SATURDAY, JAN. 24

Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K race

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, registration 9 a.m. Race 10 a.m. $20 per individual race, student discount available. Prizes for top 3 runners. Coffee, tea, water, snacks before, after race.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Doors Open Jamestown 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission to participating museums, attractions. Opportunities for prizes. Venues include: Audubon Community Nature Center, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Chautauqua Youth Symphony, CHQ Chamber, Fenton History Center, Infinity Visual & Performing Arts, James Prendergast Library, Lucille M. Wright Air Museum. Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, Martz-Kohl Observatory, Marvin Community House, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena, Partridge Sheldon House, Pearl City Clay House, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Sukanya Burman Dance, Art Cloth & Craft, Chautauqua Art Gallery, DoubleTree by Hilton, Wicked Warren’s.

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.

Live at the Met: Mason Bates’ contemporary opera “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7 Day St., Fredonia, opera screening at 1 p.m. At 12:30 p.m. Pre-opera talk, Q & A by SUNY Fredonia Assistant Professor of Guitar Dr. Nathan Huvard who played as a member of the Met orchestra for this production. Adults $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students.

Sleigh and wagon rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts Road, 1 to 3 p.m. $5 adults, youth ages 13+, $3 children 2 to 12. Tickets available day-of only, no presale, reservations.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: book club

7 Church St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Title: “The Women” by Kristin Hannah.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School spaghetti dinner

336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. or sold out. $12. Eat in or take out only. No drive-through. Villagio Italiano’s homemade sauce, meatballs, salad, Italian bread. Desserts available for purchase. Prepaid tickets guaranteed until 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at the main school office weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or TLV office.

Movies at the Reg: “Wicked for Good”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 4 p.m. Stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey in the sequel of the musical “Wicked.”

Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Cinema Series: “Rental Family”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Brendan Fraser as an American actor who finds purpose in life working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. Adults $7, seniors/Opera House members $6.50, students $5.

Chamber Choir Festival

Westfield Academy and Central School, 203 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. Performances by sponsor Westfield High School Westwinds, WACS Firecrackers, WACS Ape-Men, ensembles from Jamestown, Maple Grove, Pine Valley, Cassadaga, Southwestern, Chautauqua Lake. Tickets available at door for small donation.

SUNDAY. JAN. 25

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Speaker Dr. Golembiewski will address “Existence is Resistance” – the importance of resistance through maintaining identity. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org

Sleigh and wagon rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts Road, 1 to 3 p.m. $5 adults, youth ages 13+, $3 children 2 to 12. Tickets available day-of only, no presale, reservations.

TUESDAY, JAN. 27

Chautauqua County Board meetings

Center for Innovation & Economic Development, BWB building, second floor board room, 201 W. Third St., Jamestown. At 10:30 a.m., County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors meeting (CCIDA), followed by Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (CREDC) meeting, followed by Chautauqua County Resource Corporation (CRC) Board of Directors meeting. Open for public to attend in person or electronically via Live Stream on YouTube https://www.youtube.com@ChooseCHQ

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

St. Joseph’s bingo

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

Children in the Stream Youth Fly Fishing Program

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes, supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment needed.

Catholic Men’s Faith, Fellowship meeting

TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. room 104, 7 p.m. Open to all Catholic men. For details, contact Ron Cinelli at mcinelli@gmail.com

Cinema Series: “Rental Family”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Brendan Fraser as an American actor who finds purpose in life working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. Adults $7, seniors/Opera House members $6.50, students $5.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28

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.

Prevention Works Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) program

First Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Part of a six-session series offering interactive opportunities and information for healthy aging. For reservations, call NY Connects/Office for the Aging at 716 753-4582.

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.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Prevention Works, 1 E. Main St., Falconer, 5 to 7 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Refreshments. Zoom options available. Strategies to reduce conflict, yelling, stress at home, tools to help children become more confident, resilient, cooperative. To register, call 716 366-4623.

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.

Movies at the Reg: “Bugonia”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 2 conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced she’s an alien intent on destroying planet Earth. Stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone

THURSDAY, JAN. 29

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.

YWCA First House Transitional House grand opening event

116 Chandler St., Jamestown, 4 to 6 p.m. Remarks, ribbon cutting, guided tours,

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.

Chautauqua County Humane Society Family movie night

2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, 6 p.m. $10 donation per person includes guided tour of facility, bottled water, popcorn, showing of movie “The Secret Lives of Pets.” All ages. Limited seating. Call 716

665-2209.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Developing Narrative Setting Workshop with local author, editor, writing instructor Rebecca Cuthbert

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Ideal for teens, adults, all skill levels welcome. Refreshments. Bring notebook, pen, or laptop. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

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/.

FRIDAY, JAN. 30

CHQ Chamber Business Breakfast

White Inn, 52 E. Main St., Fredonia, registration 7:30 a.m., buffet breakfast, program shortly after 8 a.m. Speakers: Jennifer Phillips Russo, Cornell Viticulture Senior Extension Specialist; Ken Morris, President/CEO of Brooks-TLC Hospital; Brad Walters, Director of Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier for the Construction and Trades sector; Cathay Kerr, Manager of M & T Bank, Lakewood. Q & As. Preregistration required at www.chqchamber.org/events $30 per person.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: 1A Day: Exploring the First Amendment

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local cultural organizations bring constitutional freedoms to life through fun, interactive exhibits and performances throughout the Center. Free, open to public.

Opening reception, artist talk for Abraham Ferraro’s solo exhibit “Directions”

Jamestown Community College, Sheldon Center, Weeks Gallery, 525 Falconer St., Doors open 5:30 p.m.; artist walkthrough, talk at 6 p.m. Light refreshments. “Directions” is a growing series of “mail-able sculptures that were begun in 2011.

VANN Faculty Showcase reception

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 to 9 p.m. Faculty members from Fredonia Department of Visual Arts and New Media will display a variety of media. Exhibition runs Jan. 27 through Feb. 15.

“Nuremberg” movie screening and author talk-back

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Screening of film “Nuremberg” starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malik, Michael Shannon, Colin Hanks, John Slattery dramatizes the true story of U.S. Army psychiatrist Dr. Douglas Kelley, who examined Nazi war criminals awaiting trial in 1945. Followed by a conversation with Jack El-Hai, author of the book that inspired the movie. Tickets $20.

Guest Artist Recital: Steven Doane, cello

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