TUESDAY, SEPT. 30

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.

Patterson Library presents: Cozy Crafters

40 S. Portage St., Westfield 1 to 3 p.m. Bring any handcrafting projects to work on.

Patterson Library presents: Medicare 101 with Rebecca Poynton

40 S. Portage St., Westfield 1 to 3 p.m. Call Poynton at 716 572-8783.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka!

37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school until 4:45 p.m. For elementary students. Activities may include LEGO, computer games, makey makey/circuits, variety of other activities.

Native Seed Gather & Grow Workshop

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Office, 71 E. Fairmount Ave., Jamestown, 5 to 7 p.m. Leader Anna Pingitore will guide all through identifying, gathering, storing seeds from local plants. Free, but registration needed due to limited space. RSVP to info@chautauquawatershed.org

St. Joseph’s bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Catholic Men’s Faith and Fellowship meeting

TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104 7 to 8 p.m.

“United in Peace” non-political, ecumenical candlelight prayer service

Begins at pavilion behind Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk at 7:30 p.m. Scripture readings, reflections led by Rev. Robert J. Owczarczak, pastor of The Lord’s Vineyard family of Catholic parishes and Pastor Matthew Schettler of St. Paul Lutheran Church. From there, participants will process to the front of the church on Central Avenue with candles, “Pray for Peace” signs, spending 15 minutes in silent prayer as a public witness of hope. Candles provided, bring own peace signs or make them with materials provided at event. Those having difficulty standing encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Non-political, event, open to everyone. For details, call 716 366-2306.

Fredsong singer/songwriter showcase

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Alice Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 13 students will perform their original works. Tickets $10 general public, $5 students.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1

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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Baby Talk

15 Main St., 10:30 to 11 a.m. Birth to age 2. Bounces, stories, read-alongs, play. Register at 716 962-5885.

Sinclairville Free Library presents Story Hour

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. Age 2 to pre-school. Stories, songs, learning, craft or take-away activity. Register at 716 962-5885.

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.

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. Informal, supportive group focused on developing creative writing skills. Contact the library for details or to receive ZOOM links, emails.

Friends of Chautauqua Greenways meeting

Barn at Farrington Hollow, 7495 Farrington Hollow Road, Cherry Creek, 6:30 p.m. Updates on trails, waterways developments, maintenance projects, conservation efforts. Public welcome.

Patterson Library presents: Best Sellers Book Club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6:30 p.m. For details, call 716 572-8783.

Catholic Book Club

TLV Center for Catholic Faith Formation, room 106, 296 Lake Shore Drive E, Dunkirk, 7 p.m. This month’s book: Hope: The Autobiography by Pope Francis.

Movies at the Reg: “Weapons”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Horror/thriller film – all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish from the same class at the same time. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

THURSDAY, OCT. 2

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.

Patterson Library presents: Zoom room

40 S. Portage St., Westfield 10:15 a.m. Ages to 3 years old. For details, call 716 326-2154.

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.

Benjamin Prescott Chapter of DAR

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m. Call Barbara Pietro at 716 392-1166 for details, eligibility.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact the library at 716 366-2511 to reserve the book of the month.

Reg Lenna presents: Cash Bash 2025

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $100 ticket admits 2 people. 8 cash prizes totaling $7500, silent auction, party on stage, cocktails, wine pull, more.

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.

CHQ Chamber Awards Banquet

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, 6 p.m. See www.chamberrsvp.com for tickets.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts open mic night

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Hosted by Tim Wright. Sing, play, act, read, dance, etc. Must sign up on arrival to perform.

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/.