Coming Up
MONDAY, MAY 8
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.
Sheridan VFW Auxiliary Post 6390 meeting
Post 6390, 2556 W. Route 20, Sheridan, 6:30 p.m.
Chautauqua’s Got Talent Third Night
competition
The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See inspirejamestown@gmail.com for details. $14 presale, $18 day of show.
TUESDAY, MAY 9
Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend
Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Live, interactive performance addressing the experiences of Anne Frank and other young people during the Holocaust. Pre-registration required. Call 716 483-8656.Other shows at 1:15, 7 p.m.
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 Memorial Library presents: Explore and More 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For kids in grades PreK-3.
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.
Dunkirk Memorial
Unit 62
Auxiliary monthly meetingPost 62, 211 Central Ae., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Nomination and election of auxiliary officers.
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: “Air”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church St., 7:30 p.m. Ben Affleck directs a film about the game-changing partnership between a then-unknown Michael Jordan and Nike.$7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
Public Astronomy Night
SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 9 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, MAY 10
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
Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend
Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Live, interactive performance addressing the experiences of Anne Frank and other young people during the Holocaust. Pre-registration required. Call 716 483-8656. Another show at 1 p.m. Limited seating.
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.
Evergreen Lawn Cemetery annual meeting
Hanover Center Fire Hall, Hanover Road. Time TBD.
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
L.E.A.F.
workshop: Composting 101 Green Heron Growers, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman, 6 to 8 p.m. Come with questions and dressed ready to learn out in the field. The Heron Farm Store will be open. To register or for details, email cks83@cornell.edu.
Fenton Lecture Series: Jamestown Trolleys
Fenton History Center, dining room, 17 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Presenter: Bob Johnston. Free event. Also on Facebook and Zoom.
Evergreen Lawn Cemetery meeting
Hanover Center Fire Hall, Hanover Road, Silver Creek, 7 p.m. Everyone who owns a grave or has loved ones in the cemetery is welcome to attend
Lake Shore Coin Club meeting
Dunkirk Elks Club, 428 Central Ave., 7 p.m. Guests welcome.
Movies at the Reg: “Somewhere in Queens”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Ray Romano as a father who risks everything to help his basketball star son have a shot at a better life. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.
THURSDAY, MAY 11
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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: F.A.B. Fiber Arts in Brocton 37W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Bring own project or work on one to be donated.
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: 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.
“Come to the Table” event for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Chautauqua County
Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Doors open at 5 p.m., live table auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission $20. Hors d’oeuvres, raffles, live entertainment, cash bar and more. Guests can bid on themed tablescapes created by local artisans and CASA volunteers. CASA provides support for abused and neglected children in the county.
Fredonia Jazz Society
presents: “Jazz at
Domus Fare”
Choose the 5:30 p.m. or the 8 p.m. show at 41 W. Main St., Fredonia. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Internationally- known Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo and his longtime collaborator Ken Peplowski, clarinet and sax, will perform. Information and tickets are online at www.fredoniajazzsociety.com. This special event has a higher admission price.
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
64 on the Rocks, 64 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar CHamber member businesses can send two people at no cost. $10 for non-member businesspeople or for additional member attendees above the two free. Bring business cards for door prize drawings. Attendees should come prepared to give a quick overview of their business. Pre-registration helpful
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.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family STEAM Night: “The Three Chihuahuas Find a Home”
15 Main St.,6 to 7 p.m. Local author Kathleen Lombardo will read and discuss her picture book about friendship and dreams coming true. Special guest appearance by the chihuahuas following the reading.
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.
Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting
Cassadaga Memorial Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 7 p.m. County Auxiliary Memorial Service to be conducted; nomination of 2023-2024 county officers. All units encouraged to have a representative in attendance.
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, MAY 12
Sinclairville Free Library Write Circle
15 Main St., 9 a.m. Hybrid program for writers. Call 716 962-5885 for the online link or for in-person meeting registration.
