MONDAY, APRIL 17

Triple P Positive Parenting Programing workshop: Developing Good Bedtime Routines

The Resource Center, Lakeshore Drive W., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Attend one, two, three or four in the series. Free discussion group. Free goody bag for the child of participants. Free goody bag for the child of participants. To register, call Lucy at 716 679-8946.

Living Voices: Within

the Silence

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Live, interactive performance helps the audience understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, imprisoning thousands of innocent Japanese Americans during WWII. Registration required. Call 716 483-6646. Other performances at 1:15 p.m. and 7

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

SUNY Fredonia panel

discussion to examine hot-button topic of bail reform

SUNY Fredonia Williams Center Room S204, 1 to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the American Democracy Project and Criminal Justice Club, both of SUNY Fredonia and the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County. Cookies and lemonade available.

Student Composers Concert

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

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.

Living Voices: Within

the Silence

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Live, interactive performance helps the audience understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, imprisoning thousands of innocent Japanese American during WWII. Registration required. Call 716 483-6646. Other performances at 1 p.m.

Earth Day celebration

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, 1 to 4 p.m. Information tables, featured speakers, clothing swap, crafts, opportunity to receive a house plant. Sponsored by Greystone Nature Preserve. All are welcome.

St. Rose of Lima roast pork dinner

11 Center St., Forestville, 3 to 6 p.m. Dine in or take out. $15 includes roast pork, creamy potatoes, green beans, salad, beverage and dessert.Gift basket raffle and 50-50 available. To benefit the Forestville Food Pantry. Sponsored by the St. Rose Society.

Youngerman Center Stroke/Head Injury Support Group meeting SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provide educational information and an opportunity to socialize and share experiences. Light refreshments provided. For details, call Julie Williams, coordinator, 716 673-4618.

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.

GriefShare Grief support group

Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Call 716 679-0987 to register and for details.

Gowanda Loyal Order

of Moose 1382 meat raffle

201 Aldrich St., 6 p.m. Warm weather meat raffle (hot dogs, sausage, chicken, steaks, burgers, etc. Basket raffle, 50/50, money raffle.

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.

Jazz Orchestra

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

Public Astronomy Night

SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 8 p.m. Limited space. Pre-registration required. See https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/physics/fredonia-public-astronomy-nights

WEDNESDAY,

APRIL 19

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

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Bird Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. Meet by the main entrance. Field glasses and binoculars helpful, but not required. Tour leader: Craig D. Thompson. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, registration encouraged. Call 716 665-2473

City of Dunkirk

community cleanup event

Volunteer registration at noon under the Revitalize Dunkirk pop-up tent at the city pier. Trash bags, gloves provided. Pick up trash in the parks and public areas or help tend to selected landscaped areas throughout the city. For details, see revitalizedunkirk@gmail.com.

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 p.m. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226

Knights of Columbus Council 929 spaghetti dinner

Corner of Third and Lynx streets, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. All you can eat spaghetti, Donation $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Homemade desserts extra. .

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

L.E.A.F.

workshop: Sewing 101

JCC Carnahan Building, 241 James Ave., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. $5 per person. Adults can learn how to read a simple pattern, cut out fabric. Pin, sew straight lines, gather fabric, add trim and more. Make a handmade apron. Presented by Nancy Johnson, 4-H leader/teacher.. To register or for details about needed supplies to bring, email cks83@cornell.edu

Fredonia Keyboard Association

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 6 p.m

New Horizons Band

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Ripley School Board

meeting

Ripley Central School, room 204, 6:30 p.m. Public welcome.

Chautauqua County Genealogical meeting

Cassadaga American Legion, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m. Presentation by Mark Woolley, owner of Riles & Woolley Funeral Home at 7 p.m. Topic: Histories of the Prospect Street Cemetery and Pioneer Cemetery on Bennett State Road, Forestville. Also will include local family histories associated. Public welcome. For details, call Ruth Nichols at 716 965-4321.

Imagine Forestville meeting

Forestville Meeting House, 37 Center St., 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Bob Bradigan shares his memories of Forestville. Community members invited. For details, call Aimee Rogers at 716 965-4321.

