WEDNESDAY,

APRIL 19

Cassadaga Valley Central School Board special meeting

Via Zoom, 7 a.m. BOCES administrative budget and BOCES Board Member election. Public welcome. zoom.us/j/4674970239

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. Free event.

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

New York State Department of Transportation Breakfast Club meeting

Native Pride Restaurant, 11359 Southwestern Boulevard, Irving

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Voyagers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For grades 4 through 8.

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. $15. For adult audience only.

Fredonia Free Improvisation

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