Sinclairville Samplers
Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, fun with friends creating together.
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.
Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk
311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Limited to 15 people. Led by curator Maria Ferguson. Adults $12; Seniors, military, students $10, children under 6 $6. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Voyagers 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For grades 4 through 8
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Learning LIBBY for electronic books
7 Day St., Fredonia, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. Bring own laptop or borrow one. Free of charge.
SATURDAY, MAY 13
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.
Child Advocacy Program (CAP) Step Up for Kids 5K
Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue. Cyclists check-in 8:30 a.m. Race starts at 9:00 a.m. Walkers/runners check-in 9 a.m. Race starts at 10 a.m. $30 Registration fee includes: Timing chip, bib, and long sleeve event shirt. Trackqua will time the event electronically with disposable chips. Participants who register by May 1 will receive a shirt. Registration closes May 10. There will be NO registration at the event.
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
Westfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary “Shred it event”
Westfield Hospital parking lot, 189 E. Main St., 9 a.m. to noon. $10 per container.
Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Wildflowers and Pollinators
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Reservations by April 6. Call 716 569-2345.
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.
The Pet Pantry’s Mother’s Day weekend craft show
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $1 adult admission. Door prizes. Free parking.
Chautauqua Master Gardeners annual plant sale
JCC Science Building, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs. Gently used gardening books, equipment and garden art. Master Gardeners from the Helpline will be available to answer gardening questions and do soil testing.
WNY Regional Maker Faire
Lake Shore High School,959 Beach Road, Angola, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 40 makers will present and discuss their work. Many will instruct attendees on creating their make-and-take projects. Free advanced tickets at wnyregion.makerfaire.com
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family history
15 Main St., 10 a.m. Program for anyone interested in genealogy and writing to preserve family history.
Girl Scouts of WNY Unicorn Party
Darwin R. Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All girls in PreK (going into kindergarten in the fall), kindergarten and first grade are invited to come and bring friends. Free party. To make a reservation, contact heather.chopra@gswny.org. Scholarships for Girl Scouts are available.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Holiday-themed craft day
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. Make a Mother’s Day craft.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Learn about tortoises with Sun-Dance-Kids Farms
7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Hear a story, meet some tortoises and learn about them. Free event, all welcome but registration is required. Call 716 672-8051.
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
Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic
Town of Hanover Highway Dept., 11966 Hanover Road, Silver Creek, 1 to 4 p.m. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at https://on.ny.gov/449MosD. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 753-4481.
Findley Lake Wine Walk
Main Street, 1 to 5 p.m. Sample and purchase local wines, shop at local restaurants and shops, enjoy music by Slim and Red. Complimentary wine glass. Admission $20 presale, $25 at the door. Online tickets at the Secret Cubby. Event for ages 21+.
Leon Historical Society Mother’s Day Tea
Leon Historical Church, corner of Route 62, 2 p.m.
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 pork medallions, au gratin potatoes, vegetable, bread and a cookie. 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.
Patterson After Dark library fund-raiser
Patterson Library, S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $40 each. See pattersonlib.org. Food, drink from local wineries, breweries, restaurants and library supporters. Jazz duo offers music in the atrium. Complimentary on-site child care for school-age children of ticket holders.
Concert: Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. The group performs a variety of numbers from pop to classical, all of which encourage using your voice to advocate for yourself, for others, and for living authentically. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 Opera House members, $10 students.
SUNDAY, MAY 14
The Pet Pantry’s Mother’s Day weekend craft show
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 adult admission. Door prizes. Free parking.
Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk
Bentley Nature Preserve, Bentley Avenue, Jamestown, 2 p.m. Leader: local naturalist Jack Gulvin. Dress for the weather. RSVP required. Call 716 664-2166. Sponsored by Chautauqua County Watershed Conservancy.