Movies at the Reg – “Mamma Mia” 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 15th anniversary of the musical based on the music of ABBA starring Meryl Streep. Tickets $5 and $1 theater restoration fee.

Trombone Choir

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool Storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Reading, singing, rhymes and crafts for ages 2 to 5. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School Age Storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts games and other activities for ages 6 to 12.. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Learn to Knit

43 Main St., Silver Creek 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration requested, call 716 934-3468. Ages 11 and up. All skill levels welcome.Need not attend all sessions. Bring 10/10.5 needles (bamboo for beginners and a light-colored worsted weight yarn #4.

East Dunkirk Ladies Auxiliary chicken barbecue

E. Dunkirk Fire Hall, 10949 S. Roberts Road, Dunkirk, 4 to 6 p.m. Drive-through or dine-in options. TIckets $12, can be purchased at BIg Rick’s One Stop. For details, call 716 680-2729.

City of Dunkirk press conference to announce summer schedule

Dunkirk City Pier, Lakeshore Drive, 4 p.m. In addition, a band will perform.

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.

Darwin R. Library presents: Master Builders

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Build with LEGOs, Magformers, Lincoln Logs, Snap Circuits, Marble Runs, Construx, Cubelets and more. Weekly challenges and prizes. All children welcome. Caretakers must remain in the building. No registration required

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.

Ekstasis 2.0 Young Artist Recital

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 5:30 p.m. Students from the State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music perform selections from both the solo and chamber repertoire. Free event.

LUNAFEST Film Festival

Jamestown Community College, Scharmann College,525 Falconer St,, Jamestown, 6 p.m. Complimentary wine, refreshments, exhibit in the the Weeks Art Gallery at 6 p.m. The short films about women begin at 6:45. $20, cash or checks only, JCC students free with valid ID. Co-sponsored by the Zonta Club of Jamestown. To purchase tickets online, see lunafest.org

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Community Drum Circle

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Presenter: Nicole Zenns, Cassadaga Valley Central School instrumental instructor. No drumming experience needed. Drums and instruction provided. Registration recommended. Call 716 962-5885.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6: 30 p.m. Ages 5 to 12. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Limit 10 children. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468..

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:45 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

WRFA presents:Arts on Fire LIVE: Derek Davis Reg Lenna Media Arts Studio, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Cash bar and preshow gathering in pre-function room at 6 p.m. Performance in studio at 7 p.m. Tickets $12 and $1 convenience fee.

Northern Chautauqua Amateur Radio Club meeting

SUNY Fredonia Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Open to all interested in radio communication and assistance is provided in achieving an amateur radio license issued by the FCC. For details, contact ncarc@netsync.net

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 Symphonic Winds

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. Ages 10 and up. All skill levels welcome.

Reed Recital

SUNY Fredonia, Reed Library, The Garden at Reed, noon.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons are welcome to join for role-playing adventures. For details, contact the library director.

CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services “Dining in the Dark” fund-raiser

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron. Cash bar, social time and opportunity to bid on auction items at 5:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., each guest will be blindfolded and led by a sighted guide to their table to enjoy a three course meal. Assistance will be provided at the meal and throughout the evening. Reservations: $65 per person by April 11. Call 716 664-6660. Proceeds benefit the youth vision screening program.

Dunkirk charity basketball game

Dunkirk High School main gym, 6 p.m. Presented by the National Honor Society. Prior to the game, a Weidner’s chicken/pulled pork barbecue dinner is available for $14, with admission to the game included. Stand-alone tickets to the game at the door for $5. Also a bake sale, basket raffle, DJ with music.

Reception for Spring Senior Show

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 p.m.

BANFF Mountain FIlm Festival

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 to 10 p.m. Prices range from $19 to $79 including fees with VIP and two night options.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “The Great American Trailer Park musical”

39 W. Main St., 7:30 p.m. See www.gowandahollywoodtheater.com for ticket information, For adult audience only.

Fredonia Free Improvisation

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

East Dunkirk Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary indoor yard sale/vendor sale

East Town of Dunkirk Fire Hall, 10949 S. Roberts Road, Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 50-50, food, refreshments also available.

