Coming up …

TUESDAY, MAY 23

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m.

For ages 0 to 5 and a grownup

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.

Free Narcan training

Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, Fire Place Meeting Room 5 to 6 p.m. Learn to recognize an opioid overdose, administer naloxone and care for the individual until emergency services arrive. Upon completing the training program, a complimentary NARCAN kit will be provided. To register, email Debbie Ostroski at Ostroskd@chqgov.com. For questions about the event, email Vito Randazzo at Randazzv.ctr@chqgov.com

Chadwick Bay chapter of DeMolay (sponsored by Forest Masonic Lodge) spaghetti dinner

321 E. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit “The Battle Within Foundation,” an organization seeking awareness of PTSD, depression and suicide among members of the military. Event co-sponsored by Dunkirk/Irondequoit Lodge.

Patterson Library presents: “Faculty at the Fireside” program

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 p.m. Dr. Darrin Rogers will focus on research about sex offenders. A question and answer session will follow.

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.

Septic system maintenance workshop

Cornell Lake Erie Research Lab, 6592 W. Main Road, Portland, 6 p.m. Educational program presented by the Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance and the Chautauqua County Health Department, open to the public. Attendees who live in Chautauqua County eligible for a $50 rebate off a septic tank pump-out. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/septic-smart-for-lake-erie-town-of-portland-tickets-619954168607. Free pizza. Attendees eligible for door prizes and rebates.

Jamestown Coin Club meeting

Herman Kent Post 777, (Celoron Legion), 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, Doors open at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 7. Door prizes, raffles, coin auction. Guests welcome at no charge. Annual membership $10. For details, call 716 720-1591.

Sons of American Legion Squad 59 monthly meeting

156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Nominations will be voted on.

Fredonia Central School District presents: Advanced Music Program

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 7 p.m.

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.

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 24

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

SUNY Fredonia Secretarial/Clerical Retirees luncheon

Domus Fare, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 11:30 a.m.

Ladies of Legend at the Robert H. Jackson Center: Kate Stoneman lecture

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, noon. Honors the first female member of the New York State Bar Association, Kate Stoneman of Busti. For reservations, call 716 483-6646.

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

Dunkirk Historical Society dedication ceremony for Elnora Babcock roadside marker

627 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 4 p.m. Representing the city will be Mayor Wilfred Rosas and City Council members. Historical commentary by Traci Langworthy and City Historian Diane Andrasik. A reception follows at the Dunkirk Historical Museum, 513 Washington Ave. The marker honors Dunkirk resident Elnora Babcock for her efforts to secure the right to vote for women. An original manuscript of one of Babcock’s handwritten speeches will be on display along with other documents and photos. Remarks by Andrasik and the society’s president, Greg Catalano. Light refreshments. Those attending the reception should RSVP by leaving a message at 716 366-3797.

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

Imagine Forestville meeting and program

Forestville Meeting House (lower hotel), 37 Center St., 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker: Silver Creek Village Historian Lou Pelletter. Topic: “The Town of Hanover and the Civil War.” All are welcome. For details, call 716 965-4321.

Movies at the Reg: “Showing Up”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. A sculptor opening a new show has to balance her creative and personal lives. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.

THURSDAY, MAY 25

Prevention Works Teen Triple P Discussion Group: Reducing Family Conflict

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.

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.

Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Markets

Village Park, Routes 394 and 430, noon to 4 p.m. Food trucks, lunchtime music and more.

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.

Silver Creek Central School District presents: special appearance by actor/musician Gary Farmer

1 Dickinson St. Vendors will be onsite from 4:30 to 6:45 p.m., with Farmer taking the stage in the auditorium at 7 p.m. The high-profile Native American role model will discuss connecting with Indigenous students. The community is encouraged to attend.

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: Ukulele Jam

15 Main St., 6 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/.