MONDAY, MAY 5

Blessed Mary Angela Sunshine Club meeting

St. Hyacinth’s School, Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 10 a.m.

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Fly tying

15 Main St., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free fly tying lessons for kids 8 to 90. All tools, materials provided. To register, call 716 962-5885.

Grief Support Group

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Those interested should call the office at 716 366-2306 and will be contacted by facilitator Dick Rodriguez.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library G.N.O.M.E.S. Library Volunteer Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sheridan Cemetery Association, Inc. annual meeting

Sheridan Historical Society, 2702 Route 20, 7 p.m. Election of officers, transaction of business. All lot owners eligible to attend.

Chautauqua’s Got Talent show

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $14 presale, $18 at door, $55 for five performances including April 7, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19.

TUESDAY, MAY 6

Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County North County Recovery Center reopening

Grace Lutheran Church, 601 W. Sixth St., Dunkirk, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays.

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Advanced Care Planning workshop

CHPC Lakewood office, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Speak 1:1 with Registered Nurse, receive guidance in completing Health Care Proxy, Medical Options for Life-Sustaining Treatment forms. Light refreshments. For details, visit chpc.care

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.

Chautauqua County Planning Board Capital Projects review

Legislative Chambers room, Gerace Office Building, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, 1 to 5 p.m. For details, call 716 363-3623.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Virtual, 1 to 3 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. To register, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Hassle-free shopping.

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

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E14, 3 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! STEAM program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

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

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Book Bouquet

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Ages 16 and up. Using a used book, silk flowers, create lovely spring display. All materials provided. Bring wire cutters if possible. Pre-registration required. 716 934-3468.

Fredonia-Pomfret democratic Association meeting

Johnson’s Adult Care, Executive offices, 1 Park Place, Fredonia, 6:30 p.m. For details, and to express interest in attending, contact Susan Parker at Fredoniapomfrrettdemocrats@gmail.com

JCC Spring Concert

Jamestown Community College, Scharmann Theater, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Concert choir, concert band. Free event, public welcome.

Catholic Men’s Faith and Fellowship meeting

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Open to all Catholic men. For details, contact Ron Cinelli at rncinelli@gmail.com

Free fly-tying fishing classes

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello 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.

Cinema Series: “The Friend”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. New York City writer/teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) receives a 150 pound Great Dane from her mentor (Bill Murray) in this story of healing, love, friendship. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Mah Jongg (American) open play session

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. No registration required.

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.

Knights of Columbus Council 929 spaghetti dinner

Corner of Third, Lynx streets, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. All you can eat spaghetti. Homemade desserts extra. Adults $10. Under 12 $5.

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.

Pine Valley Central School District Spring Elementary School Band, Chorus Concert

7827 Route 83, South Dayton, 6 p.m. Public welcome.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus Group presents: “You Too Can Haiku: Journaling in Three Lines’ by Judy Shuler book launch

37 W. Main St., 6:30 p.m.

Catholic Book Club meeting

Holy Trinity Central Office, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. All welcome. Discussion of “The Hourglass Pendant and Other Paul James Mysteries” by local author Pete Howard.

Movies at the Reg: “The Penguin Lesson”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Inspired by the story of a disillusioned Englishman who moves to Argentina to teach in 1976 to discover a divided nation, class of unteachable students. He rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside down. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

THURSDAY, MAY 8

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.

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Advanced Care Planning workshop

CHPC Fredonia office, 6 W. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Speak 1:1 with Registered Nurse, receive guidance in completing Health Care Proxy, Medical Options for Life-Sustaining Treatment forms. Light refreshments. For details, visit chpc.care

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.

Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Loan Committee Meeting

BWB Building, second floor conference room, 201 w. Third St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. Alsos via Live Stream on YouTube..

Darwin R Barker Library Needle Felting Workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Adults, children 10 and up with an adult. $15 materials fee. Make a needle felted dog. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) “Come to the Table” auction

Chautauqua Suites, Conference and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, doors open at 5 p.m., live table auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, raffles, cash bar, more. Tickets $20, include chance to win door prize. Proceeds support volunteers who advocate for abused, neglected children in Chautauqua County.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Model Railroads

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. All ages. Presenter Dustin Long will share his hobby, display a working model railroad he put together. Pre-registration required. 716 934-3468.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium Afterschool Elementary program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Artful Connections – A Celebration of Art from Aspire of WNY iXpress Artists and their Facilitators opening reception

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 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.

Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting

Samuel L. Derby Unit 556, 9 Meadow Lane, Frewsburg, dessert at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. County Memorial Service, nominations for officers accepted.

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, MAY 9

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 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. No registration required.

Juneteenth 2025 Celebration Committee’s annual Taste of the South dinner

Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 3 to 6 p.m. Take-out only. Southern style African American down home barbecue featuring barbecue ribs, barbecue chicken, shredded pork, macaroni/cheese, green beans with white potatoes, cornbread, sweet potato casserole, corn on cob, desserts including sweet potato pie. Reservations required. Call Laurie at 716 785-7900.

Audubon Community Nature Center Volunteer Recognition Picnic

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Reservations at 716 569-2345 by May 5. Free for current ACNC volunteers, $8 non-volunteers, $6 Nature Center members.

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 2$ Bill

228 Maple Ave., 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “Agnes of God”

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Tickets $20. Reservation recommended at www.lakeshorecenterfor thearts.com

Movies at the Reg:”The Friend”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. New York City writer/teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) receives a 150 pound Great Dane from her mentor (Bill Murray) in this story of healing, love, friendship. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Spirit Tour at the Marvin House

Marvin Community House, 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, 7 to 9 p.m. $40 members,. $45 non-members. Presenter: Kaycee Colburn, Fenton trustee. Engaging experience rather than factual historical or scientific presentation.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, drop by during the time period of 7 to 11 a.m. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh and then release them. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets won’t be opened. No reservations required.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m to 2 p.m. To apply as a vendor, contact Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.

Ripley United Methodist Church “all-you-can eat” community breakfast

84 W. Main St., 8 to 11 a.m. $10. Pancakes, eggs, biscuits, sausage gravy, homefries, coffee, juice.

Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle book club discussion

3 Lakes Cafe, 11 S. Main St., Cassadaga, 9 a.m. Erin Gray will lead this new book club’s discussion of Marie Benedict’s “Queens of Crime.”

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association Plow Day

Dan Minor’s farm, near Frewsburg, 9 a.m.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Pet Pantry Mother’s Day craft show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult admission $1. Door prizes. Free parking.

Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetery annual meeting

Cemetery, north side of Cemetery Hill Road, 10 a.m. Bring lawn chairs. Public welcome. Rain location: Gowanda Village Hall.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Decomposer Detectives

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.

Leon Historical Society church and museum

Four corners in Leon, Route 62, open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pennyroyal Racetrack program presentation: “Harness Racing, Sport of Farmers,” 2 p.m.

Panama Rocks Spring Ephemeral wildflower tour

11 Rock Hill Road, 11:30 a.m. Tour free with admission, weather dependent.

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.

Art & Architecture On Screen: Picasso – A Rebel in Paris

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $15, $10 students. Production moves in and out of the Musee Picasso in Paris.

Findley Lake Mother’s Day Wine Walk

Main Street, Findley Lake Wine sampling, commemorative glass, vendors, live music, raffles. Tickets $28.52.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Patterson After Dark

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 to 9 p.m. General admission $50 includes tastes from local wineries, breweries, restaurants, local favorites. Free childcare for toilet-trained children with pizza tasting with parent ticket purchase.

Fredonia Legion Auxiliary Unit 59 Spa Day basket raffle drawing

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m. Drawing, music by Erin and Ian. Proceeds benefit local veteran organizations.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “Agnes of God”

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Tickets $20. Reservation recommended at www.lakeshorecenterfor thearts.com

Erie Philharmonic presents: Verdi’s “Requiem”

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 7:30 p.m. Also Takemitsu’s “Funeral Music from Black Rain.” $61, $51, $40, $25. Students $17. Call 814 455-1375.

Cinema Series: “The Luckiest Man in the World”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Based on a true story, Ohio ice cream truck driver (Paul Walter Hauser) steps into the game show “Press Your Luck,” harboring a secret: the key to endless money. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

SUNDAY, MAY 11

Pet Pantry Mother’s Day craft show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult admission $1. Door prizes. Free parking.

