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MONDAY, FEB. 6

Triple P Positive Parenting Program: free discussion group

The Resource Center, 186 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to noon. Topic: Hassle-free shopping. To register for a workshop, call Lucy at 716 679-8946. Walk-ins welcome. Attendance incentive.

Darwin R. Library

presents: Preschool

storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

TUESDAY, FEB. 7

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

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.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Explore and More

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For Pre-k through grade 3. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

Dine Out for Audubon

Shawbuck’s Press Room, 212 W. Second St., Jamestown, 4 to 8 p.m. Shawbucks will donate a portion of the proceeds from that night to ACNC. Also a basket raffle. No reservations required.

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.

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7.

Children in the Stream/4H Youth Fly Fishing program class

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 and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment is needed.

Cinema Series – “The Banshees of Inisherin “

1891 Fredonia House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. An end of friendship break-up movie with shocking consequences, set in a remote island off the west coast of Ireland. Stars Colin Ferrell and Brendan Gleeson. Admission $7 adults, $6.50 members. $5 students.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

TOPS NY No. 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: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. Ages birth through pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Take-away craft or activity for extended learning. Registration required.

TOPS NY #1094 meeting

Friendship Church 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 3 p.m., meeting at 3:30. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226.

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.

Student Composers

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

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main 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.

Veterans 4 Christ coffee and conversation

9 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Veterans and guests are welcome.

Ahira Hall Library presents: F.A.B. – Fiber Arts in Brocton

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Bring own project or work on one to donate. Learn a new skill. Socialize and share support. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Meditations in Paint

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Free program, uses watercolor paints, all materials included, no experience needed. To register, call 716 672-8051.

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.

Fire & Ice Celebration

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $30, purchase at brownpapertickets.com. No one under 21 admitted. Ice sculptures, martini luges, bars, music, appetizers, cocktails, chili, chowder. Fireworks end the evening. A portion of the proceeds will be directed to the Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Beekeepers Association meeting

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Roundtable discussions of critical seasonal apiary management duties. Nomination of officers. Open to the public, free of charge. For details, email cba1870@gmail.com

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, FEB. 10

Ahira Hall Library presents: Voyagers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For grades 4 through 8. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

Fire & Ice Celebration

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $30, purchase at brownpapertickets.com. No one under 21 admitted. Ice sculptures, martini luges, bars, music, appetizers, cocktails, chili, chowder. Fireworks end the evening. A portion of the proceeds will be directed to the Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County.

Lakeshore Center for the Arts presents: “Love Letters”

Jacqueline Phillips Theater, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Directed by Rick Mascaro, stars Joan Caruso and Doc Hamel. Written by Buffalo’s A..R. Gurney. Tickets $20 at the website lakeshorecenterforthearts.com

Ball Little Theatre presents: ” The Play That Goes Wrong”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. A 1920s whodunit with hilarious consequences. Tickets $17 to $25 including fees. To purchase, see https://bit.ly/PTGWtix

SATURDAY, FEB. 11

Gowanda High School Spanish Club scrapbooking crop event

Gowanda High School, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registration required. Cost is $40 ($30 for event, $10 toward food). Print and fill out a registration form at https:/bit.ly/3E7aqIT and return to Heather Rydzik, Gowanda High School, 10674 Prospect St., Gowanda, N.Y. 14070. Make checks payable to Gowanda Spanish Club. Door prizes, share large tables with friends, participate in make and takes. Cricut available. Snacks, drinks, lunch and dinner provided.

Village of Silver Creek CPR and AED program

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, 9 a.m. to noon. Maximum of 10 registrants. Free event. Contact the Village Clerk office by Feb. 8 at 4 p.m.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: “Tracks and Traces,” program for children 3 to 8 with an adult

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members and children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required by previous Thursday. See auduboncnc.org. Limited enrollment.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from November through mid-May at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. It features a variety of food vendors, artisan crafts and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits and is handicapped accessible.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Hedgehog storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Sun-Dance-Kids Farms will bring their animal companions. Also enjoy hedgehog stories and learn about the animals.All are welcome. Free program, registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Chautauqua County of the Sons of the American Revolution meeting

Sister’s Restaurant, Falconer-Kimball Stand Road, 11:30 a.m. All persons interested in American history are welcome to attend, as well as spouses. Order from the menu. For details, call Steve Boothe at 716 574-7995.

Lakeshore Humane Society Saturday “Souper Bowl Saturday” pet adoption day

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open a special “Souper Bowl” adoption day from noon to 3 p.m. A variety of homemade soups will be available for purchase. For $20, guests can have their soup and take home a beautiful soup bowl with the LHS logo hand-crafted by local artisan Lisa Eppolito. There will also be bread, beverage and dessert. Lunch without the artisanal bowl is available for $15.

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.

National Theatre Live presents: “The Seagull”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Chekhov’s tale exploring love and loneliness. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 students.

Lakeshore Center for the Arts presents: “Love Letters”

Jacqueline Phillips Theater, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. Directed by Rick Mascaro, stars Joan Caruso and Doc Hamel. Written by Buffalo’s A..R. Gurney. Tickets $20 at the website lakeshorecenterforthearts.com

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance from 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is homemade soup, salad, bread and cookies. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up.

Fredonia School of Music annual Choral Festival

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.$8 general admission.

Fire & Ice Celebration

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $30, purchase at brownpapertickets.com. No one under 21 admitted. Ice sculptures, martini luges, bars, music, appetizers, cocktails, chili, chowder. Fireworks end the evening. A portion of the proceeds will be directed to the Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County.

