THURSDAY, OCT. 26

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.

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

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem – jewelry making

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (or Oct. 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.) Call 716 792-9418 to register.

Barker R. Library computer class: Getting Started with Microsoft Office

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Discussing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher. Working with Microsoft Office 2019, older versions on devices will be fine. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. Can bring own smart device/laptop or borrow a library laptop.

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.

Ekstasis 2.0 Young Artist Recital

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 5:30 p.m. Performances by SUNY Fredonia’s School of Music students. Free event, donations appreciated.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Trick or Read!

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For families of all ages. Games, crafts, stories, free books. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

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.

Main Street Studios presents: “Young Frankenstein – the Mel Brooks Musical” 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. For tickets see mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Reserved $15, students/seniors $10.

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

Sherman Central School Class of 2027 Spooky Haunted Trails fund-raiser

153 Miller St., Sherman, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. Refreshments for sale. $5 per person. Cookies, donuts, cider, hot cocoa for sale.

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/.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club watch party

Moniuszko Club, 262 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 8:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCT. 27

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program – Managing Fighting and Aggression

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.

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.

Mini psychic fair and ghost hunts Ilpa’s walk-in night

43 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, 5 to 8 p.m. Psychic mediumship, tarot, Reiki healing, auragraphs, pet readings, ghost hunts to follow at 9 p.m. 2 readings/healings for $20 and tour of the 1882 Victorian funeral home. Get tickets at ivyriverapsychicmedium.com/events. Text 716 248-8296.

RTPI Art After Five featuring The LTM Trio

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Included with each ticket is full access to the museum, a drink from the RTPI bar, a charcuterie board and two hours of live music. Non-member presale $18. Register at rtpi.org

Barker Historical Museum free lecture, “Hallowed Ground, Honored Dead, History Unveiled”

Larson-Timko Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Dr. Catherine J. Ullman will discuss the customs and superstitions around death in 19th century America, highlighting burial practices, mourning fashion and grave robbers. Reservation required: email barkerhistoricalmuseum@gmail.com

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.

Main Street Studios presents: “Young Frankenstein – the Mel Brooks Musical”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. For tickets see mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Reserved $15, students/seniors $10.

Sherman Central School Class of 2027 Spooky Haunted Trails fund-raiser

153 Miller St., Sherman, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. Refreshments for sale. $5 per person. Cookies, donuts, cider, hot cocoa for sale.

Ghost tour

Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Point, $30 per person. Purchase tickets at www.dunkirklighthouse.com or call 716 366-5050.

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

Movies at the Reg: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, doors open at 9, movie begins at 10 p.m. Cult classic film starring Barry Bostwick, Susan Sarandon and Tim Curry. $15 admission includes theater cleaning fee. A $5 fun pack can be purchased with items for audience participation.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28

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.

South Dayton Farmers’ Market

Village Square Park, Route 322 and Park Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Chautauqua Tennis Club new member open house

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Floral Hall, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 to 11 a.m. For details, call 716 366-0121.

Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 annual vendor showcase

228 Maple Ave., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunches available.

Audubon Community Nature Center Natural Investigators: Water’s journey

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 8 to 12 with an adult. Indoors and outdoors. Call 716 569-2345 for reservations, must be paid by previous Thursday.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Story Walk with Eric Carle’s “From Head to Toe”

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also pick up a Halloween treat at the library.

Story Walk and Treats

Minerva Free Library, 116 Miller St., Sherman, 10 a.m. to noon. Starting in the basement, explore all 3 floors of the library while reading the book “Bats at the Library” and receive treats from library friends. Costumes encouraged.

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Alstar Ambulance, 738 Monroe Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Only pills and patches can be accepted.

Fredonia-Pomfret Halloween parade and “Trunk or Treat” event

Parade starts at the corner of Risley and Temple streets at 11 a.m., travels to the Gazebo where the “Trunk or Treat” event begins with the announcement of float prizes. Bounce house, Halloween craft, activities, cider, donuts, performances by the Fredonia Symphonic Band and the Collage Performing Arts Center.

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.

