WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

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

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.

Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals and Jamestown Young Professionals panel

discussion

Athenaeum Hotel, Chautauqua Institution. Registration and networking at 2 p.m., presentation begins at 2:30 p.m. with panelists Emily Morris, Brian Rovegno, Erica Rose and Vanessa Weinert. A networking happy hour follows the discussion. Complimentary first drink, light appetizers. Free event open to professionals of all ages. Register by April 24 at chqmarketingpaneldiscussion.eventbrite.com

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.

Movies at the Reg – “Funny Pages”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. A high school drop-out and aspiring cartoonist finds an unwilling teacher and unwitting friend in a former low-level comic artist.. Tickets $7 and $1 theater restoration fee

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Write Focus Writers’ group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m.

DownBeat Award-Winning New Jazz Orchestra and Vocal Jazz Combo

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

THURSDAY, MAY 4

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.

Triple P Positive Parenting Program (Teens)

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Topic: Building Teenagers Survival Skills. Walk-ins welcome. Zoom options available. To register, email tracy@preventionworks.us

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.

Student Research and Creativity Exposition OSCAR Expo

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, noon to 4 p.m.

Gelli Plate Print Making at Patterson Library

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 to 3 p.m. Instructor: Melissa Meyers. Free class, supplies provided.

Darwin R. Barker 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. No registration required. Caregivers must remain in building.

Designer Bag Bingo to benefit Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, 5 p.m. $30 for a single ticket. Can purchase additional cards and wallet cards for $1 each. Attendees can bring own food and beverages. To pre-purchase, see CHPC.care/bags

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 p.m. Discussion of engaging novels. Call 716 366-2511 to reserve a copy of the book of the month.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Paint a flowerpot

43 Main St., Silver Creek 6 p.m. Pre-registration required, call 716 934-3468. For all ages and skill levels. All materials provided. Dress for mess.

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.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Spring Fling

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. $15 cash or check. The 13-member cast is directed by Libby Cardy-Sciarrino and Rick Mathews.

JCC Rock Ensembles Spring Jam

Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., Scharmann Theatre, 7 p.m. Open to the public, directed by Bill Eckstrom.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents “Lear” by Young Jean Lee

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, 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/.

Saxophone Ensemble and Quartets

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

FRIDAY, MAY 5

Triple P Positive Parenting Program (ages 0 to 12)

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. Topic: Managing fighting and aggression. Walk-ins welcome. Zoom options available. To register, email tracy@preventionworks.us

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Wildlife Encounters with TSE Wildlife

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10+. Registration not required.

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

Juneteenth Committee Taste of the South dinner

Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m. Take-out only. Southern style African American down home barbecue featuring barbecued ribs, barbecued chicken, shredded pork, macaroni and cheese, green beans with white potatoes, sweet potato casserole, corn on the cob, banana pudding, sweet potato pie. For details and tickets, call Laurie at 716 785-7900. Reservations required.

Westfield-Barcelona Community Chamber of Commerce First Friday street fair event

Downtown Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Vendors and entertainment. For details, contact Staunzie Grady at sgrady@chqchamber.org. Today’s theme is CInco de Mayo.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Spring Fling

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. $15 cash or check. The 13-member cast is directed by Libby Cardy-Sciarrino and Rick Mathews.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents “Lear” by Young Jean Lee

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

Fredonia Jazz Workshop presents: Fredonia Jazz Ensemble

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

SATURDAY, MAY 6

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

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

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To become a vendor, call organizer Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting

Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees invited.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 Mother’s Day Craft Show

201 Aldrich St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jewelry, towels, quilts, rag dolls, wreaths, food and kitchen companies and so much more. Basket raffle, 50/50. Food available for purchase.

Spring Sportsman and Gun Show

Chautauqua Suites Hotel and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibitors and sportsman seminars. $5 admission for adults. Breakfast and lunch specials, accommodations available.

Cassadaga clean-up

Cassadaga village residents can bring junk and neighborhood trash to the village barn at 288 Maple Ave. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exceptions: household garbage, appliances, electronics, hazardous waste.