THURSDAY, NOV. 9

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 meeting

The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Speaker: Jeanne Wiebenga. Topic: ospreys in the area.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Master Builders

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Build with LEGOs, Magformers, Marble Runs, ZOOB, TRIO and more. All children welcome. No registration required. Caregivers must remain in building.

Mary Louise White Visiting Writer Dr. Hugh Martin craft talk

SUNY Fredonia, Fenton Hall room 105, 4 p.m. Free event, 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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “The Importance of Singing Societies and the Contributions of Native Americans”

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Presenter: Norman Jimerson, Onondaga, Deer Clan, Air Force veteran, lacrosse player. 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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library and Hope Chautauqua present Library After Hours Movie Night

37 W. Main St., Brocton,6:30 p.m. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (rated PG) will be shown outdoors in Library Commons, weather permitting. Dress warmly, bring a lawn chair or waterproof blanket. In case of inclement weather, the event will move indoors. Snacks and activities provided. For details call 716 792-9418.

Sheridan VFW Auxiliary meeting

2556 Route 20, 6:30 p.m.

County History Lecture: Veterans of Pomfret’s Past

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Town of Pomfret Historian Todd Langworthy will give an illustrated lecture focusing on noted area veterans from wars past, from the Civil War through the Vietnam War.. Free admission, donations accepted.

Infinity’s 25th birthday performance event

Infinity Arts Cafe, 300 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 to 9 p.m. Incredible performances featuring Infinity students, special guests. Free, open to the public. Snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting

Samuel L. Derby Post 556, 9 Meadows Lane, Frewsburg, 7 p.m. Distinguished guests will be American Legion Auxiliary Eighth District President and Vice President.

Mary Louise White Visiting Writer Dr. Hugh Martin talk and reading

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center Blue Lounge, 7 p.m. The author is an Iraq war veteran and Assistant Professor of English at the United States Air Force Academy. Free event, open to the public.

Fredonia Chamber Made Guitar

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 onl y 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, NOV. 10

Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Weekend

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

Mary Louise White Visiting Writer Dr. Hugh Martin talk and reading

SUNY Fredonia, Veterans Lounge, Nixon Hall, 12 p.m. The author is an Iraq war veteran and Assistant Professor of English at the United States Air Force Academy. Free event, open to the public.

Gerry Senior Citizens luncheon and program Gerry Methodist Church, 4441 Route 60, noon. Bring a dish of food for the serving table and personal table service.

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.

Veterans Remembrance Ceremony

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center Multipurpose room, 3:30 p.m. Free event, public welcome. Posting and retiring of the colors by the Dunkirk/Fredonia Veterans Council, moment of silence in recognition of American veterans for their service and sacrifice. Presentation of the annual Fredonia Veterans scholarship. Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation for care packages for the Holiday Care Package Fund Drive for military service members.

Westfield Academy and Central School dinner theater production of Disney’s “Lion King Jr.”

WACS, Route 20, 6 p.m. features 60-plus young performers. Reservations for dinner must be made by Nov. 3. Call 716 326-2151 ext. And leave a voice mail. Tickets for the show only are also available.

Opera favorites program featuring local soprano Kimberly Merrill and pianist Dr. Alison d’Amato

Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Tickets $10, concessions available.

Hillman Opera: Die Fledermaus

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Set in Vienna. Tickets: General public $25, students $10, at the door $15. Operetta by Strauss. Producer: Donald Marrazzo; Music Director/Conductor: Emily Schadd; Stage director: Paul W. Mockovac.

Something Rotten at the Scharmann Theater at Jamestown Community College

JCC, Sheldon Center, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. A hilarious mashup of Shakespearean England and 21st century Broadway. General admission $20, students, senior citizens (60+)/JCC FSA members, JCC students with ID $10.

Medieval Feast Dinner Theater

Peek ‘n Peak, 1405 Olde Main Road, Clymer, 7:30 p.m. $85.