WEDNESDAY,

DECEMBER 20

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.

SInclairville Free Library presents: Special storytime with Santa

15 Main St., 1 p.m.

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.

Festivals Fredonia

meeting

Fredonia Memorial Post 59 American Legion, 156 E. Main St., 5:30 p.m. A complete agenda will be available at the meeting for board members and guests. There will be light refreshments and some presentations. The meeting is open to the public.

Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.

Movies at the Reg: Scrooged

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 35th anniversary screening of the classic starring Bill Murray. $5 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren. 7:30 p.m.. Adults $8, students/seniors 62+ $6.

THURSDAY,

DECEMBER 21

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.

New York State Department of Transportation Breakfast Club

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

First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk Advent Recital 19 W. Fourth St., church sanctuary, noon. Adda Diru, a student from Moldava, will perform. 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.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

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.

Main Street Studios community Theatre Project presents: Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Reserved tickets $15, $10 student/senior.

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. 22

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.

Christmas Worship Concert

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 1:30 p.m. Features the NCCS Children’s Choral Group and special guests. All are welcome.

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.

Classic Christmas Stories with Mrs. Claus

She Sings Cafe, 95 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 6 to 9 p.m. Join Mrs. Claus and her crew in hearing the classic Christmas stories being read aloud for all to hear. Also enjoy yummy cookies, milk and Christmas music. Come dressed in cozy pajamas.

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.

Main Street Studios community Theatre Project presents: Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Reserved tickets $15, $10 student/senior.

SATURDAY, DEC. 23

Fredonia Farmers’ MarketFredonia 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 from various cultures for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.Visit with Santa.

The Next Chapter Bookstore presents: local author Judy Shuler

12 Park Place, Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. The author’s book “Safe Harbor: Stories of Enduring Friendships” will be available for purchase. She suggests writing a note to a friend on a blank page in front of the book, telling them why they matter in your life. Her book “Red & Blue: A Memoir of Two Alaskan Tour Guides,” will also be for sale. Free cookies. Drawing for a Safe Harbor mug. $2 donation each to Ahira Hall and Next Chapter Bookstore for each book sold.

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., Chautauqua, 1 to 3 p.m. On-grounds sleigh rides by the Stateline Horseman’s Association. Tickets available at the Chautauqua Bookstore.

Main Street Studios community Theatre Project presents: Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Reserved tickets $15, $10 student/senior. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 24

Prospect Station trainwreck memorial ceremony

Intersection of Prospect Station Road and Fish/Barnes Road, Westfield, 2 p.m. There will also be a book-signing event with Wendy Lewellen, who has published her work “Good Soles: Chautauqua Rails to Trails Namesakes and Trailblazers.”

TUESDAY, DEC. 26

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

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

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27

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.

SInclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. Ages birth through pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Take-away craft or activity for extended learning. Registration required.

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.

Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.