TUESDAY, OCT. 14

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Theme-based stories, free play, activities for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, their grown-up.

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.

Memory Cafe with Sarah Brown-Millspaw: Watercolors

Reg Lenna, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 12 p.m. Enter through Reg Lenna awning entrance 108 E. Third St. Free respite, arts program for people with cognitive decline, families/caregivers. Register at 716 484-7070 by previous Friday. Light refreshments. Donations gratefully accepted.

St. Rose of Lima Mass of Thanksgiving

11 Center St., Forestville, 12 p.m. Presider: Rev. Stephen Soares.

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. For details, call 716 326-2154.

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.

Darwin R. Library presents: After-school all-ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County candidate forum between candidates for County Clerk

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 5 p.m. Questions can be submitted in advance to croxtonlwvchq@gmail.com or brought by attendees for candidates Gregory Carlson and Gregory Krauza. Written questions will be read by the moderator.

St. Joseph’s bingo

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library, Historical Society of Brocton & Portland present: Threads of History

Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers: Historical Society President Michelle Patterson and Town Historian Robert Pawlak will discuss the importance of preserving our history. Also via Facebook livestream

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Adult coloring

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30p.m. For ages 18+. Hour of relaxation, quiet music, tea, coloring using Mythographic adult coloring books “Dream Garden,” “Voyage,” etc. Call 716 934-3468 for details..

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 meeting

Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m.

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.

Sons of the Legion Squad 434 meeting

Brocton Legion, 37 W. Main St., 7 p.m.

Town of Hanover budget meeting

Hanover Tall Hall, 68 Hanover St.,. Public welcome. 7:05 p.m. topic: contracts with Forestville fire Dept. Districts, 1, 2; Perrsyburg Fire Dept. 7:35 topic: preliminary budget for Town of Hanover.

Fredonia Student Keyboard Association #1

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

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15

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.

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.

SUNY Fredonia Civic Discourse presentation: “Western New York’s Unique Presidential Connections”

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, room S204, 11 a.m. Speaker: Jeff Schober, trustee of Buffalo Presidential Center will share stories of presidents, vice presidential candidates, first ladies, historic events. Light refreshments. Free event, public welcome.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Mystery book club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. For details, call 716 326-2154.

John T. Murray VFW Post 1017 Auxiliary goulash dinner

John T. Murray VFW Post 1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m., take out only, $15 donation. Meal includes goulash, salad, bread, dessert.

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.

Movies at the Reg: “Clemente”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Feature length documentary details baseball star Roberto Clemente’s life, career, legacy. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Observatory Lecture: “Searching for Life with NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory

Martz-Kohl Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Presenter: Lee Feinberg, Principal Architect of NASA’s HWO (next generation space telescope). Presentation live and on Zoom. Q & A, tours follow. Domes aren’t heated, dress for cold weather. Public viewing opportunities as weather permits.

Fredonia Trombone Choir

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

THURSDAY, OCT. 16

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.

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.

YWCA Westfield Women of Distinction gala

White Inn, 52 E. Main St., Fredonia,cocktails 5 p.m., dinner, awards 6 p.m. Tickets $75 per person. Call 716 326-2011.

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.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Wine on the Trail walk

Healing for Heroes, 4752 Slide Joslyn Road, Bemus Point, 5:30 p.m. Bring own wine, beer, cocktail or other beverage. Guided tour. Free event, no RSVP required.

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.

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 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Public welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716-672-1991 for information.

“The Singing Sargeants” in concert

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, Ticket holders must be in the hall by 6:45 p.m. for 7 p.m. performance. Air Force Band ensemble. Free admission. Tickets available by mail at Campus Ticket Office, 280 Central Ave., Williams Center 6, 140, Fredonia. Limit four tickets per request. Include name, address, phone, email.

Main Street Studio presents: “The Adams Family”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $15 students/seniors. See www.mainstreetstudios.org for details.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Songwriters Circle

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. $10 admission. This month: Ceci Taylor, Doug Wilcox, Melissa Sauers.

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/.

Guest Artist: Scott Kluksdahl, cello

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