THURSDAY, MAY 15

Pine Valley Junior/Senior High School Community Blood Bank drive

7755 Highway 83, South Dayton, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Must be at least 17, 16 with parental consent, at least 110 pounds, no tattoos or piercings in prior 3 months. Eat prior to donating, bring photo ID.

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.

Anderson-Lee Farm Market

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., behind the library. Fresh produce at affordable prices until sold out. Accepts SNAP, cash, credit/debit cards. In partnership with FeedMore WNY.

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.

Chautauqua County Board of Health quarterly meeting

HRC Building, Fourth floor conference room, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville, 6 p.m. To attend, call 716 753-4082.

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

Town of Stockton town-wide cleanup for residents only

Deliver trash to Highway Department storage building, 4696 Railroad Ave., Stockton 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appliances, trash, junk only, no garbage, tires, liquid waste, paint, oils, batteries, computers, appliances with freon.

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.

She Sings Cafe presents: Yoga with Cassie Labbe

95 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 7 a.m. Donations appreciated, benefit She is Safe CHQ County.

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.

Dunkirk Senior Center “Vendors & Bake Sale”

45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Various vendors with items, homemade baked goods will be available. Lunch available to purchase. Raffle for homemade baked good tray.

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.

Town of Stockton town-wide cleanup for residents only

Deliver trash to Highway Department storage building, 4696 Railroad Ave., Stockton 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appliances, trash, junk only, no garbage, tires, liquid waste, paint, oils, batteries, computers, appliances with freon.

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.