Earth Day volunteering at Audubon

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Registration 9 to 9:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to noon, work projects. Lunch at noon. Dress for weather, bring work gloves. Pre-registration appreciated. Call 716 569-2345.

Sunset Bay Fire Company RecruitNY Weekend open house

12798 Alleghany Road, Sunset Bay, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tours of the station and apparatus, visitors can try on gear, demonstration of firefighting activities. All in the Silver Creek/Irving area welcome to attend, including families with children. For details, call 716 934-4880.

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.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Alstar Ambulance, 738 Monroe St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and anonymous. Liquids and needles will not be accepted. For details, call 716 366-4623.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Village of Falconer Highway Building, 1 Coleson Drive,, 10 a.m. to noon. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at on.ny.gov/3ZvA1SH. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 753-4481.

Audubon Community Nature Center Natural Investigators: Invasive Species

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 8 to 12 with an adult. Indoors and outdoors. Call 716 569-2345 for reservations.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preserving your harvest

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extensions Master Food Preservers Tamara Bacho and Shannon Rinnow. Learn to can, dehydrate and freeze. Hands-on demonstrations, resources and recipes. Reservations required. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Barker Library Book Club

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Discussion of “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by T. J. Klune.

Child Advocacy Program Diamond Dinner and action

Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Cocktails 5 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Tickets $75 each, 2 for $125. Additional chances for the diamond ring are available.

BANFF Mountain Film Festival

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 to 10 p.m. Prices range from $19 to $79 including fees with VIP and two night options

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “The Great American Trailer Park musical”

39 W. Main St., 7:30 p.m. See www.gowandahollywoodtheater.com for ticket information, For adult audience only.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

Chautauqua Striders 2023 Runner of the Year Series to benefit the 1891 Fredonia Opera House

Starts on Day Street between Lambert and Day Street, 9 a.m. Pre-register at runsignup.com

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

J. Carter Knapp Post, 6 Cedar St., Forestville, 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Aimee Rogers, president of Imagine Forestville.

Chicken barbecue benefit for Mia Curtin and her family

Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, noon to 5 p.m. Mia, a student, will be undergoing brain surgery at the Cleveland Clinic this spring. Tickets at the Club or Matt’s News.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 spring towel raffle

201 Aldrich St., doors open at noon.

MONDAY, APRIL 24

Triple P Positive Parenting Programing workshop: Hassle-Free Shopping with Kids

The Resource Center, Lakeshore Drive W., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Attend one, two, three or four in the series. Free discussion group. Free goody bag for the child of participants. To register, call Lucy at 716 679-8946.

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, APRIL 25

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.

Portland, Pomfret, Dunkirk Sewer District meeting

Dunkirk Town Hall, 4737 Willow Road, Dunkirk, 3 p.m. Open to the public.

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.

Jamestown Coin Club meeting

Herman Kent Post 777, (Celoron Legion), 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, Doors open at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 7. Door prizes, raffles, coin auction. Guests welcome at no charge. Annual membership $10. For details, call 716 720-1591.

GriefShare Grief support group

Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Call 716 679-0987 to register and for details.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 meat raffle

201 Aldrich St., 6 p.m. Warm weather meat raffle (hot dogs, sausage, chicken, steaks, burgers, etc. Basket raffle, 50/50, money raffle.

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.

Erie Philharmonic presents: Appalachian Spring

PennWest, 205 Meadville St., Edinboro, 7:30 p.m. Free concert. For details, see eriephil.org

Fredonia Wind Orchestra

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

Public Astronomy Night

SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 8 p.m. Limited space. Pre-registration required. See https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/physics/fredonia-public-astronomy-nights

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

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.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Bird Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. Meet by the main entrance. Field glasses and binoculars helpful, but not required. Tour leader: Craig D. Thompson. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, registration encouraged. Call 716 665-2473.

