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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.

Town of Chautauqua public hearing

Town Hall, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 4 p.m. The proposed solar project will be discussed.

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. Open discussion.

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 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

CIAO (Chautauqua Italian American Organization) potluck luncheon

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Auditorium, 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, noon. Public invited. Non-members; $10. Call 716 680-0327 for reservations by May 14. Mail check to Nance Ortolano, 10 Carol Ave., Fredonia. Roast beef on weck provided as well as table settings, coffee and water. Members asked to bring a dish to pass pass serving utensil for 10 people and favorite drink. Bring take-out containers for leftovers if desired. Basket raffle.

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

Northern Chautauqua Quilting Companions

Harvest Chapel, 29 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:30 p.m. Program presentation: North Star Quilting. Guests welcome.

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

Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District board meeting

Conservation District building, 220 Fluvanna Ave., Suite 600, Jamestown, 8:30 a.m. Purpose: approve the district’s spending, projects and ensure the production of soil and water. With questions, or to attend, call 716 664-2351, ext. 5.

Prevention Works Teen Triple P Discussion Group: Coping with Teens Emotions

The Mental Health Association, 31 Water St. #7, Jamestown, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609. Zoom options available.

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.

Prevention Works Triple P Discussion Group: Developing Good Bedtime Routines

The Mental Health Association, 31 Water St. #7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. Parents of children 0 to 12 years old. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609. Zoom options available.

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.

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