Coming up…
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
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.
Dunkirk Steam Station picnic
Point Gratiot large pavilion, Dunkirk, noon.
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.
Chautauqua County Planning Board meeting
Mayville Gerace Office Building, room 331, 3 N. Erie St., 4 p.m. For details, call 716 363-3623.
Darwin R. Barker Museum presents: Historical Reenactment and Festival
Barker Common, Fredonia, 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Drum and Fife musical performance – Fredonia High School Band Ensemble; 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. performance of Yankee Doodle by Boys & Girls Club Ensemble; 5:30 to 5:50 p.m. ballet performance by Infinity Dance Academy; 6 to 6:20 p.m. Lafayette arrives in horse-drawn carriage; 6:30 to 8 p.m. musical performance. For details visit www.barkermuseum.org
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
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
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.
“Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease”
Jamestown Office for Aging Services, Second Floor, 107 Institute St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about impact of Alzheimer’s, difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, current research, resources, treatments available. Register at 716 753-4582.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Mah Jongg (American) open play session
7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. No registration required.
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program
Virtual, 1 to 3 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. To register and for details, call 716 664-3608 ext. 110. This week’s topic: Managing fighting, aggression.
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.
Celoron Rib-Fest
47 Dunham Ave., 3 to 10 p.m. vendors, kids’ zone, food. No pets or coolers. Rock, country music by Dan Douglas Band at the Lucy Desi Band Stand from 6 to 9 p.m.
Southern Tier Triathlon Club Triathlon
Cassadaga Beach, 5:45 p.m. Wilson Endurance Sports. Register at 716 353-1288.
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 Author chat with Rebecca Colt Aslan
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Author discusses her book “Some Truths Lie Beneath.”
Movies at the Reg: “Pride”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. In 1984, a London-base group of gay, lesbian activists raise money to support the striking National Union of Mineworkers; set off to a tiny village in Wales to donate in person. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Darwin R. Barker Museum presents: Period Barn Dance
Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Part of Marquis de Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration. For details visit www.barkermuseum.org
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
CHQ Professionals Group coffee meet-up
Sacred Grounds Coffee House, Lily Dale, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Free, open to all. Opportunity to network, exchange ideas, strengthen community ties.
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.
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.
Celoron Rib-Fest
47 Dunham Ave., 3 to 10 p.m. vendors, kids’ zone, food. No pets or coolers. A variety of music by A Strange Kind of Sunshine at the Lucy Desi Band Stand from 6 to 9 p.m.
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: “Needle felting workshop” with local artist Emma De La Laine
7 Day St., Steele Room, Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Repair or embellish your knitwear with felted fruit. For adults, children 10+ with adult. $15 materials fee. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.
Dan Palmer Athletic Lobby Dedication and Website Launch
Dunkirk City School District Athletic Entrance on Marauder Drive, 5 p.m. Community event. All members of public welcome.
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.
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:Making a Home for Grief.
Robert H. Jackson Center presents: The U.S. Department of Justice, Then and Now
305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Conversation with legal scholars Barbara L. Mcquade, John Q. Barrett, followed by reception, book signing.
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.
Darwin R. Barker Museum presents: “Georges Washington Lafayette” Lecture by Paul Scheeler
7 Day St., Steele Room, Fredonia, 7 p.m. Part of Marquis de Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration. For details visit www.barkermuseum.org
Lake Shore Center for the Arts Open Mic session
The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Attendees can share their poetry, prose or music selection.
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/.