Storytime and Costume Parade

Prendergast Library Association, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 12:30 p.m. Kids and parents welcome to wear a costume. After stories, parade around the library. Each child receives a free book. Registration not required. Free play in Makerspace follows.

Live at the Met: “Dead Man Walking”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Jake Heggie, libretto by Terrence Mcnally.

$20 adults, $18 members, $10 students.

Safe Halloween

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, use entrance by Williams Center, 1 to 4 p.m. Community children 14 years old and under accompanied by parents/guardians are welcome to trick or treat and enjoy live musical performances.

Feeding Fredonia Challenge Fill the Truck event

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 1 to 4 p.m. Pumpkin painting for kids (pumpkins and supplies provided), games, bounce house, hot drinks, food for purchase, local musicians. Donations

accepted. Come in costume if desired.

Main Street Studios presents: “Young Frankenstein – the Mel Brooks Musical”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. For tickets see mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Reserved $15, students/seniors $10. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church of Dunkirk

876 Central Ave., 3 to 5 p.m. Kids can safely walk through the parking lot to collect pre-packaged candy and treats from a variety of fun-themed cars. Games, photo ops and more.

Trick or Treat at the Fenton

Fenton History Center Mansion, 67 Washington Ave., Jamestown, 3 to 6 p.m. Adults $10. Members free, children 17 and under free. Experience history, collect treats on each floor. Scavenger hunt, make and take craft, refreshments.

Silver Creek VFW 6472 Auxiliary Wine Bingo

Post, 13 N. Main St., doors open at 5, bingo at 6 p.m. Adults only event. Admission $10, includes one bingo. Extras available. Refreshments will be served. Proceeds go for the auxiliary’s veteran support causes.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Follow-up Genealogy class with Gail Pugh Dash

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 to 8 p.m. Sessions focus on the who, what, when, where and why of genealogy and family research and the brick walls that spring up. This builds on information presented at the session held Sept. 25. Bring a notebook or electronic device for taking notes. Register by calling 716 934-3468.

Patriotic Bingo fund-raiser

Fluvanna Firehall, 3536 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Bingo cards $10, extras available at a nominal fee. Proceeds benefit Vets Finding Vets Soldier’s Friend Scholarship Fund. Refreshment purchases benefit the Fluvanna Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Sherman Central School Class of 2027 Spooky Haunted Trails fund-raiser

153 Miller St., Sherman, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. Refreshments for sale. $5 per person. Cookies, donuts, cider, hot cocoa for sale.

Ghost tour

Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Point, $30 per person. Purchase tickets at www.dunkirklighthouse.com or call 716 366-5050.

SUNDAY, OCT. 29

Pip-Skey’s Foundation for Homeless Animals Inc. fund-raiser

Sneakers Bar, 100 Harrison St., Jamestown, 2 to 6 p.m. Music, the Taco Hut Food Truck, basket raffles, 60/60 drawing, door prizes, grand prize raffle of a signed Josh Allen jersey. Free entry, for adults, 21 years of age and over. Proceeds provide financial support to local animal shelters, rescues and pet owners.

Fredonia Choral Showcase

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.

Oboe Day recital

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Recital Hall, 4 p.m.

West Portland Baptist Church Sunday School Trunk-or-Treat

7081 E. Route 20, 5 to 8 p.m. Food, games, prizes, crafts, treat, pumpkin decorating. Bring the whole family in costume.

Sherman Central School Class of 2027 Spooky Haunted Trails fund-raiser

153 Miller St., Sherman, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. Refreshments for sale. $5 per person. Cookies, donuts, cider, hot cocoa for sale.

MONDAY, OCT. 30

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

Westfield Village Planning Board meeting

Eason Hall, 3 to 5 p.m. Updating and rezoning of the B2 District with the newly formed Community Gateway Overlay District within the B2 District boundary. Public welcome.

Free class “Fashioning Identity – Birth, Death, and What Lies Between”

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua, 222 Temple St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Presenter: Jessica Lustig, Costume Shop Assistant at SUNY Fredonia. Will include moments in fashion history, changes in technology and philosophy. Suggestions on Halloween costumes.

Fredonia Brass Chamber Ensemble and Brass Choir

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