THURSDAY, OCT. 9

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library book sale

7 Church St., Fredonia, 1 to 6 p.m. Hardcover $1; softcover $.50, kids’ books $.25; DVD, Blu-rays $1; audiobooks, CDa $.25; bagful of anything $5.

Gowanda Farmers’ Market

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

Sinclairville Library book sale

15 Main St., 2 to 7 p.m. Hardcover, large paperbacks $1 each, 3 for $2; paperbacks $.50 each or 3 for $2; DVDs $1 each or banded series for $3. Cash only.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Book Talk

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. For details, call 716 572-8783.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Poetry class and workshop with John Brantingham

15 Main St., 5 to 7 p.m.

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.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club general meeting

Dom Polski Club, Dunkirk, 179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m.

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Designer Bag Bingo

St. Anthony’s Church, 42 Orchard St., Fredonia, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 6 p.m. Tickets $35 each, $30 for 8 or more. Additional cards, wallet raffle tickets $1 each. Bring own food, beverages. For tickets, https://secure.qgiv.com/for/designbbin/event/fredonia10925/

Fredonia Jazz Society presents: Jazz at Domus Fare – Alan Ferber, trombone with Nick Weiser Trio

Domus Fare, W. Main St., Fredonia, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. or 8 to 10 p.m. For tickets, see www.fredoniajazzsociety.com. Special Jazz Night menu.

Patterson Library presents: Author visit with Jason Bussman: “Fumble: A Memoir”

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m. For details, call 716 572-8783.

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.

United Way of Chautauqua County “Salute to Labor” gala dinner

Athenaeum Hotel, Chautauqua Institution, 3 S. Lake Drive, 6 p.m. Presentation of Joseph H. Mason Award posthumously to James Bickhart, which will be accepted by his wife Theresa on his behalf..

19th Century Chautauqua Pottery

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Presenter: Town of Hanover Historian Vince Martonis. Presentation includes discussion of Caleb Mathews pottery of Gerry, Fenton and Whittemore pottery of Jamestown and Fluvanna, Haven and Kenyon Pottery of Sheridan. Includes form, glaze elements the potters used, how potters mixed local, stoneware clays to make vessels, how to identify unmarked pieces.

Free event, donations accepted. Books available for purchase at Barker Museum in Fredonia or Fenton History Center in Jamestown.

Dayton Town Board special meeting

Town Hall, 9100 Route 62, 7 p.m. Planning for 2026 budget.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Poetry reading with poet Sarah Freligh

15 Main St., 7 p.m.

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: Christopher Hotaling, tuba, euphonium

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

FRIDAY, OCT. 10

Community Blood Bank blood drive

Westfield Fire Department, 20 Clinton St., 9 to 11 a.m. At least 17. or 16 with parental consent, no tattoos or piercings in past 3 months, at least 110 pounds, in general good health. Eat before donating, photo ID required. Walk-ins welcome, or call Nancy at 716 753-6641 for appointment.

Roblin Steel coffee club gathering

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends invited.

Sinclairville Library book sale

15 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hardcover, large paperbacks $1 each, 3 for $2; paperbacks $.50 each or 3 for $2; DVDs $1 each or banded series for $3. Cash only.

Darwin R. Barker Library book sale

7 Church St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardcover $1; softcover $.50, kids’ books $.25; DVD, Blu-rays $1; audiobooks, CDa $.25; bagful of anything $5.

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: Managing fighting and aggression. Also in-person option at Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Jamestown.

Sinclairville Samplers

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

Patterson Library presents: Giggle & Grow Storytime

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 5 with their families. For details, call 716 326-2154.

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 for parents, caregivers of teens

Virtual, 1 to 3 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 107. This week’s topic: Coping with teenagers’ emotions.

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.

Student Opera Theater Group presents: Nathalie Doucet

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, room 1080 Rehearsal room, 5 p.m.

Patterson Library presents: Tammy Kessner – Art in the Stacks

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 to 6 p.m. Mixed media experience through 13 works in mezzanine stacks. For details, call 716 326-2154.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 5 to 8 p.m. New and vintage items, Halloween costumes and decor. Fish fry and full service bar available. Reservations recommended for fish fry. Dine in or take out. For details, booth rental, call 814 779-5553. Can purchase tickets for “Cash for Christmas” 50/50 to be drawn Dec. 6, with half for the winner, half for veterans.

National American Legion Commanders Dinner

Frewsburg American Legion Samuel Derby Post 556, 9 Meadow Lane. Cocktails at 6, dinner at 7 p.m. Open to all Chautauqua County veterans, spouses. $39 per dinner. Limited seating. Reserve by Oct. 1. Call Verna at 814 389-6074.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: The SpongeBob Musical

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.

Movies at the Reg: “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. The Crawley family, their staff, face public scandal, financial trouble. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Orchesis Fall Showcase: “The Magic of Movement”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Students choreograph, perform pieces in various styles. General public $10, students/children $5.