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Mother’s Day Ride

409 S. Perry St., Titusville, PA, 1 p.m. departure. Coach seating: Adults $20, moms $10, seniors $18, children 2 to 12 $14, under 2 free in coach. Upgrade to first class: $40 all ages.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “Agnes of God”

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. Tickets $20. Reservation recommended at www.lakeshorecenterfor thearts.com

Panama Rocks Spring Ephemeral wildflower tour

11 Rock Hill Road, 2 p.m. Tour free with admission, weather dependent.

MONDAY, MAY 12

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Fly tying

15 Main St., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free fly tying lessons for kids 8 to 90. All tools, materials provided. To register, call 716 962-5885.

Sheridan VFW Auxiliary meeting

2556 Route 20W., 6:30 p.m.

Chautauqua’s Got Talent show

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $14 presale, $18 at door, $55 for five performances including April 7, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19.

TUESDAY, MAY 13

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Ages 0 to 7 with a grown-up.

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.

Memory Cafe

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Third floor Media Arts Studie, enter at 108 E. Third St., Jamestown, noon to 1:30 p.m. Free respite, arts program for those with memory issues, their caregivers, family friends. Music performances, crafts, easy activities, light refreshments. Participate or observe. Register at 716 484-7070 by the prior day. Donations welcome. This month: performers Madness Most Discreet lead attendees in beginning level theater games; engage together in short performance.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! STEAM program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

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.

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Designer Bag Bingo

Blessed Mary Angela Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. Doors open at 5, bingo begins at 6 p.m. Tickets $35 single. $30 per person table of 8. Additional cards, wallet raffle tickets $1 each. Bring own food, beverages. Reservations at 716 338-0033.

St. Joseph’s bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 meeting

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m.

Fredonia Central School District presents: Advanced Music Program

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 7 p.m.

Catholic Men’s Faith and Fellowship meeting

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Open to all Catholic men. For details, contact Ron Cinelli at rncinelli@gmail.com

Free fly-tying fishing classes

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello 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.

Cinema Series: “The Luckiest Man in the World”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Based on a true story, Ohio ice cream truck driver (Paul Walter Hauser) steps into the game show “Press Your Luck,” harboring a secret: the key to endless money. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

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.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Through the Eyes of a Friend (Holocaust)

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. or 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Mah Jongg (American) open play session

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. No registration required.

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.

Movies at the Reg: “The Luckiest Man in America”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Based on a true story, Ohio ice cream truck driver (Paul Walter Hauser) steps into the game show “Press Your Luck,” harboring a secret: the key to endless money. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Lecture Series:Constitutional Issues Facing the Supreme Court at Fenton HistoryCenter

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Randy Elf will discuss issues facing the Supreme Court regarding the First Amendment. Free event, donations appreciated. Public welcome.

THURSDAY, MAY 15

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.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Through the Eyes of a Friend (Holocaust)

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.

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium Afterschool Elementary program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.

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.

ArtScape Art opening reception

Chautauqua Art Gallery, 318 N. Main St., Jamestown, 5 p.m. Meet artists, then head to Pearl City Clay House, 220 E. Second St. at 5:45.

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.

CHPC Monarch Chronicles grief support session

6 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5:30 to 7 p.m. or 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call for details RSVP 716 338-0033, ext 212. Topic: Facing the Future – Grief and Moving Forward.

St. Monica Prayer group

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 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.

Third Thursday Jamestown

Wintergarden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 to 9 p.m. Free event. This month: theatrical performances by Madness Most Discreet at 6; 8 p.m.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly General Membership meeting

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

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Songwriters Circle Series

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. $10. Local singers/songwriters. This month features Sonny Mayo, Paul Wassenburger, Justin Williams, Doug Wilcox.

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, MAY 16

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary 1280 rummage sale

Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of teens. Free event. To register, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Coping with Teenagers’ Emotions.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 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. No registration required.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons can join in role-playing adventures. Contact the Library Director for details.

Sheridan VFW Auxiliary bake sale, basket raffle

Post 6390, 2556 Route 20 W., 4 p.m.

Movies at the Reg: “Thank You Very Much”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Filmmaker Alex Braverman explores Andy Kaufmann’s life, career. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Commencement Eve Pops: The Sound of Music

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. Level I $39; Level II $34; Level III $29, Level IV $24. Features the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Fredonia music, musical theatre majors performing Rogers & Hammerstein II classic.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, drop by during the time period of 7 to 11 a.m. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh and then release them. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets won’t be opened. No reservations required.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m to 2 p.m. To apply as a vendor, contact Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.