Cinema Series – “A Man Called Otto”

1891 Fredonia House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Stars Tom Hanks in the story of a grumpy widower and the new young family who moves in next door. Rated PG for mature thematic material involving suicide attempts. Admission $7 adults, $6.50 members. $5 students.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: ” The Play That Goes Wrong”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. A 1920s whodunit with hilarious consequences. Tickets $17 to $25 including fees. To purchase, see https://bit.ly/PTGWtix

SUNDAY, FEB. 12

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: ” The Play That Goes Wrong”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. A 1920s whodunit with hilarious consequences. Tickets $17 to $25 including fees. To purchase, see https://bit.ly/PTGWtix

Lakeshore Center for the Arts presents: “Love Letters”

Jacqueline Phillips Theater, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. Directed by Rick Mascaro, stars Joan Caruso and Doc Hamel. Written by Buffalo’s A..R. Gurney. Tickets $20 at the

website lakeshorecenterforthearts.com

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Super Football party

1 Mullet St., Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Members only.

Ethos presents: Gaudete Brass

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

MONDAY, FEB. 13

Triple P Positive Parenting Program free discussion group

The Resource Center, 186 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to noon. Topic: Fighting and aggression. To register for a workshop, call Lucy at 716 679-8946. Walk-ins welcome. Attendance incentive.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See RedCrossBlood.org for details, requirements and to make an appointment.

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

TUESDAY, FEB. 14

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Explore and More

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For Pre-k through grade 3. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

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.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose #1382 Valentine surf and turf dinner.

201 Aldrich St., 5 to 7 p.m.,

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7.

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 meeting

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

Children in the Stream/4H Youth Fly Fishing program class

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 and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment is needed.

Cinema Series – “A Man Called Otto”

1891 Fredonia House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Stars Tom Hanks in the story of a grumpy widower and the new young family who moves in next door. Rated PG for mature thematic material involving suicide attempts. Admission $7 adults, $6.50 members. $5 students.

Lakeshore Center for the Arts presents: “Love Letters”

Jacqueline Phillips Theater, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Directed by Rick Mascaro, stars Joan Caruso and Doc Hamel. Written by Buffalo’s A..R. Gurney. Tickets $20 at the website lakeshorecenterforthearts.com

Faculty Showcase

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

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

TOPS NY No. 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.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Living Voices: “The Right to Dream”

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown. Discover the struggle and sacrifice for Black civil rights through the efforts of a young African American activist coming of age in the 1960s. Performances at 10 a.m., and 1:15 p.m. Registration required. Call 716 483-6646.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. Ages birth through pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Take-away craft or activity for extended learning. Registration required.

TOPS NY #1094 meeting

Friendship Church 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 3 p.m., meeting at 3:30. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226.

Village of Silver Creek CPR and AED program

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, 6 to 9 p.m. Maximum of 10 registrants. Free event. Contact the Village Clerk office by Feb. 8 at 4 p.m.

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 Library presents: Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

THURSDAY, FEB. 16

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main 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.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Living Voices: “The RIght to Dream”

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown. Discover the struggle and sacrifice for Black civil rights through the efforts of a young African American activist coming of age in the 1960s. Performances at 10 a.m., and 1 p.m. Registration required. Call 716 483-6646.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Meditations in Paint

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Free program, uses watercolor paints, all materials included, no experience needed. To register, call 716 672-8051.

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.

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, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

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, FEB. 17

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45. to 5 p.m. For teens and YA patrons. Role-playing adventures. Contact the Library Director at 716 366-2511 for details.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Voyagers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For grades 4 through 8. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

Mayville Winter Festival – President’s Day Weekend

Opening session at 6:30 p.m., Food trucks, sledding, warming fires, fireworks

SATURDAY, FEB. 18

Mayville Winter Festival – President’s Day Weekend

Food trucks, contests, children’s area, pet parade, sledding, wood carving demonstration,

snowmobile rides, carriage rides, polar plunge, cold water rescue, warming fires, vendor shopping, flare parade

Veterans 4 Christ brunch

41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans and guest.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from November through mid-May at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. It features a variety of food vendors, artisan crafts and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits and is handicapped accessible.

Fredonia Food Pantry The Fredonia Food Pantry, Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., will be open from 10 a.m, to noon. The pantry serves the needs of Fredonia area code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

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.

St. John’s United Church of Christ turkey dinner

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m., $13. Includes dessert. Pre-ordering no later than 10 days prior to the dinner strongly recommended. Call 716 366-0710.

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Wild 80’s Gala fundraiser

Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Music, basket raffle, prizes, line dancing lesson, air band contest. Tickets: $30 per person includes dinner and one cocktail. Option of 2 tickets for $50. See chpc.care/gala/

Cinema Series – “The Whale”

1891 Fredonia House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Brendan Frazier stars as a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter. Admission $7 adults, $6.50 members. $5 students.

SUNDAY, FEB. 19

Mayville Winter Festival – President’s Day Weekend

Food trucks, contests, children’s area, sledding, carriage rides, warming fires, vendor shopping,

Western New York Chamber Orchestra presents: Classics: 3 Beethoven and Young Artists

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 4 p.m. General seating, general public $20, student/child free in advance. Glen Cortese, Conductor.

Guest Artist Recital: Factory Seconds Brass Trio

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

MONDAY, FEB. 20

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Kids Take Over the Library

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 3 p.m. For fifth grade and up, no parents allowed. Use the VR system, play X-Box games, watch a movie, dance at the silent disco, eat pizza, play board games, do puzzles, crafts, use the computer and WIFI, win prizes. No registration required.

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