WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18

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.

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

Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

Splash, 60 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Bring business cards for networking. Chamber members invited to bring two guests on charge. Any additional guests and non-members pay $10 each. Registration appreciated, see www.chqchamber.org

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Write Focus Author Chat with Clark Zlotchew, SUNY professor and local author

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave.. Business meeting at 6:30 p.m., speaker at 7 p.m. Norm Carlson, collections manager at the Fenton Historical Society will provide information on various Town of Busti records. Public welcome. For details, call President Ruth Nichols at 716 965-2656.

Movies at the Reg: “Stop Making Sense”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Considered the greatest concert film of all time, Jonathan Demme’s 1984 film uses music by the Talking Heads. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.

Lecture Series: The Origin and Evolution of Galaxies

Martz-Kohl Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Live speaker: physicist Mike Stafford. Also available via Zoom.

THURSDAY, OCT. 19

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.

New York State Department of Transportation Breakfast Club meeting

Demetri’s on the Lake, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 10 a.m.

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.

“Making Art and Making Political Agency Matter Together: An Evening with Eileen Myles”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3 p.m. Free talk, open to the public.

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.

Fredonia Jazz Festival Gala Opening Event

Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. Nick Finzer Quartet. Visit www.fredoniajazzsociety.com for details and event tickets.

YWCA Westfield Women of Distinction Gala

The Athenaeum Hotel, Chautauqua Institution, 3 South Lake Drive, Chautauqua. Cocktail reception at 6 p.m., dinner and awards at 7 p.m. $75 per person. M.C.: Doc Hamels. Call 716 326-2011. Valet parking available.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Cozy Mystery Book Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Call the library at 716 934-3468 to reserve this month’s book.

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.

WRFA presents: “Arts on Fire LIVE! – St. Vith”

Reg Lenna Medium Arts Studio, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, doors open at 6:45, performance at 7 p.m. $13 including fees.

Nightmare Castle

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Main St., Jamestown, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Includes Odyssey Hall, Studio Metro and the Spire Theater. Tickets $15 online and $20 at the door. See inspirejamestown.com

Guest Artist Recital: “Piano Potpourri,” Tony Caramia, piano

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

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. 20

Geology talk: “Rare Earth Elements in Pennsylvania Aged Coal Deposits”

SUNY Fredonia, Houghton Hall, Room 126, 9 a.m. Presenter: Reginal Spiller. Guests welcome, space is limited.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program – Hassle-free shopping

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.

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

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

Geology talk: “Conducting a Radiometric Survey in an Offshore United Nations Projected Biosphere, Guinea Bissau, West Africa”

SUNY Fredonia, McEwen Hall, Room 209, 11 a.m. Presenter: Reginal Spiller. Guests welcome,

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.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeon and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

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.

Roger Tory Peterson Exhibition Opening – Small Worlds, A Crow a Day and Plein Air

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations. Free for members, Museum admission must be purchased for non-members. Music by Mandy Majtan, charcuterie, cast bar. Gallery talk by Betsy Abbott at 7 p.m.

Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle

Herman Kent Celoron Legion Post 777, 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Contestants must register in advance. Cash prizes. Celebrity judges, performances. Admission $15. Proceeds benefit people with disabilities at The Resource Center.

Deschfest memorial fund-raiser to benefit Gabby Kranock

Palmer Opera House, 12 W. Main St., Cuba, 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit paralyzed accident victim Gabby Kranock. Admission $15, ages 12 and under free with an adult. Presale tickets include a complimentary raffle sheet featuring 25 tickets. Autograph tickets for Buffalo Bills all-time tackle leader Darryl Talley are $20 per autograph. Event includes comedy trivia from A Couple of N3rds, music by the Champs. For details see Deschfest.com

Jazz Festival Homecoming Concert – 20th anniversary Alumni Jazz Band, Jazz Orchestra

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Visit www.fredoniajazzsociety.com for details.

Harvest Moon Festival and Tours

Fredonia. Highlights local heroes and villains. Carriage tours 7 to 10 p.m., special late tour with Ivy Rivera, Psychic Medium at 11 p.m..

Comedy Night benefit for Chautauqua County Rural Ministry

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission $10. Also a 50/50 raffle and wine pull. Feature comics Alex Brady and Liz Reaves.

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

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

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public $25 advance, $30 at the door; student/child $10 advance, $15 door. Electropop opera written by Dave Malloy. Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord, Director; Dr. Paula Holcomb, Music Director.

Nightmare Castle

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Main St., Jamestown, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Includes Odyssey Hall, Studio Metro and the Spire Theater. Tickets $15 online and $20 at the door. See inspirejamestown.com