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 p.m. 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

African Drumming Ensemble

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

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

THEATREWORKS USA presents: The Lightning Thief

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Student Percy Jackson is the prime suspect in the theft of Zeus’ master lightning bolt and must solve the riddle of the Oracle. Reserve seats by calling 716 484-7070. Student tickets $5.

Veterans 4 Christ coffee and conversation

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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool Storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Reading, singing, rhymes and crafts for ages 2 to 5. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School Age Storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts games and other activities for ages 6 to 12.. Pre-registration requested, limit of 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Learn to Knit

43 Main St., Silver Creek 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration requested, call 716 934-3468. Ages 11 and up. All skill levels welcome.Need not attend all sessions. Bring 10/10.5 needles (bamboo for beginners and a light-colored worsted weight yarn #4.

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.

Darwin R. Library presents: Master Builders

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Build with LEGOs, Magformers, Lincoln Logs, Snap Circuits, Marble Runs, Construx, Cubelets and more. Weekly challenges and prizes. All children welcome. Caretakers must remain in the building. No registration required

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Gardening Q & A with Kristen Pochopin

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Learn from the president of the Silver Creek Hanover Garden CLub. Register at 716 934-3468.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:45 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents “Romeo and Juliet”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Ted Sharon, director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

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/

College Choir and Chamber Choir

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast

Chautauqua Suites, Meeting and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Check-in at 8 a.m. with a buffet breakfast prepared, program begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. $22 Chamber members or $26 for non-members. Advanced registration required. See www.chautauquachamber.org. Guests: State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, moderator: John D’Agostino.

Leon Firemen’s Auxiliary annual rummage and bake sale

Leon Fire Hall, Leon-New Albion Road, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: “Justice for Ukraine and the 1934 Trial: Rise of Hitlerism”

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, and via Zoom, noon to 2 p.m. Presenter: David Crane, doemwe Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Guest speakers: Senator George Borello, Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, Judge John Ward and WJTN Announcer, Dennis Webster. For details, call 716 483-6646.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. Ages 10 and up. All skill levels welcome.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons are welcome to join for role-playing adventures. For details, contact the library director.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: “Exploring Your Google Account”

7 Day St., Fredoia, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Overview will include Google Mail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Calendar and more. To register call 716 672-8051. Free of charge.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5: featuring SON 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complementary drink from the RPTI bar, charcuterie, 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.

Ukulele Jam

SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 6 to 8 p.m.

Folk in Fredonia presents: Monroe Crossing

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m.Classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals. Adults: $20, Opera House members: $18, students: $10.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents “Romeo and Juliet”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Ted Sharon, director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

String Chamber Ensembles

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, 7 to 11 a.m.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Brocton Fire Department, 80 Lake Ave., 9 a.m. to noon. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at on.ny.gov/3KjT7Hj. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 753-4481.

Leon Firemen’s Auxiliary annual rummage and bake sale

Leon Fire Hall, Leon-New Albion Road, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bag sale at noon.

Fredonia Literary Festival

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center. Local author Rebecca Cuthbert will participate in a vendor table and reading at 10 a.m.

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.

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 presents: Wagner’s “Champion”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 12 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. The opera is sung in English with English subtitles.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: a concert tribute to Willie Nelson to celebrate his 90th birthday

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. See www.gowandahollywoodtheater.com for ticket information, For adult audience only.

Ace Frehley

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Opening act: Jamestown’s Hot at Bats. Prices:$29.50 to $35 including fees.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

Concerto Competition

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1 p.m.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents “Romeo and Juliet”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Ted Sharon, director. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at door; student/child $5 advance, $10 door.

Basket raffle benefit for Nick Morrison and family

Dom Polski, 179 Lakeshore Drive E., Dunkirk. During the Hooman Band, 3 to 7 p.m. Nick is receiving treatment for adenoid cystic carcinoma.

MONDAY, MAY 1

Marijuana legalization forums

Harbor Hotel, Dunham Ave., Celoron from 9 to 11 a.m. or SUNY Fredonia Williams Center from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Free events, open to the public. Reservations appreciated at QUATTRONE@sheriff.us or call 716 753-4900. Speaker: Kevin Sabet, Ph.D