.

Dunkirk Memorial Unit 62 Auxiliary monthly meeting

Post 62, 211 Central Ae., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Nomination and election of auxiliary officers.

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: “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.

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

Lake Shore Coin Club meeting

Dunkirk Elks Club, 428 Central Ave., 7 p.m. Guests welcome.

Movies at the Reg: “Somewhere in Queens”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Ray Romano as a father who risks everything to help his basketball star son have a shot at a better life. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.

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

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.

“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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family STEAM Night: “The Three Chihuahuas Find a Home”

15 Main St.,6 to 7 p.m. Local author Kathleen Lombardo will read and discuss her picture book about friendship and dreams coming true. Special guest appearance by the chihuahuas following the reading.

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.

Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting

Cassadaga Memorial Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 7 p.m. County Auxiliary Memorial Service to be conducted; nomination of 2023-2024 county officers. All units encouraged to have a representative in attendance.

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

Sinclairville Free Library Write Circle

15 Main St., 9 a.m. Hybrid program for writers. Call 716 962-5885 for the online link or for in-person meeting registration.

Sinclairville Samplers

Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, fun with friends creating together.

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.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Limited to 15 people. Led by curator Maria Ferguson. Adults $12; Seniors, military, students $10, children under 6 $6. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations.

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

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Learning LIBBY for electronic books

7 Day St., Fredonia, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. Bring own laptop or borrow one. Free of charge.

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. $30 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.

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

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

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family history

15 Main St., 10 a.m. Program for anyone interested in genealogy and writing to preserve family history.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Learn about tortoises with Sun-Dance-Kids Farms

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Hear a story, meet some tortoises and learn about them. Free event, all welcome but registration is required. Call 716 672-8051.

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.

Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk

Bentley Nature Preserve, Bentley Avenue, Jamestown, 2 p.m. Leader: local naturalist Jack Gulvin. Dress for the weather. RSVP required. Call 716 664-2166. Sponsored by Chautauqua County Watershed Conservancy.

MONDAY, MAY 15

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: author visit with Jenean Roth

15 Main St.,noon. The author presents her new release, “Cassie.” Copies available for purchase and signing.

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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: in-person book club

15 Main St., 7 p.m. This month’s selection: “Love, Lucy.”

Chautauqua’s Got Talent semifinals competition

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See inspirejamestown@gmail..com for details. $14 presale, $18 day of show.

TUESDAY, MAY 16

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.

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.

Cooking Fun with Fresh Herbs with Jamestown Public Market

James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., 5 to 7 p.m. Free cooking demos, samples.

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Community Conversations with HOPE Chautauqua 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m. Topic: Medication safety, intro to Prevention Works.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts free classic movie: “Rebecca” (Hitchcock)

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. 1940 film stars Joan Fontaine and Lawrence Olivier.

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 17

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

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

Movies at the Reg – “Big Fish” 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 20th anniversary of the film starring Billy Crudup, Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney as a son tries to learn about his father’s life.. Tickets $5 and $1 theater restoration fee

Balltown Cemetery Association public meeting

Hanover Center Fire Hall, 11919 Hanover Road, Silver Creek, 7 p.m.

Arkwright Summit Cemetery Association meeting

James Prince residence, 2070 Route 83, Forestville. All interested welcome. For details, call 716 467-0886.

Observatory Lecture: Get Ready for Upcoming Solar Eclipses

Martz-Kohl Observatory, Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Presenter: NASA Eclipse Ambassador Tom Traub. Q &A after talk, tours, viewing opportunities through the big telescopes as weather permits.

THURSDAY, MAY 18

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

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.

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.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

Girl Scouts of WNY Unicorn Party

Mayville Public Library, 92 S. Erie St., Mayville, 6 to 6:45 p.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.

WRFA presents: Arts on Fire LIVE – Fredonia Guitar Quintet

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, cash bar and preshow gathering in pre-function room (elevator to 3) doors at 6 p.m. All performances in media studio (elevator to 3R) door at 6:45, performance at 7 p.m. Be part of the live studio audience. $12 per ticket and $1 convenience fee. Directed by Dr. James Piorkowski.

