THURSDAY, OCT. 12

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’ 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.

United Senior Council of Chautauqua County

meeting

Lakewood American Legion, 174 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood, 10 a.m. Enter on the far side of the building. Bring toothbrushes or toothpaste to be donated to the OFA for needy seniors.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardcover $1, paperback $.50, children’s $.25 each or 5/$1, DVD $1, audiobook $1, miscellaneous items as marked. Quality donations appreciated.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School-age

storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 5 to 12. Stories, crafts, games and other activities.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool

storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes and fun crafts.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.

Fall Foliage train rides

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, 11 a.m. 3 hour round trip through Oil Creek valley, museum, gift shop, concessions. Coach tickets: adults $20, seniors $18, kids 2 to 12 $14. See www.octrr.org.

Benefit for Hayley Smock

Trillium Lodge, 6830 Main St., Cherry Creek, 4 to 7 p.m. Taco bar, basket raffle, karaoke with Sally Marsh. To donate, call Darlene at 716 499-1618. Hayley has been diagnosed with myeloma

Barker R. Library computer class: Learning Libby

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Learn the reading app/website to download electronic books and online audiobooks. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. Can bring own smart device/laptop or borrow a library laptop.

John T. Murray Post 1017 Auxiliary meatloaf dinner

111 Deer St., Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m. Take-outs only. Includes meat loaf, mashed potatoes, salad, bread, vegetable and dessert for a $12 donation. Call Pat at 716 341-1328 for tickets.

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, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. For ages 5 to 12. Free build or pick a challenge card. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

County History Lecture: Gleanings from the Ellis-Rowley House

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Gail Dash, Todd Langworthy and other area historians were able to go through this well-known landmark on Route 60 and discovered a treasure trove of artifacts. Free admission, donations accepted.

First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk organ recital

19 W. Fourth St., 7 p.m. Features SUNY Fredonia Senior Lecturer Dr. JiHyun Woo.

Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Seasonal activities discussed. Open to the public free of charge. Beginners welcome. For details, email ccba1870@gmail.com

Sinclairville Library conversation regarding grant

15 Main St. and online, 7 p.m. Discuss library accessibility. Contact 716 962-5885 for details.

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, OCT. 13

Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.

Johnny Appleseed Festival

Sheffield Memorial Park, Sheffield , PA.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program – Developing Good Bedtime Routines

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609.

Fall Foliage train rides

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, 11 a.m. 3 hour round trip through Oil Creek valley, museum, gift shop, concessions. Coach tickets: adults $20, seniors $18, kids 2 to 12 $14. See www.octrr.org.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog lunch

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 2 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 5 p.m. Hardcover $1, paperback $.50, children’s $.25 each or 5/$1, DVD $1, audiobook $1, miscellaneous items as marked. Quality donations appreciated.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10 and up. No registration required. For all skill levels.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations. Museum admission must be purchased.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy rain barrel workshop

CWC office, 71 E. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, 3:30 p.m. Free, open to the public. Learn how to set up, install and maintain a rain barrel. RSVP to bethany@chautauquawatershed.org

Movies at the Reg: “Haunted Mansion”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 4 p.m. Inspired by the theme park classic attraction. Tickets $6 and $1 restoration fee.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Ukulele classes with Helen Smit

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 6 p.m. $25 for the set of sessions which run through Oct. 20. To register, call 716 672-8051. Instructor will have everything needed, but attendees can bring their own ukuleles if desired.

Collins Library presents: free concert by Creekbend

2341 Main St., Collins. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7. For details, call 716 532-5129.

Steinway Artist Concert to benefit the Marvin House

2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $20. Mozart Club presents Dr. William J. Newbrough. Call 716 488-6206 for tickets and details.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “School of Rock – The Musical”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.

Folk in Fredonia presents: Doug DeJoe

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Born and raised in Fredonia, DeJoe has written and recorded music in Nashville and toured extensively. Russ St. George will open for him. $20 adults, $18 members, $10 students.

Orchesis Fall Showcase

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Claudette Sorel Visiting Artist Valerie Coleman, Chamber Ensemble recita

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