THURSDAY, SEPT. 18

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.

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 and other activities. Pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

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.

Gowanda Farmers’ Market

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium

37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school until 4:45 p.m. For elementary students. Play, create, inspire, imagine. Activities may include stories, crafts, games, variety of other activities.

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.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Ripley Highway Department, 50 Ross St., 5 to 7 p.m. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at healthyCHQ.com/Rabies, view calendar of upcoming clinics. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Joan Wahl author visit

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m.

Historical Society of Brocton-Portland meeting

Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m. All welcome to discover ways to help preserve the town’s history – research, grant writing, newspaper articles, event help, museum docents, etc.

Curious and Creative Conversation Series

SUNY Fredonia, Reed Library Garden area, 6 p.m. Free, public welcome.

Presenters: Dr. Lisa Walters (Business Administration), Dr. James Harrington (Music Performance), Marjoris Regus (Music Education at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey).

Third Thursday Jamestown

Wintergarden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 to 9 p.m. Free event. This month: Charity Nuse (and her band), Adrianna Noone Trio. Preceded by Jumpstart to Third Thursday beginning at 4:30 p.m., featuring sidewalk sales, special promotions.

Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting

HRC Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville, 6 p.m. Public comments at meetings during privilege of the floor must be made in person. May also view meeting live at Chautauqua County Department’s YouTube channel.

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.

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 meeting

Chautauqua Town Hall, Veterans’ Memorial Meeting Room, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Speaker: Mary Elliott Bradford. Topic: Elliott family, local residents since 1850. Free event, public welcome.

Main Street Studio presents: “Shades of Blue”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. New play by Michael Tuccio, directed by Carolyn Laurenzi. Grief comes in many shades. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 seniors, students. For tickets, see https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/mainstreetstudios/buy-tix

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/.

Faculty Recital: Faculty Composers and Friends

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

FRIDAY, SEPT. 19

Sheridan Methodist Church rummage sale

2679 Route 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some items displayed downstairs in church, others outside. Donations accepted on most items. Antiques, collectibles reasonably priced..

Robert H. Jackson Constitution Day 2025

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Speaker Dr. Lindsey Cormack will address the evolving nature of civic engagement.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 107. This week’s topic: Hassle-Free Shopping.

Sinclairville Samplers

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

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

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

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Virtual, 1 to 3 p.m. For parents of teenagers. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 107. This week’s topic: Building Teenagers’ Survival Skills.

Master Class with Nick Adams, musical theatre students

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 2 p.m. Observation free, open to public.

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.

Chautauqua County Humane Society artist workshop

Kayco Gallery, Suite 12, 20 W. Third St., Jamestown, 2 and 6 p.m. Presenter: Kaycee Colburn. Create art, learn from local adoptable artists with four paws, fur. Register at Ch1humane.org

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

Westfield Grape & Wine Festival

3 to 8 p.m. At Moore Park, corner of Main, Portage streets Westfield: grape industry workshop, wine tasting workshop, wine, grape juice tasting, music, food trucks, local artisans, vendors, kids’ activities, crafts, beverages, grape stomping contests, wine competition, karaoke. Patterson Library activities include 4 p.m. movie “Lilo & Stitch,” WACS student art show. At Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield: wine tasting, museum and gift shop. Free admission, trolley between event locations. Wine-tasting, special experiences ticketed onsite.

Westfield Cemetery Tours Horse Drawn Carriage tours $25 per person, leave at 6, 7, 8, 9 p.m. Limited seating. Featuring local actors bringing Westfield’s historical figures back to life. Walking tours at 6:30, 7:30 p.m. $15 per adult, $5 per child 3 to 17. Call 716 326-2154 during library hours for tickets or GiveButter.com\Westfield..

Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk

Koinonia Christian Fellowship, 1427 Peck Settlement Road, 6:30 p.m. Service will remember Kirk’s life, impact, faith. Worship, prayer with Pastor Mel McGinnis.All invited.

1891 Fredonia Opera House presents: Nick Adams in concert

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Acclaimed Broadway star Adams presents hits from Broadway and the great American Songbook. Adults $28, Opera House members $25, students $10.

