WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library Mahjongg (American)

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

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.

Fenton Genealogy Support Research Night and open house

Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 4 to 8 p.m.

Music at the Point Concert Series – “School of Rock House Band”

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

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 Crafty Diem

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m. Project TBA.

Movies at the Reg: “The Life of Chuck”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Based on a Stephen King short story, stars Tom Hiddleston. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

THURSDAY, AUG. 28

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.

Chautauqua County Parks Association meeting

Jamestown Airport, 3263 Airport Drive, 10 a.m. Public welcome.

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. Make a dog sticker picture.

Long Point State Park animal tracks, signs

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 1 to 2 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at the white garage along Point Trail.

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.

“Rally for Democracy”

So;ver Creek Village Square, Gazebo, 3 to 7 p.m. Law-abiding people will peacefully protest policies, ideas, actions recently taken by federal government, advocate for change, raise awareness, build solidarity.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Needle Felting Workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Adults, children 10+ with adult. $15 materials fee. Pre-registration required. Call 716 672-8051.With local artist Emma De La Laine. Needle-felted sculpture using sheep’s wool that can be customized to look like participant’s own cat. Can complete project at home.

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.

Jamestown Coin Club meeting

Celoron American Legion – Herman Kent Post 777, 26 Jackson Ave., doors open 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Door prizes, raffles, auction of coins submitted by members. Annual membership $10, guests can participate at no charge. For details, call 716 720-1591.

Dunkirk Summer Concert – Canadian Night

Point Gratiot Park, 6 p.m. opener: “We Speak Canadian.” 7:15 p.m. headliner: “Canada Rocks USA.” 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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Color Our World with Ice Cream”

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. All ages. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

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, AUG. 29

Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival

Multiple venues throughout downtown Jamestown.

Dunkirk Lighthouse yard sale

1 Lighthouse Point Drive, Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hot dogs, water, soda, snacks available for purchase.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, fun with friends.

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: 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.

Prendergast Library presents: Recipes and Traditions

509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 2 to 4 p.m. Ages 14+. Share recipes, tradition, learn about new cookbooks. Free event, no registration needed.

Findley Lake Harvest Festival

Routes 426, 430. 5 to 9 p.m. Vendors, crafters, art show, live music, food, beer tent, wine tasting, kids’ carnival. Book sale in the waterwheel. Shady Side 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Heather & Denny 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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.: beach glass craft; 7 p.m.: family nature hike.

Collins Public Library presents: “The Untouchables” in concert

2341 Main St., Collins. Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert at 7. Free, open to public. Features oldies, rock hits.

1891 Fredonia Opera House presents: Cellist Jolyon Pegis, pianist Robert Frankenberry

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Award-winning cellist and champion of new music Pegis will be accompanied by pianist Robert Frankenberry. Adults $20, Opera House members $18, students $10.

Fredonia Schubert Project: Joe Dan Harper, tenor; Anne Kissel, piano

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.