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.

Chautauqua County History Lecture: The Brotherhood of the New Life

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Presenter: Jeff Adams gives an illustrated lecture exploring a past “religious cult” led by Thomas Lake Harris. Free admission, donations accepted.

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 19

Sinclairville Free Library Write Circle

15 Main St., 9 a.m. Hybrid program for writers. Call 716 962-5885 for the online link or for in-person meeting registration.

Sinclairville Samplers

Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, fun with friends creating together.

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.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Limited to 15 people. Led by curator Maria Ferguson. Adults $12; Seniors, military, students $10, children under 6 $6. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations.

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.

Stockton cleanup days

Residents can deliver items to the highway department storage building, 4696 W. Railroad Ave., Stockton from 3 to 6 p.m. Not accepting tires, liquid waste, paint, oils, batteries, computers, or appliances with freon.

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

Commencement Eve Pops: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. Level I: $35. Level II: $30; Level III: $25; Level IV: $20. Some of Fredonia’s very best student vocalists join with the Western New York Chamber Orchestra and the Fredonia Chamber Choir. Songs from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats,” “Evita.” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Sunset Boulevard” and more.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Jersey Boys”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. $25. Call 716 483-1095.

Free Outdoor Movie Night – Disney’s “Strange World”

Chautauqua Safety Village, 2695 Route 394, Ashville, dusk, around 8:15 p.m. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Snacks available for purchase. No outside food or beverages.

SATURDAY, MAY 20

Kinzua Cup Walleye Tournament – Big Fish Bradford

$300/team, enters you into the Saturday Big Fish and Kinzua Cup on Sunday. See social media @willowcreeksportsmanclub

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.

Audubon Community Nature Center plant exchange and sale

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donate plants that are disease-free for partial credit toward purchases. Audubon native plants, annuals, perennial plants, trees, shrubs. Also nurseries will be present with plants for sale and other garden vendors. Free admission.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market warm weather location, Church Street, Barker Common, downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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.

Stockton cleanup days

Residents can deliver items to the highway department storage building, 4696 W. Railroad Ave., Stockton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Not accepting tires, liquid waste, paint, oils, batteries, computers, or appliances with freon.

Veterans 4 Christ brunch

41 E.. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans and guest.

Fredonia Food Pantry

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetery meeting

Cemetery Hill Road, 10 a.m. All lot owners and the public invited.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration needed, call 716 934-3468. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. For ages 5 to 12.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Sundance Kids Farm

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come meet and learn about tortoises. No registration needed.

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: Mozart’s “Don Giovanni”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. The opera is sung in Italian with English subtitles.

Cassadaga Lakes clean-up

1 p.m., sponsored by Cassadaga Lakes Association.

St. John’s United Church of Christ ham dinner

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m., $13. Includes dessert. Pre-ordering no later than 10 days prior to the dinner strongly recommended. Call 716 366-0710.

Cinema Series: “Mafia Mamma”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church St., 7:30 p.m. Toni Collette stars as a mild-mannered suburban mom who inherits a mafia empire from her late grandfather and finds herself in the middle of a mob war. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Jersey Boys”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. $25. Call 716 483-1095.

Movies at the Reg: “Air”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. Ben Affleck directs a film about the game-changing partnership between a then-unknown Michael Jordan and Nike. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.

SUNDAY, MAY 21

Kinzua Cup Walleye Tournament – BIg Fish Bradford

$300/team, enters you into the Saturday Big Fish and Kinzua Cup on Sunday. See social media @willowcreeksportsmanclub

Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department chicken barbecue

22 Mill St., noon.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 Pick Your Prize Raffle

201 Aldrich St., 1 p.m. Played like towel bingo, 100 prizes. Also basket raffle, 50/50, Find the Joker, quarter raffle. Food available.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Jersey Boys”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. $25. Call 716 483-1095.

MONDAY, MAY 22

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: online book club

This month’s selection: “The Dictionary of Lost Words.” Call 716 962-5885 for the link.

Chautauqua’s Got Talent Finale Night competition

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See inspirejamestown@gmail..com for details. $14 presale, $18 day of show.