Coming up…
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
Tops NY 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
Virtual, 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: Hassle-free shopping.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Mah Jongg (American) open play session
7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. No registration required.
Sinclairville Free Library story hour presents: author Dawn Swanson
15 Main St., 1 p.m. For ages 2 to preschool, accompanied by caregiver. Author will read her new book :Charlotte and the Mischievous Cat.” Attendees will complete a cat craft. Register online at sinclairvillelibrary.org
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.
CHQ Chamber Business After Hours
Athenaeum Hotel 3 S.Lake Drive, Chautauqua, 5 to 6:30 p.m.Complimentary appetizers, cash bar, network with others. Bring business cards. Each Chamber member can send 2 people for free. $10 for non-members or those over the 2-person limit. Pre-register at www.chqchamber.org
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.
Movies at the Reg: “Bob Trevino Likes It”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. A young woman seeks family connection, develops a friendship through Facebook. Stars Barbie Ferriera, John Leguizamo. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Fredonia African Drumming Ensemble
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
THURSDAY, MAY 1
Thursday Knitting Group
Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day 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: 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. Pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.
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. Other activities 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.
SUNY Fredonia OSCAR Expo ( annual student Research and Creativity Exposition)
SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, multi-purpose room, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Keynote speaker: Dr. Roger Firestien, innovation specialist. Workshop follows. Register online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjjDTvfAq3Mtg7Z0uyRn8EQsNBh68ZD. Public welcome.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium Afterschool Elementary program
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.
May Day Strong peaceful rally, march
Begins at 4:30 at gazebo in Washington Park, Dunkirk. Speaker followed by one mile march down Central Avenue, north to Third Street, over to Main, back to the gazebo. Concludes with short program.
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.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club
536 Central Ave., 5:30 p.m. Read, discuss novels ranging from classics to contemporary. Reserve titles online, at the library or call 716 366-2511.
Jazz at Domus Fare
Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 8 p.m. House opens at 7:30 p.m. Scott Tixier, jazz violin; Nick Weiser, piano; Nicholas Walker, bass; Gregory Evans, drums. Tixier has performed with symphonic orchestras, popular icons such as Elton John, Adele, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Ariana Grande, more. Food, drink menus available, purchase highly recommended. Reserved seating. For details, see fredoniajazzsociety.com
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.
Leaf Junior Workshop: “Seed Creatures”
Carnahan Center, 241 James St., JCC, Jamestown, 6:30 p.m. For youth grades 3-12. Youth do not have to be a 4-H member to attend. Cost $10 to $15. Call 716 664-9502 to register.
Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Fredonia Dance Ensemble
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Sam Kenney, director. Works by Fredonia alumni Abigail Donegan, Charles Fuller, Brianna Kelly, guest artist Jenna Del Monte Aavrel, restaging of Jose Limon’s 1964 masterwork ” A Choreographic Offering.” Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student $5 advance, $10 door.
Main Street Studios presents: “Little Women”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Adults $15, students/seniors $10. Play adaptation of Louisa May Alcott novel. Tickets at door or mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz.
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/.
Fredonia Saxophone Ensemble and Quartets
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.