TUESDAY, SEPT. 26

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardcover $1, paperback $.50, children’s $.25 each or 5/$1, DVD $1, audiobook $1, miscellaneous items as marked. Quality donations appreciated.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers Storytime

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. For kids ages 0 to 7 and a grownup. Join Miss Linda, Library staff and guest readers for stories and activities followed by free play. This week’s focus is apples.

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

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

SOAR meeting and luncheon

USW Local 2693 Union Hall, 97 E. Fourth St., Dunkirk, noon. Guest speaker: Don Williams, President of the Dunkirk AFL-CIO. All SOAR members and retirees invited. For details, call Jim Bickhart at 716 366-1485.

Darwin R. Library book sale

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 6 p.m. Prices are $1 for hardcovers, $.50 for paperbacks. All proceeds benefit the Darwin R. Barker Library and Museum Association.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Maker Camp

37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school until 4:45 p.m. Activities may include LEGO, STEAM, computer games, Makey/Makey/Circuits and a variety of other activities.

Darwin R. Library presents: All-ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration 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.

Literacy Volunteers Next Chapter Bookstore presents book-signing with Jack Cashill

12 Park Place, Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. A discussion will also take place with the author regarding his book “Untenable: The True Story of White Ethnic Flight from America’s Cities.”

Collins Library presents: LEGO Club

2341 Main St., 5:30 p.m. For kids 4 and up. Call 716 532-5129 to register.

Westfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary annual meeting

189 E. Main St. hospital Bistro, 6 p.m. Light refreshments. Featured speakers: Kelley Potter and Jameson Jaffrey of Hope Chautauqua Coalition. Business meeting follows. All current members and anyone interested in joining are encouraged to attend. RSVP to Roberta Patterson at 716 792-9657 by Sept. 22.

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.

Shorewood Women’s Association Shorewood Book Club

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Author Deborah Madar of Bemus Point will offer a 45-minute presentation of her new book, “A Deeper Dive,” followed by questions and answers. Event is free, open to the public. Cash bar and snacks available. Reservations appreciated. Call 716 366-1880.

Sons of the American Legion Squadron 59 meeting

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m.

Film screening: “Suicide: The Ripple Effect”

SUNY Fredonia Williams Center multi-purpose room, 7 p.m. The film delves into Kevin Hines’ journey through mental health challenges, a suicide attempt and his path to recovery. Also shown at 6 p.m. in the Scharmann Theatre at JCC, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown.

Cinema Series: “Oppenheimer”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Director Christopher Nolan’s film stars Cillan Murphy as the physicist who leads the development of the atomic bomb in WWII. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27

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.

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market

Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Variety of vendors. The market accepts EBT/SNAP, WIC, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, WICFV checks.

Darwin R. Library book sale

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prices are $1 for hardcovers, $.50 for paperbacks. All proceeds benefit the Darwin R. Barker Library and Museum Association.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play with Library Assistant Jessica Huling

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For ages birth to 4 and their caregivers. Engaging stories, songs, social play and crafts. Older siblings also welcome. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885. Today’s focus: “Apple Time” (apple painting).

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 8 p.m. Hardcover $1, paperback $.50, children’s $.25 each or 5/$1, DVD $1, audiobook $1, miscellaneous items as marked. Quality donations appreciated.

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

Step Up for Autism and Sprout Film Festival

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 5 p.m. Walk from the Reg to The Resource Center’s pop-up store at 221 Cherry St. The lobby of the Reg will open at 6 for a pre-show beverage, basket raffle and silent sweets auction. The program of ten films begins at 7, followed by a live sweets auction and announcements of the basket winners.

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. Note that during the month of September, the adoption fee for adult cats (over one year of age) is reduced to $40. For senior cats (over eight years old), the adoption fee is always $30. 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 Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem – Autumn craft

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (or Sept. 28 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.) Call 716 792-9418 to register.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Hunter Safety Course, part 1

1 Mullet St., Dunkirk, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Must also attend Sept. 29 to qualify to take the safety certification test to purchase a first-time hunting license in New York. Call 716 366-8836 for details.

League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County presents: Meet the Candidates Forum for Dunkirk

Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Ave., 7 p.m. Mayoral candidates David Damico and Kate Wdowiasz will be featured, followed by Common Council candidates at 8 p.m. The forum will be broadcast live on Dunkirk Access Channel 1301 and Dunkirk Access YouTube channel. Questions will be accepted from the floor or via calling 716 679-5227. Questions may be submitted in advance by calling the above number.

Fredonia Jazz Showcase

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

THURSDAY, SEPT. 28

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’ 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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardcover $1, paperback $.50, children’s $.25 each or 5/$1, DVD $1, audiobook $1, miscellaneous items as marked. Quality donations appreciated.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School-age storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 5 to 12. Stories, crafts, games and other activities.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes and fun crafts.

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

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

Darwin R. Library book sale

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 6 p.m. Prices are $1 for hardcovers, $.50 for paperbacks. All proceeds benefit the Darwin R. Barker Library and Museum Association.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem – Autumn craft

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (or Sept. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.) Call 716 792-9418 to register.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore and More

37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school until 4:45 p.m. For elementary students.

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.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 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/.

Fredonia Concert Band

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