Chautauqua Sheriff’s New York Boaters’ Safety Class

Viking Summer Lodge, 4923 NY-430, Bemus Point, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes lunch break. Free class, but $10 for required permanent boater card upon successful completion of course. Needed by all motorized boat, personal watercraft operators, regardless of age. Register at https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/education.aspx

Cassadaga Lakes clean-up

Cassadaga Beach

Step Up For Kids Child Advocacy Program 5K Run/Walk/Bicycle

Cassadaga Beach, registration at 8:30 a.m., race at 9 a.m. www.capjustice.org

Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club annual Garden Faire

Silver Creek Village Square, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plant sale, artisan crafts, planting activity for kids, garden decor, food vendors, vendor raffles, local organizations. Check in for free raffle at gazebo.

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 annual rummage/bake sale

Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Audubon Community Nature Center plant sale

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $3 per 4″ plant, $5 per 6-8″ plant, $10 per 10″ plant. Native, perennial, herb, vegetable, annual plants for sale. Can also buy gently used tools, decors, pots. Ask Master Gardeners for advice. No plants can be accepted for trade.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Barker Common, outdoors downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Fred Basket (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. Other open hours are Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m., Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.

Genealogy Workshop

Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 10:30 to 11:30. Registrants can remain until 12:30 to utilize research library. Registration $20 per class or $100 for all six classes for non-members; and $10 per class or $50 for all six classes for Fenton History Center members. For details, registration, call 716-664-6256. Presented by Fenton History Center and Genealogy Support Group. Andrew Kolstee presents “Newspapers.”

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.

Live at the Met: Salome

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Strauss’s one-act tragedy.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Polish sausage dinner

733 Central Ave. (via Eagle Street parking lot), Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. $13. Reservations recommended; call 716 366-0710.

Movies at the Reg: “Warfare”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Written, directed by Iraq veteran Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland. An Embeds audiences with platoon of American Navy SEALs in home of an Iraqi family. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Cinema Series: “The Ballad of Wallis Island”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. eccentric lottery winner Charles (Tim Key) tries to reunite his favorite musicians (Tom Basen, Carey Mulligan) for a private concert. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

SUNDAY, MAY 18

Junque & Disorderly benefit for Dunkirk Historical Society

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Antiques, toys, collectibles market. Admission $3, early bird at 8:30 a.m. for $10. Free parking. For details, call 815 779-5553. 3C’s Catering.

Cassadaga Valley Fire Department chicken barbecue

Firehall, 22 Mill St., noon.

MONDAY, MAY 19

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

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

Grief Support Group

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Those interested should call the office at 716 366-2306 and will be contacted by facilitator Dick Rodriguez.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Meet local author Mindy Nichols Wendel

15 Main St., 6 p.m. The author wrote Light and Air.”

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Books Unlimited Book Club

15 Main St., 7 p.m. Discuss “Everyone Here is Lying” by Shari Lepena.

Chautauqua’s Got Talent show

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $14 presale, $18 at door, $55 for five performances including April 7, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19.

TUESDAY, MAY 20

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.

Chautauqua County Planning Board Capital Projects review

Legislative Chambers room, Gerace Office Building, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, 1 to 5 p.m. For details, call 716 363-3623.

Gowanda High School Travel Club Weidner’s chicken barbecue

Middle school cafeteria, 3 to 6 p.m. Presale only, order in advance by May 6. Include name of student supporting, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/lzCaKgpkVpuFIwMt_teGQZ5fefBmps4aZaHnzazQchok/edit. $15 includes chicken, spuds, coleslaw, roll. Eat in or take out. For details, call Ms. Pickering at 1-716-532-3325.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! STEAM program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

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

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Catholic Men’s Faith and Fellowship meeting

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Open to all Catholic men. For details, contact Ron Cinelli at rncinelli@gmail.com

Free fly-tying fishing classes

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello 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.

Cinema Series: “The Ballad of Wallis Island”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. eccentric lottery winner Charles (Tim Key) tries to reunite his favorite musicians (Tom Basen, Carey Mulligan) for a private concert. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.