Fredonia Jazz Showcase

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

SATURDAY, SEPT. 20

Westfield Grape & Wine Festival

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Moore Park, corner of Main, Portage streets Westfield: pancake breakfast, vineyard tours, Westfield Farmers’, Artisans’ Market, trolley, pie eating contests, cooking with grapes class, grape pie baking class, wine class, grape pie baking contest, alternative grape dessert contest, children’s grape tent, food trucks, local vendors, artisans, kids’ activities, crafts, beverages, grape stomping contests, wine competition, karaoke. Patterson Library activities include WACS students art show; animal visits at 11 a.m.; fall fun coloring game 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield: wine tasting, museum and gift shop, vineyard tours, music on patio. Free admission, trolley between event locations. Wine-tasting, special experiences ticketed onsite. Fundraiser for Westfield Cemetery – Tours featuring local actors bringing Westfield’s historical figures back to life. Call 716 326-2154 for tickets. $25 per person

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast fundraiser

3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, 8 to 10 a.m. Also basket raffle. Proceeds benefit NCCF Service Learning Grant Program.

Westfield Flea Market

Moore Park, E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage, antiques, unique oddities, clothing, jewelry items, more.

Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market

Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, eggs, meats, natural foods, artisan crafts, more.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Barker Common, outdoors downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Harmony Historical Society Living History Fair

1943 Open Meadows Road, Asheville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event, public welcome. Live American trade demos all day long. Wagon rides, blacksmith, log hewing, sawing, weaving, hearth cooking, leathermaking, more. Best of Buffalo by Byron food truck, Cups and Cones Ice Cream. ,

Dunkirk Public Library end of summer book sale

536 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fred Basket (Fredonia Food Pantry)

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size. Other open hours are Wednesdays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Guests can only receive one helping per month.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Body Art Day

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For all ages. Temporary tattoos; face, body crayons; tattoo markers, stencils, face painting. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Tree identification workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, library’s Steele room, 11 a.m. “Intro to Tree I.D.” presentation. Forest Hill Cemetery tree walk at noon, weather permitting. Ages 12+. Register at 716 673-8051.

Lakeshore Humane Society Saturday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Craft foam project

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 1 p.m. Ages 5+. Create a wallet, purse, pencil case, organizer or something else. Endless possibilities. Register by calling 716 934-3468.

Main Street Studio presents: “Shades of Blue”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. New play by Michael Tuccio, directed by Carolyn Laurenzi. Grief comes in many shades. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 seniors, students. Another performance at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, see https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/mainstreetstudios/buy-tix

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents “Little Shop of Horrors”

39 W. Main St., Gowanda, 2 p.m. Presented in conjunction with Gowanda Community Theater. Adults $16, kids/seniors $11.

Lake Erie Rumble demolition derby

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 2 p.m.

Rock off the Roof at the Spire

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 3 to 11 p.m. Family-friendly outdoor music, arts festival featuring live local musicians, interactive activities, community engagement. Proceeds benefit the theater, upcoming productions.

Tri-County HOPE Walk to bring attention to suicide prevention; promote mental wellness

Cattaraugus County, Lincoln Park, Olean, 4 to 8 p.m. Includes brief program, remembrance activities, connection, healing, awareness. Free event, registration encouraged at preventsuicidechq.com

St. John’s United Church of Christ chicken, biscuits dinner

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $13, includes dessert. Call 716 366-0710 for tickets. Dine in or take out. Use Eagle Street entrance/parking.

Hispanic Heritage Festival

Jackson Taylor Park, Tenth, Washington Streets, Jamestown, 4 p.m. Celebrate local Hispanic culture with live music, dancing, food, vendors.

Westfield Cemetery Tours Horse Drawn Carriage tours $25 per person, leave at 5, 6, 7, 8 p.m. Limited seating. Featuring local actors bringing Westfield’s historical figures back to life. Walking tours at 6:30, 7:30 p.m. $15 per adult, $5 per child 3 to 17. Call 716 326-2154 during library hours for tickets or GiveButter.com\Westfield.

Paint CHQ mural dedication

Colburn Block, 123 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Music, food, kids’ activities, more.

Kiwanis Club of Gowanda dance featuring “The Untouchables”

Gowanda Moose Club, 201 Aldrich St., 7 to 10 p.m. $10 per person, $25 per family. Raffles, 50-50, food, beverages available.

Cinema Series: “Sketch”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Young girl’s sketchbook falls into a strange pond, her drawings come to life with chaotic results. Her father attempts to reunite his family, stop the chaos. Adults $7; members/seniors $6.50; students $5.

Rockefeller Pops Series: The 5 Browns – The Edge of theWorld

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. $39, $34, $29, $24.

Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Renowned criminologist, serial killer expert takes guests inside minds of most savage, prolific murderers. $30 to $47.