THURSDAY,

DEC. 14

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.

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. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Murray L. Bob Lecture: Robert H. Jackson, His Legacy of Justice Today

James Prendergast Library Association, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Kristan McMahon, president of the Center, will examine how the roots of today’s international criminal justice and humanitarian law systems were established by Robert H. Jackson during the Nuremberg Trials in 1945.

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.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “Christmas in Our Hometown”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. $15.

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, DEC. 15

New York State Department of Transportation Breakfast Club meeting

Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. All retirees welcome.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

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. This week’s topic: Hassle-free shopping.

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.

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.

Advent night prayer

The Lord’s Vineyard, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Includes sung and spoken prayers, a scripture reading with a brief reflection and a hymn to the Blessed Mother. Lasts approximately 30 minutes. Enter by the side door facing the parking lot. All are welcome.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “Christmas in Our Hometown”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. $15.

Fredonia Community Choir presentation of “Dreamweaver”

Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Features the music of Ola Gjello with the holiday concert :Dreamweaver.” Also on the program, a memorial presentation of Marie Sharon’s Amaliah’s Visit.

SATURDAY, DEC. 16

Breakfast with Santa at Chautauqua Suites

215 W. Lake Road (Route 394), Mayville, 8 a.m. to noon. Free to the public. Eat breakfast with Santa, take your picture with him, enjoy ornament decorating, cookie decorating and a coloring station.

Skate and Breakfast with Santa at Northwest Arena

319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 8:30 a.m. Familie will have an opportunity to hit the ice to holiday music and enjoy pancakes with Santa. Children 10 and under: $5, adults: $10, includes skates, skate rental and helper if needed. For reservations, call 716 484-2624.

St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church annual cookie walk

16 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until sold out. Cut-outs and assorted cookies $12 per pound. Italian fig cookies $18 per pound. Baklava $18 per pound. If unable to attend, can place an order at 716 366-8421 or 71467-0283 and it will be delivered locally. Call ahead to reserve Baklava or Italian fig cookies.

Winter Village at Chautauqua Institution

Route 394, Chautauqua, 9 a.m. Holiday choir performances, Breakfast with Santa at Hurlburt Church (tickets required, seatings at 9 and 11 a.m.). shopping, snacks, horse-drawn carriage rides (purchase tickets at the Chautauqua Bookstore).

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Holidays at the Lodge

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9:30 a.m. Admission $5 per person, includes access to all current exhibits. 9:30 a.m. Prendergast Library storytime, 10 a.m. Santa visit, 11 a.m. JHS Madrigal Singers, noon Maple Grove High School Choir, 1 p.m. Westfield westwinds Choir, 2 p.m. Frewsburg High School Choir, 3 p.m. Southwestern Choraliers, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. gingerbread cookie decorating, hot chocolate and cookies.

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.

Veterans 4 Christ monthly breakfast

Tri-Church Parish, 35 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free breakfast for veterans plus one as well as active-duty service members.

St. Rose Society Christmas cookies pick-up

St. Rose of Lima Church, 11 Center St., Forestville, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cookies must be pre-ordered by calling Theresa Edwards at 716 316-9821. $25 per plate for 40+ cookies or $16 per pound for Italian fig cookies.

Fredonia Food Pantry

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Winter Solstice Celebration

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Read a story about Sun Bread and then make some to take home and bake.For all ages and abilities. Call the library at 716 934-3468 to reserve a spot..

Westfield Holiday Cookie Tour

Participating Westfield businesses, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A holiday cookie tour map and a window decal will indicate participating merchants. Chance to win a $50 gift certificate.

Wreaths Across America ceremony with the Dunkirk Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol NY351

Forest Hill Cemetery, 55 Lambert Ave., Fredonia, noon ceremony. Public invited to participate. Can preorder wreaths by Nov. 28 at wreathsacrosssamerica.org/NY019222P, scroll to SPONSOR WREATHS. $17. Group ID:NY0192P. Cemetery ID: NYFHCF

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. Please note that during the month of December, through the generosity of an anonymous donor, if one cat is adopted, the adoption fee for a second cat will be waived, regardless of the age of the cat. 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.

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society presents: Polka Buzz

Parish Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, 1 to 4 p.m. Be present for the taping of four ½ hour television programs with Ronnie D. and the gang from WBBZ. Tickets $10 each. Also Bobcia’s Pierogi of the Broadway Market will serve delicious Polish food from noon to 5 p.m., drive through takeout. TO eat in, a dance ticket must also be purchased.

Sensory Sensitive Santa at the Fenton

Fenton History Center Mansion, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 4 to 6 p.m. Tailored for children and families who may find traditional Santa Claus encounters overwhelming. Parents or caregivers are required to accompany children. Open to all, free of charge.

St. John’s United Church of Christ ham and scalloped potato dinner

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $13. Call 716 366-0710. Enter the parking lot from Eagle Street.

Visits with Santa Claus at the Forestville Fire Hall

18 Chestnut St., 6 to 8 p.m. Hot cocoa, cookies and treats from Santa. Horse and wagon rides available. Boy scouts will be selling hot dogs. Arts and crafts for children.

Dom Polski Club ugly sweater party

179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6 to 9 p.m. Bring a $10 wrapped gift. Music by Melissa Sauers. Member and eligible guests.

St. John’s UCC presents: “Christmas Vespers – the Music of Christmas”

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Features performances by Ann Rose, piano, David Rose, viola, and their sons Billy and Manny. Free admission, all are welcome.

USW (United Steelworkers) Local 2693 meeting and Christmas party

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, 1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, 7 pm. For members, retirees and a guest.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet presents: “The Nutcracker”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Something for everyone – a growing tree with 1,000 lights, a midnight battle, a glorious snowstorm, gorgeous costumes and the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky. See Reglenna.com for tickets.

SUNDAY, DEC. 17

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

Dunkirk Elks Lodge, 428 Central Ave., 10:30 a.m. Any club member may attend these meetings.

Brocton Holiday Extravaganza

Fitness Center entrance of Brocton High School, W. Main Street, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visits with Santa, vendors, holiday-themed music, storytime for young children, glass mugs and ornament making, face painting, hot cocoa, games, upscale basket raffle. Access cards for children ages 2 to 12 are $5 each, with single tickets for ages 13 and up $1. Children under the age of 2 are admitted free.

Warren Music Conservatory Foundation Christmas Showcase

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren. Doors open at 1, event at 2 p.m.. Adults $20, students/seniors 62+ $13.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet presents: “The Nutcracker”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 3 p.m. Something for everyone – a growing tree with 1,000 lights, a midnight battle, a glorious snowstorm, gorgeous costumes and the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky. See Reglenna.com for tickets.

MONDAY, DEC. 18

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children 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 Free Library presents: Country Kids on the Fly

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Free program for ages 8 and up to learn fly-tying techniques. Parents must accompany children for the first session to sign papers. Adults welcome to participate, too.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library caroling

37 W. Main St., Brocton. Meet in the library at 6, caroling begins at 6:30 p.m.

Public hearing to discuss the LaBella and Associates Report on the Village of Fredonia’s water system

Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Public welcome

SInclairville Free Library presents: Books Unlimited CLub

15 Main St., 7 p.m. Featured book: “Dashing Through the Snow,” by Debbie Macomber.