TUESDAY, OCT. 15

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore and More Home School Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Combines interactive student activities with parent resources.

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

536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

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

Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders Stroke and Head Injury Support Group

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E14, 3 to 4 p.m.. Sessions are open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Sessions include activities to help these survivors use compensation strategies to confirm communication skills, provide educational info and an opportunity to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. For details, contact Julie Williams, 716 673-4618.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! For elementary students

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. May include LEGO, STEAM, computer games, Makey Makey/Circuits, variety of other activities.

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.

Robert H. Jackson Center Scholar Lecture

5 p.m. Remote presentation by Andrew Perrin, SNF-Angora Professor of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University and author. Those attending in person at 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, can participate in a question and answer session. See the website https://www.roberthjackson.org to register.

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.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Writers’ group book presentation: “Teacher Influencers”

Ripley Library, 64 W. Main St., 6 p.m. Members share a collection of personal stories about important teachers in each of their lives. Hear a few of the stories, hear how they created the collaborative book.

Author Patricia “Trish” A. Neal presentation

Harmony Historical Society, 1934 Open Meadows Road, North Harmony, 7 p.m. Also virtual option, email harmonyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. The author wrote a book “Wrangell Garnet Ledge History and the History of the Alaska Garnet Mining & Manufacturing Company.”

Swedish folk dance class

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave, Ext., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Old dances, village dances, new dances. Singles, couples welcome. Bring shoes with smooth soles and low flat heels. Meets Tuesdays. Call 716 489-4646 for details.

Free fly-tying fishing classes

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costelly Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Instructor Alberto Rey. 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 needed.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Unit 62 Auxiliary meeting

211 Central Ave., 7 p.m. Current, new members welcome. 2025 dues payable.

Free Classic movie at Lake Shore Center of the Arts

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. “Sabotage,” Alfred Hitchcock, 1936

Town of Hanover Town Board meeting and public hearings

Town Hall, 68 Hanover St., Silver Creek. Board meeting at 7:30 p.m., followed by public hearings regarding the 2025 preliminary budget and the Town’s respective fire contracts.

Video Game Orchestra

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Features iconic tunes from Nintendo’s legendary games like Super Mario, the Legend of Zelda and more. Community members: $5.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16

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.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Via Zoom, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. To register, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Dealing with Disobedience.

Chautauqua County Ethics Board meeting

Gerace Office Building, room 311, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville. For details, call 716 753-4120.

TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting

Tri-Church, 35 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.

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.

Cassadaga Branch Library presents: author event

18 Maple Ave., 6 p.m. Authors Sally Ferguson, Lynda Barber, Adrienne Ploss, Dennis Collins, Trenton Lutes, Bill Burke will describe their works, autograph books. Bob Lingle of the Good Neighbor Bookstore in Lakewood will be present.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: author chat: Deborah Madar

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. The local author’s most recent book is “Boulder Point,” which is book 2 in the Connor Merrill series.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 business meeting. 7 p.m. speaker Virginia Becker from the Sheridan Historical Society. Topic: “Dreams of Eagle Bay.” Public welcome. For details, call 716 965-2636.

Movies at the Reg – Nosferatu” Silence Synced w/Radiohead’s Amnesia & King A

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $8.

Martz-Kohl presents: “How Did the Moon Form?”

176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Live with Astrophysicist Dr. Darren Williams. Q & A. Viewing opportunities as weather allows.

Fredonia Trombone Choir

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

THURSDAY, OCT. 17

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 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium for elementary students

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Play, create, inspire, imagine.

Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development public meeting to discuss local waterfront revitalization programs

Dunkirk Fire Murphy Training Grounds, 665 Brigham Road, Dunkirk, 5 p.m. For details, email Courtney Domst at domstc@chqgov.com.

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.

Lake Erie Seiche-caused flooding meeting

Lake Erie Beach Volunteer Fire Hall, 9483 Lake Shore Road, Angola, 6 to 8 p.m. Registration encouraged at https://bit.ly.shorelinepreparednessworkshop1024. Speakers Roy Widrig, Judith Levan address seiche forecasting, shoreline changes, how to manage shoreline erosion, flooding.

Chautauqua County Camera Club presentation

North Harmony Harmony Senior Center, 5377 Stow Ferry Road, 6 p.m. Presentation by Jamestown-born photographer Michael Samuelson, world-traveler. Light refreshments. All welcome. For details, email c4photowalk@gmail.com

Sinclairville Free Library presents: drumming event

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Free event, drums provided. Leader: Nicole Zenns, CVCS music instructor.

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.

Nightmare Castle Phantasmagoria at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St., Jamestown. 7, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15 p.m. Guests will remain seated and stationary throughout the performance as unnerving terrors unfold before them. $12.

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/.