THURSDAY,

NOVEMBER 2

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School-age storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 6 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.

Downtown Revitalization Initiative public workshop

Dunkirk High School cafeteria,75 W. Sixth St., 5 to 7 p.m. Members of the public welcome to learn about recommended projects. Light refreshments.

Darwin R. Library presents: Thomas Annear Solo Exhibition “Transitions” opening receptions

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Features more than a dozen recent “plein air” works capturing views of and from the Pomfret and Arkwright escarpment. Free event, welcome 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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Contact the library at 716 366-2511 to reserve the book of the month.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “The Cultural, Spiritual and Historical Significance of Traditional Music in Native American Communities with Bill Crouse, Seneca, Hawk Clan

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Listen and learn about Iroquois Social dance music, intertribal songs and Native American flute music from singer and recording artist Bill Crouse. Register at 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.

Sukanya Burman Dance presents: The Bayadere

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Dance theater incorporates Indian classical dance form and modern dance to tell the stories of three generations of women of the devadasi line. $15 presale, $20 at the door.

The Fredonia Dance Program presents “Merrins Chamber Concert”

SUNY Fredonia, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $7. A wide range of styles with choreography by Dance faculty and guest artists.

Faculty Recital: Glenn Einschlag, bassoon

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,

NOVEMBER. 3

Parent Discussion Group

The Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., #7, Jamestown or via Zoom.10 a.m. to noon. Email aubrey@preventionworks.us . Free event. This week: Dealing with Disobedience.

Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Weekend

20 member wineries, starts at 10 a.m. Various price packages.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Planting for Pollinators with Jan Bowman

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6

Reed Recital

SUNY Fredonia, Reed Library Garden, noon. Features performances by School of Music students.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flea Market.

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. New and vintage items. This month features Thanksgiving and Christmas decor plus vintage toys, household, antiques and Bills collectibles. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. 50/50. Fish fry and full service bar available.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club annual turkey party

1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Whole turkeys and meat packages. Food and refreshments. Members and eligible guests.

Reg Lenna presents: iLuminate

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Dancers entertain in electrified glow-in-the-dark suits performing dynamic routines and illusions on a darkened stage. Tickets range from $24.50 for ages 12 and under to $52 plus fees depending on seating.

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.

The Fredonia Dance Program presents “Merrins Chamber Concert”

SUNY Fredonia, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $7. A wide range of styles with choreography by Dance faculty and guest artists.

Fredonia World Music for Mallet Instruments

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