THURSDAY, NOV. 20

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.

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.

SUNY Fredonia Young Artists Recital

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 5:30 p.m. Solo, small ensemble performances of music by both classical, contemporary composers. Free admission, donations accepted.

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.

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.

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.

St. Monica prayer group

Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.

Gowanda Volunteer Fire Company turkey, ham party

340 Aldrich St., doors open 6 p.m. first spin at 7 p.m. No entry fee. $2 a ticket , good for 3 spins per round. 20 rounds. Chinese auction, free refreshments, extra large ticket raffle. Door prizes.

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.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Songwriters Circle

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. This month: Glenn Bernardis, Amanda Bridges, Antonio Andrade. Admission $10. Reservations recommended. Welcome reception including refreshments by Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation at 6:30 p.m. for all attendees.

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/.

Fredonia Jazz Showcase

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Jazz orchestra, small ensembles. Free event, all welcome.

FRIDAY, NOV. 21

CHQ Aging Open House

Office for Aging Services, 51 E. Third St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All welcome. Call NY Connects at 716 753-4582 with questions.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 110. This week’s topic: Developing good bedtime routines.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program for parents, caregivers of children ages 0 to 12

Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623. This week’s topic; Hassle-free shopping..

Annual Advent Wreath open house

Lyceum, Pangolin Street behind St. Hyacinth’s Church, Dunkirk, 12 p.m. All materials provided to create a fresh wreath with candles. Lunch of soup, sliders, visit from St. Nicholas. Feel free to bring crockpot of favorite soup. For details, text 716 397-2141.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute – The Salmon Way – exhibition program with Amy Gulick

Zoom presentation 12 p.m. Free, register at 716 665-2473.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: 80 years of Nuremberg opening event: A Virtual Tour of Courtroom 600

Virtual event, 12 to 1 p.m. To register, see the website roberthjackson.org

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program for parents, caregivers of teens

Virtual, 1 to 3 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623. This week’s topic: Building teenagers’ survival skills.

Music Collection in Daniel Reed Library open house

SUNY Fredonia, Reed Library, library’s mezzanine, 1 to 4 p.m. Open to all students, faculty, staff, visiting music educators, community members. Learn about resources, enjoy coffee, tea cookies.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Movie night – “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. Popcorn, cocoa. Kicks of “Christmas in the Village of Westfield.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Wine on the Trail walk

Chautauqua Creek Oxbow Forest Preserve, 8149 Lyons Road, Sherman, 4 p.m. Bring own wine, beer, cocktail or other beverage. Guided tour with Carol Markham, Bethany O’Hagan. Free event, no RSVP required.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 featuring Bill Ward, John Cross 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary beer from The Southern Tier Brewing Company or wine or NA beverage from the RTPI bar, light bites from Elegant Edibles, live music. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve. Browse local artisan vendors at the Holiday Gift Market.

Fredonia Middle School presents: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.”

Fredonia Central District auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 7 p.m. Tickets $5. Reserved tickets at fredoniamusical.com, any remaining seats available at the door. For details, contact director Ben Wendell at 716 679-1581 ext. 1455.

Classic Movie: 1985’s “Clue”

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA., 7 p.m. 40th anniversary showing with mystery ending. Adults $8, students/seniors 62+ $6.

1891 Fredonia Opera House presents: Comedian Pete Correale sold out

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m, “As I Was Saying” tour. Tickets $30. Opening act: Mike Greenwood, No food, drink, large bags, backpacks.