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.

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.

FRIDAY, OCT. 17

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. 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: Building teenagers’ survival skills.

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.

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.

Mental Health Associates (MHA) Art in Recovery Exhibit

Grace Lutheran Church, 601 Eagle St., Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. Features paintings, fiber arts, photography created by participants in weekly Art in Recovery classes at MHA’s Jamestown, Dunkirk locations. Refreshments. All welcome.

Harvest Moon Festival and Tours

Meet at Barker Commons Gazebo, Fredonia, 15 minutes prior to start of tour. Carriage tours begin top of every hour starting at 7 p.m., last tour departing at 10 p.m.Walking tours begin every hour starting at 7:15 p.m., last tour departing at 10:15 p.m. Tour goes through town as a guide provides facts about Fredonia.s architecture, historical figures. Narrative guided tour through cemetery. Merchandise available for purchase.

Nights of the Living Reg: “Clue – The Movie”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 40th anniversary showing. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Evening of Hymns, Organ Music in the Anglican Tradition

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 410 N. Main St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Features Sonya Subbayya Sutton, Jamestown Concert Choir. Free admission. Donations benefit Ron McEntire Scholarship Fund.

1891 Fredonia Opera House presents: Billy Joel Tribute Experience

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Pat Farrell, Cold Spring Harbor Band present immersive concert-style theater show using photo projections, original film footage, live band performing Joel’s hits, audience participation rendition of “Piano Man.” General admission. $25 adult, $23 Opera House member, $10 student.

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.