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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/.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

Dunkirk Walleye Festival

City pier. 6 a.m. take-off. Weigh-in show/prizes for Primitive Patriot Outdoors WNY Walleye Classic at 5 p.m. Big Fish Friday with Scott Celani’s Band Tom Petty Tribute 7 to 10 p.m.

Pine Valley School District Drive Your Tractor to School Day

Motorists should be extra cautious on the roads near the Pine Valley School, Route 83 prior to 7:30 a.m. and at the end of the school day, around 2:50 p.m.

Brocton Arch, Seller Days

Brocton community

Village of Fredonia Attic and Seller Days

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maps available at Barker Common Visitors Booth $2 cash.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of teenagers. Free event. To register and for details, call 716 664-3608 ext. 110. This week’s topic: Getting teenagers to cooperate.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Father’s Day Suncatchers: part 1

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12:30 p.m. Complete the project June 13. For ages 3 to 16. Bring 3-5″ lid from cottage cheese or yogurt container. Some lids available. Register at 716 934-3468.

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

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork. Ages 10, older, all skill levels. Bring own supplies. If getting started, for knitting bring size 10/10.5 bamboo needles, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. For crochet, bring size H hook, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. Learn or work with others on projects. No registration required, no weekly commitment needed.

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.

Celoron Rib-Fest

47 Dunham Ave., 3 to 11 p.m. vendors, kids’ zone, food. No pets or coolers. Variety of music by Taylor Remaid at the Lucy Desi Band Stand from 8 to 11 p.m.

Pine Valley Central School District’s Advanced Placement Art Show

Trillium Lodge, 6830 Main St., Cherry Creek, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Students will be present to discuss their artwork. Community welcome.

First Friday in Westfield

Main Street, Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Open shops, local street vendors, live music, delicious food.

Merritt Estate Winery’s 44th Annual Strawberry Festival

2264 King Road, Forestville, 5 to 10 p.m., free admission. Craft vendors, food, wine, craft beer, wine slush! Balloon artist, bounce house, mechanical bulls, strawberry desserts. Rain or shine! No outside food and beverage permitted. No vending, concert 7 to 10 p.m. Music: Ten Cent Howl; Uncle Ben’s Remedy.

Lake Erie State Park program

5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 5:30 p.m.: Friendship bracelets, 7 p.m.: Majestic Mammals.

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Wine Tasting Ride

Perry Street Station, 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, arrive by 5 p.m. for departure at 6 p.m., 3 hour ride. $45 per person. Includes 1 oz. tastings of 6 to 8 of Sidetrack Winery’s offerings. Ages 21+, ID required. Reservations required, call 814 676-1733. Dress for weather.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “All That Dance”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets $15 at the college box office or available at the door.

1891 Fredonia Opera House presents: “And the TONY Goes To …

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Performers Julie and Scott Costantini, Jennifer Davis, Jim Foley, Katie Ryan, Christopher Switala, Steve Wendell, Holly Weston perform songs of 50 years of Broadway best musical nail biter contests for the top award. $15 adults, $5 students.

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