MONDAY,

NOV. 20

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

HOPE meeting (Healing our Pain with Empathy)

General Physician, PC Dunkirk Office, 3898 Vineyard Drive, 6 to 8 p.m. All parents who have experienced the death of a child are invited to participate in this free support group. For details, call 716 338-0033 ext. 212.

Sinclairville Library presents: local author Clark Zlotchew

15 Main St., 6 p.m. The author will discuss his books and answer questions about his writing and publishing process. Copies of his books will be available for purchase and signing.

TUESDAY, NOV. 21

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. Library presents: After-school all-ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts free classic movie: “Casablanca”

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. 1942 film starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid. Free event.

WEDNESDAY,

NOV. 22

TOPS NY No. 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

Fellowship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226.

First Ward Falcon Club celebration

341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Music by Ion Sky..

Cassadaga Village Board meeting

Cassadaga Village Hall, 22 Mill St., 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 23 Happy Thanksgiving

FRIDAY, NOV. 24

James Prendergast Library “Buy One Get One” Book sale. 509 Cherry St, Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The buy one get one free sale does not include DVDs, CDs, or items from the book sale tables at the front of the library. For details, call 716 484-7135 ext. 226.

SATURDAY, NOV. 25

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Fredonia Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Audubon Community Nature Center Natural Investigators: Animal Signs and Game Cameras

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 the previous Thursday.

Christmas on Central Small Business Saturday Holiday Market and Annual Tree Lighting

Downtown Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Indoor and outdoor pop-up shopping at Northern Chautauqua Catholic School, Stearns Building, former P & G grocery store, P*dubs and other locations along with holiday elements outside on Central Ave. Live music at City Hall: DJ Joe Gould 11 a.m.; Slim & Red 1 p.m., Footsteps 3 p.m. Holiday dancers from the McKenna Academy of Dance 5 p.m.; Danza! Performing Arts Academy 5:15 p.m. in front of City Hall. Also complimentary hot cocoa and food available for purchase at Central Station Restaurant, complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides by Laff ‘N Lyon Ranch noon to 4, children’s holiday craft-making and cookie frost, visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and elves 11:30. Ice carving demos at 11 a.m. Shopping map and deals.

Meet local artist/author Trenton Lutes

The Next Chapter Bookstore, 12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lutes has written two books of young adult dystopian fiction and will offer readings and book signings at this event.

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.

MONDAY, NOV. 27

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

TUESDAY, NOV. 28

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

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

Brocton-Portland Seniors luncheon meeting

Brocton Legion,110 W. Main St. Bring a dish to share.

Darwin R. Library presents: After-school all-ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Three Short Films, Corn Soup and Fry Bread! “

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Terry Jones, Seneca, Wolf Clan, shares 3 of his films of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) history and culture and native food. Register at 716 934-3468.

Jamestown Coin Club meeting

Herman Kent Post 777, (Celoron Legion), 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, Doors open at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 7. Door prizes, raffles, coin auction. Guests are welcome at no charge. Annual membership $10. For details, call 716 720-1591.

Sons of the American Legion Squadron 59 meeting

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m.

Children in the Stream/ 4H Youth Fly Fishing program class

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment is needed.

Fredonia New Jazz Ensemble

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