MONDAY, MAY 15
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.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: author visit with Jenean Roth
15 Main St.,noon. The author presents her new release, “Cassie.” Copies available for purchase and signing.
First Job Workshop for Teens
James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free event. Learn to build a resume, job search tips and preparing for interviews. Pre-register at 716 484-7135 ext. 226.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Author Talk with Jenean Roth 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: in-person book club
15 Main St., 7 p.m. This month’s selection: “Love, Lucy.”
Chautauqua’s Got Talent semifinals competition
The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See inspirejamestown@gmail..com for details. $14 presale, $18 day of show.
TUESDAY, MAY 16
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 Memorial Library presents: Explore and More 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For kids in grades PreK-3.
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.
Cooking Fun with Fresh Herbs with Jamestown Public Market
James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., 5 to 7 p.m. Free cooking demos, samples.
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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Community Conversations with HOPE Chautauqua 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m. Topic: Medication safety, intro to Prevention Works.
Lake Shore Center for the Arts free classic movie: “Rebecca” (Hitchcock)
49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. 1940 film stars Joan Fontaine and Lawrence Olivier.
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.
Public Astronomy Night
SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 9 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, MAY 17
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
Movies at the Reg – “Big Fish” 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 20th anniversary of the film starring Billy Crudup, Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney as a son tries to learn about his father’s life.. Tickets $5 and $1 theater restoration fee
Balltown Cemetery Association public meeting
Hanover Center Fire Hall, 11919 Hanover Road, Silver Creek, 7 p.m.
Arkwright Summit Cemetery Association meeting
James Prince residence, 2070 Route 83, Forestville. All interested welcome. For details, call 716 467-0886.
Observatory Lecture: Get Ready for Upcoming Solar Eclipses
Martz-Kohl Observatory, Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Presenter: NASA Eclipse Ambassador Tom Traub. Q &A after talk, tours, viewing opportunities through the big telescopes as weather permits.
THURSDAY, MAY 18
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
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.
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.
Girl Scouts of WNY Unicorn Party
Mayville Public Library, 92 S. Erie St., Mayville, 6 to 6:45 p.m. All girls in PreK (going into kindergarten in the fall), kindergarten and first grade are invited to come and bring friends. Free party. To make a reservation, contact heather.chopra@gswny.org. Scholarships for Girl Scouts are available.
WRFA presents: Arts on Fire LIVE – Fredonia Guitar Quintet
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, cash bar and preshow gathering in pre-function room (elevator to 3) doors at 6 p.m. All performances in media studio (elevator to 3R) door at 6:45, performance at 7 p.m. Be part of the live studio audience. $12 per ticket and $1 convenience fee. Directed by Dr. James Piorkowski.
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.
Chautauqua County History Lecture: The Brotherhood of the New Life
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Presenter: Jeff Adams gives an illustrated lecture exploring a past “religious cult” led by Thomas Lake Harris. Free admission, donations accepted.
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, MAY 19
Sinclairville Free Library Write Circle
15 Main St., 9 a.m. Hybrid program for writers. Call 716 962-5885 for the online link or for in-person meeting registration.
Sinclairville Samplers
Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, fun with friends creating together.
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.
Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk
311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Limited to 15 people. Led by curator Maria Ferguson. Adults $12; Seniors, military, students $10, children under 6 $6. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations.
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.
Stockton cleanup days
Residents can deliver items to the highway department storage building, 4696 W. Railroad Ave., Stockton from 3 to 6 p.m. Not accepting tires, liquid waste, paint, oils, batteries, computers, or appliances with freon.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Voyagers 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For grades 4 through 8.
Commencement Eve Pops: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. Level I: $35. Level II: $30; Level III: $25; Level IV: $20. Some of Fredonia’s very best student vocalists join with the Western New York Chamber Orchestra and the Fredonia Chamber Choir. Songs from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats,” “Evita,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Sunset Boulevard” and more.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Jersey Boys”
18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. $25. Call 716 483-1095.
