Coming up …
TUESDAY, JUNE 17
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.
Youngerman Center stroke/head injury support group session
SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provides educational information, opportunities to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. Free, open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Contact Julie Williams, coordinator, (716) 673-4618 for more information about attending.
CHQ Chamber official introductions
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 5 to 7 p.m. Opportunity for direct communication between business community, government officials. $35 includes heavy appetizers, cash bar. See www.chqchamber.org, RSVP by June 10.
St. Joseph’s bingo
145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.
Lakeshore Center for the Arts presents: free classic movie
The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Includes popcorn. Also newsreel, cartoon from year film came out.
Forest Lodge 166 F & A M Public Ceremony of Installation of Officers and Awards
The Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. Dinner prior to installation, awards at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to James Stoll, 716 965-2051. Presentations include years of service awards; Dedicated Service Award to Past Master David Ludemann.
Cinema Series: “The Amateur”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Rami Malik stars as an introverted CIA coder who seeks revenge when his wife is killed in a terror attack. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students. Closed captioning at this showing.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 18
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.
Dunkirk Farmers Market
Dunkirk Senior Center Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, contact E. J. Hayes at 716 366-9876.
Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Local 616 Retirees; Fredonia Professional Firefighters Local 2931 breakfast meeting
Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. Takes place third Wednesday of every month.
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: Hassle-free shopping..
TOPS NY 1094 of Brocton meeting
Tri-Church, 41 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.
City of Dunkirk v. Dunkirk School district Charity Softball Game
Wright Park’s Prommenschenkel Stadium, 5 p.m. For details, call Alexis Tofil at 716 366-9877.
John T. Murray VFW Post 1017 goulash dinner
113 Deer St., Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m., take-out only. $15 donation per dinner includes goulash, salad, dessert.
Music in the Green with Osborn Nash
Mayville Village Green Park, Routes 394, 430, 5 to 8 p.m. Sidewalk sales.
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.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Author chat with Joan Wahl
536 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Meet the local author of Summer Love in Music City, learn about her next book.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus Writers’ Group
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Member check-in.
S.C.O.P.E. meeting (Shooters Committee on Political Education) meeting
VFW 8547, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville, 7 p.m. Discuss “defending the rights of New York gun owners).
League of Women Voters in Chautauqua County meet the candidates for the Primary Elections fro Fredonia Village Trustees
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Mail questions in advance to meetthecandidates20@gmail.com or submit written questions at the event.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
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.
Audubon Community Nature Center free admission
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in recognition of Juneteenth. Explore 3 floors of interactive indoor exhibits, see live animals, explore nature trails, gardens, natural play space.
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.
Forestville Farmers’ Market
Main Street, Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. A variety of fruits, vegetables and more.
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.
Ribbon cutting for the Roger Tory Peterson mura
Pearl City Arts Center, 120 Foundry Lane, Jamestown, 5:15 p.m. RTPI, Wicked Warrens will hand out free cans of commemorative Roger Root Beer.
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.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: local authors event
15 Main St., 6 to 7:30 p.m. Lynda Barber, Erin Gray, Trenton Lutes, Nick Smith, Jason Bussman, Joan Wahl will explain their writing process, answer questions about publishing. Autographed copies of their books available for purchase.
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.
St. Monica Prayer group
Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.
Third Thursday Jamestown
Wintergarden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 to 9 p.m. Free event. This month: Tsavo Highway, St. Vith, Jade Giambrone.
Music on the Pier Summer Concert – Canadian Night
6 p.m. opener: “We Speak Canadian”. 7:15 p.m. headliner: “Canada Rocks USA.” Concession vendors, Boardwalk, pier merchants open. Bring folding chair.
Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration flag-raising ceremony
Robert H. Jackson Center flagpole, 305 E. Fourth St.
Lakeshore Humane Society monthly general membership meeting
Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716 672-1991 for information.
Chautauqua Town Historical Society presents: “The Golden Age of Chautauqua Lake”
Town of Chautauqua meeting room, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Presenter: County Historian Norm Carlson. Free, open to public.
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/.