TUESDAY, MARCH 19

ConnectLife Blood Drive

Hosted by Brooks-TLC Hospital System, 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All donors that day will get a coupon for a free pint of Perry’s ice cream. To schedule, call 726 529-4270.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Healthy Habits with Mary Ryder

536 Central Ave., Dunkirk Public Reading Room, 10:30 a.m. Processed food and marketing awareness. Presented by SNAP-Ed New York, Cornell Cooperative Extension.

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

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

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Youngerman Center stroke/head injury support group session

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provides educational information, opportunities to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. Free, open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Contact Julie Williams, coordinator, (716) 673-4618 or (716) 673-3203, for more information about attending.

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.

Community Forum about Brooks Memorial Hospital

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School, 336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn more, ask questions and get answers about delays in releasing state funds to start building the new modernized hospital. Learn more at bit.ly/buildbrooks

Sons of the American Legion Squadron 59 monthly meeting

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining, feel free to stop by the Post.

“Free Classic movie at Lake Shore Center of the Arts

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. The Maltese Falcon, 1941, John Huston.

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: “The Boy and the Heron”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. A fantasy adventure where a boy follows a gray heron into a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead.. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Fredonia Jazz Combos

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, 8 p.m.

Fredonia Student Keyboard Association presents: Piano Recital

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

Renaissance Choir

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: The New American (Immigration in the early 20th century)

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 p.m. For ages birth to pre-school. Participate in stories, songs and fingerplays, Take away craft or activity for extended learning. Register at 716 962-5885. This week – Clean and Messy (no mess paint bag).

TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting

Tri-Church, 41 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-4226.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Homeschool Hour Makey Makey STEM Adventure 15 Main St., 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. To register, call 716 962 5885.This week: What is Conductive? And Draw an Instrument.

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. 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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members welcome.

The Lord’s Vineyard Lenten Soup and Scripture series

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish meeting room, Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Homemade soup at 6:30, scripture begins at 7 p.m. and lasts about an hour. Leader: Deacon Michael Lemieux. An $8 book can be purchased at the first session. The series runs for six consecutive Wednesdays beginning Feb. 21. Call 716 366-2306 to register.

Fredonia Community Choir Spring concert

Silver Creek Auditorium, 1 Dickinson St., 7 p.m. Directed by Philip McMullen. They will be joined by the High School Choir singing Ola Gjeilo’s “Sunrise Mass.” No charge, but a free will offering opportunity exists.

Gowanda Middle School presents: “Guys and Dolls Jr.”

District auditorium, Prospect Street, 7 p.m. Open to the public. Tickets $5 at the door or pre-purchase reserved at ShowTix4U with a small convenience fee.

Movies at the Reg: “Zone of Interest”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Hess and his wife try to build a dream life for their family in a home and garden next to the camp . $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.

Lecture: The Infrared Treasure Chest opened by the Webb Space Telescope

Martz-Kohl Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7 p.m. Dr. John Mather, Nobel prize winner in Physics will offer a visual presentation on the big screen at Martz-Kohl and via Zoom. Lively Q & A follows. If weather allows, tours of the observatory and viewing opportunities through the big telescopes will be offered. Dress for the weather.

Fredonia Visiting Violin Series: Mark Fewer, violin

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: The New American (Immigration in the early 20th century)

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School-age storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., SIlver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 6 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 Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

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

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts,116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Appetizers, a cash bar and a brief program to allow attendees to know who’s in the room. Bring business cards for networking. Chamber members invited to bring two guests on charge. Any additional guests and non-members pay $10 each. Registration appreciated, see www.chqchamber.org.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Opening reception for art exhibit “Something About Birds” by Jackie Damore

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Former Fredonia resident Jackie Damore’s solo exhibit features her oil paintings of birds and the landscapes they inhabit.

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.

Ekstasis 2.0 curated salon series

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m. Free event.

Chautauqua Health Board meeting

HRC Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville, 6 p.m. For details, call 716 753-4082.

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.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly general membership meeting

Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716 672-1991 for information.

Gowanda Middle School presents: “Guys and Dolls Jr.”

District auditorium, Prospect Street, 7 p.m. Open to the public. Tickets $5 at the door or pre-purchase reserved at ShowTix4U with a small convenience fee.

Fredonia Guitar Studio Theme Concert

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

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/.