Free Outdoor Movie Night – Disney’s “Strange World”
Chautauqua Safety Village, 2695 Route 394, Ashville, dusk, around 8:15 p.m. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Snacks available for purchase. No outside food or beverages.
SATURDAY, MAY 20
Kinzua Cup Walleye Tournament – BIg Fish Bradford
$300/team, enters you into the Saturday Big Fish and Kinzua Cup on Sunday. See social media @willowcreeksportsmanclub
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
Town of Westfield Highway Dept., 118 Chestnut St., 8 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/426F0ee. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 753-4481.
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.
Audubon Community Nature Center plant exchange and sale
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donate plants that are disease-free for partial credit toward purchases. Audubon native plants, annuals, perennial plants, trees, shrubs. Also nurseries will be present with plants for sale and other garden vendors. Free admission.
Fredonia Farmers’ Market
The Fredonia Farmers’ Market warm weather location, Church Street, Barker Common, downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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.
Stockton cleanup days
Residents can deliver items to the highway department storage building, 4696 W. Railroad Ave., Stockton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Not accepting tires, liquid waste, paint, oils, batteries, computers, or appliances with freon.
Veterans 4 Christ brunch
41 E.. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans and guest.
Fredonia Food Pantry
Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP 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.
Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetery meeting
Cemetery Hill Road, 10 a.m. All lot owners and the public invited.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration needed, call 716 934-3468. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. For ages 5 to 12.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Sundance Kids Farm
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come meet and learn about tortoises. No registration needed.
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: Mozart’s “Don Giovanni”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. The opera is sung in Italian with English subtitles.
Cassadaga Lakes clean-up
1 p.m., sponsored by Cassadaga Lakes Association.
St. John’s United Church of Christ ham 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.
Cinema Series: “Mafia Mamma”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church St., 7:30 p.m. Toni Collette stars as a mild-mannered suburban mom who inherits a mafia empire from her late grandfather and finds herself in the middle of a mob war. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Jersey Boys”
18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. $25. Call 716 483-1095.
Movies at the Reg: “Air”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. Ben Affleck directs a film about the game-changing partnership between a then-unknown Michael Jordan and Nike. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.
SUNDAY, MAY 21
Kinzua Cup Walleye Tournament – BIg Fish Bradford
$300/team, enters you into the Saturday Big Fish and Kinzua Cup on Sunday. See social media @willowcreeksportsmanclub
Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department chicken barbecue
22 Mill St., noon.
Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 Pick Your Prize Raffle
201 Aldrich St., 1 p.m. Played like towel bingo, 100 prizes. Also basket raffle, 50/50, Find the Joker, quarter raffle. Food available.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Jersey Boys”
18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. $25. Call 716 483-1095.
MONDAY, MAY 22
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.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: online book club
This month’s selection: “The Dictionary of Lost Words.” Call 716 962-5885 for the link.
Chautauqua’s Got Talent Finale Night competition
The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See inspirejamestown@gmail..com for details. $14 presale, $18 day of show.
TUESDAY, MAY 23
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. For ages 0 to 5 and a grownup
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 Memorial Library presents: Explore and More 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For kids in grades PreK-3.
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.
Septic system maintenance workshop
Cornell Lake Erie Research Lab, 6592 W. Main Road, Portland, 6 p.m. Educational program presented by the Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance and the Chautauqua County Health Department, open to the public. Attendees who live in Chautauqua County eligible for a $50 rebate off a septic tank pump-out. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/septic-smart-for-lake-erie-town-of-portland-tickets-619954168607
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.
Cinema Series: “Mafia Mamma”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, Church St., 7:30 p.m. Toni Collette stars as a mild-mannered suburban mom who inherits a mafia empire from her late grandfather and finds herself in the middle of a mob war. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
Public Astronomy Night
SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 9 p.m. Limited space. Pre-registration required. See https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/physics/fredonia-public-astronomy-nights