THURSDAY, JAN. 18

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.

Immunization clinic for COVID-19, flu and pneumonia vaccinations

Pine Valley Central School, 1787 Route 83, South Dayton, new gym junior/senior high school, 3 to 6 p.m. For community members 18 and older. Bring insurance card. Through Rite-Aid Pharmacy. Call Mrs. Kenney at 716 988-3276 for details.

Darwin R. Library presents: Tom Janik solo photography exhibition opening reception

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and talk with the artist. Photos in the exhibit “Scenes from Where You Live” were taken within a 10-mile radius of the library.

Chautauqua County Foster Parent open house

In-person event: Hall R. Clothier Building, basement conference room,7 N. Erie St., Mayville, 5 to 6 p.m. Virtual event from 6 to 7 p.m. Learn about various foster care and adoption programs and meet staff from the county’s Home Finding Team. Free, open to the public. Pre-registration is required for the virtual event, but walk-ins are welcome at the in-person event. To register and for details, contact Audra Moeller at moellera@chqgov.com or call 716 661-8212.

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.

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. 19

Regional Harm Reduction and Xylazine Wound Care Summit

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event includes a light breakfast and lunch. Offers further knowledge and experience regarding wound care for people who use drugs and harm reduction principles and resources. Aimed toward hospital staff, rehabilitation centers, social workers, or anyone who could benefit from the training. Co-sponsored by MHA. Registration required. Visit Facebook.com/MHAChautauqua to register.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program: Hassle-Free Shopping

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.

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.

SATURDAY, JAN. 20

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.

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.

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.

Winterfest at Bemus Point

Bemus Point Golf Club and Tap House, 72 Main St., noon to 6 p.m. Vendors, vintage snowmobile displays, 50-50, raffles, Chinese auction, food trucks, sledding, live music by Black WIdow from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Christmas tree bonfire. Ride-in or drive-in. All proceeds go toward the snowmobile clubs of Chautauqua County,

Art and Architecture on Screen: Borromini and Bernini: The Challenge for Perfection

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10. Story of the most famous artistic rivalry of all time, set in Baroque Rome.

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.

Movies at the Reg: “Wish” – Sensory Friendly

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Animated film voiced by Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine tells the story of a girl named Asha who saves her community with the magic of the stars. $6 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.

Audubon Drive up Spaghetti Dinner Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown 4 to 6 p.m..Must order by Jan. 15. For more info: 716-569-2345

St. John’s United Church of Christ chicken ‘n biscuit dinner

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

Confections for a Cause to benefit St. Susan’s Center

Chautauqua Suites and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 5 to 9 p.m. Dinner, cash raffle and dessert auction. $50 per person. Tickets at stsusancenter.org/confections

Cinema Series: “Next Goal Wins”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Michael Fassbender as a maverick coach trying to turn the world’s worst soccer team around in 2014 for the World Cup Qualifiers. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Erie Philharmonic Symphonic Series: “Mahler 3”

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 8 p.m. For tickets see eriephil.org

SUNDAY, JAN. 21

First Ward Falcon Club annual meeting and elections

341-343 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Doors open at 11 a.m., meeting at noon. Doors locked prior to elections. Food and refreshments follow. All members in good standing asked to attend.

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. 22

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Business Builder Workshop: Insuring Your Business Success

Carlson Community Session, Lakeside Park, Mayville, 1 to 3 p.m. Aimed toward small businesses including those who operate as vendors or pop-ups. Do not need to be a Chamber member to attend. Presenters” Lawley Insurance and the Small Business Development Center. For details and to register, see the website: www.chqchamber.org

Anderson-Lee Library annual meeting

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 8 p.m. Public welcome to attend,.

TUESDAY, JAN. 23

County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors meeting

BWB Building, Second floor board room, 201 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10:30 a.m. Open to the public to attend in person or electronically via Live Stream on YouTube.

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

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

Board of Directors for Portland, Pomfret, Dunkirk Sewer District meeting

Town of Dunkirk Town Hall, 4737 Willow Road, 1 p.m. Open to the public.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: “How to Master a Book Challenge”

536 Central Ave. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Topics include getting started with GOodreads, tracking progress digitally, finding a book that fits, electronic access to titles, expanding reading habits, online recommendations, in-person advice and accessing the NYPL. For details, call 716 366-2511.

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.

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.

Cinema Series: “Next Goal Wins”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Michael Fassbender as a maverick coach trying to turn the world’s worst soccer team around in 2014 for the World Cup Qualifiers. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.