THURSDAY, JAN. 11

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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Game night featuring the Oregon Trail card game

15 Main St., 5 to 7 p.m. For ages 12 and up. A variety of other card and board games available.

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.

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.

e.da.co Eclectic Dance Company presents: 2024 Winter Showcase

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Talented local dancers perform all dance styles. Tickets $12, ages 2 and under free.

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, JAN. 12

Roblin Steel Coffee Club

Demitri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program: Developing Good Bedtime Routines

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.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Ancestry Library Edition

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Bring own smart-device/laptop to event or borrow a laptop from the library. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. Free of charge.

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.

Art Gallery opening reception: “Wood Wide Web”

Pearl City Clay House, 220 E. Second St., Jamestown, 5 to 7 p.m. Features Miles Hilton’s fiber installation and Wendy Bale’s ceramic and paper artworks. A public reception and artists’ talk will be held.

SATURDAY, JAN. 13

Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series: Race 1 of 5

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham St., Celoron. Registration 9 to 9:45, race begins at 10 a.m. $80 for series, $20 for a single race by noon the previous day, $25 day of the event, Open to runners of all ages and abilities.

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 Little Explorers

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.

Book signing with Travis Carlson

Next Chapter Bookstore, 12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carlson will sign his comic style adventure book “Mafia: Buffalo -vs.-The Multiverse.” Books will be on sale for $45 each.

Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association seminars

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown. 11 a.m.: Show-and-tell presentation of basic equipment and protective clothing required to get started in beekeeping; noon: review of the seasonal progression of management chores, choice and obligations through the year; 1 p.m.: show-and-tell presentation on using beeswax to make candles, salves and balm; 2 p.m. coordinator of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners program Shannon Rinow will discuss gardening with native plants to favor pollinators. Open to the public, free of charge. Questions encouraged. See the Facebook page for details.

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.

Fenton History Center Library Lock-in

Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, noon to 10 p.m. The Fenton History Center’s skilled and knowledgeable staff will assist participants with discovering their family’s roots. Also food and prizes. Can attend all or part of the event. $30 per person. Register at 716 664-6256. Proceeds benefit the Fenton History Center.

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. Weather permitting.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is homemade soups, salad, roll and a cookie. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Fredonia Ukulele group gathering

Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Play immediately, all skill levels. Attendees can bring their own ukulele or borrow one. Play, sing or listen. Come and go as desired.

Movies at the Reg: Napoleon

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. Stars Joachim Phoenix as the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Directed by Ridley Scott. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.

SUNDAY, JAN. 14

Love is in the Air Wedding Show at Northwest Arena

319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details TBA.

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. Weather permitting.

MONDAY, JAN. 15

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. annual luncheon

Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Dr. E., Dunkirk, 11:45 a.m. Theme: “The Time is Always Right To Do What Is Right.” Sponsored by the Northern Chautauqua County Juneteenth Celebration Committee. Presentation of the Janice D. Slaton, Esq. scholarships. Attendees are encouraged to bring a book to the luncheon or to donate to the “See Me” Literacy Drive. For reservations and details, contact Loretta Slaton Torain at 716 363-1102.

Dinosaur World: Live

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren. 7 p.m. Bring the kids for a pajama party and live-action dinos. Using stunning puppetry to bring remarkably life-like dinosaurs roaring across the stage. Adults $32/$28/$24; students $20..

Board of Fire Commissioners of the Portland Fire District annual meeting

Portland Fire Station, 6481 W. Main St., 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting of the board immediately follows. Open to the public.