WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20

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 Mahjongg (American)

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. Open play sessions.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 1 to 3 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call 716 664-3608.

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.

Movies at the Reg: “How to Train Your Dragon”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. In this animated franchise, a bond between a dragon and Viking challenges the foundations of Viking society.Tickets $7 at box office, $9 online or by phone.

Benefit auction, chicken barbecue to benefit Patterson Library

Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield. Dinner tickets $15, dinner at 5, pre-purchase recommended. Call 716 326-2154. Baskets, bundle live auction at 6 p.m.

Virtual Foster Parent Orientation

5:30 p.m. Webex meeting. Learn about foster care, adoption programs available in Chautauqua County. Visit www.fosterlovechq.com to learn more.

Music at the Point Concert Series – “Tim Britt & Evan Laedke”

Point Gratiot Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring folding chair.

Sunset Sounds on the Lake featuring The Goats

Findley Lake Gazebo, Main Street, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Features tribute to Jimmy Cooper. Bring seating.

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 Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members welcome.

Movies at the Reg: “How to Train Your Dragon”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. In this animated franchise, a bond between a dragon and Viking challenges the foundations of Viking society.Tickets $7 at box office, $9 online or by phone.

Northern Chautauqua Quilting Companion meeting

Harvest Chapel, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6 p.m. Guest presenter: Janet Shoup of Quilter’s Haven, Lakewood. Trunk show, instructions on making paper ornaments. Guests welcome.

Observatory Talk: Grandmother Moon in Seneca Culture

Martz-Kohl Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Presenter: Ja:no’s Bowen. Presentation live and on Zoom. Q & A, tours follow. Domes aren’t heated, dress for cold weather. Public viewing opportunities as weather permits.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21

Fire Lights Music & Arts Festival

Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corners Road, Panama. Four-day immersive music, arts festival, fire, LED flow performances. Camping available.

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.

CHQ Chamber Gold Tournament

Peek’n Peak Resort, 1405 Old Road, Clymer, shotgun start, 10 a.m. Lunch, snacks, dinner, prizes. Can add $30 Super Pack. Register at www.chamberrsvp.org

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.

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. Super Hero puzzles to color.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main St., Forestville, 1 to 5 p.m. Fruits, vegetables, locally-raised free-range poultry, meats, baked goods, flowers, locally crafted Artisan creations, SNAP/EBT accepted.

Gowanda Farmers’ Market

Behind stores on Main Street, 2 to 6 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Drop in LEGO Club”

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. All ages. No registration required. .

Midway State Park program

4859 Route 430, Bemus Point. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. 2:30 to 3 p.m. Midway craft.

Jumpstart to Third Thursday

Third Street, Jamestown, 4 p.m. Face painting by Patti; musical acts: Daniel Cecil; Michael Gerholdt.

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: “Yarn Stick Figures”

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 5 p.m. Ages 8+. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Long Point State Park amazing owls

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 5:30. to 6:30 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at the white garage along Point Trail..

St. Monica Prayer group

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

Music on the Pier Summer Concert – Dance Night

6 p.m. opener: “Ion Sky.” 7:15 p.m. headliner: “Flipside.” Concession vendors, Boardwalk, pier merchants open. Bring folding chair.

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: opening act Elektra Kings, headliner Damone Jackson Outcome. Bring seating..

Music in Ryckman Park: “$2 Bill”

Fay and Green streets, 6:30 p.m. Presented by Ahira Hall Memorial Library.

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 County Historical Society presents: video walking tour of Point Chautauqua

Chautauqua Town Hall, Veterans’ Memorial meeting room, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Presenter: local historian, photojournalist, author Jane Currie.

Songwriters Circle at Lake Shore Center for the Arts

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. Chelsea O’Donnell, David M. Miller, Buck Quigley, Lauren Clifford.

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/.