Faculty Recital: Natasha Farny, cello; Sean Duggan, piano SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11

Westfield Flea Market

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

Western New York Writers Conference

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attendance limited to first 100 registrants. $79 fee includes all activities, including door prizes, swag, catered lunch, opportunity to display, sell one’s books. Presentations from published authors (non-fiction, fiction), keynote presentation from Buffalo publisher Mark Pogodzinski, workshops, network opportunities. Go to lakeshorecenterforthearts.com to register.

West Portland Baptist Church apple butter festival

7081 E. Route 20, Westfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old-fashioned kettle-cooked apple butter available for a donation. 40+ vendors. Winter kits from National Fuel. drawings, Chinese auction. Proceeds benefit Brocton/Portland Food Pantry.

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.

Holy Name Society can drive

TLV Center for Catholic Faith and Devotion, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to noon.

Stop 22 Walk

Silver Creek VFW Post 6472, 13 Main St., Silver Creek, registration 9 a.m., 22 minute walk begins at 10 a.m. Cost of registration, along with donations made at event benefit suicide prevention efforts for for U.S. military veterans.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New and vintage items, Halloween costumes and decor. Saturday breakfast of coffee, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits or lunch of homemade soup of the week, pizza and wings can be purchased. For details, booth rental, call 814 779-5553. Can purchase tickets for “Cash for Christmas” 50/50 to be drawn Dec. 6, with half for the winner, half for veterans.

Little Explorers – Squirrels and Chipmunks

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.

Sinclairville Library book sale

15 Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hardcover, large paperbacks $1 each, 3 for $2; paperbacks $.50 each or 3 for $2; DVDs $1 each or banded series for $3. Cash only. Bag sale for $5.

Darwin R. Barker Library book sale

7 Church St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hardcover $1; softcover $.50, kids’ books $.25; DVD, Blu-rays $1; audiobooks, CDa $.25; bagful of anything $5.

Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Veterans of all ages encouraged to drop in for coffee and conversation. For details, call Barb Cessna 716 664-6256.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. 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.

Fenton History Center’s Saints & Sinners Cemetery horse-drawn carriage tours

Lake View Cemetery, 907 Lake View Ave., Jamestown. Pre-sale tickets $25 each, limited seating. Call 716 664-6256. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. Hear tales of some of Jamestown’s earliest inhabitants.

Patterson Library presents: LEGO club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For details, call 716 326-2154.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: paper ornaments

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. All ages. Choices: pumpkin, smile face, world, heart or leaf. Register by Oct. 3. Call 716 934-3468.

Leon Historical Society church and museum

Four corners in Leon, Route 62, open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pennyroyal Racetrack program presentation: “Where Some NASCAR Drivers and Winners Actually Started – Driving to Fame,” 2 p.m.

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.

Arts in the Afternoon: Jago: Into the White

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 1 p.m. Pop star/artist sculpts a modern version of Michelangelo’s “Pieta”. Adults $15, students $10.

Busti Historical Society fall wreath-making project

Society grounds, 3443 Lawson Road, 2 to 4 p.m. $25 includes all materials. Register by Oct. 9. Call 716 483-3670.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue, Park Street, Gowanda, 4 to 6 p.m, or until gone. Take out only. Menu: hot meatball sub, baked beans, vegetables, cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All welcome.

Student Opera Theater Group presents: Nathalie Doucet

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, room 1080 Rehearsal room, 5 p.m.

Fenton History Center’s Saints & Sinners Cemetery walking tours

Lake View Cemetery, 907 Lake View Ave., Jamestown. Pre-sale tickets $15 non-members, $10 members, $2 children under 18. Call 716 664-6256. Day of event $17 non-members, $12 members. 5 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 5:40 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 6:40 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 8 p.m.

Fredonia Ukulele

Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Play immediately at all ability levels. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own. Play, sing or listen. Come and go as desired.

Dunkirk Lakeshore Bowling Association meat raffle

Sheridan Memorial VFW Post 6490, 2556 Main Road (Route 20), doors open at 6 p.m., first spin at 7. $5 admission includes pop, beer, chance to win chest freezer. Also 50/50 raffles, lottery tree raffles. For details, call 716 680-2064.

Puppy Pals LIVE!

Reg Lenna, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Features adopted, rescue dogs performing spectacular stunts, with comedy, some audience participation. $15 general admission plus fees..

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents “Songbirds – a Tribute to Fleetwood Mac”

39 W. Main St., Gowanda, 7 p.m. Tickets $20.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: The SpongeBob Musical

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.

Cinema Series: “Downton Abbey – The Grand Finale”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St, Fredonia, 7 p.m. $7 adults, $6.50 Opera House members, $5 students.The Crawley family, staff enter 1930’s facing public scandal, financial trouble.

Orchesis Fall Showcase: “The Magic of Movement”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Students choreograph, perform pieces in various styles. General public $10, students/children $5.

Fredonia College Symphony

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.